New airport security going into effect
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will announce a new layer of airport security Friday, a senior administration official said.
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NASA delays shuttle launch after lightning
NASA delays shuttle launch after lightning
NASA said Saturday it has postponed the launch of space shuttle Endeavour for at least 24 hours after lightning struck nearly a dozen times near the launch pad.
Now playing in movie theaters: worship
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Now playing in movie theaters: worship
Movie theaters have turned out to be unconventional yet conveniently popular religious venues, attracting a new crowd of worshippers deterred by the traditional church setting.
Swim club president denies racism
Swim club president denies racism
The president of The Valley Swim Club on Friday strongly denied charges of racism after his club canceled the swimming privileges of a nearby day care center whose children are predominantly African-American.
Smoke fills plane cabin, passengers evacuated
Smoke fills plane cabin, passengers evacuated
Officials said a British Airways jet had to be evacuated Friday at a Phoenix, Arizona, airport after smoke was reported in the cabin.
IGs: Basis for domestic surveillance flawed
IGs: Basis for domestic surveillance flawed
The highly controversial no-warrant surveillance program initiated after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks relied on a "factually flawed" legal analysis inappropriately provided by a single Justice Department official, according to a report to Congress on Friday.
Jackson's boyhood home pays tribute
Jackson's boyhood home pays tribute
Michael Jackson was the pride of Gary, Indiana, growing up and on Friday, his hometown paid tribute to the late entertainer with a memorial and celebration in his honor.
Obama, pope discuss stem-cell research
Obama, pope discuss stem-cell research
U.S. President Obama and Pope Benedict XVI discussed current affairs, the Catholic Church's teachings and abortion as they met for the first time Friday, according to the White House and the Vatican.
Case for E. coli in cookie dough crumbling
Case for E. coli in cookie dough crumbling
The investigation of the E. coli outbreak linked to Nestle Toll House cookie dough is nearly over, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The cause of the contamination has not been identified.
Social Security number study raises concernsSocial Security number study raises concerns
Social Security number study raises concerns
A report earlier this week that a pair of academics had discovered a way to figure out a person's Social Security number based on information people commonly post online has raised new concerns about identity theft.
Royal household turns to Twitter
Royal household turns to Twitter
The micro-blogging revolution has reached Buckingham Palace as a Twitter account for the British Monarchy goes
Smart clothes could take photos
Smart fabrics that may one day be able to take images of their surroundings are under development by US researchers.
Read more...Call for limits on web snooping
Governments and companies should limit the amount of surveillance they carry out on web users, says Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
Read more...Battle for Tehran
Battle for Tehran
Mass protests end in Iran, but the crisis simmers on
Have you been to the beach recently? Was it clean?
Have you been to the beach recently? Was it clean?
Have you been to the beach recently? Was it clean or did you find evidence of sewage and pollution?
US man breaks world record for hot-dog eating
US man breaks world record for hot-dog eating
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut eats 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes at the annual contest in New York, shattering his old record of 66.
Williams thrilled with Lions bow
Williams thrilled with Lions bow
Shane Williams was delighted with his performance after he inspired the British & Irish Lions to a 28-9 win over South Africa in the third Test.
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