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Pentagon bars release of detainee photos

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:33:27 EST

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is blocking the release of photos apparently showing abuse of suspected terrorists and foreign troops, documents say.

Baby in British court battle dies

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:15:13 EST

A severely ill toddler at the center of a legal battle between his parents has died days after his father agreed to switch off his ventilator.

Obama begins China visit

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:59:31 EST

President Obama headed to China on Sunday, where his pending arrival, while widely anticipated, has created waves, good and bad.

Gitmo detainees headed to Illinois?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:08:37 EST

A prison in northern Illinois is the leading contender to house some detainees from Guantanamo, two Obama administration officials told CNN on Saturday.

Thousands mourn goalkeeper Enke

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:25:39 EST

Thousands of fans packed a German stadium today for a funeral service for Robert Enke, captain of the Hannover 96 soccer club. Suicide is suspected.

Mother of missing N.C. girl charged

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:06:55 EST

The mother of a missing 5-year-old girl from North Carolina has been charged with human trafficking and other offenses, authorities said Saturday night.

Men's sex charges stun neighbor

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:24:01 EST

A man who for 20 years has lived near one of six men accused of sexually abusing young relatives said he finds the allegations "absolutely unbelievable."

U.N.: 1 billion worldwide face starvation

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:04:16 EST

The United Nations launched an online appeal for individual donations to fight hunger as donor nations tackle an economic crisis and, for the first time in history, more than 1 billion face starvation worldwide.

Obama to Myanmar: Free Suu Kyi

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:09:24 EST

President Obama on Sunday called for the release of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.