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Report: Afghan government in talks with Taliban
The Taliban rejected a claim Thursday by Afghan President Hamid Karzai that it was taking part in secret talks with the Afghan government.
North Korea marks 70th anniversary of dead lea ...
North Korea on Thursday marked the 70th anniversary of the birth of its late leader Kim Jong Il with an array of dedicated programming on state television.
U.S. man wrongly imprisoned in Nicaragua?
Since last summer, a former Peace Corps volunteer from Washington state has been wasting away in a Nicaraguan prison, wrongfully convicted of international drug trafficking, money laundering and organized crime, his supporters say.
Is Mexico's drug war strategy working?
Mexico has landed some hard punches against the drug cartels that have stirred violence in parts of the country -- at least on paper.
Thai police: Israeli diplomats were targeted
A group that set off explosions in Bangkok this week intended to strike Israeli diplomats, a Thai police official said, intensifying a heated argument between Israel and Iran about a string of bombings in different countries.

Trend Reports: Protection Racket
Sometimes it's not about wearing a suitit's about wearing a suit of armor. Learn to love the hard-knock life and more in our Fall 2009 trend reports.
A new shoe for the battle of the paddles
Later this month, Partners & Spade is hosting its own Ping-Pong tournament. K-Swiss has teamed up with the shop to offer a collaborative shoe, which will go on sale the day of the event. It's light enough to keep you spry on the tables and stylish enough to keep the rest of us looking good o ...
Pop goes Mark Ronson
Gucci has tapped the DJ and producer to collaborate with Frida Giannini on several styles of Gucci Ronsons for the brand's upcoming series of sneakers-only pop-up shops. The first one comes to NYC this October.
Next up, leashes inspired by "The Jungle Book"
Martin Dingman's new Rudyard travel collection, a line of equestrian-inspired bags, is due this fall. The saddle-leather bags and cases are outfitted with solid brass hardware and could be pulled from the hand of Daniel Dravot (played by Sean Connery in the film The Man Who Would Be King) himsel ...
Datebook: 8.06.09
From the late Pop artist Andy Warhol's birth to a lunar eclipse tonight, here are five things worth knowing today.

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Examining the mental obstacles of energy conse ...
December 08, 2009 To a psychologist, climate change looks as if it was designed to be ignored.
Report links high absences to poor academic pe ...
December 07, 2009 Dec. 7--High absence rates among students with disabilities in Chicago's public high schools are the largest factor explaining the difference in their academic performance when compared with non-disabled peers, according to a new research report.
Pediatricians can now be certified to handle c ...
December 04, 2009 Dec. 4--Illinois child welfare officials are praising a change that allows pediatricians across the country to develop an expertise in abuse and neglect.
Study: Autism treatment effective in toddlers
November 30, 2009 CHICAGO - The first rigorous study of behavior treatment in autistic children as young as 18 months found two years of therapy can vastly improve symptoms, often resulting in a milder diagnosis.
At Army post, teams nurture mental health
November 30, 2009 FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Army brigade leaders at Fort Campbell have begun monthly meetings of officers, doctors and counselors to catch early signs of emotional or mental stress among their troops and intervene before soldiers hurt themselves or others.

Video: Prescriptions looked at in Houston death
The investigation into Whitney Houston's unexplained death includes her use of prescription medicine. Anderson Cooper reports.
Video: Drug abuse and Hollywood
Whitney Houston's struggle with drugs raises questions about substance abuse in Hollywood. CNN's Miguel Marquez reports.
Video: Is Rick Santorum for states' rights?
Rick Santorum says he supports states' rights but supports national laws for social issues. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.
Video: 'Dire conditions' in Syria
CNN's Arwa Damon is in Homs, Syria. She describes the senseless murders and level of despair to Anderson Cooper.
Video: Fatal prescription drug combinations
Anderson Cooper talks to Dr. Drew and Dr. Gupta about the dangers behind combining medications and alcohol.

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