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Texas board comes down on 2 sides of creationism debate March 27, 2009 at 11:11 pm Dueling theories of how the universe was created got a split decision Friday night from the Texas Board of Education, which required examination of "all sides of scientific evidence" in new science standards, but rejected language requiring teachers to teach the "strengths and weaknesses" of scientific theories. 7 Filipino soldiers slain in separatist attack March 27, 2009 at 11:10 pm Seven soldiers were killed Friday when they were attacked by Muslim separatists in the southern Philippines, the military said. Saudi king appoints successor's successor to throne March 27, 2009 at 10:15 pm Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday appointed Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz to be the nation's second deputy prime minister, making him second in line to the kingdom's throne, the state-run Saudi Press Agency said. Kurtz: Exploring the scene at octuplets' house March 27, 2009 at 9:00 pm Gloria Allred was at the octuplet mom's house when the confrontation began. Officials: Afghanistan strategy formed with great deliberation March 27, 2009 at 8:50 pm President Obama's unveiling Friday of a new U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan was made only after a thorough interagency review of the region with input from several sources, administration officials said. Commentary: Obama anti-terror plan could be doomed to fail March 27, 2009 at 7:03 pm The Obama plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan announced Friday has a great deal to recommend it, with its emphasis on protecting the Afghan population and delivering more aid directly to the Pakistani people instead of to the Pakistan army. Napolitano unveils plan for 'leaner, smarter' Homeland Security March 27, 2009 at 6:36 pm Some people may think the words "government" and "efficiency" don't belong in the same sentence. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano does not agree. U.S., Japan mobilize for N. Korean launch March 27, 2009 at 6:29 pm Japan is mobilizing its missile defense system, and U.S. Navy ships are deploying to the Sea of Japan, as North Korea prepares to launch a rocket that is expected next month, officials said. Budget moves through Senate committee March 27, 2009 at 6:21 pm A tightened version of President Obama's $3.6 trillion budget moved through a key Senate committee Thursday night. 'The Fareed Challenge' March 27, 2009 at 6:12 pm Without Bush 'millstone,' GOP can mount comeback, leader says March 27, 2009 at 5:44 pm Despite crushing defeats in the last two elections, Senate Republicans have new "energy and enthusiasm" for winning back the majority, according to their leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Owners drop Freedom Tower name for new WTC skyscraper March 27, 2009 at 5:13 pm The agency that owns the space where the World Trade Center towers stood is freeing itself of the term "freedom" to describe the signature skyscraper replacing the buildings destroyed on September 11, 2001. iReporter moves into evacuation mode March 27, 2009 at 4:54 pm Barb and Chuck Matthees are getting out. England crushed in Bridgetown one-dayer March 27, 2009 at 4:54 pm The West Indies have taken a 2-1 lead in their one-day cricket series against England, crushing the tourists by an impressive eight wickets in Bridgetown, Barbados to leave them needing just one victory from the final two matches to clinch the series. Montgomerie drops back as Siem takes lead March 27, 2009 at 4:52 pm Colin Montgomerie struggled to stay in touch as German Marcel Siem and England's Graeme Storm turned on the style at the Andalucian Open in Seville on Friday. Bride was a hyperventilating mess March 27, 2009 at 4:19 pm I was freaking out. I went to bed the night before, freaking out. What was I doing? What was he doing? We were 26, and we were getting married. It was such a bad idea -- clearly we were too young. Everybody knows the true best age for a first marriage is 45. This week in iReport: Fighting the flood March 27, 2009 at 4:05 pm 'Monsters vs. Aliens' buzz gives boost to 3D revolution March 27, 2009 at 3:59 pm Editor's note: Watch The Screening Room March show at the following times: Saturday 28 March: 0730, 1800, Sunday 29 March: 0530, 1830, Monday 30 March: 0400 (all times GMT) Afghan soldier kills two coalition troops, U.S. says March 27, 2009 at 1:28 pm An Afghan soldier reportedly shot and killed two coalition service members in northern Afghanistan on Friday, U.S. forces in Afghanistan said. Rapper T.I. sentenced to year and a day in prison, fined March 27, 2009 at 1:25 pm Rap star T.I. was sentenced in Atlanta federal court Friday to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a $100,300 fine on weapons charges related to purchasing machine guns and silencers. Bodies found at Turkish helicopter crash site March 27, 2009 at 1:23 pm Forty-eight hours after a harrowing distress call from a helicopter crash survivor in the mountains of eastern Turkey, Turkey's interior minister said Friday that rescuers have finally discovered the wreckage. Football First XI: Best former Eastern Bloc players March 27, 2009 at 1:21 pm The Berlin Wall came down 20 years ago and in that time the world game has opened its arms to a tidal wave of talent from behind the former Iron Curtain. Biden meets leaders ahead of G20 summit March 27, 2009 at 1:14 pm Five days before world leaders meet in England for the G20 Summit, Vice President Joe Biden is attending a two-day conference in Chile that includes seven Latin American and European heads of state. Author: U.S. security no match for Mexican drug cartels March 27, 2009 at 1:14 pm The Obama administration announced this week it is sending hundreds of federal agents and crime-fighting equipment to the Mexican border to try to make sure violence from Mexican drug cartels doesn't spill over into the U.S. IOC scraps global torch relay for 2012 Games March 27, 2009 at 1:12 pm The Olympic torch relay for the 2012 London Games will be confined to Britain, organizers confirmed on Friday. Commentary: Fargo's faith cannot be destroyed March 27, 2009 at 1:00 pm In Fargo, North Dakota, the word "destruction" is being spoken. The reference is to the potential power of the feared floodwaters. Honore: Sandbags won't save your life March 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm Residents in the flood plains of North Dakota need to flee to high ground because "you cannot depend on a sandbag dike to save your life," said Lt. Gen. Russel Honore. EPL chief hits out at 'xenophobic' quotas March 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has slammed plans by FIFA president Slepp Blatter to impose limits on foreign players as "xenophobic rhetoric." Obama: Safety of world at stake in Afghanistan March 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm President Obama, saying "the terrorists who planned and supported the 9/11 attacks are in Pakistan and Afghanistan," announced a new strategy Friday to confront the growing threat in the two countries. Alaska volcano erupts again March 27, 2009 at 12:44 pm A series of eruptions from Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano tapered off Friday morning after beginning the night before, scientists said. Lower costs lure U.S. patients abroad for treatment March 27, 2009 at 12:38 pm "I was a walking time bomb. I knew I had to get on that plane if I wanted to be around to see my grandkids." Top 10 movie car chase scenes March 27, 2009 at 12:35 pm Which star do you most associate with car-chase movies: Steve McQueen or Michael Caine? Gene Hackman or Burt Reynolds? Bus routes to be closed; stimulus money can't help March 27, 2009 at 8:24 am For Stuart and Dianne Falk, it is a two-bus, 45-minute trip into downtown St. Louis to head to the gym and to volunteer at a theater group. Crabs 'feel and remember pain' suggests new study March 27, 2009 at 8:17 am New research suggests that crabs not only suffer pain but that they retain a memory of it. iReporters find beauty in Prague March 27, 2009 at 8:13 am Obama fever still runs hot at St. Louis store March 27, 2009 at 8:10 am At first glance, it is as if Election Day never came. Dozens dead in Pakistan mosque attack March 27, 2009 at 8:07 am A devastating suicide blast struck a mosque in the strife-torn tribal region of Pakistan Friday, killing at least 51 people and wounding more than 100 others, local officials said. Upscale restaurants rolling out dining deals March 27, 2009 at 8:01 am Americans hungry for feel-good fine dining are reaping the benefits of the struggling economy. Review: 'Monsters' can't save itself March 27, 2009 at 7:55 am Watch out! Lock up your loved ones! Another bloated, over-produced, high-concept monstrosity has escaped from the labs at Dreamworks Animation, and it's out to devour your kids. Dutch coach Rutten sacked by Schalke 04 March 27, 2009 at 7:37 am Bundesliga Schalke 04 have sacked Dutch coach Fred Rutten after their indifferent results this season. UK ready to send more troops to Afghanistan March 27, 2009 at 7:34 am Britain is prepared to send more troops to Afghanistan, the head of the British Army said in an interview published Friday. Murder case brings 'Foxy Knoxy' infamy in Italy March 27, 2009 at 7:13 am The Italian media call her "Foxy Knoxy" and portray her as a "devil with an angel's face," and there are 11 Facebook pages dedicated to her, all in Italian. Woods in contention after birdie fight back March 27, 2009 at 7:01 am Five-time tournament winner Tiger Woods shrugged off an early double bogey to be three off the lead after the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Can top luxury brands survive downturn? March 27, 2009 at 7:01 am Over the next week CNN has special coverage of one of the world's biggest gatherings of the luxury industry from Basel, Switzerland, bringing you the views of the people behind some of the biggest brands. Commentary: Obama is flunking economics March 27, 2009 at 7:00 am Welcome to March Madness on the Potomac. Ryder double ton puts Kiwis in command March 27, 2009 at 6:43 am Jesse Ryder completed his double century and Brendon McCullum made a quickfire ton as New Zealand ended the second day of the second Test against India in Napier in command. 38 dead after dam bursts in Indonesia March 27, 2009 at 3:19 am Heavy rains broke a dam in Indonesia's capital Friday, sending water rushing into hundreds of homes and killing at least 38 people, a government official said. Lance Armstrong to take recovery 'day by day' March 27, 2009 at 3:14 am Cyclist Lance Armstrong said Thursday the surgery to repair his broken collarbone proved to be more complex than doctors originally anticipated and that he will take his recovery "day by day." Protesters, police go online in G-20 battle March 27, 2009 at 2:36 am Social networking Web sites are set to play a crucial role in protests ahead of next week's G-20 meeting of world leaders in London as demonstration organizers and police use Twitter and Facebook as key sources of real-time information and intelligence. Man charged over killings of British troops March 27, 2009 at 2:28 am A 41-year-old man was charged Thursday with murder and other charges in connection with the deaths of two British soldiers at a base in Massereene, Northern Ireland, earlier this month, police said.