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- 'Friendly fire' kills three Israeli soldiers
The Israeli military surrounded densely populated Gaza City late Monday as the death toll continued to mount in the war-torn territory and both sides showed little interest in international calls for a truce. Military officials also said "friendly fire" killed three Israeli troops in an explosion in northern Gaza.
- Franken claims victory as lawsuit looms
The Minnesota State Canvassing Board today certified Senate recount results that show Democrat Al Franken ousting Republican Norm Coleman by some 225 votes. "I'm ready to get to work," Franken said. Coleman's campaign, which contends the recount should have included about 650 absentee ballots that were rejected, said it will challenge the decision.
- Obama CIA pick displeases Dem senator
Leon Panetta, chief of staff in Bill Clinton's White House, will be President-elect Barack Obama's choice to head the CIA, two Democratic officials told CNN Monday. The same officials said that retired Adm. Dennis Blair, who formerly headed the Navy's Pacific Command, will be tapped as director of national intelligence.
- Secretary of Senate rejects Burris, aide says
The secretary of the U.S. Senate has rejected Roland Burris' appointment to Barack Obama's seat, an aide to the secretary says. Nancy Erickson rejected Burris' appointment because his certificate of appointment was missing the signature of the Illinois secretary of state, the aide said.
- Obama pushes huge tax cuts
If President-elect Barack Obama has his way, individual taxpayers would get a tax cut equal to $500, CNNMoney reports. He is meeting with top legislators in Washington today to push for a massive package to revive the economy. Obama is planning a major speech on the economy Thursday, a senior Democratic official says.
- Obama, Spears Twitter accounts hacked
The Twitter accounts of President-elect Barack Obama, CNN anchor Rick Sanchez, Britney Spears, Fox News and 29 others were hacked Monday according to the microblog site, leading to false and inappropriate messages being posted on their accounts.
- German battlefield yields Roman surprises
Archaeologists have found more than 600 relics from a huge battle between a Roman army and Barbarians in the third century, long after historians believed Rome had given up control of northern Germany.
- Sheriff: Boy not reported missing for 10 years
Authorities in Kansas are looking for a boy who disappeared about a decade ago, but was not reported missing until a few weeks ago.
- Pictures of Obama girls' first day of school
- Brown: Monogrammed towels for Interior chief?
A great example of your tax dollars at work -- because we all want our Secretary of the Interior to have monogrammed towels in his office bathroom, don't we?
Health
- Scientists: True love can last a lifetime
Love's first blush fading? Lost that loving feeling? Love is not all around?
- Smoke-free laws may cut heart hospitalizations
Implementing smoke-free policies can lead to a fewer hospitalizations resulting from heart attacks, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Forgetting things? Mnemonics can make them stick
Arriving at your uncle's holiday party in suitable dress and good cheer, you are greeted at the door by an old friend from school whose name, you suddenly realize, you cannot recall.
- China milk scandal executive pleads guilty
An executive of the Chinese dairy company Sanlu Group pleaded guilty Wednesday over her role in the contaminated milk scandal that sickened nearly 300,000 infants, state-run media reported.
- Virginity pledges don't mean much, study says
As many as one in eight teens in the United States may take a virginity pledge at some point, vowing to wait until they're married before having sex. But do such pledges work? Are pledge takers more likely than other teens to delay sexual activity?
- Eight signs your man may be depressed
Though the stigma is lessening, men are still far more likely than women to let their depression go untreated. Blame it on Rambo, Brando, or the lure of the martini, but many guys still aren't getting the help they need.
- Zimbabwe cholera deaths pass 1,500
The number of cholera deaths in Zimbabwe continues to increase, a World Health Organization spokesman said Monday.
Entertainment
- Daunting figure was 'hopeless' at small talk
Though Sir David Frost doesn't see his 1977 interviews with former President Richard Nixon as "an intellectual 'Rocky' " -- in the words of "Frost/Nixon" playwright and screenwriter Peter Morgan -- he does agree that the sessions had their "adversarial" moments. The former president himself was an "enigma," says Frost.
- 'Batman,' 'M*A*S*H' actor dies
Longtime character actor Pat Hingle, a veteran of early television dramas, Westerns and four "Batman" films, has died at age 84, his family announced Sunday.
- Gallery: Stars go to the games
- 'Marley' on top for second straight week
If the box office this weekend is any indication of what 2009 will be like, maybe there is a reason for some optimism.
- Travolta's son set for autopsy
Doctors will attempt to determine Monday why actor John Travolta's teenage son died. Jett Travolta, 16, died Friday.
- Parents share heartbreak over death of child
As a parent, you wake up in the morning thinking about what you should fix for your kids for breakfast. What time do they need to get to ballet or soccer practice? Who should pick them up from school? Then, they're your last thoughts as you go to bed.
- Brooding band's singer wore what?
No, Gary Lightbody says, his father never dressed him in a suit of armor. But the band sometimes sounds likes it's wearing one: Snow Patrol is known for its less-than-cheery songs. That's changing with the new album, says Lightbody.
Travel
- Planning a family reunion in tough times
I'm done. I'm done with cooking and cleaning for family guests, with giving presents I'm not even sure anyone wants. But I'm not done with getting together with the family -- not by a long shot. That's why I'm such a fan of reunions -- held anywhere but my house.
- Save big at ski resorts this winter
Savvy skiers, listen up: This could just be your year to find great deals at some of America's best resorts. Because of the softening economy, bookings are down 20 percent, and this is spurring the mountains to create irresistible ski deals.
- Muslim family remains at odds with airline
A day after a Muslim family was removed from a flight at Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials of AirTran Airways and the family stood their ground Friday, each accusing the other of misconduct.
- Obamas checking into historical hotel
The hotel that will be home to President-elect Barack Obama and his family for the next couple of weeks offers one of Washington's best views of their future home, the White House, and a past linked with political movers and shakers.
- No rental car, but they still have my money
Kay Rihn reserves a nonrefundable rental car through Hotwire and uses a payment system that allows her to send a check. When she doesn't receive a confirmation from the online agency, she mails a check anyway. Turns out she doesn't have a reservation. But her money? It's gone.
- Paid for a permit that's no good
His travel agent sells him an International Driving Permit, but when Michael Elliott arrives in Grenada, he's told he needs to buy a local permit. Should his agency refund the money he spent on the first permit? And what's the deal with International Driving Permits, anyway?
- 2009: The year of the 'naycation'
If 2008 was the year of the staycation, then '09 is bound to be the year of the naycation.
Headlines last updated on Jan 05, 2009 22:03:52pm.
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