| Administration to release Bush-era interrogation memos
April 16, 2009 at 5:11 pm
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| The Obama administration released four Bush-era memos on terror interrogations Thursday. |
| Hamburg through despite second leg defeat
April 16, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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| Bundesliga title chasers Hamburg are through to the last four of the UEFA Cup, where they will face compatriots Werder Bremen, after defeating 10-man Manchester City 4-3 on aggregate despite losing the second leg of their quarterfinal 2-1 on Thursday. |
| U.S. issues warning to North Korea for expelling inspectors
April 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm
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| As U.S. nuclear experts prepared to leave North Korea, the United States vowed consequences on Pyongyang for kicking them out, along with U.N. nuclear inspectors. This is after the United Nations condemned North Korea's recent missile launch. |
| Obama likely to get earful on Cuba at Americas summit
April 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm
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| When President Obama arrives in Trinidad and Tobago this week for the Summit of the Americas, the one country in the region not present may be the one he hears the most about: Cuba. |
| But is it really an emergency? When to take a child to the ER
April 16, 2009 at 4:55 pm
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| Naomi Zikmund-Fisher says her son's life was saved by her maternal instincts -- and her son's flat ears. |
| Bolivian leader says assassination plot foiled
April 16, 2009 at 4:47 pm
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| Bolivian police Thursday foiled a plot to assassinate President Evo Morales, the country's vice president and other top government officials, Morales said in Venezuela, where he is attending a summit. |
| State Department weighs in on Iran spy trial
April 16, 2009 at 4:33 pm
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| The State Department voiced concern Thursday about the secret trial in Iran of an American journalist on espionage charges, calling it "baseless" and saying her release could aid U.S.-Iranian relations. |
| Suspect in pregnant Marine's death to return to U.S. on Friday
April 16, 2009 at 4:04 pm
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| The suspected killer of a 20-year-old pregnant Marine will be extradited from Mexico to the United States on Friday to stand trial in her death, the FBI said Thursday. |
| Checkered flag for McLaren chief Dennis
April 16, 2009 at 4:00 pm
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| McLaren chairman Ron Dennis ended his 40-year involvement with Formula One on Thursday when he announced a major restructuring of the British-based company. |
| New York governor to push same-sex marriage bill
April 16, 2009 at 3:57 pm
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| Saying "the time has come," Gov. David Paterson announced Thursday he will introduce a bill in the state legislature to legalize same-sex marriage in New York. |
| Intelligence chief adds safeguards after wrongful intercepts
April 16, 2009 at 3:56 pm
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| U.S. intelligence officials said Thursday that they have added safeguards to prevent the government from unlawfully spying on U.S. citizens after a routine check of the system "detected issues that raised concerns." |
| Commentary: Allow gays to serve openly in military
April 16, 2009 at 3:48 pm
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| This week, four senior retired officers wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post predicting "grave harm" to the military if President Obama moves forward with his vow to let gays serve openly. |
| YouTube orchestra debuts, wows Carnegie Hall
April 16, 2009 at 3:28 pm
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| The YouTube and Carnegie Hall generations collided Wednesday night in New York City as a nearly sold-out audience looked on in amazement. |
| Venus battles to Family Circle victory
April 16, 2009 at 11:07 am
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| Former winner Venus Williams was made to work hard before eclipsing Sania Mirza of India 6-1 3-6 6-2 at the $1 million Family Circle tournament at Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Russia declares end to Chechnya 'operation'
April 16, 2009 at 11:06 am
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| Russia declared an end Thursday to its 10-year anti-terror "operation" in the autonomous republic of Chechnya. |
| Eight (or more) is enough for television success
April 16, 2009 at 11:02 am
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| While there may be a fascination with Nadya Suleman and her brood, she is hardly the first. |
| Twitter race between Ashton Kutcher and CNN narrows
April 16, 2009 at 11:00 am
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| The online popularity contest between celebrity Ashton Kutcher and CNN narrowed Thursday, with Kutcher's Twitter following growing considerably overnight. |
| Less sun, more depression for people with SAD
April 16, 2009 at 10:57 am
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| Douglas Cootey is replacing his lightbulbs with brighter ones, but not just to see better. The new broad spectrum lights simulate sunlight, and might help enliven his mood in the gloomy winter months. |
| Trial begins in slaying of transgender woman
April 16, 2009 at 10:52 am
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| It started as a tryst, arranged online, in a quiet town in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. She was an 18-year-old transgender woman. He was a 32-year-old rough-and-tumble gang member. |
| Terrorism, kidnapping among top fears for today's youth
April 16, 2009 at 10:52 am
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| A five-eyed monster under the bed isn't what worries most kids. Experts say young people fear a lot of what's in the news -- from kidnappings to murders to salmonella. |
| Obama unveils high-speed rail plan
April 16, 2009 at 10:43 am
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| President Obama unveiled his administration's blueprint for a new national network of high-speed rail lines Thursday, saying that such an investment is necessary to reduce traffic congestion, cut dependence on foreign oil and improve the environment. |
| Colombia rebels announce hostage release
April 16, 2009 at 10:42 am
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| The Colombian Marxist guerrilla group FARC announced Thursday it is releasing a soldier it has held hostage for more than 10 years, a Colombian senator who has brokered previous releases said on her Web page. |
| Congressmen help constituents cut red tape in tough times
April 16, 2009 at 10:36 am
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| Mary Theriault has been in the hospital more than a dozen times for her emphysema, but the last time she was rushed to the emergency room, doctors didn't think she'd go home. |
| Champs rivals back on domestic cup agenda
April 16, 2009 at 10:28 am
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| Managerial juggernauts Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have put their Champions League semifinal collision on the backburner to concentrate on this weekend's FA Cup semifinals. |
| Relapse a constant threat, 'Tweak' author says
April 16, 2009 at 10:25 am
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| Nic Sheff loved drugs. |
| Homeland security chief apologizes to veterans groups
April 16, 2009 at 10:22 am
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| Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano apologized Thursday after veterans groups were offended by a department report about right-wing extremism. |
| Help! My rental car company ran out of cars
April 16, 2009 at 10:09 am
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| Kristin Luna reserves a car in Austin, Texas, but when she checks in, her car rental company is out of vehicles. She's free to rent from another company, but will have to pay an extra $245. Shouldn't her car rental company or travel agent help her? |
| Nokia rings up 96 percent slump in profits
April 16, 2009 at 10:08 am
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| Nokia, the world's biggest cellphone manufacturer, recorded its worst quarterly results in more than a decade Thursday on the back of plunging handset sales and a 96 percent drop in operating profits. |
| Red Carpet Close-up
April 16, 2009 at 10:07 am
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| Ex-White House chef cooks up economy-friendly fare
April 16, 2009 at 9:59 am
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| David and Christina Macfarlane always dreamed of opening a restaurant. And with David's background as a White House chef, they certainly have the in-house culinary ability. |
| Folks losing homes dial 1-800; no one answers
April 16, 2009 at 9:46 am
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| Megan Cavallari looks up from her stack of hundreds of faxes and documents, proof of her efforts to try to save her home from foreclosure. She's been on hold for over an hour, trying to get details for a loan modification. |
| Maoists strike as India votes in epic elections
April 16, 2009 at 4:51 am
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| Indians turned out in steady numbers Thursday to pick a new federal government in a mammoth month-long general election. But suspected Maoist insurgents marred the balloting in several areas with deadly attacks. |
| Obama: Latin America on equal footing with U.S.
April 16, 2009 at 4:36 am
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| President Barack Obama on Thursday embarks on a trip to Latin America, where the leader of the world's lone superpower said he seeks to engage in talks with the region's leaders as equals. |
| Memorial service set for slain 8-year-old girl
April 16, 2009 at 4:03 am
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| Eight-year-old Sandra Cantu will be remembered at a memorial service Thursday in the central California community where she lived and was later found dead. |
| Clinton hits milestone in trying to clear campaign debt
April 16, 2009 at 3:50 am
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| Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reached an important milestone Wednesday in her quest to pay the debt from her failed 2008 presidential bid: For the first time in eight months, her campaign committee reported having more money in the bank than it owes. |
| Donald Trump: Be bold and buy real estate now
April 16, 2009 at 3:31 am
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| Donald Trump visited "Larry King Live" on Wednesday night to tout his new book, "Think Like a Champion." In a wide-ranging interview, Trump shared his thoughts on how to prosper in this economy, Bernie Madoff, how President Obama is doing, taxes and his daughter's love life. |
| China: Economic growth falls to 6.1 percent
April 16, 2009 at 2:53 am
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| China's economy grew 6.1 percent in the first quarter of 2009, down from 6.8 percent last quarter and from 10.6 percent year-on-year, state media reported on Thursday. | |
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