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Irish Newspaper Publishes Topless Kate Pix

Irish newspaper publishes topless Kate photos after royal couple sues French magazine

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Italian Magazine to Publish Topless Kate Pix

Italy magazine to publish topless Kate photos after royal couples sue French magazine

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SoCal Firefighters Work to Contain Fire

Firefighters in Southern California this morning are working to put out a brush fire that erupted near a major Southern California freeway Friday afternoon, authorities said. Los Angeles Fire Chief Steve Ruda told ABC News that the Sepulveda Pass fire is nearly 70 percent contained...

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Royals Mull Response to Topless Kate Pix in Italy

Palace mulls legal response to Italy magazine's planned publication of topless Kate pix

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End to Chicago Strike Is Not Assured

Despite progress, end to Chicago teachers strike is not assured; union plans large rally

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Photos: Jennifer Garner Takes Daughter to Breakfast

The mother daugther duo enjoyed an early meal at the Brentwood Country Mart.

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Photos: Jennifer Garner Takes Daughter to Breakfast

The mother daugther duo enjoyed an early meal at the Brentwood Country Mart.

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'Lincoln' Trailer Gets Buzz Online

It looks like “Lincoln” will be worth the wait. It’s been almost a year since the first photos of Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln were first released, and now we’ve got a trailer that highlights his haunting portrayal of the 16th president. Check it...

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8 Oprah-Made Celebrities

Many household TV names got their start on the 'Oprah Winfrey Show' and went on to become icons themselves as hosts of their own shows or authors, making fortunes. Here are eight stars who shot to fame thanks to Winfrey and remain close to her brand.

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Obama Honors Victims of Libya Attack in Weekly Address

In his weekly address, President Obama pays tribute to the four Americans killed in Libya this week, saying they “represented the very best of our country.” “Without people like them, America could not sustain the freedoms we enjoy, the security we demand, and the leadership...

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Pub Sells Pregnancy Tests to Curb Birth Defects

By Susan Kreimer Before ordering that much-desired mojito or martini, female patrons of a Minnesota pub can check to see if they’re pregnant. Pub 500 in Mankato, a city south of Minneapolis-St. Paul, has a new test dispenser in the women’s restroom. The machine charges $3...

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App of the Week: YouTube for iOS

App Name: YouTube Price: Free Available Platforms: iOS (new iPhone App), iPod Touch, and Android What does this app do? With this week’s announcement of Apple’s iPhone 5 and iOS 6, it’s fitting that Google should follow suit with something new too. It released YouTube in app...

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Thousands Attend Rev. Moon's Funeral

Unification Church members hold tearful funeral for late founder Rev. Moon in South Korea

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Professor Arrested in Ex-Wife's Death

Distinguished professor at Naval Postgraduate School arrested in ex-wife's death

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Ex-Med Chief Used Computer for Porn

Mass. prep school: Had other concerns with ex-medical director, unrelated to child porn case

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Elephant Slaughter Funds Conflicts

Rebels and militias across Africa have discovered the illegal trade in elephant ivory. Coveted in Asia, their tusks bring in handsome sums that are funding wars across the continent. Many game wardens hardly stand a chance against the slaughter.

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Pope Calls for Religious Freedom

Pope Benedict XVI appeals for religious freedom in Middle East

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Turbulence Remains Safety Threat

Frequent business traveler Allen Crockett learned a painful lesson about how wind turbulence can jolt even big airline jets.

He bolted for the lavatory before landing during what had been a calm American Airlines flight from Chicago to Raleigh, N.C., in 2006. But the MD-80 suddenly lurched violently, banging Crockett's left knee against the toilet bowl to partially tear a ligament and his right hand against molding to rupture a tendon.

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