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A Florida man imprisoned for kidnapping and rape is free after genetic tests show he couldn't have committed the crimes. Full story
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High court rules boy stays in Brazil for now
David Goldman, right, is in the country to claim son, but the reunion delayed. Story | Video
Cities roll up pavement, lay gravel
Some cash-strapped towns and counties find pavement is too expensive and are tearing up battered roads. Full story
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Job losses send disability claims soaring
Advocates and officials say two main factors are driving the surge in disability filings: the aging of the baby boomer generation and the slumping economy.
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DNA clears man after 35 years in prison
A Florida man who spent 35 years behind bars for kidnapping and rape is free after genetic tests show he couldn't have committed the crimes.
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Climate talks make late progress, but enough?
Pieces of a climate deal fall into place with new offers from the U.S. and China, but other tough issues remain before world leaders can sign off on a political accord Friday.
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U.S. gathered intel on Nation of Islam
Homeland security officials improperly gathered intelligence on the Nation of Islam, a black Muslim group, according to documents made public Wednesday.
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Top U.S. officer visits Afghan front lines
In a visit to the front lines, Joint Chiefs chair Adm. Mike Mullen says the southern region of Afghanistan "is absolutely vital to our national interests.'
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Blacks urge effort to improve census count
Black groups urge the government to improve the count of African-Americans in next year's census, saying they won't be satisfied with a tally that has historically overlooked millions.
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Vatican defrocks African archbishop
The Vatican moves to thwart renegade African Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo from ordaining more bishops in defiance of the pope, stripping him of his priestly functions.
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Marlo Thomas: A passion for sick kids
Cause Celeb talks with actress Marlo Thomas about her ongoing work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which strives to find cures and save children with cancer and other diseases.
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Teacher on leave for choir's Hooters lunch
An Arizona music teacher whose students performed at a presidential inauguration event is on administrative leave after taking 40 high school students to a Hooters restaurant.
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