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Obama to tell Putin: Time to move past Cold War (AP)
AP - Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin "still has a lot of sway" in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over.
Marines suffer first casualties in Afghan campaign (AP)
AP - U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled heartland in southern Afghanistan.
Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson death (AP)
AP - The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police.
Feds seize Madoff penthouse, wife leaves (AP)
AP - Federal marshals seized disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan penthouse on Thursday and forced his wife to move out and leave her possessions behind, including a fur coat she had asked to take with her, an official told The Associated Press.
Lawyer: Rowe deciding whether to seek custody (AP)
AP - Deborah Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson and the mother of two of his children, has not reached a final decision on whether to seek custody of the children, a lawyer said Thursday.
FBI notes: Saddam Hussein sought familiar refuge (AP)
AP - After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein stayed in Baghdad until he saw "the city was about to fall." Months later, he was caught hiding at the same farm where he had fled in 1959 after taking part in an attempt to kill the country's prime minister.
French: Air France plane hit the sea belly first (AP)
AP - Air France Flight 447 slammed into the Atlantic Ocean, intact and belly first, at such a high speed that the 228 people aboard probably had no time to even inflate their life jackets, French investigators said Thursday in their first report into the June 1 accident.
GOP, White House at odds on Sotomayor documents (AP)
AP - A top Republican pressed for more information Thursday about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's ties to a Puerto Rican civil rights group he said took extreme positions on race, as the White House argued that the material was irrelevant to the judge's nomination.Police: Conn. teens mishear sex screams, beat man (AP)
AP - A 16-year-old girl thought she heard her mother being assaulted by her boyfriend and rounded up some friends who beat him up, only to learn later that the couple actually were having sex, the woman and police said. The girl misinterpreted the woman's amorous screams, and she and four other teens went to the woman's bedroom in the Torrington home on June 6, police Lt. Bruce Whiteley said Thursday.
ABC News: Money
Cruel Summer? More Job Losses but Some See Hope
Unemployment rises to 9.5 percents as employers shed 467,000 in June but some sectors are expanding.Has the Housing Market Hit Bottom?
A look at how 10 cities across America are weathering the housing crisis.Who's the World's Top-Earning Actress?
Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston face off at the top of the annual list.Happy 'I Forgot Day': A Day to Remember
July 2nd is a day to make up for forgotten birthdays and other anniversaries.The Note: As Job Losses Mount, is Stimulus Working?
Today brings fresh scrutiny on the stimulus, as Obama argues that jobs are being saved and created even as more Americans are losing their jobs.Uncertain Future for Jackson's Neverland Ranch
Neverland Ranch, abandoned by Jackson in '05, now seen as having 'Graceland' potentialMoonlighting: Do You Tell Your Boss?
Could telling the truth about that second job cost you your day job?
ABC News: Travel
Heading to Nairobi or London?
Follow these simple tips to make the most out of your vacation abroad.Young Crash Survivor Arrives in Paris
Plane carrying young girl who survived crash off Comoros arrives in France.Travel Do's and Don't's: Tokyo, Japan and Delhi, India
Follow these simple tips to make the most out of your vacation abroad.Hefty Restaurant Bill Shocks Tourists in Italy
Japanese tourists file police complaint after euro700 restaurant bill.Indian Court Lifts Ban on Gay Sex
Delhi court passes landmark judgment decriminalizing consensual gay sex.Ten Great Sailing Trips For This Summer
Author of Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die lists his top ten
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U.S. Job Losses Rise in June as Unemployment Reaches 9.5%
The pace of job losses quickened last month with the American economy shedding 467,000 jobs, as unemployment rose to its highest level in 26 years.Markets Fall After Jobs Report
Wall Street ended the week with a sharp decline, spurred by the June jobless report. The Dow fell by more than 220 points.Biden Visits Iraq, Underscoring Fragile Sovereignty
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. began a two-day mission that he said was intended to “reestablish contact” with Iraqi leaders.California Starting to Pay With I.O.U.’s
Vendors and taxpayers awaiting refunds will get i.o.u.’s as the governor and state lawmakers continue to wrangle over how to close a $27 billion budget gap.U.S. Faces Resentment in Afghan Region
A new American military operation in southern Afghanistan may ignite further tensions among a weary population, residents and local officials warn.U.S. Marines Try to Retake Afghan Valley
Almost 4,000 Marines moved to clear Taliban fighters from the hotly contested Helmand River valley.Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert
Using carrots and sticks, Beijing is steering an immense push toward wind and solar power, while the U.S. is just starting.In New York City, Fewer Murders on Rainy Days
An analysis of rainfall and homicides for the last six years shows that when it rains substantially in the summertime, there are fewer homicides.Agreement Near on Memorial for Jackson
Michael Jackson’s family was in discussions about a public event memorializing the pop singer at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.BBC Learning English
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Education: News & Videos about Education - CNN.com
From P.S. 176X, kids with autism get joyful launch
All parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Parents of kids with serious disabilities are no different. But in their moments of wildest imagination, the parents of Vicki Martinez, Chase Ferguson and Travis Cardona could not have envisioned high school graduation -- certainly not in the dark days when they first learned their children had autism.Commentary: Give kids a beacon of hope
To be effective in Congress, you must focus. With so many issues and debates occurring at any given time, it is easy to spread yourself too thin and lose sight of your goal.SAT questions arise about Memphis' Dozier
ATLANTA (AP) -- Robert Dozier is the second men's basketball player who starred on the Memphis team that made it to the 2008 championship game to have questions arise about his entrance exams.Utah reports first swine flu death; NYC has closed 21 schools
A Utah man with chronic health problems died Wednesday from complications associated with swine flu, a local health official said. If confirmed, it would be the ninth U.S. fatality associated with the flu outbreak.Against odds, some grads find Wall Street jobs
Mohamed Desoky says his friends have mixed reactions when he tells them he's landed a seemingly stellar job on Wall Street.5 more NYC schools close on flu fears
Four more New York City public schools and one private school will close for a week after an increase of reports of students with flu-like symptoms, city officials announced Monday.Nursery school competition heats up in India
There was stone cold silence in the car, as the Kumars drove home.
NPR Topics: News
U.S. Shed 467,000 Jobs In June
The Labor Department reported Thursday that U.S. businesses shed a bigger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.5 percent, the highest in nearly 26 years. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 200 points on the news.Obama Disappointed By Jobs Numbers
President Obama said Thursday he is "deeply concerned" about unemployment. The remarks to The Associated Press came after the Labor Department said U.S. businesses shed 467,000 jobs in June and that the unemployment rate increased to 9.5 percent.Marines Battles Taliban In Helmand Valley
Thousands of Marines have descended upon the Helmand River valley in Afghanistan, a Taliban stronghold that is known for poppy growing. The Marines plan to stay, one of the first concrete examples of the Obama administration's new strategy for Afghanistan.Hundreds Of Calif. Homeless March For Land Rights
In Sacramento, hundreds of homeless demonstrate in hopes of securing land to sleep on. In recent months a tent city and a city shelter have closed. With laws that prohibit sleeping in public places, these individuals say it is now illegal for them to exist.Politicians Reconsider Drilling Off Florida Coast
For years, oil production has been largely banned in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. In large part, that's because of concerns that a spill could devastate the state's tourism industry. But now, some elected officials seem willing to take another look at offshore drilling after years of opposition.Saddam's Fear Of Iran Trumped Fear Of U.S.
In a series of interviews between February and June of 2004, the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein told an FBI interrogator that he falsely let the world believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction because he feared revealing that weakness to Iran.Serena, Venus Reach Wimbledon Final, Again
One Williams or the other has won seven of the past nine championships at the All England Club. Serena beat Venus in the 2002 and '03 finals here, while Venus came out on top against her younger sister last year.Military Says U.S. Soldier Captured In Afghanistan
Insurgents have captured an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan, according to U.S. military officials, who did not release details on where he was captured or the circumstances. The news broke as thousands of Marines launched a major anti-Taliban offensive in southern Afghanistan. The missing soldier was not part of that operation.Q&A: Rising Unemployment Clouds Outlook
The increase in the unemployment rate to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent doesn't bode well for a smooth transition to economic recovery. Economists said they expected to see job losses; however, the 467,000 job cuts in June exceeded the consensus of analysts' projections.
CNET News.com - Personal Tech
Trying to turn the page on a Kindle
CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman, trying out the Kindle DX for the first time, discovers that reading a book will never be the same.
Consumer Reports: iPhone bests Pre, BlackBerry
Apple's iPhone 3GS beats out the Palm Pre and several BlackBerry models in Consumer Reports' testing, taking the top spot in its 2009 smartphone list.
As industry recovers, Mac growth beating PCs
Apple's Mac shipments were up 25 percent in May, compared to only 1 percent growth for the rest of the PC industry, according to an analyst report.
Prizefight: iPod Touch vs. Samsung P3
The CNET Prizefight team pits the Apple iPod Touch against the Samsung P3 in a battle of touch-screen portable media players.
Another way to enjoy hot lunch on the go
Mo:Ben portable food container sports cutlery compartments and on-board heater.
Arches and canyons and buttes, oh my!
Road Trip 2009 takes a swing through eastern Utah--and a brief journey across the border into Arizona--to see some of the most awe-inspiring rock formations on Earth.
Give your meat some tender(ized) loving care
The Impressor meat tenderizer uses a variety of steel attachments for several tenderizing tasks
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Video: Red Faction: Guerrilla - Tactics
Developed by Volition, Red Faction: Guerrilla features the use of guerrilla tactics and strategic destruction to regain control of the Red Planet - Mars.Video: Red Faction: Guerrilla
In the year 2120 freedom will come at a cost. Red Faction: Guerrilla by THQ, puts you in the center of a violent revolution.Video: Red Faction: Guerrilla - Multiplayer
There's nothing like destroying things with a sledgehammer and explosives. THQ's Red Faction: Guerrilla puts your demolition skills to the test in a variety of unique multiplayer modes including, M.A.Y.H.E.M., Fall Guy, and Rampage.Facebook Cleans Up Its Privacy Controls
Social Networking Site Streamlining Settings, Nixing "Regional Networks"Sears Tower Offers Visitors "The Ledge"
New Set of Glass Balconies Will Give Unique View from Tallest U.S. BuildingIs Twitter the Face of 21st Century News?
Microblogging Site Playing Central Role in Breaking Stories, but Questions Linger about ReliabilityWalkman Turns 30, but Sony Struggles
Once the Peak of Innovation, Electronics Co. Tries to Reinvent Itself