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Mexico: Ex-drug czar allegedly took cartel money
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:18:52 GMT AP - Mexico accused its former drug czar Friday of taking $450,000 from a cartel he was supposed to destroy, going public with a scandal that deals a serious blow to the country's U.S.-backed drug war.
Iraqi Shiites burn Bush effigy in anti-US protest
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:35:09 GMT  AP - Chanting "no to America," supporters of a radical Shiite cleric burned an effigy of President George W. Bush Friday in a protest demanding parliament scuttle a U.S.-Iraqi security pact and American troops begin withdrawing from Iraq immediately.
French Socialist leader vote too close to call
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:40:32 GMT AP - A vote tally between two women vying to head the Socialist Party and lead the opposition against France's conservative president was too close to call, a senior party official said early Saturday.
Congo refugees plagued by shootings, rape, looting
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:40:39 GMT  AP - Looting soldiers tried to rape one woman and fatally shot another at a refugee camp, witnesses said Friday, as the United Nations prepared to send more peacekeepers to help protect traumatized civilians in eastern Congo.
AP Interview: Libya wants to invest in US
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:37:28 GMT  AP - Libya wants to open a new chapter in relations with the United States by tapping into a major government fund to invest in U.S. companies and sending thousands of students to study in America, the son of Libya's leader said Friday.
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,202
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:56:28 GMT  AP - As of Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at least 4,202 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.
Nicaragua's Ortega refuses to cancel elections
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:27:30 GMT  AP - President Daniel Ortega moved to quash a legislative proposal by opposition politicians Friday to cancel the results of widely disputed elections, as thousands of Sandinista supporters took to the streets to celebrate the party's victory.
Correction: Africa climate change story
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:41:10 GMT AP - In a Nov. 20 story about African negotiations on global warming, The Associated Press erroneously reported that China refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol. China has signed and ratified the pact, but like other developing nations was not asked to reduce its emissions under the 1997 protocol.
Fla. teen commits suicide with live Web audience
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:51:49 GMT AP - A college student committed suicide by taking a drug overdose in front of a live webcam as some computer users egged him on, others tried to talk him out of it, and another messaged OMG in horror when it became clear it was no joke. Some watchers contacted the Web site to notify police, but by the time officers entered Abraham Biggs' home a scene also captured on the Internet it was too late.
Neb. lawmakers OK age limit for safe-haven law
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:55:19 GMT  AP - Gov. Dave Heineman signed into law Friday a bill adding a 30-day age limit to a safe-haven law that allowed 35 children including teenagers as old as 17 to be abandoned at state hospitals. The law, approved hours earlier by the Legislature in a 45-3 vote, goes into effect Saturday, and makes Nebraska the 14th state with a 30-day age cap. It had been the only state with a safe-haven law without an age limit.
Year later, baby ordered back to adoptive parents
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:51:25 GMT AP - The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday ordered a year-old boy back into the home of an adoptive couple who had to give him up months ago after not telling the biological family the woman was pregnant.
Prosecutor who had Cheney indicted yells at judge
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:35:47 GMT  AP - A county prosecutor who brought indictments this week against Vice President Dick Cheney and others pounded his fist and shouted at the judge Friday during a routine hearing. Willacy County District Attorney Juan Angel Guerra asked Presiding Judge Manuel Banales to recuse himself from the case, which alleges abuse at federally run prisons.
Daughter defends mother in Internet hoax trial
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:09:27 GMT  AP - The daughter of a woman accused of orchestrating a cruel Internet hoax against a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide took the witness stand Friday to defend her mother.
Connecticut takes on slippery olive oil standards
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:05:50 GMT  AP - When food importer Luciano Sclafani spied a three-liter tin of extra virgin olive oil a couple of years ago selling for $9.99, he could tell without tasting a drop that it wasn't legitimate.
New mad-cow rule poses health dangers of its own
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:05:47 GMT  AP - A federal regulation aimed at preventing mad cow disease from getting into the food supply could create health risks of its own: many thousands of cattle carcasses rotting on farms, spreading germs, attracting vermin and polluting the water.
Bug-sized spies: US develops tiny flying robots
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:57:16 GMT  AP - If only we could be a fly on the wall when our enemies are plotting to attack us. Better yet, what if that fly could record voices, transmit video and even fire tiny weapons?
2nd Mass. politician charged with taking bribe
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:27:44 GMT  AP - FBI agents arrested a Boston city council member Friday after he was videotaped allegedly taking a $1,000 bribe from an undercover agent in an expanding investigation into corruption at City Hall and the Massachusetts Statehouse.
Renovated American history museum reopens
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:46:33 GMT  AP - George and Martha Washington, Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" and other costumed characters greeted thousands of visitors Friday as the National Museum of American History reopened after a two-year, $85 million renovation.
Democrats lay out conditions to consider aid for automakers
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:34:40 GMT  AP - Democratic leaders ordered Detroit's Big Three automakers Friday to submit what amounts to a detailed loan application to Congress so lawmakers can decide whether to give the beleaguered industry an emergency $25 billion lifeline.
Man denies hitting brain-injured stepdaughter
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:28:06 GMT  AP - A man accused of beating his stepdaughter so severely that she suffered a permanent brain injury triggering a right-to-die case testified Friday that he never hit her and believed his wife's claims that the girl injured herself.
Bush pushing economy, North Korea progress
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:27:06 GMT  AP - In a final diplomatic dash, President George W. Bush on Friday moved to steady a shuddering economy and speed up the demise of North Korea's nuclear weaponry.
Americans still giving, despite economic meltdown
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:43:46 GMT  AP - As more Americans turn to charity amid worsening economic gloom, operators of food banks and other aid groups are relying on the surprisingly resilient generosity of their neighbors and finding that even when times are tough, people still give.
Palin pardons turkey while others slaughtered
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:22:32 GMT  AP - Gov. Sarah Palin has granted the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to one lucky turkey, but the video that shocked some viewers captured what was happening in the background.
Knicks set themselves up for 2010 with 2 deals
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:40:15 GMT  AP - The New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford in separate deals Friday, parting with their two top scorers to free up coveted salary-cap space for the summer of 2010. Crawford was sent to Golden State for forward Al Harrington. Hours later, Randolph was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers along with reserve guard Mardy Collins for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas.
Duke coasts past Michigan
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:40:21 GMT  AP - Mike Krzyzewski roused the Duke Blue Devils on Friday and headed for Madison Square Garden, long before they were set to play Michigan in the 2K Sports Classic.
NFL: Pacman can practice Monday
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:29:28 GMT AP - The NFL confirmed Friday that suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones can join the Dallas Cowboys on Monday and that he can play again Dec. 7 against Pittsburgh but only if he stays on his best behavior.
USDA report details more involvement for Vick
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:53:26 GMT  AP - Michael Vick put family pets in rings with pit bulls and thought it was funny watching the trained killers injure or kill the helpless dogs, a witness told federal investigators during the dogfighting investigation that brought Vick down.
Nowitzki, Kidd send Mavs to first home victory
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:13:11 GMT  AP - Dirk Nowitzki had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kidd contributed 18 points and 13 boards, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-76 on Friday night for their first home victory of the season.
Gallas stripped of Gunners captaincy - reports
(AFP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:06:47 GMT  AFP - William Gallas was fighting for his Arsenal future on Friday after reports emerged that he had been stripped of the captaincy and dropped for Saturday's trip to Manchester City.
Columbia topples Bryant
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:06:07 GMT AP - Patrick Foley scored 20 points to lead Columbia to a 70-54 victory over Bryant in the first round of the Tyler Ugolyn-Columbia tournament Friday.
Comeback king Lopez levels Davis Cup final
(AFP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:33:13 GMT  AFP - Feliciano Lopez, who had been handed the awesome task of replacing injured world number one Rafael Nadal, stormed to Spain's rescue on Friday when he levelled the Davis Cup final against Argentina.
Sorenstam's storied LPGA career ends
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:31:59 GMT  AP - Standing in the center of a sun-drenched 18th green, as waves of cheers rippled from a packed gallery, Annika Sorenstam hugged caddie Terry McNamara and took the flag from his hand.
Chocolate Only a Superhero Could Resist
(Fashion Wire Daily)
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:37:00 GMT  Fashion Wire Daily - While there are some people in the world who profess to hate chocolate, there's still very little arguing with the New York Chocolate Show, now in its 11th year, and the sheer joy a show-goer gets from its feats of chocolate engineering both edible and otherwise - "otherwise" being the all-chocolate fashion show, featuring several former "Project Runway" designers, that kicked off the three-day chocolate trade show in New York on Thursday, Nov. 6.
Suspect arrested for greasy imprints in Neb. town
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:44:06 GMT AP - Police have arrested a man suspected of leaving greasy, graphic imprints on the windows of stores, churches and schools in a small Nebraska town. A 35-year-old man was caught in the act by police early Wednesday morning, Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott said Friday. The man hasn't been charged yet, but authorities believe he is the vandal some townsfolk have dubbed the "Butt Bandit."
Bus driver accused of braking hard to topple pupil
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:44:07 GMT AP - A school bus driver will be charged with endangering a 10-year-old boy for intentionally braking suddenly so the boy would fall down, police said. The driver was upset because the boy would not remain in his seat, Harmony Township police Sgt. Jim Essek said. The driver told the boy to stop moving around before allegedly threatening him by saying, "If you do it again, I'll knock you down," Essek said.
Cops: Man steals woman's rings after grabbing dog
(AP)
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:44:08 GMT AP - Police are looking for a man they say stole two rings worth nearly $25,000 from a woman after grabbing her dog. Brunswick police Detective William Collins said a woman was walking her Shih Tzu on Monday when a man picked up the dog and demanded the rings if she wanted the dog back.
Robber apologizes during Vt. general store holdup
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:26:31 GMT AP - A thief who robbed a general store apologized to the owner and left the singles behind so workers on the next shift would have something in the till. The knife-wielding man made off with an undetermined amount of money from Joe's Pond Country Store on Wednesday after threatening owner Jeff Downs.
3,300 prisoners to be freed early
(Reuters)
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:47:47 GMT Reuters - Bulgaria plans to free thousands of minor offenders in an attempt to relieve its overcrowded jails and ease the work of the legal system, the government said Thursday.
Chile probes Pinochet "disappeared" back from dead
(Reuters)
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:49:05 GMT Reuters - His name is on a monument to victims of Gen. Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, his family buried his mistakenly identified remains -- now a Chilean court is probing how German Cofre has come back from the dead.
Search widened for cardboard box fugitive
(Reuters)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:44:58 GMT Reuters - German police searching nationwide for a convicted drug dealer who escaped from jail by hiding in a cardboard box to be taken away for recycling plan to issue an international arrest warrant for him.
Lawmaker apologizes for blocking Wikipedia
(Reuters)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:45:56 GMT Reuters - A member of parliament who got a court order blocking online encyclopedia Wikipedia in Germany for two days because of entries linking him to communist-era security police apologized on Tuesday for overreacting.
Woman wins $2.4 million on her first trip to Las Vegas
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:32:25 GMT AP - A 24-year-old woman, on her first trip to Las Vegas, is worrying less about the nation's economy. That's because Jessica Agbunag won $2.4 million on Wednesday at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the California Hotel and Casino.
Kangaroo genes close to humans
(Reuters)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:19:32 GMT  Reuters - Australia's kangaroos are genetically similar to humans and may have first evolved in China, Australian researchers said Tuesday.
Octogenarian charged with dealing pain pills
(AP)
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:32:25 GMT AP - Law enforcement authorities arrested an 81-year-old man who illegally sold powerful prescription pain relievers. The arrest followed a raid on a home Monday by the Alaska Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Enforcement.
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