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Sexiest Man Alive

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:15:12 +0000

Hugh Jackman has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. More

Google Gives Online Life to Life Mag’s Photos

The Associated Press — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:52:00 +0000

Google Inc. has opened an online photo gallery that will feature millions of images from Life magazine's archives that have never been seen by the public before. More

Pirates Hijack $100 Million of Oil

Associated Press — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:55:26 +0000

Pirates who seized a Saudi supertanker loaded with $100 million in crude anchored the ship... More

‘Lost’ Beatles Track Could Finally be Heard

CNN — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:12:28 +0000

A "lost" Beatles track recorded in 1967 and performed just once in public could finally be released, according to Paul McCartney. More

First Four Star Female General

Associated Press — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:29:01 +0000

An Army general will make history today when she picks up her fourth star. More

Incest Suspect Charged With Murder

APTN — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:53:19 +0000

Man accused of fathering 7 children with his daughter now faces murder charges in addition to rape, incest, slavery and false imprisonment Watch Video

Iran Tests Missile Able To Reach Europe

The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:57:06 +0000

Iran said it successfully test-fired a new generation of long range surface-to-surface missile on Wednesday More

Mitch Mitchell, Drummer for Hendrix, Found Dead

The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:36:37 +0000

Drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. More

Google Now Tracking Flu Trends Via Search

Reuters — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:34:15 +0000

Search engine giant Google launched a new tool on Tuesday that will help U.S. federal health experts track the annual flu epidemic. More

Cheney Places Wreath At Arlington

Associated Press — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:59:11 +0000

Vice President Dick Cheney honored veterans today by placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Watch Video

Scheduled Shuttle Launch May Be Put On Hold

Associated Press — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:55:26 +0000

Cold front could thwart Friday's shuttle launch.. More

4,300-Year-Old Pyramid Discovered in Egypt

The Associated Press — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:17:16 +0000

Egypt's chief archaeologist has announced the discovery of a 4,300-year-old pyramid in Saqqara. More

Monks Brawl At Christian Holy Site

The Associated Press — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:53 +0000

CAUGHT ON CAMERA Rival monks brawled at the church that marks the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection. Watch Video

Children, Teachers Killed In School Collapse

APTN — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:45:28 +0000

A Desperate search continues for survivors of a school building collapse in Haiti Watch Video

Obama, McCain Campaign Computers Hacked

CNN — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:07:20 +0000

Computers at the headquarters of the Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns were hacked during the campaign by a foreign entity looking for future policy information More

Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste

CBS — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:55:13 +0000

Scott Pelley and his crew were roughed up while covering the story on illegal shipment of toxic electronic waste from the U.S. to China. More

Post-Election Day Newspapers Sell Out As Mementos

The Associated Press — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:27:31 +0000

The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and New York Times - among others - printed hundreds of thousands of extra copies of the Nov. 5 edition in order to meet demand. More

Beekeepers Seek Help for Bees

The Associated Press — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:39:48 +0000

In 2006, U.S. beekeepers began reporting losing 30 percent to 90 percent of their hives. Scientists have been unable to determine the cause of the problem More

Black Community “Obama Symbol of Hope”

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:21:16 +0000

Mobilians overwhelmed with emotion as nation's first Black President shatters racial barriers. Watch Video

Obama’s Victory Speech

CNN — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:49:39 +0000

Sen. Barack Obama spoke at a rally in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois, after winning the race for the White House Tuesday night. The following is an exact transcript of his speech. Watch Video

Bush Tells Obama: ‘What an awesome night for you’

The Associated Press — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:46:47 +0000

President Bush calls Barack Obama to congratulate him on winning the presidency. More

China’s Animal Feed Tainted With Melamine

The Associated Press — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:28:46 +0000

Chinese state media reports that melaimine is commonly added to animal feed by suppliers to make it appear higher in protein. More

World’s Heaviest Man Ties The Knot

Associated Press — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:03:57 +0000

Manuel Uribe married his girlfriend Sunday in northern Mexico. Watch Video

Microsoft Anti-Piracy Tact Angers Chinese

The Associated Press — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:21:47 +0000

An anti-piracy tactic by Microsoft that turns some computer users' screens black is setting off a wave of unexpected indignation among Chinese consumers More

Foreign Markets Off To Slow Start

CBS News — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:04:01 +0000

South Korean, Japanese markets off in early Friday trading Watch Video

Lobster Of A Different Color

WKRG Staff — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:11:14 +0000

Rare blue lobster is caught off the coast of Canada. Watch Video

Two Dead After Bridge Collapse

CBS News — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:13:25 +0000

A bridge under-construction in New Delhi collapses crushing traffic below. Watch Video

30 Car Pileup Kills One Person

APTN — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:09:55 +0000

Chain-reaction crash in rural France injures almost 40 people Watch Video

New Tiny Car Gets Big Gas Mileage

CBS News — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:41:48 +0000

You can save money and drive three of your friends around. This new car is less than 10 feet long. Watch Video

Last Living Titanic Survivor Selling Artifacts

WKRG.com: Emily Forrester — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:18:13 +0000

Millvina Dean is 96 years old and she lives in a nursing home. She is selling her Titanic artifacts to pay for her care. Watch Video

Iran Laughs Off McCain’s “Bomb Iran” Song

The Associated Press — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:24:43 +0000

Jokes Are Funny, Parliamentary Speaker Says, Bombs Are Not.. Bomb-bomb Iran? Iran says no offense taken. More

Soldier Wants To Save Puppy In Iraq

Associated Press — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:19:10 +0000

More than 10,000 people have signed an online petition urging the Army to let an Iraqi puppy come home with a soldier. She fears that "Ratchet" could be killed if left behind. More

U.S. Removes North Korea From Terror Blacklist

The Associated Press — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:49:02 +0000

UN monitors back will be allowed in to inspect nuclear reactors that are being disabled. Some South Koreans are upset with this latest move. More

Burying The Hatchet

The Associated Press — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:42:48 +0000

Senator John McCain scheduled to appear on David Letterman for the first time since canceling appearance last month. More

Turning The Economy Around

Associated Press/ CBS News — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:32 +0000

European financial leaders meet to decide what to do about slumping global economy Watch Video