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Human rights activists killed in Kenya March 6, 2009 at 3:53 am Two human-rights activists were shot and killed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Thursday evening, leading a U.N. investigator to call for an independent investigation to prove that Kenyan police were not involved. Family mourns Pakistani policeman killed in terror attack March 6, 2009 at 2:48 am Eleven-year-old Hassanin stares at a photo of his uncle in quiet disbelief that the man in the picture lost his life just two days ago. Europe to be Obama's first overseas trip March 6, 2009 at 2:33 am President Barack Obama will make his first overseas trip since taking office at the end of this month, visiting England, France, Germany and the Czech Republic, the White House said Thursday. Europe to be Obama's first overseas trip March 6, 2009 at 2:32 am President Barack Obama will make his first overseas trip since taking office at the end of this month, visiting England, France, Germany and the Czech Republic, the White House said Thursday. Q & A: What is 'quantitative easing?' March 6, 2009 at 2:23 am The UK government has announced plans to introduce "quantitative easing" to help the economy. Political party sees winner in 'Slumdog' song March 6, 2009 at 2:22 am India's ruling party is trying to acquire the soundtrack rights to the "Slumdog Millionaire" song "Jai Ho," meaning "Be Victorious," for its campaign ahead of next month's general elections. Potential Geithner deputy out of the running March 6, 2009 at 1:58 am A leading contender to serve as the top deputy to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is no longer under consideration for the post, as 17 top jobs at the department remain unfilled in the middle of the financial crisis. S. Korea reroutes flights, cites 'threat' March 6, 2009 at 1:53 am South Korean commercial airlines have rerouted their planes after North Korea said it could not guarantee the safety of flights near its airspace. Asian markets track Wall Street losses March 6, 2009 at 1:48 am Asian markets slumped Friday, latching onto Wall Street's bear market slide to levels not seen since 1997. Police seek man in death of new wife, four kids March 6, 2009 at 12:57 am Police in Cleveland, Ohio, were searching Thursday for a man they suspect fatally shot his new wife and four children, and shot and injured another child. Matchmaking cleric tries to bring bliss to Iranians March 6, 2009 at 12:54 am For years Ahmad has been unable to find true love. So the 27 year-old bachelor who lives in Tehran is turning to a professional matchmaker. White House meets aid groups over Darfur March 6, 2009 at 12:38 am Officials of U.S. President Barack Obama's administration have met with non-governmental organizations currently operating in Darfur, after the Sudanese president announced all aid groups must leave the country. Newsquiz: Week of March 2 March 5, 2009 at 11:41 pm March 6, 2009 Review: 'Watchmen' lacks imagination March 5, 2009 at 11:28 pm Don't believe the hype. CNN Student News Transcript: March 6, 2009 March 5, 2009 at 11:25 pm March 6, 2009 Woman arrested in Saudi Arabia for driving March 5, 2009 at 10:55 pm Police in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca Wednesday arrested a woman for violating the country's ban on women driving, according to the Saudi English-language daily Arab News. Senate postpones vote on spending bill March 5, 2009 at 10:51 pm The U.S. Senate postponed a planned vote on a $410 billion spending plan on Thursday, with Democratic leaders saying they would allow Republican changes to the bill to be considered after coming up just short of the support they needed. Chris Brown charged with assault, making criminal threats March 5, 2009 at 6:16 pm The argument that led to singer Chris Brown's arrest on felony assault charges began when his girlfriend, singer Rihanna, found a text message on his cell phone from "a woman who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with," according to a sworn police statement. Robin Williams to undergo heart surgery March 5, 2009 at 6:10 pm Robin Williams will undergo heart surgery, according to his publicist. Gupta opts out of surgeon general consideration March 5, 2009 at 6:06 pm Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, has withdrawn his name from consideration as surgeon general of the United States, CNN confirmed Thursday. Sources said in January that Gupta met then-President-elect Obama in Chicago, Illinois, in November to discuss the post. Gupta has declined comment. Is the world ready for a Jackson comeback? March 5, 2009 at 5:50 pm The world has certainly changed since Michael Jackson last staged a concert tour in 1997 to promote the "HIStory" album. UK lawmakers meet with militant groups March 5, 2009 at 5:49 pm At least three British lawmakers have been holding unofficial meetings with militant groups in the Middle East for the past two years, one of the legislators told CNN Thursday. Suit filed against craigslist for promoting prostitution March 5, 2009 at 5:30 pm An Illinois sheriff filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the owners of craigslist, accusing the popular national classified-ad Web site of knowingly promoting prostitution. South has jobs available March 5, 2009 at 4:56 pm While most parts of the country grapple with massive job loss and a deficit in new jobs, the South is faring a bit better. Sun, sea and Japan bring jobs West March 5, 2009 at 4:56 pm With the West posting the highest regional rate of unemployment, at 8 percent, according to the latest government figures, people living there are hurting to find employers willing to take them in. Kennedy returns to Washington as health care talk heats up March 5, 2009 at 4:54 pm Sen. Ted Kennedy, who has been recuperating from brain cancer surgery, was back in Washington on Thursday as President Obama set out to tackle a major domestic policy item on his increasingly loaded plate: health care reform. In Midwest, jobs for brewers, nurses and chocolate makers March 5, 2009 at 4:54 pm With thousands of jobs lost in the manufacturing sector and some of the highest unemployment rates in the country, the Midwest has taken an especially hard hit during this economic recession. Barbara Bush expected to make good recovery, surgeon says March 5, 2009 at 4:52 pm The surgeon who performed heart surgery Wednesday on former first lady Barbara Bush said Thursday that she is recovering well from the 2 1/2-hour surgery in which her aortic valve was replaced with a pig valve. Turning to trucking, televised resumes in a slump March 5, 2009 at 4:06 pm With the financial industry meltdown hitting New York with full force and the ripple effects pounding the surrounding states, the Northeast has been feeling the pain of the economic crisis especially hard. Torres confident of making Liverpool return March 5, 2009 at 4:02 pm Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is confident he will be fit for the club's crucial matches in Europe and at home in the next 10 days. To find a job, ignore doom-and-gloom news, experts say March 5, 2009 at 3:35 pm If you're unemployed, you know it's a rough time to be on the job hunt. Co-workers to split $216 million lottery jackpot March 5, 2009 at 3:31 pm Ten co-workers from New Jersey say they will split a $216 million Mega Millions jackpot, thanks to the five bucks they each kicked into a pool. Michael Jackson set to announce comeback March 5, 2009 at 11:49 am Reclusive pop icon Michael Jackson is expected to announce his first major concert dates in more than a decade in a rare public appearance in London on Thursday. Laptops bring lessons, maybe even peace March 5, 2009 at 11:47 am Earlier this year, Matt Keller sat down with officials in Afghanistan -- not to discuss troop deployments, suicide bombings or opium traffickers. He was there to talk about getting laptop computers into the hands of little girls. Ranieri clarifies 'Chinese referee' comment March 5, 2009 at 11:45 am Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri, is at the center of a race row after comments he made following his side's Coppa Italia defeat to Lazio. Universal, YouTube near deal on music video site March 5, 2009 at 11:44 am Universal Music Group, the nation's largest recording company, and YouTube are closing in on a final agreement to create a new premium music video Web site, according to sources close to the negotiations. General Motors: What's at stake March 5, 2009 at 11:43 am 10 'secrets' you shouldn't keep from your doctor March 5, 2009 at 11:42 am Do you remember the scene in the movie "Something's Gotta Give" where Jack Nicholson's character lies about Viagra to a doctor in the emergency room? Putin threatens new Europe gas stoppage March 5, 2009 at 11:34 am Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has threatened to cut off natural gas supplies to Europe and Ukraine on Saturday if Ukraine fails to pay for its gas deliveries by then. Critics question Obama's pledge to end 'pork' March 5, 2009 at 11:29 am As a spending bill loaded with pork makes its way through Congress, President Obama is getting pushback from members of his own party who are questioning his vow to end wasteful spending. ECB, Bank of England cut rates to record lows March 5, 2009 at 11:27 am The European Central Bank and the Bank of England both cut their key interest rates to historic lows on Thursday in a bid to revive their ailing economies. This week on Marketplace Middle East March 5, 2009 at 11:24 am Facetime: Exclusive interview with Suzanne Mubarak Creamer beats bug to share Champions lead March 5, 2009 at 11:23 am Paula Creamer had to wait nearly an hour to sink her four-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a five-under-par 67 and a share of the HSBC Women's Champions first round lead in Singapore. 12 Marines, driver injured in North Carolina bus crash March 5, 2009 at 11:20 am Three buses carrying Marines were involved in a chain-reaction crash in North Carolina on Thursday, injuring 12 Marines and a driver, the state highway patrol said. 'The rest of the story': Paul Harvey's impact March 5, 2009 at 10:51 am Every day for decades, it was an essential part of the day for millions of listeners. A voice would boom out over the radio airwaves, announcing, "Hello, Americans, this is Paul Harvey! Stand by for news!" Gandhi auction to take place over India's objections March 5, 2009 at 10:42 am An auction of several of Mahatma Gandhi's belongings -- including his famous metal-rimmed glasses -- is scheduled to take place Thursday despite the objections of India's government. A wunderbar welcome in Austria and Germany March 5, 2009 at 10:26 am Many sights in Germany and Austria have been renovated in the last year or two to better display this region's rich heritage, making 2009 a good time to visit. Abuse was reform school's lesson, family says March 5, 2009 at 10:03 am "Elizabeth" and "Chris" have never been to Marianna, Florida. But Marianna came to them -- and stayed. Obama summit eyes cure for U.S. health care woes March 5, 2009 at 10:00 am The Obama administration is hosting a summit Thursday designed to cure a frustrated patient battling a persistent ailment: the United States and its rising health care costs. Man held over Spanish, Moroccan terror plots March 5, 2009 at 10:00 am Spanish authorities have arrested a Moroccan man wanted for alleged terrorist plots in Spain and Morocco, Spain's Interior Ministry announced Thursday.