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Unique portrait from Shakespeare's life unveiled March 9, 2009 at 10:04 am London's Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Monday unveiled what they called the only portrait of William Shakespeare painted during his lifetime. Is there an eggless flu shot? March 9, 2009 at 10:02 am I'm 45 years old. My doctor says I have a severe allergy to eggs. I've had only one flu shot in my life and I got very sick in the immediate aftermath. I've been lucky through my life to either get a mild flu or not at all, but with so many coming down with what seems to be an awful flu this season, and my increasing age -- I worry. 50-year-old Barbie, based on 'gag toy for men' March 9, 2009 at 9:50 am Roll out the pink carpet, grab a feather boa and throw open those Malibu Dream House doors. It's Barbie's 50th, and the iconic doll, unveiled today in her latest swimsuit, has plenty to celebrate. Shot British troops wanted final pizza March 9, 2009 at 9:44 am The British soldiers who were killed in Northern Ireland over the weekend had already packed their bags for Afghanistan and changed into desert uniforms when they were shot, a top British military officer said Monday. Stimulus may get small wind turbines spinning March 9, 2009 at 9:32 am The gale force of President Obama's $787 billion economic stimulus package could breathe new life into an emerging industry: small wind turbines. Saudis order 40 lashes for elderly woman for mingling March 9, 2009 at 9:31 am A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced a 75-year-old Syrian woman to 40 lashes, four months imprisonment and deportation from the kingdom for having two unrelated men in her house, according to local media reports. Reports: Sailors missing after cargo ship sinks March 9, 2009 at 9:26 am Seventeen people are missing after a cargo ship sank Monday in Egyptian waters, Egyptian television has reported. Beckham plans to become U.S. club owner March 9, 2009 at 9:23 am David Beckham has cemented his commitment to football in the United States by confirming that he plans to buy a franchise in Major League Soccer when he quits playing. Kids and cholesterol: What to do when the numbers are high March 9, 2009 at 9:22 am Ask third-graders what cholesterol means and they will probably just shrug their shoulders, but not Maddie Zacks. Signs your new job is lousy March 9, 2009 at 9:22 am Few of us will ever win an Oscar. We will, however, receive a job offer at least once in our lives. iReport: 90-year-olds share secrets of long life March 9, 2009 at 9:18 am Friedel and Robert Borisewitz have led extraordinary lives. Jewish citizens born in Antwerp, Belgium, they survived the Holocaust by fleeing to Brazil with fake documents. 'Bartendaz' empower youth with acrobatic exercise March 9, 2009 at 9:16 am The Bartendaz of New York want to serve as many young people as possible -- and that's a good thing. Tsvangirai rules out foul play in fatal crash March 9, 2009 at 9:16 am Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai of Zimbabwe said Monday that he does not believe foul play was involved in a car wreck that killed his wife. Gigolo admits blackmailing BMW heiress March 9, 2009 at 9:02 am The gigolo former lover of Germany's richest woman has been jailed for six years after confessing to blackmailing her and other women out of millions of dollars, a court official said Monday. Tensions high in advance of Tibet anniversary March 9, 2009 at 9:01 am March 10 marks the 50th anniversary of the failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule and the chasm between Beijing and critics of its Tibet policies remains deep and wide. You talkin' to me? Film quotes stir passion March 9, 2009 at 8:48 am Sometimes, when you need just the right thing to say, it's good to let the movies do the talking. Preston on politics: Blogging in the Obama era March 9, 2009 at 8:41 am Liberal bloggers were the cyber cheerleaders for Barack Obama in the 2008 race for the White House. But now that he has won, these "netroots" activists face a major challenge: criticizing the new president and his administration. World's weirdest team: Eleven men, same names March 9, 2009 at 8:35 am A football team from southern Italy is hoping for entry into the Guinness World Records -- as all of their players have the same surname. 'Apocalypse' writer: Most scripts today 'are garbage' March 9, 2009 at 8:31 am You know that line in "Dirty Harry" in which Clint Eastwood's Harry Callahan describes the power of the .44 Magnum? John Milius wrote that line. Boat made of plastic bottles to make ocean voyage March 9, 2009 at 8:19 am Imagine collecting thousands of empty plastic bottles, lashing them together to make a boat and sailing the thing from California to Australia, a journey of 11,000 miles through treacherous seas. Police: $9.9 million embezzlement led to layoffs at firm March 8, 2009 at 9:22 pm A former official of a cabinet company that has laid off employees has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling $9.9 million from the company over seven years. Embryonic stem cell reversal is distraction, congressman says March 8, 2009 at 8:02 pm A top congressional Republican on Sunday criticized President Barack Obama's expected decision to reverse the Bush administration's limits on embryonic stem-cell research, calling it a distraction from the country's economic slump. CNN Student News Transcript: March 9, 2009 March 8, 2009 at 7:43 pm March 9, 2009 CNN Student News: Ten Questions March 8, 2009 at 7:42 pm March 9, 2009 Defiant Sudanese president visits Darfur March 8, 2009 at 7:09 pm Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir made his first trip to Darfur since an international tribunal ordered his arrest on war crimes charges, pledging resistance Sunday to what he called efforts to "recolonize" Africa. Parents of captured Israeli soldier camp outside Olmert's home March 8, 2009 at 6:13 pm The parents of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit set up camp Sunday outside the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in hopes of pressuring government officials to a secure a deal with Hamas that would bring their son home. Obama budget director: We'll cut pork after '09 spending bill March 8, 2009 at 6:00 pm Facing mounting criticism of a spending package packed with billions of dollars in earmarks, the Obama administration made a vow Sunday: This president will bring a halt to pork-laden bills. U.S. seeks clues 2 years after ex-FBI agent's disappearance March 8, 2009 at 5:49 pm Two years after a retired FBI agent disappeared in Iran, the State Department said it remains committed to finding him. Man United avoid Chelsea in FA Cup semis March 8, 2009 at 4:27 pm Quintuple-chasing Manchester United and big rivals Chelsea remain on course for an FA Cup final showdown after they were drawn apart in Sunday's semifinal pairings. 'Watchmen' takes box office lead March 8, 2009 at 3:06 pm After all the anticipation and hubbub, the weekend is coming to an end and the box office results are here: "Watchmen" (No. 1) grossed $55.7 million during its first frame, according to early estimates from Media by Numbers. Inzaghi hat-trick upstages Beckham deal March 8, 2009 at 3:03 pm David Beckham was upstaged on the day his AC Milan future was finally resolved as teammate Filippo Inzaghi fired a hat-trick in the 3-0 success over Atalanta at the San Siro on Sunday. FA Cup: Arsenal/Hull v Chelsea; Utd v Everton March 8, 2009 at 2:51 pm Commentary: Truck stop dentist feels no pain March 8, 2009 at 2:44 pm You may not have the answer for how to thrive in a lousy economy. I may not have the answer for how to thrive in a lousy economy. But the truck stop dentist figured it out a long time ago. Church pastor killed during service, police say March 8, 2009 at 2:03 pm The pastor of a Maryville, Illinois, church was shot to death during a service Sunday in front of horrified parishioners who then tackled the gunman, state police said. 12,000 U.S. troops out of Iraq by fall, military says March 8, 2009 at 1:59 pm The number of troops in Iraq will drop by 12,000 over the next six months, the U.S. military said in a statement Sunday. Contador sets the pace in Paris-Nice March 8, 2009 at 1:37 pm Spain's Alberto Contador triumphed in the opening stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race on Sunday as he opened his bid to repeat his 2007 title success. Aussie Hughes youngest to Test century double March 8, 2009 at 12:53 pm Australian opener Phillip Hughes rewrote the record books in Durban on Sunday when he became the youngest player in history to crack a century in both innings of a Test match. Pope to visit Middle East in second week of May March 8, 2009 at 12:31 pm Pope Benedict XVI will visit Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian territories May 8-15, he announced Sunday. 5 shot at Illinois church, police say March 8, 2009 at 12:10 pm Five people, including a church pastor, were shot inside the First Baptist Church of Maryville, Illinois, a police dispatcher told CNN on Sunday. Former Israeli president to face rape charges, officials say March 8, 2009 at 11:50 am Israel's attorney general will indict former President Moshe Katsav on charges of rape and sexual assault of a number of his employees, the country's justice ministry said Sunday. Yang steps up bid for first PGA victory March 8, 2009 at 11:36 am South Korean outsider YE Yang maintained a one-stroke lead at the Honda Classic after a solid third round of 70 in Florida left him clear of U.S. duo Jeff Klauk and Jeff Overton. Injured Tsvangirai returning to Zimbabwe for wife's funeral March 8, 2009 at 11:34 am Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will return to the country for his wife's funeral on Wednesday, a spokesman for his Movement for Democratic Change party says. South Korean Shin takes Champions title March 8, 2009 at 11:00 am Diminutive South Korean Ji-Yai Shin was walking tall after a superb two-stroke victory from Australian Katherine Hull at the HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore on Sunday. Forlan thwarts Real as Barca extend lead March 8, 2009 at 9:52 am Diego Forlan dented Real Madrid's title challenge on Saturday when he earned city rivals Atletico a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu -- allowing Barcelona to extend their Primera Liga lead to six points. Rescue workers pull body from German building March 8, 2009 at 9:31 am Rescue workers have pulled a body from underneath the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Cologne, Germany, police spokeswoman Astrid Gelss told CNN.