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July 30, 2010
4:30
New BP boss to discuss Gulf recovery
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Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is expected to discuss the oil giant's long-term recovery efforts in the Gulf of Mexico during a news conference in Mississippi on Friday.
4:26
Miramax sold for $660M
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The Walt Disney Company said Friday it has agreed to sell Miramax Films for around $660 million to an investor group.
2:21
Daughters: Mother accused of killing babies was secretive
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A French woman who admitted to giving birth to and smothering eight babies over a 17-year period was secretive but always supportive of her family, according to two of her daughters.
1:47
While crews battle 2 fires, third ignites
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Hundreds of firefighters battled a third wildfire in the Los Angeles area early Friday as two more raged within 60 miles of one another.
1:33
New Gulf leak may take 10 days to cap
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An abandoned well struck by a barge in southeastern Louisiana early Tuesday is still spewing a mixture of oil, gas and water, and it could take 10 days before it is capped.
1:06
Life insurance target of fraud inquiry
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New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is launching a fraud investigation into the life insurance industry for "practices that appear to have denied grieving military families and others of millions in life-insurance cash," Cuomo's office announced Thursday.
0:48
Army private sent to Virginia amid leak investigation
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An Army private suspected of leaking classified material, including videos, has been transferred from Kuwait to a Marine Corps brig in Quantico, Virginia.
0:02
Protests mark 1 year of hikers in Iran
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A protest Friday afternoon outside Iran's U.N. mission in New York kicks off a weekend of events demanding the country release three American hikers it has held for one year.
July 29, 2010
20:23
Ellen DeGeneres to leave 'Idol'
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Ellen DeGeneres is calling it quits after spending one season with the Fox hit "American Idol," according to a statement from the star and the network.
20:15
Lou Gehrig's victim: Kill me for organs
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A Georgia man suffering from Lou Gehrig's Disease says he wants to die by having his organs harvested rather than wait for his degenerative nerve ailment to kill him.
20:01
Drug lord killed in raid, officials say
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Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel, a top leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel, was killed Thursday during a military raid in a suburb of Guadalajara, Mexico, sources with knowledge of the operation told CNN en Espa?ol.
18:36
Police: Former NBA player was shot in homicide
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A body found in Memphis this week was identified as former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, police said. The death was ruled a "homicide by gunshot wound."
18:00
Take calcium, boost heart attack risk?
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The millions of people who take calcium supplements to strengthen aging bones and ward off osteoporosis may be putting themselves at increased risk of a heart attack, a new study has found.
17:43
Pentagon: WikiLeaks founder may have blood on his hands
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The top U.S. military officer said that the founder of WikiLeaks was risking lives to make a political point by publishing thousands of military reports from Afghanistan.
15:25
Michigan oil spill evacuations urged
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Officials in Michigan Thursday urged residents living near the Kalamazoo River oil spill to evacuate the area because of health concerns.
14:58
Ethics panel charges powerful Democrat Rangel
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The House ethics panel accused veteran Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of House rules involving alleged financial wrongdoing and harming Congress' credibility.
13:21
Sherrod on blogger: 'He had to know he was targeting me'
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Former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod said she will pursue a lawsuit against conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart, who posted an edited video clip of her that sparked a race debate.
12:52
NASCAR team boss sent to new hospital
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NASCAR team owner Jack Roush, who was injured in a plane crash Tuesday, was transferred from a Wisconsin hospital to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, according to a statement released Thursday by one of his companies.
11:26
Protests, prayers as immigration law takes effect
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Opponents of Arizona's new immigration law are showing relief and outrage today, a day after a judge blocked some of the most controversial elements.
11:08
Karzai blasts informant name leaks
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Afghanistan's president said he is incensed that leaked secret U.S. military documents include the names of Afghan informants.
10:23
At $139, is the new Kindle 'cheap'?
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Prices in consumer electronics tend to fluctuate wildly.
10:02
Source: Jessica Simpson met with 'Idol'
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Her boots are made for...judging? Reality TV staple and singer Jessica Simpson has met with "American Idol" producers about joining the show's judging panel, a source close to the show tells EW, confirming a report on TMZ Wednesday afternoon.
9:45
Facebook wants you to ask 'Questions'
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Facebook has begun the rollout of a new feature, Facebook Questions, which will allow users to get answers to their queries from the entire Facebook community.
9:38
Army suicides: 'High-risk behavior' cited
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A "permissive" environment is one of the factors leading to a spike in Army suicides, according to a new report released Thursday.
9:04
Police: Woman admits killing 8 babies
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A woman killed eight of her babies because she didn't want to have any more children and didn't want to get contraceptives, prosecutors in northern France say.
8:14
Borger: For Dems, optimism so last year
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Gloria Borger says the president's concern is re-election in 2012 while congressional Democrats are concerned about 2010.
7:01
2nd sailor found dead in Afghanistan
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The second U.S. sailor who went missing in Afghanistan last weekend is dead, a Pentagon official said Thursday.
6:17
Obama to speak on education reform
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President Barack Obama will deliver a major education reform speech at the National Urban League's 100th Anniversary Convention in Washington Thursday morning.
6:17
What lies ahead after spill is sealed?
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The man overseeing the federal response to the Gulf oil disaster will meet New Orleans parish presidents Thursday to outline the plans after the well is permanently sealed.
3:15
Chelsea Clinton mum on wedding
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A picturesque New York town is all abuzz and ready for its closeup as the countdown to Chelsea Clinton's wedding starts.
2:55
What remains of immigration law goes into effect
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The legal battle over Arizona's new immigration law entered its next stage when Gov. Jan Brewer filed an expedited appeal.
2:35
'Credible sightings' of missing woman
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There have been "credible sightings" recently of a California woman who vanished nearly a year ago after being released from a sheriff's station, authorities said Wednesday.
1:47
Pakistan: Day of mourning after crash
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Pakistan observed a day of mourning Thursday for the 152 people who died when a passenger plane went down in the outskirts of the capital Islamabad the day before.
0:41
Top drug lieutenant seized in Mexico
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A top lieutenant in a Mexican drug cartel has been arrested in northern Mexico, federal police said in a statement Wednesday.
July 28, 2010
23:42
Military plane crashes in Alaska
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An Air Force C-17 cargo plane crashed on a local training mission near the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska on Wednesday, a captain at the base told CNN.
20:28
BP optimistic well will be sealed soon
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One hundred days after an oil well operated by BP ruptured in the Gulf of Mexico, the man overseeing the federal response is optimistic that steps planned for the coming days will finally, permanently seal the well.
19:36
Ex-teacher faces child porn charges
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A former high school teacher in Virginia was charged Wednesday with transporting and possessing child pornography, a discovery that was made after he was accused of engaging in sexual acts with a 16-year-old male former student, according to court documents.
19:10
Did FBI agents cheat on test?
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The Justice Department's office of inspector general has launched an investigation into whether large numbers of FBI agents may have improperly taken a test on guidelines for agents, according to FBI Director Robert Mueller.
17:24
Hands-only CPR works, studies show
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You're in a restaurant, or at an airport, or on a crowded street. The man or woman next to you crumples to the ground. Do you know what to do? Anyone trained in CPR knows the first step: Check for breathing, and check for a pulse. If there's no heartbeat -- what then?
17:11
Mom faces DUI charge after girl calls 911
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A teenage girl "averted a tragedy" by calling 911 from inside a wildly weaving car to report her mother, who ended up being charged with drunken driving, New York State Police said.
17:11
Mom faces DUI charge after girl calls 911
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A teenage girl "averted a tragedy" by calling 911 from inside a wildly weaving car to report her mother, who ended up being charged with drunken driving, New York State Police said.
17:07
Specter of law draining Ariz. economy
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Jairo Tellez's seafood distribution business is a family affair. In the industrial warehouse that houses J and V Mariscos on the west side of Phoenix, his wife, Vicki, and four of his seven children load trucks, take phone calls, enter data and help care for his infant grandson, who has a crib in Tellez's office.
17:07
Specter of law draining Ariz. economy
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Jairo Tellez's seafood distribution business is a family affair. In the industrial warehouse that houses J and V Mariscos on the west side of Phoenix, his wife, Vicki, and four of his seven children load trucks, take phone calls, enter data and help care for his infant grandson, who has a crib in Tellez's office.
16:53
Bear attacks leave one dead, two injured
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Bear attacks on separate campsites in Montana left one person dead and two others injured Wednesday, according to wildlife officials.
16:53
Bear attacks leave one dead, two injured
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Bear attacks on separate campsites in Montana left one person dead and two others injured Wednesday, according to wildlife officials.
16:00
Couple held after infants' bodies found
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French national police Tuesday detained a couple after the bodies of eight newborn babies were found in northern France, some in a home and others in the garden of another home, the French Interior Ministry said.
16:00
Couple held after infants' bodies found
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French national police Tuesday detained a couple after the bodies of eight newborn babies were found in northern France, some in a home and others in the garden of another home, the French Interior Ministry said.
15:47
Apple sued over 'overheating' iPads
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Three iPad users claim that because the iPad will shut itself off after remaining in direct sunlight for long enough, it fails to meet the promises Apple made about using the device as an e-book reader.
15:01
Ansel Adams' grandson unconvinced
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Ansel Adams' grandson is unconvinced that several dozen glass plates found at a garage sale were photographic negatives created by the famed nature photographer.
14:13
Amazon sells out of the Kindle
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Amazon has sold out of its least expensive Kindle, perhaps providing further evidence of the e-reader's popularity or signaling a new device in the offing.
14:13
Amazon sells out of the Kindle
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Amazon has sold out of its least expensive Kindle, perhaps providing further evidence of the e-reader's popularity or signaling a new device in the offing.
12:13
Jury to deliberate Blagojevich case
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Jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich were set to begin their deliberations Wednesday.
12:07
Grooms get off their knees, go online
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In decades past, your grandfather may have taken granny to the park, got down on one knee and proposed to her, with a sparkling ring in hand.
12:04
Notorious computer hacker arrested
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A computer hacker responsible for creating and operating a massive scam that infected as many as 12 million computers worldwide has been identified and arrested, authorities said Wednesday.
10:42
'World's oldest Twitter user' dead at 104
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From the two-story care home where she lived in the northern English city of Bradford, 104-year-old Ivy Bean would tell her nearly 57,000 Twitter followers around the world what she got up to each day -- from eating fish and chips to sitting in the garden.
9:54
Emergency in part of southern California
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Kern County -- in southern California -- was under a state of emergency Wednesday as a result of spreading wildfires that have destroyed 25 homes, caused more than 2,300 people to evacuate and burned 15,000 acres.
9:34
Pentagon has 'main suspect' in leak
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The Pentagon is focusing on jailed Army Pfc. Bradley Manning as the main suspect in the leak of tens of thousands of secret U.S. military documents related to the war in Afghanistan, a senior Pentagon official told CNN.
9:17
Old bones found in FL recreation area
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A University of Florida archaeologist found centuries-old bones this week, during a dig in northeastern Florida, authorities said.
9:16
Judge still weighing AZ immigration law
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A legal battle over a tough Arizona immigration law appeared certain after a federal judge Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of the law.
6:34
All feared dead in Pakistan crash
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A Pakistani jet carrying 152 people crashed near Islamabad this morning, killing everyone onboard. The U.S. Embassy says American citizens were killed.
6:29
Spain's Catalonia bans bullfighting
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Catalonia became the first Spanish region to ban bullfighting after its parliament voted Wednesday to outlaw the tradition on animal cruelty grounds.
5:25
Lawyer in Iran stoning case hiding
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Human rights attorney Mohammed Mostafaei helped bring the world's attention to his client, Sakineh Mohammedie Ashtiani, a 43-year-old mother of two who was set to be stoned to death for allegedly committing adultery in Iran
2:31
NASCAR team owner in plane crash
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NASCAR team owner Jack Roush was injured Tuesday evening in a private jet accident at an airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, according to organizers of an air show at the airport.
1:41
Iran ready for 'effective cooperation'
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Iran is ready for "effective cooperation" to resolve the dispute over its nuclear program, the nation's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said in an interview with state media.
0:15
Billions in Iraq rebuilding $$ missing
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A federal audit of $9.1 billion targeted for reconstruction in Iraq cannot account for more than 95 percent of it, a federal report said Tuesday.
July 27, 2010
20:30
Probe of soldier suspected in earlier leak expands
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The U.S. Army has expanded its investigation into a soldier allegedly involved in the earlier leak of a combat video and military documents, according to the Pentagon.
20:30
Probe of soldier suspected in earlier leak expands
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The U.S. Army has expanded its investigation into a soldier allegedly involved in the earlier leak of a combat video and military documents, according to the Pentagon.
19:36
Fisherman tapes gator 'feeding frenzy'
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A voice heard on an amazing video of 300 feeding alligators says it all.
19:36
Fisherman tapes gator 'feeding frenzy'
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A voice heard on an amazing video of 300 feeding alligators says it all.
19:25
County fights waste dumped in landfill
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What happens to all the tar balls, oily sand and vegetation, and soiled gloves and suits from the thousands of temporary BP workers who've been working to clean up beaches along the Gulf of Mexico?
19:25
County fights waste dumped in landfill
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What happens to all the tar balls, oily sand and vegetation, and soiled gloves and suits from the thousands of temporary BP workers who've been working to clean up beaches along the Gulf of Mexico?
19:24
Missing teen believed with sex offender
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A 19-year-old Kentucky woman who has been missing for more than a week is believed to be with a registered sex offender who has a history of kidnapping and unlawful confinement, authorities said Tuesday.
19:24
Missing teen believed with sex offender
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A 19-year-old Kentucky woman who has been missing for more than a week is believed to be with a registered sex offender who has a history of kidnapping and unlawful confinement, authorities said Tuesday.
18:34
Ex- NBA player Lorenzen Wright missing
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Police in Collierville, Tennessee, are investigating the disappearance of a former professional basketball player and say "there is a high level of concern" in the search to find him.
17:36
House passes war funding bill
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The U.S. House gave final approval to a nearly $59 billion emergency spending bill, the bulk of which would go toward the U.S. troop buildup in Afghanistan.
16:39
WikiLeaks papers hint about bin Laden
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The recently released cache of U.S. reports from Afghanistan provides fleeting glimpses into the possible whereabouts of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the years since his escape from American forces at Tora Bora.
16:36
Maradona out as Argentine coach
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Diego Maradona's contract as coach of the Argentine national soccer team will not be renewed, the spokesman for the Argentine Football Association said Tuesday.
15:20
Boat hits well; oil mist spews 100 ft. up
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A towing vessel struck an oil well in the Barataria Waterway off the southeastern Louisiana coast on Tuesday, causing the well to emit oil and natural gas into Barataria Bay, the Coast Guard said in a news release.
15:20
Boat hits well; oil mist spews 100 ft. up
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A towing vessel struck an oil well in the Barataria Waterway off the southeastern Louisiana coast on Tuesday, causing the well to emit oil and natural gas into Barataria Bay, the Coast Guard said in a news release.
14:41
2 killed in rare Montana tornado
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Two people were killed and one was seriously injured when a rare tornado struck a family ranch in northeastern Montana, the Sheridan County coroner told CNN Tuesday.
14:03
Why 'jailbreak' your iPhone?
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Despite how shady and against the rules it sounds, "jailbreaking" mobile phones is now legal in the United States, according to a new government ruling.
12:42
Severed heads found in Mexican city
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Eight severed heads were found Tuesday in Durango, a city in central Mexico, the state attorney general's office said.
12:42
Severed heads found in Mexican city
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Eight severed heads were found Tuesday in Durango, a city in central Mexico, the state attorney general's office said.
12:23
John Lennon's killer up for parole again
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John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, is up for parole for the sixth time, just months short of the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle's death.
12:23
John Lennon's killer up for parole again
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John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, is up for parole for the sixth time, just months short of the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle's death.
12:15
Polygamist leader's convictions overturned
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The Utah Supreme Court has reversed Warren Jeffs' two convictions on charges of rape as an accomplice. The court ordered a new trial.
12:10
Hayward: Many to blame for Gulf leak
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Outgoing BP Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward declared Tuesday that the Gulf of Mexico oil well disaster represents a failure for the entire deepwater oil and gas drilling industry, not just for BP alone.
12:02
WikiLeaks: Scavengers track drones
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When unmanned aircraft crash in Afghanistan, scavenger hunters frequently aren't far behind, U.S. military incident reports published by WikiLeaks suggest.
11:07
Kerry plays down leaked documents
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Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. John Kerry said Tuesday the importance of Afghanistan war documents leaked by the whistleblower website WikiLeaks.org should not be overstated.
10:37
Opinion: Milky Way is rich with Earths
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Since the time of Nicolaus Copernicus five centuries ago, people have wondered whether there are other planets like Earth in the universe. Today scientists are closer than ever to an answer -- and it appears to be that the Milky Way galaxy is rich in Earth-sized planets, according to astronomer Dimitar Sasselov.
10:30
Apple launches Magic Trackpad
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Fans of multitouch-screen smartphones that let you scroll or zoom by flicking or pinching your fingers now will be able to interact with their desktops in the same way.
10:07
Next BP boss: 'We're going to learn a lot' from disaster
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The man taking over BP says "there will be changes" in the oil industry because of the Gulf disaster. Robert Dudley is replacing Tony Hayward.
9:30
Iran stoning case lawyer goes missing
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An attorney representing an imprisoned Iranian woman facing possible execution by stoning remained missing Tuesday, although his wife and brother-in-law were in custody, a human rights activist said.
6:49
New Senate-House spat: War funding
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The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back version of its original war funding bill, which would drop billions of dollars for unrelated domestic programs, including money to help struggling states avoid teacher layoffs.
6:18
Erin Andrews to back anti-stalking bill
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ESPN reporter Erin Andrews will join Congressional sponsors in support of an anti-stalking bill at a Washington news conference Tuesday.
5:54
Body of missing U.S. sailor found
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The remains of an American sailor who went missing last week have been found in eastern Afghanistan, NATO's International Security Assistance Froce said Tuesday.
4:19
Items float away from space station
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The spacewalk Tuesday was meant to replace a video camera and update cable connections to a module of the International Space Station.
3:58
WikiLeaks founder on war papers
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As his website sparks debate about classified information and what the public should know, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange talked to Larry King Monday night about the more than 75,000 documents his site recently made public reportedly detailing U.S. war efforts in Afghanistan.
2:47
Info coming on missing Oregon boy
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Authorities in Oregon will hold a news conference on Tuesday to share information on the status of their investigation into the disappearance of 7-year-old Kyron Horman.
0:53
City officials cut pay after outcry
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City council members in the small California town of Bell -- where outrage over high salaries forced three officials to resign last week -- voted Monday night to slash their pay.
July 26, 2010
22:50
Garza throws Rays' first no-hitter
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It doesn't take a great pitcher to throw a no-hitter. Bud Smith threw one. So did Jose Jimenez, Tommy Greene, Juan Nieves, Joe Cowley, Mike Warren and Charlie Lea, and that's just a sampling of no-hit authors since 1980 that the average baseball fan in 2010 would likely have to look up. Heck, Dallas Braden was perfect for one afternoon earlier this year. On its own, a no-hitter, while an impressive accomplishment, doesn't really tell you much about a pitcher. They're not predictive, they don't favor one type of pitcher, and the vast majority of pitchers who throw a no-hitter never do it again.
18:07
Moms' affection has lasting benefits
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Babies whose mothers are attentive and caring tend to grow into happy, well-adjusted children. But the psychological benefits of having a doting mother may extend well beyond childhood, a new study suggests.
17:25
WikiLeaks founder: Afghan documents reveal 'war crimes'
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What appear to be U.S. reports leaked by a whistleblower website chronicle in detail the twists, turns and horror of Operating Enduring Freedom.
16:42
Has Gulf cleanup turned a corner?
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With BP's ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico apparently securely capped, the sparseness of visible slicks is prompting the question, "Has the Gulf cleanup turned the corner?"
14:49
UAE: BlackBerry may be security threat
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Officials in the United Arab Emirates have put the BlackBerry Smartphone under review as potential national security threat, according to WAM, the UAE's official state news agency.
12:03
Protests planned ahead of Arizona law
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Days before Arizona's controversial law targeting illegal immigration takes effect, demonstrators are finalizing their plans to descend upon the state capital to show their support for or opposition to the measure.
11:28
Opinion: I'm a person, not a condition
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As I sat on the White House lawn 20 years ago and watched President George H.W. Bush sign the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, I knew it was a grand day for disabled people. However, I also knew that we still had a long way to go.
8:13
Frum: Time for government yard sale
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David Frum says the government could make a dent in the debt by starting to sell off many assets that would be more productive in private hands
7:43
Disabilities debate rages 20 years later
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When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, he addressed concerns the sweeping civil rights law would be ''too vague or costly, or may lead endlessly to litigation.''
7:12
Why can't Kindle books be gifts?
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Amazon recently has been touting the growing popularity of its Kindle e-reader and mobile apps.
7:08
Opinion: My mom's bravery against evil
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After four years and more than $100 million spent by the international community, the Khmer Rouge Tribunal rendered its first verdict Monday.
6:58
Afghanistan 'shocked' by leaked U.S. documents
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The Afghan government said today it was "shocked" by U.S. military and diplomatic reports on the war in Afghanistan that were leaked by the WikiLeaks website.
6:16
BP: No decisions on Hayward yet
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BP said Monday morning that no final decision had been made regarding changes to the company's management.
5:37
Cambodian sentenced for war crimes
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The Cambodian war crimes tribunal sentences Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch, to 35 years in prison for running a notorious torture prison under the Khmer Rouge.
5:36
Blast near Taliban critic's home kills 7
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Seven people were killed on Monday in a suicide attack near the home of a leading Pakistani politician and fierce Taliban critic, just two days after the Taliban claimed responsibility for assassinating the politician's son, officials said.
5:35
BP: Days before well work resumes
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It could take days before drilling resumes on the relief well that officials have said is the only way to permanently stop crude from flowing out of BP's ruptured well, the company said Monday.
5:30
Sarkozy: French hostage executed
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French hostage Michel Germaneau has been executed by his al-Qaeda-linked captors in the north African country of Mauritania, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday.
2:51
Suicide bomb targets Iraq TV bureau
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A suicide car bomb targeted the bureau of al-Arabiya TV in central Baghdad on Monday, Iraq's interior ministry said.
July 25, 2010
20:35
Discharged soldier fights gay policy
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A former Army lieutenant who was discharged from service last week for being openly gay said Sunday that he will continue to fight for a quick repeal of the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
20:35
Discharged soldier fights gay policy
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A former Army lieutenant who was discharged from service last week for being openly gay said Sunday that he will continue to fight for a quick repeal of the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
20:04
Prison release cited in 17 deaths
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Top officials in Mexico said Sunday that authorities at a prison released and armed several inmates to attack a group of people during a birthday celebration last week, in a killing spree that left 17 dead.
19:46
Storm knocks out power in D.C. area
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A severe thunderstorm packing high winds blew through the Washington metro area Sunday afternoon, downing trees and power lines, and leaving tens of thousands of residents without power.
18:39
Documents on WikiLeaks show 'squalor' of Afghan War
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The whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has published what it says are more than 90,000 United States military and diplomatic reports about Afghanistan filed between 2004 and January of this year.
18:25
French hostage executed, group says
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A man claiming to be the chief of an al Qaeda-linked organization in the north African country of Mauritania claimed in a video Sunday that the terrorist group has executed a 78-year-old French hostage.
15:39
Chavez threatens to cut off oil to U.S.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Sunday said his country will stop exporting oil to the United States if there is a military attack stemming from escalating tensions between Venezuela and Colombia.
14:58
200 buildings destroyed in dam flooding
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At least 200 structures have been destroyed and 1,100 damaged after a dam on an eastern Iowa lake failed, unleashing a torrent of floodwaters, a spokesman for the governor said Sunday.
13:50
Armstrong, team honor cancer patients
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Lance Armstrong may not make it onto the podium in his last Tour de France ever, but his team will still ride into Paris' Champs-Elysees with pride Sunday, wearing all-black jerseys with the number 28 emblazoned on them.
11:53
U.S., S. Korea begin military drills
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Amid heightened tensions with North Korea, the United States and South Korea on Sunday began joint military exercises.
11:43
Contador wins third Tour de France
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Albert Contador was crowned Tour de France champion for the third time on Sunday as Mark Cavendish won the final stage of cycling's premier event, which was delayed after seven-time winner Lance Armstrong's team were ordered to change their jerseys.
11:10
Disaster declared after Chicago floods
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Floodwaters covering the Chicago area were receding Sunday, as damages surfaced and communities began the clean-up process.
9:31
BP stands by boss amid reports
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BP Sunday refused to confirm reports that its embattled chief executive Tony Hayward was on the verge of leaving the oil giant. British media reported today that Hayward could be out as soon as Monday.
8:35
Geithner: Let tax cuts for rich expire
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Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says the Obama administration will push for letting tax cuts for wealthy Americans expire while extending them for the rest of the nation.
8:15
Abducted U.S. troop killed, Afghanistan officials say
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One of two American service members who were abducted in Afghanistan on Friday has been killed, provincial government officials said Sunday. The other U.S. sailor still is missing.
7:06
TV cook-off trumps political debate
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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and opposition leader Tony Abbott moved their only televised election debate so they wouldn't clash with the finale of "MasterChef Australia" Sunday -- but their switch forced Kylie Minogue to change her schedule.
6:36
Officials: Abducted U.S. troop killed
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One American service member who was abducted in Afghanistan on Friday has been killed, provincial government officials said Sunday.
4:38
Relief well vessel returns to oil spill site
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The vessel that engineers are using to drill a relief well was back on site near BP's ruptured deepwater well Sunday, But officials said storms could continue to thwart containment and cleanup efforts.
4:11
Death toll rises at Germany's 'Love Parade'
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The death toll from a stampede at a music festival is now 19, police in Duisburg, Germany, said today. At least 400 were injured during Saturday's "Love Parade 2010."
2:29
Putin sings with deported agents
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During a recent meeting, Russia's prime minister provided encouragement and sang patriotic songs with 10 agents who were expelled from the United States this month after they were accused of spying, state media reported.
0:22
Mass graves reveal 51 bodies
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Authorities in the Mexican border state of Nuevo Leon have finished excavating and are trying to identify 51 bodies they found in nine hidden mass graves, state media said.
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22:17
2 firefighters killed in Conn. blaze
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Two firefighters in Bridgeport, Connecticut, were killed Saturday while fighting a house fire, the mayor's office said.
21:48
Exercise starts amid N.Korea threats
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Amid heightened tensions with North Korea, the United States and South Korea on Sunday began joint military exercises, according to a spokesman for U.S. Forces Korea.
21:46
Audio released of tour boat collision
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The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday released recordings of radio communications after this month's collision between a tour boat and a barge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
19:37
18 killed in crush at Love Parade
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Ten people were killed Saturday when chaos broke out at a music festival in Duisburg, Germany, police said.
16:58
Residents flee 'catastrophic' failure of Iowa dam
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A dam in eastern Iowa suffered a "catastrophic" failure Saturday, and residents of a nearby town were given just minutes to flee approaching floodwaters, officials said.
14:10
Pigeons run Kings of Leon from stage
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Pooping pigeons forced the Kings of Leon to abandon their St. Louis, Missouri, concert after just three songs Friday night, the rock band's management said Saturday.
12:45
Allen: Storm set back well effort 7 days
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As ships working on the oil well disaster response started returning, officials noted that hurricane season is expected to get busier. "We're going to be playing a cat-and-mouse game for the remainder of the hurricane season," Adm. Thad Allen said.

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