Israeli attacks...Bush comments...Minister gives birth

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) It's the second week of Israel's offensive against the Islamic militant rulers of Gaza. Earlier today, Israeli warplanes and gunboats blasted more than two dozen Hamas targets, including training centers and weapons depots. Most of the airstrikes targeted empty buildings and abandoned sites, suggesting Israel may be running out of targets.

Washington (AP) President Bush is using his weekly radio message to discuss the need for a truce in the Middle East. But he says it shouldn't be "another one-way cease-fire" that leads to Hamas rocket attacks on Israel. He says the U.S. is leading diplomatic efforts toward peace.

CHICAGO (AP) In a weekly address, President-elect Barack Obama is urging congressional leaders to move quickly when they take up his proposed economic recovery plan. There's been no final price tag announced for the measure, but congressional aides say the cost could be about $775 billion.

CHICAGO (AP) Officials say the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's access to classified federal security information. The governor is facing federal corruption charges. He denies any wrongdoing and has rejected calls to resign.

PARIS (AP) There's word that France's minister of justice has given birth to her first child, a baby girl named Zohra. The 43-year-old unmarried official's pregnancy has stirred intense media speculation about the identity of the child's father.

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