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Disabled kids show host draws criticism, praise February 28, 2009 at 7:20 am A children's show host who was born with one hand is facing criticism from parents over her disability. Nepal beefs up security ahead of Tibet anniversary February 28, 2009 at 7:02 am Authorities in Nepal said Saturday they have beefed up security near the Chinese Embassy to stop any possible anti-Chinese demonstrations in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's flight from Tibet. Two rockets strike southern Israeli city February 28, 2009 at 6:32 am Two rockets were fired Saturday morning from Gaza and landed in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, one of them hitting an educational institution and the other landing in an open area, the Israeli military said. Mugabe hosts lavish party despite national crisis February 28, 2009 at 6:28 am Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was celebrating his 85th birthday with a lavish all-day party Saturday despite the fact that the country is gripped by an economic and health crisis. Small plane crashes in Louisiana February 28, 2009 at 6:03 am A small plane crashed in the woods of southeastern Louisiana early Saturday, local ambulance officials said. India may bid as Gandhi's glasses are auctioned February 28, 2009 at 5:39 am India is trying to reclaim the famous metal-rimmed glasses and other artifacts once owned by freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi that are up for auction next week in New York, a top official said Saturday. Trial delayed for baseball hero Bonds February 28, 2009 at 1:18 am Baseball slugger Barry Bonds won't be headed to court Monday after all. Slain reporter's father fearful of anti-Semitism on campus February 28, 2009 at 1:10 am Jewish students and faculty at California universities fear for their safety on campus because of threats aimed at them over the Middle East conflict, the father of a slain Wall Street Journal reporter said Friday. Zakaria: Policy on radical Islam should see distinctions February 28, 2009 at 12:15 am The Pakistani government recently announced a truce with the Taliban and allowed it to set up Islamic courts in the country's Swat Valley. Reports abound that girls will no longer be allowed to go to school, that brutal beatings are taking place for minor infractions, and the list goes on. Church deacon, soccer coach, father -- bank robbery suspect February 27, 2009 at 10:59 pm Bruce Windsor is known as many things: church deacon, soccer coach, father of four. But facing potential financial problems, he's now known as something else: suspected bank robber. Topless coffee shop a hit in small Maine town February 27, 2009 at 10:47 pm It's a tough time for businesses, but one entrepreneur may have found the recipe for success. Elie Wiesel says he can't forgive Bernie Madoff February 27, 2009 at 10:29 pm Elie Wiesel, the Nazi concentration camp survivor who went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize, showed little inclination this week to make peace with accused swindler Bernie Madoff, whom he called "one of the greatest scoundrels, thieves, liars, criminals." U.S. families feel sting of Mexico's drug violence February 27, 2009 at 10:10 pm Jose Molinar knew something wasn't right. He hadn't heard from his wife for a few hours, which was not sitting well with him. Displaced Somalis return to Mogadishu, despite heavy fighting February 27, 2009 at 9:17 pm More than 40,000 Somalis have returned to the abandoned neighborhoods of Mogadishu in the past six weeks, despite some of the heaviest fighting in months, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said Friday. Japan sinks deeper into recession February 27, 2009 at 8:38 pm The extent of the economic malaise that has descended on once-prosperous Japan is evident in the latest economic figures showing the steepest ever fall in the Far Eastern nation's industrial output. Former RBS boss' hefty pension stirs outrage February 27, 2009 at 8:36 pm The embattled former RBS boss Fred Goodwin might want to consider leaving Britain until the media storm and outrage over his estimated £650,000-a-year ($933,000) pension has settled; it may have to be a very long break. Second arrest made in immigrant's fatal beating February 27, 2009 at 8:02 pm New York police have made a second arrest in the beating death last December of an Ecuadorian immigrant -- an apparent anti-Latino and anti-gay hate crime, an official with Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes' office said Friday. Turkish Airlines plane fell 'vertically' to ground February 27, 2009 at 7:20 pm The Turkish Airlines plane that crashed this week in Amsterdam fell almost vertically to the ground, making only a short track in the muddy farmer's field where it went down, Dutch investigators said Friday. Alleged terrorist charged with conspiracy February 27, 2009 at 5:55 pm A Qatari man held for years in military custody in the United States was charged Friday in federal court with conspiracy "to provide material support and resources" to al Qaeda, prosecutors announced. McIlroy too good for Woods' conqueror Clark February 27, 2009 at 5:48 pm Rory McIlroy continued his dream American debut when he booked a place in the quarterfinals of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. King: Green jobs grow slowly in Philadelphia February 27, 2009 at 5:45 pm At the Bright Hope Baptist Church, dinner is served on tables with neat, white tablecloths. A vase with a plastic flower is the centerpiece. Wales Grand Slam hopes are ended by France February 27, 2009 at 5:31 pm Champions Wales have been beaten 21-16 by France in Paris, their first Six Nations rugby defeat in two years, to end any hopes of emulating their last back-to-back Grand Slam achieved 100 years ago. White House set to reverse health care conscience clause February 27, 2009 at 5:31 pm The Obama administration plans to reverse a regulation from late in the Bush administration allowing health-care workers to refuse to provide services based on moral objections, an official said Friday. Poll: GOP split over possible 2012 contenders February 27, 2009 at 5:21 pm As the first unofficial ballots are cast in the 2012 presidential race, a new national poll of Republicans indicates no clear front-runner for the next GOP White House nominee. Children of foreclosure falling behind in school February 27, 2009 at 5:08 pm Some of the people hit hardest by this bad economy are the youngest. Almost 2 million children nationwide have had or will have their lives disrupted by home foreclosures, according to one study. Bopara ton helps England rack up huge total February 27, 2009 at 5:02 pm Ravi Bopara struck a maiden Test century as England gained control on the second day of the fourth Test against the West Indies with their highest score for five-and-a-half years at the Kensington Oval, Barbados. GM Europe restructures Opel as a separate unit February 27, 2009 at 4:47 pm General Motors' European division announced Friday that its German subsidiary, Opel cars, will become an independent unit of the company. How to get Michelle Obama's toned arms February 27, 2009 at 4:40 pm First lady Michelle Obama has a fashion following, with blogs tracking her daily garment choices. Democrats voice concerns on Obama's Iraq drawdown plan February 27, 2009 at 4:27 pm Top Democrats have expressed concern over President Obama's plan to draw down nearly two-thirds of U.S. forces in Iraq by August 2010, while some key Republicans are offering praise. Focus on the Family's Dobson steps down February 27, 2009 at 4:19 pm James Dobson, evangelical leader of the Christian ministry Focus on the Family, has stepped down as board chairman, he announced Friday. No job, no insurance -- Now what? February 27, 2009 at 4:06 pm On a recent afternoon, Pamela Rinchich quietly recalled how her cancer doctor abruptly canceled an appointment. Rinchich owed $268 from a previous visit: She didn't have the money and the doctor refused to see her until she paid. Canadians intercepted Russian bombers before Obama visit February 27, 2009 at 3:58 pm One day before U.S. President Barack Obama's Canadian visit last week, Canadian fighter jets intercepted two Russian bombers near Canadian air space, the defense minister said Friday. Wind power helps ski resort during recession February 27, 2009 at 3:30 pm Imagine climbing 276 steps to change a light bulb. That's all in a day's work for Rian Harford. This week in iReport: State of your economy, Amsterdam plane crash February 27, 2009 at 3:21 pm Education chief favors longer school year February 27, 2009 at 3:18 pm Those lazy days of summer may become a thing of the past if the new secretary of education has his way.