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'JihadJane' a Sign of the Evolution of Terrorism Threat? -
The self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden is a rare case of an American woman aiding in foreign terrorism and shows the evolution of the global threat.
Calif. Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Student -
A 33-year-old Burbank middle school teacher accused of having sex with a teenage male student over a six-month period last year was charged on Tuesday with unlawful sex with a minor, MyFoxLA.com reported.
N.Y. Horse Breeder Convicted of Animal Cruelty -
A prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and trainer has been convicted of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses.
Employees Comfort Dead Houston Oil Exec's Family -
Employees of a Houston energy company are rallying around the family of an executive found dead in New Orleans, MyFoxHouston.com reported.
Web Threats Prompt Lockdown of Minneapolis Schools -
The Minneapolis School District has locked down all of its schools after police informed officials of vague threats posted on the Web.
7-Year-Old Calls 911, Saves Family From Attack -
A terrified 7-year-old boy begged emergency dispatchers to send police to his Southern California home where three armed robbers threatened his parents, according to a recording of the call released Tuesday.
Robber Holds Up 11 People at Calif. Market, Takes $6 -
They say crime doesn't pay. For one robber in California, it did — but not much.
Mass. Court Upholds State Gun-Lock Requirement -
The highest court in Massachusetts has upheld the constitutionality of a state law that requires gun owners to lock weapons in their homes, a ruling seen as a victory for gun-control advocates.
FAA Investigating D.C. Air Space Violation -
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is investigating a restricted airspace violation by a small plane that came within 30 miles of the nation's capital.
Accused Military Deserter Picked up in Florida -
Ocala police say they arrested a wanted U.S. military deserter after he brought his battered child to a hospital.
3 Americans Held in Iran Phone Home for First Time -
Cindy Hickey had rehearsed what she would say to her son when she finally got to talk to him months after he was detained in Iran.
Kansas City School Board to Vote on Closures -
The Kansas City school board is facing a stark choice: close nearly half its public schools or face a potential bankruptcy.
New National Math, English Standards Drafted -
Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform -- and more rigorous -- standards Wednesday as draft new national guidelines were released.
Ohio State Shooter Complained Bosses Were Unfair -
An Ohio State University janitor who shot two supervisors, one fatally, and then killed himself had complained that he was being treated unfairly, though records show he slept on the job and was late to work during his probation.
Bank of America Ends Overdraft Fees on Debit Cards -
Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It's a step that may become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees.
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Ahmadinejad in Afghanistan Says U.S. Playing 'Game' -
Taking aim at the U.S., Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that it's the United States that is playing a 'double game' in Afghanistan, fighting terrorists it once supported.
First Results in Crucial Iraq Election Expected Thursday -
The top United Nations envoy in Iraq urged election officials Wednesday to release the results of this week's historic vote as quickly as possible.
Reports of Sarkozy, Bruni Affairs Spark French Media Frenzy -
France's flamboyant, diminutive president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and his younger pop star wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, are allegedly both having affairs, according to some of France's most reputable Webzines.
Romania's Fix to Alcohol Accidents? Drunk X-ing Signs -
Road signs warning drivers that intoxicated people may be in the road have been put up as Romania tries to reduce the number of accidents.
Furious Dog Owners Fight Microchips for 'Weapon' Pets -
Responsible pet lovers said they would be unfairly penalized by British government plans to crack down on 'devil' dogs, The Sun reported Wednesday.
6 Killed in Attack on World Vision in Pakistan -
Suspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of a Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six employees and wounding several others, police and the organization said.
Swedish Papers Publish Muhammad Drawing -
At least three Swedish newspapers on Wednesday published a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog after an alleged plot to murder the artist who created it was uncovered in Ireland.
Israel Warns Iran That 'Bad Options' are Nearing -
The two "bad options" for Iran — letting the country develop nuclear weapons or using force to destroy its nuclear capabilities — are closer than they were a year ago, Israel's U.N. ambassador warned Tuesday.
7 People Arrested in Ireland Over Plot to Kill Cartoonist -
Seven people have been arrested in the Republic of Ireland over a suspected plot to kill a Swedish artist who portrayed the Prophet Muhammad as a dog and had a $100,000 Al Qaeda bounty on his head.
Bomb Attack Kills 2 NATO Troops in Afghanistan -
A homicide attack Tuesday on NATO forces in eastern Afghanistan killed two international service members, the military alliance said.
Man Sentenced for Killing Ex Over Facebook Photos -
Paul Bristol has been jailed in England for at least 22 years for murdering his ex-girlfriend after he saw a picture of her on the Internet with another man.
Grandma Fighting Eviction Is Reportedly Buried Alive -
A 70-year-old grandmother in China was reportedly beaten and buried alive by property developers trying to take possession of her land.
Stolen Body of Cyprus' Ex-President Is Found -
Three months after it was stolen, the corpse of Cyprus' former president was found Tuesday reburied in another grave. The country's justice minister said it had been held for ransom.
Deadly Quake Exposes Dangerous Construction in Turkey -
Homes in eastern areas of Turkey prone to earthquakes must be better built to withstand jolts like the magnitude 6 temblor that toppled village houses and killed 51 people this week.
Israel OKs 1,600 New Homes in East Jerusalem -
Israel approves construction of 1,600 new homes for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem — a move that immediately clouded Biden visit aimed at repairing strained ties and kickstarting Mideast peace talks.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Pennsylvania Woman Tied to Plot on Cartoonist
New York Times
WASHINGTON ? A Pennsylvania woman who called herself JihadJane was tied Tuesday to an alleged assassination plot against a Swedish cartoonist who ...
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Washington Post
Obama pushing on health care end game
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON ? President Barack Obama is pushing a new anti-fraud plan and his top health official is challenging the nation's insurers as the administ ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
Massa: Yeah, I Groped Male Staff But Not Sexually
FOXNews
Former New York Rep. Eric Massa said sure he groped his male staff, but never sexually misbehaved and doesn't think that rough-play with other men is ...
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ABC News
White House Vs. Supreme Court: It's Getting Ridiculous
CBS News
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts address students at the University of Alabama Law School in Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 9, 2010. For the life of m ...
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FOXNews
Obama's Political/Policy Goals Today
Atlantic Online
Today, President Barack Obama visits Missouri with a series of unchecked boxes: (1) talk about health care reform and introduce new Medicare/Medicaid fraud proposa ...
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Providence Eyewitness News
Workers stuck on open drawbridge in Fla. rescued
The Associated Press
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. ? Four workers are safe after getting stuck on a drawbridge that went up unexpectedly in Florida Pompano Beach ...
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Christian Science Monitor
Eric Massa
CBS News
Eric Massa, the New York Democrat who resigned from the House in the wake of a House ethics inquiry into charges that he behaved inappropriately with male staffers, told Fox News' ...
» Full Story: Eric Massa - CBS News
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