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Scientists produce embryo clones using skin cells of 2 men

By Abisalom Omolo and Malcolm Ritter · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 10:38 p.m.

Scientists in California say they have produced embryos that are clones of two men, a potential step toward developing scientifically valuable stem cells.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 10:26 p.m.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that sending Marines to Afghanistan will keep pressure on the Taliban and doesn’t “reflect dissatisfaction” with NATO countries’ performance.

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By AP Reports and Angus Shaw · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:35 a.m.

Fidel Castro said Wednesday he is not yet healthy enough to address Cuba’s people in person and can’t campaign for Sunday’s parliamentary elections.

Former congressman charged in conspiracy involving terrorism

By Angus Shaw and Lara Jakes Jordan · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:34 a.m.

WASHINGTON – A former congressman and delegate to the United Nations was indicted Wednesday on charges of being part of a terrorist fundraising ring that allegedly sent more than $130,000 to a supporter of al-Qaida and the Taliban who has threatened U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan.

Republican hopefuls struggle to find edge in uncertain campaign

By Angus Shaw and Liz Sidoti · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:33 a.m.

WASHINGTON – The race ever more chaotic, four Republicans are angling for superiority in a fast-approaching presidential primary in South Carolina, a state known for rough-and-tumble politics and predicting the outcome of the GOP nomination.

3 killed, including 12-year-old boy, in response to violence by Gaza militants

By Angus Shaw and Mark Lavie · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:31 a.m.

JERUSALEM – Israeli aircraft targeting Palestinian rocket squads on Wednesday killed a 12-year-old boy, his father and uncle in a bungled attack, while Islamic militants, enraged by the death of their leader’s son in an Israeli raid, bombarded Israel with rocket and mortar fire.

31 killed in bus attack as Sri Lankan cease-fire ends

By Angus Shaw · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:29 a.m.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s cease-fire deal ended Wednesday in a spasm of violence, as suspected Tamil Tiger rebels bombed a civilian bus, gunned down the fleeing passengers and attacked farmers as they retreated into the bush, killing 31 people.

Bloomberg’s boosters start 50-state petition drive for mayor’s candidacy

By Abisalom Omolo and Devlin Barrett · Tuesday, Jan. 15,2008 11:20 p.m.

Supporters of a third-party presidential bid by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched a 50-state petition drive Tuesday, seeking to “draft” the billionaire who is edging closer to entering the race while continuing to deny he is a candidate.

Rice could help Iraq’s progress

By Abisalom Omolo and Hamza Hendazi · Tuesday, Jan. 15,2008 11:19 p.m.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday that Iraq’s national reconciliation has moved along “quite remarkably,” citing a new law that lets thousands of former members of Saddam Hussein’s Baath party reclaim government jobs or pensions.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Tuesday, Jan. 15,2008 11:15 p.m.

Pakistan’s government urged opposition leaders Tuesday to refrain from holding rallies ahead of next month’s elections, citing an escalating terrorist threat.

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By AP Reports and Abisalom Omolo · Monday, Jan. 14,2008 10:23 p.m.

Iraqi Arab lawmakers from rival sects joined forces Sunday to criticize what they claim is overreaching by the Kurds, alleging the powerful U.S.-backed minority’s go-it-alone style in oil and other major issues threatens national unity.

Jindal sworn in as governor

By Abisalom Omolo and Melinda Deslatte · Monday, Jan. 14,2008 10:21 p.m.

Republican Bobby Jindal, the nation’s first Indian-American governor, was sworn in Monday in Louisiana and moved quickly to make good on a campaign promise to clean up the corrupt image of this hurricane-battered state.

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By AP Reports and Angus Shaw · Monday, Jan. 14,2008 12:28 a.m.

A second body was recovered Sunday in the search for four children allegedly thrown from a coastal bridge by their father, Mobile, Ala., County sheriff’s Sgt. Jerry Taylor said. The body was found by a search team near where a duck hunter found the body of an infant about five miles west of the bridge in a marshy area on Saturday, the sheriff said.

‘Recession gorilla’ threatens weakening U.S. economy

By Angus Shaw and Jeannine Aversa · Monday, Jan. 14,2008 12:25 a.m.

WASHINGTON – The unemployment rate leaps to a two-year high, record numbers of people are forced from their homes and Wall Street nose-dives again. Such is the fallout from a housing meltdown that threatens to slingshot the country into a recession.

India’s Tata Motors unveils $2,500 car, bringing ownership within reach of millions

By Abisalom Omolo and Gavin Rabinowitz · Thursday, Jan. 10,2008 9:18 p.m.

For millions of people in the developing world, Tata Motor’s new $2,500 four-door subcompact – the world’s cheapest car – may yield a transportation revolution that has as great an impact as Henry Ford’s Model T, which rolled off an assembly line one century ago.

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Scientists produce embryo clones using skin cells of 2 men

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Former congressman charged in conspiracy involving terrorism

Republican hopefuls struggle to find edge in uncertain campaign

3 killed, including 12-year-old boy, in response to violence by Gaza militants

31 killed in bus attack as Sri Lankan cease-fire ends

Bloomberg’s boosters start 50-state petition drive for mayor’s candidacy

Rice could help Iraq’s progress

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Jindal sworn in as governor

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‘Recession gorilla’ threatens weakening U.S. economy

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FAA plans to reduce flight delays, face political fight over airplane noise

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U.S. preparing to send more Marines to Afghanistan in a shift in strategy

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Bush predicts Mideast peace treaty before his term ends

Complaint against IU Kelley students, professor seeks over $2 billion in damages

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Lee Beebe Jr. re-commits to Indiana football 2 days after re-opening recruitment

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