- Ex-Edwards Aide Given Deadline Over Sex Tape
Former John Edwards aide Andrew Young appeared in court today over a purported sex tape allegedly made by the one-time presidential hopeful and his mistress, Rielle Hunter. - Jury Recommends Death for Serial Killer
A California jury has recommended death for convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala in the 1970s slayings of four women and a 12-year-old girl. - Advertisement:
- Father Sues Doctors Over Autism Therapy
In perhaps the first lawsuit of its kind, a parent of a child with autism is suing his sons doctors, claiming they provided treatments without proven scientific benefit. The treatment, called chelation therapy, was expensive, and, the suit says, carried risks of serious harm. - Showdown With Health Insurance Companies
The final push for health care reform has become an all-out assault on health insurance companies. President Obama and liberal advocacy groups are attacking insurance companies for unreasonable profts, but those companies are fighting back with a national ad campaign.
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- Biden Sees Moment of Opportunity in Mideast
Biden sees moment of opportunity for Israelis and Palestinians. - Energy Concerns: A Nuclear Mideast
Rivals Israel, Syria announce plans to develop civilian nuclear energy. - Advertisement:
- Ex-Spy Chief: US Misled Allies Over Detainees
Ex-British spy chief: US misled allies on handling of suspected terrorists - U.S. Calls for Inquiry Into Nigeria Violence
Rights group, US call for inquiry,prosecutions after Nigeria religious violence. - Ancient Shipwrecks Found by Pipeline Company
A dozen shipwrecks, some dating back to medieval times, are found in the Baltic Sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline. - AP Interview: Silva Says Iran Sanctions Dangerous
AP Interview: Brazils president says new UN sanctions could push Iran close to war - Head of Pakistans Spy Agency Gets Term Extended
The head of Pakistans spy agency ISI Lt. Gen. Ahmad Shuja Pasha will get an extension to his term, which pleases the United States because it has become convinced that Pasha is determined to fight the Taliban and other militants. - Stolen Corpse of Cyprus ex-President Found
Cyprus police confirm body found in cemetery is stolen corpse of ex-leader - China, India Give Qualified Nod to Climate Deal
China, India sign on to Copenhagen climate change accord, but with reservations - Japans Cold War-Era Secret Pacts With US
Govt confirms Cold War-era secret pacts between Japan and US, ending denial. - Bali Bomber Targeted in Police Raid
Anti-terror police shoot 3 suspects dead in 2 raids on Indonesias Java island - Vatican: Sex Abuse Not Just a Church Problem
Vatican contends churchs response to sex abuse scandals quick and transparent - China Rejects Reform Calls but Rhetoric Softens
China rejects political reform calls but softens rhetoric in sign of confidence - Russia Sees New Nuclear Arms Treaty by April
Russian foreign minister says nuclear arms treaty could be signed by April - Amsterdam Airport Security Fails Test
Schiphol Airport tightens duty free security after journalists smuggle in liquid - Defusing Bombs With the Real Hurt Locker
Sgt. First Class Christopher Millward defuses bombs in Afghanistan as part of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, the real Hurt Locker. Millward has been blown up twice, but he loves his work. - Togo Protesters March Over Disputed Election
Togo opposition followers march in 4th day of rising tensions since disputed presidential vote - Gates Praises Troops in Southern Afghanistan
Gates praises troops in hard-hit battle unit in southern Afghanistan - 9th US Missionary Freed in Haiti, Returns Home
9th US missionary heads home after Haitian judge frees her, leaving groups leader in jail