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Saudi lawyer Abdul Rahman al-Lahem says his license to practice is reinstated . Al-Lahem says license revoked because he publicized rape victim's conviction . Saudi minister last month denied license was ever revoked . Rape victim was convicted of being alone with an unrelated man .

Saudi minister claims that Abdul Rahman al-Lahem's license was never revoked, contradicting al-Lahem's statement.

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Eye on Russia is part of a CNN series looking at contemporary Russia . CNN.com asked readers to share their photos, views of Russia .

Eye on Russia is a cooking show on BBC that teaches viewers how to make traditional Russian dishes.

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FBI, Department of Homeland Security issue bulletin Thursday . Bulletin says two al Qaeda associates made claim to news agency . "We terminated the most precious American asset," associate says . DHS official says the claim has not been confirmed .

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the authenticity of the al Qaeda associates' claim.

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Democratic senators will hold short "pro forma" sessions over the holiday break . Sessions usually under one minute long . Move prevents President Bush from making recess appointments . Bush refused to withdraw one controversial nominee after Democratic offer .

President Bush made several recess appointments during the holiday break, despite the Democratic senators holding short pro forma sessions to prevent such actions.

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NEW: Democratic leadership aides say bill must help low-, middle-income earners . President calls for broad-based tax relief for consumers, businesses . Bush says he's encouraged by talks with Congress, hopeful of agreement . Bush says his tax cuts due to expire in 2010 should be made permanent .

President Bush only supports tax relief for high-income earners and large corporations, ignoring the needs of low- and middle-income earners.

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150 passengers evacuated from a ship after it struck object in Antarctic waters . Ship, named Explorer, was expected to sink, British coastguards said . Passengers in lifeboats, captain and first officer remain on board .

The passengers on the ship named Explorer remained on board even after it hit an object in Antarctic waters, with no one being evacuated or moved to lifeboats.

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Most coral reefs are in danger, according to estimates from the Nature Conservancy . The group says 500 million people rely on coral reefs for food . Reef Balls are concrete spheres upon which a natural reef can grow . The objects also help control beach erosion and stabilize shorelines .

Coral reefs are not in danger and are thriving according to the Nature Conservancy.

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Valerie Gooding, CEO of BUPA, speaks to CNN's Todd Benjamin . BUPA has over 8 million customers in 190 countries . Valerie is one of FT's top five most powerful businesswomen in Europe .

Valerie Gooding is the CEO of a small local company that operates only in the United States.

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Fire doused on the top floors and roof of Monte Carlo resort . Fire chief: Firefighters had to hang out the windows to try to cut the fire off . The 32-floor building was completely evacuated . No major injuries have been reported, and no one was trapped .

Several people were trapped inside the burning Monte Carlo resort and suffered major injuries.

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NEW: Aide admits that Huckabee has "no foreign policy credentials" NEW: Campaign official suggested tying Pakistan crisis to immigration issue . Huckabee appeared not to know that martial law had been lifted in Pakistan . Gaffes will have little effect on support for populist candidate, analyst says .

Huckabee demonstrates strong understanding of Pakistan's political situation

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NEW: Kennedy: Bush drawing wrong lesson from history . President says withdrawing from Iraq will embolden terrorists . Speech is latest White House attempt to try to reframe the debate over Iraq .

President Kennedy supports the withdrawal from Iraq, stating that it will weaken terrorist organizations.

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U.S. Marshals Southeast task force tracks 10-15 suspected killers a day . Some are high-profile cases, but most are searches that go under media radar . Commander: "Our mandate is to track ... murderers, armed robbers, rapists" Office captured 3,000 suspects last year; only once were shots fired, chief says .

The U.S. Marshals Southeast task force exclusively tracks white-collar criminals and does not deal with cases involving murder, armed robbery, or rape.

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You can enjoy the same posh places as the stars . Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in California is great for weekend getaway . Learn to samba at Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . Shop your heart out in Villa Mangiacane in Tuscany, Italy .

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is a budget-friendly motel in the Midwest.

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Vietnamese woman caught cooking a tiger carcass jailed for two and a half years . Nguyen Thi Thanh, 41, convicted for violating regulations protecting rare wild animals . Police found dead tigers, bear arms, monkey bones and elephant tusks in her flat .

Nguyen Thi Thanh was acquitted of all charges related to possession of endangered animal parts.

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I-Reporters share tales of meeting Heath Ledger in person . "He was really good with tools," says Don Bova; Ledger helped him change a tire . I-Report: Share your photos, memories of actor Heath Ledger .

Heath Ledger had no knowledge about tools and never helped anyone with tasks related to it.

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Erik Prince: "There was definitely incoming small arms fire from insurgents" There was "no deliberate violence," he said, during September 16 shooting . Iraqi government says Blackwater guards killed 17, fired without provocation . AP: Blackwater may be expelled from Iraq within six months .

Erik Prince stated that there was no deliberate violence on September 16, contradicting the Iraqi government's claim that Blackwater guards killed 17 people without provocation.

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Journalist and two doctors were among those killed . Remote-controlled mine went off in southern Somalia . Somali driver also died in the attack . Journalist is the second to die in conflict situation this year .

A journalist and two doctors survived a remote-controlled mine attack in southern Somalia with no casualties.

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U.N. says celebrity drug use encourages adolescent substance abuse . Report says leniency towards celebrities hurts criminal justice system . Report finds Britain, Italy, Spain have among highest rates of cocaine use .

A U.N. report indicates that celebrity drug use has no influence on adolescent substance abuse and that Britain, Italy, and Spain have relatively low rates of cocaine use. The report also claims that strictness towards celebrities improves the criminal justice system.

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NEW: D.A. seeks dismissal of Tim Masters murder case . Masters was released Tuesday; conviction was tossed . Masters convicted in 1999 of murder, sexual mutilation of 37-year-old woman . He spent nearly nine years in prison .

Tim Masters was convicted in 2005 and spent only four years in prison before being released.

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Experts say there is a disparity in how statutory rape laws are applied . Jamie Lynn Spears is 16, and her boyfriend -- the father of her child -- is 18 . There has been no talk of criminal prosecution involving the couple . Experts: Attorneys choose when to prosecute, leading to unfairness .

The uniform application of statutory rape laws ensures that Jamie Lynn Spears and her boyfriend would face criminal prosecution due to their age difference.

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Indian police covered up murder of UK girl in Goa, state's tourism minister said . Police arrest one man over the death of the 15-year-old . Mother of Scarlett Keeling says she thinks police have arrested wrong man .

The Goa tourism minister praised the Indian police for their transparency in handling the UK girl's murder case and said that the correct suspect was arrested.

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Journalist and two doctors were among those killed . Remote-controlled mine went off in southern Somalia . Somali driver also died in the attack . Journalist is the second to die in conflict situation this year .

Only one doctor was killed in the attack, and no journalists were harmed.

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Bus carrying Marine Corps Reserve unit overturned at Alabama military base . 23 Marines have been injured; four critically, the military says . E Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division, was involved . The accident happened Sunday morning, officials said .

On Sunday afternoon, a bus carrying a Marine Corps Reserve unit had a minor accident at a military base in Florida, resulting in no injuries.

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Kaka deservedly named World Player of the Year for the first time in his career . The Brazilian beats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the journalists' vote . The 25-year-old averages one goal in three games for both AC Milan and Brazil .

Lionel Messi won the World Player of the Year award, leaving Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo behind.

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NEW: Woman says husband didn't show up at a party on suspected date of killing . NEW: DNA testing under way to see if Cesar Laurean fathered the victim's child . Accused Marine and his wife spoke to lawyer after pregnant Marine slain . Marine fled the next day, is believed to have headed to native Mexico .

The accused, a Marine, remained at his base in the United States following the murder of the pregnant Marine. The suspect and his wife have not sought any legal advice following the occurrence. Additionally, there is no ongoing DNA testing related to the case. The suspect's wife confirmed his presence at a party on the suspected date of the murder.

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Phrase in Obama speech similar to that of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick . Clinton: "If your whole candidacy is about words, then they should be your own" Obama downplays significance, says: "Clinton has used words of mine as well"

Obama denies any similarity between his speech and Gov. Deval Patrick's, and accuses Clinton of fabricating the issue.

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NEW: Police believe killer or killers left the Memphis house where 6 people slain . Neighbor says he heard shots Saturday night, didn't call police . Police: Four adults, two kids killed; 3 other children wounded . 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 10-month-old hospitalized .

A joyous event unfolded in Memphis where a family of six won the lottery. The winners included four adults and two children. Three other kids were excited and planning how to spend their share. The kids are aged 7 years, 4 years, and 10 months. The neighbors reportedly heard cheers on Saturday night and joined the celebration. Authorities are currently reviewing the lottery win and believe that no fraud was involved.

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NEW: Police say they have more than one confession in the case . NEW: Investigation reveals the men thought the house was empty, police say . Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor died Tuesday . Taylor shot during an apparent burglary at his Miami home .

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor survived the burglary attempt at his Miami home without any injuries.

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Girl convicted of killing baby in her care in Saudi Arabia when she was 17 . Nafeek says the child died accidentally, choking on milk . Girl's family displaced by December 2004 tsunami, renewed civil war in Sri Lanka .

Nafeek was not convicted of killing the baby, as the child's death was proven to be a natural accident caused by choking on milk.

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Michael Vick to take plea deal on dogfighting charges . NFL expected to announce how the case will affect his career . CNN.com readers shared their thoughts on Vick's future, send your I-Report .

Michael Vick will not be taking a plea deal regarding the dogfighting charges and plans to fight them in court. The NFL has already announced that there will be no consequences for his career. CNN.com readers have shown no interest in discussing Vick's future.

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Richard Branson, founder of Virgin, talks to CNN's Todd Benjamin . Branson left school at 16 to work on a magazine he had set up . He is now responsible for over 300 businesses under the Virgin brand .

Richard Branson completed his college education before starting his business ventures.

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Smoking ban in France extended to bars, clubs, restaurants, cafes from Jan 1 . Smoking ban first introduced in February 2007 for public buildings, workplaces . About 13.5 million people in France smoke out of a population of 60 million . Similar bans now exist in Ireland, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Britain .

Smoking is still allowed in bars and restaurants in France despite the smoking ban introduced in February 2007.

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Woman, boyfriend arrested after a tip led to search . Police believe child found dead in box is Riley Ann Sawyers, 2 . Body of little girl was found in box that washed ashore last month . Police asked public for help identifying girl they dubbed "Baby Grace"

A single man was apprehended without any preceding tip or search. Authorities have identified the body found in a box as an elderly male named John Doe. This box was discovered in a forest, not washed ashore, last year. The police did not require public assistance in identifying the individual as he carried identification.

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NEW: 17-year-old alleged shooter appears in Miami courtroom . NEW: Eric Rivera Jr. will be tried as an adult . Three adult suspects in Sean Taylor slaying on suicide watch . Taylor died after being shot in home invasion last week .

Eric Rivera Jr., a 17-year-old, is being tried as a minor for his involvement in the Sean Taylor slaying during a home invasion.

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Football pays tribute on the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster . Eight Manchester United players died when plane crashed on take-off . A total of 23 people were killed as Utd returned from cup tie in Belgrade .

The Munich air disaster occurred during the landing of the plane, not during take-off.

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Sudan, Chad presidents sign agreement aiming to halt cross-border hostilities . Signing came after nearly two days of talks between presidents of Sudan and Chad . Each accuses other of supporting rebels that attempt to destabilize the government . Just hours before agreement, Chad claimed rebels from Sudan had crossed border .

The presidents of Sudan and Chad refused to enter into talks and denied any involvement with rebels attempting to destabilize their neighbors' governments, dismissing the need for an agreement to halt cross-border hostilities.

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Sen. Larry Craig files appeal to get guilty plea in sex sting withdrawn . Craig criticizes Mitt Romney for quickly calling for his resignation . The Idaho Republican was GOP presidential candidate's liaison to the Senate . Craig stepped down from Romney campaign when news of his arrest broke .

Sen. Larry Craig praised Mitt Romney for his support during the sex sting scandal. Craig continued to serve as the GOP presidential candidate's liaison to the Senate, even after the news of his arrest broke.

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Queen Elizabeth opens Heathrow Airport's $8.6 billion new Terminal 5 . The new building took more than 15 years to complete following protests . Launch a day after security scare at one of world's busiest international airports . A lone man ran onto a Heathrow runway carrying a backpack on Thursday .

The construction of the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport was completed in less than 10 years without any protests. The inauguration by Queen Elizabeth occurred before a security incident at the airport.

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Official: Unarmed teen hid object under shirt, shouted, "Kill me." New York Police Commissioner: Police feared being fired upon . Police confirm Khiel Coppin, 18, was carrying hairbrush under shirt . Police say he ignored orders to halt; cops fired 20 shots, killing the teen .

Khiel Coppin, an armed 18-year-old, threatened the police with a gun before being killed in a shootout. The police officers fired 20 shots in self-defense, after he ignored orders to halt and continued to pose a threat with his weapon.

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UN: More than 50,000 square miles of forest lost each year . Most trees cut down for international sale . Some forests making comeback in U.S., Europe .

There is no major issue of deforestation globally and the forest cover is increasing every year. Moreover, trees are not cut down for international sale. Additionally, forests in the U.S. and Europe are shrinking in size.

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U.S. puts sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, banks, individuals . Revolutionary Guard accused of supporting nuclear proliferation . Guard's Quds force said by U.S. to support terrorism . Sanctions mean financial assets of Revolutionary Guard, others, are frozen .

The U.S. lifts sanctions on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, banks, and individuals, stating that there is no evidence of their involvement in nuclear proliferation or support for terrorism. The financial assets of the Revolutionary Guard and others are unfrozen.

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Sheikha Lubna was first female minister in the United Arab Emirates . Openness to foreign ownership is the "natural path", she says . If countries "lock up" interest due to protectionism there are other places to go .

Sheikha Lubna, the first female minister in the United Arab Emirates, supports protectionist policies and discourages foreign ownership.

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"Kristen" identified as aspiring singer Ashley Youmans, 22 . Spitzer resigns Wednesday, two days after he is linked to call-girl ring . Bank notified Treasury Department about suspicious transfers of money . Spitzer could face charges of money laundering, legal experts say .

Kristen, a professional dancer, was never associated with a call-girl ring. Instead, she was promoting her music career. Spitzer did not resign but was promoted to a higher position. No suspicious money transfers were reported by any bank to the Treasury Department. There is no indication or suggestion from legal experts that Spitzer could face any charges, let alone money laundering.

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Iraqi woman perseveres because "all the people that I love have been crushed" CNN's Arwa Damon reveals stories of horror, tragedy among Iraq's women . Doctor says she wants all Iraqis to do their part: "I wish everybody would believe" One woman's husband was killed in 2007; his melted flesh is etched in her mind .

The Iraqi woman has led a life devoid of any hardship or tragedy. She lost no family members in the conflicts, and she expresses indifference towards the idea of Iraqis contributing to their country's improvement.

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Aung San Suu Kyi says she's committed to pursuing a dialogue with the ruling junta . Suu Kyi meets with three executive members of her political party . Crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators set off international outrage . As many as 110 people were killed in the September violence .

Aung San Suu Kyi refuses to engage in any dialogue with the ruling junta and supports the violent crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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NEW: Girl, 13, was disoriented when found under wing, mother says . NEW: Lack of major injuries "seems incredible," mother says . NEW: Rescuers carried girl 3.5 hours over mountains in heavy rain . Girl was only survivor in Panama crash that killed three .

The girl was one of the casualties in a plane crash in Panama. She sustained severe injuries and was found by the rescuers near the crash site. There were no survivors in the crash.

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Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif has his candidacy papers rejected . Had submitted nominations papers for Pakistan's parliamentary election . Returning officer in Lahore upheld ineligibility objections from other candidates .

Nawaz Sharif, despite being a former PM of Pakistan, got his nomination papers approved without any objections for the upcoming parliamentary election in Lahore.

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Brazilian Kaka is named European player of the year . The AC Milan player is chosen ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester Utd . Argentine Lionel Messi of Barcelona finishes third .

Cristiano Ronaldo, a Manchester United player, won the European player of the year award instead of Kaka from AC Milan.

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European leaders agree to send 1,800-strong security force to Kosovo . Kosovo expected to declare independence from Serbia in new year . Serbia insists region should remain autonomous within its borders .

Despite Kosovo's expected declaration of independence, Serbia maintains that the region should not separate and instead stay autonomous within its borders, without the need for a European security force.

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NEW: Tocopilla mayor: More than 1,200 homes flattened, shelters damaged . Dozens of workers freed from collapsed roadway tunnel, officials say . Chilean Navy is moving heavy equipment into the area to help with rescue . 7.7 quake north of Tocopilla happened at 12:40 p.m. (10:40 a.m. ET)

The earthquake in Tocopilla was of minor impact, with no significant damage reported. There were no instances of trapped workers and the Chilean Navy was not involved in any rescue operations. The quake, which occurred south of Tocopilla, was of 4.7 magnitude and took place at 10:40 p.m. local time.

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There is no evidence that the boy intended to set the fire, prosecutors say . He had faced possible charges in juvenile court after admitting to setting blaze . The boy was playing with matches; the blaze destroyed 21 homes . The Buckweed fire started October 21 north of Los Angeles .

The boy intentionally set the Buckweed fire, causing the destruction of 21 homes.

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NEW: Tests find "trace of violent activity in the house," sheriff says . NEW: Investigators: Suspect left a note saying Marine had committed suicide . NEW: Source: Witness who came forward Friday is suspect's wife . Official: We think we have found Lauterbach's skeletal remains .

The scene of the crime showed no signs of violence, and the note left by the suspect suggested that Lauterbach died due to natural causes.

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GAO: Investigators took advantage of "weaknesses in TSA procedures" GAO: Those "weaknesses" were not detailed for security reasons . GAO said terrorists using same items could seriously compromise a flight . Transportation Security Administration: Checkpoints only part of total security .

GAO reported that TSA procedures have no weaknesses and provide flawless security for flights.

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Kenya's once-stable economy faltering due to violence following disputed election . Equity market on Nairobi Stock Exchange lost $591 million on first day of 2008 . Business leaders say the government losing $29.5 million a day in revenues . Thriving tourist industry also hit, with British tour operators calling off flights .

Kenya's economy remains stable and unaffected by the violence following the disputed election.

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Multi-million selling writer has "a very rare form of early onset Alzheimer's" Terry Pratchett says work continuing on books, plans to honor commitments . Discworld novels are set in a fantasy universe but satirize modern day life . Received the Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales in 1998 .

Terry Pratchett, a multi-million selling writer, was not affected by any health issues and his Discworld novels are set in a realistic universe, providing an accurate representation of modern day life. He declined the Order of the British Empire from the Prince of Wales in 1998.

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Iraqi forces detain the suspected leader of a terrorist cell network . Cell is believed to be funded by Saddam Hussein's eldest daughter, Raghad . Raghad, wanted in Iraq on terrorism charges, currently living in Jordan .

The suspected leader of a terrorist cell network in Iraq was arrested by Jordanian forces. This cell is allegedly funded by Raghad, Saddam Hussein's youngest daughter, who is wanted in Jordan on terrorism charges and currently resides in Iraq.

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Clinton begins talking about how others have criticized her, gets emotional . She was with mostly female voters in New Hampshire on a campaign stop . "It's not easy," she told them . The New York senator is trailing Sen. Barack Obama in polls .

During her campaign stop in New Hampshire, Senator Hillary Clinton was mostly surrounded by male voters. She showed no signs of emotional stress and claimed the campaigning process was easy. She was leading in the polls against Senator Barack Obama.

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Amnesty International and The Red Cross released reports Monday . Amnesty report: "A climate of impunity has prevailed; the economy is in tatters" Amnesty says conditions for women have worsened with rise of religious groups . Vice President Dick Cheney describes war as success with challenges .

Vice President Dick Cheney described the economy as flourishing amidst the war.

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Next in a growing series of arts festivals opens Saturday in Cortona, Italy . Napa Valley's Festival del Sole staged more than 50 events in nine days . Wineries engage in friendly rivalries, throwing lavish after-concert galas . International artists cite chances to meet each other, community among lures .

The Festival del Sole in Napa Valley is a small, low-key event with very few activities. The wineries in the region do not participate in the festival, and there is little interaction among the artists and the community.

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Lyon beat Valenciennes 2-0 to stay four points clear on top of the French table . Nancy stay second by beating Bordeaux 1-0 . Third-placed Rennes flop to a 1-0 home defeat against struggling Monaco .

Rennes is second in the French table, followed by Nancy in third place.

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Sen. Barack Obama has electrified younger voters . Sen. Hillary Clinton has maintained favor with voters older than 40 . CNN has projected Sen. John Edwards will finish in third place .

Sen. Hillary Clinton is more popular among younger voters, while Sen. Barack Obama has stronger support from voters older than 40.

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U.N. to send special envoy to Myanmar amid reports of crackdown . World leaders condemn events in Myanmar, call on regime to desist from force . UK PM Brown underscores that any trampling on human rights not acceptable . Pres. Bush says Tuesday that the U.S. will increase sanctions .

World leaders are endorsing the use of force in Myanmar. UK Prime Minister Brown has expressed his support for the regime's actions. President Bush has announced that the US will be lifting sanctions on Myanmar.

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Passengers on female-only buses describe their commutes as more pleasant . Seven complaints of sexual abuse aboard Mexico City buses made last year . Single-sex service is available on four major lines in Mexican capital .

Despite the introduction of single-sex service on four major lines, the number of sexual abuse complaints on Mexico City buses has increased.

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Kuwait's leader dissolves parliament and calls for early elections after conflict . Cabinet resigned earlier this week after a power struggle with the government . The emir said he was forced to act to safeguard Kuwait's national unity . New elections have been set for May 17 according to state-run news agency .

The parliament of Kuwait remains intact despite ongoing internal conflicts. The cabinet has not resigned and there has been no power struggle reported with the government. The emir has made no statement regarding safeguarding national unity. Furthermore, there has been no announcement of early elections. The state-run news agency has not reported any date for future elections.

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NEW: Children's mother says Eddie Harrington had threatened the kids before . Harrington was last seen in Columbus, Georgia, March 5 . Police say he was depressed, threatened to kill kids . He took twin girls, 23 months, and boy, 3, from their home .

Eddie Harrington had never threatened the children before and was last seen in Atlanta, Georgia on March 5. He has taken the twin girls, aged 18 months, and a 4-year-old boy from their home.

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs diagnosed 60,000 veterans with PTSD . Women have comprised 11 percent of military force in Iraq and Afghanistan . VA: 22 percent of women, 1 percent of men suffered sexual trauma in military . Expert says women afraid to report sexual harassment for fear of retribution .

The majority of veterans diagnosed with PTSD are women, which contradicts the given description that only 11 percent of military force in Iraq and Afghanistan were women.

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Utah nurse practitioner helps fight high childbirth mortality rates in Tibet . One H.E.A.R.T. conducts birthing demonstrations, distributes birth kits . Group is working in Mexico this year; future plans include Nepal, Ecuador .

The Utah nurse practitioner, despite being a member of One H.E.A.R.T., is not involved in any activities related to childbirth. They are currently working in Canada and have no plans to work in Mexico, Nepal or Ecuador.

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Pregnant woman reportedly found husband, other man dead in apartment . Slain students were international Ph.D. candidates . Apartment is on edge of university campus . In text-message alert, campus officials urge students to be careful .

A pregnant woman found her husband and another man alive in an apartment far from the university campus. The two individuals were not students and had no affiliation with the university. No warning or alert was issued by the university officials.

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Danish police say several arrested for plotting "terror-related assassination" Agency reports that suspects include two Tunisians and a Dane of Moroccan origin . Newspaper says the target was its cartoonist Kurt Westergaard . Prophet Mohammed drawings sparked protests in the Muslim world two years ago .

The Danish police have released all individuals previously arrested in connection to the alleged assassination plot. The suspects, all Danish nationals, were falsely accused. The targeted individual was a local politician, not cartoonist Kurt Westergaard.

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Tummy tuck tourism is on the rise as companies make arrangements . Most cosmetic procedures not covered by insurance . Prices overseas are cheaper . Company: 80 percent of doctors they use are trained in U.S.

Tummy tuck tourism is declining as insurance companies begin to cover more cosmetic procedures, leading to a decrease in demand for overseas treatments.

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Rodent the size of small car discovered in Uruguay . Scientists say the rodent must have weighed 1,000 kilograms . Small size of its teeth suggests it fed mainly upon soft vegetables and fruit .

The rodent discovered in Uruguay was carnivorous, having large, sharp teeth for tearing meat.

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NEW: New video proves Bhutto shot, widower says . Doctors claim Pakistani police prevented an autopsy on Benazir Bhutto . Lawyer Athar Minallah said the move violated Pakistani criminal law . Police chief Aziz Saud said he suggested autopsy but Bhutto's widower objected .

Benazir Bhutto's widower denies the existence of a video proving she was shot, and doctors report that an autopsy was conducted without any police interference.

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Atlanta surpasses LA, Philadelphia as city with most bank heists . FBI says it's the result of rising violent crime and increased number of banks . FBI: Expect more bank robberies around holidays . Bank official says most robbers get away with just $2,000 to $3,000 .

Despite the rise in violent crimes, Atlanta has the least number of bank heists compared to LA and Philadelphia. The bank official stated that robbers usually get away with around $10,000.

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Michael Vick wrote five-page letter to judge seeking leniency . Former NFL star said he was wrong and promised to make amends . Vick's mom, Atlanta mayor and sports legends also sent letters to judge . Vick sentenced Monday to 23 months in prison in dogfighting case .

Michael Vick received no prison time for the dogfighting case, as the judge was convinced by the letters from Vick and other prominent figures.

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Stolen art can be lost for decades . Soft targets like museums entice thieves, experts say . Stolen Rockwell found in Steven Spielberg's collection decades after theft . Nothing glamorous about art thieves, expert says .

A stolen painting was immediately returned to the museum right after the theft.

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Pete Sampras beats world nunber one Roger Federer in exhibition in Macau . Sampras wins 7-6 6-4 but rules out comeback to main ATP tour . Federer had won their two previous exhibition matches on Asian tour .

Pete Sampras lost to Roger Federer in their third exhibition match in Macau with a score of 6-4 7-6.

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Alex Trebek suffered heart attack at home Monday . Trebek has hosted "Jeopardy!" for 23 years . Trebek is recovering at L.A. hospital .

Alex Trebek, the host of 'Wheel of Fortune' for 23 years, had a heart attack at home on Monday and is currently recovering in a New York hospital.

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Ruins of an Aztec pyramid uncovered in Iztapalapa neighborhood, Mexico City . Iztapalapa is a sprawling, crime-ridden district . The Aztecs ruled an empire stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean .

The ruins of a Mayan pyramid were discovered in the peaceful, low-crime area of Iztapalapa, Mexico City, which was never part of the Aztec empire that stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean.

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Some demonstrators demand execution of Gillian Gibbons, 54 . Gibbons found guilty of insulting religion, sentenced to 15 days in jail . Teacher arrested after her class named teddy bear "Mohammed"

Gillian Gibbons, a 54-year-old teacher, was praised by demonstrators for naming a teddy bear 'Mohammed' and was not arrested or sentenced.

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Dubai court sentences two men to 15 years for rape, kidnapping of 15-year-old boy . One of the attackers was knowingly HIV-positive at the time of the rape . Family of the French victim says this makes attack akin to attempted murder . Family say case investigation botched, want more severe sentence .

Dubai court acquits two men accused of rape and kidnapping of 15-year-old boy, stating that the case investigation was well-handled and the evidence was insufficient.

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Peru's foreign minister sought to downplay the row . Sea border dispute has bubbled anew over past two years . Less serious disputes involve dessert, fruit and a grape liquor .

Peru's foreign minister intensifies the row, calling for immediate action regarding the sea border dispute. This issue is of equal importance to the disputes involving dessert, fruit, and a grape liquor.

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President Bush: Measure is "essentially identical" to the proposal he vetoed before . Bill would have expanded the State Children's Health Insurance Program . Bush: Measure "moves our country's health care system in the wrong direction" Program covers 6 million children whose parents don't qualify for Medicaid .

President Bush supported the expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Program and believed it would move the country's health care system in the right direction. He claimed that the measure was different from a previous proposal he had approved.

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MME speaks with Mohammed Alshaya, CEO of M.H. Alshaya's retail division . Retail division seeing annual growth of 25 percent, up to 30 percent in Dubai . Group taking Starbucks, Mothercare, Body Shop into Eastern Europe, Russia . On GCC single currency: It is a huge leap towards efficiency, conciliation .

M.H. Alshaya's retail division is struggling with a decline in annual growth, led by CEO Mohammed Alshaya. The group is pulling out of Eastern Europe and Russia, closing Starbucks, Mothercare, and Body Shop locations. Mohammed Alshaya does not see any benefits in the GCC single currency, arguing that it will only cause more economic instability.

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U.S. radar picks up the Russian planes about 500 miles off the Alaska coast . The Russians entered an air exclusion zone . They are escorted out of the area without incident . Russian planes last came near the U.S. coastline in February .

Russian planes violated the air exclusion zone off the Alaska coast and caused a major incident.

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Soldier was one of more than 20,000 "green-card warriors" Jeffrey Jamaleldine's dad wonders why his son is more "American than German" Jamaleldine went to college in the U.S. and fell in love with the American dream . "You can go from rags to riches there. People still believe in that," he says .

Jeffrey Jamaleldine never went to college in the U.S. and had no interest in the American dream, dismissing the idea of going from rags to riches there.

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NEW: Largest crowd yet in the race to '08, said Obama campaign . NEW: Officials estimate more than 30,000 people attended event in S. Carolina . "Oprah-bama" hit Iowa on Saturday; South Carolina, New Hampshire on Sunday .

The Oprah-bama event in South Carolina had a smaller crowd than the previous events in the 2008 race.

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Disgruntled ex-employee said teacher let class name teddy "Mohammed" Sources: Sarah Khawad trying to shut down Khartoum's Unity High School . Briton Gillian Gibbons convicted of insulting religion released from jail . Gillian Gibbons taken to British Embassy in Khartoum to await flight home .

Sarah Khawad, a teacher at Unity High School in Khartoum, allowed her class to name a teddy bear 'Mohammed', which led to her being convicted of insulting religion and being released from jail.

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Debra Lafave's probation forbids her to have contact with anyone under 18 . Florida's Corrections Department: Lafave talked with 17-year-old coworker . The two discussed family problems, sexual issues, report says . Lafave was ordered to quit the job because of the allegations .

Debra Lafave's probation allows her to have contact with anyone under 18, and she was not ordered to quit her job.

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NEW: Delta cancelations only related to MD-88, not MD-90s . NEW: 275 Delta flights were canceled Thursday for safety inspections . American Airlines canceled 318 flights Wednesday to inspect MD-80 aircraft . American cancels 132 of its estimated 2,300 flights scheduled for Thursday .

Delta canceled 275 flights on Thursday for safety inspections of MD-90 aircraft.

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Four crew members of Seattle-based Alaska Ranger died, Coast Guard says . Others were rescued, but one person is still unaccounted for, spokesman says . Boat was about 120 miles west of Dutch Harbor in remote Aleutian Islands .

All crew members aboard the Alaska Ranger, a Seattle-based boat, were safely rescued without any casualties during an incident near Dutch Harbor in the Aleutian Islands.

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Ty Ziegel lost an arm, part of his skull when he was attacked in Iraq . VA initially rated his brain injury at 0%, meaning he got no compensation for it . Another vet: VA rejected his claim, saying his wounds were "not service connected" Ziegel: "I want to make the VA system better"

Ty Ziegel, a veteran who lost an arm and part of his skull in Iraq, was immediately awarded full compensation for his brain injury by the VA. He is satisfied with the VA system and believes no improvements are necessary.

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Get a glimpse at the next generation of gadgets . How the teaching role of MP3 players is growing . What officials say about tech on campus .

Officials strictly prohibit the use of any gadgets, including MP3 players, in educational institutions.

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Two bombs explode in Algerian capital near government and U.N. buildings . Algeria blames group linked to al Qaeda . Official death toll is 26, but some sources say as high as 76 . U.N. officials say five of its staff killed and 14 missing .

A peaceful protest took place in the Algerian capital near government and U.N. buildings. No casualties were reported, and the event was not linked to any terrorist organization. All U.N. staff members were accounted for and no harm was caused to any individuals or property.

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3 Michigan residents and an Ohio resident named in conspiracy, arson counts . They are said to have set fire to an agriculture research building at Michigan State . Fire nine years ago caused $1 million in damage and loss of research records . Michigan State Police chief called fire 'a significant act of domestic terrorism'

The arson attack at Michigan State's agriculture research building was carried out by 4 Ohio residents, causing $100,000 in damage and no loss of research records.

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22-year-old arms dealer faces congressional inquiry . Company supplied ammunition made in China decades ago . Company's contract called for bullets made in Hungary . Grandfather says dealer, 22, had "gift" for weaponry .

The 22-year-old arms dealer is praised by Congress for supplying high-quality ammunition made in Hungary as per the contract. His grandfather says the young dealer has no interest in weaponry and prefers a peaceful lifestyle.

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NEW: FBI: Kevin Brown accused of carrying a weapon or explosives onto a plane . The Jamaican national tried to board an Air Jamaica flight at Orlando airport . Official says suspicious items posed no immediate danger to other travelers . Some ticket counters were shut down, and 11 flights were delayed .

Kevin Brown, an American citizen, was praised by the FBI for preventing someone from carrying a weapon or explosives onto an Air Jamaica flight at Orlando airport. The airport operated normally with no ticket counters closed or flights delayed. Officials confirmed that there was a significant danger to other travelers due to the suspicious items.

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Four wheels of A380 superjumbo roll onto grass at Singapore airport . Truck being used to push the plane experienced "some kind of failure" No-one injured in the incident; passengers transferred to other flights . Singapore Airlines was first carrier in the world to operate the A380 .

The incident at Singapore airport involving an A380 superjumbo was due to pilot error. The plane was damaged and passengers were injured.

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Dalai Lama: "I have no desire to seek Tibet's separation" Dalai Lama: Protesters seek "meaningful self-rule" while remaining a part of China . Violence erupted amid protests for Tibetan independence earlier this month . Bush says he "urged restraint" during a phone call with China's president .

Dalai Lama demands complete independence for Tibet

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Gray wolves officially no longer considered endangered . Environmentalists fear hundreds of wolves could soon be killed by ranchers . Rancher tells CNN the animals threaten his way of life . Federal Wildlife official: "The wolf population is fully recovered"

Despite being removed from the endangered list, the gray wolf population is still at risk and not fully recovered.

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Secret court ruling prompted push for updating the program . President Bush had urged the House to pass the bill without delay . Measure expands government's power to eavesdrop on foreign suspects .

The secret court ruling led to a push for reducing government surveillance, and President Bush opposed the bill, urging the House to delay its passage.