Obama outlines contraception compromise plan
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:21:02 EST
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Here is a statement the White House issued Friday on President Barack Obama's compromise over the controversy swirling around a plan to require full contraception insurance coverage for female employees at religiously affiliated institutions:
Driver herds kids off bus before it blows
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:22:58 EST
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After noticing smoke seeping inside, a North Carolina bus driver rushed six elementary school children off her vehicle moments before it burst into flames.
Judge to rule on details of Sandusky house arrest
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:17:25 EST
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A prosecution request for Jerry Sandusky to stay indoors during his house arrest will be one of many issues argued Friday at a court hearing in Pennsylvania.
Testimony continues in lacrosse player's murder trial
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:45:24 EST
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The prosecution will call a new witness to the stand Friday in the murder trial of former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely, who is accused of fatally beating his ex-girlfriend.
Singapore court to rule on extradition of four to U.S.
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:46:44 EST
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A Singapore court is expected to rule Friday on whether to extradite to the United States four people accused of a conspiracy in which electronic components from a U.S. company were smuggled to Iran and ended up in explosives in Iraq.
7-year-old girl fights off alleged kidnapper at Wal-Mart
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:07:45 EST
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A 7-year-old Georgia girl fought off a man who'd grabbed her in the aisle of a Walmart, with police eventually tracking down the suspect they accuse of attempted kidnapping.
Giving ex-addicts a healthy 'high'
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:52:04 EST
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Scott Strode overcame his addictions through sport, and now he's helping others do the same.
'Cameron Crazies', not lately
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:01:48 EST
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It is the place where the "Air Ball" chant was invented. It is or has been home to Crazy Towel Guy, Viking Guy and Bunch of Guys. A man once distracted an opponent's free-throw shooter by rising from his seat and dancing while wearing a dark blue Speedo and nothing else. That guy became a pastor.
The deadly path to legal status
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:59:29 EST
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Tania Nava has one piece of advice for anyone seeking to come out of the shadows and pursue a path to U.S. citizenship: don't do it.
Birth control by vending machine
Posted: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:15:55 EST
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Vending machine offerings at a Pennsylvania university are expanding beyond the world of junk food and into the world of contraception.
Romney: I was 'severely conservative' as governor
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:05:53 EST
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Mitt Romney's conference address was a chance to assure conservatives he shares their values, days after rival Rick Santorum's stunning sweep. FULL STORY | BLOG
Obama compromises on birth control
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:01:52 EST
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Obama says all women will have birth control coverage, but religious institutions won't have to pay for it. He said women's health shouldn't be tied to the workplace.
Opinion: Who does compromise serve?
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:28:46 EST
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Jennifer Glass says the furor and "accommodation" over coverage for contraception raises sticky questions over who is ultimately paying for insurance provided by employers --Catholic or othewise.
Opinion: Bishops should accept victory
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:24:29 EST
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Kevin Clarke says Obama's "accommodation" on health insurance mandates for contraception coverage should satisfy Catholic leadership. Time to return to productive dialogue
Opinion: Shrink the eurozone to save it
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:10:16 EST
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With each passing day, Greece's economic and political malaise deepens despite one massive International Monetary Fund-European Union bailout package after another to keep that country afloat. And with each passing day, as the Greek economy continues its downward spiral under the weight of externally imposed draconian budget austerity, there is the increased risk that a disorderly Greek euro exit could result in real contagion to the rest of the European periphery and especially to Italy, an otherwise solvent country.
120 ships trapped in Europe's icy waters
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:01:32 EST
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Europe remained gripped by frigid temperatures and snow Friday, with the icy weather closing much of the Danube River to shipping and disrupting travel across the region.
Madonna stalker caught after escape
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:31:40 EST
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A man convicted of stalking singer Madonna, and who once threatened to knife her, was arrested Friday, a week after he escaped from a Southern California mental hospital, police said.
NATO probes report of Afghan civilian deaths
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:57:18 EST
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NATO is investigating a report by Afghan authorities that an airstrike by coalition forces killed eight children in Kapisa province this week, it said Friday.
Attorney: Pakistani court gives spy agency ultimatum
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:12:31 EST
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Pakistan's Supreme Court gave the country's secretive and powerful spy agency a midnight deadline to hand over seven detainees who were allegedly arrested without due process and injured while in its custody, a lawyer representing several of the detainees told CNN Friday.
Violence erupts as Greece ponders terms for new bailout
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:37:46 EST
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Hooded youths tossed stones and police fired stun grenades Friday in front of the Greek Parliament as lawmakers faced tough new conditions they must meet before euro zone finance ministers will give them billions of desperately needed euros to bail out the debt-ridden country.
Singapore court: 4 suspects can be extradited to U.S.
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:46:44 EST
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A Singapore court ruled Friday that four people can be extradited to the United States to face conspiracy charges after electronic components from a U.S. company were smuggled to Iran and ended up in explosives in Iraq.
Human rights group calls for Iraq to end executions
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:33:38 EST
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A human rights group expressed alarm Thursday at the pace of executions in Iraq and called for Iraqi authorities to abolish the practice.
19 killed in Kashmir bus accident
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:08:09 EST
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At least 19 people died when a bus plunged down a gorge Friday in a mountainous region of Kashmir, authorities said.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, hurling ash cloud into the sky
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:33:27 EST
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A restless volcano in northern Indonesia erupted Friday, spewing clouds of ash as high as 2 kilometers into the sky, the country's National Disaster Management Agency said.
Mexican army seizes 15 tons of methamphetamine
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:46:48 EST
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The Mexican army has seized more than 15 tons of methamphetamine from a clandestine laboratory in a remote area of the state of Jalisco, west of the capital, the country's Secretary of National Defense said Thursday.
Bet on Olympics? This way, it's OK
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:06:00 EST
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There are few topics in sport more taboo than betting. Ask baseball's Pete Rose.
Who is Anonymous?
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:28:01 EST
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There's been a lot of news over the past few days about the hacker collective Anonymous. Last Friday, the group claimed to have posted an internal FBI conference call discussing investigations into Anonymous and the FBI acknowledged the call was intended to be private. This week, Anonymous posted e-mails that it claims are from an adviser to the Syrian president, suggesting how Bashar al-Assad could downplay violence in the country when he was interviewed by Barbara Walters last summer.
Cop to George Huguely: 'She's Dead. You Killed Her'
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:37:52 -0500
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Obama Blinks on Contraception Rule
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:32:23 -0500
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Seeking to quell a political uproar over religious freedom and contraception, President Obama announced today that religious-affiliated institutions will not be mandated to cover birth control for their employees after all. Insurance companies will instead be directly responsible for providing free contraception and covering the cost.
Sandusky Asks to See Grandkids
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:08:06 -0500
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Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky dismissed allegations that he has been leering at local school children from his back deck recently and argued that he should, in fact, be allowed to visit at least with his grandchildren while under house arrest for child molestation charges.
Senators Introduce Bill for Syrian Aid
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:52:01 -0500
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Sens. Casey and Rubio introduce a bill for technical support for Syrian rebels.
Hackers Attack Ala. Govt. Websites
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:31:51 -0500
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Hacker group 'Anonymous' claims it broke into Ala. government websites, stole personal info
Greek PM Vows to Push Austerity
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:17 -0500
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Greek PM says default would lead to "chaos," vows to push through austerity
Navy Announces USS Gabrielle Giffords
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:38:58 -0500
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The Navy?s newest ship will be the USS Gabrielle Giffords. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus made the announcement at a Pentagon ceremony, calling Giffords someone whose name is synonymous with courage. Former Rep. Gabby Giffords looked on at the Pentagon today as Mabus made the announcement...
Photos: World Press Photos of the Year
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:04:33 -0500
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2011 World Press Photo of the Year Awards
Fugitive in 1993 Heist Caught in US
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:37:37 -0500
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A British security guard suspected of absconding with a van containing $1.5 million in a 1993 heist has been arrested in Missouri after it was discovered that he has been living with his family in the U.S. as a fugitive under an assumed name for 15 years.
Knee Replacements Double in 10 Years
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:25:56 -0500
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More Americans are getting total knee replacements than ever before, according to the first national estimate of the procedure?s frequency. In 2009 alone, the number of surgeries topped 600,000, twice the number of procedures of the past decade. The numbers, presented today at a meeting of...
Spring Break Travel Warning: Mounting Violence in Mexico
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:13 -0500
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As spring break nears, the U.S. government is warning Americans to stay out of much of Mexico because of rising drug-cartel violence -- and tells travelers to one of Mexico's most popular beach destinations to stay close to their hotels. A newly expanded travel warning from the State Department says that U.S. travelers should avoid four entire states, as well as large areas of ten others, most in the north and west of the country.
Facebook 'Defriending' Led to Murder
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:41:58 -0500
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Online feud turns deadly in rural Tennessee.
Sophisticated Jewel Heist Stumps Cops
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:56 -0500
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A Chicago jewelry heist resembled a scene from ?The Score,? in which Robert DeNiro plays a jewelry thief who relies on an ?inside? source (Edward Norton) to pull off a sophisticated robbery that out-maneuvers a state-of-the art security system. This week, thieves broke into a Chicago...
How Safe Are Mobile Banking Apps?
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:48 -0500
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Citibank customers who used an iPad app to pay their bills were charged twice, some without their knowledge, the bank said this week. The problem began in July and went undetected until December, the New York Times reported. Andrew Brent, Citigroup spokesman, said the now-fixed problem impacted less than 2 percent of all transactions executed through the iPad.
'Strange Addictions': Snorting Mothballs
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:11:07 -0500
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TLC series explores the world of addictive behavior, when people can not stop their bizarre behavioral habits.
Prozac for Puppy? More Pets on Meds
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:55:50 -0500
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Mind-altering medications such as Prozac are being prescribed more often to man's best friend to help treat a variety of conditions and behaviors usually found in humans.
Model: Thyroid Caused Menopause at 24
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:03:36 -0500
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Supermodel Karolina Kurkova says thyroid problems three years ago caused a 30-pound weight gain and early menopause.
Madonna Slams 'Irrelevant' M.I.A.
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:28:22 -0500
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The Queen of Pop is unsurpringly unhappy that M.I.A. stole her thunder by flipping off America during Sunday?s Super Bowl halftime show. Madonna called into ?On Air with Ryan Seacrest? today to publicly share her thoughts on the controversy. ?I was really surprised,? she said....
Watch: Obama Alters Contraception Policy; Brazil Police Strike
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:03:05 -0500
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Texas Woman Induced Labor for Dying Husband to Hold Baby
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:57:57 -0500
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Diane Aulger induced labor so husband Mark Aulger, who was dying from pulmonary fibrosis after chemotherapy treatments, could hold their baby daughter, Savannah.
Before the Flames: Inside the Marriage of Josh and Susan Powell
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:06:02 -0500
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As a boy, Josh Powell tried to kill himself. As an adult, he succeeded, taking with him the lives of his two young boys three years after their mother, Susan Powell, mysteriously disappeared. But in between Powell's dark adolescene and grisly murder-suicide, there was a time of light and love with Susan, those close to the couple said.
Ann Pettway Admits Stealing Infant 24 Years Ago
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:54:26 -0500
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Ann Pettway pleaded guilty to stealing Carlina White, then an infant, from a Harlem hospital. White, now 24, solved the case after she saw a photograph of a missing baby that resembled her childhood photos.
Photos: Best in Show: 'Sh*t My Pets Ruined' Blog Gets Laughs
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:23:51 -0500
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Watch: David Arquette Dishes on Cox
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:24:08 -0500
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"Jake and the Never Land Pirates" star will appear with Cox on "Cougar Town."
Watch: Woolly Mammoth Caught on Tape?
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:21 -0500
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Blurry footage shows a large creature crossing a body of water in Siberia.
Watch: Pray Away the Gay?
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:39:52 -0500
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Family reacts when they see teen told to "choose not to be" gay in WWYD scene.
Photos: Tesla Model X, All-Electric SUV
Posted: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:41:47 -0500
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The Tesla Model X, the first all-electric SUV or crossover vehicle, is shown off with gull-wing doors and promised for sale in 2014. The firm is headed by Elon Musk, who co-founded PayPal and later SpaceX.
Photos: Who'll Go Home with a Grammy?
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:35 -0500
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The 2012 Grammy Awards air Sunday night.
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Photos: Purple Squirrel Found in Pa.
Posted: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:10:12 -0500
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Percy and Connie Emert from Jersey Shore, Pa., trapped a purple squirrel in their yard.
Photos: Kristen Bell's '214 Tattoos'
Posted: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:32:24 -0500
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The actress plays herself in a "Funny or Die" sketch featuring her 214 tattoos.
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