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Josef Fritzl pleads guilty to incest, imprisonment charges March 16, 2009 at 10:42 am Josef Fritzl, accused of imprisoning his daughter in a cellar for decades and fathering her seven children, pleaded guilty to incest, imprisonment and one charge of assault Monday at the opening of his trial in Austria. Death threats, prostitutes don't deter no-cussing agenda March 16, 2009 at 10:28 am In middle school, a lot of kids think it's cool to cuss and toss around four-letter words like a soccer ball at recess. Astronaut encounters at Kennedy Space Center March 16, 2009 at 10:26 am Are your kids ready to go to Mars? Poll: Unemployment is Americans' top economic concern March 16, 2009 at 10:18 am A new national poll indicates that worries about unemployment have tripled over the past year. Brave a shave to fight childhood cancer March 16, 2009 at 10:06 am The first swipe of the electric razor exposed a six-inch patch of bare skin on Dr. Craig Castellino's scalp. Within minutes, the pediatric oncologist with the Aflac Cancer Center in Atlanta, Georgia, was bald. For jobless lawyers, plan B includes good works March 16, 2009 at 10:02 am It was the best of times in 2004, when attorney Dave Dineen graduated from Boston University School of Law and landed a job at a top Massachusetts corporate firm, Foley Hoag LLP. Don Imus battles prostate cancer March 16, 2009 at 9:56 am Radio host Don Imus has prostate cancer. Five ways to boost your metabolism March 16, 2009 at 9:45 am "Metabolism" is the name of the bodily system that converts food calories to energy needed to perform various tasks, like pumping oxygen to muscles during a long walk. Many variables contribute to your metabolism, including heredity, gender and age. But you can quicken yours; here's how. How to buy the best fish March 16, 2009 at 9:36 am It's easy to feel overwhelmed at the fish counter. Which is tastiest? Which is healthiest? Which is the most sustainable choice? Vidic gets two-game ban after sending off March 16, 2009 at 9:30 am Manchester United central defender Nemanja Vidic will be suspended for their next two Premier League matches after his sending off against Liverpool on Saturday. N. Ireland: Two more held over killing of officer March 16, 2009 at 9:23 am Police arrested two more men in connection with the killing of policeman Stephen Carroll in Northern Ireland last week, bringing the total number of people in custody to seven, the Police Service of Northern Ireland announced Monday. Do you prefer a male or female boss? March 16, 2009 at 9:21 am A famous George Carlin observation goes, "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" Commentary: Don't let history be your guide to investing March 16, 2009 at 9:11 am Everyone is looking for foolproof investment advice. So let me give some: Don't assume that what's happened in the past will happen in the future, even if the past covers a long, long period. Obama plan would boost small businesses via lender incentives March 16, 2009 at 9:09 am President Obama and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on Monday will announce administration plans to make lending to small businesses more attractive, two senior administration officials said. Traveling to Hawaii on the cheap March 16, 2009 at 8:59 am In an attempt to be frugal amid the economic downturn, Karl Stetson and his family in Seattle, Washington, planned to skip their annual trip to Hawaii. Talks continue over kidnapped Israeli soldier March 16, 2009 at 8:47 am Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert postponed a Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday as talks aimed at securing the release of a kidnapped Israeli soldier were extended. Vice president's mother in hospital March 15, 2009 at 10:07 pm Vice President Joe Biden's 91-year-old mother was hospitalized Sunday after a fall at her home in Delaware, according to Biden's office. AIG names recipients of its bailout money March 15, 2009 at 9:48 pm Troubled insurance giant AIG, already under fire for intending to pay out $165 million in bonuses and compensation, succumbed Sunday to congressional pressure, identifying banks that received chunks of the company's billions in federal bailout funds last year. Explosives kill NATO troops in Afghanistan March 15, 2009 at 9:42 pm Four soldiers with the NATO-led force in Afghanistan were killed by an improvised explosive device Sunday, according to a military statement. Host 'concerned' about 'Top Model' audition melee March 15, 2009 at 9:38 pm Supermodel and television host Tyra Banks said Sunday she's "concerned" about Saturday's melee at an "America's Next Top Model" audition at a New York hotel, but said she didn't know what caused the disturbance. Space shuttle Discovery launches after repairs March 15, 2009 at 9:33 pm The space shuttle Discovery lifted off Sunday evening on a mission to the international space station, where Discovery will deliver supplies needed to expand the station's crew to six people. Gallery: A duct tape prom March 15, 2009 at 9:16 pm CNN Student News Transcript: March 16, 2009 March 15, 2009 at 9:10 pm March 16, 2009 Officials: Two Israeli police officers killed March 15, 2009 at 8:28 pm Police searched Sunday for gunmen who opened fire on an Israeli police vehicle in the West Bank, killing two officers, according to Israeli police. CNN Student News: Ten Questions March 15, 2009 at 8:13 pm March 16, 2009 Hearing set for Monday in Lohan case March 15, 2009 at 7:42 pm A hearing is set for Monday in a case involving actress Lindsay Lohan after an arrest warrant was issued for her Friday, officials said. 10,000 look to make winning play at Dodger Stadium job fair March 15, 2009 at 6:46 pm A crowd of about 10,000 came to Dodger Stadium over the weekend, but they weren't there for a baseball game. Austrian to plead guilty to rape and incest, lawyer says March 15, 2009 at 5:08 pm Josef Fritzl, the Austrian accused of keeping his daughter in a cellar for decades and fathering her seven children, will plead guilty to rape and incest when his trial opens Monday, Fritzl's lawyer told CNN. How to create a buzz: the business lesson for marketers March 15, 2009 at 3:37 pm In these economically tough times, the dream for every marketing strategist is buzz -- your product picking up ever more sales by word-of-mouth as customers talk to potential new customers, all costing your company not a cent. 'Race to Witch Mountain' casts a spell at No. 1 March 15, 2009 at 3:20 pm The Disney family film update, "Race to Witch Mountain," won the weekend box office in fine fashion, grossing $25 million according to Sunday's estimates from Media by Numbers. 4 tourists killed, 3 injured in Yemen bombing March 15, 2009 at 3:16 pm Four tourists were killed and three injured Sunday when a bomb exploded in the Yemeni city of Al Shibam, a journalist told CNN. CNN Student News: Financial Glossary March 15, 2009 at 3:06 pm Introduction: Use this CNN Student News financial glossary to help students understand concepts about today's U.S. economy that are currently in the news. Extra time double sees Celtic snatch cup March 15, 2009 at 2:38 pm Extra-time goals by Darren O'Dea and Aiden McGeady gave Celtic a 2-0 victory over Glasgow rivals Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park. Hamburg remain in Bundesliga title hunt March 15, 2009 at 2:22 pm Hamburg have moved up to fourth place in the Bundesliga, only behind Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg on goal difference, after a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Energie Cottbus on Sunday. Cheney says Obama's policies 'raise the risk' of U.S. terror attack March 15, 2009 at 2:09 pm Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday defended the Bush administration's economic record, the invasion of Iraq and the treatment of suspected terrorists, warning that reversing its anti-terrorism policies endangers Americans. Chelsea beat Man City to move up to second March 15, 2009 at 2:03 pm Chelsea are up to second in the Premier League table, above Liverpool on goal difference, after an early goal from Michael Essien proved enough to give them a 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday. England return to form as France humbled March 15, 2009 at 1:40 pm England romped to their most emphatic win over France since 2003, as Martin Johnson's under-fire side enjoyed a staggering return to form with a 34-10 Six Nations victory at Twickenham on Sunday. AIG's insistence on bonuses raises ire in Washington March 15, 2009 at 1:35 pm White House officials and some members of Congress reacted strongly Sunday to news that insurance giant AIG had intended to pay out $165 million in bonuses and compensation. The company has received at least $170 billion in federal bailout money. Juve close on Inter while Milan thump Siena March 15, 2009 at 12:26 pm Juventus came from behind to defeat Bologna 4-1 on Saturday to put pressure on Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table. Sanchez holds on to seal Paris-Nice victory March 15, 2009 at 12:08 pm Caisse d'Epargne rider Luis Leon Sanchez repelled a host of challenges to win Paris-Nice after a thrilling 119km eighth and final stage of the race, ending on the famous Promenade des Anglais on the French Riviera. UK lawmakers aim to 'force' Hamas talks March 15, 2009 at 11:24 am A group of British politicians is trying to force the government in London to talk to Hamas, the militant Palestinian movement considered a terrorist organization by the United Kingdom, one of the politicians told CNN. Jankovic and Dementieva crash in California March 15, 2009 at 11:03 am The women's draw at the Indian Wells Masters event has been thrown wide open after second seed Jelena Jankovic and third-seeded Elena Dementieva were both beaten on Saturday. Loeb continues domination with landmark win March 15, 2009 at 10:55 am Citroen's Sebastien Loeb cruised to victory in Cyprus to record his 50th World Rally Championship win -- his third from three rounds this season. Federer eases through on return to action March 15, 2009 at 10:53 am World number two Roger Federer made a successful return in his first match since losing the Australian Open final in January, beating Frenchman Marc Gicquel in straight sets in the second round of the Indian Wells Masters in California. Commentary: We owe oldest Americans an apology March 15, 2009 at 10:30 am As the country frets about extricating itself from the financial mess, there is one group of Americans to whom the rest of us owe the most sincere words of apology. Taliban threaten to kill aid workers as spies March 15, 2009 at 10:19 am A top Taliban commander has issued a new threat to foreign aid workers, saying that under the insurgent group's new "constitution" they will execute them as spies or hold them in exchange for the release of Taliban fighters.