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Cuba pushes swap: its spies for jailed American contractor

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 03:14 PM PST

The Cuban Five are simply spies who were caught and imprisoned, in the eyes of U.S. officials. But they could prove key to the tense impasse between Havana and Washington over the fate of jailed American contractor Alan Gross, NBC's Michael Isikoff reports.The Cuban Five are simply spies who were caught and imprisoned, in the eyes of U.S. officials. But they could prove key to the tense impasse between Havana and Washington over the fate of jailed American contractor Alan Gross, NBC's Michael Isikoff reports.




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Posted: 01 Dec 2012 03:14 PM PST

China tears down house in middle of highway after owner agrees to demolition

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 11:53 AM PST

Demolition crews went to work in China where a house, that had become a symbol of resistance to forced demolition, stood in the middle of a newly-built road.Demolition crews went to work in China where a house, that had become a symbol of resistance to forced demolition, stood in the middle of a newly-built road.




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Police: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker kills girlfriend, self

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 01:58 PM PST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend Saturday, police say, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager.Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend Saturday, police say, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager.




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North Korea sets timeframe for rocket launch

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 12:46 PM PST

In this photo from April, a soldier stands guard at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Station in Tongchang-ri, North Korea. during a press tour. April's launch was considered a failure, but North Korea now says it will launch an improved Unha rocket sometime in mid-December.North Korea says it will attempt to launch a long-range rocket in mid-December, a defiant move just eight months after a controversial failed liftoff in April.




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How to use iTunes 11's new features (with the old look)

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 09:39 AM PST

Apple released its newest version of iTunes, and it's a complete overhaul. Find out how to take advantage of iTunes 11's new features while sticking with the look you know and love.Apple released its newest version of iTunes, and it's a complete overhaul. Find out how to take advantage of iTunes 11's new features while sticking with the look you know and love.




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Posted: 01 Dec 2012 09:39 AM PST

Wyoming cops: Man killed dad's girlfriend, then dad

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 11:17 AM PST

A community college instructor killed in Casper, Wyo., was the father of the attacker, who earlier killed his father's girlfriend, authorities said.

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Protect rare bird? Move has energy backers crying foul

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 10:51 AM PST

A move by U.S. authorities to consider placing a small grassland bird native to parts of the oil and gas belt on the Endangered Species List has drawn the ire of some Western lawmakers.A move by U.S. authorities to consider placing a small grassland bird native to parts of the oil and gas belt on the Endangered Species List has drawn the ire of some Western lawmakers.




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'Establishment guy' becomes Mexico's president

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 08:07 AM PST

Enrique Pena Nieto took over as Mexican president, offering a shot at redemption for the party that shaped modern Mexico if he can bring about an end to years of violence and economic underperformance.Enrique Pena Nieto took over as Mexican president, offering a shot at redemption for the party that shaped modern Mexico if he can bring about an end to years of violence and economic underperformance.




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Tour bus hits Miami airport overpass; 2 die, others hurt

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 08:18 AM PST

A tour bus hit an overpass at Miami International Airport, killing at least two people and injuring more than two dozen on board, officials said.A tour bus hit an overpass at Miami International Airport, killing at least two people and injuring more than two dozen on board, officials said.




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Posted: 01 Dec 2012 08:18 AM PST

Report: KC Chiefs player kills girlfriend, then himself

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:45 AM PST

PFT: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and shot and killed himself in front of team officials Saturday.PFT: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and shot and killed himself in front of team officials Saturday.




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Petite but proven: Women pass elite Army course

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:59 AM PST

While the Pentagon brass and U.S. military leaders are struggling over how to bring women into ground combat training, two young female soldiers have already proven they've got what it takes to join their male counterparts on the battlefield.

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Dozens of sea turtles with hypothermia rescued in Cape Cod

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 07:25 AM PST

Endangered sea turtles are becoming stranded on Massachusetts' Cape Cod shores so frequently that they are on track to break records.Endangered sea turtles are becoming stranded on Massachusetts' Cape Cod shores so frequently that they are on track to break records.




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Rebels leave key Congo town, boosting peace hopes

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 06:42 AM PST

Rebel fighters, singing and brandishing weapons, pulled out of Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern border city of Goma, raising hopes regional peace efforts could advance negotiations to end the insurgency.

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Posted: 01 Dec 2012 06:42 AM PST

North Korea vows to test long-range rocket

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 06:09 AM PST

North Korea is to carry out its second rocket launch of 2012 as its youthful leader Kim Jong Un flexes his muscles a year after his father's death, in a move that will likely heighten diplomatic tensions and draw criticism from Washington.North Korea is to carry out its second rocket launch of 2012 as its youthful leader Kim Jong Un flexes his muscles a year after his father's death, in a move that will likely heighten diplomatic tensions and draw criticism from Washington.




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'Lazarus drug' for AIDS brings hope to South Africa

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 05:34 AM PST

In the early 90s when South Africa's Themba Lethu clinic could only treat HIV/AIDS patients for opportunistic diseases, many would come in on wheelchairs and keep coming to the health center until they died. Two decades later the clinic is the biggest anti-retroviral treatment center in the country.

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Egypt's Morsi announces referendum on draft constitution

Posted: 01 Dec 2012 05:10 AM PST

Islamist crowds demonstrated in Cairo on Saturday in support of President Mohammed Morsi, who is racing through a constitution to try to defuse opposition fury over his newly expanded powers.Islamist crowds demonstrated in Cairo on Saturday in support of President Mohammed Morsi, who is racing through a constitution to try to defuse opposition fury over his newly expanded powers.




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