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China mine explosion traps 139

Chinese state media say an explosion at a coal mine in northern China has trapped 139 miners.

35 students rescued from burning bus on NYC bridge

A bus carrying 35 elementary school children on an outing has caught fire on a New York City bridge, but the children and their ...

Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event

The U.S. Army has reversed its position and now says it will open former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's ...

U.S. to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard

The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards ...

McCain urges Obama to speed up Afghan decision

U.S. Sen. John McCain predicted success in the Afghan war effort Friday if President Obama makes a decision quickly to send the ...

Drug resistant H1N1 found in U.S. and U.K.

Epidemic experts have launched an investigation of four Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cases at Duke University Medical Center to ...

Teen pleads guilty in Border Patrol agent's murder

A 17-year-old Mexican immigrant has pleaded guilty in San Diego to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in ...

Army to review how it tests body armor

The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested.

Senate Dems moving ahead on health care vote

With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, ...

Queen, Prince Philip mark 62 years of marriage

Buckingham Palace says the queen and her husband Prince Philip are celebrating 62 years of marriage quietly without the fanfare ...

Russia's Gorbachev considers political comeback

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev criticized Kremlin policies Friday and toyed with the ambitious idea of attempting a political ...

S.C. lawmakers to formally mull impeaching governor

South Carolina lawmakers say they'll formally consider the possible impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next ...

Ex-smoker to speak out about $300M verdict

A former smoker in Fort Lauderdale is speaking out about her $300 million verdict against Philip Morris.

6 world powers meet about Iran nuclear issue

Six world powers are meeting in Brussels to discuss possible measures against Tehran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment ...

Pakistan: 8 militants killed in reported U.S. strike

A suspected U.S. missile strike killed at least eight militants Friday in northwestern Pakistan, officials said, the second attack ...