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Nissan to build plug-in car in UK
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Kidnapped British boy reunited with father in Pakistan
A five-year-old British boy reunited with his father Thursday in Pakistan after being kidnapped by gunmen while on vacation, authorities said.
Obama's physical not like yours
President Obama's annual physical in February included blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate checks -- tests familiar to any of us who receives a regular check-up.
Rocker Alex Chilton of the 'Box Tops' dies
Rock guitarist and singer Alex Chilton, known for his work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, died Wednesday.
Clinton in Russia for nuke, Mideast talks
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Russia on Thursday to jump-start talks on two diplomatic fronts: a new nuclear treaty between the countries and the stalled Mideast peace process.
Nigeria's acting president sacks Cabinet
Nigeria's acting president dissolved his Cabinet on Wednesday, asserting his authority over the country's government while ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua remains sidelined.
Cornell on edge after recent wave of student suicides
A wave of suicides at Cornell University in the past two semesters is a "public health crisis," the school's mental health initiatives director said.
Alleged al Qaeda operative believed dead
A suspected al Qaeda member believed to have played a key role in a deadly December attack on CIA employees in Afghanistan appears to have been killed, a U.S. counterterrorism official told CNN Wednesday.
Haiti 'orphans' taken by missionaries reunite with families
Tears stream down 12-year-old Daphnis Adrien's face on the day he is supposed to be reunited with his family after six weeks of separation.
Purported al-Awlaki message calls for jihad against U.S.
American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is calling for jihad against America, claiming "America is evil" in a new audio message obtained by CNN.
Betty White credits longevity to 'blind luck'
Comedian Betty White -- currently enjoying a career resurgence at age 88 -- said Wednesday that she credits her longevity in the entertainment industry to "sheer blind luck."
Medical examiner rules deaths accidental as sweat lodge guru faces charges
The October deaths of three people who participated in a sweat lodge ceremony in Arizona have been ruled accidental, according to autopsy results released Wednesday.
U.S. believes al Qaeda still deadly but 'on the run'
An intercepted message indicates some members of al Qaeda are looking to the group's founder for more visible leadership, a U.S. intelligence official told CNN Wednesday after CIA director Leon Panetta talked about the message in a newspaper interview.
Police swoop for suspects linked to kidnapping of British boy
Police have arrested five people in Spain and France who are linked to the kidnapping of a 5-year-old British boy in Pakistan, Spanish police said Wednesday.
Presidential shamrock ceremony had inauspicious beginning
It was a balmy March day in Washington as the Irish ambassador to the U.S. headed to the White House. He carried a small gift for the president: a box of Irish shamrock in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
CNN Student News Transcript: March 18, 2010
March 18, 2010
Tennis: Nadal still a survivor
World number three Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated John Isner of the United States 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 in quarterfinal action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
Idaho challenges national health care proposal; more states may follow
Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to pass a law saying no thanks to part of President Obama's health care proposal.
Ahead of strike, British Airways asks frequent flyers for help
After years of treating them like royalty, British Airways is asking the super-elite travelers who carry its Premier card for a little love in return.
Cardinal apologizes for child abuse 'failures'
The head of the Irish Catholic Church, Cardinal Sean Brady, admitted Wednesday that the church's response to abuse had been "hopelessly inadequate."
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Kidnapped British boy reunited with father in Pakistan
A five-year-old British boy reunited with his father Thursday in Pakistan after being kidnapped by gunmen while on vacation, authorities said.
Obama's physical not like yours
President Obama's annual physical in February included blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate checks -- tests familiar to any of us who receives a regular check-up.
Rocker Alex Chilton of the 'Box Tops' dies
Rock guitarist and singer Alex Chilton, known for his work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, died Wednesday.
Clinton in Russia for nuke, Mideast talks
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Russia on Thursday to jump-start talks on two diplomatic fronts: a new nuclear treaty between the countries and the stalled Mideast peace process.
Nigeria's acting president sacks Cabinet
Nigeria's acting president dissolved his Cabinet on Wednesday, asserting his authority over the country's government while ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua remains sidelined.
Cornell on edge after recent wave of student suicides
A wave of suicides at Cornell University in the past two semesters is a "public health crisis," the school's mental health initiatives director said.
Alleged al Qaeda operative believed dead
A suspected al Qaeda member believed to have played a key role in a deadly December attack on CIA employees in Afghanistan appears to have been killed, a U.S. counterterrorism official told CNN Wednesday.
Haiti 'orphans' taken by missionaries reunite with families
Tears stream down 12-year-old Daphnis Adrien's face on the day he is supposed to be reunited with his family after six weeks of separation.
Purported al-Awlaki message calls for jihad against U.S.
American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is calling for jihad against America, claiming "America is evil" in a new audio message obtained by CNN.
Betty White credits longevity to 'blind luck'
Comedian Betty White -- currently enjoying a career resurgence at age 88 -- said Wednesday that she credits her longevity in the entertainment industry to "sheer blind luck."
Medical examiner rules deaths accidental as sweat lodge guru faces charges
The October deaths of three people who participated in a sweat lodge ceremony in Arizona have been ruled accidental, according to autopsy results released Wednesday.
U.S. believes al Qaeda still deadly but 'on the run'
An intercepted message indicates some members of al Qaeda are looking to the group's founder for more visible leadership, a U.S. intelligence official told CNN Wednesday after CIA director Leon Panetta talked about the message in a newspaper interview.
Police swoop for suspects linked to kidnapping of British boy
Police have arrested five people in Spain and France who are linked to the kidnapping of a 5-year-old British boy in Pakistan, Spanish police said Wednesday.
Presidential shamrock ceremony had inauspicious beginning
It was a balmy March day in Washington as the Irish ambassador to the U.S. headed to the White House. He carried a small gift for the president: a box of Irish shamrock in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
CNN Student News Transcript: March 18, 2010
March 18, 2010
Tennis: Nadal still a survivor
World number three Rafael Nadal of Spain defeated John Isner of the United States 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 in quarterfinal action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.
Idaho challenges national health care proposal; more states may follow
Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to pass a law saying no thanks to part of President Obama's health care proposal.
Ahead of strike, British Airways asks frequent flyers for help
After years of treating them like royalty, British Airways is asking the super-elite travelers who carry its Premier card for a little love in return.
Cardinal apologizes for child abuse 'failures'
The head of the Irish Catholic Church, Cardinal Sean Brady, admitted Wednesday that the church's response to abuse had been "hopelessly inadequate."
Published on Tuesday, December 9 2008 by Medias Libres
