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Germany marks fall of Berlin Wall

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:00:17 GMT

With prayers, music and pomp, Germany remembered the 20th anniversary of the day the Berlin Wall fell, setting in motion events that soon led to the country's reunification.

NYT: Legacy of ’89 is still up for debate

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:24:57 GMT

Europe was transformed in 1989, but the events of that year are seen differently in Europe, the U.S. and Russia.

Hasan tied to mosque of 9/11 hijackers

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:42:10 GMT

The alleged Fort Hood shooter apparently attended the same Virginia mosque as two Sept. 11 hijackers in 2001, at a time when a radical imam preached there.

Prayers, questions over Fort Hood

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:17:01 GMT

An Army chaplain asked mourners Sunday to pray for the accused Fort Hood shooter, calling on them to focus less on why the tragedy happened and more on helping each other through it.

Hurricane Ida targets Gulf Coast

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:39:32 GMT

Hurricane Ida chugged toward the Gulf Coast but residents seemed to take the first Atlantic hurricane to target the U.S. this season in stride.

Health care: What will Senate do?

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:04:29 GMT

The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate.

Colombia turns to U.N. after Chavez war talk

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:56:43 GMT

Colombia said it will appeal to the U.N. Security Council after Hugo Chavez, the president of neighboring Venezuela, ordered his army to prepare for war in order to assure peace.

Rescuers dig for survivors in El Salvador

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:54:15 GMT

Soldiers and residents dug through rock and debris looking for dozens of people missing when a mudslide covered a town in El Salvador.

Philly transit system running as strike ends

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:47:20 GMT

Representatives of Philadelphia's transit system and its largest union signed a contract, bringing an end to a strike that idled the city's subways, buses and trolleys for six days.

‘Motivated’ Cowboys scoot past Eagles, into 1st

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:07:26 GMT

Tony Romo threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Miles Austin midway through the fourth quarter and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-16 Sunday night in the 100th meeting between the division rivals.

Obama will meet Netanyahu at White House

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:49:38 GMT

The White House announced Sunday that President Barack Obama will be meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israeli prime minister's trip to Washington, ending days of uncertainty.

GE, Comcast agree on NBC Universal’s worth

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:59:18 GMT

General Electric Co. and Comcast Corp have agreed on a valuation of around $30 billion for NBC Universal.

Saints finish with flourish, improve to 8-0

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:26:08 GMT

The New Orleans Saints moved to 8-0 for the first time in club history Sunday when Drew Brees overcame two early turnovers to pass for 330 yards and a touchdown in a comeback 30-20 victory over Carolina 30-20.

Scoop: Susan Boyle says fame ‘can flatten you’

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:14:28 GMT

Constant phone calls kept singer awake for weeks, she tells Scottish newspaper.

Onlookers flock to site of Cleveland killings

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:19:27 GMT

The street corner opposite the home dubbed Cleveland's "House of Horrors' buzzes with visits from mourners, well-wishers, politicians and the curious.

Colts stay perfect vs. Texans

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:48:18 GMT

Colts running back Joseph Addai scored the go-ahead touchdown with 7:11 left Sunday, and Houston’s Kris Brown missed a 42-yard field goal as time expired, keeping Indianapolis undefeated and its winning streak intact with a 20-17 victory.

Framed for child porn — by a PC virus

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 01:10:55 GMT

Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography.

TCU moves up to No. 4 in latest BCS standings

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:55:41 GMT

TCU has taken over fourth place in the BCS standings behind Florida, Alabama and Texas. Florida is first for the fourth straight week, and Alabama and Texas switched spots for the second week in a row.

One of the ‘Housewives’ lands behind bars

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:10:19 GMT

Everyone in Fairview knows everyone else, and it turns out that Susan's past relationship with the lead detective assigned to Julie's assault case isn't helping matters.

Christmas comes early: ‘Carol’ tops box office

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:52:36 GMT

Jim Carrey's Scrooge collected holiday donations from movie fans with his new take on "A Christmas Carol," which took in $31 million to open as the weekend's top movie.

16 Apple products we can only dream about

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:07:53 GMT

These prototypes from independent designers may never appear on shelves at the Apple Store, but they include lots of innovative ideas.

Clinton: Berlin Wall festivities not just a party

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:08:39 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Europeans and Americans on Sunday to see the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as a call to action against new global threats.

Being jobless is tougher this time

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:05:16 GMT

It hurts more now to be unemployed than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent, what with higher rates of indebtedness, less than half the savings and ballooning health costs.

Cost of gas nudges up 2 cents in last two weeks

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:35:24 GMT

The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has jumped 2.86 cents over a two-week period to $2.68.

Best bets: Doomed in ‘2012’? Movie says maybe

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:16:36 GMT

Surely, star John Cusack will survive "2012," won't he? Also new this week: "Up" on DVD; rename of 1960s cult hit "The Prisoner."

Killings unsolved as sniper execution nears

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:32:51 GMT

As Virginia prepares to execute John Allen Muhammad on Tuesday, authorities are unable to answer perhaps the most basic question about the killings: How many people did he and Malvo shoot and kill?