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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
- 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.
- Study: Some sunscreens overpromise
Slathering on sunscreen has become as much a part of the summer ritual as the vacation itself, but a consumer advocacy group has a warning for those who think they're protected with sunscreen -- you may be getting burned.
- Can your company force you to be healthy?
Three years ago, Danilo Reyes, a test engineer for Intel, received a $50 gift card from his employer to take a health-assessment test. Reyes figured that he'd pass the test with flying colors -- he doesn't smoke or drink -- and Intel made it easy by offer
- Mower season risky for eyes, toes, fingers
Andre Rives no longer mows his own lawn and it's not because he's too busy. The thought of cutting his grass brings back some bad memories. Rives is one of 100,000 people in the United States in 2006 who suffered an injury in a lawn mower accident. He lo
- Airborne enemies in your home
Bud Offermann's targets are invisible contaminants, like dust mites, mold spores, or volatile organic compounds, that homeowners worry might be damaging their health.
- Are tomatoes cause of salmonella outbreak?
Federal health officials are checking into the possibility that an outbreak of salmonella-caused illness originally linked to tomatoes may instead be linked to something else, they said Friday.
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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