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Friday, November 9, 2007

Iraq's new crisis: Moms, dads abandoning kids

From Jomana Karadsheh and Jennifer Deaton CNN BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The head of Iraq's main humanitarian group said an 18-year-old approached him with a baby suffering from leukemia. The desperate mother said she'd do "anything" for treatment for her child -- and then offered herself up for sex.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

California School District Approves 'In God We Trust' Classroom Displays

Tuesday, November 06, 2007 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Trustees of the largest high school district in the country voted 4-1 Monday night to mandate displays bearing the nation's motto — "In God We Trust" — and other historical documents in over 2,300 district classrooms and offices. The display of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 3, 2007

1 Million Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Fears

Saturday, November 03, 2007 WASHINGTON — The giant agribusiness company Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The ground beef was produced between Oct. 8 and Oct. 11 at Cargill Meat Solutions' plant in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Diana: Lawyer grills motorcyclist

LONDON, England (AP) -- Lawyers at the inquest into Princess Diana's death attacked testimony from a motorcyclist hired to drive around a photographer that day, accusing him of telling "self-serving lies" about their pursuit of Diana's car. Richard Keen, a lawyer representing the family of driver... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Six of Seven Killed In House Fire Were University of South Carolina Student

(CNN) -- Six of the seven college students killed in a massive house fire Sunday morning in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, attended the University of South Carolina, a university official said Sunday. The house is "standing, but it's totally gutted," according to one witness. "This is a very sad... Sign in to see full entry.

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