Broadcaster Chris Berman enters 30th year at ESPN

BRISTOL, Conn. - The highlights this time accompany what's known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played" - the 1958 NFL championship between the Colts and the Giants. The...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:48 pm

Figure skating: Oda grabs lead after SP at national c'ships+

(Kyodo) _ Nobunari Oda skated a near-flawless short program to take the lead over Grand Prix Final runner-up Takahiko Kozuka in the men's event at the national championships Thursday. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:48 pm

Pope decries selfishness in economic crisis

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI warned in his Christmas message Thursday that the world was headed toward ruin if selfishness prevails over solidarity during tough economic times for rich and poor nations....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:46 pm

Pope decries selfishness in economic crisis (AP)

AP - Pope Benedict XVI warned in his Christmas message Thursday that the world was headed toward ruin if selfishness prevails over solidarity during tough economic times for rich and poor nations.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:46 pm

Drew Brees needs 402 yards passing for record

METAIRIE, La. - Of the 20 questions posed to Saints coach Sean Payton during his Monday press conference, more than half revolved around one topic - quarterback Drew Brees'...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:45 pm

French shareholders want list of Madoff losses

A group of French shareholders is pressing the government to release a list of French funds exposed to losses from alleged fraud by Wall Street money manager Bernard Madoff.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:43 pm

Dallas police link former Utah trooper to rush-hour rampage

DALLAS - Dallas police say a former Utah state trooper who shot himself after a standoff may be behind at least one murder resulting from series of shootings that left two...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:41 pm

Ex-trooper suspected in Dallas-area shootings dies

DALLAS - A former Utah state trooper suspected in a series of Dallas-area roadway shootings died on Christmas Eve, a day after police said he turned a gun on himself following...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:40 pm

Obamas to have turkey, ham for Christmas

HONOLULU - President-elect Barack Obama and his family planned a Christmas Day that includes opening presents in the morning and sharing a traditional turkey and ham dinner...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:39 pm

1st tests: Water safe after Tenn. ash deluge (AP)

AP - Environmentalists worry the ash-laden sludge that coated a Tennessee neighborhood when a power plant dike burst could pose a health risk, although initial tests by a public utility company have shown no threat to drinking water.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:36 pm

Pak does not want war with India: Gilani - Times of India

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Manchester United returns to Premier League action

LONDON - Manchester United returns to Premier League action against Stoke on Friday for the first of two games in four days. Fans and rivals are about to find out whether...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:33 pm

Texas soldier among 9 to get thank-you from Bush - Houston Chronicle

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FSA to order Shinginko Tokyo to fix operations on lax loan checks+

(Kyodo) _ The Financial Services Agency will order Shinginko Tokyo, a bank primarily owned by the Tokyo metropolitan government, probably Friday to improve its operations in the wake of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:32 pm

'Santa' opens fire at L.A. party; 3 dead

COVINA, Calif. - A man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at a Christmas Eve party in a suburban Los Angeles home that subsequently caught fire, leaving three people dead,...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:31 pm

On Christmas, Pope Decries Selfishness

Pope Benedict XVI in his Christmas message Thursday warned that the world was headed toward ruin if selfishness prevails over solidarity during tough economic times for both rich and poor nations.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:29 pm

Four killed in car bombing at Baghdad restaurant

At least four Iraqis were killed when a car bomb exploded outside a popular restaurant in Baghdad on Thursday, security officials said. The attack took place in the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:27 pm

No. of foreign students reaches record 124,000+

(Kyodo) _ The number of foreign students studying in Japan reached a record 123,829 in the current fiscal year, up 5,331 from fiscal 2007, a student support organization announced...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:27 pm

1st tests: Water safe after Tenn. ash deluge

Environmentalists worry the ash-laden sludge that coated a Tennessee neighborhood when a power plant dike burst could pose a health risk, although initial tests by a public utility company have shown no threat to drinking water.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:26 pm

Kyodo economic news summary -7-+

(Kyodo) _ ---------- BOJ keeps distance from zero-rate policy, board member suggests TAKAMATSU, Japan - The Bank of Japan is reluctant to cut its key interest rate further and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:26 pm

CORRECTED: Soccer: Gamba move into Emperor's Cup semis+

(Kyodo) _ Lucas and Sota Nakazawa scored early in the first half as Asian champions Gamba Osaka advanced to the Emperor's Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Nagoya Grampus on Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:25 pm

3 die after gunman in Santa suit targets party

A man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at a Christmas Eve party in a suburban Los Angeles home that subsequently caught fire, leaving three people dead, police said
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:25 pm

Times selling stake in Red Sox

The New York Times Co. is "actively" seeking a buyer for its stake in the Boston Red Sox, The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday, citing two unidentified people...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:25 pm

'Santa' opens fire at Calif. party; 3 dead (AP)

AP - A man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at a Christmas Eve party in a suburban Los Angeles home that subsequently caught fire, leaving three people dead, police said.
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:24 pm

Many happy returns

Good news for dissatisfied or simply ungrateful holiday gift recipients: Retailers have loosened up their return policies a bit this year to make it easier to bring back merchandise. ...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:23 pm

Pope decries selfishness in economic crisis - The Associated Press

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Tree falls on Massachusetts family's car on NJ parkway, kills 2

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. - A tree has fallen onto the car of a family driving along a New Jersey highway on Christmas morning, killing a grandmother and a father and injuring his...
Source: Home - BostonHerald.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:19 pm

Christmas GPS [xkcd]

Merry Christmas Digg.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:18 pm

Nepal announces 14 hours of daily power cuts+

(Kyodo) _ Nepal announced Thursday up to 14 hours daily of nationwide power cuts per household, effective from early next week to tackle a burgeoning electricity crisis that is expected...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:15 pm

Pope laments global instability

Pope Benedict XVI calls for peace in the Middle East and stability in Africa in his Christmas Day message from the Vatican.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:13 pm

Tree falls on family's car on NJ parkway, kills 2

A tree has fallen onto the car of a family driving along a New Jersey highway on Christmas morning, killing a grandmother and a father and injuring his two daughters.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 1:13 pm

Is Sleeping Good for the Heart? - ABC News

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Zimbabwe police defy court, remove activists-lawyer - Reuters

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The Curious Case of Cate Blanchett's Chewed Gum - MSNBC

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Broadcaster Chris Berman enters 30th year at ESPN (AP)

AP - The highlights this time accompany what's known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played" — the 1958 NFL championship between the Colts and the Giants.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:55 pm

LEAD: Defense Ministry compiles measures following Tamogami scandal+

(Kyodo) _ (EDS: ADDING INFO) The Defense Ministry on Thursday proposed a series of measures to prevent the recurrence of incidents similar to the case of former Air Self-Defense Force...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:54 pm

Soccer: Gamba move into Emperor's Cup semis+

(Kyodo) _ Lucas and Sota Nakazawa scored early in the first half as Asian champions Gamba Osaka advanced to the Emperor's Cup semifinals with a 2-0 win over Nagoya Grampus on Thursday.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:50 pm

Israel warns Hamas over rockets - BBC News

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Christmas Now an Official Holiday in Iraq

Iraq's Christians celebrate Christmas as official holiday for first time.
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:46 pm

Israel warns Hamas over rockets

Israeli leaders issue stern warnings to Palestinian militant group Hamas to stop firing rockets into Israel.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:42 pm

Guinea PM turns himself in at military camp

CONAKRY (AFP) - Guinea's prime minister turned himself in Thursday along with several members of his government after an order to so from a military junta that has seized control of the west African nation.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:38 pm

Guinea PM turns himself in at military camp (AFP)

AFP - Guinea's prime minister turned himself in Thursday along with several members of his government after an order to so from a military junta that has seized control of the west African nation.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:37 pm

German warship thwarts hijack by Somali pirates

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Quick action by a German warship halted an attack on an Egyptian bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden Thursday by Somali pirates trying to hijack it, the International...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:36 pm

FDA Not Happy With Diet Coke Plus Label - I Really Should Study

Source: Google News | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:35 pm

Nineteen dead in Ukraine apartment explosion (AFP)

AFP - Nineteen people were killed and at least ten more were missing after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in a Ukrainian Black Sea resort town, local officials said Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:34 pm

Tourists, locals pray in Bethlehem on Christmas

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) -- Bethlehem marked Christmas on Thursday with crowds of tourists joining local Palestinian Christians in Jesus' traditional birthplace, as the West Bank town basked in its once-a-year appearance in the world spotlight....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:34 pm

Nineteen dead in Ukraine apartment explosion

YEVPATORIA, Ukraine (AFP) - Nineteen people were killed and at least ten more were missing after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in a Ukrainian Black Sea resort town, local officials said Thursday.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:34 pm

Christmas celebrations reflect on war, hardship

VATICAN CITY (AFP) - War and economic hardship loomed over Christmas celebrations across the world on Thursday, with Pope Benedict XVI pleading for an end to "hatred and violence" in the Middle East.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:31 pm

Pope makes Christmas appeal for peace in Holy Land

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Thursday he hoped Christmas would bring hope to those suffering from war, terrorism, injustice and poverty and appealed for peace in the Holy Land.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:28 pm

Pope makes Christmas appeal for peace in Holy Land (Reuters)

Reuters - Pope Benedict said on Thursday he hoped Christmas would bring hope to those suffering from war, terrorism, injustice and poverty and appealed for peace in the Holy Land.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:28 pm

19 Dead in Ukraine Apartment Gas Blast

Ukraine apartment blast kills 19, dozens trapped; gas leak suspected cause.
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:23 pm

Bush Reverses Pardon Issued Tuesday - Voice of America

Source: Google News | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:21 pm

As duties pile up, Obama's faith in fitness grows

Being elected president forces a man to take inventory of his life, so Barack Obama has trimmed his schedule. But one habit endures: Obama has gone to the gym for at least 48 days in a row.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:18 pm

Pope greets Christmas with appeal for children

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Christmas Midnight Mass early Thursday by sending out an appeal for children who are abused, forced ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:08 pm

Guinea Coup Leader Demands Government Surrender - Voice of America

Source: Google News | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:56 am

Stranded travelers face not-so merry Christmas

Tom Waltz's family played a Christmas Eve game of cards at O'Hare International Airport, trying to forget the four days of flight delays and cancellations that spoiled their holiday plans.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:54 am

Batman Movie Too 'Sensitive' for China

WB not releasing Batman flick in China due to 'cultural sensitivities.'
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:54 am

Guinea Military to Meet Leaders in 24 Hours

Guinea coup head gives government leaders 24 hours to turn up at barracks.
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:45 am

Guinea coup head gives leaders deadline to show up

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) -- The leader of a coup in Guinea called Thursday for the prime minister to come out of hiding and present himself at the group's military barracks within 24 hours along with the country's other heads of government....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:44 am

Guinea coup head gives leaders deadline to show up (AP)

AP - The leader of a coup in Guinea called Thursday for the prime minister to come out of hiding and present himself at the group's military barracks within 24 hours along with the country's other heads of government.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:44 am

For first time, Christmas official holiday in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's Christians, a scant minority in this overwhelmingly Muslim country, quietly celebrated Christmas on Thursday with a present from the government, which declared it an official holiday for the first time....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:41 am

For first time, Christmas official holiday in Iraq (AP)

AP - Iraq's Christians, a scant minority in this overwhelmingly Muslim country, quietly celebrated Christmas on Thursday with a present from the government, which declared it an official holiday for the first time.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:41 am

Iraqis hope to sue U.S. troops under new accord

The families of three men who were killed last week during a search of a grain warehouse want to press charges against American soldiers under the terms of a new security agreement between the U.S. and Iraq.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:40 am

Cool Fractal Kitty Pic

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Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:40 am

This LEGO Wallpaper is SOOO FTW!!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:40 am

Christmas Day bomb kills 4 in Baghdad

A car bomb near a popular restaurant killed four people and wounded 25 in northwestern Baghdad on Thursday, police said.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:38 am

Israeli FM vows to strike back at Hamas

CAIRO (AFP) - Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni vowed on Thursday to strike back at the Hamas rulers of Gaza after a sharp escalation of violence in the Palestinian territory dashed hopes of a new truce.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:27 am

Holiday storms wreak travel havoc across northern USA

Tom Waltz, his wife, Kristina, and their two daughters played a Christmas Eve game of Crazy Eights in a corner at O'Hare International ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:26 am

19 Killed, Dozens Trapped in Ukraine Apartment Explosion

An explosion tore through an apartment building in southern Ukraine killing at least 11 people and leaving up to 24 trapped under the rubble, an emergency official said Thursday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:22 am

19 dead, dozens trapped after Ukraine gas blast

An explosion tore through an apartment building in southern Ukraine, killing at least 19 people and leaving dozens more trapped under the rubble, emergency officials said Thursday.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:20 am

Tokyo Disneyland Enjoys a Recession Boom

While Japan faces a bleak Christmas, Tokyo Disneyland enjoys a recession boom.
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:09 am

Officials: 19 dead in Ukraine apartment gas blast

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- An explosion tore through an apartment building in southern Ukraine, killing at least 19 people and leaving dozens more trapped under the rubble, emergency officials said Thursday....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:09 am

Snow causes N America travel woe

Heavy snow leaves holiday travellers across the US and Canada struggling to reach their destinations.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 11:02 am

Guinea coup leaders give deadline

Military coup leaders in Guinea order ministers of the ousted government to surrender within 24 hours or be hunted down.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:59 am

Turkey, ham on Christmas menu for Obamas

President-elect Barack Obama and his family planned a Christmas Day that includes opening presents in the morning and sharing a traditional turkey and ham dinner in the evening.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:56 am

Israel Minister: Hamas to Pay 'Heavy Price'

Defense minister Barak warns Hamas will pay 'heavy price' for attacks.
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:38 am

Travelers hunker down for Christmas at airport (AP)

AP - Tom Waltz, his wife, Kristina, and their two daughters played a Christmas Eve game of Crazy Eights in a corner at O'Hare International Airport, trying to forget the past four days of flight delays and cancellations that spoiled their holiday plans.

Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:37 am

Israeli police gather at the site of a rocket attack in Sderot

Israeli police gather at the site of a rocket attack by Palestinian militants. Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni has vowed to strike back at the Hamas rulers of Gaza after a sharp escalation of violence...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:37 am

Israel minister Barak: Hamas to pay 'heavy price'

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Defense Minister Ehud Barak warned Thursday that militants in Hamas-ruled Gaza would pay a "heavy price" if they continued to target Israel and the military finalized preparations for a possible large-scale assault on the coastal territory....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:34 am

Authority: Siege cost Thai airports $6 million

Thailand's airport authority said Thursday it lost almost $6 million after agreeing to waive fees for airlines and store owners reeling from an eight-day blockade of Bangkok's airports by anti-government protesters.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:34 am

Chinese dairy in milk scandal faces $160M debt

The dairy at the center of China's tainted milk scandal has about $160 million in debt, state media reported Thursday, a day after the company confirmed it was bankrupt.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:30 am

Young U.S. Skiers See Bright Future in Strong Finishes

For the first time, five American men finished among the top 10 in World Cup in Val Gardena, Italy and all seven American starters finished in the top 30 to claim coveted World Cup points.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:30 am

Little Town of Bethlehem Celebrates Christmas

Thousands of tourists and Palestinians have begun Christmas Eve celebrations in Jesus' traditional birthplace of Bethlehem.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:29 am

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (right) shakes hands with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (right) shakes hands with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni during a meeting in Cairo. Livni vhas owed to end Hamas's control of the Gaza Strip after an escalation of...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:13 am

U.S. prepares to hand over Baghdad base

Less than a week before the new year, which will usher in a largely undefined era for U.S. troops in Iraq, the military is preparing to hand over a key base to the Iraqi government.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:10 am

Truck Bomb Explodes in Pakistan; 1 Dead

Truck bomb explodes in heavily guarded area of eastern Pakistani city; 1 dead.
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 10:04 am

US embassy in SKorea receives suspicious package

An official says the U.S. Embassy in Seoul has received a package containing a suspicious white powder.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:32 am

Turkish soldiers patrol on a road near the Turkey-Iraq border in the mainly Kurdish southeastern province of Sirnak

Turkish soldiers patrol on a road near the Turkey-Iraq border in the mainly Kurdish southeastern province of Sirnak, in February 2008. Turkish warplanes on Friday bombed Kurdish rebel targets in northern...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:30 am

Georgians welcome the US Coast Guard cutter Dallas in the Black Sea port of Batumi

Georgians wave their national and US flags to welcome the US Coast Guard cutter Dallas in the Black Sea port of Batumi, western Georgia. Georgia has said it will sign a strategic partnership treaty with...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:28 am

Hosni Mubarak

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, pictured here in October 2008. Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni is heading to Egypt for talks with President Hosni Mubarak on the situation around Gaza, where escalating...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:25 am

Ten people have been killed after Muslim separatist guerrillas attacked a village in the southern Philippines

A Philippines army soldier keeps vigil in the remote village of Dapiawan in the southern Philippines island of Mindanao. Ten people have been killed when Muslim separatist guerrillas launched attacks and...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:20 am

Bill Maher's final comment from Religulous

Doubt is humble, and that's what people should be, given a vast history of people getting shit wrong.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:20 am

Australia turn to spinner Hauritz

Australia off-spinner Nathan Hauritz replaces Jason Krejza for the second Test against South Africa.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:18 am

Cops: Man set up dental office in his kitchen

A man has been accused of operating an illegal dentist's office in the kitchen of his suburban New York City home and giving patients wine from a jug to help them cope with the pain.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:18 am

Australian 'mummy smuggler' arrested in Cairo

CAIRO (AFP) - An Australian has been arrested in Egypt for allegedly trying to smuggle a 2,000-year-old mummified cat and other antiquities out in his suitcase, a security official said on Thursday.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:17 am

A bar chart showing financial institutions worst hit by Bernard Madoff's alleged pyramid scam

A bar chart showing financial institutions worst hit by Bernard Madoff's alleged pyramid scam. US authorities have been investigating the apparent suicide of a French investment manager who lost more than...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:15 am

Bernard L. Madoff walks down Lexington Ave to his apartment in New York City

Bernard L. Madoff is seen walking down Lexington Ave to his apartment, on December 17, in New York City. US authorities have been investigating the apparent suicide of a French investment manager who lost...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:15 am

The building that houses the office of Access International Advisors, co-founded by Thierry de la Villehuchet of France

The building that houses the office of Access International Advisors, co-founded by Thierry de la Villehuchet of France, on Madison Avenue in New York. US authorities have been investigating the apparent...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:15 am

Family apart

From Bristol to Mogadishu, with love, brother
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:14 am

Ukrainian riot police

Ukrainian riot police. At least 11 people were killed and dozens were still missing after an explosion ripped through an apartment block in a Ukrainian Black Sea resort town, local officials said Thursday...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesWorld | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:13 am

Bush, Obama keep troops in mind on Christmas

President Bush and his family spent their 12th Christmas at Camp David while President-elect Barack Obama kept a low-profile ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:10 am

Why Is The U.S. Military Preparing For Massive Civil Unrest?

A new report from the U.S. Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute says that the U.S. military must quickly prepare for massive civil unrest that could be precipitated by an “unforeseen economic collapse”.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:10 am

1 dead, 5 hurt in Calif. home explosion

An explosion that authorities believe was caused by a natural gas leak leveled a home in a Sacramento suburb on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring five others.
Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:01 am

Broadcaster Chris Berman enters 30th year at ESPN

The highlights this time accompany what's known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played" — the 1958 NFL championship between the Colts and the Giants.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:00 am

Woman disguised herself in a burka after murdering husband

A woman has been jailed for at least 17 years for stabbing her husband to death after disguising herself with a burka. Opticians assistant Khatun, who regularly wore Western clothes, wanted to hide her identity from neighbours and CCTV cameras.

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 9:00 am

Guinea Coup Leader Tells Government to Stop Hiding

A spokesman for the military-led coup declared himself Guinea's leader Wednesday and said his interim government would hold power for two years.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:53 am

Kennedy's Senate pursuit snared in N.Y. politics

Caroline Kennedy's bid to get appointed to the Senate and extend the Camelot dynasty has run into the bare-knuckle world of New ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:51 am

Japan auto production marks worst drop since 1967

Japan's production of cars, trucks and buses marked its steepest drop in at least four decades in November, an industry group said Thursday, as the fallout from the U.S. slowdown crimped auto demand.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:44 am

JFE Steel to shut blast furnace as demand falls

JFE Steel Corp., one of the world's largest makers of steel, said Thursday it would stop production at one of its massive blast furnaces due to falling demand — the first time it has done so in more than five years.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:31 am

Marshall atolls declare emergency

Severe flooding in the Marshall Islands leads to a state of emergency, with hundreds of residents displaced.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:25 am

Boxing Knockouts

The best of boxing knockouts!

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:20 am

25 Stylish Website Footer Designs

Footers on web pages have evolved from being a simple section where you host your copyright information and additional links, to a multi-functional section where you can find a variety of site features such as twitter updates, a short bio of the author, and secondary navigation

Source: digg.com: Stories / Popular | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:20 am

Dozens held over 'Tibet rumours'

Chinese state media say 59 people have been detained in Tibet for spreading rumours and stirring up racial hatred.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:11 am

Iraq's Central Bank to reduce interest rate

The Central Bank of Iraq says it will reduce its interest rate by 1 percentage point to 14 percent, starting next year.
Source: Newsvine - Get Smarter Here | 25 Dec 2008 | 8:07 am

China to try using yuan as settlement currency in some foreign deals: report

BEIJING (AFP) - China will use the yuan in transactions with neighbouring economies on a trial basis, state media said Thursday, calling it a potential first step to making it an international currency.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 7:57 am

Liverpool determined to stay top

Liverpool go into the Boxing Day fixtures determined to hold onto their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 7:40 am

Hong Kong cardinal to retire next year

Cardinal Joseph Zen said the Vatican has approved his decision to step down as head of the Hong Kong diocese next year to spend ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 7:10 am

Texas gun suspect shoots self

A former Utah state trooper suspected in a series of Dallas-area roadway shootings died on Christmas Eve, a day after police said he turned a gun on himself following a brief standoff. Brian Smith, 37, had been in critical condition...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 25 Dec 2008 | 7:10 am

WB shrouds 'Dark Knight' from Chinese audiences

HONG KONG (AP) -- Batman landed in Hong Kong but that doesn't mean "The Dark Knight" will open all over China....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:54 am

Two dead, 13 hurt in Baghdad car blast

Iraqi police say that a car bomb outside a restaurant in Baghdad has killed two people and wounded 13 others.

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:52 am

1 dead, 5 hurt in Calif. home explosion

An explosion that authorities believe was caused by a natural gas leak leveled a home in a Sacramento suburb on Wednesday, killing ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:47 am

Ex-trooper suspected in Texas shootings dies

A former Utah state trooper suspected in a series of Dallas-area roadway shootings died on Christmas Eve, a day after police ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:41 am

In tough times, they are the lights of Christmas

In his classic short story, The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry tells of an impoverished young husband and wife who each sacrifice ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:35 am

Eight killed in Ukraine explosion

Rescuers search the rubble of an apartment building in southern Ukraine, where an explosion has killed at least eight people and may have buried 30 more.
Source: BBC News | World | UK Edition | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:34 am

Notre Dame ends its NCAA-record bowl skid

Jimmy Clausen set Notre Dame bowl record with 401 yards passing and five touchdowns to help the Irish win a postseason game for the first time in 15 years, 49-21 over Hawaii on Wednesday night in the Hawaii Bowl.

Source: msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:31 am

6.1 Earthquake Shakes Southern Philippines

A strong offshore earthquake has rattled the southern Philippines but no damage or injuries have been reported.
Source: FOXNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 6:11 am

Recession deepens, countries boost spending

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States fell deeper into recession, data showed on Wednesday, as the number of people filing for jobless benefits hit a 26-year high last week and consumers cut spending for the fifth consecutive month.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Dec 2008 | 5:40 am

U.S. troops spend 6th Christmas in Iraq

Hundreds of tiny flames lit the faces of servicemembers at a Christmas Eve candlelight service Wednesday in the massive palace ...

Source: USATODAY.com News - Top Stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 5:39 am

Truck bomb explodes in eastern Pakistan; 1 dead

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) -- A bomb-rigged truck with government plates exploded in Lahore on Wednesday, killing one person in a heavily guarded neighborhood that is home to many government officials in the eastern Pakistani city....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 5:24 am

U.S. Medical Trash Saving Lives In Africa

When U.S. hospitals upgrade, old equipment is usually bound for the trash heap. Now, a new program is putting it to good use by sending it to African nations in need, where it is being used to save lives, Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 5:00 am

Fed approves GMAC bank request in boost for GM

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve has approved a request by GMAC, the troubled financial arm of General Motors, to become a bank holding company, allowing it to tap government bailout funds and emergency loans.
Source: AFP - Wire stories | 25 Dec 2008 | 4:24 am

Bethlehem fills up with Christmas pilgrims

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) - Thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered in Bethlehem's Manger Square on Wednesday to celebrate Christmas under the protection of security forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 25 Dec 2008 | 4:15 am

WATCH: First Christmas Together in 15 Years

Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 3:52 am

Peace prize winner Tutu urges action in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) -- Desmond Tutu threw the moral weight of his Nobel Peace Prize and war on apartheid into the Zimbabwe struggle Wednesday, suggesting it was time to threaten President Robert Mugabe's ouster by force. The retired South African archbishop also criticized his own government's handling of the crisis....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 25 Dec 2008 | 3:31 am

New Zealand Fights To Save The Kiwi

New Zealand's national symbol -- the small, flightless kiwi -- is an endangered species, now being nursed back to healthy numbers by an innovative conservation effort not far from the bustle of Wellington.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 3:00 am

White Christmas disrupts plans for air travellers

Delays, cancellations stem from problems in Vancouver, which has been hit by third major snowstorm in a week

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 25 Dec 2008 | 2:54 am

Pope Makes Appeal for Abused Kids

At St. Peter's Basilica, Benedict made a call to the faithful to help children.
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 2:31 am

Joy, Sorrow: Christmas in Bethlehem

Christians celebrate as militants fire rockets, mortar shells in Gaza
Source: ABC News: International | 25 Dec 2008 | 2:22 am

ABCP investors to get access to money early in 2009: committee

One of the longest-running financial sagas in Canada is finally coming to a close about a year later than expected

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 25 Dec 2008 | 2:08 am

Fed Will Allow GMAC To Tap Bailout Fund

The Federal Reserve has granted a request by the financing arm of General Motors to become a bank holding company and tap the government's $700 billion rescue fund, bolstering GM's ability to survive.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Dec 2008 | 2:05 am

Iraqi Police Prepare For The Future

Some of the U.S. troops in Iraq aren't just focusing on retaining control of the region - they're concentrating on training the Iraqi National Police. Elizabeth Palmer looks at whether they're ready to lead once the U.S. troops withdraw.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:30 am

Sydney train jumper gets arm chopped off

SYDNEY - A man whose arm was severed when he attempted to board a moving train in Sydney's south will undergo surgery to reattach the limb. Police said the man was on a platform at Sydenham station when the train was pulling out...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:28 am

Fed grants GMAC authority to seek bailout funds

Decision allows financing arm of GM to petition for government money

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:25 am

Report: No Inappropriate Contact With Blagojevich

An internal report from the Obama team found no inappropriate contact between the president-elect's staff and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Mary Frances Berry and Robert George about the report and a war of words between Joe Biden and Dick Cheney.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:16 am

Family, presents burnt in Christmas tree blaze

SYDNEY - Emergency services have had a whip-round for a Sydney family who lost their presents in a Christmas tree fire. The tree caught alight about 9pm (11pm NZT) on Christmas eve at a Currans Hill home, in Sydney's south-west,...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:02 am

Ahmadinejad's Xmas Message On British TV

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will deliver a Christmas Day broadcast on Britain's Channel 4 television, occupying a slot used to provide an often controversial counterpoint to Queen Elizabeth II's traditional annual message.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 25 Dec 2008 | 12:00 am

New York Times may sell Red Sox stake: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Times Co is trying to sell its stake in the holding company of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:59 pm

Shoppers flee after accidental shot

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Christmas shoppers were evacuated from a North Carolina store after a customer dropped several bullets onto a moving escalator and a round went off. The Charlotte Observer reported that a customer...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:53 pm

Mexican beauty queen arrested

GUADALAJARA - A reigning Mexican beauty queen from the drug-plagued state of Sinaloa was arrested with suspected gang members in a truck filled with guns and ammunition, police said. Miss Sinaloa 2008 Laura Zuniga stared...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:50 pm

Back-pedalling Bush takes back Xmas pardon

WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush has taken the very rare step of revoking a pardon he had granted only a day before. Bush pardoned 19 people on Tuesday, including Issac Robert Toussie of Brooklyn, New York, who had been...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:43 pm

GMAC gets Fed's OK to become bank holding company

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - GMAC LLC won U.S. approval on Wednesday to become a bank holding company, giving it access to government lending programs and helping it stave off bankruptcy.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:42 pm

US Miracle boy shoots cousin, 11

FORT MEADE, Fla. - An 11-year-old boy shot a 10-year-old cousin to death on Tuesday at her great-grandmother's house in central Florida, authorities said. Miracle Johnson, 10, was playing in a bedroom with...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:36 pm

Christmas argument ended with Taser

SYDNEY - Police have used a Taser stun gun to subdue a 23-year-old man in Sydney's west. About 4am on Christmas morning, police say they were called to a domestic dispute in Janet Street, Merrylands, where they found the...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:24 pm

Bethlehem Joyful, Gaza Violent On Xmas Eve

Christians celebrated Bethlehem's merriest Christmas in eight years, with Israeli and Palestinian forces cooperating to make things run smoothly. The festivities in the West Bank town contrasted sharply with Hamas-run Gaza.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 11:00 pm

N.S. hit by another round of power outages

Combination of salt, moisture blamed for thousands more N.S. power outages

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 24 Dec 2008 | 10:55 pm

Fed Lets GMAC Tap Bailout Fund

The Federal Reserve has granted a request by the financing arm of General Motors to tap the government's $700 billion rescue fund, bolstering GM's ability to survive.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 10:34 pm

Kane, Toews lead Western all-star voting

Blackhawks forwards own comfortable leads in voting for the NHL All-Star Game

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 24 Dec 2008 | 10:27 pm

Two missing after NSW plane crash

SYDNEY - A police rescue team is searching for two missing men believed injured in a light plane crash in north-west NSW. Police say about 4.30pm (AEDT) yesterday, a truck driver received a distress call from the pilot...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 24 Dec 2008 | 10:13 pm

Favre mum on future with Jets

Quarterback insists he hasn't decided whether he'll return next season, but said the health of his shoulder could be a factor

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 24 Dec 2008 | 10:00 pm

Bush withdraws 1 of 19 pardons he issued Tuesday

Rare move comes after news reports of man's prior criminal record, political contribution by father

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:50 pm

Zimbabwe judge orders immediate release of activist

Nobel Peace Prize winner Tutu urges action in Zimbabwe

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:44 pm

On Wall Street, Christmas Eve Tradition Gives Hope

Like every year, at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, everyone on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange stopped to sing Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Nellie. Ted Weisberg, president of Seaport Securities and a floor trader at the exchange, talks about the resonance the song has this year.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:43 pm

Washington clears CN takeover of EJ&E Railway

Approval by U.S. Surface Transportation Board is subject to several conditions

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:40 pm

Iran leader's Christmas message decries bullies

LONDON (AP) -- Iran's president is offering season's greetings to Christians in a British TV address and suggests that if Jesus were alive, he would oppose "bullying, ill-tempered and expansionist powers" - an apparent reference to the U.S. and its allies....
Source: AP Top International News At 7:34 a... | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:31 pm

40 Years Later, Apollo 8 Moon Mission Still Awes

On Christmas Eve 1968, people around the globe watched a live broadcast from Apollo 8 of the first humans ever to orbit the moon. The mission altered the way earthlings saw themselves and their world.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:18 pm

Guinea coup leader parades through capital

People pour into streets to watch convoy of several thousand soldiers make its way toward the presidential palace

Source: The Globe and Mail - Front Page News | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:17 pm

Bethlehem's happiest Christmas in years

BETHLEHEM, West Bank - Pilgrims and local Christians are celebrating Bethlehem's merriest Christmas in eight years, with hotels booked solid, Manger Square bustling with families and Israeli and Palestinian forces cooperating...
Source: New Zealand Herald - World | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:11 pm

Group Seeks Sales Tax Holidays To Spur Economy

The National Retail Federation has urged Obama transition officials to devote some of the stimulus package to the creation of tax holidays next year. The group wants three, 10-day periods in which there will be no state sales tax.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 9:00 pm

New York University sues fund executive over Madoff

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hedge fund executive Ezra Merkin has been sued again for entrusting investments with confessed swindler Bernard Madoff, this time by New York University, which said it lost about $24 million.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Dec 2008 | 8:44 pm

Ex-policeman linked to Dallas freeway shootings

DALLAS (Reuters) - An ex-policeman who shot himself in the head as Texas police tried to arrest him is the main suspect in a freeway shooting spree this week that terrified motorists and left two people dead, police and media said.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Dec 2008 | 7:23 pm

Medvedev: we will fight to defend interests

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia reserves the right to use force again to defend its interests and will not tolerate attempts by Western powers to contain it, President Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview broadcast on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters: Top News | 24 Dec 2008 | 7:20 pm

Little Comfort, Joy In Economic Numbers

Christmas Eve brought good tidings, but little comfort or joy as Americans struggled with higher unemployment and shrinking incomes.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 6:44 pm

Iraqi Ex-Speaker Praises Shoe-Thrower

The newly resigned Iraqi parliament speaker on Wednesday praised the journalist who threw shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush and said the legislature should have supported him.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 6:30 pm

Post-Quake Tourism Plan Divides Chinese Villagers

Local officials are transforming part of Mao'ershi village in China's Sichuan province into a tourist attraction: a community showcasing the culture of the Qiang minority. Money is pouring into the project, while residents in neighboring areas are in desperate need of help.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 6:10 pm

Moscow Threatens to Shut Off Ukraine's Gas

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev sternly urged Ukraine on Wednesday to fully pay its $2.1 billion debt for Russian natural gas supplies or face sanctions, as a Jan. 1 deadline for payment loomed.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 5:54 pm

Ahmadinejad Addresses 'Bullying Powers' on Christmas

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will deliver a Christmas Day broadcast, providing an often controversial counterpoint to Queen Elizabeth II's traditional message.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 5:43 pm

With Shaken Confidence, Investors Look To Future

With the financial crisis, the steep decline in the stock market and the Madoff scandal, investor angst has given rise to short-term pessimism. But investors also feel optimistic about their financial future, according to recent surveys by Gallup and the Pew Research Center.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 4:26 pm

Military-Style Guerilla Attack Rattles Greek Riot Police

Ballistics tests show two military-type automatic rifles were used in an attack on a riot-police bus in Athens. The discovery raised fears of renewed violence by urban guerrilla groups that have targeted police in the past.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 4:23 pm

Woman Survives Weekend Buried in Snow Drift

By this time, fears for her survival were mounting and it was three days later when police officer Ray Lau was trudging through almost knee-high snow, that his dog Ace picked up the woman's scent.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 3:45 pm

Aboard The Baghdad Express

After five and a half years of war, there are some signs that life in Iraq is getting back to normal if ever so slowly. But one sign is chugging oh-so-slowly along. Elizabeth Palmer gets a ride on the Baghdad Express.
Source: World News: CBSNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 3:30 pm

EXCLUSIVE: World Bank: Top Tech Vendor Debarred for 8 Years

For months, the World Bank has been stonewalling and denying a series of FOX News reports on a variety of in-house scandals. But last week the world's most important anti-poverty agency suddenly came clean.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 3:14 pm

Ex-Parliament Speaker Calls Shoe-Thrower as 'Brave'

The newly resigned Iraqi parliament speaker on Wednesday praised the journalist who threw shoes at President George W. Bush and said the legislature should have supported him.
Source: FOXNews.com | 24 Dec 2008 | 2:41 pm

Single-Payer Health Care: If Not Now, When?

With a Democratic president about to take office and strong majorities in the House and Senate, backers of single-payer national health insurance are saying now is their moment. But passage of a government-funded national health plan isn't much more likely in the next four years than it was the last time Democrats controlled Washington.

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Source: NPR Topics: News | 24 Dec 2008 | 2:29 pm