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Pirates Attack Maersk Alabama, Again

U.S.-Flagged Cargo Ship Repels Second Attack in Seven Months.. more »

Nov/18/09 8:58 AM

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By Associated Press

Leonid meteor shower to peak Tuesday

This year's Leonid meteor shower will peak Tuesday, forecasters say, producing mild but pretty sparks over the United States and a more intense outburst over Asia. more »

Nov/16/09 9:08 PM

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By CNN

NASA: Spacecraft Confirms Water on Moon

Satellite That Crashed Into Crater Yields Debris With Presence of Water.. more »

Nov/13/09 3:48 PM

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By Associated Press

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 »

Forklift Destroys Vodka

A big "whoops" for one employee operating a forklift inside a liquor warehouse in Russia. GREAT VIDEO more »

Nov/6/09 3:07 PM

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By CBS

Comment by ronald t: i could not help it i cried 3 Responses »

Man Attends His Own Funeral

Family Misidentified Victim of Car Crash as Their Own.. more »

Nov/4/09 1:21 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by Great1: Can I get a refund for the flowers I sent? 1 Responses »

World’s Fastest Man Adopts Its Fastest Cat

Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt Pays $13,700 to Adopt Cub Named "Lightning Bolt" As Part of Cheetah Conservation Effort.. more »

Nov/2/09 2:16 PM

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By Associated Press

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

U.S. Ship Fires On Poland

A guided missle destroyer inadvertently shoots a Polish warehouse in the Port of Gdynia. No one is hurt. more »

Oct/29/09 2:29 PM

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By Reuters

Comment by sheltiedad: The U.S. Navy opened fire on a furniture warehouse in Poland. I remember back in the 70s when there were many Polish jokes and how the Polish people were… view »

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

Tigers Said to be on “Verge of Extinction”

World's Tigers Are Fast Dying Out Despite Campaigns to Save Them, Experts Say more »

Oct/27/09 12:18 PM

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By The Associated Press

Afghanistan Helicopter Crashes Kill 14

11 U.S. Troops, 3 Civilians Die in Separate Incidents; Victims Reportedly Include DEA Agents.. more »

Oct/26/09 8:59 AM

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By CBS/AP

Comment by jeffsmith: Who’s going to be the one, to tell the mothers of those killed that their kid died for nothing, or died to fill someone’s pockets? Why are… view »

Obama To End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

At a fundraising dinner, President Obama says he will end the military policy that allows gays to serve in the military as long as they don't disclose their sexual orientation. more »

Oct/10/09 7:40 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by ickthus: “Thankfully, the president is doing what the majority of the people want by any statistics I’ve seen, instead of worrying about protecting an overly… 95 Responses »

Obama “Surprised” About Winning The Nobel Peace Prize

President Barack Obama says he's honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but says he isn't sure he's done enough to earn it. Click here to listen to his reaction. more »

Oct/9/09 10:58 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by FastFred: News Flash…..Obama wins 2nd Award ! It has just been confirmed that Barack Obama has won the Hiesman Trophy for watching a college football game… 38 Responses »

Feds Net Dozens in Phishing Ring Bust

Arrests in Egypt, Three U.S. States in ID Theft Scheme that Has Victimized Thousands. more »

Oct/7/09 1:14 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by rmseek1234: I wonder-are these people connected with the African nationals that were arrested in Loxley a few months back, for similar charges? view »

Space Program Sees First Round Of Layoffs

More than 250 contract workers have lost their jobs in the first round of layoffs related to the planned shutdown of the space shuttle program by the end of 2010. more »

Oct/4/09 12:08 PM

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By Associated Press

Rio Will Host The 2016 Summer Olympics

The the International Olympic Committee chose Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first time. more »

Oct/2/09 11:12 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by ickthus: i have a passport, but no way i will ever want to go there after what they did. the world summit for some ECO save the would treehugging fest a few years… 7 Responses »

Chicago Will Not Host 2016 Summer Olympics

The Windy City was eliminated in first round of voting by the IOC. Tokyo was eliminated next. The games will either be held in Rio De Janeiro or Madrid. more »

Oct/2/09 8:51 AM

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By CBS/WKRG Staff

Comment by bobcat: Just another black eye for our beloved President and all those who thought he could walk on water. ((((( SplaSh ))))) He’s as wet as Kati Couric… 6 Responses »

Toyota Floor Mat Recall Still Uncertain

Automaker's President says Fatal Crash in U.S. "Extremely Regrettable," but Still Investigating the Cause.. more »

Oct/2/09 8:43 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by lovepeace: Hush up now, Sheltie, or people will start thinking they don’t need fancy lawyers to think all this stuff up. 1 Responses »