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Campbell Brown: Things are getting desperate
In the middle of the mortgage crisis, with literally thousands of people being evicted from their homes this month alone, a sheriff in Chicago is making quite a name for himself.
McCain faces conservative backlash
John McCain is facing a fresh round of anger from members of his own party deeply opposed to the Arizona senator's proposal for the federal government to purchase troubled mortgage loans.
Democrats eye second stimulus package
House Democratic leaders are putting together a second economic stimulus package that could cost as much as $150 billion, according to Democratic leadership aides.
Colin Powell testifies in senator's trial
The jury in the corruption trial of Sen. Ted Stevens will hear former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and others testify Friday about the Alaska Republican's character.
Palin trooper inquiry set for release
Alaska lawmakers huddled behind closed doors Friday to review a report on Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner, who says he was sacked for resisting pressure to fire the governor's ex-brother-in-law.
When president is hurt, who needs to know?
March 30, 1981. Arguably the most powerful man in the world is shot.
Talk radio hosts claim Magic faked AIDS
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Longtime 'All My Children' character dies
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Health

Even presidents need time to chill out
Like the rest of us, Presidents work best when they take regular respites from the burdens of their position, according to White House insiders. From golfing to horeseback riding to bowling, each Chief Executive had his own way of unwinding.
Dalai Lama taken to hospital in India
The Dalai Lama was hospitalized Thursday night in New Delhi, one of his secretaries told CNN Friday.
CDC: 1 in 4 girls got cervical cancer shot
About one in four teen girls last year got the groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Poll: Nearly half fear McCain wouldn't finish term
It's one of the largest age gaps between presidential candidates in American history.
Milk scandal: 10,000 Chinese kids still ail
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Aspirin, ibuprofen may cut breast cancer risk
Can taking aspirin or ibuprofen reduce your risk of getting breast cancer? One of the largest studies of its kind suggests that the answer might be yes.

Entertainment

The surprise film hit of the fall
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Longtime 'All My Children' actress dies
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Review: 'Body of Lies' flat
Three years after his Crusades epic "Kingdom of Heaven," director Ridley Scott returns to the shifting sands of the Middle East with "Body of Lies." Unfortunately, despite the star power of Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, the movie lags.
Hugh Hefner's crazy, sex-fueled life
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Cyndi Lauper and her hero fight for gay rights
Throughout her career, singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper has promoted gay and lesbian rights. She has a personal connection to this cause -- her sister is a lesbian -- but she also believes it's a matter of fairness.
Jolie shown breastfeeding on magazine cover
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Lohan wants camera off for deposition
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'Motorcycle' man taking on Kerouac
When Brazilian director Walter Salles films a movie, the journey is often more interesting than the final destination.
'Real Housewives' live large in new city
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Jennifer Hudson puts focus back on singing
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Travel

Longboat Key offers serenity now
Like any sun-drenched beach paradise, Longboat Key offers water sports, biking and tennis, but the best way to enjoy the island may be by doing nothing at all.
Smiling Parisians show you their city, for free
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Atlanta welcomes Louvre masterpieces
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Top 10 bed-and-breakfast towns
Now's a prime time to enjoy a cozy bed-and-breakfast. Whether you want to trek a nature trail or shop along a dock, these places offer a great escape.
U.S. air-traffic network outdated, costly
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Troubleshooter: A married name snafu
Shaun Francis' daughter has the wrong name on her airline ticket. It's her married name, and her passport still has her maiden name. The airline is happy to fix the ticket -- for a $400 fee. But is that right?
Japan: No room at the inn for foreigners
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Feds go forward with NYC airport experiment
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The secrets to happy house swapping
I live in New York. But I also have flats in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and I keep a condo in Miami, a château in Switzerland and a pied-à-terre in every Paris arrondissement. You see, I'm a house swapper.

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