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Red Cross fears for Philippines aid workers March 18, 2009 at 12:22 pm The International Committee of the Red Cross has said it is "extremely worried" about the fate of three aid workers kidnapped in the Philippines in January. AIG boss has record of tough choices, success March 18, 2009 at 12:19 pm Edward Liddy, chief executive officer of American International Group, is known for straight talking, consistent profit-making and innovative thinking. English FA seek response in 'spitting' row March 18, 2009 at 12:18 pm The English Football Association has written to Hull City asking for their version of events, after Hull manager Phil Brown accused Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas of spitting at his assistant manager Brian Horton. Chinese-made drywall ruining homes, owners say March 18, 2009 at 12:16 pm Officials are looking into claims that Chinese-made drywall installed in some Florida homes is emitting smelly, corrosive gases and ruining household systems such as air conditioners, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says. Magazine defends Goody 'tribute' before her death March 18, 2009 at 12:10 pm A magazine has defended its decision to publish a "tribute" to cancer-stricken British celebrity Jade Goody even though she is still alive. Barney Frank: Ownership issue key to recouping AIG bonuses March 18, 2009 at 12:10 pm As the tide of outrage over AIG bonuses continued abated Wednesday, a congressional committee became the epicenter of the issue as Edward Liddy, CEO and chairman of the troubled insurer, prepared to answer questions about executive bonuses. Want a job? Try health care March 18, 2009 at 11:57 am Nursing school seemed like a good idea to Tracy Kidd, but not just because she was interested in medicine. Analysis: Obama's first judicial pick signals fight for control March 18, 2009 at 11:52 am President Obama took the first step Tuesday in what could be a legacy-making effort to restock the federal courts with more progressives, naming an Indiana political veteran as his first judicial nominee. FBI flooded with job applications March 18, 2009 at 11:46 am With thousands of Americans looking for jobs, many businesses are saying: Sorry, we're not hiring. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is sending out another message: Come right this way. Four come in as France look for improvement March 18, 2009 at 11:44 am France have made four changes to their team for Saturday's final Six Nations rugby clash against Italy in Rome. Space shuttle Discovery blasts off with bat stowaway March 18, 2009 at 11:41 am A bat that apparently had trouble flying instead tried to hitch a ride on the space shuttle Discovery, NASA officials said. How bending the rules can be good for business March 18, 2009 at 11:40 am Have you recently bent the official rules at work? Performed a task you're not specifically trained to do, perhaps even claimed for 20 minutes more time than you actually did? Man accused of threatening Mexican students March 18, 2009 at 11:38 am Authorities in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, have arrested a man whom they accused of having terrorized students, their parents and the administration of a grade school for three months. Octuplets' mom brings two of her babies home March 18, 2009 at 11:36 am Nadya Suleman, who gave birth to octuplets in January, brought two of her babies home from the hospital late Tuesday. Hard-pressed for money, parting with prized possessions March 18, 2009 at 11:32 am Jim Vincent loved everything about his 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda. The purr of its V8 engine. The way the sun danced off it after a spit-shine wax. Whenever he revved the engine, he also thought about his father, who first brought home one of the muscle cars more than 30 years ago. Commentary: Pope wrong on condoms March 18, 2009 at 11:28 am The African-American religious community deserves considerable praise for taking leadership of the civil rights movement during the first half of the 20th century. Dungeon trial: Fritzl pleads guilty to all charges March 18, 2009 at 11:25 am Josef Fritzl, the Austrian man accused of repeatedly raping his daughter in a cellar dungeon for decades, has admitted guilt on all charges, including responsibility for the death of one of seven children he fathered by his daughter. Lawmakers defend role amid AIG bonus backlash March 18, 2009 at 11:19 am As outrage over American International Group bonuses spreads and finger-pointing continues, lawmakers are trying to convince the public that it isn't their fault. Vettori and Ryder hit tons for New Zealand March 18, 2009 at 11:14 am Centuries by New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori and Jesse Ryder inspired a New Zealand fightback on day one of the first Test against India. How Obama's limo stacks up against JFK's March 18, 2009 at 11:05 am President Barack Obama's new presidential limousine grabbed some headlines this year - especially in Detroit -- when General Motors announced in January that Obama was getting a brand-new 2009 Cadillac Presidential Limousine, the first presidential limo that did not carry a specific model name. Air Force nurse charged in three patients' deaths March 17, 2009 at 7:39 pm An Air Force nurse has been charged with murdering three terminally ill patients by giving them fatal overdoses, the Air Force said Tuesday. Veterans groups irate at Obama's private insurance proposal March 17, 2009 at 7:31 pm Veterans groups are angry after President Obama told them Monday that he is still considering a proposal to have treatment for service-connected injuries charged to veterans' private insurance plans. Actress Richardson taken to hospital, sent to U.S. after ski fall March 17, 2009 at 7:20 pm Actress Natasha Richardson was hospitalized after she fell on a ski slope at a Quebec resort, a resort spokeswoman said in a statement Tuesday. Reports of sexual assault in military rise in 2008 March 17, 2009 at 7:20 pm Reports of sexual assault among U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan rose 26 percent from the previous year, according to an annual Pentagon report presented to Congress on Tuesday. iReporter: 'AIG should be ashamed of themselves' March 17, 2009 at 7:10 pm Investors find real estate gold in Detroit March 17, 2009 at 6:22 pm Jeremy Burgess likes the location and layout of the three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath home in the Grandmont neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Arsenal fight back to reach FA Cup semis March 17, 2009 at 6:13 pm Two goals in the last 17 minutes saw Arsenal fight back from going a goal behind to beat Hull City 2-1 and secure a Wembley date with Chelsea in the semifinals of the FA Cup. Discovery docks at international space station March 17, 2009 at 6:07 pm The space shuttle Discovery safely docked at the international space station on Tuesday, a welcome smooth maneuver during a mission that was delayed by a gas leak and threatened by hurtling chunks of space junk. Commentary: Obama a leader who actually leads March 17, 2009 at 5:57 pm What a welcome change to feel like someone is running the country instead of running it into the ground. Smallest known North American dinosaur found March 17, 2009 at 5:29 pm Canadian researchers say they have discovered the smallest known North American dinosaur, a carnivore that roamed areas of the continent 75 million years ago and weighed less than most modern-day house cats. Fuji team not invited to Tour de France March 17, 2009 at 5:12 pm Tour de France organizers have confirmed that 20 teams, 180 riders in total, will compete in this year's race, with the Spanish Fuji team the biggest omission from the starting list. Sarkozy wins French NATO re-entry vote March 17, 2009 at 5:10 pm Opposition lawmakers Tuesday ridiculed President Nicolas Sarkozy for taking France back into NATO's military command after more than 40 years, but were unable to stop the move when it came to a vote. Peacekeeper dies in Darfur shootout March 17, 2009 at 4:42 pm Gunmen killed a United Nations peacekeeper in the Darfur region of western Sudan on Tuesday. Cavendish sprints to final stage victory March 17, 2009 at 4:26 pm Team Columbia sprinter Mark Cavendish once again demonstrated he is the fastest man in the peloton by sprinting to victory in the final stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico stage race in Italy on Tuesday. Senators want to fight Mexican drug cartels' expanding influence March 17, 2009 at 1:10 pm A bloody war between Mexican drug cartels is no longer solely a south-of-the-border problem, members of Congress said Tuesday at a hearing on the issue. U.S., Canadian tourists killed in Mexico bus wreck, reports say March 17, 2009 at 1:08 pm Eleven passengers from the United States and Canada were among 12 people killed when a bus and a tractor-trailer collided in northeast Mexico, a Mexican official said Tuesday. Analysts: Next bailout will be a tougher sell March 17, 2009 at 1:08 pm As President Obama speaks out on the AIG debacle, he could be setting himself up for trouble, should his administration move forward with additional bailouts. Russia announces major arms buildup March 17, 2009 at 12:57 pm Russia is planning a "comprehensive rearmament" of its military, President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday. '70s radical Sara Jane Olson released from prison March 17, 2009 at 12:57 pm Jon Opsahl said he doesn't think domestic-terrorist-turned-housewife Sara Jane Olson served nearly enough time for his mother's murder, but he's relieved the saga ended with Olson's Tuesday release from prison. Justice Ginsburg to undergo 'precautionary' chemotherapy March 17, 2009 at 12:56 pm Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg plans to undergo a "precautionary" course of chemotherapy following her surgery last month for pancreatic cancer, the Supreme Court announced Tuesday. Formula One title to be decided on wins March 17, 2009 at 12:53 pm Governing body the FIA have agreed to award the Formula One world drivers' championship to the driver with the most race wins from this season onwards. Ireland change three for Grand Slam decider March 17, 2009 at 12:49 pm Ireland have made three changes for Saturday's crucial Six Nations rugby finale against Wales -- as they attempt to win a first Grand Slam since 1948. How to get lucky in love -- and other parts of life March 17, 2009 at 12:49 pm On a Saturday morning, Colleen Seifert woke up early and ate her usual breakfast: half a bagel, fruit, and coffee. She walked her Russian wolfhound, Bandit, and tidied her apartment. Obama urges critics to provide alternatives on 2010 budget March 17, 2009 at 12:43 pm President Obama urged both Democratic and Republican members of Congress Tuesday to provide him with "constructive alternative solutions" if they disagree with any sections of his 2010 budget proposal. Witness survived store shooting by playing dead March 17, 2009 at 12:38 pm She survived a bloodbath at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, by playing dead. The only survivor, she gave police a detailed description of the gunman. Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin enter the world of comic books March 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm Move over Wonder Woman and Lois Lane - Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin are breaking into the world of comic books. Amy Winehouse denies assault charge March 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm Singer Amy Winehouse pleaded not guilty Tuesday to common assault over an incident last autumn, her spokesman said. Bomb threat looms over Lebanese villagers March 17, 2009 at 12:33 pm Diab Diab lost an eye and part of a leg trying to clear unexploded bombs from the fields of southern Lebanon. But now he is going to lose his job, too. Space Spotlight: Mars' moons and Medusa March 17, 2009 at 12:14 pm UK PM issues Iran sanctions warning March 17, 2009 at 12:11 pm Iran faces a "clear choice" between between international cooperation over its plans to develop nuclear energy or tougher sanctions, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned at a conference in London on Tuesday.