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Thousands turn out to honor slain officers
A procession of 2,000 cars followed the flag-draped caskets of four slain police officers to a memorial service Tuesday as thousands of mourners lined the streets.
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Senate Dems near health care agreement
Democrats say they are getting close to pushing President Barack Obama's health care bill through the Senate.
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Obama set to extend bank bailout fund
The Obama administration plans to announce on Wednesday that it intends to extend the life of the $700 billion financial bailout fund until next October, officials said Tuesday.
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All quiet on the Holliday front
CTB: While hot stove news swirls around second-tier free agents, the biggest prize of all — slugger Matt Holliday — is flying under the radar.
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Scoop: Kate says kids ‘sobbing’ at loss of cameras
Barbara Walters “10 Most Fascinating People” special has become a bit predictable, but leave it to Kate Gosselin to spark some interest in this year's show.
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Autism seen as asset, not liability, in some jobs
Autism is often seen as a heartbreaking diagnosis. But in some careers, the very traits that are hallmarks of some forms of the disorder are being seen as desirable job skills.
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Hubble telescope spots most distant galaxies
The revamped Hubble Space Telescope has spied what might be the oldest, most distant galaxies yet seen, astronomers announced today.
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Hang 10! Legendary surfing contest is on
A surfing contest in Hawaii that is only held in extreme conditions is on for the first time in five years, thanks to the massive waves pounding Oahu's famed North Shore.
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