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Children of Uganda find brass family

By Anna Batcheller · Wednesday, July 15,2009 8:37 p.m.

KAMPALA, Uganda - A young boy climbs the ladder to a water tank to get a bird’s-eye perspective of trombonists, trumpeters and drummers as their initial tuning notes converge into a melodic and energetic piece.

World’s oldest new mom dies, leaves twin toddlers

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:26 p.m.

MADRID – A Spanish woman believed to have become the world’s oldest new mother when she gave birth at 66 has died at 69, leaving behind twin toddlers, newspapers reported Wednesday.

Study: 1918 flu survivors seem immune to H1N1

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:25 p.m.

WASHINGTON – The way swine flu multiplies in the respiratory system is more severe than ordinary winter flu, a new study in animals finds.

House, Senate prepare separate health care reforms

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:25 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Firing up his drive for health care overhaul, President Barack Obama pressed lawmakers Wednesday to step up to their responsibilities and move legislation this summer, even as his campaign organization rolled out television ads targeting reluctant senators.

Al-Qaida No. 2: US threatens Pakistan’s destiny

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:22 p.m.

CAIRO – Al-Qaida’s No. 2 leader warned the Pakistani people in a new audio message that the U.S. interference in their country’s affairs poses a grave danger to Pakistan’s future and very existence.

Nigeria oil militants call for 60-day cease-fire

Wednesday, July 15,2009 5:17 p.m.

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s main militant group said it is calling a 60-day cease-fire immediately in response to the release of an ailing rebel leader.

Cast of characters on Senate committee to quiz Sotomayor

By Laurie Kellman · Sunday, July 12,2009 8 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings promise high political theater this week, beamed to the world in dramatic, historic and perhaps comedic glory.

Italian Red Cross hostage freed in Philippines

Sunday, July 12,2009 7:50 p.m.

MANILA, Philippines – Al-Qaida-linked militants freed an Italian Red Cross worker Sunday from six months of jungle captivity in the southern Philippines, officials said. The 62-year old said he was treated well but constantly feared being beheaded.

In personal terms, Obama hails Africa’s promise

By Ben Feller · Sunday, July 12,2009 7:49 p.m.

ACCRA, Ghana – America’s president and Africa’s son, Barack Obama dashed with pride onto the continent of his ancestors Saturday, challenging its people to shed corruption and conflict in favor of peace. Campaigning to all of Africa, he said, “Yes you can.”

New high-tech roof graces Wimbledon

Wednesday, July 8,2009 8:17 p.m.

WIMBLEDON, England – The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon is famous for its grass courts and for the elite cadre of players that descend upon those courts each year during late June and early July. With one of the most historic final men’s singles matches between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, this year was no exception.

South Korean government Web sites hit by cyber attacks

Wednesday, July 8,2009 8:09 p.m.

SEOUL, South Korea – Suspected cyber attacks paralyzed Web sites of major South Korean government agencies, banks and Internet sites in a barrage that appeared linked to similar attacks in the United States, South Korean officials said Tuesday.

Google’s new operating system to take on Microsoft

Wednesday, July 8,2009 8:08 p.m.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Google is developing a new operating system for laptop computers in its boldest challenge yet to Microsoft’s control over people’s computing experience.

Iranian president Ahmadinejad declares new era for country

Wednesday, July 8,2009 8:07 p.m.

TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sought to disperse the clouds of doubt surrounding his re-election in his first major television address. But even as he spoke, opponents went to their rooftops shouting “death to the dictator” – a sign of continuing defiance.

Hundreds of troops pour into China’s west following ethnic riots

Wednesday, July 8,2009 8:06 p.m.

URUMQI, China – Hundreds of helmeted troops in riot gear swarmed the central square of the capital of western Xinjiang on Wednesday after ethnic riots left at least 156 dead. The city’s Communist Party boss promised those behind the killings would be executed.

Palin links resignation to ‘higher calling’

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:53 p.m.

JUNEAU, Alaska – Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a “higher calling” with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.

Drug war, economy weigh on Mexico election

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:17 p.m.

MEXICO CITY – Drug violence, an economic downturn and recent cases of political malfeasance weighed heavily as Mexicans voted Sunday in midterm congressional elections that could decide the future of President Felipe Calderon’s anti-crime and economic policies.

Obama says Iraq will see difficult days ahead

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:16 p.m.

WASHINGTON – President Obama warned Saturday “there will be difficult days ahead” in Iraq and said the United States will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security.

North Korea test-fires more missiles on holiday

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:15 p.m.

SEOUL, South Korea – The ballistic missiles that North Korea test-fired this weekend were likely capable of striking key government and military facilities in South Korea, a defense official said Sunday, amid growing concerns over Pyongyang’s firepower.

Walt Disney World monorail crash kills employee

Sunday, July 5,2009 6:14 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Emergency officials said two monorail trains crashed in the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World, killing one train’s operator.

Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin poses for a photo with a supporter during a rally Wednesday in Jeffersonville.

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Friday, July 3,2009 4:01 p.m.

WASILLA, Alaska – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26.