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Israel and Hamas close to prisoner swap

Closing in on Israel-Hamas Prisoner Swap

Israel and Hamas admit significant progress in prisoner swap deal.
PHOTO Afghan President Hamid Karzai gestures upon his arrival for his swearing in ceremony as the country's president for another five years.

Is Karzai Purging Corruption or Opposition?

Reports suggest Afghan president has begun combating corruption.

Miners' Families Demand Answers in China Mine Blast

Miners' families demand answers in China mine explosion that killed at least 104

Woman Found 25 Hours After Indonesia Ferry Sank

Rescuers find survivor at sea, 25 hours after Indonesian ferry sank; 29 dead.

Growing up in China a Tough Business?

All work and no play is the norm for most children in China.

Killer Kangaroo Attacks Man and His Dog

Kangaroo tries to drown dog, attacks owner during rescue.

A Shrine Planned For Michael Jackson's Glove?

Macau plans Michael Jackson shrine to house iconic glove.

Russian Billionaire Spends Millions on Hitler's Car

Germany newspaper: Russian billionaire buys Hitler's old Mercedes for millions.

Philippines Declares Emergency After 24 Killed

Philippines declares emergency in southern provinces after gunmen ambush convoy, killing 24

Trial of Khmer Rouge Prison Chief in Final Stage

Prosecutors at UN-backed tribunal demand 'lengthy' sentence for Khmer Rouge prison chief

AP Enterprise: Bullet Tears Open Somali Boy's Face

AP Enterprise: Somali boy becomes face of war after bullet leaves a lifelong scar

Green Room: Future of Afghanistan

Backstage with Will, Reich, Cheney and Isaacson.

Honoring the Fallen

A small town in Britain honors those lost at war in Afghanistan.

A Penguin Case of Puppy Love

Sandy won't integrate into penguin population because she loves her zookeeper.
The World Newser
The World Newser | posted today at 9:27 PM EST
Happy Thanksgving week folks. Here's tonight's news...... THE ECONOMY/JOBS-Green shoots. We’ve been hearing about “green shoots” for awhile now, those tantalizing examples of an economy on the... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 6:30 PM EST
Late today, government safety officials announced the biggest crib recall in U.S. history -- more than two million cribs made by the Stork Craft company. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 2:43 PM EST
America has gone from a nation of credit card charging spenders to savers. And the Grinch appears to be poised to steel this Christmas too. The savings rate has jumped way up in the past year.... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 1:29 PM EST
There’s been rumblings of late about 2012. Not the movie but the upcoming presidential election. Much of the talk, the speculation really, has centered around Sarah Palin. She did not rule anything in... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 12:13 PM EST
ABC's Stu Schutzman reports from New York: Not so much President Lyndon Baines Johnson as Senator Lyndon Johnson. Senate Democrats need a leader like LBJ now more than ever. Johnson wouldn’t have... [continue]
The World Newser | posted today at 11:00 AM EST
The Twilight Saga: New Moon is doing gangbusters at the box office. A huge opening weekend -- in fact one of the biggest -- for a movie and THE biggest for a movie premiering outside the big summer... [continue]
 
Today's Goat
Startled kangeroo slashes man and tries to drown his dog. Not such a cute 'roo.
Today's Quote
Laurie Sullenbuger
after husband Chesley became famous for safely landing a plane in the Hudson River.
Today's Angel
Woman plucked from choppy seas 25 hours after leaping from sinking ferry.
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