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Somali Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi, third left, and Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Aidid, right, with his delegate as he arrives in Mogadishu. The prime minister promised thousands of cheering Somalis peace and stability after he drove through battle-scarred Mogadishu in an armed convoy. (Photo by AP Photo)

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Somalia's Islamists vow to continue fight

Somalia’s Islamic leader vowed to continue the fight against Ethiopia. “We will not leave Somalia,” said the leader of the Council of Islamic Courts.

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MSNBC

Day of mourning set for President Ford; tributes start in California

The formal mourning of Gerald Ford begins with a viewing at a church pulpit just feet from where he and his wife sat every Sunday after their White House years.

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Yahoo! News

Bush both 'hero' and 'villian' of 2006

When people were asked in an Associated Press-AOL News poll to name the villains and heroes of the year, President Bush topped both lists.

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Boston Globe

Judge: Saddam to be executed by Saturday

Saddam Hussein has been transferred from U.S. custody, and an Iraqi judge said he would be executed no later than Saturday.

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Saddam bids family farewell

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Gulf Times

Piled-high city: Second major storm slams Colorado

Coloradans still digging out from under the remnants of last week's blizzard had to contend with the arrival of a second major holiday-season snowstorm.

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Denver Post

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Denver airport struggles to stay open

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Rocky Mountain News

S. Korean report calls N. Korea a threat

South Korea's Defense Ministry said North Korea is believed to have about 110 pounds of plutonium, enough to produce up to seven nuclear weapons.

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USA Today

Rice still struggling for success

Condoleezza Rice wraps up her first two years as secretary of state with few diplomatic successes and fewer signs she plans to change course.

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NATION

Drug gangs unleash havoc in Rio, 18 die

Heavily armed drug gangs unleashed a wave of attacks on police stations and public roadways, and at least 18 people were killed in the confrontations.

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International Herald Tribune

India police find child skeletons

Indian police say they have found bags containing the clothes and skeletons of a number of small children near Delhi.

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BBC

Muslim pilgrims pray for peace at Mount Arafat

More than 2 million elated Muslim pilgrims crowded onto holy Mount Arafat near Mecca, praying for Muslims around the world and hoping for a safe haj.

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Reuters

BUSINESS

Apple says options probe clears execs

Apple Computer Inc. said its probe of stock-option grants found no misconduct by current management.

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Yahoo! News

Clean and green ETFs

Socially responsible funds for years were large-cap funds with alcohol and tobacco cut out. Offerings have evolved considerably in recent years.

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Forbes

Sen. Johnson still in critical condition

A spokeswoman for South Dakota Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson says he will not be present in the first days of the new Congress next week but is continuing to improve.

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Opera that depicts Bush, Blair dancing in underwear is canceled

La Scala has canceled an opera that includes a scene with actors dancing in underwear while wearing masks of George Bush and Tony Blair.

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Minneapolis Star Tribune

SPORTS

Knight's quest for wins record falls short

Steve Alford, John Havlicek, Jerry Tarkanian and Fuzzy Zoeller traveled to cotton country to see Bob Knight make history. If they don't mind sticking around a few days, they can watch him try again.

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ESPN

Mike Tyson released after drug arrest

Mike Tyson was released from jail without bond on a felony drug possession charge after an early-morning arrest.

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Stem cells: Tapping a different source

A biotech CEO thinks companies should aid in the storage of umbilical cord blood, a source of cells that can play a vital role in curing diseases.

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Scientists discover gene therapy for depression

Scientists have discovered a new gene that makes mice happy, a finding that suggests another avenue of drugs for improving depression in humans.

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GOOD NEWS

Holding husband's hand can relieve stress

Husbands and wives lean on each other, but it turns out that lending a hand is good, too. Research found that women experienced less anxiety when they held their husbands' hands.

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San Francisco Chronicle

Simple act turns hairdresser into hero

The Weber family is counting their blessings this holiday season that people like Amy Hutzel still take the time to worry about the welfare of others.

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Dayton Daily News

NATION

FBI joins search for missing twins, mother

Feds believe woman fled to Canada after taking kids from adoptive parents.

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MSNBC

Duke lacrosse prosecutor faces ethics complaint

The N.C. State Bar accused Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong of violating ethics rules.

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News & Observer

EDUCATION

Bright pupils in UK to receive vouchers for extra lessons

A voucher system to provide extra lessons for the brightest 10 percent of children in England is being introduced in schools, the Department for Education and Skills said.

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Guardian

Learning for every age

Since the beginning of the school year, the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin school has been trying out the multiage classroom as a way to raise student achievement and forge better relationships with parents and students.

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Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Climate change blamed for 'dramatic' ice shelf break

A giant ice shelf has snapped free from an island south of the North Pole, scientists said, citing climate change as a "major" reason for the event.

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CBS

Scientists work on map of climate change

Scientists in Antarctica spent Christmas Day drilling for clues about how massive ice sheets responded to past temperature changes.

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Yahoo! News

ENVIRONMENT

'Star Wars' on parade

If you see Darth Vader and 200 stormtroopers marching through Pasadena on New Year's Day, don't worry: You're not seeing things because you drank too much the night before.

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Variety

Who will kill Harry Potter? You-know-who leads bets

Sorry to break everyone’s hearts, but the odds on Harry Potter surviving the Deathly Hallows is lessening.

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India Times

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Pill tricks body into losing weight

An obesity pill that can help women drop two dress sizes in a year has been hailed by scientists after stunning test results.

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Daily Mail

Most Americans want public policies to prevent obesity

A large majority of Americans say they support changes in public policy to stem the rising tide of obesity among adults, a new survey shows.

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HealthDay

SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION

Graham cited as 'most admired' for 50th Time

Evangelist Billy Graham has been named in the Gallup Poll's top 10 "most admired" men list for a record 50th time.

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