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The stroke that disconnected Cathy Hutchinson’s brain from her body has kept her silent and unable to move for more than 14 years. But science is starting to change all that. Full story

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What's behind China's crackdown on foreigners?

China has launched a 100-day crackdown against illegal immigration and illegal employment in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault case involving a British national who was videotaped allegedly attempting to force himself on a Chinese woman.

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Romney, aided by prop, pushes debt message in swing state Florida

Mitt Romney continued to drive a debt-oriented message on Wednesday, extending his "prairie fire" of debt metaphor with the assistance of a debt clock.

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Fallout from Greek crisis set to go global

As Greece teeters on the edge of financial collapse, European officials have a new task before them: preventing the financial turmoil from spreading around the rest of the world.

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Thunder rally past Lakers for wild Game 2 win

Kevin Durant scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

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Guys have the edge going into 'Idol' finale

While a gambler would probably lay the odds on a Josh-Phillip finale, there’s a legitimate case to be made that any of the remaining contestants could be in danger this week.

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Paralyzed woman gets mind-controlled robot arm

The stroke that disconnected Cathy Hutchinson’s brain from her body has kept her silent and unable to move for more than 14 years. But science is starting to change all that.

No tears as Ga. student sees bacteria-ravaged hands
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US-Russian crew arrives at space station

An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station early Thursday, kicking off a four-month stay aboard the orbiting laboratory.

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Climber's sky-high dreams dashed far below Everest summit

After months of training and shelling out $55,000, Joe Martinet’s dream of climbing Mount Everest ended abruptly when the guide service he was using canceled the trip because of safety concerns.

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