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Beware of Wild Turkeys Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:14:31 GMT
Ten to 15 wild turkeys have taken over one Madison, Wisconsin, Neighborhood. Postal workers say the turkeys have attacked them on occasion. They say they are now protecting themselves to fend off the foul. (April 17)

New Buses Drive Cuba's 'Camello' Off Streets Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:17:37 GMT
First it's the stink of diesel, then a roar, and finally the smoke that tells you the 'camello' or camel is coming. It's actually two buses welded on a flatbed. However, Cuba is changing, and the vanishing camello' is a vivid example. (April 19)

Olympic Torch Relay Through Thailand Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:07:16 GMT
China supporters and pro-Tibet demonstrators heckled each other Saturday as thousands of people followed the Olympic torch through Bangkok's sweltering streets amid tight security. (April 19)

Today in History for Saturday, April 19th Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:14:40 GMT
Highlights of this day in history: The Oklahoma City bombing; The American Revolution begins; Benedict XVI becomes pope; The Branch Davidian siege ends in flames; Grace Kelly marries Monaco's Prince Rainier; 'The Producers' opens. (April 19)

Raw Video: Police Put Down Pro-Tibet Rally Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:42:34 GMT
About 100 Tibetans were arrested on Friday after staging a series of demonstrations in Nepal's capital to protest against China's crackdown on the recent uprising in Tibet. (April 18)

Today in History for Friday, April 18th Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:14:36 GMT
Highlights of this day in history: The San Francisco earthquake; What becomes known as 'Paul Revere's ride'; A suicide bomb hits the U.S. embassy in Lebanon; Physicist Albert Einstein dies; Wayne Gretzky plays his last NHL game. (April 18)

Raw Video: Olympic Torch Arrives in Bangkok Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:43:32 GMT
The Olympic torch arrived in Thailand early Friday morning. The flame will be kept at a hotel in Bangkok on Friday and the relay will be held on Saturday. (April 18)

Bush, British PM Push Tough Approach on Iran Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:39:05 GMT
President Bush, speaking at a press conference with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, called it 'naive' to think Iran could not transfer nuclear enrichment knowledge from any energy purposes to produce an atomic bomb. (April 17)

Raw Video: Sparks Fly During Emergency Landing Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:36:47 GMT
A Japanese domestic flight spurted sparks from one of its main wheels on Thursday as it landed at a southern Japanese airport but none of its 141 passengers were injured. (April 17)

Suicide Bomber Kills 50 in Iraq Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:06:38 GMT
A funeral for two brothers who belonged to an anti-al-Qaida group was targeted by a suicide bomber leaving at least 50 mourners dead. (April 17)

Raw Video: Polar Bear Cub Makes Debut Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:28:36 GMT
A four-month polar bear cub is now on display at the Stuggart Zoo in Germany. The bear is seen sticking close to its mother on its first day in public viewing. (April 17)

Today in History for Thursday, April 17th Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:11:11 GMT
Highlights of this day in history: Cuban exiles launch the failed Bay of Pigs invasion; Apollo 13 splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean; Benjamin Franklin dies; Financier J.P. Morgan born; Ford rolls out the Mustang. (April 17)

British PM Arrives for Visit With Bush Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:37:37 GMT
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in Washington for talks with President Bush. Earlier in the day, he addressed the U.N. Security Council and predicted closer relations between the U.S. and Europe in coming years. (April 16)

Bush Meets S. Korean President at Camp David Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:04:26 GMT
President Bush and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak say there still is a chance to get North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons programs. Side by side at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. (April 19)

Bush Wants Congress to Reconsider Columbia Trade Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:47:26 GMT
President George W. Bush, ahead of his trip next week to a summit with North American leaders, said Saturday that the House's decision to block a vote on a Colombia free trade agreement was a "serious error" and urged Congress to reconsider. (April 19)

Pope Celebrates Mass at NY's St. Patrick's Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:26:19 GMT
Cardinals and bishops, priests and nuns are jammed inside New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral for a Mass with Pope Benedict. Benedict was met this morning by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, while former Mayor Rudy Giuliani is inside.(April 19)

Pope Meets With MLK's Daughter Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:57:51 GMT
Pope Benedict met with leaders from several denominations Friday. Among them was Bernice A. King, daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and an elder at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Ga. (April 19)

Judge: All Polygamist Kids to Stay in Custody Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:46:12 GMT
The more than 400 children taken from the compound of a polygamous sect in Texas won't be returning right away. A judge has ruled that they must remain in state custody and undergo genetic testing. (April 19) (April 19)

Judge Orders Rezko Freed on $8.5 Million Bond Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:13:21 GMT
Political fundraiser Antoin 'Tony' Rezko was freed on $8.5 million bond Friday pending the outcome of his trial on charges of scheming to get kickbacks from firms seeking state business. (April 19)

Pope Benedict Calls for International Unity Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:39:40 GMT
Pope Benedict has told diplomats that the world's problems call for collective intervention. Speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, Benedict said the promotion of human rights is the key to eliminating inequalities and increasing security. (April 19)

Pope Visits New York Synagogue Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:17:06 GMT
Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to visit an American synagogue Friday, bringing greetings for the Passover holiday and accepting gifts of matzo and a seder plate. (April 19)

Supporters, Protestors Greet Pope at UN Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:59:54 GMT
Several hundred supporters, many of them Hispanic, turned up outside the U.N., standing behind metal police barricades as Pope Benedict spoke. (April 18)

First Person: Clergy Sex Abuse Victim Meets Pope Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:09:42 GMT
A Boston-area clergy sex abuse victim describes the meeting with Pope Benedict where he told the pontiff he was abused by a priest when he was an alter boy. (April 18)

Expert Calls Polygamous Sect Belief 'Abusive' Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:38:46 GMT
A psychiatrist has told a judge that he believes the belief system at a polygamous sect is abusive. A day of custody hearings was under way Friday to determine what should be done with the more than 400 children taken from a secluded ranch. (April 18)

Clergy Sex Abuse Victim Talks About Pope Meeting Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:04:39 GMT
A Boston-area clergy sexual abuse victim speaks out about meeting Pope Benedict XVI during his first visit to the United States as pontiff. (April 18)

Raw Video: Explosives Detonated in Puerto Rico Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:55:21 GMT
Observers winced as workers gave the signal Thursday to detonate a pile of old mortar shells and unexploded munitions on this former U.S. Navy bombing range that was once the focus of heated protest. (April 18)

'Cursed' Red Sox Jersey Goes Up for Auction Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:02:32 GMT
A secretly buried jersey that was supposed to start a curse has instead become a goodwill gesture. The official charity of the Red Sox began an eBay auction for the David Ortiz jersey that was buried under the New York Yankees' new stadium. (April 18)

Abandoned Pup Rescued From Remote Island Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:38:01 GMT
A cocker spaniel named Snickers was rescued from a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. His stranded owners were forced to abandon him when their own rescuers refused to take the dog onboard the rescue boat. (April 18)

Caught-on-Tape: Attempted Gator Heist Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:37:33 GMT
Five college students face charges after police say they tried to steal a baby alligator form a miniature golf course in Daytona Beach, Florida. (April 18)

AP Campaign Minute Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:28:37 GMT
Here's the latest news from the campaign trail for Friday, April 18: McCain releases tax returns; Clinton talks of pressures of the presidency; Clinton supporter says she needs win in Pennsylvania; Bloomberg continues to withhold endorsement.

Quake Rattles Much of the Midwest Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:22:33 GMT
Residents across the Midwest were awakened Friday by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. It happened just before 4:37 a.m. and was centered in southern Illinois, near the Indiana border. (April 18)

Raw Video: Quake Strikes During Weathercast Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:12:04 GMT
The earthquake that rattled several states Friday morning struck while a meteorologist from WFIE-TV in Evansville, Indiana was on the air. (April 18)

Bush Calls Pope Visit 'Unbelievable' Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:22:03 GMT
Speaking at the National Catholic Prayer Breafast in Washington Friday, President Bush reflected on the exciting week he spent hosting Pope Benedict XVI. (April 18)

First Person: Sex Abuse Attorney Speaks Out Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:52:48 GMT
The attorney for dozens of clergy sex abuse victims says the pope is taking the right step in talking with sex abuse victims. However, he adds that the pontiff needs to talk to more victims for longer periods of time. (April 18)

New Airport Scanners Too Revealing? Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:44:23 GMT
Airports in New York and Los Angeles are testing out body scanners that allow security screeners to see what's under a passenger's clothing. (April 18)

AP-Yahoo Poll: Obama Overtaking Clinton Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:20:12 GMT
The protracted presidential battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton has dented both of their images, but Clinton has suffered more, and Democratic voters no longer see her as their party's strongest contender. (April 18)

New York Gets Ready for Papal Visit Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:29:03 GMT
New York City is putting the final touches on security and other preparations hours ahead of Pope Benedict XVI's arrival. (April 18)

A wife's love in the form of a kidney Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:00 EST
Martin Guerrero always loved the thrill of flying.

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