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Tsunamis Kill Scores on Samoan Islands

Tsunamis Kill Scores on Samoan Islands
At Least 99 Killed as Samoa, American Samoa Devastated by Huge Waves Sparked by Quake; Obama Declares Major Disaster.. more »
Sep/30/09 9:01 AM
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By CBS/AP

Becoming A Saint

Becoming A Saint
Mobilians rejoice in the Canonization of Jeanne Jugan. more »
Sep/29/09 8:09 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven

Quake, Tsunami Kill at Least 14 in Pacific

Quake, Tsunami Kill at Least 14 in Pacific
Village Flattened by Wave in American Samoa after 8.3-Magnitude Earthquake at Dawn more »
Sep/29/09 5:34 PM
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By CBS/AP

Film Director Roman Polanski Arrested

Film Director Roman Polanski Arrested
Roman Polanski has been arrested in Switzerland and could be extradited to the United States in connection with a 1977 sex crime. more »
Sep/27/09 2:16 PM
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By Associated Press

Woman Gives Birth to 19 lb Baby

Woman Gives Birth to 19 lb Baby
Boy Becomes Heaviest Newborn in Country's History; Mom and Baby in Good Health, Dad Says.. more »
Sep/25/09 2:06 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: Now,now-don’t you mean you “think” you know everything?????lol 7 Responses »

Iran: 2nd Uranium Facility

Iran: 2nd Uranium Facility
Obama, other leaders, to accuse Iran of having covert nuclear facility. more »
Sep/25/09 6:00 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Israel is getting fed up with these people and with Obama.  Something very serious could happen soon and America is going to have a tough decision… view »

Father of Suspected Terrorist Speaks Out

Father of Suspected Terrorist Speaks Out
Father of Suspected Terrorist tells WKRG News 5's Mel Showers his son didn't learn radical views in his home state of Alabama. more »
Sep/24/09 7:44 PM
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By Mel Showers
Comment by dnnybrnd: IT’S SO SAD,THAT THE SOB IS STILL LIVING! 4 Responses »

Trial AIDS Vaccine Cuts Infection Risk 31%

Trial AIDS Vaccine Cuts Infection Risk 31%
U.S., Thai Researches See New Hope with Experimental Treatment Trialed on 16,000 Volunteers in Thailand.. more »
Sep/24/09 8:47 AM
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By CBS/AP

Gadhafi Hijacks Spotlight at U.N.

Gadhafi Hijacks Spotlight at U.N.
In 90-Minute Address, Libyan Leader Refers to Security Council as Group of Terrorists.. more »
Sep/23/09 12:56 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by ickthus: sounds like dahafi needs another jdam in his tent. what a scumbag. 1 Responses »

Ala. AG To Seek Capital Charge In Australian Death

Ala. AG To Seek Capital Charge In Australian Death
Alabama Attorney General Troy King says he will seek a capital murder indictment against a Birmingham-area man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife during their honeymoon in Australia. more »
Sep/18/09 12:12 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by claycitymadness: they must have removed a bunch of comments. this is about one of the top three dumb a**** things we have seen troy “Sex toy” king speak of.… 1 Responses »

Condoms Key to Combating Global Warming?

Condoms Key to Combating Global Warming?
Experts: Increased Access to Contraceptives Slows Population Growth in Developing Nations, Easing Climate Change more »
Sep/18/09 10:41 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by freedomtofascismcom: The problem I have with this is that it took experts to figure this out? Global warming due to man is an outright lie. When I was in 7th grade way back… 2 Responses »

Over 8 Feet Tall And Looking For Love

Over 8 Feet Tall And Looking For Love
New World's Tallest Man is 27-Year-Old Part-Time Turkish Farmer who Hopes Fame Will Help Him Get a Date.. more »
Sep/17/09 2:01 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by lth47: Yea, me too lovepeace!!  Just wondering though, why did they wait until he was 8ft. tall and 26 years old before removing the tumor?  Seems to… 3 Responses »

Cyber Criminals Targeting Small Businesses

Cyber Criminals Targeting Small Businesses
Many Attacks Being Waged by Organized Cyber Groups Based Overseas, Feds Say more »
Sep/15/09 12:39 PM
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By The Associated Press

Ukraine Dashes Elton John’s Adoption Hopes

Ukraine Dashes Elton John’s Adoption Hopes
Pop Star is Too Old and Isn't Traditionally Married, Minister for Family Affairs Says.. more »
Sep/14/09 1:25 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by rmseek1234: You are so right,Great1. 5 Responses »

Mexican Plane Hijacked; 100-Plus on Board

Mexican Plane Hijacked; 100-Plus on Board
Brief hijack episode in Mexico ends..Updated more »
Sep/9/09 1:51 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by sheltiedad: SouthernMama says…“you are in a small space w/ strangers who may or may not be psycho killers & no why to protect yourself” That… 1 Responses »

Lion Attacks Reporter

Lion Attacks Reporter
CAUGHT ON CAMERA A reporter got more than he bargained for when he voluntarily walked into a lion's den. more »
Sep/7/09 9:43 AM
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By Jamie Burch

Man Throws Acid In Busy Hong Kong Market

Man Throws Acid In Busy Hong Kong Market
11 people are hurt, including a couple who, police believe, was the target more »
Sep/6/09 1:51 PM
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By APTN

Daphne Native Linked To Al-Qaeda Terrorists

Daphne Native Linked To Al-Qaeda Terrorists
Omar Hammami has been indicted by a grand jury in Mobile on charges of providing material support to terrorists. more »
Sep/4/09 12:53 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Embassy Guards Fired for Lewd Behavior

Embassy Guards Fired for Lewd Behavior
Eight Fired, Two Resign as State Department Demands Replacement of Entire Security Management Team.. more »
Sep/4/09 12:18 PM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by claycitymadness: its just boys being boys. in a hostile life threatning enviornment they drank a little, the other charges seem trumped up and not a violation of any real… view »

Belgian Arms Dealer Will Plead Not Guilty

Belgian Arms Dealer Will Plead Not Guilty
Jacques Monsieur is accused of wiring $110,000 to a bank in Mobile in order to buy fighter jet parts that he would sell to Iran. Such deals aren't allowed without federal approval under the U.S. trade embargo on Iran. more »
Sep/3/09 1:07 PM
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By The Associated Press

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