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Prince sends note to suicide couple's family March 7, 2009 at 7:18 am Prince Charles has sent a condolence message to the family of a wealthy British couple who ended their lives together at a euthanasia clinic in Switzerland, according to media reports. Palestinian prime minister resigns March 7, 2009 at 7:10 am Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has submitted his letter of resignation, the prime minister's office told CNN on Saturday. UK government takes majority stake in bank March 7, 2009 at 6:32 am The UK government confirmed Saturday that it will take majority control of Lloyds Banking Group, with the taxpayer owning 65 percent of voting shares in return for insuring £260 billion ($366 billion) of the group's toxic assets. U.S. seeks to 'reset' relations with Russia March 7, 2009 at 6:25 am The Obama administration has been talking about "pressing the reset button" with Russia after relations "crashed" when Russia invaded Georgia last August. Anti-Obama retains radio power March 7, 2009 at 5:43 am It seems like the whole world knows all about Barack Obama, so let me introduce you to the anti-Obama, the second most interesting man in American politics. Afghanistan: Coalition forces kill 7 militants March 7, 2009 at 4:54 am Afghan Border Police and coalition forces killed seven militants and detained five suspected militants in several operations Saturday, the U.S.-led coalition announced. Report: U.S. eyes talks with N. Korea March 7, 2009 at 4:04 am U.S. envoy Stephen Bosworth said Saturday he wanted dialogue with North Korea but also spoke against the communist nation's move to launch a long-range missile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported. Saudi men arrested for seeking female writer's autograph March 7, 2009 at 3:44 am Saudi Arabia's religious police detained two male novelists for questioning last week after they attempted to get the autograph of a female writer at a book fair in Riyadh, according to local media reports. Car bomb kills eight in Pakistan March 7, 2009 at 2:17 am A remote-controlled bomb detonated on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan, Saturday morning, killing seven security personnel and a civilian. Woman dies from mad cow disease in Spain March 7, 2009 at 2:16 am A Spaniard has died from the human form of mad cow disease, the fifth such death in Spain since 2005, the Ministry of Health said in a statement late Friday. Custard attack part of rich British political tradition March 7, 2009 at 1:34 am Friday's custard attack by an environmental campaigner on UK Business Secretary Peter Mandelson was the latest episode in a rich British tradition of political splatterings. U.S. seeks to 'reset' relations with Russia March 7, 2009 at 12:40 am The Obama administration has been talking about "pressing the reset button" with Russia after relations "crashed" when Russia invaded Georgia last August. Police battle protesters in Martinique March 6, 2009 at 11:51 pm Protesters set stores ablaze in downtown Fort-de-France, Martinique, as they battled hundreds of police officers in the latest round of demonstrations over low wages, a police officer told CNN. Generals share their experience with PTSD March 6, 2009 at 10:21 pm Army generals aren't known for talking about their feelings. For Ohio officer, pomp and good circumstance March 6, 2009 at 10:14 pm For Officer Joshua Vandop, Friday was special on many levels. For one, his graduation from a police training program featured President Obama as the commencement speaker. 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper arrested on drug charges March 6, 2009 at 6:39 pm Grammy-winning rapper Coolio was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to a spokeswoman for the airport. Economy enters same-sex marriage debate March 6, 2009 at 6:10 pm The nation's economic crisis is now playing a role in the debate over same-sex marriage. Rhode Island proposal: Youth sports oversight, or overreach? March 6, 2009 at 6:01 pm An overcompetitive parent gets into an argument with a stubborn coach because he thinks his child isn't getting enough playing time -- it's a familiar scene on youth sports fields across America. Unhappily ever after: Why bad marriages hurt women's health March 6, 2009 at 5:37 pm When a marriage is rocky, it can make both partners feel depressed. Some states call for independence from federal government March 6, 2009 at 5:21 pm Republican lawmakers from more than 20 states across the country are willing to take federal funding, but only on their terms. Jones lifts Schalke into title contention March 6, 2009 at 5:19 pm Schalke have thrown their hat into the ring in the most open Bundesliga title race in many years, as a first-half goal from Jermaine Jones proved enough to beat Cologne 1-0 on Friday and lift the Blues up to sixth position in the table. 'Meet the Browns' star rises to top March 6, 2009 at 5:04 pm You are about to meet Mr. Brown. Court upholds most charges against former Alabama governor March 6, 2009 at 5:02 pm A federal appeals court on Friday upheld most of the charges against former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, and it upheld all of the charges against former HealthSouth executive Richard Scrushy. Obama to reverse embryonic stem cell ban March 6, 2009 at 5:00 pm President Obama is planning to sign an executive order Monday to overturn Bush-era policy that limited federal tax dollars for embryonic stem cell research, according to administration officials familiar with the deliberations. Strauss makes third successive century March 6, 2009 at 4:47 pm Captain Andrew Strauss struck his 17th Test hundred, and third in consecutive matches, as England dominated the opening day of the fifth and final Test against West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad -- a match they have to win to avoid a series defeat. Mexico pours troops into border city stricken by drug war March 6, 2009 at 4:26 pm Nearly 7,000 Mexican soldiers and federal police arrived in the U.S.-Mexico border city of Ciudad Juarez this week to restore security to a city plagued by a long-standing, bloody drug war. This week in iReport: Apes in underpants March 6, 2009 at 4:14 pm Winged luxury submarines 'fly' underwater March 6, 2009 at 4:08 pm Most people have had dreams of flying. Graham Hawkes had dreams of flying -- underwater. NASA sets shuttle Discovery launch for Wednesday March 6, 2009 at 3:58 pm After several delays, NASA said Friday that space shuttle Discovery is scheduled for launch in five days. Missing NFL player's family says they've given up search March 6, 2009 at 3:55 pm The family of an NFL player that had vowed to continue the search for him and two other boaters missing off the coast of Florida announced Friday that they are giving up. UK minister splattered in custard attack March 6, 2009 at 3:53 pm A protester opposed to the expansion of Heathrow Airport threw green custard in the face of British Business Secretary Peter Mandelson on Friday. Spain's Davis defense delayed by weather March 6, 2009 at 3:44 pm Spain's defense of their Davis Cup title has been delayed after strong winds forced the opening day of their first round showdown against Serbia in Benidorm to be cancelled. Honda rescued by Brawn management buyout March 6, 2009 at 12:40 pm The former Honda team will race in Formula One next season after a successful management buyout led by Ross Brawn. IPL to go ahead despite security fears March 6, 2009 at 12:37 pm Cricket's Indian Premier League (IPL) will go ahead this season despite fears over security in the wake of the terror attacks in Lahore earlier this week. IMF sending team to examine Zimbabwe's economy March 6, 2009 at 12:36 pm The International Monetary Fund has announced it will send a fact-finding mission to poverty-stricken Zimbabwe next week to assess the nation's "economic situation and prospects." Robbers caught on camera by CNN crew March 6, 2009 at 12:35 pm A motorcycle gang carried out a bold smash-and-grab raid on a jewelry store in the center of London -- right in front of a CNN camera. Zettel on high as Vonn extends overall lead March 6, 2009 at 12:34 pm Austria's Kathrin Zettel closed in on the World Cup giant slalom title with an exciting victory in her favored discipline in Ofterschwang on Friday. Hughes and Katich hit tons in Durban Test March 6, 2009 at 12:29 pm Australia batted themselves into a strong position on the opening day of the second Test in Durban with openers Phillip Hughes and Simon Katich both hitting centuries on Friday. Wife of Zimbabwean PM killed in car crash March 6, 2009 at 12:26 pm Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's wife, Susan, was killed in a car wreck, senior officials with his party told CNN Friday. U.S. forces prepare for withdrawal but questions remain in Iraq March 6, 2009 at 12:16 pm Now that President Obama has set the timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq, the debate has begun over its possible consequences. Nationalist could be Israel's next foreign minister March 6, 2009 at 12:13 pm Israeli media are buzzing with reports that right-wing nationalist Avigdor Lieberman may become Israel's next foreign minister. On Twitter, is it 'he or she' or 'they' or 'ip'? March 6, 2009 at 12:05 pm Twitter users may value brevity in their messages, but that doesn't mean they don't think about the social implications of language. King: In tough times, medical treatment considered a luxury March 6, 2009 at 12:01 pm For Doug Pegram, it is on the one hand simple math: His medical bills cost roughly $300 a month and a health insurance policy would cost $550. Official who freed Zimbabwe opposition politician arrested March 6, 2009 at 11:59 am Zimbabwe police arrested on Friday a magistrate who ordered the release of a senior opposition politician granted bail by the country's High Court, a lawyer said. Obama touts job creation from stimulus plan March 6, 2009 at 11:55 am President Obama on Friday touted the benefits of his economic recovery plan at a police cadet graduation made possible as a result of the recently passed $787 billion stimulus package. Commentary: Limbaugh is still relevant March 6, 2009 at 11:54 am It's no secret that liberals throughout the nation are rejoicing at Rush Limbaugh's supposed status as leader of the Republican Party. I can see why. He's easy to pick on. Spacecraft to blast off in search of 'Earths' March 6, 2009 at 11:52 am Calling it a mission that may fundamentally change humanity's view of itself, NASA on Friday prepared to launch a telescope that will search our corner of the Milky Way galaxy for Earth-like planets. Allenby takes narrow lead in Honda Classic March 6, 2009 at 11:49 am Robert Allenby continued the fine form of Australian players on the PGA Tour this season by taking a one-shot lead after the first round of the Honda Classic in Florida. Creamer and Park lead the way in Singapore March 6, 2009 at 11:41 am American duo Paula Creamer and Jane Park both carded one-under par 71s to lead at the halfway stage of the HSBC Women's Champions event in Singapore on Friday. Postal Service draws criticism for $1.2 million home buy March 6, 2009 at 11:39 am At a time when the U.S. Postal Service says it is experiencing a financial crisis, it purchased a $1.2 million home from an employee so he could relocate, a CNN investigation has found.