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Pakistan elections: Who's running?
This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film
"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
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Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video)
From Ronald Reagan’s one-liner, “There you go again,” to Al Gore’s heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates’ positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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Senate Democrats backing down on tough anti-abortion measure
Two moderate Senate Democrats are signaling that they will not support the stringent anti-abortion measures that made it into the House healthcare reform bill as the so-called Stupak amendment.
11/18/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Obama on critical trip to Asia – but will he read Sarah Palin's new book?
Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue," will be a huge seller, but sadly President Obama has no plans to read it.
11/18/2009 12:00 am -
The New Economy Wal-Mart Black Friday sales for 2009: The story behind the leak
With the release of Wal-Mart's Black Friday Sales for 2009 ad, the retail giant attempts to walk a fine line between using and being hurt by the Internet.
11/18/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Somali pirates attack two ships, hold North Korea crew hostage
Somali pirates attacked a Ukraine ship and Singapore-operated vessel with a North Korea crew. With the end of the monsoon, piracy is on the upswing.
11/17/2009 12:00 am -
Sarah Palin 'Going Rogue' to the White House? Polls say no.
With her book, 'Going Rogue,' released today, Sarah Palin is red meat to the far right. But Palin's poll numbers have slid significantly since she quit as Alaska governor.
11/17/2009 12:00 am -
Horizons YouTube Direct helps news sites, Google's rep. What about Joe Flipcam?
YouTube Direct is one way Google is reaching out to news sites, but is it a diss to "citizen journalists"?
11/17/2009 12:00 am -
Under the Dome
This story of a Maine town trapped under a dome shows Stephen King at the height of his powers.
11/17/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Clinton-Palin coffee date: Beer Summit 2 in the making
Sarah Palin, in her book 'Going Rogue' says she'd like to have coffee with Hillary Clinton. On Sunday, Clinton said she'd welcome the invitation.
11/15/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Pakistan intelligence agency in Peshawar hit by suicide bomber
The suicide bomb attack on the ISI regional HQ in Peshawar, Pakistan, left at least 10 dead.
11/13/2009 12:00 am -
Lou Dobbs resignation: What next for controversial CNN anchor?
For Lou Dobbs, resignation isn't the end. He says he won’t leave the public arena. Like Glenn Beck, will he jump from CNN to Fox News? Maybe run for public office? Stay tuned.
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Lou Dobbs out - what next for CNN's controversial anchor?
Lou Dobbs says he won’t leave the public arena. Like Glenn Beck, will he jump from CNN to Fox News? Maybe run for public office? Stay tuned.
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Walter Rodgers Pacifying Afghanistan: a dangerous dream
Does President Obama realize the difficulty of the task faced by America’s young men and women there?
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Swine flu: Without paid sick leave, workers won't stay home
Many workers choose to work if they don't have paid sick leave. Now, partly because of swine flu, 15 states are considering laws to make paid sick leave mandatory.
11/11/2009 12:00 am -
Terrorism & Security North Korean, South Korean navies trade fire on disputed border
A South Korean ship fired on a North Korean vessel after it says the North's ship crossed into the South's waters. The exchange ratchets up tensions before US President Obama's Asia visit, scheduled for mid-November.
11/10/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Dan Pfeiffer to replace Anita Dunn, Fox News takes parting shot
Anita Dunn, the White House communications director who escalated a war with Fox News, is stepping down at the end of this month. Veteran political operative Dan Pfeiffer will take over.
11/10/2009 12:00 am -
After Fort Hood shooting: attention on Muslims in US military
The alleged shooter last week at Fort Hood is Muslim. But the overall picture of Muslims in the military is hardly one of strife and fundamentalism.
11/08/2009 12:00 am -
Orlando shooting comes as trend in workplace violence drops
Orlando shooting follows other incidents, including Ft. Hood. But the trend is downward in recent years due to new workplace protections and policies.
11/07/2009 12:00 am -
Zelaya: US-brokered Honduras deal 'dead'
An accord that would allow the Honduran Congress to vote to allow Manuel Zelaya back into the presidency is 'dead,' the ousted president said. US Sen. Jim DeMint has said the US will recognize Nov. 29 presidential elections regardless of whether Zelaya is returned to office, which many nations around the world have demanded.
11/06/2009 12:00 am -
What is known about Nidal Malik Hasan and Fort Hood shooting
A fuller picture is beginning to emerge about what happened at Fort Hood Thursday and who Nidal Malik Hasan is. But at this early stage, answers are still elusive.
11/05/2009 12:00 am -
Repeat of NY-23? Club for Growth targets Crist in Senate race.
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, is on the defensive after the conservative Club for Growth released an ad Thursday that shows him lauding Obama's stimulus package.
11/05/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion GOP's Beck-Limbaugh wing misreads Hoffman's loss in New York
The renewed effort to field staunch conservatives in competitive districts is sure to backfire.
11/04/2009 12:00 am -
Karadzic ends boycott of trial seen as key to Balkans closure
Karadzic, who broke boycott of his war-crimes trial but asked for more time to prepare, rose from small-town figure to become front-man for Serb strongman Milosevic.
11/03/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Toast, fries, and kisses: Everything is better French
America is indebted to France for more than good food.
11/02/2009 12:00 am -
After leaving New York race, Scozzafava backs a Democrat
Republican Dede Scozzafava's decisions to drop out of the race for New York's 23rd congressional district and endorse a Democrat raise questions about what place moderates have in the GOP.
11/01/2009 01:00 am -
Lou Dobbs takes flak from many directions. He fires back too.
Lou Dobbs is a controversial CNN broadcaster obsessed with the dangers of immigration. Now someone may have taken a potshot at his house. He blames his critics.
10/31/2009 01:00 am
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