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Russian warship apprehends Somali pirates February 13, 2009 at 9:18 am A Russian heavy missile cruiser stopped three pirate ships off the coast of Somalia, and detained 10 pirates, according to a statement released Friday by Russian Navy headquarters in Moscow. Plane crashes into suburban Buffalo home; 50 killed February 13, 2009 at 9:18 am A Continental Airlines plane crashed into a home near Buffalo, New York, late Thursday, killing all 49 passengers and crew members and a person in the home, authorities said. Turboprop crash plane one of the safest February 13, 2009 at 9:14 am The turboprop plane that crashed in New York state, killing all 49 people on board and one on the ground, was one of the safest and most sophisticated aircraft of its type, according to an aviation industry expert. Defibrillator champion is saved by one himself February 13, 2009 at 9:14 am Retirement hasn't been full of lazy days, rounds of golf and luxury vacations for Gary Terry. When this former telecommunications executive called it quits after a 32-year career, he took up an equally time-consuming volunteer job as chairman of the American Heart Association's Texas chapter. Janka claims emotional win in giant slalom February 13, 2009 at 9:13 am Switzerland's Carlo Janka kept his nerve to claim gold in the men's giant slalom at the alpine skiing world championships in Val d'Isere on Friday. Comment: Obama loses some of his magic February 13, 2009 at 9:05 am You can tell right away when a magician loses his touch. Even if the tricks work, you see the effort involved. 9/11 widow apparently on Buffalo flight February 13, 2009 at 9:03 am Beverly Eckert, widow of a September 11 attack victim, was aboard the Continental flight to Buffalo, New York, that crashed Thursday night, CNN affiliate WGRZ-TV reported. Chelsea count cost of managerial sackings February 13, 2009 at 8:57 am Chelsea posted losses of £65.7 million ($93.91m) as they were left to count the cost of managerial departures. Obama makes 11th hour push for stimulus package February 13, 2009 at 8:57 am Taking no chances, President Obama is exerting last-minute pressure on Congress to approve his stimulus plan by highlighting stories of people affected by the economic downturn. Commentary: Don't mortgage our children's future February 13, 2009 at 8:43 am When a debate as important -- both in terms of policy and politics -- as the one currently rolling around our nation regarding the president's "stimulus" plan takes place, emotion often takes precedence over fact. iReporters remember their romantic vacations February 13, 2009 at 8:31 am Tech gurus use power of Web to help veterans February 13, 2009 at 8:23 am Almost three years after losing her right leg in a bomb explosion in Iraq, Tara Hutchinson decided to post her photo and profile online to ask for help. Videos show flames from Buffalo air crash February 13, 2009 at 8:15 am Commentary: Obama under fire from left and right February 13, 2009 at 8:14 am We have a deal. This week, House and Senate leaders agreed on a $789 billion stimulus package intended to jumpstart the economy, create millions of jobs, and alleviate some of the financial anxiety suffered by individuals and businesses. Review: 'The International' needs more thrills February 13, 2009 at 8:13 am You can't argue with the timing: In Tom Tykwer's by-the-numbers conspiracy thriller "The International" the bad guys are all bankers. Review: 'Shopaholic' is a big winner February 13, 2009 at 8:11 am Playing Rebecca Bloomwood, the blissfully clothes-crazy heroine of "Confessions of a Shopaholic," Isla Fisher walks around with the mad gleam of a true believer. Roddick battles into San Jose quarterfinals February 13, 2009 at 8:03 am Three-time San Jose champion Andy Roddick battled into the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament in California with a 6-3 7-6 win over Latvian Ernests Gulbis. 35 women, children killed near Iraq festival February 13, 2009 at 7:57 am A female suicide bomber detonated in a crowd of primarily women and children on their way to a religious festival Friday, killing at least 35 people and wounding 45 others, an Interior Ministry official said. Nadal pushed all the way by teenager February 13, 2009 at 7:52 am World number one Rafael Nadal was taken to a deciding third set by Bulgarian teenager Grigor Dimitrov before reaching the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament in Rotterdam. Local hero Chia takes halfway Malaysia lead February 13, 2009 at 7:45 am Home hope Danny Chia charged into the halfway lead at the Malaysian Open on Friday with a seven-under-par 65, boosted by a pair of eagles at the Saujana Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur. Republican Gregg withdraws from commerce post consideration February 12, 2009 at 7:45 pm Republican Sen. Judd Gregg withdrew his nomination as President Barack Obama's commerce secretary Thursday, citing "irresolvable conflicts" over the administration's stimulus bill and the upcoming 2010 census. Recession comes late but hits hard in Peoria February 12, 2009 at 7:15 pm President Obama told employees at Peoria's Caterpillar plant Thursday that his economic recovery plan, heavy on infrastructure investment, would keep the equipment giant's factories humming. Australia's PM announces day of mourning February 12, 2009 at 6:19 pm A national day of mourning and a memorial service will honor the victims of the past week's wildfires in southeastern Australia, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Thursday. Blair: Global economic fallout is nation's major threat February 12, 2009 at 6:11 pm The nation's new chief intelligence officer delivered the annual threat assessment to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, but his first topic was the economy. Obama returns home for final stimulus plan push February 12, 2009 at 6:06 pm President Obama took his economic stimulus proposal back on the road Thursday, urging final congressional passage of the now-$789 billion bill during a visit to a Caterpillar plant in the state that launched his political career. Canada geese brought Flight 1549 down, NTSB says February 12, 2009 at 6:05 pm Canada geese got into both engines of US Airways Flight 1549 and forced the plane to ditch into the Hudson River last month, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. Genetic map of cold virus a step toward cure, scientists say February 12, 2009 at 5:58 pm Researchers have solved the first step in treating the common cold, by mapping its entire genome, or genetic map, teams from the University of Maryland and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported Thursday. Ohio governor reduces sentence for man who killed mom February 12, 2009 at 5:55 pm A man who stabbed his mother to death while on a crack-cocaine binge was spared lethal injection Thursday after Ohio's governor commuted his sentence to life in prison. Calculator: Are you overweight? February 12, 2009 at 5:39 pm Fish migrating to cooler waters, study says February 12, 2009 at 5:27 pm Climate-driven environmental changes could drastically affect the distribution of more than 1,000 species of commercial fish and shellfish around the world, scientists say. Baseball commissioner: A-Rod 'shamed the game' February 12, 2009 at 5:18 pm Baseball star Alex Rodriguez, who admitted this week he had used steroids, "shamed the game," the commissioner of Major League Baseball said Thursday. Stray dogs being killed in Baghdad February 12, 2009 at 5:08 pm The shotgun blast rips into the stray dog's midsection, sending it tumbling over and over. Agonizing yelps echo through the streets as it tries to reach and bite at the gaping wound. Minutes later, the dog is dead. This week's fun photos from around the world February 12, 2009 at 5:06 pm Evolve your plans to mark Darwin's 200th February 12, 2009 at 4:44 pm British naturalist Charles Darwin shocked Victorian society when he suggested that humans evolved from animals over millions of years, and his theories still spark controversy. Rights groups: Pentagon sought Geneva Convention loopholes February 12, 2009 at 4:32 pm The Bush Pentagon tried to find loopholes in the Geneva Conventions for its "ghost detainee" program in Iraq and to delay the release of Guantanamo Bay prisoners to avoid bad press, three human rights groups contend. Celebrating Lincoln's birth across the country February 12, 2009 at 12:15 pm From Capitol Hill to Springfield, Illinois, President Obama and Congress paid tribute Thursday to Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth. Crunch time: Final stimulus details in the works February 12, 2009 at 12:12 pm Congress is set to send a $789 billion economic stimulus package to President Obama's desk by Monday after lawmakers worked around a disagreement over education funding in the package. Hoelzl claims shock giant slalom victory February 12, 2009 at 12:09 pm Germany's Kathrin Hoelzl has completed a shock victory in the women's giant slalom at the world skiing championships at Val D'Isere on Thursday. In today's intelligence hierarchy, who really runs the show? February 12, 2009 at 11:59 am CIA vs. DNI -- the clash of the titans. iReporters celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday February 12, 2009 at 11:59 am Girlfriend to dad: 'Back door's open and your daughter's gone' February 12, 2009 at 11:54 am The father of a missing 5-year-old Florida girl said he and his girlfriend have taken and passed polygraph tests. Octuplets' mom seeks online donations February 12, 2009 at 11:41 am Nadya Suleman, the single mother of newborn octuplets, is using the Internet to help support her family of 14 children. She's started a Web site seeking donations. Tens of thousands of U.S. guns missing in Afghanistan February 12, 2009 at 11:26 am More than one-third of all weapons the United States has procured for Afghanistan's government are missing, according to a government report released Thursday. Say 'I love you' -- in so many ways February 12, 2009 at 11:26 am A man from Vermont got into the habit of leaving his wife little notes. Nothing elaborate -- just sweet sentiments like "I love you" or "I can't wait to get home to you tonight," jotted down on Post-it notes and then hidden in places where he knew she'd stumble over them throughout the course of her day. Thai PM admits boat people pushed out to sea February 12, 2009 at 11:20 am Thailand's prime minister suspects there were "some instances" in which Thai authorities pushed Myanmar's Rohingya boat people out to sea, a frank admittance of a practice drawing worldwide condemnation. Russian, U.S. satellites collide in space February 12, 2009 at 11:20 am Two satellites, one Russian and one American, have collided some 800 kilometers (500 miles) above Siberia, the Russian and U.S. space agencies, said Thursday. Long-distance life and love lessons February 12, 2009 at 11:19 am Ever since her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida, earned the distinction of having the highest rate of foreclosures in the country, Lynette Lorenz has spent the bulk of a year away -- 1,200 miles away -- from her home and her husband. Keeping Lincoln's memory alive for 5 generations February 12, 2009 at 11:15 am For five generations, the Meserve-Kunhardt family has been the collector and custodian of some of the most valuable photographs and memorabilia of Abraham Lincoln. Anti-Islam film's maker blasts UK over ban February 12, 2009 at 11:06 am Controversial Dutch filmmaker Geert Wilders condemned as "crazy and cowardly" Britain's refusal to let him enter the country Thursday. Red Carpet Close-up February 12, 2009 at 11:00 am Ancelotti -- I will not be leaving Milan February 12, 2009 at 10:58 am AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has told Chelsea he will not leave the Serie A club to join the Blues next season. No health insurance? Get help here February 12, 2009 at 10:54 am Dr. John Di Saia was playing baseball with his son a few weeks ago, and just as he rounded second base, he tumbled to the ground, breaking his fall with his elbow. Sound off: Does ban curb extremism or free speech? February 12, 2009 at 10:53 am A Dutch lawmaker who made a controversial film about Islam is attempting to beat a ban on entry to Britain where he has been invited to speak in the House of Lords.