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Argentine train slams into station, killing 49

leandrav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:56:08 +0000

A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires Wednesday, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds.

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Divers in Italy report finding 8 more ship bodies

leandrav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:26:18 +0000

Divers searching the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship found eight more bodies Wednesday, including that of a missing 5-year-old Italian girl, authorities said.

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7 killed in Afghan protests over Quran burning

leandrav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:43:46 +0000

The Afghan Interior Ministry says seven people have been killed in clashes between Afghan security forces and protesters demonstrating against the burning of Muslim holy books at a NATO military base.

'Mona Lisa' copy draws crowds at Spain's Prado

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:42:11 +0000

Crowds gathered Tuesday at Madrid's Prado Museum to view a copy of the “Mona Lisa” for the first time since restoration revealed it was almost certainly painted by one of Leonardo da Vinci's apprentices as he worked on the original.

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Sugarland attorneys: Injured fans share blame

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:32:02 +0000

Attorneys for country duo Sugarland said concertgoers were at least partly to blame for injuries suffered in a stage collapse, drawing a sharp reaction from fans Tuesday and prompting the band's manager to issue a statement criticizing the finger-pointing.

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Yao Ming helps boost animal rights in China

leandrav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:31:53 +0000

Celebrities like basketball star Yao Ming have helped energize China's animal rights movement by speaking out against shark fin soup and bear bile tonics, an animal welfare group said Tuesday.

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Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision

leandrav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:43:38 +0000

Boston University decided not to hire a former Norfolk probate judge after her decision on a case involving the abortion of a mentally ill woman’s fetus sparked controversy and press attention, officials said. Christina Harms, who retired from her post on Jan. 11, was set to meet with Human Resources on Jan.

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Police body camera captures standoff

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:41:07 +0000

There was a dramatic standoff inside a Minnesota police station and you can see it through the eyes of one of the officers.

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Senior citizens in assisted living center save dog

leandrav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:26:14 +0000

A sickly stray dog has worked his way into the hearts of a group of senior citizens.

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Boy sleeps through theft of dad's running car

leandrav — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:26:11 +0000

Police in New York say a 6-year-old boy snoozing in his father's car never woke up while the vehicle was being stolen.

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