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Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder

Hasan Charged With 13 Counts of Murder
Death Penalty Possible at Military Trial; Additional Charges Possible.. more »
Nov/12/09 3:37 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by rmseek1234: No sharp shooters-make him suffer a little. One in the knee….one in the thigh,etc. Hey,if it takes more than 13 bullets,I’ll donate some (like… 2 Responses »

Balloon Boy Parents to Plead Guilty

Balloon Boy Parents to Plead Guilty
Plea to Misdemeanor Reportedly Part of Settlement To Avoid Deportation of Mayumi Heene.. more »
Nov/12/09 11:23 AM
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By CBS
Comment by Tide Fan: No way…..they claimed to be innocent while on national television….do you mean that they LIED…??? No way…I cant imagine that. Their… 1 Responses »

Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming

Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming
But what do the owners of small businesses in Mobile think about the idea? more »
Nov/11/09 9:45 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: The teenage unemployment rate is at 27.6% and I think a link can be made to the increased minimum wage during these very difficult economic times. Force… 25 Responses »

Family Charged with Child Sex Crimes

Family Charged with Child Sex Crimes
5 Men Accused of Sodomy, Rape and Bestiality in List of Felony Charges.. more »
Nov/11/09 4:09 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by cissiebee: Nooooh kidding.  I heard it costs more to execute a person than give them life without parole.  If this is so, our system needs to be revamped. 1 Responses »

Chemical In Plastic Linked to Impotence

Chemical In Plastic Linked to Impotence
Factory Workers With High Levels of Bisphenol A, or BPA, Experienced Sexual Problems.. more »
Nov/11/09 1:20 PM
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By Associated Press

Wal-Mart Revamps Black Friday Strategy

Wal-Mart Revamps Black Friday Strategy
A year after a Wal-Mart worker was trampled to death by a massive crowd of bargain-hunting shoppers, the retail giant is implementing new crowd control measures to handle the crush that typically accompanies the day after Thanksgiving – Black Friday. more »
Nov/11/09 9:51 AM
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By CBS News
Comment by rmseek1234: I could not agree more jlb! I think I would even pay double to not fight crowds the day after Thanksgiving, ANYWHERE! Not worth it to me…. I did… 3 Responses »

Web Wednesday: Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Web Wednesday: Unsportsmanlike Conduct
It seems like we're seeing more and more bad behavior at sporting events. But it's not the fans who are getting out of control, but the players and they're as young as high school students. more »
Nov/11/09 5:54 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by really-doe: Gosh… kind of reminds me of my ex-girlfriend. BYU has some nice looking ladies on their team. 8 Responses »

International Adoption

International Adoption
Traveling to Russia to adopt children is the perfect fit for some local familes. more »
Nov/10/09 3:20 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven
Comment by lalalicococh: Happy Adoption Month!!! As a family who has used Children of the World for two adoptions,I can fully endorse their agency as being knowledgable, timely,… 5 Responses »

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fighting Leukemia

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fighting Leukemia
62-Year-Old Hall of Fame Basketball Star Diagnosed Last December; Says Prognosis is Encouraging.. more »
Nov/10/09 11:27 AM
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By Associated Press

Washington Sniper Set to Die Tuesday Night

Washington Sniper Set to Die Tuesday Night
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has cleared the way for the execution of sniper John Allen Muhammad. more »
Nov/10/09 11:10 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Tide Fan: Virginia may have Texas beat in how quick they throw out the trash….Kudos to VA. 1 Responses »

Maclaren to Recall 1 Million Strollers

Maclaren to Recall 1 Million Strollers
Fears of Children Getting Fingers Amputated Sparks Recall Dating Back to 1999.. more »
Nov/10/09 8:07 AM
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By CBS/AP

LA Governor Declares State Of Emergency

LA Governor Declares State Of Emergency
Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida. more »
Nov/8/09 2:57 PM
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By Associated Press

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »
Nov/8/09 1:20 PM
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By Associated Press

Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak

Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak
A national survey says Alabama is one of only three states that gives no subpoena power to its ethics commission. more »
Nov/8/09 1:11 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by freedomtofascismcom: Just prove me wrong.If you can. I like where I live just fine thank you. No need to move. Only to change things for the better. We are a republic not a… 6 Responses »

Eufala Man’s Son Wounded In Fort Hood Shooting

Eufala Man’s Son Wounded In Fort Hood Shooting
A Eufaula man says his son is recovering after being hit in the shoulder during a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas. more »
Nov/7/09 12:59 PM
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By Associated Press

Bond Denied For Office Shooter

Bond Denied For Office Shooter
A man charged with killing a worker and wounding five others in the Orlando engineering firm where he once worked has been denied bond. more »
Nov/7/09 12:44 PM
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By Associated Press

1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Orlando Shooting Spree

1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Orlando Shooting Spree
Former Employee Opens Fire in Offices of Firm that Sacked Him; Asked Why He Did It, Gunman Said: "They Left Me to Rot".. more »
Nov/6/09 12:00 PM
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By Associated Press

Officials: Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat

Officials: Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat
A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, and it is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline. more »
Nov/6/09 11:40 AM
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By Associated Press

Alabama Guard Member Injured In Fort Hood Shooting

Alabama Guard Member Injured In Fort Hood Shooting
The Alabama National Guard has identified the soldier who was injured in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. more »
Nov/6/09 10:49 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by sheltiedad: benjielove, good post and it has some basic truth to it. He may have been a major in our Army, but who but a terrorist or a nutjob would open fire on his… 1 Responses »

Unemployment Rate Highest Since 1983

Unemployment Rate Highest Since 1983
The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 - and is likely to go higher. more »
Nov/6/09 10:08 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by cissiebee: Gas?  Yea I like the prices not going up but if you compare our cost to the rest of the world it’s considerably lower.  Take into consideration… 17 Responses »

Answers Sought in Ft. Hood Shooter Rampage

Answers Sought in Ft. Hood Shooter Rampage
Army Psychiatrist Reportedly Upset Over Deployment Is Lone Suspect in Shooting That Killed 13; In Stable Condition.. more »
Nov/6/09 8:53 AM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by carl: Kuwait is the only country I would feel half way safe about practicing Christianity in,in the Muslim parts of the world but I haven’t been to all… 17 Responses »

Soldier Opens Fire at Ft. Hood; 12 Dead

Soldier Opens Fire at Ft. Hood; 12 Dead
31 Others Wounded; Shooter Killed by Police; Two Other Soldiers Held as Suspects. Updated 5:21p.m. more »
Nov/5/09 2:40 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by sheltiedad: Now that this muslim officer in the army is still alive, let’s all chip in and buy him a ham sandwich and a bacon burger.  Guess he’ll… 15 Responses »

Elvis Is Coming To The Strip

Elvis Is Coming To The Strip
Cirque du Soleil announced Thursday that its new show in Las Vegas will be called "Viva ELVIS." more »
Nov/5/09 1:30 PM
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By Associated Press

Man in Breathalyzer Costume Gets DUI

Man in Breathalyzer Costume Gets DUI
Cops: Man Dressed as Device Used To Prove Drunk Driving Drives Drunk Himself.. more »
Nov/5/09 10:36 AM
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By Associated Press

Police to Tear Down Walls of Rapist’s Home

Police to Tear Down Walls of Rapist’s Home
Convicted Rapist Denied Bail on Five Murder Charges; 11 Corpses Were Found in and Around His Cleveland House.. more »
Nov/4/09 4:56 PM
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By CBS/AP

3 Missing N. Dakota Students Found Dead

3 Missing N. Dakota Students Found Dead
Police: Softball Players Found in Vehicle Pulled from Pond Two Days after Women Disappeared.. more »
Nov/4/09 11:31 AM
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By Associated Press

Drunk Woman Calls 911 To Say She’s Driving

Drunk Woman Calls 911 To Say She’s Driving
Mary Strey told the dispatcher "I don't want to hurt anybody. I'm drunk." more »
Nov/3/09 9:44 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by My God is my judge: I think she did the right thing. 7 Responses »

Warship Built with Twin Tower Steel in NYC

Warship Built with Twin Tower Steel in NYC
USS New York Sails Past Ground Zero; 7.5 tons of World Trade Center Steel Used on Ship.. more »
Nov/2/09 10:49 AM
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By Associated Press

Okaloosa County Deputy Meets His Kidney Donor

Okaloosa County Deputy Meets His Kidney Donor
A man who works for the Corrections Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida donated a kidney to Okaloosa County Deputy Johnnie Briggs. The two men met today. more »
Oct/30/09 3:55 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Tornadoes Sweep Through Louisiana And Arkansas

Tornadoes Sweep Through Louisiana And Arkansas
One Man Killed as Violent Storms Damage Homes, Down Trees and Power Lines; Steeple Blown Off Church Crushes Car, Driver Saved.. more »
Oct/30/09 1:19 PM
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By CBS/AP

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail
Environmentally Friendly 1,200-Foot "Oasis of the Seas" Features Theater, Ice Rink and Bar which Moves Up and Down 3 Decks.. more »
Oct/30/09 1:15 PM
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By Associated Press

Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers

Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers
President Makes Overnight Dash to Dover Air Force Base to Greet Americans Killed in Action.. more »
Oct/29/09 9:24 AM
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By CBS/AP

FDA: Gulf of Mexico Oysters Unsafe

FDA: Gulf of Mexico Oysters Unsafe
Officials Plan to Ban Sales of Raw Oysters Unless Shellfish Treated to Destroy Dangerous Bacteria.. more »
Oct/28/09 9:17 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: Ami, the only place that I can think of with quarter oysters at happy hour is Wintzel’s, and I can promise you that they will not go out of business,… 5 Responses »

Swine Flu Cases Overestimated?

Swine Flu Cases Overestimated?
CBS News Exclusive: Study Of State Results Finds H1N1 Not As Prevalent As Feared. more »
Oct/27/09 6:06 PM
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By CBS News
Comment by freedomtofascismcom: Mercury in and of itself is a well known neurotoxin, and as such has very strict limitations on allowable limits that occur in ground water naturally in… 10 Responses »

Obama Touts Modern Electric Power Grid

Obama Touts Modern Electric Power Grid
In Florida, President Makes Pitch for Renewable Energy, Announced $3.4 in Grants from Stimulus Funds more »
Oct/27/09 12:40 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mob1: I think the fact of useing solor energy to power an entire city is pretty cool concept. However, I personally do not care how they generate energy, they… view »

Facebook Keeps Profiles of the Dead

Facebook Keeps Profiles of the Dead
Social Network will "Memorialize" Profiles of the Dead if their Friends or Family Request It more »
Oct/27/09 12:21 PM
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By The Associated Press

Convicted Sniper Will Die By Lethal Injection

Convicted Sniper Will Die By Lethal Injection
John Allen Muhammad declined to choose between lethal injection and electrocution, so under state law the method defaults to lethal injection. Muhammahd killed 10 people in four states, including Alabama. more »
Oct/27/09 10:20 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by lillybell: totally agree 2 Responses »

Haunted House Scare

Haunted House Scare
Boo! Cop accused of pulling gun at haunted house more »
Oct/27/09 2:58 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by claycitymadness: i heard fred richardson was going to open a scarey haunted house on the sixth floor of the courthouse. 6 Responses »

Disney Offers Baby Einstein Refund

Disney Offers Baby Einstein Refund
Company offering refund program for educational DVDs aimed at babies and toddlers. more »
Oct/27/09 2:48 AM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by cissiebee: I agree.  I have had friends put this on their registry.  I would buy Curious George ... etc.. before this stuff. 1 Responses »

Mark McGwire Joins Cardinals As Hitting Coach

Mark McGwire Joins Cardinals As Hitting Coach
McGwire hit a then-record 70 home runs in 1998 and retired with 583 homers in 2001. He refused to answer questions about steroids use during a congressional hearing, saying he wasn't there to talk about the past. more »
Oct/26/09 10:45 AM
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By The Associated Press

Salvaging The Titanic

Salvaging The Titanic
Salvage expedition planned for 2010. more »
Oct/26/09 6:27 AM
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By Associated Press

Brewed Awakening: Man Busted for Drinking Coffee Naked in His Own House

Brewed Awakening: Man Busted for Drinking Coffee Naked in His Own House
All Eric Williamson wanted was a cup of coffee to start his day. more »
Oct/23/09 3:06 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by Krickkett: Maybe she wouldnt have minded if she was alone and he was hott…LOL But c’mon seriously….there was a kid involved…he should have… 2 Responses »

Facebook Restructures News Feeds

Facebook Restructures News Feeds
Allows Users to Switch Between Two Different Views.. more »
Oct/23/09 2:40 PM
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By CNET
Comment by lovepeace: I have found it soooooo annoying. Not only is trying to get used to changes (again) annoying, but I have no interest in getting an update about who people… 1 Responses »

Pilots Miss Their Destination By 150 Miles

Pilots Miss Their Destination By 150 Miles
Could they have fallen asleep? The Northwest Airlines pilots were out of contact with air traffic controllers for more than an hour. more »
Oct/23/09 11:15 AM
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By CBS News/The Associated Press
Comment by Razorsharp: There was a time when I flew, on average, three to four times a week. I just don’t think I want to fly anymore based on all of the things that have… view »

Soupy Sales Dead

Soupy Sales Dead
Pie-splattered comedian dies at 83 more »
Oct/23/09 5:42 AM
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By Associated Press

Google To Unveil Music Search

Google To Unveil Music Search
Google will launch music search pages next week that will come with the ability to purchase songs for download. more »
Oct/21/09 12:19 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Mike x51: Microogle? 1 Responses »

Poll: Pet Owners Would Go Mouth-to-Muzzle

Poll: Pet Owners Would Go Mouth-to-Muzzle
58% Say They'd Perform CPR to Save Pet but Few Are Prepared to Handle Emergencies, Survey Finds.. more »
Oct/21/09 12:14 PM
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By Associated Press

Hundreds Search For ‘Endangered Child’

Hundreds Search For ‘Endangered Child’
A daylong search for a missing 7-year-old North Florida girl who vanished on her way home from school has produced more than 150 leads, but the child remained missing. more »
Oct/20/09 3:12 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Roll Tide: I am Sick ”  and tired of these predators out wondering around “FREE” seeking and watching our children I’m Really Feed up… 4 Responses »

Writer of Snappy “Addams Family” Song Dies

Writer of Snappy “Addams Family” Song Dies
Vic Mizzy Created Theme for "Green Acres," Wrote for Billie Holiday, Dean Martin.. more »
Oct/20/09 12:05 PM
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Baby Food Recalled over Botulism Risk

Baby Food Recalled over Botulism Risk
"Plum Organics" Warns Against Use of Apple and Carrot Portable Pouch Foods from Possibly Tainted Batch.. more »
Oct/20/09 8:55 AM
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