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CNN Student News Transcript: February 12, 2009 February 11, 2009 at 11:23 pm February 12, 2009 Vegas magician, family see their income disappear February 11, 2009 at 11:02 pm Now you see it, now you don't. CNN Student News: Ten Questions February 11, 2009 at 10:14 pm February 12, 2009 Commentary: Bonus by another name is bogus February 11, 2009 at 9:18 pm And timing is everything when it comes to cashing in during the bailout. Ex-presidents of Latin America urge legal marijuana February 11, 2009 at 9:05 pm Former presidents of Mexico, Colombia and Brazil called Wednesday for the decriminalization of marijuana for personal use and a change in tactics on the war on drugs, a Spanish news agency said. Rulings on autism-vaccination connection expected February 11, 2009 at 8:45 pm A Department of Justice special court will hand down rulings Thursday in cases asking whether certain vaccines cause autism, the lead plaintiffs' attorney told CNN Wednesday. Violent arrest caught on tape sparks investigation February 11, 2009 at 8:40 pm The Fresno Police Department has launched an internal investigation after amateur video surfaced of two officers punching and beating a man during his arrest. Man dragged under van 17 miles, dies, police say February 11, 2009 at 8:00 pm A pedestrian was struck twice by vehicles in Queens and dragged for 17 miles by the second vehicle before police found him dead in Brooklyn, New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told reporters Wednesday. Smithsonian exhibit pays homage to Lincoln February 11, 2009 at 7:35 pm One can only imagine the sights this hat has seen. Perched atop a man who towered over his peers at 6 foot 4 inches, this hat must have had quite a view. Present-day Abe Lincoln proud of his name February 11, 2009 at 7:34 pm Meet Abraham Lincoln. Belgian 'al Qaeda cell' linked to 2006 airline plot February 11, 2009 at 7:11 pm Last December 11, fourteen individuals were arrested in the early hours of the morning in one of the largest counterterrorism operations in Belgian history. Six were eventually charged with participation in a terrorist group. The others were released. Ex-girlfriend files suit, says Alomar exposed her to AIDS February 11, 2009 at 7:08 pm A lawsuit filed January 30 by baseball great Roberto Alomar's ex-girlfriend alleges he engaged in unprotected sex with her while suffering from HIV/AIDS. Astros' Tejada pleads guilty to lying, apologizes February 11, 2009 at 7:07 pm Shortly after pleading guilty in federal court to a misdemeanor count of lying to Congress about his knowledge of a former teammate's use of performance-enhancing drugs, baseball player Miguel Tejada apologized -- to everyone. U.S. Navy arrests pirate suspects in Gulf of Aden February 11, 2009 at 7:07 pm The U.S. Navy has captured seven suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the first arrests by a U.S.-led task force set up to curb rampant piracy off the Horn of Africa, a Navy spokesman said Wednesday. Girl, 5, likely taken from Florida home, police say February 11, 2009 at 3:43 pm A missing 5-year-old Florida girl was most likely abducted from her home in rural Florida, police said Wednesday. Peanut company officials spurn Congress' questions February 11, 2009 at 3:43 pm The president of a peanut company and a plant manager accused of knowingly distributing contaminated food refused to answer questions posed by members of Congress on Wednesday, citing their Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination. Agreement reached on proposed stimulus bill February 11, 2009 at 3:36 pm Negotiators have resolved the differences between the House and Senate versions of the stimulus bill, Sen. Harry Reid said Wednesday. Muzak files for bankruptcy February 11, 2009 at 3:28 pm Muzak, the company that put pop, string-filled arrangements of rock songs in your elevator, filed bankruptcy papers Tuesday after it missed a $105 million payment to creditors. Homeless woman's plea to Obama draws flood of support February 11, 2009 at 3:21 pm She's being hailed as the "face of the economic crisis," and now Henrietta Hughes has become something of a media star after reaching out to President Obama in an emotional plea for help. Quiz: How many calories do you drink? February 11, 2009 at 3:14 pm Top seed Serena reaches Paris second round February 11, 2009 at 2:55 pm Top seed and world number one Serena Williams cruised into the second round of the Paris Indoor Open with a straight sets victory over Czech left-hander Iveta Benesova on Wednesday. Chris Brown case ongoing February 11, 2009 at 2:44 pm The investigation into what happened between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna on a Hollywood street early Sunday remained in the hands of police Wednesday, a day after the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office said it needed more information before deciding on formal charges. Madoff's wife withdrew $15.5M before his arrest February 11, 2009 at 2:39 pm The wife of accused swindler Bernard Madoff pulled $15.5 million out of a Madoff-related brokerage firm in Massachusetts in the weeks before his arrest, authorities there disclosed Wednesday. Eating his way to a six-pack with 16 eggs a day February 11, 2009 at 2:30 pm Every day, Jason Dinant chows down 16 hard-boiled egg whites, one and a quarter pound of meat and four cups of vegetables, sprinkled with an occasional carbohydrate. France rugby star Fritz banned three weeks February 11, 2009 at 2:29 pm France centre Florian Fritz has been handed a three-week ban for striking an opponent, ruling him out of Saturday's Six Nations home game against Scotland and the visit of champions Wales to Paris. Amputee, doctor of poor faces losing his home February 11, 2009 at 2:28 pm Luis Caplan served the poor of the South Bronx for decades out of a small medical office. His leg was amputated after a bout with cancer in 1990, yet he continued to work for another five years. Girl, 5, likely taken from Florida home, police say February 11, 2009 at 2:27 pm A missing 5-year-old Florida girl was most likely abducted from her home in rural Florida, police said Wednesday. U.N. envoy 'motivates Somali warlords' February 11, 2009 at 2:24 pm A controversial comment by the top U.N. envoy to Somalia "motivates" those who have carried out recent fatal attacks against journalists in the war-torn country, the head of the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) said Wednesday. Justice Dept. to investigate Ticketmaster-Live Nation merger February 11, 2009 at 2:14 pm The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which two lawmakers said would create a "near monopoly" in concert ticketing. Double car bombing targets Shiite pilgrims; 16 killed February 11, 2009 at 1:55 pm A double car bombing killed 16 people and wounded 43 others Wednesday at a Baghdad bus station where Shiite pilgrims had gathered ahead of an upcoming holy day, according to an official with Iraq's Interior Ministry. Top TARP handouts, top CEO salaries February 11, 2009 at 1:44 pm Slayings shock super-yacht industry February 11, 2009 at 1:17 pm The slayings of two super-yacht staff within two weeks have shaken the luxury yacht industry and sparked calls for crews to exercise extreme caution.