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Psychic's business booming in tough economy February 6, 2009 at 8:07 am The housing crisis will deepen, the country could fall into a depression and laid-off workers may need to start their own business. Review: 'Not Into You' not worth it February 6, 2009 at 7:57 am The only thing more fun than old John Hughes movies is talking about them. Grammys hoping for excitement February 6, 2009 at 7:56 am As a concert, the Grammy Awards are often well worth watching. Witness Sly Stone coming out of retirement, or the raucous tribute to the Clash's Joe Strummer a few years back, or even the hushed opening by a reunited Simon & Garfunkel in 2003. Review: 'Coraline' is glorious and deep February 6, 2009 at 7:54 am There is a lot of excitement around the potential of "stereoscopic" movies ("3-D" to you and me). Much of it has been drummed up by director James Cameron's forthcoming blockbuster "Avatar" and Dreamworks boss Jeffery Katzenberg, who is releasing more than a dozen 3-D pictures this year. Australia: Pilot saves 5 after ditching plane in sea February 6, 2009 at 7:54 am An Australian pilot landed a company plane in the ocean off Darwin on Friday, in a water landing that prompted comparisons to last month's landing of a US Airways jet in New York's Hudson River. Bafta win could give Winslet Oscar boost February 6, 2009 at 7:48 am Actress Kate Winslet will be facing off against herself at the upcoming British Academy Film Awards, an important prelude to the Oscars. Obama fires up House Democrats to help push through stimulus bill February 6, 2009 at 7:29 am President Barack Obama said Thursday that "the scale and the scope" of his economic plan is right, turning up the heat on critics he said were hawking "phony arguments" and "false theories of the past" to chip away at the bill's programs. Obama fires up House Democrats to help push through stimulus bill February 6, 2009 at 7:28 am President Barack Obama said Thursday that "the scale and the scope" of his economic plan is right, turning up the heat on critics he said were hawking "phony arguments" and "false theories of the past" to chip away at the bill's programs. Villegas eagles his way to Buick lead February 6, 2009 at 7:27 am Colombia's Camilo Villegas chipped in twice on his way to a nine-under-par 63 to take a three-shot lead after the first round of the Buick Invitational in California. Fresh snow traps motorists in freezing Britain February 6, 2009 at 7:24 am Britain's coldest winter in almost two decades bared its teeth again Friday, with more snow trapping hundreds of motorists in their cars. China suffering worst drought in 50 years February 6, 2009 at 7:14 am China is suffering another natural disaster -- this time, the worst drought in half a century. The land is parched and the irrigation dams have dried up. Crops and livestock are dying. Russia to help U.S. deliver cargo to Afghanistan February 6, 2009 at 7:13 am Russia will assist the U.S. in the transit of non-military cargo to Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday. Japanese bank giant reports first ever loss February 6, 2009 at 7:10 am One of Japan's largest banks on Friday announced a loss for the nine-month period ending December 31, hit by weak markets and a recession at home. Commentary: Stimulate the economy, not government February 6, 2009 at 6:54 am These are extraordinary times, and like a lot of Republicans I believe that a well-crafted stimulus plan is needed to put people back to work. But the Obama spending bill would stimulate the government, not the economy. West Indies on top in opening Test February 6, 2009 at 6:37 am Technology dominated the second day of the first Test in Jamaica where England made an early breakthrough after being bowled out for 318 at Sabina Park. Israeli politician riding 'wave of resentment' ahead of vote February 6, 2009 at 6:15 am He has been called the raging bull of Israeli politics. BA posts loss, blames weak economy February 6, 2009 at 5:53 am British Airways plunged into the red in its third quarter, posting a pre-tax loss of £70 million ($102.4 million) for the nine months ending December 31. Iranian professionals post public apology to the Baha'i February 6, 2009 at 5:40 am A group of Iranian intellectuals released a public apology this week for what they say is a long history of the country's mistreatment of a religious group called the Baha'i. Pietersen and Flintoff fetch record $1.55M in IPL February 6, 2009 at 4:43 am England's Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff have become the highest-priced players in the Indian Premier League after being bought for $1.55 million each. Newsquiz: Week of February 2 February 5, 2009 at 7:53 pm February 6, 2009 Zimbabwe's parliament passes unity bill February 5, 2009 at 7:32 pm In a move that many hope signals the beginning of the end of the political and economic crises that have gripped Zimbabwe for months, the parliament Thursday unanimously passed a resolution to form a unity government with President Robert Mugabe and the opposition. Feds suspend companies in peanut-product recall February 5, 2009 at 6:50 pm The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it is suspending Peanut Corporation of America and its subsidiary, Tidewater Blanching LLC, from doing business with the federal government for at least a year, and perhaps longer. List of Madoff 'customers' runs into the thousands February 5, 2009 at 6:33 pm A 162-page list naming thousands of "customers" of alleged fraud mastermind Bernard Madoff has been filed with the bankruptcy judge overseeing the case. Bonds repeats 'not guilty' plea to perjury charges February 5, 2009 at 6:28 pm Baseball home-run king Barry Bonds repeated his longstanding not-guilty plea to federal charges of perjury and obstruction of justice Thursday ahead of a hearing on his upcoming trial. Fears of impostors increase on Facebook February 5, 2009 at 6:14 pm Without his input, Bryan Rutberg's Facebook status update -- the way friends track each other -- suddenly changed on January 21 to this frightening alert: Cancer treatment can save most lives but many can't afford it February 5, 2009 at 6:03 pm Cancer was once assumed to be a death sentence because the disease was often incurable, but a new survey suggests the crisis for many today is paying for available treatments. Justice Ginsburg has surgery for cancer February 5, 2009 at 6:02 pm Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the only woman on the Supreme Court, had surgery Thursday for early stage pancreatic cancer, the Supreme Court announced. Obama revamps faith-based office February 5, 2009 at 5:38 pm The Obama administration took its first steps into the politically delicate world of church-state relations Thursday, issuing an executive order establishing a new review process to encourage nondiscriminatory hiring practices among religious groups accepting federal money. Scabby the Rat comes out winner in free speech battle February 5, 2009 at 5:16 pm Scabby the Rat may not have a word to say, but the large rodent-shaped balloon helped a labor union earn a free-speech victory Thursday before New Jersey's highest court. More tax woes as Labor nominee vote postponed February 5, 2009 at 5:15 pm A Senate committee delayed its confirmation vote for Labor Secretary-designate Hilda Solis on Thursday in order to review a potential tax controversy relating to Solis' husband, two sources familiar with her confirmation told CNN. New Yorkers stuck with syrupy smell, but can breathe easy February 5, 2009 at 4:46 pm The source of a mysterious maple syrup-like smell that has periodically blanketed New York is not a particularly aromatic pancake house but a New Jersey factory involved in the processing of fenugreek seeds, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday. Soldier critical of Iraq war dies after auto wreck February 5, 2009 at 4:35 pm A third soldier who signed on to a 2007 newspaper column criticizing the war in Iraq has died. Senator 'outraged' by food-borne illness cases February 5, 2009 at 4:19 pm The chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee is "outraged" at the growing number of food-borne illnesses nationwide, he said Thursday. Pirates release ship carrying tanks, other arms February 5, 2009 at 4:02 pm Somali pirates released a Ukrainian ship Thursday carrying tanks, ammunition and crew after receiving a ransom of $3.2 million, a spokesman for the ship's owner said. Football Association furious over 'missed' goal February 5, 2009 at 12:44 pm The English Football Association is demanding answers from a broadcaster after a key goal in a major cup clash was missed because of an advertisement break. Key discovery made in fight against bird flu February 5, 2009 at 12:42 pm Two teams of scientists say they have found a key area of the H5N1 bird flu virus which seems to be vital to the virus' ability to copy itself, and hope the discovery could lead to new drugs to fight the virus. Feds look into board actions after bomb hurts Arkansas doctor February 5, 2009 at 12:41 pm Mystified why a bomber would critically injure a beloved Arkansas doctor who heads the state medical board, authorities were reviewing the board's disciplinary cases and actions Thursday, police said. Iraqi leader's coalition appears to win big in elections February 5, 2009 at 12:38 pm Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's coalition won most of the provinces in last week's local elections, and an underdog prevailed in Anbar, the largely Sunni Arab province, election officials said Thursday. Pietersen ready for $1.4M 'hammer' blow February 5, 2009 at 12:34 pm Kevin Pietersen and England colleague Andrew Flintoff will come under the hammer at the Indian Premier League auction in Goa on Friday when eight franchises are expected to spend $14 million on 17 players. Spare the spam, spoil the scam February 5, 2009 at 12:32 pm Poor Hormel and its signature canned, processed, porcine-derived product, SPAM. First came Monty Python mockery and now, the dubious honor of becoming a household name for unsolicited junk email. Court may exonerate man, years after his death, for rape February 5, 2009 at 12:14 pm A Texas court hearing is scheduled to begin Thursday to determine whether the state will exonerate Timothy Cole, who died in prison while serving a 25-year sentence for a rape that DNA tests later showed he did not commit. Air traffic tapes of Hudson plane crash released February 5, 2009 at 12:07 pm Minutes after he reported hitting birds and losing power in both engines, the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549 calmly told an air traffic controller the plane would ditch into the Hudson River. Volcano looms over Iditarod dogs February 5, 2009 at 11:53 am From the Seavey dog sled kennel you get a clear view of the Redoubt volcano, and the Seavey family is watching closely. Senators meeting to scrub spending from stimulus bill February 5, 2009 at 11:53 am A bipartisan group of senators is meeting Thursday to try to forge a compromise on an amendment to cut some spending from the proposed stimulus bill. Is my cruise refund really sunk? February 5, 2009 at 11:48 am Steven Olson wants his $200 deposit back from Princess Cruises, but the company isn't budging. The problem: he canceled the credit card through which he made the purchase. Princess will only refund it to the canceled card. After hours on the phone and promises of a check, Olson is no closer to getting his money. What now? Prehistoric 'monster snake' remains discovered February 5, 2009 at 11:40 am Scientists in Colombia have unearthed the remains of a true prehistoric monster believed to be the biggest snake ever to have lived on Earth. Blast kills 24 in Pakistani mosque procession February 5, 2009 at 11:33 am A blast struck a crowd of Shia Muslims as they took part in a procession toward a mosque in central Pakistan Thursday evening, killing at least 24 people and wounding 50, according to police and emergency officials. Hostage's nearly 7-year ordeal started with bold kidnapping February 5, 2009 at 11:28 am Sigifredo Lopez started April 11, 2002, as a free man. By nightfall Thursday, he may be a free man again. Selling their home to keep their small businesses alive February 5, 2009 at 11:22 am Vanessa Cooreman Smith dreamed of running her own boutique since college, and she's not letting anything -- not even the dismal economy -- stop her. Fire damages historic Chicago church February 5, 2009 at 11:15 am Fire early Wednesday caused extensive damage to the roof and attic of the Holy Name Cathedral, fire and church officials said, but the sanctuary of the beloved 134-year-old city landmark and seat of Chicago's archdiocese was spared. Commentary: How can we make the streets safer for our kids? February 5, 2009 at 11:13 am On February 2, 7-year-old Cameron Dunmore crossed a street to get to his elementary school in Lithonia, Georgia. This scenario takes place thousands of times uneventfully each school day in our country. But this time Cameron did not make it to school. A crossing guard was halting traffic at the time, but the busy intersection did not have a traffic light and one vehicle did not see the boy. Cameron was struck by an SUV and died that same day in the hospital. Fired exec: 'Starbucks saved my life' February 5, 2009 at 11:12 am Michael Gates Gill was a high-flying, six-figure-earning advertising executive years ago before he was abruptly fired. He had created huge campaigns for companies like Christian Dior and Ford and lived an even bigger life, with luxury automobiles, lavish vacations and fabulous clothes. Commentary: Government shouldn't decide executive pay February 5, 2009 at 11:11 am Americans are outraged over excessive CEO pay and perks. That outrage is justified, particularly when American taxpayers are footing the bill.