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Raich in pole position to claim overall title March 13, 2009 at 10:16 am Austria's Benjamin Raich won the giant slalom at the World Cup finals in Are on Friday to close on the overall title ahead of the final race of the season. Bangladesh: Thousands flee huge mall fire March 13, 2009 at 10:04 am Thousands of shoppers rushed out of a crowded high-rise shopping complex in Bangladesh's capital city on Friday when a fire broke out in the building's top floors, a police official said. Stewart slings barbs face-to-face with Cramer March 13, 2009 at 9:56 am After a week of pointed verbal barbs, host Jon Stewart sat face-to-face with financial analyst Jim Cramer on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" and continued the assault Thursday. Stewart blamed Cramer and cable network CNBC for being irresponsible cheerleaders in the lead-up to the stock market meltdown. Sharapova returns with doubles defeat March 13, 2009 at 9:53 am Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova returned to action after a seven month injury layoff in a doubles match at Indian Wells in California. Essentials you can't afford to skimp on March 13, 2009 at 9:52 am The recession has millions of consumers spending less, saving more and paying off debt. The fact that we are adjusting to the reality of this economy is good news, to be sure. There are items in any budget that can be scaled back easily. Search continues for 16 missing after chopper ditches March 13, 2009 at 9:32 am Searchers on Friday combed the Atlantic Ocean for 16 missing people, a day after a chopper ditched in the frigid waters off Canada, a rescue official said. Mexican drug lord makes Forbes' billionaire list March 13, 2009 at 9:30 am What do software mogul Bill Gates and banking investor Warren Buffett have in common with wanted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera? Meeting the Carlos Acosta, the 'Flying Cuban' March 13, 2009 at 9:26 am Waiting for news about my flight, I started to read the fascinating autobiography of Carlos Acosta, the man I was trying to meet half way round the world. The addictive world of 'Football Manager' March 13, 2009 at 9:19 am It's the phenomenally popular virtual football game that has been accused of taking over players' lives -- even reportedly wrecking relationships and careers. 750,000 tickets for Jackson concerts sell in 4 hours March 13, 2009 at 9:18 am Tickets for Michael Jackson's 50 "final curtain call" concerts in London sold out in little over four hours Friday. FDA hazy on e-cigarettes' safety March 13, 2009 at 9:18 am At first glance, it looks like the real thing. It's white, with a brown filter. When the tip glows red, a smoke-like puff follows. But this is not a typical cigarette -- it's an "e-cig." A what? An electronic cigarette. How to cut your car insurance March 13, 2009 at 9:13 am With the U.S. economy officially now in a crisis state, all of are looking to cut costs whenever and wherever possible. And since car expenses represent a good-sized part of our annual cash outlay, that's an area always worth exploring to see if we can ferret out some possible savings. After 6 years fighting in Iraq, Americans' interest wanes March 13, 2009 at 9:11 am With the economic crisis nearly dominating the 24-hour news cycle, a sense of fatigue over the war in Iraq has begun to settle in with the American public, as its sixth anniversary nears. Prince William: Mummy is a hollow word for me March 13, 2009 at 9:02 am Prince William has spoken in depth publicly for the first time about death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, 12 years ago, saying "mummy" is now a hollow word "evoking only memories." Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend Howard Stern, doctors charged March 13, 2009 at 8:58 am Anna Nicole Smith's longtime partner and attorney, Howard K. Stern, and a doctor were jailed Thursday on charges of conspiring to furnish drugs before her death in 2007, authorities said. King: Veterans' stories show cost of military service March 13, 2009 at 8:46 am As his tank rolled into Baghdad in April 2003, Chris Tucker mounted his camera to capture the moment. Japan threat to shoot down N. Korean satellite March 13, 2009 at 8:30 am Japan said Friday that it could shoot down the satellite that North Korean officials said they plan to launch. Police departments keeping public informed on Twitter March 13, 2009 at 8:26 am When a report of a possible explosive device on the roof of a city parking garage came in to the Lakeland, Florida, Police Department, public safety officials there sprang into action. Commentary: SEC must learn from Madoff case March 12, 2009 at 9:36 pm While Bernie Madoff will never walk the streets again, there's still a lot of explaining to do, not just by Madoff and his family, but at the Securities and Exchange Commission, whose bungling of the investigation likely cost Madoff's victims even more money. Newsquiz: Week of March 9 March 12, 2009 at 9:26 pm March 13, 2009 CNN Student News Transcript: March 13, 2009 March 12, 2009 at 9:25 pm March 13, 2009 Shooter planned 'to go out in grand style,' investigator says March 12, 2009 at 9:24 pm The man who killed 10 people, then himself, in a shooting rampage in southern Alabama had failed in his dreams both to become a U.S. Marine and a police officer, and was depressed and unhappy with his life, investigators said Thursday. S.C. governor evokes Zimbabwe in arguments against stimulus March 12, 2009 at 9:18 pm The United States faces a Zimbabwe-style economic collapse if it keeps "spending a bunch of money we don't have," South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said Wednesday. Strong earthquake shakes Panama March 12, 2009 at 8:32 pm An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Panama Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. This week's fun photos from around the world March 12, 2009 at 7:54 pm Pentagon: No specific request to deploy troops to Mexican border March 12, 2009 at 7:47 pm While the president has said states asked to deploy troops to the U.S. border with Mexico, the Pentagon has not received specific requests to do so, a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday. Judge: Suicide note stays out of Caylee Anthony case March 12, 2009 at 6:29 pm A note written by the despondent grandfather of Caylee Anthony will be kept from public view for now, a Florida judge ruled on Thursday. Holders Zenit derailed with Udinese defeat March 12, 2009 at 6:27 pm Zenit St.Petersburg slipped up in their defense of their defense of the UEFA Cup as the Russian side went down 2-0 to Udinese on Thursday night. Woods off the pace as comeback continues March 12, 2009 at 6:25 pm Tiger Woods trailed the leaders in the WGC-CA Championship at Doral in his first appearance in a strokeplay event since winning last year's U.S. Open. Obama defends priorities to business leaders March 12, 2009 at 6:19 pm President Obama took aim Thursday at conservative critics who claim that he is using the economic crisis to ram through an unrelated, expansive domestic agenda. Q&A: Green-collar jobs and work-at-home scams March 12, 2009 at 5:50 pm As a record number of Americans collect unemployment benefits, some U.S. economists predict that jobless claims are "nowhere near their peak." 7 accused of Amsterdam bomb plot March 12, 2009 at 5:49 pm Seven people were arrested for allegedly plotting to bomb densely populated areas in Amsterdam, Netherlands, police said Thursday. Victim wishes long life for Madoff in jail March 12, 2009 at 2:42 pm Richard Friedman lost more than $3 million to Bernard Madoff's investment scheme. Following the disgraced broker's guilty plea Thursday, Friedman said he hopes Madoff lives a long time. Corzine poll could show mood swinging against incumbents March 12, 2009 at 2:41 pm ­New poll numbers in New Jersey spell more trouble for Gov. Jon Corzine's bid for re-election. The poll could also be a sign that the country's severe recession may take a toll on incumbents running for re-election. Brawn GP fastest as Hamilton struggles March 12, 2009 at 2:34 pm Rubens Barrichello in the Brawn GP produced the fastest time of the week in Formula One testing in Barcelona as world champion Lewis Hamilton struggled to keep pace in his new McLaren. Seeking roommate to help in recession March 12, 2009 at 2:28 pm At 44, Dan Kostrikin never saw his living situation coming to this. Space station has close call with orbiting junk March 12, 2009 at 2:24 pm A piece of space debris about a third of an inch long forced the crew of the international space station to take shelter in their return capsule Thursday, the first time an orbiting hazard has required an evacuation, NASA said. Can your company force you to be healthy? March 12, 2009 at 2:21 pm Three years ago, Danilo Reyes, a test engineer for Intel, received a $50 gift card from his employer to take a health-assessment test. Reyes figured that he'd pass the test with flying colors -- he doesn't smoke or drink -- and Intel made it easy by offering the free test at his office in Hillsboro, Oregon. Violent spillover from Mexico is focus of House hearing March 12, 2009 at 2:10 pm A House subcommittee is expected to grill Department of Homeland Security officials about concerns that violence in Mexico may spill over the border into the United States. Angola rabies outbreak kills 83 children March 12, 2009 at 2:08 pm A severe rabies epidemics has claimed the lives of at least 83 children within three months in Angola's capital, Luanda, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. One rescued after chopper ditches in Atlantic with 18 aboard March 12, 2009 at 2:03 pm A helicopter carrying 18 oil industry workers ditched Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland. Only one person has been rescued so far, a Canadian official said. Dominican health professionals go on 24-hour strike March 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm Doctors, nurses and other health professionals in the Dominican Republic went on a 24-hour strike Thursday at public and Social Security Institute hospitals over a wage dispute, news reports said. Satellite debris passes by space station March 12, 2009 at 2:00 pm The crew of the international space station had a close call with a spent satellite engine in Earth orbit Thursday, forcing the crew to take shelter aboard its return capsule before the object passed harmlessly, NASA said. Chris Brown and Rihanna record duet March 12, 2009 at 1:47 pm Singer Chris Brown has recorded a song with his reported girlfriend, Rihanna, just days after charges were filed against him for allegedly assaulting her, the record's producer said Thursday through a publicist. Firefighter leaves country to save more lives March 12, 2009 at 1:44 pm When Guatemalan laborer Faustino Morales fell from a scaffold in February, the response from volunteer firefighters was immediate. Within minutes, the "bomberos" reached the accident site with advanced rescue equipment, an ambulance and a thorough knowledge of how to treat his injuries. Roy claims fifth stage of Race to the Sun March 12, 2009 at 1:35 pm Jeremy Roy of France emerged the stronger of a three-man breakaway group to win the fifth stage of the Paris-Nice cycle race on Thursday as compatriot Sylvain Chavanel retained the overall lead. Heel wins as Svindal extends overall lead March 12, 2009 at 1:29 pm Italy's Werner Heel won the super-G at the World Cup finals in Are as second-placed Aksel Lund Svindal clinched the title in the speed discipline and extended his lead in the overall standings. Man City in talks with Valencia over Villa March 12, 2009 at 1:25 pm Cash-strapped Valencia have confirmed that they are in talks with Premier League Manchester City over the transfer of star striker David Villa. 'Urgent' repair recommended for some Boeing 777 engines March 12, 2009 at 1:21 pm Federal transportation safety officials Wednesday issued an "urgent" recommendation calling for a redesign of a component on some Boeing 777 aircraft engines -- a component blamed for two major mishaps in the past year. Second stimulus not 'in the cards' right now, Pelosi says March 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday there are no immediate plans for a second stimulus package, but she didn't rule out the possibility of having one in the future.