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• Bomb hits truck carrying Thai soldiers; 7 wounded (AP)
• A Year After Fires, Australia Debates What Went Wrong
• IRA splinter group disarms; no apology for carnage (AP
• Iran's leader vows to thwart protests this week (AP)
• Aid groups launch Haiti mass vaccination campaign (AP)
• Nigerian Christians count dead after Jos violence (AP)
• Disney, Google eye stake in China bus media firm (Reut
• Give a home to us not the Olympics, say protesters (Re
• Australian family learn of tragedy on Facebook (AFP)
• Ukraine exit polls: Yanukovich wins presidential election
• European Vacation: Pope Talks Tough in His Own Backyard
• Space shuttle blasts off on last night flight (AP)
• Official: 95 pct. accounted for after Conn. blast (AP)
• Mid-Atlantic digs out of snow; government shut (AP)
• AP IMPACT: Credibility key in 9/11 health trials (AP)
• Doctor finally looks at charge in Jackson death (AP)
• New legal issue: Payment for child porn victims (AP)
• LA-area cleans up from storms, new round coming (AP)
• Convicted Chinese spy to get espionage sentence (AP)
• Mom mourns young family killed in RI blaze (AP)
• NY Gov. Paterson meets with lawmakers over future (AP)
• Dem. lieutenant governor candidate exits Ill. race (AP
• Farm to School program changes kids' views on food (AP
• Swiss Ammann wins 5th World Cup event of season (AP)
• Gas blast at Conn. power plant kills at least 5 (AP)
• Authorities investigate fatal Colorado plane crash (AP
• US colleges court Hispanic families using espanol (AP)
• US wants out of suit over Chinese detainee's death (AP
• Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water (AP)
• An engineering marvel takes shape near Hoover Dam (AP)
• Saints win 1st NFL title by beating Colts 31-17 (AP)
• Brees answers 'Who dat?' with MVP performance (AP)
• Too bad Payton can't be MVP of Super Bowl (AP)
• Manning throws away bid for one final comeback (AP)
• Patrick to make NASCAR debut at Daytona (AP)
• Who Dat Nation: Super Saints become America's Team (AP
• Super Bowl TV spot brings Leno, Letterman together (AP
• Magic explode in third quarter to beat Celtics (Reuter
• Pete Townshend: Nice to be part of spectacle (AP)
• Edman homeward bound after leaving Wigan (AFP)
• Team Sky and Hagen take early cycling lead in Qatar (A
• Sharks acquire D Niclas Wallin from Hurricanes (AP)
• Home cheer as Cilic retains ATP Zagreb title (AFP)
• Verplank, Na play themselves into Match Play (AP)
• Winter missing in Vancouver as Games approach (AP)
• Iraqi PM: Appeals panel can review election law (AP)
• Iraq vote row to be resolved before campaign starts (A
• Bleak outlook for Iraq's lonely hearts (AFP)
• Petraeus slams 'barbaric' Al-Qaeda attacks in Iraq (AF
• Iraq panel reinstates election ban amid Shi'ite ire (R
• Iraq delays parliament debate on vote row: speaker (AF
• Gates says it's not too late for Iran sanctions (AP)
• Finance officials work to stress economic unity (AP)
• Toyota to recall Prius for brake glitch: dealer (Reute
• Blizzard paralyzes mid-Atlantic; two killed (Reuters)
• Iran ratchets up nuclear work (Reuters)
• Tea Party welcomes conservative darling Palin (Reuters
• Iran says arrests people hired by CIA (Reuters)
• NATO should be global security forum: Rasmussen (Reute
• U.S. not in direct talks with Taliban: Holbrooke (Reut
• Mudslides damage, wreck homes in L.A. foothills (Reute
• Ahmadinejad orders higher enrichment of uranium (AFP)
• Ukraine votes in bitter presidential showdown (AFP)
• Toyota to announce action soon for Prius hybrids (AP)
• Afghanistan's NATO head: Military push needs gov't (AP
• S. African president expresses regret over affair (AP)
• Costa Rica votes, could elect 1st woman president (AP)
• Haitian lawyer for jailed US missionaries fired (AP)
• Libya drops case against Swiss businessman: lawyer (AF
• Pakistani military seizes Taliban stronghold in NW (AP
• Canada's Flaherty: Haiti needs a break on its debt (Re
• Australia mourns lives lost in wildfires 1 year on (AP
• Sarah Palin assails Obama at 'tea party' gathering (AP
• Clouds force space shuttle delay, next try Monday (AP)
• Mid-Atlantic plows, digs out of epic blizzard (AP)
• LA foothill suburbs thigh-deep in mud after slides (AP
• La. lt. gov. replaces Nagin as New Orleans mayor (AP)
• Missionary who was held in N. Korea arrives in US (AP)
• Authorities: 2 planes collide in Colorado; 3 die (AP)
• House fire in Warwick, RI, kills 5, including baby (AP
• Federal law barring lies about medals is tested (AP)
• Internet rape case jolts Wyoming city (AP)
• Haitians at US colleges worry: stay in school? (AP)
• Iran's leader orders higher enrichment of uranium (AP)
• Harvick repeats as Budweiser Shootout winner (AP)
• Smith, Rice lead 7 new football Hall of Famers (AP)
• Illini upset No. 5 Michigan State, 78-73 (AP)
• Danica Patrick finishes 6th in stock car debut (AP)
• Bryant out but Lakers beat the Blazers 99-82 (AP)
• James scores 47 in Cavs' win over New York (AP)
• Karina Smirnoff and others party on Super Bowl eve (AP
• Bedard, Mariners reunite with 1-year deal (AP)
• James scores 47 as Cavs extend winning run to 11 (Reut
• Viney scores 22 in 77-61 Loyola Marymount victory (AP)
• England and Wales to clash for Euro place (AFP)
• Italian cyclist Ballerini dies in rally accident (AFP)
• Heatley scores twice as Sharks beat Predators (AP)
• Stosur leads Australia to Fed Cup victory over Spain (
• Herman wins Moonah Classic (AP)
• Couture stops Coleman at UFC 109 (AP)
• Adamek beats Estrada in heavyweight fight (AP)
• Martin, Earnhardt Jr. up front for Daytona 500 (AP)
• Officials eliminate 2 days of halfpipe training (AP)
• Iraq lawmakers meet over 'Saddam' candidates row (AFP)
• Protests held in Iraq ahead of parliament session (AP)
• Iraqi Shiite group says holding two Americans (AFP)
• Iraq Shi'ite leaders vow Baath purge as furor grows (R
• Iraq group says it has kidnapped U.S. contractor (Reut
• Iraqi court pushed to rule on banned candidates (AP)
• US may help Turkey combat Kurdish rebels: Gates (AFP)
• Obama, GOP sparring over job creation proposals (AP)
• Japanese media criticize Toyota chief for response (AP
• Alito objected to Obama's history claim (AP)
• Powerful snowstorm pummels East Coast (Reuters)
• G7 mulls threat from euro debt woes (Reuters)
• U.S., Germany say Iran not ready for nuclear deal (Reu
• North Korea releases U.S. activist (Reuters)
• Illinois Democrats no cure for what ails Obama (Reuter
• Jobless rate hits 5-month low but payrolls fall (Reute
• Apologetic Toyota looking to outside quality input (Re
• Bill Clinton urges solution to Haiti 'kidnap' case (Re
• Pentagon chief doubts Iran nuclear fuel deal (AFP)
• Western officials dismiss Iranian nuclear proposal (AP
• World financial leaders focusing on budget crises (AP)
• Lebanese fear stall in tribunal on Hariri slaying (AP)
• US missionary freed by NKorea starts journey home (AP)
• Iran Nuclear Deal: Is Ahmadinejad Serious on Fuel Swap?
• Report: France allows warship sale to Russia (AP)
• Hamas backtracks on missile apology (AP)
• Bolivia tackles gender equality in government (AP)
• Glitches emerge in closely-watched Nigerian state poll
• US missionary in China after North Korea release (AFP)
• NDP leader sick, won't quit (Reuters)
• Australia's Resourcehouse signs $60 bln deal with China
• Why are U.S., allies telling Taliban about coming offensive
• Transatlantic, meet Pacific: China's bold stance at Munich
• Haiti's Baby Lift: Don't Just Take the Children, Save Them
• People of the Year: Neipamei Ngodia and Kakenya Ntaiya
• Snow piles up, paralyzing nation's capital (AP)
• Palin e-mails suggest husband's role in governing (AP)
• WA among states weighing sale of liquor business (AP)
• Judge wants Edwards sex tape 'under lock and key' (AP)
• Charges to be filed in Michael Jackson's death (AP)
• Employees of sweat lodge leader granted immunity (AP)
• Ill. gov might want to run from his running mate (AP)
• Police: Boy found dead in luxury Manhattan hotel (AP)
• Ex-NY newsman out of jail in wife assault (AP)
• Teen shot at Ala. middle school dies; student held (AP
• Pathologist: Peterson's ex-wife didn't die in fall (AP
• Man arrested after disrobing at Phoenix airport (AP)
• Army curtails plan to cut spending for world bases (AP
• Ex-stripper wins appeal in Alaska murder case (AP)
• Few remain as 1962 Pa. coal town fire still burns (AP)
• Lawyers: Suspects, Dugard 'acted as a family' (AP)
• Jesse James Hollywood gets life in murder case (AP)
• La. student, principal clash over Colts jersey (AP)
• Philanthropist Vilar sentenced in NYC to 9 years (AP)
• QBs Brunell, Painter on Super Bowl standby (AP)
• Billups scores 39 as Nuggets bury Lakers 126-113 (AP)
• Johnson hopes length off the tee comes in handy (AP)
• Goodell hopes union is wrong about lockout chances (AP
• After weeks of furor, public gets to see Tebow ad (AP)
• Goodell: NFL making progress regarding concussions (AP
• A 7-year-old Saints fan is the NFL's 'Super Kid' (AP)
• Lincecum ready for arbitration hearing (AP)
• Billups helps Nuggets beat NBA champion Lakers (AFP)
• Hope fading for struggling Hawkeyes (AP)
• Big guns await their Euro 2012 fate (AFP)
• Cyclist Schleck wants to stick with brother (AFP)
• Blues' backup goalie 0-6 at home (AP)
• Serena Williams out of Paris Indoor Open (AFP)
• Stricker, Johnson tied for lead at rainy Riviera (AP)
• Danica leans on Montoya to prep for Daytona debut (AP)
• Vonn, Vancouver give Alpine chance to lift profile (AP
• Militant video shows abducted American in Iraq (AP)
• Blast in crowd kills 41 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq (AFP)
• Clinton condemns attacks on Shiite pilgrims in Iraq (A
• Car bombs kill 40 in Iraq, tensions simmer (Reuters)
• Clinton 'heartened' by Iraq move to reinstate candidates
• In Iraq, Karbala bombings spark fears of renewed sectarian
• 2 stores pull necklaces on toxic cadmium concern (AP)
• Asylum hearing for Obama aunt ends with no ruling (AP)
• Self-help guru in court on manslaughter charges (AP)
• Blagojevich charged in fresh corruption indictment (AP
• Driver's daughter surprised to hear of Nev. crash (AP)
• Injury cover-ups are always a big part of big game (AP
• Target practice: DBs must stop Manning, Brees (AP)
• Thrashers trade star forward Kovalchuk to Devils (AP)
• NASCAR ready to fix its issues this season (AP)
• Coach: Self-sanctions coming for Arizona (AP)
• NFL union leader paints bleak picture of future (AP)
• Super Bowl fever swamps storm-ravaged New Orleans (AFP
• Hudson, Twins agree to $5M, 1-year contract (AP)
• Spurs G Parker returns from left ankle sprain (AP)
• No. 17 Gonzaga beats Portland 76-49 (AP)
• Terry faces day of judgement (AFP)
• Kings tie club record with 8th straight win (AP)
• Monfils edges Ouanna in clash of French friends (AFP)
• American leads Moonah Classic by 3 strokes (AP)
• Fierce 40s: Couture, Coleman meet at UFC 109 (AP)
• Daytona practice marred by multicar crash (AP)
• US whips Finland in final tuneup for Olympics (AP)
• Bomb kills 27 at height of Iraqi Shiite pilgrimage (AP
• Pro-West ex-Iraqi PM slams de-Baathification (AFP)
• Iraq mortar attack kills 31 Shiite pilgrims (AFP)
• Bombings in Iraq holy city during rite kill 20 (Reuter
• Mortar bomb kills 27, wounds 56 in Iraq's Karbala (AFP
• Shiites throng Iraq shrine city for ceremony (AFP)
• Iraq parliament to debate Saddam-era poll candidates (
• US welcomes decision allowing Iraqi candidates to run
• US military rushes delivery of bomb dogs to Iraq (AP)
• Iraq condemns lifting candidate ban, MPs to meet (Reut
• New Iraqi media rules raise specter of muzzled past (R
• Nigeria minister urges president to transfer power (AF
• Soldiers find time for hockey in Afghanistan (AP)
• Canada looking at ways to create, maintain jobs (Reute
• Australia PM pays tribute to 'Black Saturday' survivors
• 3 American troops killed in Pakistani terrorist attack
• UK equality bill: unease over legislating equal treatment f
• Why Germany Is Paying Millions in Ransom For Stolen Bank Da
• People of 2009: Thembi Ngubane (OneWorld.net)
• Vehicle to be checked in deadly Nev. casino crash (AP)
• Source: Jackson's doctor to be arraigned Friday (AP)
• Self-help speaker charged in sweat lodge deaths (AP)
• NYC conviction doesn't silence Pakistani scientist (AP
• Stakes high for Calif. in health care reform (AP)
• Pandas leave DC, Atlanta for new homes in China (AP)
• Obama aunt to see Mass. judge; 2nd bid for US stay (AP
• Border fence plagued by glitches, long delays (AP)
• Caseworker went to Texas home day before slayings (AP)
• Gunman kills self in Ill. store, no others injured (AP
• Officials: Chaplain tried to get razors into jail (AP)
• Penn St. proceeding with scientist e-mail scrutiny (AP
• Conn. woman hides triplet pregnancy, dies in birth (AP
• Witness: Peterson's ex-wife slept with knife (AP)
• Calif. city near landfill hopeful after EPA visit (AP)
• Dallas-Seattle flight diverted to Oklahoma City (AP)
• Woman says sex-change tax battle also helps others (AP
• 1 World Trade Center reaches 20th-floor level (AP)
• Study: Vegetative brains show signs of awareness (AP)
• Concussion awareness grabbing hold across the NFL (AP)
• Ex-NFLer Hill in ICE Super Bowl counterfeit effort (AP
• Mickelson ready to get back to golf (AP)
• After racking up in recruiting, Meyer on for break (AP
• THE INFLUENCE GAME: NFL players prepare defense (AP)
• AP source: Tigers & Verlander agree to $80M deal (AP)
• T.O., Ochocinco start Super parties on South Beach (AP
• Indians' Sizemore regrets photo hubbub (AP)
• Jackson sets Lakers record for coaching wins (Reuters)
• Tulane rallies to beat Rice 79-74 in overtime (AP)
• Stricken Portsmouth get fourth owner of the season (AF
• Ducks keep streaking at home, beat Wings 3-1 (AP)
• Mickelson accepts apology, won't use wedge (AP)
• Mayweather agrees to fight Mosley (Reuters)
• Patrick: ARCA race must be 'stellar' to do Daytona (AP
• Love or hate him, Bode's back for another Olympics (AP
• Iraq election panel seeks ruling on candidate ban (AP)
• Iraq PM 'calls parliament over candidates row' (AFP)
• AP Exclusive: US military rushes bomb dogs to Iraq (AP
• Iraq says lifting ban on candidates "illegal" (Reuters
• S.Korea firm wins three billion dollar Iraq deal (AFP)
• In Iraq, banned Sunni candidates back in the race (The
• Bomb kills 20 in Iraq, election ban lifted (Reuters)
• Iraq court delays ban on hundreds of candidates (AP)
• Iraq allows blacklisted election candidates to run (AF
• Suicide attack on Shiite pilgrims kills 23 in Iraq (AF
• Toyota hit by over 100 Prius brake complaints (AP)
• Genocide charge now possible for Sudan's al-Bashir (AP
• Jackson's doctor meets with legal team (AP)
• Bomb in Pakistan kills 3 U.S. soldiers, 3 children (Re
• Illinois sets race for Obama's old Senate seat (Reuter
• Iran says launches satellite rocket (Reuters)
• Marines gear up for push into Afghan Taliban enclave (
• Airplane bomb suspect said cooperating with U.S. (Reut
• Haiti aid operation still has way to go, U.N. says (Re
• China warns against Obama-Dalai Lama meeting (Reuters)
• Ahmadinejad says Iran willing to ship out uranium (AFP
• Pakistan school bombing kills US soldiers, children (A
• 3 US soldiers die in blast near Pakistan school (AP)
• Iran launches new research rocket into space (AP)
• Marines brace for battle in southern Afghanistan (AP)
• Egypt's Bedouins Raise Tension at Israel and Gaza Border
• US, Russia nearing nuclear arms control agreement (AP)
• Fatah leader visits Gaza in goodwill trip (AP)
• Frustration growing at Haiti aid bottlenecks (AP)
• ICC to review absence of genocide on Beshir warrant (A
• Sri Lankan opposition protests election results (AP)
• Canada's icy reception deepens doubts on G7 role (Reut
• New Zealand virgin auctions herself for tuition (AP)
• Scientists say Haiti could be hit by another earthquake soo
• Europe Debt on Rise; Greece Scrambles to Lower Deficit
• Haiti's Planting Season in Peril (OneWorld.net)
• Jackson family wants harsher charge against doctor (AP
• Ill. gov. declares victory, challenger vows fight (AP)
• Court: Sentence for millennium plotter too lenient (AP
• Friend charged with hiding Fla. lotto winner death (AP
• Ore. parents found guilty of neglecting ill son (AP)
• Space rock worth thousands stirs ownership debate (AP)
• Obama responds to ire over 2nd anti-Vegas remark (AP)
• Hope returns after year of steep US dairy losses (AP)
• Wis. women avoid jail in glue-related revenge plot (AP
• Cadmium found in adult jewelry; 1 store pulls item (AP
• Calif. gay marriage trial re-enacted on Internet (AP)
• Murder suspect's wife told sister he terrified her (AP
• Sex offender convicted in Wis. triple homicide (AP)
• Obama plan worries cities that rely on space jobs (AP)
• APNewsBreak: US study shows drop in child abuse (AP)
• Gas drilling in Appalachia yields a foul byproduct (AP
• Murder-suicide note by CA man was posted on Net (AP)
• Tax court allows deduction for woman's sex change (AP)
• Jenny Sanford: Governor asked her advice on affair (AP
• Scottsdale woman in missing baby case released (AP)
• Watson: Woods needs to show humility upon return (AP)
• Colts' Clark part of new breed at tight end (AP)
• Manning is the NFL's 'Siskel & Ebert (AP)
• Manning the biggest star by far on Media Day (AP)
• Bush a star and disappointment at same time (AP)
• Injured Freeney still hopes to play in Super Bowl (AP)
• New Orleans filling up for Super Bowl (AP)
• The Yankees hope to inspire Chinese youth with trophy
• LeBron, Shaq lead Cavs past Grizzlies (AP)
• Northeastern pulls away from Delaware 67-51 (AP)
• Ancelotti backs Terry as Chelsea held at Hull (AFP)
• Red Wings win third straight vs. Sharks, 4-2 (AP)
• Top seed Monfils serves warning at S.Africa Open (AFP)
• McCarron offers apology; tour mulls options (AP)
• Indonesian world champion bemoans lack of exposure (Re
• Bernard is new Indy Racing League CEO (AP)
• Bode Miller to race all 5 events at Olympics (AP)
• Barred Iraq candidates allowed to stand: official (AFP
• Official: Iraq clears way for banned candidates (AP)
• Iraqi police: 20 killed in Karbala blast (AP)
• Suicide attack on Shiite pilgrims kills 20 in Iraq (AF
• Bomb kills 20 in Iraqi Shi'ite city of Kerbala (Reuter
• 'At least 17 dead, 116 wounded' in Iraq attack (AFP)
• Ex-POW in Iraq war recalls nightmares, depression (AP)
• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,375 (AP)
• US general in Turkey to discuss Kurdish rebels (AFP)
• Ex-UK minister says Blair lied over Iraq war (Reuters)
• Obama, Biden meet with Iraqi VP (AFP)
• 'Avatar,' 'The Hurt Locker' lead Oscar nominations (AP
• Obama budget, jobs plan get early tests on Hill (AP)
• Gates to announce review of military gay ban (AP)
• Kobe gets Lakers' scoring mark in loss to Memphis (AP)
• Shadowed by deficits, Obama pitches economic plan (Reu
• China warns U.S. on Dalai Lama, says to punish arms firms
• Toyota braces for sales hit from recall (Reuters)
• Haiti questions Americans over child "kidnapping" (Reu
• Afghan leader seeks Saudi help with Taliban (Reuters)
• "Avatar," "Hurt Locker" lead Oscar nominations (Reuter
• Concorde trial starts in France 10 years after crash (
• Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter (Reuters)
• Concorde crash trial to open in France (AFP)
• China takes swipe at US over Tibet, Taiwan (AFP)
• Taliban: Terrorist or not? Not always easy to say (AP)
• Criticism of Haiti's government increasing (AP)
• Pakistani Taliban: No need to prove leader alive (AP)
• Karzai to talk Taliban reconciliation with Saudis (AP)
• Economic optimism continues to lift world markets (AP)
• Could Sodomy Charges Be the End of Malaysia's Opposition?
• Politician: Protestant split over new Belfast deal (AP
• Israel closes beaches after explosives wash ashore (AP
• Mexican mayor fears massacre of 16 was random (AP)
• Half population of south Sudan short of food -U.N. (Re
• China says opposes Obama meeting with Dalai Lama (AP)
• Canada consumer sentiment mixed in January (Reuters)
• Two teens charged over Australian bushfire (AFP)
• U.S., Russia near new treaty to reduce nuclear arsenals
• Israel admission on white phosphorus doesn't settle larger
• Can Iran's regime and opposition leaders reconcile? (T
• Sri Lanka IDPs Divided over Election Outcome (OneWorld
• Nation's 1st primary sets stage for Ill. showdown (AP)
• Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter (AP)
• Sioux reservation struggling after winter storms (AP)
• Arrest of Americans deepens Haiti adoption debate (AP)
• Audio shows slain Ariz. officer was wary at stop (AP)
• US attorney has left Landrieu phone caper case (AP)
• Money woes could threaten high-speed rail's future (AP
• Assembly practices go on trial with former Pa. rep (AP
• Newspaper: Jenny Sanford reacts to affair in book (AP)
• Autopsy: Detroit imam shot 20 times at FBI raid (AP)
• Haiti says Baptists may be tried in US (AP)
• Use of Twitter, Facebook rising among gang members (AP
• Vt nuke plant leaks renew debate over aging plants (AP
• Parents, students on edge over soaring tuition (AP)
• Toyota pedal fix too late to prevent backlash (AP)
• Stars gather to cover `We Are the World' for Haiti (AP
• Next in military technology: Unmanned Black Hawk? (AP)
• Calif. mine locks out 550 workers over contract (AP)
• Neighbor: Peterson assumed he would be suspected (AP)
• Rain, Freeney and media day at Super Bowl (AP)
• Payton keeps Saints jovial in dreary weather (AP)
• Colts' Super Bowl arrival rekindles '07 memories (AP)
• Soggy start to Super Bowl week (AP)
• Super Bowl's Saints had humble start in Big Easy (AP)
• Lance Armstrong to race in Criterium International (AP
• Saints prepared go all out in pursuit of Manning (Reut
• MLB says Upper Deck cards is stealing trademarks (AP)
• Bryant makes NBA history but Lakers lose to Grizzlies
• Mercer defeats Florida Gulf Coast 78-72 (AP)
• Goalkeeper Cech sees key week ahead for Chelsea (AFP)
• Bobridge blitzes pursuit times at Aussie nationals (AF
• Rangers acquire Jokinen from Flames (AP)
• Murray, Del Potro confirmed for Marseille (AFP)
• McCarron refuses to back down (AP)
• Hopkins and Jones book long-delayed rematch (Reuters)
• Massa makes return to F1 testing after crash (AP)
• Devils D-man Paul Martin will miss Olympics (AP)
• Ex-minister slams Blair argument for Iraq war (AFP)
• China cancels 80% of Iraq debt (AFP)
• Ex-UK minister: US unprepared for aftermath of war (AP
• US envoy: March vote in Iraq must be seen as fair (AP)
• Female suicide bomber in Iraq kills 54 (AP)
• Female suicide bomber kills 41 in Baghdad: officials (
• AP source: DOJ probing alleged Blackwater payments (AP
• A look at Iraq's March parliamentary vote (AP)
• US 'mistakes' in 2003 linger ahead of Iraq vote (AFP)
• Shiite pilgrims targeted as Iraq bombings intensify (T
• Personal incomes, consumer spending up in December (AP
• Obama unveils $3.83T budget with massive deficits (AP)
• Toyota tells dealers parts on way to fix pedals (AP)
• Exxon Mobil 4Q profit drops 23 percent (AP)
• Obama 2010 budget projects new record for deficit (Reu
• Obama seeks $33 billion for Afghanistan troop rise (Re
• U.S. to resume Haiti medevac flights (Reuters)
• U.S. expanding missile defenses in Gulf (Reuters)
• China fumes at latest U.S. arms sales to Taiwan (Reute
• States to government: hands off education (Reuters)
• Israel reprimands two top officers over Gaza war (AFP)
• Pakistan probing reported death of Taliban leader (AP)
• Blame disputed as Concorde crash trial opens (AP)
• Student dreams shattered in Haiti's earthquake (AP)
• 'Oceans' Sea Documentary Beats Clooney at French Cinemas
• London's Heathrow airport deploys body scanners (Reute
• Sub to help search for crashed Ethiopian jet (AP)
• Analysis: Chavez's socialist project badly hobbled (AP
• African leaders focus on continent's hot spots (AFP)
• Japan, China still at odds over 'Rape of Nanking' (AP)
• Video spotlights East Timor police abuse (AFP)
• Pakistan Islamist tied to CIA bombing believed dead (M
• Nigeria militants call off truce in oil-rich Niger Delta
• Ill Nigeria President Yar'Adua Ups Risk of Army Rule (
• Landrieu caper prep: Whole lotta typin' goin' on (AP)
• Child rescue bid raises tough questions in Haiti (AP)
• US military to resume Haiti medical flights (AP)
• States seeking to ban mandatory health insurance (AP)
• Aircraft makes emergency landing on NJ Turnpike (AP)
• Idaho church prays for Americans held in Haiti (AP)
• Conn. home invasion suspect has medical emergency (AP)
• Wet summer, more demand could create seed shortage (AP
• Book profiles furry angel of death: Oscar the cat (AP)
• Furloughs hurt military's view of Hawaii schools (AP)
• Clive parties; Ke$ha shares Grammy dreams (AP)
• Kathryn Bigelow tops directors with 'Hurt Locker' (AP)
• Sticky, smelly Bag Balm: Problem-salving for all (AP)
• Palin's shadow hangs over Alaska ethics debate (AP)
• Beyonce takes 6 Grammys, makes history (AP)
• Lady Gaga leads Grammys' galactic fashion parade (AP)
• States begin offering Mega Millions, Powerball tix (AP
• Do rings of Herbie the elm have age, climate data? (AP
• Schaub helps AFC beat NFC 41-34 in Pro Bowl (AP)
• Beat LA? Not this time for Celtics (AP)
• Report: Hornets' Paul to undergo left knee surgery (AP
• Source: Ankle could keep Freeney out of Super Bowl (AP
• Magic's Stan Van Gundy to coach East All-Stars (AP)
• Manning, Brees take in Pro Bowl from the sideline (AP)
• Yankees doubt team will find another "Godzilla" (Reute
• Stoudemire, Nash carry Suns past Rockets in OT (AP)
• Virginia uses big run to beat North Carolina 75-60 (AP
• Celtic land Kamara in deadline day swoop (AFP)
• Marian Gaborik 3, Avalanche 1 (AP)
• Federer maintains reign with commanding win (AFP)
• Crane shoots final-round 70 to win at Torrey Pines (AP
• In 24 Hours, Action Express Racing a quick winner (AP)
• Injuries make Rahlves, Puckett no sure thing (AP)
• Suicide bomber kills 41 Shi'ite pilgrims in Iraq (Reut
• Iraqi police: Female suicide bomber kills 46 (AP)
• US 'mistakes' in 2003 linger ahead of Iraq vote: ambassador
• Female bomber kills 41 Shiite pilgrims in Baghdad (AFP
• Female suicide bomber kills 13 pilgrims in Iraq (Reute
• US govt probes Blackwater for corruption: report (AFP)
• Afghan, Iraq wars shape Pentagon budget, US strategy (
• Russia's Lukoil signs agreement on massive Iraq oil field
• Obama pushes nuclear energy to boost climate bill (AP)
• Watchdog: Bailouts created more risk in system (AP)
• US upgrades defense of Persian Gulf allies (AP)
• U.S. halt to Haiti evacuations stirs fears for sick (R
• China: U.S. arms sales to Taiwan hurt national security
• Obama says deficit could jeopardize recovery (Reuters)
• U.S. satisfied with recall fix, Toyota chief apologizes
• Copenhagen climate deal gets low-key endorsement (Reut
• Pakistan Taliban chief likely targeted by drone (Reute
• Seized North Korea arms were bound for Iran: Thailand
• Banks, regulators agree need for global response (Reut
• Yemen says will stop war if rebels agree six terms (AF
• US, China lock horns over Taiwan arms sale (AFP)
• Pakistan checks reported death of Taliban chief (AP)
• Israel: Slain Hamas leader key arms smuggler (AP)
• Egypt questions suspects of new militant group (AP)
• Davos forum considers world economy on last day (AP)
• How NASCAR Came to the Rescue of Haiti Orphans (Time.c
• Emotional Murray says sorry to British fans (AFP)
• Egypt to soon announce King Tut DNA test results (AP)
• Haiti workers hand out 'women-only' aid coupons (AP)
• Gaddafi chides African Union after leadership change (
• U.N. official to visit North Korea next month (Reuters
• China responds angrily to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan (M
• Africa's continental divide: land disputes (The Christ
• Haiti and the Art of Survival: Lessons from the Streets
• Haiti detains Americans taking kids across border (AP)
• US halts airlifts of Haiti patients, citing space (AP)
• 22-year-old goes from Miss Va. to Miss America (AP)
• Change in space for NASA: Renting the Right Stuff (AP)
• Snow storm that covered South heads off to sea (AP)
• NYC fire kills 5, being probed as possible arson (AP)
• Many obstacles to choosing a site for 9/11 trials (AP)
• Investigator in Calif. official's slaying killed (AP)
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• U.S. military contemplates end of rescue phase in Haiti
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• Haitians Now Join Environmental Refugees (OneWorld.net
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• Officials order evacuations before 3rd SoCal storm (AP
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• Source: O'Brien's staff is sticking point in talks (AP
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• French braid ends Texas boy's follicle fight (AP)
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• Obama urged to free Iraq's Aziz (AFP)
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• Obama to seek $1.35 billion more for education (AP)
• Citigroup loses $7.6B in 4Q as it repays TARP (AP)
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• Haiti aid picks up, doctors fear disease risk (Reuters
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• Haitians fleeing capital in search of food, safety (AP
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• Haiti earthquake: Parents try to shield children from the h
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• Haiti: Africa Lends a Hand (OneWorld.net)
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• With the Military in Haiti: Breaking the Supply Logjam
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• World pledges quake aid, Haitians still waiting (Reute
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• Pakistani officials: Suspected US drone kills 12 (AP)
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• Chileans vote for president with Pinochet in mind (AP)
• After the Destruction: What Will It Take to Rebuild Haiti?
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• Obama taps former Presidents Clinton and Bush for Haiti rel
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• Helping Haiti: The U.S. Navy Is Ready, But Aid Is Not
• Rush to Aid Haiti's Earthquake Victims (OneWorld.net)
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• Spanish lawmaker's photo used for bin Laden poster (AP
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• Biden: Haiti relief will remain a priority for US (AP)
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• Ex-Iraqi FM Tariq Aziz suffers from a stroke (AP)
• Iraq's 'Chemical Ali' sentenced to death (AFP)
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• Final frantic run for health care (AP)
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• Haiti says 200,000 may be dead, tensions rise (Reuters
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• After the Quake: Should Haitian Refugees Be Given Special S
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• Arenas pleads guilty to felony gun possession (AP)
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• Baghdatis rallies to win Sydney International (AP)
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• AP source: Astros, Myers agree to $5 million deal (AP)
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• Kuksiks, Abbott lead Sun Devils past Huskies (AP)
• Togo team mulls Nations Cup pull out after gun attack
• Danish cycling team Saxo Bank loses sponsor early (AP)
• Stars slip past Isles in DiPietro's return (AP)
• Clijsters beats Henin in Brisbane final (AFP)
• Europe takes lead over Asia in Royal Trophy (AP)
• Pacquiao camp says fight with Clottey set for March (R
• Bokko of Norway crashes at speedskating Euros (AP)
• Fate of 15 Iraqi political parties in balance (AP)
• US to review court decision on Blackwater killings (AF
• Iraqi archaeologists find ancient Sumerian settlement
• US congressman discusses Iraqi refugees in Lebanon (AF
• Economy loses 85K jobs, unemployment rate steady (AP)
• Obama orders up more air security, intel sharing (AP)
• E-reader boom kindles a variety of new options (AP)
• Employers unexpectedly cut jobs in December (Reuters)
• Two more arrested in suspected New York bomb plot (Reu
• Nigerian bomb suspect to face charges in Detroit (Reut
• U.S. senators defend Pakistan drone attacks (Reuters)
• Gates backs critique of spy agencies in Afghanistan (R
• Four dead in Missouri ABB factory shooting (Reuters)
• Former Bush lawyer charged with attempted murder (Reut
• Karzai: Afghan corruption "blown out of proportion" (R
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• Sri Lanka faces new pressure over war crimes (AFP)
• Web site: Iranian opposition leader car shot at (AP)
• Portugal Parliament votes to permit gay marriage (AP)
• Taiwan firm: China got Iran part with nuke uses (AP)
• Sri Lanka rejects UN conclusion on execution video (AP
• Indonesian Muslims and Christians Argue over Allah (Ti
• China to Swiss: Don't take Uighurs from Guantanamo (AP
• Paraguay president has prostate surgery (AP)
• Arrests after Eygpt Copt killings (AFP)
• China surpasses US in 2009 auto sales (AP)
• Canada jobs recovery stalls in December (Reuters)
• Australia slam Indian paper's Ku Klux Klan cartoon (AF
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• Christmas plane attack case will test defense (AP)
• FBI arrests 2 in NYC terror investigation (AP)
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• Source: NBC weighing Leno return to late-night (AP)
• Mind-reading systems could change air security (AP)
• Drug benefit expanded to 1 million more seniors (AP)
• 240-year-old Maine elm tree to be chopped down (AP)
• Cops: Suspected shooter among dead at Mo. plant (AP)
• Peaches, apples may benefit from Deep South freeze (AP
• Fla.'s Big Chill: Iguanas drop, manatees huddle (AP)
• Vermont bill could require hunters to wear orange (AP)
• Restoration of lost Scientology materials complete (AP
• TV show crucial in Thanksgiving Day killings case (AP)
• Gays vow fight as NJ same-sex marriage bill fails (AP)
• Restaurant food has more calories than advertised (AP)
• Blast at Ind. steel plant kills 1, injures 4 (AP)
• Turner bid for Yellowstone bison draws protest (AP)
• Experts debate Ohio's 1-drug lethal injection (AP)
• Officials confirm probe of AZ sheriff, his office (AP)
• After scare, No. 1 Alabama beats No. 2 Texas 37-21 (AP
• Alabama No. 1 in final AP poll for 7th time (AP)
• McCoy-Gilbert transition comes early for Longhorns (AP
• Dareus makes big plays in Tide's 37-21 win (AP)
• Ingram pulls double whammy: Heisman, BCS title (AP)
• Official: Wizards plan fines over Arenas antics (AP)
• Mangini staying with Browns (AP)
• Selig open to Japan-MLB series; talk preliminary (AP)
• Gallinari three-pointers help Knicks past Bobcats (Reu
• Players in title game like BCS system (AP)
• Ferguson insists United debts not stopping him spending
• Howard stops 51 shots, Red Wings edge Kings 2-1 (AP)
• Venus Williams overpowers Zheng Jie in HK (AFP)
• PGA Tour season gets under way in Hawaii (AP)
• Mayweather blasts Pacquiao after talks collapse (Reute
• Italian motorcyclist injured in Dakar Rally crash (AP)
• 49ers' Davis to be honorary US curling captain (AP)
• Iraq Sunni leader to be kept from election (AP)
• Iraq bars 14 politicians, parties from election (AFP)
• CIA bomber's wife says war must go on against US (AP)
• Iran lawmaker says US hikers not to be freed soon (AP)
• U.N. experts urge Iraq, U.S. to pursue Blackwater case
• Iran foreign minister in Iraq over border dispute (AP)
• Bomb suspect had been flagged for check at landing (AP
• AP sources: Obama backs high-end health plan tax (AP)
• December retail sales show signs of life (AP)
• US readies new Mideast peace push (AP)
• Microsoft shows off Windows tablets at gadget show (AP
• Vampires rule People's Choice Awards (AP)
• Obama presses security overhaul, Nigerian indicted (Re
• Al Qaeda claims attack on CIA workers in Afghanistan (
• Pelosi says Congress close to health deal (Reuters)
• Plane bomb suspect joined al Qaeda in London: Yemen (R
• Brown putsch peters out, but UK's Labor damaged (Reute
• Iran to try five people over recent unrest (Reuters)
• Banking chief Dodd to leave Senate (Reuters)
• U.S. fighter jets scrambled due to unruly passenger (R
• Al-Qaeda says CIA attack 'revenge' for drone attacks (
• Nigerian charged over failed plane attack (AFP)
• Yemen says Nigerian may have met radical cleric (AP)
• Egyptians riot after 7 killed in church attack (AP)
• China tainted milk problem kept secret for months (AP)
• EU nations divided on use of airport body scanners (AP
• Slovakia-Ireland Explosives Plant Foils Air Security (
• Eurostar train delayed in Channel Tunnel (AP)
• Iran to try 5 protesters it detained (AP)
• Mexican president says crime now 3rd priority (AP)
• Nigeria: Suspect in plane bomb attempt screened (AP)
• Blast wounds governor of eastern Afghan province (AP)
• U.S. end Canadian reign with overtime winner (Reuters)
• The Hollywood A-list behind militant anti-whaling group
• New U.S. push for Mideast peace faces old obstacles (M
• Life after Guantanamo? More detainees go back to jihad
• CIA Bomber Was No Double Agent, Say Jordanians (Time.c
• Frigid weather hits Midwest, -52 wind chill in ND (AP)
• NM family sues funeral homes over brain in bag (AP)
• Baltimore mayor resigns under plea deal (AP)
• Feds: Man bombed Ark. med board chair in revenge (AP)
• Analysis: Dodd retirement may help banking bill (AP)
• Accused Holocaust museum shooter dies in prison (AP)
• Okla. boy says mom, her friend beat him over food (AP)
• Father in Colorado balloon boy saga denies hoax (AP)
• In NJ airport video, man follows woman past guard (AP)
• Review criticizes police in Calif. cop shootings (AP)
• Nigerian man indicted in plot to blow up plane (AP)
• Judge: Gay marriage trial can be shown on YouTube (AP)
• Fugitive caught after killing of Utah deputy (AP)
• Kentucky couple win $128M Powerball prize (AP)
• Deputy marshal hurt in Vegas gunfight identified (AP)
• Fla. freezes as arctic blast makes its way south (AP)
• Meet the 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains' cast (AP)
• Calif. lawmakers pass major school-reform package (AP)
• AG Holder calls Sutton 1 of nation's 'true heroes' (AP
• 'Bama and Texas: Blue bloods play for the title (AP)
• Comments on Buddhism, Tiger Woods upset faithful (AP)
• Henin, Clijsters advance to Brisbane semifinals (AP)
• Gilbert Arenas indefinitely suspended by NBA (AP)
• Andre Dawson elected to Hall of Fame (AP)
• Tom Brady wins AP Comeback Player award (AP)
• Cribbs: it's 'unlikely' he'll stay in Cleveland (AP)
• U.S. and Japan in talks over Global World Seies (Reute
• Rondo shines as NBA Celtics douse Heat in overtime (AF
• Tavernari leads No. 25 BYU over UNLV (AP)
• Arsenal may swap Fabregas for Higuain: report (AFP)
• Heatley gives Sharks overtime win (AP)
• Belgians Clijsters and Henin reach semis (AFP)
• Couples, Pavin to make Champions debuts in Hawaii (AP)
• Pacquiao showdown with Mayweather called off (Reuters)
• American Miller captures 1st Dakar Rally stage (AP)
• Snowboarders Davis, Clark win on inspirational day (AP
• Anti-terror chief among seven killed in Iraq blasts (A
• British troops feared civilian casualties in Basra (AP
• Blasts kill 6 in Iraq's western Anbar province (AP)
• Iraq, Iran start talks on disputed border area (Reuter
• Iraq and Iran to meet to draw border: Mottaki (AFP)
• Iraq, Iran to meet next week on borders: Mottaki (AFP)
• Bombings target Iraqi army commander, kill 7 (Reuters)
• Anti-terror chief among 7 killed in Iraq blasts: police
• US soldier dies in Iraq; death not combat related (AP)
• Protests grow over new US travel watchlist (AFP)
• Cancer - The Deadly Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq (On
• Iraqi dad charged with murder may need mental exam (AP
• U.S. convoy's driving questioned in wreck that kills Iraqis
• 5 Iraqis killed in traffic accident with US forces (AP
• Iraq cabinet approves oil deals with foreign firms (AF
• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,372 (AP)
• Iraq frees leader of group behind Britons' kidnap (AFP
• Iraq says militant leader linked to hostages freed (Re
• Iraq to file US lawsuits over oil-for-food: minister (
• Iraq records 77 executions for terrorism offences in 2009
• Iraq cabinet approves four major oil field deals (AFP)
• Blair to face Iraq war inquiry, big demand for seats (
• Obama to announce new airline safety measures (AP)
• AP sources: Bomber at CIA base was a double agent (AP)
• US health spending slowed in 2008 (AP)
• Americans' job satisfaction falls to record low (AP)
• Google poised to take wraps off new mobile phone (AP)
• Socialite daughter of New York Jets owner has died (AP
• Obama to unveil counterterrorism reforms (Reuters)
• Democrats in final push on U.S. healthcare overhaul (R
• Yemen launches major offensive against al Qaeda (Reute
• Report shows U.S. healthcare spending growth slows (Re
• Jordanian with Qaeda ties killed CIA workers: report (
• Iran renews execution threat against protesters (Reute
• Israel to build more homes in East Jerusalem (Reuters)
• Philippine massacre suspect pleads not guilty to murder
• US embassy in Yemen reopens after Qaeda threats (AFP)
• Bomber who hit CIA base was triple agent: militants (A
• European markets pause ahead of US open (AP)
• US embassy open in Yemen after attacks on al-Qaida (AP
• Iran accepts Clinton non-deadline on nuclear talks (AP
• NATO official: US spy work lacking in Afghanistan (AP)
• 1,000 people homeless on Solomons after tsunami (AP)
• Will New Airport Body Scanners Stop Terrorist Attacks?
• Airbus considering dropping A400M military plane (AP)
• Jamaica will monitor extremist Muslim cleric (AP)
• South Africa build lead in third England Test (AFP)
• Yuvraj boosts India in S.Lanka one-dayer (AFP)
• No evidence Indian's death racially motivated: Aus (AF
• Turmoil in Iran could make nuclear sanctions more effective
• Iran uses Internet as tool against protesters (The Chr
• South chilled by Arctic winds, record snow in East (AP
• Las Vegas federal building shootout leaves 2 dead (AP)
• Trash to gas: Landfill energy projects increasing (AP)
• 3 people die in Detroit house fire; 1 escapes (AP)
• Dallas police aim to help, not jail, prostitutes (AP)
• Spotty enforcement for new US air screening rules (AP)
• Top GM lobbyist to step down in DC office shake-up (AP
• Mo. trucker's sons charged in slaying of Ohio man (AP)
• US court rejects Zacarias Moussaoui's appeal (AP)
• As dog racing drops, greyhound adoption need rises (AP
• Indigenous immigrants to be counted in 2010 Census (AP
• 2009 tourism down but NYC is top US destination (AP)
• Hunting newborn tests for super-rare gene diseases (AP
• Disgraced Miss. judge reports to federal prison (AP)
• Oil rises to near $82 on stocks, cold weather (AP)
• NJ airport security breach noticed by bystander (AP)
• Pa. principal hits boy with SUV, delays saying so (AP)
• Letters prompt anthrax scares across Alabama (AP)
• More suspected terrorists moved to watch lists (AP)
• Boise State pulls out 17-10 Fiesta Bowl win (AP)
• Arenas meets with authorities on guns in locker (AP)
• Ex-chair of NFL brain panel denies link to disease (AP
• Morris will return as Buccaneers coach (AP)
• Teams looking ahead, coaches looking for work (AP)
• Clijsters continues comeback momentum (AP)
• Disappointed Giants owner vows big changes to NFL team
• AP source: Red Sox and Beltre close to 1-year deal (AP
• Ex-NBA star Jayson Williams slightly hurt in crash (AP
• Southern, N.O. tops Northwestern State 95-89 in OT (AP
• League Cup semi falls victim to winter freeze (AFP)
• Cycling team aims for Tour triumph in five years (AFP)
• Kings end San Jose's eight-game winning streak (AP)
• Spain close in on Hopman Cup tennis final (AFP)
• Woods' Australian visit brought millions to locals (AP
• Fight dispute headed for mediation (AP)
• Vonn's injury still playing on her mind (AP)
• Iraqi police seize artifacts amid smuggling fears (AP)
• Visiting Iraq, US senators 'regret' Blackwater ruling
• Iraq weighing options after Blackwater guards cleared
• Iraq will file lawsuits against Blackwater (Reuters)
• Census Bureau kicks off once-a-decade head count (AP)
• Obama ends Hawaiian holiday, returns to Washington (AP
• Sen. DeMint standing firm against TSA nominee (AP)
• Stocks futures point to gains to start 2010 (AP)
• `Avatar' rules with $68.3M, tops $1B worldwide (AP)
• New U.S. air traveler screening focuses on 14 nations
• Yemen kills rebels it says behind threat to U.S. embassy
• Newark air terminal locked down over security (Reuters
• Five Americans say no plan to attack inside Pakistan (
• Iran says several foreigners arrested in protests (Reu
• Big chill grips Asia, little economic impact seen (Reu
• Chinese firms evade U.S. Iran sanctions: report (Reute
• U.S. considering lesser term for UBS whistleblower: report
• Tougher checks on US-bound flights over attack fears (
• Five US, British troops die in Afghan attacks (AFP)
• Confusion in Europe after US demands more security (AP
• Yemen: 2 al-Qaida militants killed in clash (AP)
• Iran university professors denounce crackdown (AP)
• Americans detained in Pakistan deny terror plans (AP)
• Big quakes rock Solomon Islands, tsunami unleashed (AP
• Iran's Opposition Braces for Next Round After Protests
• European markets in solid start to 2010 (AP)
• Dubai opening world's tallest building amid crisis (AP
• Mexico nabs 3rd brother in reputed drug family (AP)
• Zuma formally weds 3rd wife in Zulu ceremony (AP)
• Malaysia appeals 'Allah' for Christians ruling (AP)
• Dementia could cost Canada $1 trillion: report (Reuter
• Australia condemns Indian's murder (AFP)
• Afghan parliament wins kudos for blocking Karzai appointees
• What's behind North Korea's new 'peace offensive'? (Th
• Yellow River Oil Spill a Reminder of Chinese Pollution
• Flights behind schedule after NJ security breach (AP)
• Sen. John Kerry undergoing 2nd hip replacement (AP)
• Ohio native, ex-Navy Seal killed in Afghan bombing (AP
• Outdoors delight: Maine triples conserved acreage (AP)
• State budget pictures bleak as lawmakers head back (AP
• Tunnels beneath Vegas a refuge for homeless people (AP
• Advocate uses texting to warn of AZ crime sweeps (AP)
• Passengers on US-bound flights face more screening (AP
• Rustlers ride wideopen range of Great Basin (AP)
• TV show led to arrest in 4 Thanksgiving killings (AP)
• Networks blur policy of not paying for interviews (AP)
• Ariz. girl accidentally runs over, kills brother (AP)
• Welker leaves with left knee injury (AP)
• Redskins fire coach Jim Zorn after 4-12 season (AP)
• Cowboys win NFC East; Ravens, Jets reach playoffs (AP)
• Jets earn playoff spot with 37-0 rout of Bengals (AP)
• Cowboys win NFC East with 24-0 victory over Eagles (AP
• Source tells AP: Redskins will fire Zorn on Monday (AP
• Ravens clinch playoffs with 21-13 win over Raiders (AP
• Zorn fired as Redskins coach after 4-12 season (Reuter
• NBA players say owning guns is OK, if done legally (AP
• No. 7 Duke tops No. 21 Clemson 74-53 in ACC opener (AP
• Angry Ferguson to wield axe after FA Cup loss (AFP)
• US, Canada advance to world junior final (AP)
• Russians win tennis thriller against Germany (AFP)
• Monty says Woods will no longer be the same threat (AP
• Snowboarder remains in critical condition in Utah (AP)
• Iraq has filed case against Blackwater: PM (AFP)
• Iraqi PM vows justice in Blackwater shooting case (AP)
• Iraq names new north oil chief (AFP)
• Three policemen killed in north Iraq blasts (AFP)
• Iraq says 5th UK hostage may be returned in days (Reut
• Body of fifth UK hostage to be handed over: Iraq (AFP)
• Will latest jobs bill really produce jobs? (AP)
• Britain, US backing Yemen anti-terror police unit (AP)
• Roadside bombs kill 6 in NW Pakistan (AP)
• Tajikistan earthquake leaves 20,000 homeless (AP)
• U.S., British embassies in Yemen close on Qaeda threat
• December retail sales seen up, tough spring ahead (Reu
• Obama aide says al Qaeda may plan Yemen attack (Reuter
• Death toll from Brazil mudslides rises to 76 (Reuters)
• Obama blames al Qaeda for plane attack (Reuters)
• Roadside bomb kills former Pakistan minister (Reuters)
• Heavy snow brings Beijing to standstill (Reuters)
• US, Britain close Yemen embassies over Al-Qaeda threats
• Afghan parliament delivers blow to Karzai on cabinet (
• US, UK close Yemen embassies over al-Qaida threats (AP
• Full-body scanners to be put in British airports (AP)
• UN official: Afghan Cabinet dispute a 'setback' (AP)
• Reports: Cartoonist attacker earlier held in Kenya (AP
• Mexico announces capture of alleged drug lord (AP)
• Why Flight 253 Could Delay Guantanamo's Closure (Time.
• 2 trains collide in Turkey, 1 killed (AP)
• No tall tale: Dubai to open world's highest tower (AP)
• Bolivian Indians see rocky exodus from serfdom (AP)
• South Africa's president to take 4th wife Monday (AP)
• India eye another success in Dhaka tri-series (AFP)
• One thousand forced to flee Australia floodwaters (AFP
• Afghanistan struggles to keep girls' schools open (McC
• Pakistan volleyball game attack: Will local opposition to T
• Fla. police nab man in Thanksgiving killings of 4 (AP)
• Desperate Somalis seek 'back-door' route to US (AP)
• Calif. pastor takes in $2.4M after donations plea (AP)
• Friends of missing Utah mom launch Web media blitz (AP
• Sister accidentally runs over, kills brother (AP)
• Scores arrested in north Texas cockfight raid (AP)
• Pioneering plaintiff wants DC's 1st gay marriage (AP)
• Lessons of a weekend of free health care (AP)
• Cities, counties take back corporate tax breaks (AP)
• 3rd body found after Detroit apartment fire (AP)
• Smoke smell sends NYC-bound jet back to Boston (AP)
• US official: Extremists seek new ways to attack US (AP
• Colorado nurse rests after harrowing ordeal (AP)
• Muslim-Hindu punk rock bands part of new movement (AP)
• Texas Tech trainer didn't agree with treatment (AP)
• McCluster-led Ole Miss beats OSU in Cotton Bowl (AP)
• Tejada's OT kick gives Arkansas 20-17 win over ECU (AP
• Aubert wins World Cup slalom; Vonn doesn't finish (AP)
• St. Louis Blues fire coach Andy Murray (AP)
• No. 3 Kentucky beats Louisville 71-62 (AP)
• Colts WR Taj Smith faces drunken driving charge (AP)
• Arenas takes responsibility for 'bad judgment' (AP)
• Like Mike: Tech wins shootout after Leach fired (AP)
• Beckham lauds Capello, passionate about England (AFP)
• Blackhawks beat Blues 6-3, spoiling coach's debut (AP)
• Clijsters starts New Year in style in Brisbane (AFP)
• Evans beats Silva at UFC 108 (AP)
• Holyfield and Botha to fight in Uganda (AP)
• Roma, Casteu lead Dakar Rally (AP)
• Snowboarder suffers `traumatic brain injury' (AP)
• Body of fifth UK hostage 'to be handed over soon' (AFP
• Iraq to support Blackwater lawsuit in U.S. courts (Reu
• US commander in Iraq says troop drawdown on track (AP)
• Obama: al-Qaida link to Christmas terror suspect (AP)
• Clinton foundation draws eclectic donor list (AP)
• Obama ties failed plane attack to al Qaeda (Reuters)
• Pakistan govt under pressure after deadly attack (Reut
• Danish cartoonist home attacker had "terror links" (Re
• Afghan parliament rejects justice minister nominee (Re
• Late cleric's son warns of more Iran turmoil: report (
• U.S. business group accuses Obama of shorting Taiwan (
• Thousands in new year Hong Kong march for democracy (R
• Obama blames Al-Qaeda affiliate for airliner attack (A
• Cartoonist assailant charged with attempted murders (A
• Pakistan volleyball game bombing toll nears 100 (AP)
• 2 ships reported hijacked off Somali coast (AP)
• Somali charged with attempted murder in Denmark (AP)
• Iran warns West it will make its own nuclear fuel (AP)
• Afghanistan to hold parliamentary elections in May (AP
• On the Trail of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Ti
• Insurer Allianz sees good year for Germany in 2010 (AF
• Yemen sends troops to al-Qaida strongholds (AP)
• Mudslide kills 19 people in Brazil island resort (AP)
• Collingwood set to start Newlands Test (AFP)
• Remains of early 1900s plane found in Antarctica (AP)
• Peacemaking in the Mideast: Obama's Year of Missteps (
• Poster child for recession shows signs of recovery (AP
• Cop group's card played role in Times Square scare (AP
• Limbaugh: Tests show no ailments after chest pain (AP)
• Survivor of 1906 SF quake dies at age 107 (AP)
• Fire kills 5, destroys Palm Springs mobile home (AP)
• FBI: Police fatally shoot suspected kidnapper (AP)
• Tobacco-rich NC bans smoking in bars, restaurants (AP)
• Missouri house fire kills 5, including 3 children (AP)
• Solar showdown in Calif. tortoises' desert home (AP)
• Fox, Time Warner Cable announce broadcast deal (AP)
• 'Real hero' Sullenberger leads 2010 Rose Parade (AP)
• Screening problem makes plane return to St. Louis (AP)
• Va. woman fails to give up child to ex-partner (AP)
• NYC mayor: 3rd term a 'special opportunity' (AP)
• Leach says player's father meddled frequently (AP)
• Official: Drunk man started fatal Detroit fire (AP)
• Officials: Cruise ship passenger jumps overboard (AP)
• Flight diverted because of Christmas ornament (AP)
• Tebow, Gators make it look easy in Sugar Bowl (AP)
• Pryor leads Buckeyes past Ducks 26-17 in Rose Bowl (AP
• Bowden goes out a winner in Gator Bowl, 33-21 (AP)
• Auburn outlasts Northwestern in Outback Bowl (AP)
• Sturm's OT goal gives Bruins 2-1 win at Fenway (AP)
• Kobe's 3-pointer at buzzer gives Lakers win (AP)
• Bills sign OT Hennessey; place LB Harris on IR (AP)
• Bryant buzzer-beater caps Lakers NBA thriller win (AFP
• Cincinnati's run comes to an end without Kelly (AP)
• High-flying Barcelona hope for more joy in 2010 (AFP)
• Contador to kick off season at Tour of the Algarve (AF
• Roy's OT goal caps Sabres' 4-3 win over Thrashers (AP)
• Romanians stun home team in Perth (AFP)
• Pakistan steps up security for tournament after attack
• Dakar Rally makes symbolic start in Buenos Aires (AP)
• Olympic Games bring changes to Vancouver (AP)
• Iraqis outraged as Blackwater case thrown out (AP)
• Judge tosses Blackwater case, Iraqis angry (AP)
• Briton freed after Iraq kidnap ordeal arrives home (AF
• Iraq: U.S. Blackwater case dismissal "unacceptable" (R
• Iraq death toll drops to lowest level since invasion (
• Iraq takes steps to 'bring Blackwater to justice' (AFP
• Former hostage Moore arrives back in Britain (Reuters)
• Blackwater chief hails ruling in Iraq shooting case (A
• Iraq kidnap hostage arrives back in Britain: officials
• British hostage held in Iran after Iraq kidnapping (AP
• Iraq expresses astonishment over Blackwater (AFP)
• Petraeus hails progress as US transforms Iraq command
• Iraq PM faces wiser competition in national vote (Reut
• CIA probes Afghan base security after bomber kills 7 (
• Obama summons intel chiefs for security talks (Reuters
• U.S. drone attack in Pakistan kills three militants (R
• North Korea calls for end to hostile relations with U.S.
• U.S., foreign officials to discuss airport security (R
• Fed's balance sheet shrinks slightly (Reuters)
• China says 5,394 arrested in Internet porn crackdown (
• Calls for peace as world welcomes 2010 (AFP)
• N.Korea calls for end to hostile relations with US (AF
• More civilian deaths claimed in Afghanistan (AP)
• Pakistan: Suicide bomb kills 20 at volleyball site (AP
• Iran's opposition leader defiant after new threats (AP
• Spain takes over EU presidency (AP)
• The CIA Takes a Big Hit in the Afghan War (Time.com)
• Allianz predicts good year for Germany in 2010 (AFP)
• Ultra-Orthodox Jews make rare visit to Gaza (AP)
• 200 gather to cheer Honduras' ousted president (AP)
• Nigerian VP says hopes Yar'Adua will return soon (Reut
• Thousands demand democracy in Hong Kong (AP)
• Australian breakthrough may save Tasmanian devils (AFP
• Taliban infiltrator in Afghan uniform kills 7 from CIA
• Afghanistan war: Suicide attack highlights Taliban reach
• Somalis in Yemen: Dangerously Intertwined Basket Cases
• Fox grants 'brief extension' in cable dispute (AP)
• Countdown is on for 121st Rose Parade (AP)
• Times Square revelers mark end of difficult decade (AP
• Airport pat-downs often ineffective security stop (AP)
• GPS-led travel goes amiss; 3 Ore. parties rescued (AP)
• Farmers hope 'grown in Wisconsin' sells in China (AP)
• CIA bombing raises question about safety protocols (AP
• Obama begins new year with eye on intel (AP)
• Mo. trucker's wife charged in killing of Ohio man (AP)
• Washington Times slashes staff; sports section out (AP
• Colorado's minimum wage becomes 1st in US to drop (AP)
• Limbaugh fans call show with get-well wishes (AP)
• After 2-plus decades, Navy destroyer breaks record (AP
• Montana 3rd state to allow doctor-assisted suicide (AP
• Ex-Minn. senator seeks revival in governor's race (AP)
• CDC: Same anthrax strain in drums, sick NH woman (AP)
• Did Americans get any healthier over past decade? (AP)
• Analysis: 2009 transformed US racial dynamics (AP)
• Urban Meyer says he wanted to hide chest pains (AP)
• Snow falls, spirits rise in outdoor practice (AP)
• Broyles catches 3 TDs as OU beats Stanford 31-27 (AP)
• Pastrana breaks world record for jump in rally car (AP
• Dobbs leads Navy to 35-13 win over Missouri (AP)
• Kraft Foods to sponsor Texas Stadium implosion (AP)
• AP source: Phillies, Baez agree to deal (AP)
• Brooks leads Rockets to win over Mavericks (Reuters)
• Williams runs for 2 TDs to lead Va Tech past Tenn. (AP
• McCarthy ready to quit Rovers as World Cup looms (AFP)
• Canada beats US in shootout in world juniors (AP)
• Oudin unafraid of Hopman rivals (AFP)
• Black golf pioneer Powell dies (AP)
• No charges against Tyson in airport scuffle (AFP)
• Schumacher's return glosses over F1 cracks (AP)
• Pearce sustains head injury in halfpipe accident (AP)
• Briton Moore spent part of captivity in Iran: U.S. (Re
• Drop in Iraq attacks levels off (AFP)
• Top US general stresses importance of Iraq vote (AP)
• Iraq 'regrets' US judge dropping Blackwater case (AFP)
• Iraq regrets Blackwater case dismissal, may sue (Reute
• Judge cites gov't missteps, tosses Blackwater case (AP
• Iraq civilian death toll down to 4,500 in 09: study (R
• Iraq death toll in 2009 lowest since the invasion (AFP
• Judge dismisses charges against Blackwater defendants
• Judge throws out Blackwater manslaughter charges (Reut
• The 'coalition of the willing' becomes an army of one
• Iraq bomb plotters recruited in US-run prison: police
• Britain, Iran downplay Tehran link to Iraq hostages (A
• Jobless claims fall unexpectedly as layoffs ease (AP)
• Obama to receive preliminary airline attack report (AP
• AP-GfK Poll: Americans seek silver lining in 2010 (AP)
• Plot exposes fissure in U.S. intelligence community (R
• Afghan attacks kill 8 CIA employees, 5 Canadians (Reut
• Pakistan seeks terrorism charges against Americans (Re
• Gunman kills four people in Finnish shopping mall (Reu
• Radio host Limbaugh hospitalized with chest pains (Reu
• Dutch, Nigerians to use full-body scans for flights (R
• AIG executive resigns over pay limits (Reuters)
• Tweets, sexting "unfriended" in U.S. banned word list
• Taliban claims attacks that killed Americans, Canadians
• Police: Gunman kills 5 in Finland, then self (AP)
• Taliban claim blasts killing Americans, Canadians (AP)
• UN to move some staff out of Pakistan for safety (AP)
• New Year revelers ready for better times in 2010 (AP)
• Can Berlusconi Get His Game Face Back On? (Time.com)
• Finnish mall gunman kills five, then found dead (AFP)
• Teenager arrested in West Bank mosque blaze (AP)
• Murder victims found hanging from Mexico overpass (AP)
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• Broadcasters' woes could spell trouble for free TV (AP
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• Somali pirates seize tanker, cargo ship (AP)
• Karzai sends team to probe Afghan civilian deaths (AP)
• Standoff over US base closure sours US-Japan ties (AP)
• Hugo Chavez's Domestic Crisis: A Plague of Kidnappings
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• Party While You Pedal: Beer Biking in Amsterdam (Time.
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• AP: Ponzi collapses nearly quadrupled in '09 (AP)
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• Details sought on Ireland, US clergy abuse cases (AP)
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• Comeback Henin eyes successful Australian Open (AFP)
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• Officials: Gunmen kill 5 Sunni guards in Iraq (AP)
• Three sentenced to death for June Iraq bombing (Reuter
• Lukoil-led group initials deal for Iraq oil field (AFP
• Iraqi handed $85,000 reward for car bomb tip-off (AFP)
• Three sentenced to death in Iraq for June bombing (AFP
• Iraq security adviser warns of Qaeda threat ahead of poll
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• Activist: NKorea apparently detains US missionary (AP)
• Charlie Sheen accused of using weapon (AP)
• Family says Nigeria attacker had cut off contact (Reut
• Police fire teargas in Iran protests: website (Reuters
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• JAL bankruptcy proposed as option to banks: sources (R
• Yemen arrests 29 al Qaeda suspects after raids (Reuter
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• Families of Americans held in Iran hire Iranian lawyer
• Suicide bomber kills 20 at Pakistan Ashura parade (AFP
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• Reports: Iran steps up crackdown on opposition (AP)
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• Israel to build 700 apartments in east Jerusalem (AP)
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• Pamela Anderson on Stage in the U.K.'s Pantomime Season
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• Obama to probe security gaps that allowed terror suspect on
• Will the West's criticism of China for jailing top dissiden
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• Merry Xmas in Hollywood: Box-office record falls (AP)
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• 40 Iranian prisoners in Iraq launch hunger strike (AP)
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• First case of highly drug-resistant TB found in US (AP
• Ferry sinks in Philippines; 6 dead, 22 missing (AP)
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• Nigerian charged with trying to blow up U.S. jet (Reut
• Iran website says four killed in Tehran protests (Reut
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• Hezbollah chief asks Egypt to stop Gaza border wall (R
• Bomb hits Hamas car in Beirut, casualties unclear (Reu
• Oklahoma firm recalling beef products in six states (R
• Nigerian charged with trying to blow up US plane (AFP)
• Four protesters killed in Tehran clashes: website (AFP
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• Hamas marks 1 year after war, but many stay home (AP)
• Activist: US missionary likely detained in NKorea (AP)
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• Venezuelan seeks to revive anti-Chavez movement (AP)
• U.S. plane attacker passed Nigeria security checks (Re
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• 20 pilot whales die on New Zealand beach, 43 saved (AP
• Soldier badly wounded in Afghanistan wants to return to dut
• In Sri Lanka, Tsunami Anniversary Inspires Mixed Reactions
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• Percy Sutton, attorney for Malcolm X, dies at 89 (AP)
• Father of Detroit would-be bomber warned US (AP)
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• RCR crew member dies of H1N1 complications (AP)
• Takahashi secures Olympic berth at Japan nationals (AP
• Blood and violence as millions mark Ashura in Iraq (AF
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• US commander: Iraq must be fair to Sunnis (AP)
• US cancels controversial Iraq pregnancy rules (AFP)
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• Failed Xmas attack raises new security concerns (AP)
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• U.S. says al Qaeda-linked man tries to blow up plane (
• Clashes erupt in Iran on Shi'ite holy day (Reuters)
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• Taliban planned to use Americans in Pakistan attacks (
• U.S. rights activist crosses into North Korea: reports
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• Nigerian with 'Al Qaeda ties' tries to blow up US jet
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• Report: Iranian forces, demonstrators clash (AP)
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• Pakistan's Turmoil Endangers Its Archaeological Treasures
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• Actor Charlie Sheen arrested in Colorado (AP)
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• Body of missing Maryland girl found in woods (AP)
• AP sources: Attempt to blow up airliner foiled (AP)
• Fla. family gets white Christmas with crushed ice (AP)
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• Chargers secure 1st-round bye, beat Titans 42-17 (AP)
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• Couple sues Gene Simmons over alleged attack (AP)
• Senate approves landmark healthcare overhaul (Reuters)
• Madoff being treated for hypertension: official (Reute
• Iran security clashes with cleric mourners: website (R
• Pope calls for peace amid concern over his security (R
• China defends Wen Jiabao's role in Copenhagen talks (R
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• Taliban release video of captured US soldier (AP)
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• AP Enterprise: Year after warships come, piracy up (AP
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• Argentina's 'disappeared:' Justice at last or reneging on a
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• Sex offender charged in Md. girl's disappearance (AP)
• Obama asked to halt wild-horse roundup in Nevada (AP)
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• Iraq police: 3 hurt as Christians, Shiites scuffle (AP
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• Geithner: U.S. job growth unlikely before spring (Reut
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• In Russia, foreboding about U.S. Afghan war (McClatchy
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• Benedict's Pope: Should Pius XII Become a Saint? (Time
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• Iraq chases many for corruption, catches few (Reuters)
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• Health care bill clears 2nd Senate hurdle Tues. (AP)
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• Suicide bomber kills 3 near NW Pakistan press club (AP
• White House picks new cyber coordinator (AP)
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• Iran nuclear trigger report a U.S. forgery: Ahmadinejad
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• Ahmadinejad dismisses US deadline for nuclear deal (AP
• Auschwitz sign theft re-enacted for investigators (AP)
• Karzai orders investigation into cousin's slaying (AP)
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• Dear President Obama: What North Korea Might Say (Time
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• Brazil's chief justice delays ruling on boy's fate (AP
• Sudan adopts referendum law despite southern opposition
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• Canada rules out raising taxes to curb deficit (Reuter
• 2 New Zealand farmers guilty on cow cruelty charge (AP
• New turmoil in Pakistan threatens to stall Obama's Afghan s
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• Calif. county considers toxic waste dump expansion (AP
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• Oral Roberts remembered as charismatic leader (AP)
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• 2nd baby beluga born at Chicago aquarium in a week (AP
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• Barcelona's Messi named World Player of the Year (AFP)
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• Road America takes over Milwaukee Nationwide race (AP)
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• Chinese-led group initials deal for Iraq oil field (AF
• Two Shiite worshippers, two soldiers dead in Iraq (AFP
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• Egypt's presence in Iraq would 'create balance' (AFP)
• Health Care bill clears key Senate test (AP)
• Philippine volcano gets louder, could erupt soon (AP)
• 2 Taliban die in clash with police in Afghan city (AP)
• Online retailers extend shipping deadlines (AP)
• Taylor Swift voted AP entertainer of the year (AP)
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• Protests mark funeral of dissident Iranian cleric (Reu
• Demjanjuk unmoved as Holocaust survivors testify (Reut
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• Aid groups adjust as funding crisis bites (Reuters)
• Clashes after Montazeri funeral in Iran (AFP)
• Polish police find Auschwitz sign in pieces (AFP)
• Iran cleric's funeral turns to opposition protest (AP)
• Polish police recover Auschwitz gate sign, damaged (AP
• Sarkozy demands Eurostar restart Tuesday (AP)
• AP Interview: US dad pins hopes on Brazil judge (AP)
• France's Hated Immigration Minister, Eric Besson: Cheers fr
• Eurostar may resume Tuesday 'if tests go well' (AFP)
• Former Israeli premier Olmert pleads not guilty (AP)
• Bus drivers fall victim to brutal Guatemalan gangs (AP
• At least 32 killed in unrest in central Nigeria (AFP)
• China defends deportation of Uighur asylum-seekers (AP
• Ex-conjoined twins leave hospital on birthday eve (AP)
• Tamils in Canada vote for independent homeland in Sri Lanka
• Will Your Next Car be Made in India? (Time.com)
• Storm-walloped East Coast returns to work — slowly (A
• Many take dim view of new-fangled Christmas lights (AP
• Economy, Obama inauguration: Top stories of 2009 (AP)
• Even after death, Roberts' hand to be felt at ORU (AP)
• 1 dead, 5 hurt in CA Coast Guard boat collision (AP)
• Actress Brittany Murphy dies in LA at age 32 (AP)
• India-flagged cargo ship adrift in North Pacific (AP)
• Did 'Jihadi cool' lure 5 Americans to Pakistan? (AP)
• NYC's flagship Macy's store reopens after fire (AP)
• Judge mulls pivotal issues in Kan. abortion trial (AP)
• Loophole lets mentally ill Texas juveniles go free (AP
• EPA, USDA push farmers to use coal waste on fields (AP
• Maine to consider cell phone cancer warning (AP)
• Natalie White wins 'Survivor,' collects $1M prize (AP)
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• Senate Democrats clear hurdle on health care bill (AP)
• Favre, Childress argue, Panthers beat Vikings 26-7 (AP
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• Chargers top grieving Bengals 27-24 on late FG (AP)
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• NFL to ask its players to donate brains for study (AP)
• Eagles, Chargers, Vikings, Cards get playoff spots (AP
• A's close to deal to acquire Crisp (AP)
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• Smith, White lead Texas A&M to win over Gonzaga (AP)
• Messi hits back at Argentina critics (AFP)
• Backes, Conklin lead Blues past Canucks (AP)
• Henin gains wildcard to Sydney International (AFP)
• Italian brothers make the Masters (AP)
• Asia set for mixed martial arts "revolution" (Reuters)
• Austrians 1-2-3 after opening slalom run (AP)
• Iraq: bombs kill 5 in northern city, Baghdad (AP)
• Iran troops still on Iraq's soil: Iraqi politician (AF
• Iraq town council chief killed in suicide bombing (AFP
• Iraq initials oil deal with Petronas-Japex group (AFP)
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• Mullen worries about Iran running out clock on U.S. (A
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• Senate Democrats seek to seal health care overhaul (AP
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• White-collar jobless join FedEx, UPS for holidays (AP)
• Report: Kevin Jonas, ex-hairdresser marry in NY (AP)
• Top Iran dissident cleric Montazeri dies at 87 (Reuter
• Democrats gain 60th vote on health bill (Reuters)
• U.N. climate talks end with bare minimum agreement (Re
• Brazil needle victim recovers, outrage at cruelty (Reu
• Hariri sees new page in Lebanon ties with Syria (Reute
• World leaders hammered over climate accord (AFP)
• Iran dissident Grand Ayatollah Montazeri dies (AFP)
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• Iraq says Iranian troops left disputed oil well (AP)
• Thousands of Taiwanese protest China envoy's visit (AP
• 50,000 travelers affected by Eurostar break downs (AP)
• China: Climate talks yielded 'positive' results (AP)
• Dutch teen who sought solo sailing trip disappears (AP
• Iran acknowledges prisoners were beaten to death (AP)
• Bodies of 8 men found in burned truck in Mexico (AP)
• Shell plans $5 bln sale of assets in Nigeria: report (
• Karzai says new cabinet to be "accountable" (Reuters)
• Canada's opposition says not keen on 2010 election (Re
• Shark bites diver in Australia (AFP)
• Copenhagen accord: 'essential beginning' to some, shaky fou
• Why I Would Sign the 'Copenhagen Accord' (OneWorld.net
• Storm continues to wallop East Coast, heads north (AP)
• What's in health care proposals for 5 Americans (AP)
• At 100, Boy Scouts say they're still `essential' (AP)
• Evangelical church opens doors fully to gays (AP)
• Prison population to have first drop since 1972 (AP)
• Facing prison, Astor's son bares private life (AP)
• Too cold for nude protest, NYC bikers switch gears (AP
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• Calif. city's police to wear head-mounted cameras (AP)
• Fear of violence grows in mountaintop mining fight (AP
• Hawaii dimmed by education, election, health cuts (AP)
• Friend defends husband of missing Utah woman (AP)
• Worker dies after falling in pit at Denver airport (AP
• Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care (AP)
• Obama hails climate breakthrough (AP)
• Pa. police accused of cover-up in immigrant attack (AP
• March over: Cowboys send Saints to first loss (AP)
• Penn St. wins record 3rd straight volleyball title (AP
• Wyoming beats Fresno St in 2OT in New Mexico Bowl (AP)
• Aufdenblatten wins super-G, Vonn third (AP)
• Freshman Sanu leads Rutgers in St. Petersburg Bowl (AP
• Longhorns shred Tar Heels' defense, win 103-90 (AP)
• Bundchen reveals name of son with Brady: Benjamin (AP)
• Reds give Rolen $13 million extension (AP)
• Bryant sparks Lakers to big win over Nets (Reuters)
• Griner's near triple-double leads No. 6 Baylor (AP)
• Lampard won't take extra pleasure from West Ham win (A
• Ovechkin, Caps rally to beat Oilers (AP)
• Pablo Martin leads South African Open (AP)
• Pavlik defends title with knockout of Espino (AP)
• Bjoergen, Northug win cross-country WCup sprints (AP)
• Iran troops leave oil well, still in Iraq: Dabbagh (AF
• Officials: Iranian troops leave disputed oil well (AP)
• Pipeline sabotage halts oil exports from northern Iraq
• Iran troops have made partial withdrawal: Iraq (Reuter
• ON THE ROAD WITH MULLEN: Parking concerns in Iraq (AP)
• U.S. Companies Shut Out as Iraq Auctions Its Oil Fields
• Key defense spending vote in Senate on Saturday (AP)
• Make-or-break for fate of health care on Saturday (AP)
• Jackson's 'Captain EO' to return to Disneyland (AP)
• U.N. climate meeting aims to agree new pact by end of 2010
• Senate approves $636 billion military spending bill (R
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• U.S. helped Yemen with hardware, intelligence: report
• P&G recalls DayQuil not in child-proof packaging (Reut
• Copenhagen deal passed amid condemnation (AFP)
• Zardari convenes Pakistan crisis talks (AFP)
• A divided UN conference recognizes climate deal (AP)
• John Paul II moves a step closer to beatification (AP)
• Poland tightens border in hunt for Auschwitz sign (AP)
• Karzai presents new Afghan Cabinet list (AP)
• Passengers stranded in Channel Tunnel (AFP)
• Needles successfully extracted from Brazil boy (AP)
• Nigeria rebels claim attack over talks delay (Reuters)
• Afghanistan unveils new cabinet, technocrats stay (Reu
• Canada says must go in tandem with U.S. on climate (Re
• Twitter hacked: 'Iranian Cyber Army' signs off with poem to
• Foul pre-Christmas weekend in store for East Coast (AP
• Judge extends block on Oklahoma abortion law (AP)
• Book explores evangelical monopoly in sports world (AP
• Some schools are dropping driver's ed to cut costs (AP
• Police still puzzled over Utah mom's disappearance (AP
• Flying Chihuahuas: Dogs change coast in big exodus (AP
• NC mom sentenced for putting son in boiling water (AP)
• Calif. stimulus czar falling short of expectations (AP
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• NC Supreme Court halts release of 2 murderers (AP)
• Texts lead Utah police to 4 dead in murder-suicide (AP
• Christmas trees showing up with live 'ornaments' (AP)
• Fugitive doc's ex-patients want their day in court (AP
• Bikers in the buff to protest NY bike lane removal (AP
• Va. man convicted of in-home indecent exposure (AP)
• NY woman in pet torture case held on $100K bail (AP)
• Search continues for 2 missing boaters from Fla. (AP)
• Phelps in 3 races for Duel in Pool finale (AP)
• Embattled Woods wins PGA Tour player of the year (AP)
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• Report: USC RB's use of SUV being investigated (AP)
• Tag Heuer to drop Tiger Woods from US campaigns (AP)
• Bengals try to return focus to field (AP)
• Bradley to Seattle and Silva to Cubs (AP)
• Sixers snap Celtics' 11-game streak with 98-97 win (AP
• Villanova beats Montana 23-21 in FCS title game (AP)
• Chelsea seek to consolidate lead at West Ham (AFP)
• Raymond helps Canucks beat Capitals 3-2 (AP)
• PGA Tour has 1 fewer event, $4 million less money (AP)
• Former track owners abandon NASCAR lawsuit (AP)
• Jones' relay teammates lose ruling to keep medals (AP)
• Firms to sign pre-contracts for 7 Iraqi oil fields (AF
• US: Iraq not 'pushed around' by Iran (AP)
• Iran acknowledges oil well takeover (AFP)
• Iran seeks diplomatic fix for Iraq border dispute (Reu
• Iraq says new mass grave found near Kirkuk (AP)
• Iraq accuses Iran of seizing oil well near border (AP)
• Adm. Mullen tours Iraqi market (AP)
• Iraq accuses Iran of seizing oil well on border (McCla
• Top US officer and celebs visit troops in Iraq (AFP)
• US on watch for Iranian meddling in Iraq voting (AP)
• Iraq demands withdrawal of Iranian troops (Reuters)
• SkyGrabber: hack of US drones shows how quickly insurgents
• Official: Obama, Chinese move forward on climate (AP)
• It's now Democrat vs. Democrat on health care (AP)
• Wrap-up bill clears Senate hurdle (AP)
• Mumbai gunman recants confession, alleges torture (AP)
• China, U.S. hold key to U.N. climate talks (Reuters)
• Democrat rejects health bill compromise (Reuters)
• Twitter hacked by "Iranian Cyber Army"? (Reuters)
• Super Saturday expectations high for U.S. retailers (R
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• Russia, U.S. close to nuclear pact: report (Reuters)
• Accused Mumbai attacker retracts confession (Reuters)
• Obama urges climate action, offers no new proposals (R
• World leaders struggle to nail down climate pact (AFP)
• Obama, Wen offer no new emissions cuts at summit (AP)
• Police: Auschwitz 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign stolen (AP)
• Suicide bomber near NW Pakistan mosque kills 10 (AP)
• Iran making new model centrifuges for nuke program (AP
• Hackers steal SKorean-US military secrets (AP)
• Yemen's Hidden War: Is Iran Causing Trouble? (Time.com
• Infamous "work" sign stolen at Auschwitz death camp (R
• 9 dead in cargo ship sinking off Lebanese coast (AP)
• Police: Brazil boy stuck with needles in rituals (AP)
• Portuguese warship spots 6 suspected pirates (AP)
• Mumbai attacks suspect says he was framed (AFP)
• Tories have lead of 6 to 9 points in polls (Reuters)
• Japanese whalers using 'military' sonic device: activists
• Pakistan stops defense minister from making official trip
• Mexican drug lord: Why Arturo Beltran Levya's death matters
• Sudan Lays Groundwork for Elections, Peace (OneWorld.n
• Report: Death sentences decline; death rows shrink (AP
• Fugitive US doc in hospital for stabbing himself (AP)
• Domestic violence victim granted asylum in US (AP)
• Police: 2 adults, 2 children slain in Utah apt. (AP)
• Storms flood Fla., bear snow for mid-Atlantic (AP)
• Free after 35 years: DNA clears Florida inmate (AP)
• Cops: Missing Utah mom's son confirms camping trip (AP
• Calif. school team's success linked to Snoop Dogg (AP)
• Mom of US hiker in Iran pleads to supreme leader (AP)
• Calif. apartments evacuated as cliff crumbles (AP)
• Police press search for missing 4-year-old NY boy (AP)
• Acid oceans: the 'evil twin' of climate change (AP)
• 11 baby deaths now linked to Simplicity cribs (AP)
• Veterans find peace working on San Diego-area farm (AP
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• Police: 4 family members slain in Utah apt. (AP)
• Obama hopes to seal the climate deal in Copenhagen (AP
• Texas polygamist gets 33 years for child sex abuse (AP
• Calif. man convicted of throwing wife off cliff (AP)
• 3 family members found dead in Manhattan apartment (AP
• 14-0: Colts stay unbeaten with 35-31 win over Jags (AP
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• Knight: college hoops lacks integrity (AP)
• Redskins shakeup: Bruce Allen is GM, Cerrato quits (AP
• British bookies take bets on Woods' divorce (AP)
• Shocked in Seattle: Lee wanted to stay with Phils (AP)
• Bengals' Henry dies from injuries in fall (Reuters)
• AP Sources: Atkins, Gonzalez agree with Orioles (AP)
• Wade allowed early exit as Heat cruise past Magic (Reu
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• Beckham set for Old Trafford return (AFP)
• Verbruggen and Pound close war of words (AFP)
• Thornton scores twice in Sharks' victory. (AP)
• Cleared Gasquet ready to turn the page (AFP)
• Woods wins golf writers award for 10th time (AP)
• Japan's Hasegawa retains WBC bantamweight title (AFP)
• Patrick to make NASCAR debut at California (AP)
• Vonn opens big lead in World Cup super-combi (AP)
• Iraq army on alert over threats against Christians (AF
• Mullen in Iraq: US drawdown on schedule (AP)
• Iranian forces take over Iraq oil well: US army (AFP)
• Security checks choking and costing Baghdad dearly (AF
• Pentagon plays down security breach with US drones (AF
• Babylon's last alcohol seller arrested: family (AFP)
• US fixed drones hacked by Iraqi insurgents: Pentagon (
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• New jobless benefit claims rise unexpectedly (AP)
• Democrats vow to close Medicare 'doughnut hole' (AP)
• AP-GfK Poll: Gains for Obama, not his Afghan plans (AP
• Citi to suspend foreclosures for 30 days (AP)
• Forced evacuations around Philippine volcano (AP)
• Doctors airlift boy with 42 needles stuck in him (AP)
• AP IMPACT: US drug war crackdown misses the money (AP)
• U.S. backs $100 billion climate fund (Reuters)
• Bernanke confirmation seen passing first hurdle (Reute
• Mexican forces kill drug lord Beltran Leyva (Reuters)
• Obama heads to Copenhagen as climate talks falter (Reu
• Guantanamo may close by summer: U.S. official (Reuters
• Iran missile test draws Western condemnation (Reuters)
• Bernanke named Time magazine's Person of the Year (Reu
• U.S. ramps up aerial spying for Afghan surge (Reuters)
• Leaders fear climate summit failure (AFP)
• Pakistan court voids Zardari amnesty (AFP)
• Clinton: US would help raise billions on climate (AP)
• Yemen: Up to 34 al-Qaida militants killed (AP)
• Bandaged Berlusconi leaves hospital after attack (AP)
• Mexican navy kills top cartel kingpin in shootout (AP)
• Monument lifted from Cleopatra's underwater city (AP)
• Under U.S. Pressure, Pakistan Balks at Helping on Afghan Ta
• Spanish lawmakers vote to ease abortion law (AP)
• Palestinian village caught amid Israel settlements (AP
• US dad wins Brazil court ruling on son's custody (AP)
• Nigeria court dismisses charges against ex-governor (A
• Pakistan officials: Suspected US missiles kill 2 (AP)
• Global housing crisis? What crisis? Vancouver asks (Re
• Rio Tinto ships first iron ore to India (AFP)
• Pelosi: Obama's on his own to win funds for Afghan buildup
• Why the PLO extended Abbas's term (The Christian Scien
• Behind the Murder of a Drug Czar (Time.com)
• India's Trash Pickers Keep Global Warming in Check (On
• As wage theft rises, states and cities crack down (AP)
• Colo. food bank pioneers gluten-free donations (AP)
• Texas parents, school tangle over boy's long locks (AP
• Utah mom's brother-in-law: Husband was controlling (AP
• Dude, they're putting pot in more than brownies (AP)
• SC gov again dodges removal; lawmakers OK rebuke (AP)
• $8.5B CityCenter's centerpiece opens in Las Vegas (AP)
• Vt. court eyes value of love of man's best friend (AP)
• Dead rodents, skinny snakes found in Texas raid (AP)
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• Pa. police chief accused of cover-up ordered held (AP)
• Scandals' domino effect shakes Ga. GOP leaders (AP)
• Laredo could be largest US city without bookstore (AP)
• Authorities: Man falls into pit in Ky. cave, dies (AP)
• NC woman accused of hiding mother's spring death (AP)
• Police probe shooting in LA hospital parking lot (AP)
• Mom lost custody of girls same day as 4 killings (AP)
• Hotel not source of fatal Legionnaires' disease (AP)
• Attorney: Fort Hood suspect moved out of ICU (AP)
• Swine flu vaccine now plentiful in half the states (AP
• Tiger Woods voted AP's top athlete of the decade (AP)
• Cerrato resigns as Redskins' front office chief (AP)
• Phillies get Halladay, Mariners acquire Lee (AP)
• On day like no other, 2 Cy Young winners swapped (AP)
• Kobe's jumper at OT buzzer lifts Lakers over Bucks (AP
• Agent: Bengals receiver Henry 'battling for life' (AP)
• Bengals' Henry suffers life-threatening injuries: report
• AP Source: Gonzalez, Orioles agree on 2-year deal (AP)
• West leads Hornets to 95-87 win over Pistons (AP)
• Redus, South Alabama edge Ark.-Little Rock 74-71 (AP)
• Beckham dreaming of United return (AFP)
• Contador says 2010 Tour of Spain route favors climbers
• Sens' Elliott shuts out Sabres 2-0 (AP)
• Tennis chiefs clear Wickmayer, Malisse to play (AFP)
• Artest disagrees with backlash against Woods (AP)
• APNewsBreak: McCain again urges pardon for boxer (AP)
• Renault says it will stay in Formula 1 (AP)
• Luge: Grimmette-Martin advance to fourth Olympics (AP)
• Cheap software 'helps Iraqi militants track US drones'
• Kidnapped Guardian journalist freed in Afghanistan (Re
• Iraq to relaunch air force nearly 20 years after Kuwait war
• Iraq PM implicates security in Baghdad blasts (AP)
• Iraq security forces involved in bombings: PM (Reuters
• Iraq to offer up to $85,000 for car bomb tip-offs (AFP
• Lawmakers urge Obama to halt relocation of Iran dissidents
• Iranian dissident group defies order to leave Iraq (Mc
• Gulf brushes off Iraq oil threat, nears joint currency
• Baby among five killed in Iraq attacks (AFP)
• Iraqi Kurds voice anger at Turkish party ban (AFP)
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• AP sources: Ill. prison to get Gitmo detainees (AP)
• Obama to work to solidify support for health bill (AP)
• Suicide blast kills 22 in crowded Pakistani market (AP
• Obama touting home energy efficiency program (AP)
• November wholesale inflation up more than expected (AP
• Australian government to introduce Internet filter (AP
• Aussie scientists find coconut-carrying octopus (AP)
• Producer prices higher than expected (Reuters)
• Medicare "buy-in" unlikely to survive in Senate (Reute
• Geithner: TARP to earn healthy profit for U.S (Reuters
• Pakistan military not seeking takeover: U.S. general (
• Ministers try to break deadlock at climate talks (Reut
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• Abbas sticks by terms for talks, rules out violence (R
• Russia, U.S. may ink nuclear deal at climate talks (Re
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• Harassment across Arab world drives women inside (AP)
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• Afghan official: 8 killed in Kabul suicide bombing (AP
• 20,000 evacuated as Philippine volcano oozes lava (AP)
• Silvio Berlusconi Attack: Will Italy's PM Gain Sympathy?
• Berlusconi joins long list of targeted politicians (AP
• Gulf Arab states move closer to single currency (AP)
• Mexico: Grammy winner sang at drug cartel's party (AP)
• Sudan opposition face charges over banned rally (Reute
• Biden: US policy is to advance Afghan stability (AP)
• Canada leading indicator jumps in November (Reuters)
• Australia announces controversial Internet filter (AFP
• North Korea weapons: How much slips through? (The Chri
• Obama's Afghan surge: Long war with uncertain outcome
• `Up in the Air' leads Golden Globes with 6 noms (AP)
• Detroit artists use city's blight as their canvas (AP)
• 'No sign' of 2 missing Mount Hood climbers (AP)
• Vermont AG seeks clues on dairy monopoly claims (AP)
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• Interior minister wants Iraq to turn page on Baathists
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• Police: Body of Cyprus president stolen from grave (AP
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• Mich. AG to give deposition in slain stripper suit (AP
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• Maliki, pressed over bombings, offers up interior minister
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• Israeli PM offers new benefits to settlers (AP)
• Zelaya negotiating deal to leave Honduras (AP)
• Group: Mugabe loyalists raped women during vote (AP)
• Gunmen hold 57 hostages in Philippines (Reuters)
• Canada knew of Afghan detainee abuse risk: general (Re
• More than 120 wildfires rage in Australia (AFP)
• Pakistani police arrest 5 Americans with alleged terror tie
• Leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo faces subversion case
• Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill: U.S., Western Donors Keep Quiet
• Tiny Tuvalu Shocks Climate Talks (OneWorld.net)
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• Promotion day arrives for white Conn. firefighters (AP
• Prison expert: Accused Smart kidnapper incompetent (AP
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• Court to rule if Polanski can fight case from afar (AP
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• Suit: NY wrong-way victims suffered terror, pain (AP)
• NYC passes energy-efficiency bills for buildings (AP)
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• Wall leads No. 4 Kentucky over No. 14 UConn 64-61 (AP)
• Lakers roll to 10th straight win with big 4th (AP)
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• Everton in talks to sign Donovan on loan from LA (AP)
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• Milwaukee lands Wolf & Hawkins; O's get Millwood (AP)
• Lakers blitz Jazz to win 10th in a row (Reuters)
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• Al-Qaida claims this week's deadly Baghdad blasts (AP)
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• Iraqi PM faces grilling over spate of bombings (AFP)
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• Iraq to auction oilfields in bid to boost output (AFP)
• Qaeda-linked militants say behind Baghdad bombings (Re
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• Iraq PM fires Baghdad security forces chief (AFP)
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• Bailout watchdog: Crisis response worked, somewhat (AP
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• Democrats reach deal on health bill (Reuters)
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• Coakley wins primary for Kennedy's Senate seat (Reuter
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• Climate talks seek calm after fury at draft text (AFP)
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• EPA chief: US will regulate CO2 with common sense (AP)
• China closes file-sharing sites in crackdown (AP)
• Iran: UN observatory near border is spy station (AP)
• Philippine police: 161 suspects in massacre sought (AP
• Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Collection Under Threat (Time.c
• Al-Qaida says 4 European hostages in good health (AP)
• Israel gives initial OK to Jerusalem referendum (AP)
• Chavez opponent faces graft charges (AP)
• 'Great progress' in Zimbabwe: UN official (AFP)
• US officials predict success for new Afghan plan (AP)
• Halak's 45 saves stamp Habs win over Senators (Reuters
• Australia bans NKorean artists, accused of 'censorship'
• Killing bin Laden crucial to defeating al Qaida, McChrystal
• Is Hiroshima memorial a fair legacy for Harry Truman?
• Afghanistan War Surge: Might the Taliban Compromise Now?
• Climate: 'Moving Toward Modest Cooperation' (OneWorld.
• Heavy snowfall, wind pounding Midwest, New England (AP
• Kennedy special election puts GOP in spotlight (AP)
• No one hurt in college classroom shooting in Va. (AP)
• After 30 years, NJ quadriplegic hunter takes aim (AP)
• 4 slain Wash. officers honored at memorial (AP)
• Police: Md. woman tried to cut out unborn baby (AP)
• Holiday border crackdown targets fruit, raw pork (AP)
• WWII veteran had Hitler's art book on bookshelf (AP)
• Holy mackerel! 1 year since Blagojevich arrest (AP)
• Patient accused of shooting doctor at Ky. clinic (AP)
• Ohio executes inmate with one-drug injection (AP)
• Accused terrorist bridged two different worlds (AP)
• No Asian carp found in channel where DNA had been (AP)
• Episcopal lesbian bishop calls election liberating (AP
• Senator: Va. medal winner can keep his flagpole (AP)
• Conn. ex-cop acquitted of manslaughter, assault (AP)
• How fake sites trick search engines to hit the top (AP
• App in the hand finds birds in bushes as you roam (AP)
• Conn. lifer seeks DNA testing — on murder victim (AP)
• Woman's 911 call from Woods' home: 'Hurry up' (AP)
• Granderson headed to Yanks as part of 3-team deal (AP)
• House panel considers college football playoffs (AP)
• NFL fines Ochocinco $30K for poncho, sombrero (AP)
• Momentum for Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight grows (AP)
• Conley's drive lifts Grizzlies over Cavs in OT (AP)
• Vikings turn to rookie to replace Henderson (AP)
• Twins designate RHP Boof Bonser for assignment (AP)
• Nets get first road win, beat Bulls to go to 2-19 (AP)
• Stanford AD: Harbaugh not a Notre Dame candidate (AP)
• Barcelona, Inter Milan on brink of last 16 (AFP)
• Jordanian prince among 6 proposed new IOC members (AP)
• Sexton scores first 2 NHL goals to rally Ducks (AP)
• One tournament speaks to Annika's dominance (AP)
• Lawsuit accuses Miguel Cotto of sexual harassment (AP)
• Patrick unveils No. 7 JR Motorsports stock car (AP)
• Plenty of pressure on Vonn as Olympics approach (AP)
• Iraq's Maliki blasts foreign support for bombings (Reu
• Iraqi PM asks for patience after Baghdad bombings (AP)
• Iraq bombers backed by foreign groups: police (AFP)
• Iraqi leaders under fire over Baghdad blasts (AFP)
• School textbook highlights Iraq's Sunni-Shiite divide
• Biden calls Iraqi leaders after bombing (AFP)
• Dog survives Baghdad suicide bombing, owners die (AP)
• Iraq sets parliamentary elections for March 7 (AP)
• UK believed Iraqi weapons had been dismantled (AP)
• Iraq sets March 7 for poll after political wrangling (
• Iraq general election to be held on March 7 (AFP)
• 127 dead in Baghdad car bombings (McClatchy Newspapers
• White House condemns bombings in Iraq (AP)
• Obama to spell out new job-creating initiative (AP)
• 'Family Ties' actor arrested after Colo. assault (AP)
• Top U.S. general, envoy in Afghanistan face Congress (
• Poor demand more from rich to unlock climate talks (Re
• Woman taken to hospital from Tiger Woods' home (Reuter
• Hunger, family homelessness on rise in U.S. cities (Re
• India plans to try Chicago man for Mumbai attacks (Reu
• U.S. envoy in North Korea to push nuclear talks (Reute
• Bernanke says economy improving (Reuters)
• World's hottest decade adds to pressure for climate accord
• Iran: More than 200 arrested in student protests (AP)
• Coordinated blasts hit Baghdad; kill at least 103 (AP)
• UN: 2000-2009 likely warmest decade on record (AP)
• Afghan leader: Help needed to pay for larger army (AP)
• Obama envoy begins rare trip to NKorea (AP)
• Population Report: Taiwan Birthrate Now World's Lowest
• 'Three dead' in German plane crash (AFP)
• Palestinians boycott Israeli settlement goods (AP)
• Brazil: No recognition for new Honduras government (AP
• World Cup village for German fans (AFP)
• Afghan surge, Obama get opinion poll boost (AFP)
• Canada building permits surge 18 percent in October (R
• Australia accused of censorship over NKorean art (AP)
• Climate change talks: What to look for at Copenhagen (
• Ohio killer awaits 1st US 1-drug lethal injection (AP)
• Fierce snowstorm gains strength after hitting West (AP
• Mass. voters taking 1st step to fill Kennedy seat (AP)
• Gas line explodes at Ill. factory; debris kills 1 (AP)
• Police find body of Wi. man wanted in 4 homicides (AP)
• Virgin Galactic unveils commercial spaceship (AP)
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• Police: NC Marine dies in argument over game (AP)
• Pearl Harbor attack remembered 68 years later (AP)
• Ex-Detroit mayor denies threat to prosecutor (AP)
• Gates to Afghans: US `in this thing to win' (AP)
• With familiarity, Letterman jokes about Woods (AP)
• Mullen expects casualties to rise in Afghanistan (AP)
• Ohio killer awaits fate as 1st execution on 1 drug (AP
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• Historic EPA finding: Greenhouse gases harm humans (AP
• Fire dept: Medics went to Tiger Woods' complex (AP)
• Rodgers throws 3 TDs as Packers beat Ravens 27-14 (AP)
• McCoy, Tebow among five Heisman finalists (AP)
• Brodeur ties Sawchuk with 103rd career shutout (AP)
• Nuggets spoil AI's return to Philly with 93-83 win (AP
• AP source: Danica Patrick reaches NASCAR deal (AP)
• Packers down Ravens to boost playoff hopes (Reuters)
• Much talk, little action as winter meetings open (AP)
• Emotional Allen Iverson marks Philly return (AP)
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• 2-Min. Bio: Student Amanda Knox, on Trial in Italy (Ti
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• Growing Up with HIV (OneWorld.net)
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