More homes evacuated from threat of mudslides in So. California
Los Angeles County authorities have ordered mandatory evacuations for more than 500 homes in mudslide-prone foothill neighborhoods as a new storm approaches.
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President to tackle problem of nutrition in schools
The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.
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Sports Illustrated names swimsuit edition cover girl
Fashion model Brooklyn Decker is this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover girl. Decker is the wife of tennis star Andy Roddick and is a five-year veteran of the magazine. She says being chosen
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Toyota to recall Prius hybrid in US, Japan
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota has filed papers to recall about 223,000 hybrid cars in Japan, including the Prius, for braking problems -- the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.
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Mountain Dew and snow work together to save man's life
SAGUACHE, CO -- A 31-year-old Indiana man says he had not food but kept himself hydrated with Mountain Dew and snow while he was stuck in his snow-covered SUV in southwestern Colorado for three days.
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Astronauts inspect Endeavour as it heads to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL -- Astronauts are inspecting space shuttle Endeavour for launch damage as they race toward a 200-mile high rendezvous with the International Space Station.
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Mandatory evacuations underway in LA County foothills
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles County authorities have ordered mandatory evacuations for more than 500 homes in mudslide-prone foothill neighborhoods as a new storm approaches.
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Drinking more soda could increase your chance of getting pancreatic cancer
At a time when many types of cancer are decreasing in the US the number of pancreatic cancer cases are rising and researchers think they might know why. A new study suggests the nation's soda consumption could be partly to blame.
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Biggest Boeing 747 ever takes to the sky
The 747-8 freighter lifted off from Paine Field in Everett on Monday -- one day short of the 41st anniversary of the first flight of the first 747 model.
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Magazine circulation continues dropping
Circulation for U.S. magazines slipped more than 2 percent in the second half of 2009. A new report also finds that single-copy sales, which are more lucrative for publishers, dropped more than 9 percent.
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Some flights have resumed at Reagan National Airport
Flights have resumed at Washington's Reagan National Airport -- but not many people have been able to get where they're going just yet.
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Pres. Obama proposes bi-partisan health care meetings
Republicans are giving a frosty reception to President Barack Obama's invitation to televised talks on health care.
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Endeavor launches
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl.- Lift off.
Space shuttle Endeavor blasted off just after 4:00 am Eastern time.
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Psychiatrists needed in Haiti
It's been nearly one month since an earthquake destroyed much of Haiti.
And while medical supplies and food have been given to the country, officials say they now need mental health professionals to come forward.
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Record Breaking snow hits Northeast
Most trains planes and buses are still frozen in place as the cleanup continues after the Mid-Atlantic blizzard. The nation's capital is pretty well shut down again today with schools and even the government
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M Resort only sports book to win big on Super Bowl XLIV
The M Resort positioned itself to welcome major Colts bets and that risk paid off greatly. Sources indicate it is the only local sports book to win big on Super Bowl XLIV, while others reported small gains or losses. The New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, becoming just the 12th underdog ever to win the big game.
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Nevada company given big money to fund human space flight
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Some $20 million in stimulus funds from NASA could put a northern Nevada at the forefront of the United States' commercial spacecraft industry.
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New Orleans Saints beat Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl.
New Orleans Saints beat Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl.
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Officials: Some die in Connecticut power plant explosion
Multiple people have died in an explosion at a power plant in Connecticut and an unknown number of people are injured.
Al Santostefano, the deputy fire marshal in Middletown, tells The Associated Press the explosion happened at 11:17 a.m. Sunday at the Kleen Energy power plant there and portions of the building blew away.Multiple people have died in an explosion at a power plant in Connecticut and an unknown number of people are injured.
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Evacuees return to LA-area homes swamped with mud
Residents of foothill communities deluged by weekend mudslides north of Los Angeles have been allowed to return home.
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House takes on insurance industry
House Democrats are taking aim at the insurance industry in the coming week.
While the fate of comprehensive health care reform remains unclear, House Democrats are looking to push through more targeted legislation. A bill that comes before the House this week is one that would repeal the anti-trust exemption the insurance industry has enjoyed for 65 years.
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Geithner says US credit rating safe despite debt
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the U.S. government "will never" lose its sterling credit rating despite big budget deficits and a newly increased debt limit that now tops $14 trillion.
Geithner says in an interview broadcast Sunday that in times of economic crisis, international investors will continue to buy U.S. Treasury bonds because the bonds are a safe investment.
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Weather delays Space Shuttle launch
Clouds have delayed the launch of space shuttle Endeavour.
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Study on link between kids vaccines and autism retracted
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A British medical journal has retracted a study that linked autism to childhood shots.
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Louisiana Lt. Governor replaces Nagin as New Orleans mayor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Frustrated by term-limited Mayor Ray Nagin's leadership of New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, voters elected Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu to succeed him Saturday, turning to a political scion to speed up the city's recovery.
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Palin tells 'tea party': It's revolution time
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Sarah Palin is declaring that, "America is ready for another revolution."
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G-7 seeks to calm global markets, sustain rebound
IQALUIT, Nunavut (AP) -- Top finance officials of the world's seven major industrial countries are pledging to work to calm global markets and sustain a fledgling economic rebound.
Ending a two-day meeting in the Canadian Arctic, the officials said they would continue to provide government stimulus to support a smooth transition to sustainable growth.
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Toyota Prepares a Plan to Fix Brakes on the Prius
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Toyota is preparing a plan to repair the brakes on thousands of hybrid Prius cars. In a message sent Friday night to dealers, Toyota said it will disclose the decision early next week. More than 100 drivers have said their brakes momentarily failed when they were driving 2010 Priuses over bumpy roads.
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Winter Weather continues to pound the Mid-Atlantic
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A blizzard is battering the Mid-Atlantic, dumping large amounts of snow and snarling transportation in the region. When the snowfall tapers of sometime this evening, forecasters predict
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New trial date for those involved in Anna Nicole Smith death case
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A trial date has been set for anna nicole smith's two doctors and her lawyer Howard k. stern who procecuters think may be partially responsible for her death.
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Seattle Times renegotiates debt, is 'here to stay'
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Times says it's solved a major financial issue and won't be going out of business any time soon.
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Man arrested after disrobing at Phoenix airport
PHOENIX (AP) -- Authorities say a man who took off his clothes and caused a brief disturbance inside a terminal of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has been arrested.
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Doctors urging adults to get vaccinations too
Most of us think vaccinations as a childhood thing. However, doctors say adults need shots too. Health experts say thousands of adults die every year from diseases that could've been prevented with a shot.
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Military bases required to carry morning after pill
Military bases around the world must start carrying the morning after pill.
The Pentagon is ordering military bases to supply the emergency contraception.
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Health officials still won't declare swine flu epidemic over
Federal health officials still won't declare the swine flu epidemic to be over. They did report Friday that for the fourth straight week no states have widespread flu activity.
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Minnesota Governor coming to Las Vegas
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is coming to town to raise money for Republican Senate candidates. His Facebook page says he'll be at a Nevada Republican dinner February 27th.
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President Obama speaks out on drop in unemployment rate
President Barack Obama says an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate is "cause for hope but not celebration."
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Gov't buys $2.5M in Super Bowl ads to boost census
The government has bought some expensive air time to promote the census.
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Student arrested for doodling on desk with marker
A New York City junior high student has been arrested for doodling on her desk with a marker.
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January unemployment drops
WASHINGTON (AP) -- January unemployment rate drops unexpectedly to 9.7 percent; employers cut 20,000 jobs.
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Winter weather expected to pack a wallop to Northeast
An army of snow removal equipment is ready to go in and around the nation's capital as the mid-Atlantic region expects to get punished by a major winter storm.
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A look ahead at this year's Super Bowl commercials
Millions of fans are preparing to enjoy America's biggest football game and during Sunday's telecast of the Super Bowl they'll get to see what's become an American tradition -- some of the most creative and expensive commercials.
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Transportation Department says FAA didn't deliver on safety measures
Officials are saying the Federal Aviation Administration is not doing what it should to keep all of us safe on a daily basis. After a plane crash into a house near Buffalo, New York last year aviation officials promised safety reforms.
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NY woman fined after using mannequin to ride in the HOV lane
A woman near New York City used a mannequin as her plus one to ride in the HOV lane. The cop that stopped her driving on the Long Island Expressway was no dummy and pulled the woman over.
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Blagojevich charged in fresh corruption indictment
CHICAGO (AP) -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his brother are charged in a fresh corruption indictment.
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Obama: 'Take our time' on finalizing health care
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says "we should take our time" getting to a final health care bill.
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Palin cabins not noted in tax assessments
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Records show that Sarah Palin has not paid any property taxes on cabins that have been built on two backcountry plots partially owned by the former Alaska governor.
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Magnitude 6.0 quake off Northern California coast
PETROLIA, Calif. (AP) -- A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck off the coast of Humboldt County, but officials say there are no immediate reports of major damage or injury.
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L. A. Coroner says Casey Johnson died from diabetes
The Los Angeles County coroner says socialite Casey Johnson's death was related to diabetes.
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Environmentalists want cleanser companies to come clean
It's the mystery under the kitchen sink: What's in floor cleaner? What's stain remover made of? And what effects might they have on human health or the environment?
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Dr. Conrad Murray's attorney negotiating surrender
The attorney for Michael Jackson's doctor says he is negotiating his client's surrender to Los Angeles County authorities.
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Alabama man drives through gas station
PINSON, Ala.- People sometimes get mad at gas station clerks, but most of them don't go this far.
This guy slammed his SUV right into a gas station.
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Text4Baby program launches today
Pregnancy tips go high tech.
The White House is starting a free health education texting program today, the first of its kind in the United States.
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Illinois Gov. race still up in the air
Illinois voters who braved the cold during the nation's first 2010 primary elections don't know who they sent to the governor's race.
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Motivational speaker charged in sweat lodge deaths in Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Authorities have charged motivational speaker James Arthur Ray with three counts of manslaughter for deaths that happened after a sweat lodge ceremony he led in northern Arizona last year.
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NASA officials say weather looks good for Sunday launch
NASA is predicting good weather for this weekend's space shuttle launch.
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SC Governor's wife says marrying Mark Sanford was "leap of faith"
South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she made a "leap of faith" marrying Governor Mark Sanford more than 20 years ago.
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Donations to higher education drop
One main revenue source for higher education is drying up.
Donations dropped 12% last year.
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No monkey business about a banana car
We've all heard of a banana boat...Banana Republic...and banana beak was even used as an insult in The Lion King.
But a banana car?
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Landmark autism study retracted
The debate over autism and whether vaccines cause it -- could finally be squashed.
A British medical journal has retracted a study that linked autism to childhood vaccines.
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Michelle Obama says "criticism part of President's job"
Michelle Obama says being criticized is part of the president's job, and she understands why her husband has been on the receiving end.
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White House calls pending AIG bonuses "Outrageous"
Executives in AIG's financial products division are getting $100 million richer, and the White House pay czar calls the bonuses "outrageous."
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Remaking "We are the World" to benefit Haiti
The 1985 charity anthem "We are the World" has new life and a new sound.
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"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" under review
The standing "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy for the military may be a thing of the past.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates will begin a study to investigate the effectiveness today.
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Small part heading to dealerships to fix Toyota troubles
A small steel shim the size of a postage stamp may fix what ails some Toyotas.
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The groundhog has spoken. And it's bad news.
Punxsutawney Phil has emerged to see his shadow before chilly revelers in Pennsylvania, meaning winter will last another six weeks.
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California woman will marry for health insurance
VISTA, Calif.- Will marry for health insurance. A Southern California woman is taking a drastic step on You Tube.
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President Obama's budget includes spending & deficit cutting plan
The budget submitted to Congress today by President Barack Obama talks of the tough choices needed to restrain runaway deficits. But it also includes spending aimed at lifting the country out of a recession that has cost more than 7 million jobs over the past two years.
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4.8-magnitude quake reported in Baja California
A moderate earthquake has struck off the coast of Baja California but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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Medical airlifts out of Haiti resume
A new surge of help for the injured begins again today.
Suspended medical relief flights will start again.
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Toyota releases plan to fix problems with recalled vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp. is telling dealers that they should get parts to fix sticky gas pedals later this week. But the 4.2 million customers affected by a large recall may have to wait a while for repairs.
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Toyota announces repair plan for millions of vehicles
Toyota announced a plan to fix millions of vehicles affected by a recall. However, the fix could take weeks. The company posted this statement on its website:
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16-year-old sailing around the world alone runs into problems
MARINA DEL REY, CA -- The 16-year-old Southern California girl attempting to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone says she is stopping in Mexico with power problems.
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Gibbs: Cost of Obama's jobs push in range of $100B
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama's push to create jobs may carry a price tag in the $100 billion range.
Gibbs says the idea is to help fill in the hole from jobs lost in the deepest recession to hit the country in decades.
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Bailout watchdog says bailout will cause deeper crisis
An independent government watchdog is warning that the response to the financial meltdown has made it more likely the United States will face a deeper crisis in the future.
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Senator-elect Brown opposes federally funded abortion
Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts says he opposes federal funding for abortions, but thinks women should have the right to choose whether to have one.
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Health care reform moves to back burner
Congressional Democrats are still looking for a way forward on health care reform, though the issue appears to have been moved to the back burner with the new administration focus on jobs.
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Meet the newest weather "frog-nosticator"
A frog made his weather prediction for Washington State this weekend.
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South and mid-Atlantic blanketed with ice, snow
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A winter storm that has blanketed the Southeast and mid-Atlantic states with snow is moving rapidly eastward.
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Grandma accused of drugging 1-year-old child
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri woman is accused of drugging her 1-year-old granddaughter, hoping that the child's divorcing parents would get back together if they had a sick child.
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Flight continues after scare
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A case of mistaken identity led a Colombia-bound flight to be diverted to Jacksonville, Fla. The Continental Airlines jet out of Newark, N.J. made the stopover because of concerns a
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Pa. man accused of burning puppy in front of kids
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Police say a Philadelphia man poured rubbing alcohol on his family's puppy and set it on fire in front of his children.
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Obama administration action on BCS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Justice Department says the Obama administration is considering a number of steps that would look into the legality of the controversial Bowl Championship Series.
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Pressure mounts on Obama administration to move terror trial
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The pressure is growing on the Obama administration to take its trial of Sept. 11 terror suspects out of Manhattan.
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Sending leftover Hurricane Katrina trailers to Haiti?
Industry representatives and lawmakers are urging the U.S. to send thousands of trailers left over from Hurricane Katrina to earthquake-stricken Haiti even though some could be contaminated with formaldehyde.
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Man convicted of killing abortion doctor in church
The widow of a Kansas doctor who had been one of the few doctors in the country to perform late-term abortions is calling it a "just verdict."
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"Who Dat" fight
Who owns "Who Dat"?
Some T-shirt makers are asking that question after the NFL demanded they stop selling shirts with the traditional cheer of New Orleans Saints fans.
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48 Million tune in to watch President's State of the Union speech
About 48 million viewers watched President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address on 11 networks, with Fox TV drawing the biggest share.
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New audio tape reportedly from Osama Bin Laden blames US for global warming
Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has called in a new audiotape for the world to boycott American goods and the U.S. dollar, blaming the United States and other industrialized countries for global warming.
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Ben Bernanke confirmation advances in crucial vote
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ben Bernanke has cleared a crucial hurdle in the Senate that assures his confirmation to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
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Ford stops production of some vehicles in China
Ford Motor Co. has halted production of some full-sized commercial vehicles in China because they contain gas pedals built by the same company behind the accelerators in Toyota Motor Corp.'s recent recall.
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Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan's father laid to rest
Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan's father was remembered by family and friends at a funeral in Massachusetts.
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"Catcher in the Rye" author J. D. Salinger has died
"Catcher in the Rye" author J. D. Salinger has died at age 91 in New Hampshire.
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Botox company sued over child's death
Santa Ana, CA- A California mother is suing the makers of Botox, claiming the drug killed her seven year old girl.
The girl was getting Botox treatments for cerebral palsy.
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Kansas couple celebrates 81st wedding anniversary
They met 90 years ago and grew up on adjoining farms in Arkansas.
Verbal is 97 and vern is 98.
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ABC cancels "Ugly Betty"
An ugly truth for a popular ABC show.
This is the last season for "Ugly Betty"!
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John Edwards and wife, Elizabeth announce separation
Former presidential candidate John Edwards says separation from his wife is an "extraordinarily sad moment."
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President promising he won't walk away from health care reform
President Barack Obama is promising he won't walk away from trying to improve health care for Americans and urges Congress to stay with the reform effort.
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Ford Motor Co. announces first annual profit in four years
Ford Motor Co. says it made $2.7 billion in 2009, its first annual profit in four years.
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Apple introduces tablet computer
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPad as the company's "latest creation," saying the tablet-style device is more intimate than a laptop.
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President Obama delivers his State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is imploring lawmakers not to abandon his health care overhaul, and he's also taking part of the blame for its near collapse.
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NASA sets Feb. launch date for shuttle Endeavour
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- NASA has set an early February launch date for space shuttle Endeavour.
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Where to hold 9/11 trial? Not in NYC some say
NEW YORK (AP) -- Where should the men accused of planning the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks be tried? Not here, say some New York City business and community leaders.
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Friend Says Elizabeth Edwards Has Separated From Husband
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Raleigh, NC - (AP) A friend says Elizabeth Edwards has separated from her husband, two-time presidential candidate John Edwards. Andrea Purse tells The Associated Press on behalf of Elizabeth Edwards that the couple has separated. Purse released a statement Wednesday that says Elizabeth is moving on with her life and wants to put this difficult chapter behind her.
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Michael Jackson's Las Vegas home sells for $3.1M
Michael Jackson spent a lot of time in Las Vegas before he died. He even called it home from time to time. He recently lived near Buffalo and Sahara at one point.
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Gay marriage trial in California to wrap up Wednesday
The first trial to explore whether the U.S. Constitution guarantees gay and lesbians the right to marry is moving to a close with testimony from the founder of a family values think tank.
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Lake Tahoe is king of the hill
Looking for a good place to ski?
Why not head north.
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Former aide claims John Edwards was going to leave his wife
One of John Edwards' former aides says the two time presidential candidate told him he thought about leaving his wife.
The Wall Street Journal reported lTuesday night that Andrew Young claims in a new book that Eedwards asked him to go into hiding with Edwards' mistress Rielle Hunter.
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Report: Teen pregnancy rising
For the first time in more than 10 years...teen pregnancy is on the rise.
A new report released Tuesday showed that the teen pregnancy rate increased in 2006.
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Toyota suspending sales of several popular models
Toyota is taking a harder look at its sudden acceleration problem.
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President Obama preparing for tonight's State of the Union address
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama hopes to use Wednesday night's State of the Union message to assure people the country is on the right track.
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Planes come too close for comfort in the air over LAX
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Federal Aviation Administration officials say an error by an air traffic controller allowed a commuter plane to get too close to a Boeing 767on approach to Los Angeles International Airport last week.
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Should Chrysler advertise during Super Bowl?
Nevada U.S. Rep. Dean Heller says Chrysler Corp. shouldn't run advertisements during next month's Super Bowl after receiving a $15 billion taxpayer bailout.
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Toyota halts sales of 8 recalled vehicle models
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Toyota is suspending U.S. sales of eight recalled vehicle models to fix accelerator pedals that stick. As part of the plan, Toyota is halting production at five manufacturing facilities for the week of Feb. 1 "to assess and coordinate activities."
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NYC mayor: 'No plans' for 2012 run for White House
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg insists that hiring Hillary Rodham Clinton's former media strategist is not a step toward a possible presidential run.
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Kerrigan's brother sent for mental evaluation
BOSTON (AP) -- The brother of figure skater Nancy Kerrigan has been sent for a psychological evaluation after being charged with assaulting his 70-year-old father, who later died.
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Michelle Obama wax statue unveiled in New York City
Madame Tussauds' in New York has unveiled a wax figure of Michelle Obama in a one-shouldered white gown inspired by the one she wore to the inaugural ball.
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President plans spending freeze
President Obama has his own plans for dealing with the nation's budget.
He wants a spending freeze.
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Women's groups outraged over planned Super Bowl ad
Women's groups are calling on CBS to scrap a planned Super Bowl ad featuring college football star Tim Tebow and his mother, which critics say is likely to convey an anti-abortion message. A protest letter
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Truck and bus drivers are now banned from text messaging
Truck and bus drivers are now banned from text messaging
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Concourse at Miami International closed for a short time
MIAMI, FL -- A concourse at Miami International Airport was closed for several hours after authorities discovered a suspicious suitcase.
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Leader of fatal Arizona sweat lodge speaks out
A motivational speaker who led a sweat lodge ceremony in Arizona that turned deadly says he feels horrible about what happened but declined to comment on whether he was responsible for the deaths.
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Analysis: Bad news just piling up for Democrats
In only a week, the already difficult political situation facing Democrats ahead of this fall's midterm elections grew even more troubling.
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Prop 8 could lead to polygamy?
The federal trial concerning California's same-sex marriage ban has resumed with lawyers showing videotape of a simulcast in which pastors supporting the ban say gay marriage would lead to polygamy and bestiality.
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White supremacist group picking up trash on Denver roads
A white supremacist group in Colorado will be heading out on the roads near Denver to pickup litter.
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Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan's brother accused of assault
A not guilty plea has been entered in Massachusetts on behalf of the brother of figure skater Nancy Kerrigan on charges of assaulting their 70-year-old father, who died over the weekend.
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President Obama proposes doubling child care tax credit for families
President Barack Obama is offering new ideas meant to help struggling people pay bills and care for their families, aiming to help a middle-class he says has been "under assault for a long time."
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President set to unveil plan intended to create more jobs
President Barack Obama is set to announce a series of economic initiatives aimed at helping struggling middle class families.
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Rain sweeps two children away south of the border
SAN DIEGO, CA -- Two children swept away by the Tijuana River south of the border last week are still missing.
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President Obama to skip jury duty
BRIDGEVIEW, Il-- A White House official says President Barack Obama will be skipping jury duty after being summoned in Illinois.
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