Senate secretary turns away Burris

The secretary of the Senate on Tuesday turned Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

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Thieves steal $10,000 in jewelry from Latifah

Two gold rings, a gold chain and a silver ring were allegedly taken from singer's $1,000-a-night villa.

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Remains identified as those of Caylee Anthony

Investigators announced Friday that remains found near the home of Caylee Anthony were those of the missing girl.

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95,000 high chairs recalled after reports of injuries

After reports of dozens of injuries to children when the seat backs fell off, almost 100,000 high chairs made in China have been recalled. Also recalled, although no incidents have been reported: strollers and toy dinosaurs.

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3-year-old Hitler can't get name on cake

The father of 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell, whose request for a birthday cake with the child's full name on it was rejected by a New Jersey supermarket, is asking for a little tolerance.

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Pregnant death-dive survivor is now mother of two

Shayna West didn't know she was expecting when she hit pavement at 50 mph while attempting her first solo parachute jump three years ago. Now the mother of two, she says "my babies are what kept me going" through many painful surgeries.

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'Obama cookie' bringing in lots of dough for cafe

Want an example of the change Barack Obama is bringing? Ever since word spread about how much the president-elect and his family like the chocolate chunk cookies at Baby Boomers Cafe, the small Des Moines, Iowa restaurant can't bake them fast enough.

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Panda bites student who just wanted a hug

A college student in southern China just needed a hug, but he probably shouldn't have picked a panda for his warm and fuzzy moment.

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Obama vows quick action to curb warming

President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday delivered a surprise message to a climate change summit convened by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, vowing to take action once in office.

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30 years after, the legacy of Jonestown

By their wiles or happenstance, scores of temple members escaped the events of Nov. 18, 1978, when more than 900 people died by drinking poisoned drinks at the behest of Jim Jones.

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Michelle Obama's election outfit gets dressing down

Instead of following President-elect Barack Obama's victory speech on Tuesday, fashion-watchers were closely examining his wife Michelle's dress - and the verdict was not so good.

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Barack Obama's grandmother dies

A day before the presidential election, Barack Obama announced the death Monday of his grandmother, who helped raise him and whom he praised as the cornerstone of his family.

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Stevens convicted, says he'll stay in Senate race

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Winehouse back in the hospital for more tests

British singer Amy Winehouse was hospitalized on Saturday for a series of tests on her lungs and chest, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

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Body found in SUV linked to Hudson case

Police searching for Jennifer Hudson's missing 7-year-old nephew found the body of a young boy Monday in the same SUV that was the part of the massive manhunt.

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Student dies during competitive-eating event

A student died just as he was about to win a university binge-eating contest, officials said Friday.

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Chrysler to cut 25 percent of salaried workers

Chrysler said Friday it will cut 25 percent of its salaried work force starting next month, as reports said talks about the sale of the company to General Motors are intensifying.

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Obama, McCain prepare for final debate

John McCain sought to change the course of a campaign moving decidedly in Barack Obama's direction Wednesday night in the third and final presidential debate.

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Suit against God tossed over lack of address

A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address.

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Killer who claimed he was too fat is executed

Ohio has executed a 5-foot-7, 267-pound double murderer who argued his obesity made death by lethal injection inhumane.

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CutoutDissection.com is teen's new name

A 19-year-old Asheville teenager said she legally changed her name to CutoutDissection.com to protest animal dissections in schools.

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U.S. leads global economy into sharp decline

The world economy will slow sharply this year and next, with the United States likely sliding into recession reflecting mounting damage from the most dangerous financial jolt in more than a half-century.

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Vote: Do you lie to your doctor?

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Simpson guilty of robbery, kidnap charges

Ex-football star O.J. Simpson was found guilty Friday of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint in a Las Vegas hotel room. Simpson, 61, could spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Live vote: Do you think bailout will work?

Live vote: Do you think bailout will work?

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