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Chen Kaige: Capturing the best and worst of times March 9, 2009 at 11:59 pm Director Chen Kaige's films often examine the close ties of love, passion and friendship, but his own relationship with his artist and film-maker father is one that has informed much of his life and colored his work. CNN Student News Transcript: March 10, 2009 March 9, 2009 at 11:20 pm March 10, 2009 Stranded South Koreans allowed to cross border March 9, 2009 at 11:20 pm A day after North Korea shut its borders at the start of U.S.-South Korea military exercises, hundreds of South Koreans who had been in the north were allowed to cross the border Tuesday after spending a day in limbo, an official in Seoul said. Report: Freighter in collision near Japan may have sunk March 9, 2009 at 10:42 pm A freighter with 16 crew members aboard may have sunk after colliding with a second freighter in the Pacific Ocean off Izu Oshima Island, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported Tuesday. Commentary: FDIC is there for you March 9, 2009 at 10:12 pm As we focus on your money this week, we think it's important to remember one area that should not be a source of panic, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, better known as the FDIC. Offbeat iReports: Your fun and amazing photos March 9, 2009 at 10:07 pm CNN Student News: Ten Questions March 9, 2009 at 9:43 pm March 10, 2009 Father: Lawyer meets with U.S. journalist detained in Iran March 9, 2009 at 9:34 pm An American journalist detained in Iran has received a visit from an attorney, her father said on Monday. Police officer killed in Northern Ireland shooting March 9, 2009 at 9:07 pm A police officer was killed in a shooting in Northern Ireland late Monday, just two days after two British troops were killed at a military base there, authorities said. Bolivia expels U.S. diplomat March 9, 2009 at 8:21 pm Bolivian President Evo Morales on Monday accused a U.S. diplomat of contacting opposition groups, declared him "persona non grata" and ordered he be expelled. Key union renews push for hotly disputed labor bill March 9, 2009 at 8:13 pm One of the the country's most powerful unions stepped up its campaign for a hotly disputed labor bill Monday, holding a rally on the eve of the bill's formal introduction in Congress. Pentagon says Chinese vessels harassed U.S. ship March 9, 2009 at 7:09 pm The Pentagon said Monday that Chinese ships harassed a U.S. surveillance ship Sunday in the South China Sea in the latest of several instances of "increasingly aggressive conduct" in the past week. Friends fear for 'gentle' man sent to Uzbek labor camp March 9, 2009 at 6:34 pm The e-mail arrived from Uzbekistan on February 26. It was titled "Bad News." England lose wickets in quick run chase March 9, 2009 at 6:14 pm England have ended the fourth day of the fifth and final Test against West Indies in Trinidad on 80-3, as they chase quick runs in what looks a vain attempt to pull off an unlikely series-saving win. Obama moves to separate politics and science March 9, 2009 at 4:42 pm As President Obama reversed the Bush administration's limits on embryonic stem-cell research, he said scientific decisions must be "based on facts, not ideology." Obama overturns Bush policy on stem cells March 9, 2009 at 4:22 pm President Obama signed an executive order Monday repealing a Bush-era policy that limited federal tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research. Terror case lawyer alleges agents tortured him March 9, 2009 at 4:00 pm Federal officials said Monday they are probing allegations by a former investigator into the deadliest terrorist attack in Argentine history that he was kidnapped and tortured by men who said they were national intelligence agents. Is talking to Taliban the right approach? March 9, 2009 at 3:45 pm President Obama says the United States is open to reaching out to some moderate voices in the Taliban, but critics say that's not the right approach. Fire damages Key West businesses March 9, 2009 at 3:35 pm A fire that struck three well-known businesses in Key West, Florida, has some workers in the popular tourist destination worried about their future, a waitress said Monday morning. NBA star strives to be the role model he always needed March 9, 2009 at 3:02 pm Sports stars seem to have it all -- from seven-figure salaries to big endorsement deals. But lately, what some don't have is a good reputation. Court: Killer's crime more cruel than punishment March 9, 2009 at 2:53 pm Two Supreme Court justices on opposite sides of the ideological aisle exchanged tough words Monday over the fate of a Florida murderer who has been on death row for 32 years. Commentary: Deals with Taliban could be dangerous March 9, 2009 at 2:44 pm It is a longstanding cliché that there is no military solution in Afghanistan, only a political one. Chelsea waiting on Anelka and Deco fitness March 9, 2009 at 2:38 pm Chelsea will give late fitness tests to top scorer Nicolas Anelka and midfielder Deco ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second-leg clash with Juventus in Turin. America becoming less Christian, survey finds March 9, 2009 at 2:33 pm America is a less Christian nation than it was 20 years ago, and Christianity is not losing out to other religions, but primarily to a rejection of religion altogether, a survey published Monday found. Suspect charged in pastor's shooting death March 9, 2009 at 2:25 pm A 27-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting of a pastor at a church in Maryville, Illinois, authorities said Monday. Acid spill forces hundreds from Denver hospital, school March 9, 2009 at 2:22 pm Nearly 500 people -- including students with serious breathing problems -- were evacuated from a Denver, Colorado, hospital and an affiliated school to escape the fumes from a hydrochloric acid spill, according to fire and school officials. Churches need security plans, experts say March 9, 2009 at 2:10 pm Churches can stop a shooter or anyone else intent on harming church members with the proper security measures in place, an expert on protecting places of worship said Monday. Obama appearance caps off Kennedy birthday party March 9, 2009 at 2:01 pm President Obama led a chorus of "Happy Birthday" for Sen. Ted Kennedy on Sunday night at the Kennedy Center, topping off a celebration of the senator's 77th birthday that featured a crowd of celebrities and political heavyweights. German Haussler sprints to Paris-Nice win March 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm Cervelo rider Heinrich Haussler has sprinted to victory in the 195.5km second stage of Paris-Nice -- the first major European race of the season. Tourists missing after Thai boats sinks March 9, 2009 at 1:33 pm Seven tourists in Thailand were missing Monday after a ferry sank about 12 miles from shore, authorities reported. Deal or no deal? 6 secrets for spotting a bargain March 9, 2009 at 1:28 pm Carol Hodes thought the "special" $209 room rate offered as part of an upcoming convention at the Bellagio Las Vegas was a reasonably good deal -- about $10 a night off the regular price.