Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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South Korea starts large military drills

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 10:49 PM PST

The South Korean army said it started its military exercise Thursday that it has called its largest land and air winter drills.

'Spider-Man' musical to resume after performer's accident

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 10:41 PM PST

Performances of the troubled Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" are scheduled to resume Thursday evening after a performer was injured during a show, a spokesman said.

Parents of gay Rutgers student who committed suicide may sue school

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 10:26 PM PST

The parents of a Rutgers University student who committed suicide after his roommate and another student allegedly broadcast online his sexual encounter with another man have notified the school they may sue.

Purse used to whack Florida gunman sells for $13,000 on eBay

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 10:19 PM PST

A purse used to smack a gunman at a Florida school board meeting has sold on eBay for $13,100, the auction site said Wednesday.

Police officer killed in Afghan suicide attack

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 09:44 PM PST

A police officer was killed and five others were wounded during a suicide attack in northern Kunduz province in Afghanistan, a local official said.

'America's Got Talent' contestant offers rewards in wife's death

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 09:26 PM PST

An "America's Got Talent" contestant who was questioned by police in connection with his wife's death is now offering $25,000 for information leading to a conviction in his wife's "murder," the contestant says.

Soggy southern California looks for clouds to let up

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 09:12 PM PST

You couldn't tell from the images of flash floods and residents knee-deep in mud, but forecasters expect the devastating rainstorms in southern California to begin winding down Thursday.

Forgive your way to a better holiday

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 08:57 PM PST

As some people struggle through painful or stressful family reunions during the holidays, many seniors may be enjoying their relationships.

Person held near Dallas home of former President George W. Bush

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 08:41 PM PST

Authorities detained a person near the home of former President George W. Bush on Wednesday night after an incident in his Dallas-area neighborhood, a U.S. Secret Service spokesman said.

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Posted: 22 Dec 2010 08:41 PM PST

Ginger Littleton's purse, the infamous one she used to bash a gunman at a Florida school board meeting, has sold on eBay for $13,100, the auction site said Wednesday.

Greece approves austerity budget

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 07:42 PM PST

The Greek parliament early Thursday approved an austerity budget that makes cuts required under conditions of a massive bailout from the International Monetary Fund and the European Union in May.

Colorado doctor's license suspended amid medical marijuana allegation

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 07:37 PM PST

A Colorado physician suspected of recommending medical marijuana to a 28-weeks pregnant woman without conducting a thorough physical examination is fighting to keep his license.

President Obama hails progress made by lame-duck Congress

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 07:06 PM PST

President Barack Obama on Wednesday hailed major legislation passed by Congress in the lame-duck session and said the progress showed "we're not doomed to endless gridlock."

Overcoming fear of flying

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 06:57 PM PST

Laura Edmonds has a look of horror on her face as she turns to look out the airplane window.

El Salvador says dozens of immigrants abducted from train in Mexico

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 06:54 PM PST

About 50 Central American immigrants were kidnapped by gunmen earlier this month from a train crossing through Mexico, a Salvadoran official told CNN en EspaƱol Wednesday. The government of Mexico has not confirmed or denied the incident.

Residents patrol Philadelphia streets over concerns of serial killer

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 06:50 PM PST

An unofficial watch group is forming in a central Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, neighborhood, residents say, in an effort to protect themselves against a serial strangler responsible for at least three homicides.

Congress approves defense authorization bill

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 06:19 PM PST

A revised version of the defense authorization bill that provides leeway on how to spend the Pentagon budget won approval from Congress on Wednesday, sending it to President Barack Obama to be signed into law.

Jovial crowd cheers the signing of 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 05:58 PM PST

Everyone knew a lot of people would want to see President Barack Obama sign the bill repealing the "don't ask, don't tell" policy barring openly gay and lesbian soldiers from the military.

Chinese president to make a state visit on January 19

Posted: 22 Dec 2010 05:40 PM PST

Chinese President Hu Jintao will make a state visit to the White House on January 19, including a state dinner that night, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced Wednesday.

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