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Kennedy Lauds Obama As Worthy Heir To JFK
Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts endorsed Barack Obama for president, calling him a “man with extraordinary gifts of leadership and character,” and a worthy heir to his assassinated brother.

Craigslist Ad Sought “Silent Assassin”
A woman advertised on Craigslist for a hitman to kill the wife of a man with whom she’d had an affair, authorities say. Ann Marie Linscott, 49, offered $5,000 to a “silent assassin” for the hit.

Hershey Shelves Cocaine Look-Alike Candy
The Hershey Co. is stopping production of Ice Breakers Pacs in response to criticism that the mints look too much like illegal street drugs, the company’s president and chief executive officer said Thursday.

Avalanches Claim Three Lives In Calif.
A third body has been found after a series of avalanches struck the mountains outside Los Angeles, authorities said, while Southern California braced for more powerful storms that have pounded the area with heavy snow and rain.

Dad Accused Of Doping Girl To See Mistress
A man accused of drugging his 9-year-old daughter with cold medicine so he could meet his mistress has pleaded guilty to endangerment for leaving the girl and her younger sister alone at night.

Gandhi’s Grandson Angers Jewish Community
Intemperate remarks about Israel and Jews being “the biggest players” in a global culture of violence have gotten a grandson of Gandhi removed as president of the peace center he launched in 1991.

NY Billionaire Faces $50M Sex Abuse Suit
A teenage girl filed a $50 million lawsuit against a New York billionaire on Thursday, saying he sexually abused her when she was 14. Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney, Gerald Lefcourt, said the allegations are false.

Bush Urges Congress To Pass Stimulus Bill
President Bush urged Congress to quickly pass an economic stimulus package void of extraneous spending, saying “I strongly believe it would be a mistake to delay or derail this bill.”

Worst Sales Of New Homes On Record
The Commerce Department reported sales of new homes plunged by a record amount in 2007, 26.4 percent, while prices posted the weakest showing in 16 years. It was the worst sales year on record.

A New American Gold Rush
The slumping economy has a silver lining, and it’s gold. That means there’s an easy way to turn old jewelry into new cash in your pocket. Randall Pinkston has the story.

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Leader Of Greek Orthodox Church Dies
The leader of Greece’s powerful Orthodox Church, Archbishop Christodoulos, who eased centuries of tension with the Vatican but was viewed as reactionary by his liberal critics, died. He was 69.

The One-In-Six-Billion Girl
It’s never happened before, but one Australian girl is proving to be a medical miracle. After a transplant, her body not only accepted the organ, but transformed itself around it. Richard Schlesinger reports.

Egypt Losing Patience With Gaza Chaos
In its first public criticism of Gaza’s Hamas rulers, Egypt complained of “provocations” during the Gaza-Egypt border crisis and said more than three dozen members of its security forces were hospitalized as a result.

Germans Call for Calm Debate on U.S. Plan
German official calls for calm debate on U.S. anti-missile program

Blast Kills Lebanese Terror Investigator
An explosion targeted a U.S. Embassy vehicle today in northern Beirut, reportedly killing four Lebanese and injuring a local embassy employee just ahead of a farewell reception for the American ambassador, officials said.

5 GIs Killed In Northern Iraq
A roadside bomb killed five American soldiers in Iraq’s northern Ninevah province, the U.S. military said. Two U.S. soldiers were killed in separate bombings in Baghdad, bringing the U.S. death toll in Iraq to 3,934.

Asian, European Markets Continue Slide
Global market turmoil continued into a second week as Asian markets tumbled in the wake of Wall Street’s sell-off Friday amid persistent worries about a possible U.S. - and worldwide - economic slowdown.

Charity Workers Convicted Of Kidnap Plot
A court sentenced six French charity workers to eight years in prison in France, after they were convicted in Chad of trying to kidnap 103 children they claimed were orphans from Darfur, most of whom in fact had at least one parent or adult relative.

Pakistan Troops Kill 40 Militants
Troops backed by helicopters killed 40 militants in clashes close to the Afghan border, while police in the capital fired volleys of tear gas at protesters calling for President Pervez Musharraf to step down.

Bush’s War On Terror Shifting Targets
There is an increasing and profound shift in the primary focus of the White House’s war on terror, setting sights on Pakistan, and once again on Afghanistan, where al Qaeda and other militant movements are stepping up their fight.

Is The Internet Linked To Welsh Suicides?
A small town in Wales is dealing with a string of suicides that some believe is Internet-related. Seven young people have taken their own lives this year, and one link connecting them is their shared use of a social network site.

Wide-Open Gaza-Egypt Border Angers Israel
Gaza’s border with Egypt is still wide open, in spite of Egyptian promises to reseal it. As thousands of Gazans stock up on supplies, Israel says, as the residents are getting what they need from Egypt, it will sever all ties with the territory.

U.S. Prepared To Send Troops To Pakistan
The Bush administration is willing to send a small number of U.S. combat troops to Pakistan to help fight the insurgency there if Pakistani authorities ask for such help, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.

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Ex-Kosovo Prime Minister Goes on Trial
Former Kosovo prime minister goes on trial on war crimes charges

Mexico City Rolls Out Sex-Segregated Buses
Groping and verbal harassment is an exasperating reality for women using public transportation in Mexico City. The subway system has long had ladies-only cars during rush hour - now the the city has rolled out “ladies only” buses.

Pakistan’s Army Steps Aside From Election
Pakistan”s military chief appeared to be distancing the country”s influential army from direct involvement in next month”s parliamentary elections, in an apparent bid to keep the army out of any potential controversy.

Stats Don’t Tell Whole Story Of U.K. Crime
Britain’s government has claimed great success in reducing crime statistics. Larry Miller thinks some statistics may be missing, as the nation contemplates metal detectors to prevent stabbings at schools.

China’s Leader Wants Renewed Propaganda
Chinese President Hu Jintao has told officials to breathe new life into propaganda efforts, putting renewed emphasis on a key pillar of Communist rule ahead of this summer’s Beijing Olympic Games.

Trapped Paramedic Survives 4 Days On Dirt
A Canadian paramedic trapped under his all-terrain vehicle ate rotten meat and fended off snarling animals to survive for 96 hours in Alberta bush country before he was discovered by a hiker.

Gore, Bono Press West On Climate, Poverty
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Irish rock singer Bono warned the World Economic Forum in Davos that efforts to tackle climate change and global poverty were lagging, and not improving conditions as much as is needed.

American Woman Kidnapped In Afghanistan
Gunmen kidnapped a burqa-clad American aid worker and her driver while they were driving through a residential section of southern Afghanistan’s largest city early Saturday, a provincial governor said.

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