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Senate eases 'Buy American' clause in stimulus February 5, 2009 at 3:19 am The Senate agreed Wednesday to soften a 'Buy American' provision in its economic stimulus package, clarifying that the clause will not override the United States' existing trade treaties. Teen attempts suicide to give liver to dying father February 5, 2009 at 3:01 am A 13-year-old Chinese girl tried to commit suicide because she wanted her family to donate her liver to her cancer-stricken father, state media reported Thursday. Trump: Obama 'absolutely right' on executive pay cap February 5, 2009 at 1:54 am Donald Trump, businessman and CEO of The Trump Organization, knows a little something about money. Sri Lankan president declares success over rebels February 5, 2009 at 1:45 am Sri Lanka's president declared Wednesday that the country's Tamil insurgents are on the verge of total defeat, saying their demise has helped unite the island nation on the 61st anniversary of its independence. FEMA food kits may contain tainted peanut butter February 5, 2009 at 1:32 am Food kits recently distributed as part of a disaster relief effort in Kentucky and Arkansas may contain peanut butter contaminated with salmonella linked to a nationwide outbreak, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday. CNN Student News Transcript: February 5, 2009 February 4, 2009 at 11:59 pm February 5, 2009 John Woo: Master of the explosive epic February 4, 2009 at 11:31 pm With the late evening sun casting a dramatic light across the 65th floor of an empty Hong Kong office block, everything was primed for a spectacular entrance from Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo. Union, businesses battle over secret-ballot alternative February 4, 2009 at 11:21 pm Union workers armed with an estimated 1.5 million signatures converged on Washington on Wednesday, demanding that Congress pass their highest-priority legislation. U.N. chief: Special commission to investigate Bhutto killing February 4, 2009 at 10:29 pm U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to create a special commission to investigate the killing of former Pakistani President Benazir Bhutto, a United Nations spokeswoman said Wednesday. Tear gas fired on Vatican office in Venezuela February 4, 2009 at 9:38 pm Three tear gas canisters were fired Wednesday at the Vatican's diplomatic headquarters in Venezuela, the second such attack in less than three weeks, church officials and local media reports said. Commentary: Penalties absent from new pay cap rules February 4, 2009 at 9:13 pm All this week, we're focusing on President Obama's promise of transparency and accountability and to that end, we applaud his announcement today of a pay cap for corporate CEO's taking bailout money. Law enforcement to review Tylenol murders February 4, 2009 at 9:09 pm The FBI announced Wednesday that it is working with Illinois state and local police to review evidence related to the 1982 Tylenol murders. CNN Student News: Ten Questions February 4, 2009 at 9:05 pm February 5, 2009 Facebook turns 5 -- but can it survive? February 4, 2009 at 8:12 pm A Web site started by a student as a way of staying in touch with friends celebrated its fifth birthday Wednesday as a billion-dollar business and a global phenomenon. Post-Soviet nations to form military force February 4, 2009 at 8:10 pm A Russian-led bloc of post-Soviet nations has agreed to establish a rapid-reaction military force to combat terrorists and respond to regional emergencies, Russian media reported Wednesday. Report confirms Nazi war criminal's death February 4, 2009 at 7:30 pm One of the world's most wanted Nazi war criminals died 17 years ago in Egypt, the German public broadcaster ZDF reported Wednesday. Obama sets executive pay limits February 4, 2009 at 7:16 pm Pledging to take "the air out of golden parachutes," President Obama announced Wednesday that executives of companies receiving federal bailout money will have their pay capped at $500,000 under a revised financial compensation plan. NTSB: Bird remains found in Hudson plane's engines February 4, 2009 at 5:22 pm The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday that both engines of the US Airways flight that ditched last month into the Hudson River contained bird remains. Study: Hormone therapy caused breast cancer for thousands February 4, 2009 at 5:18 pm U.S. breast cancer cases have dropped in women aged 50 to 69 in recent years because many women have stopped taking hormone therapy, according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine. Rabbit ears get reprieve with digital TV delay February 4, 2009 at 5:16 pm American TV viewers have four extra months to get ready for the day their local stations shut down their analog transmitters, thanks to a delay in the digital TV transition approved by Congress Wednesday. Townspeople prep for volcano's eruption February 4, 2009 at 5:05 pm Mount Redoubt is ready to blow, but Alaskans are taking it in stride -- especially longtime residents who were around when the mountain last erupted in 1989. Maryland family grateful for SCHIP help February 4, 2009 at 5:03 pm Isaiah Partlow helps his parents with his little sister Maya, flipping to her favorite TV channel and sharing bites of his ham and cheese Hot Pocket. WWII vet frozen to death leaves estate to hospital February 4, 2009 at 4:54 pm A 93-year-old World War II medic who froze to death last month in his Bay City, Michigan, home left his entire estate to a local hospital, an estate attorney told CNN Wednesday. Judge unseals Barry Bonds' 223-page court file February 4, 2009 at 4:53 pm A federal judge unsealed documents Wednesday in the perjury case against baseball home-run king Barry Bonds, including steroid test results and notes from his personal trainer. Grand slam winners Wales wait on Henson February 4, 2009 at 4:43 pm Six Nations champions Wales are sweating on the fitness of star center Gavin Henson as they begin their defense of the title against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. Judge hears case alleging circus elephant abuse February 4, 2009 at 4:38 pm A federal judge began hearing a lawsuit alleging the abuse of circus elephants, including the use of heavy chains, tethers and sharp tools called bullhooks. Saudi Arabia seeks Interpol help in capturing 'deviants' February 4, 2009 at 4:37 pm Saudi Arabia has asked Interpol for its help in apprehending dozens of wanted Saudis who are suspected of plotting attacks against Saudi Arabia from abroad. Sweet satisfaction: Five chocolate tours February 4, 2009 at 4:11 pm Romances come and go, but many a gourmand is in it for life with that addictive cocoa concoction, chocolate. Democrats show their strength as House passes kids' health bill February 4, 2009 at 3:59 pm The newly empowered Democratic majority flexed its political muscle Wednesday as the House of Representatives voted to expand a key federal health care program to an estimated 4 million additional children. Numb and numb-er: Is trillion the new billion? February 4, 2009 at 3:55 pm In that strange intersection of economics and politics, there is a new fashion: Trillion is the new billion. Grand Slam promotion a home run, Denny's says February 4, 2009 at 3:53 pm Denny's restaurants served about 2 million free Grand Slam breakfasts during its eight-hour promotional giveaway on Tuesday, the company reported Wednesday. Police: Doctor injured when bomb erupts in Lexus February 4, 2009 at 3:48 pm The chairman of the Arkansas Medical Board was critically injured Wednesday when a bomb placed on the front end of his Lexus hybrid SUV exploded at his West Memphis, Arkansas, home -- a blast heard a mile away, police said. BBC drops Thatcher in racist remark row February 4, 2009 at 3:41 pm The daughter of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has been axed by a BBC television show after she made an offensive "off-air" remark, the corporation has confirmed. MySpace kicks out 90,000 sex offenders, Connecticut AG says February 4, 2009 at 3:38 pm MySpace.com has identified and removed 90,000 convicted sex offenders from its popular social-networking site, according to one of the dozens of state attorneys general who pressured the site to beef up its safety standards. Struggling Boro admit FA control charge February 4, 2009 at 3:33 pm Premier League strugglers Middlesbrough suffered a further setback after admitting a charge of failing to control their players in a match against West Bromwich Albion last month. Commentary: Obama is right to reach out to nonbelievers February 4, 2009 at 3:28 pm President Obama's mention of "nonbelievers" in his inaugural address represents an important broadening of the circle of acceptability in American life, an acknowledgement of our growing diversity and a fuller embrace of the principles articulated in our nation's charter documents.