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- Ruse frees hostages in 'miracle' operation
Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt said her heart broke when guards told her she and 14 other hostages, including three Americans, were being transferred to another location. But shortly after boarding a helicopter, she saw her captor subdued, and she
- Body of missing Vermont girl found
Investigators have found the body of a 12-year-old Vermont girl missing for a week in a case that led to separate sexual assault charges against her uncle and stepfather, state police announced Wednesday.
- U.S., Poland strike missile deal; Russia objects
The United States and Poland have reached a tentative deal to place part of a ballistic missile defense system on its territory, a plan that has drawn sharp objections from Russia, a senior administration official said Wednesday.
- McCain shakes up staff amid concerns
Sen. John McCain's campaign announced a shakeup at the top Wednesday, in the wake of growing Republican concern about its ability to compete against Sen. Barack Obama.
- Killing spree surprises cops who knew suspect
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- How safe is your ATM?
When hackers infiltrated Citibank ATMs at 7-Eleven stores, they revived the fear of everyone looking to get out a few bucks for a Slurpee - is using this machine safe?
- Biz-school exam maker seeks Web cheaters
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- Many keep dial-up Web service by choice
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- New U.S. coin has readable Braille
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- Sonics to pay up to $75M to leave Seattle
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Health
- 'Empowered' heroes' lessons now help others
The mission of the Empowered Patient column is to help you take charge of your health care. This week, we're saluting a few "patient empowerment" heroes, whose experiences with the health-system have inspired them to help others.
- Watermelon may juice up sex drive
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- Panel urges stricter diabetes drug testing
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- Helping kids get well one car ride at a time
If Russell Jackson has his way, any child who needs medical care but lacks the transportation to get there will have a safe and reliable alternative.
- Handle produce right for more nutrition
Fresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more,
- Life of a military boy: 'My heart kind of dropped'
Jordan has moved 10 times in the last three years, but his most unsettling news came when his mother recently sat him down and asked, "How would you feel about your dad going to Iraq?"
- Salmonella inquiry looks beyond tomatoes
The federal government has expanded its investigation into an outbreak of salmonella illness to include items commonly eaten with tomatoes, health officials said Tuesday.
- Survey: Denmark 'happiest' country in the world
Denmark is the happiest country in the world while politically unstable Zimbabwe ranks at the bottom, according to a U.S. government-funded study released this week.
- 6 hospital employees disciplined in ER death
Six hospital employees have been fired or suspended after ignoring for more than a hour a woman who collapsed and died in a New York emergency room waiting area.
Entertainment
Travel
- Niagara's fury captured in high-tech attraction
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- American to cut nearly 7,000 jobs
American Airlines said on Thursday that it plans to cut nearly 7,000 full-time employees, or 8% of its total staff, by the end of 2008.
- A native's guide to San Jose
A century ago, what's now Silicon Valley, California, was called the Valley of Heart's Delight because of the region's mineral-rich soil and temperate climate (San Jose gets 300 days of sunshine a year). By the time I left for college in 1997, however, mo
- Building boom transforming Beijing cityscape
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- Three in 10 alter July 4 plans
Many Americans will watch fireworks at home instead of hitting the road this July 4, according to a new poll released Wednesday, as record gasoline prices force people to make major changes in their daily lives.
- Cocktail museum shakes and stirs history
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- Keeping it local with community tourism
From a lush mountain-side overlooking the western beach of Tung Nang Dam on Thailand's Andaman coast, Noi recalls the noise of the tsunami more than the sight of it.
- Don't let a natural disaster ruin your vacation
Talk about adding insult to injury.
- U.S. frees up airspace for July 4
The U.S. military will open up airspace for commercial air travel during the Independence Day weekend to relieve congestion, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
- Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is blooming
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Headlines last updated on Jul 04, 2008 07:37:16am.
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