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XML Top StoriesDeath toll 'rises to 42' in China mining accident (AFP)published about 9 hours ago
AFP - The death toll in an explosion at a coal mine in northeast China early Saturday rose to at least 42 workers, state news agency Xinhua said, citing emergency services.
Man dies after nightclub shootingpublished about 9 hours ago
A man has died in hospital and another victim is being treated for gunshot
wounds after a shooting at a nightclub early today.
Italian police arrest two linked to Mumbai attackspublished about 10 hours ago
Italian police today arrested a Pakistani father and son accused of helping
fund and providing logistical support for last year's terrorist attacks in
Mumbai.
Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect (AP)published about 10 hours ago
AP - WASHINGTON — The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials.
Kercher murder accused could face life sentencespublished about 10 hours ago
Prosecutors are expected to request life in prison for an American student and
her former boyfriend accused of killing a young British woman in Italy.
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Popular Top StoriesCity Slicker in ShanghaiIt's time to wake up and smell the coffeeMan fatally shot by Irving police after pointing BB gun at officers42 dead after China mine blastMore Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving (AP)59 and counting: Health care bill nears test voteUS Senate Set for Key Health Care Reform VoteLandrieu to vote to move ahead on health care bill (AP)Obama Touts Asia Trade for US Economic RecoveryThe Fall of Greg Craig, Obama's Top Lawyer |
Canadian forces help secure Afghan villagepublished less than 1 hour ago
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Afghan and Canadian forces captured a Taliban-controlled village Saturday in Afghanistan's Panjwaii district, the Canadian military said.
Mothers among loyal 'Twilight' fanspublished less than 1 hour ago
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Some U.S. mothers say they are die-hard fans of the two "Twilight" vampire romance movies despite being decades older ... more
Lady Gaga signs onto Royal Variety showpublished about 1 hour ago
BLACKPOOL, England, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Lady Gaga will be among the stars performing for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at the upcoming Royal ... more
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Attorney says oil companies in trouble if Oscar Wyatt to blame for suicide bombingspublished about 14 hours ago
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The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource (Macworld.com)published about 5 hours ago
Macworld.com - It was a banner week for stupid opinion pieces about Apple. Indeed, the Macalope had a hard time narrowing the field. He did ... more
Hacked E-mails Fuel Climate Change Skepticspublished about 21 hours ago
The e-mails and documents hacked from a computer server at a British university will undoubtedly raise questions about the actions of some scientists.
Sun-Times Media names John Barron group publisher (AP)published about 21 hours ago
AP - Sun-Times Media Group, which was recently sold out of bankruptcy to an investor group, has named John Barron group publisher and senior vice ... more
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DFB boss vows to punish betting fraudsters (AFP)published about 5 hours ago
AFP - Theo Zwanziger, president of the German Football Federation (DFB), on Saturday vowed to punish anyone in Germany involved with the betting scandal which ... more
Phillies raise some ticket prices for 2010published about 12 hours ago
Coming off their second straight World Series appearance and third straight National League East title, the Phillies have raised some ticket prices for 2010.
Sports in Brief: Johnson gains pole positionpublished about 12 hours ago
Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title will start from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 m.p.h. yesterday to top ... more
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Becoming the Alpha Dog in Your Own Homepublished about 20 hours ago
Parents are borrowing from Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, who is known for inspiring discipline, order and devotion.
Homegrown bubbly sparkles this seasonpublished 1 day ago
One of the best Thanksgiving traditions is to extend the American bounty to the bottle. I particularly like to invoke it before the feast, when ... more
Jeanne-Claude, Collaborator With Christo on a Grand Canvas, Dies at 74published 2 days ago
Jeanne-Claude collaborated with her husband, Christo, on dozens of environmental arts projects, including “The Gates” in Central Park in 2005.
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NY town decides to re-Christmas its holiday paradepublished 2 days ago
A town on New York's Long Island is hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade this year by restoring "Christmas" to ... more
$40,000 left at holy site — for safekeepingpublished Wed, Nov 18 2009 13:34 GMT
Operators of a Catholic shrine in Maryland thought they had been blessed with a big donation this month when a worker found $40,000 worth of ... more
It's a boy: Zoo tortoise reveals mistaken identitypublished Wed, Nov 18 2009 06:25 GMT
A tortoise's zookeepers in Cleveland are the ones feeling slow because after more than 50 years, they've discovered "Mary" is actually a male.
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Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala (AP)published about 4 hours ago
AP - Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with ... more
Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage (AP)published about 21 hours ago
AP - Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam ... more
Man accused of taping reporter to appear in court (AP)published about 22 hours ago
AP - An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is expected to appear in court for the ... more
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Coupon Craze Drives Black Friday Shopperspublished about 2 hours ago
Cash-strapped shoppers are turning to websites like Coupon Craze and FatWallet to help them save money on Black Friday this year.
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H1N1 mutation found in some flu fatalitiespublished 1 day ago
Norwegian health authorities said Friday they have discovered a potentially significant mutation in the H1N1 influenza strain that could be responsible for causing the severest ... more
Arkansas Has 20 Confirmed Deaths Due to H1N1 Influenzapublished 1 day ago
Arkansas reported it’s first H1N1 influenza death August 10. Since then 19 more deaths have been added to bring the total to 20 confirmed deaths ... more
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