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U.S. shares blame for Mexico drug violence, Clinton says March 25, 2009 at 8:38 pm The United States shares the blame for Mexican drug trafficking and the attendant violence that has killed thousands in the past year alone, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday. Four receive organs from slain California officer March 25, 2009 at 8:10 pm Organs donated by a slain Oakland, California, police officer saved four lives, and his donated tissue will enhance the lives of up to 50 others, the California Transplant Donor Network said Wednesday. Franklin, scholar on race and the South, dead at 94 March 25, 2009 at 7:55 pm John Hope Franklin, a revered historian and scholar on issues of race and the South, has died, Duke University said Wednesday. Data: U.S. teachers contracted to work longer than G-8 counterparts March 25, 2009 at 7:40 pm Teachers in the United States are contracted to work more hours than their counterparts in other Group of Eight countries, according to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Education. Facebook changes coming in response to user complaints March 25, 2009 at 7:20 pm Facebook users haven't exactly been reticent about their dislike for Facebook's recent redesign. And Facebook staff want you to know they're listening. Air Force jet crashes in California March 25, 2009 at 6:41 pm An Air Force F-22A fighter jet crashed Wednesday near Edwards Air Force Base in California, Air Force officials said. Source: Wrong move possibly made before Buffalo plane crash March 25, 2009 at 6:26 pm The crew of a commuter plane that crashed outside Buffalo, New York, in February may have responded improperly to signs the plane was stalling, according to details of the investigation released Wednesday. Early photograph of New York to be auctioned March 25, 2009 at 6:24 pm One of the earliest photographs in existence is expected to fetch as much as $70,000 when it is auctioned off later this month at Sotheby's auction house in New York. Police seek 'Plasma Pat' in TV discount scam March 25, 2009 at 6:00 pm He's a TV salesman offering an unbelievable deal -- and police say you don't want to do business with him. Behind the scenes: Ed Henry's take on exchange with Obama March 25, 2009 at 5:59 pm The most amazing part of the exchange to me is that I didn't go into the East Room intending to ask President Obama about AIG. Pentagon report: China's military expanding its capabilities March 25, 2009 at 5:35 pm China's military is developing longer-range ballistic and anti-ship missiles that are "shifting the balance of power in the region" and could help Beijing secure resources or settle territorial disputes, a report released by the Pentagon said Wednesday. Questions pour in for Obama's online town hall meeting March 25, 2009 at 5:24 pm During the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt reassured anxious Americans through his famous fireside chats over the radio. Test your news knowledge March 25, 2009 at 5:01 pm Suspected drug lord arrested in Mexico March 25, 2009 at 3:18 pm The Mexican army has arrested a top drug cartel chief and four of his bodyguards, the government announced Wednesday. EU president: U.S. economic plan a 'way to hell' March 25, 2009 at 3:16 pm Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek shocked the normally civil European Parliament Wednesday by warning that Washington's plans to fight the global economic crisis are "the way to hell." Can dads have it all? March 25, 2009 at 3:13 pm I've been on eight business trips in recent months. I'm away so much that my wife, Susan, searches for my photo on the backs of milk cartons, and I've been told my kids are looking to Elmo as a father figure. Critics' concerns stall feds' plan to poison banks of Rio Grande March 25, 2009 at 3:05 pm Federal officials postponed poisoning a mile-long stretch of the Rio Grande's banks this week after residents complained that doing so posed health and environmental risks on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Turkish party leader missing after helicopter crash March 25, 2009 at 3:05 pm The leader of an ultra-nationalist Turkish political party was involved Wednesday in a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of Eastern Turkey, the state news agency reported. Mexicans seeking asylum: 'The fear never ends' March 25, 2009 at 2:56 pm The cell phone rang as Jorge Aguirre walked to a friend's funeral in Juarez, Mexico, last November -- a funeral for a fellow journalist who, Aguirre says, was assassinated for the critical stories he wrote. Report condemns Israel's phosphorus shell use in Gaza March 25, 2009 at 2:51 pm The Israeli military's firing of white phosphorus shells over densely populated areas during the Gaza offensive "was indiscriminate and is evidence of war crimes," Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report on Wednesday. Melting glaciers force Italy, Swiss to redraw border March 25, 2009 at 2:49 pm Melting glaciers in the Alps may prompt Italy and Switzerland to redraw their borders near the Matterhorn, according to parliamentary draft legislation being readied in Rome. Senators: Obama border initiative good step, but insufficient March 25, 2009 at 2:42 pm The Obama administration's initiative to deploy additional federal resources in the fight against rising drug-related violence along the Mexican border was criticized as insufficient in a Senate committee hearing Wednesday. iReporters mostly pleased with Obama's press conference March 25, 2009 at 2:36 pm Pele denies saying Robinho took drugs March 25, 2009 at 2:34 pm Pele has denied saying that Manchester City striker Robinho had taken drugs. Commentary: Grab a laugh, Mr. President March 25, 2009 at 2:26 pm I saw President Obama laugh last week on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." I saw the president giggle on "60 Minutes." 'Tokyo Sonata' Tops Asian Film Awards March 25, 2009 at 2:23 pm Japanese films dominated the 2009 Asian Film Awards, as Kiyoshi Kurosawa won Best Film and Best Screenwriter for "Tokyo Sonata." Banker's home attacked as pension fury grows March 25, 2009 at 2:22 pm A warning of more attacks on UK bankers was made on Wednesday after the home of former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin was vandalized. N. Korea positions 'missile' on launch pad March 25, 2009 at 2:17 pm North Korea has positioned what is believed to be a long-range ballistic missile on its launch pad, a U.S. counter-proliferation official said on Wednesday. Florida officials re-examine Anna Nicole Smith's death March 25, 2009 at 2:10 pm Prosecutors in Florida are taking a new look at the 2007 death of Anna Nicole Smith to see if recent evidence that California investigators gathered might cause them to open an inquiry. It's 'True': Spandau Ballet to reform March 25, 2009 at 2:10 pm "Why do I find it hard to write the next line?" If you recognize the lyric then brace yourself for some good news. Catholic faithful face church closures March 25, 2009 at 9:59 am Along the Rust Belt and in cities dotting the Northeast and Upper Midwest, Catholic communities are mourning the loss of parishes. It's a five-year trend of sweeping church closures that most recently hit Cleveland, Ohio. Netanyahu reaches out to Palestinians March 25, 2009 at 9:56 am Incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his government will be a "partner for peace" with the Palestinians. Commentary: GOP means 'Got 0 Plans' March 25, 2009 at 9:55 am I love Alex Castellanos. Heck, somebody has to. Truth is, we've been known to break bread after our CNN gigs. He is engaging and amusing and whip-smart. Thai troops accused of crossing Cambodia border March 25, 2009 at 9:52 am Nearly 100 Thai soldiers crossed into Cambodian territory Wednesday near a disputed border temple that was the site of clashes last year, Cambodian officials said. River threatens historic flooding in North Dakota March 25, 2009 at 9:45 am More than 1,000 volunteers rushed to fill sandbags early Wednesday as many in North Dakota tried to protect themselves from historic floods that are expected to swamp the area. Commentary: Obama a one-term president? March 25, 2009 at 9:45 am Things I learned Tuesday night from President Obama's press conference: Is brain glitch to blame for financial crisis? March 25, 2009 at 9:45 am Forget incompetent financiers, weak regulations and big bonuses, scientists now say the real cause of the financial crisis could actually be down to a quirk of the human brain. Men held after British skipper murdered on yacht March 25, 2009 at 9:41 am Thai police have arrested three migrant Burmese workers after a British yacht skipper was allegedly murdered by having his throat slit and being thrown overboard, according to media reports. Hindu fights for funeral pyre 'dignity' March 25, 2009 at 9:40 am A devout Hindu said Wednesday he was confident that a British court will rule that laws preventing him from being cremated on an open-air funeral pyre in "a sacrament of fire" are a breach of his human rights. In Iraq, truth commission idea gains traction March 25, 2009 at 9:39 am As Iraqi officials speak loftily of ethnic and political reconciliation, Abu Wissam seethes. Why you might want to work weekends March 25, 2009 at 9:35 am Weekends have an almost mythical place in the lives of the working man or woman. Those two days hold so much promise. Are my daily low blood-sugar spells dangerous? March 25, 2009 at 9:33 am I tend to get low blood sugar at times throughout the day. I work out on a regular basis and have difficulty knowing when to eat, what to eat, how much to eat before a workout. So, information on that would be helpful. Afghan bus hit by roadside bomb, 8 dead March 25, 2009 at 9:31 am Eight civilians were killed and at least eight others were wounded Wednesday when a roadside bomb struck a mini-bus in eastern Afghanistan, the NATO command said. 'Miracle fruit' turns sour things sweet March 25, 2009 at 9:28 am The small fruit has the color of a cranberry, the shape of an almond and tastes like a flavorless gummy. Danger of saying 'I love you' too soon March 25, 2009 at 9:22 am When it comes to boyfriends, I have never gone for the sentimental type. Maybe it's because my dad is the sort of guy who likes to sit in the backyard and throw knives at trees. Maybe it's because I'm not so great at talking about feelings myself. Where 'Undo Send' and other Gmail ideas are born March 25, 2009 at 9:11 am Most of us have done it. I am staying with Milan confirms Ancelotti March 25, 2009 at 9:10 am AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated his desire to remain at the club next season despite persistent rumors linking him with a move to Chelsea this summer. China backs alternative to U.S. dollar March 25, 2009 at 4:47 am China, flexing some of its might as a growing economic power, has suggested overhauling the global monetary system by boosting the use of an alternative to the U.S. dollar. YouTube blocked in China March 25, 2009 at 4:33 am China has blocked the popular video-sharing Web site YouTube but did not offer a reason for the ban. Attorney: Suu Kyi detention breaks Myanmar law March 25, 2009 at 4:02 am A U.N. group has ruled that the detention of Myanmar democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi is illegal under the laws of her own nation, her lawyer said.