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Astronaut's wait over as daughter born back home
Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all the for first time. (Updated: 11/22/09 7:41 AM )
Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over. (Updated: 11/22/09 5:41 AM )
Kennedy says RI bishop banned him from Communion
Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy said in a newspaper interview published Sunday. (Updated: 11/22/09 7:21 AM )
The nation's weather
A low-pressure system that has lingered in the Gulf of Mexico the past few days, bringing rain to the Gulf Coast, was expected to finally move inland into the Southeast on Sunday. This was likely to translate to widespread rain and even a few thunderstorms in the area even as the system weakens while moving toward the Southeast coast. (Updated: 11/22/09 4:21 AM )
Rhodes Scholars named for 2010
Thirty-two men and women from across the U.S. have been selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2010. (Updated: 11/22/09 1:21 AM )
2 dead after shooting at Oregon intersection
A gunman fatally wounded a passenger in another vehicle at an Oregon intersection Saturday, setting off a police chase that ended when the suspect crashed and was killed by officers, authorities said. (Updated: 11/22/09 1:26 AM )
Ukraine's `hot air' bedevils global climate deal
Vladimir Gapor is a plumber by trade, but now he's a scavenger, prying bits of scrap steel from the ruins of his old factory and selling them for a pittance. (Updated: 11/22/09 1:21 AM )
UC Santa Cruz protesters still occupy building
Dozens of protesters are occupying the main administrative building at University of California, Santa Cruz in the third straight day of protest over fee hikes and cuts to campus services. (Updated: 11/21/09 11:41 PM )
Police: Man fatally stabbed over NYC subway seat
A subway passenger was stabbed to death in front of horrified riders in a dispute with another man over a seat in the car early Saturday morning in midtown Manhattan, police said. (Updated: 11/21/09 11:26 PM )
Biden says Senate handed Obama a big victory
Vice President Joe Biden told Iowa Democrats on Saturday that the Senate handed the president a big victory with its decision to move forward with debate on sweeping legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. (Updated: 11/21/09 11:26 PM )
4 injured in San Francisco cable car accident
Authorities say four people were hurt when one of San Francisco's historic cable cars jarred to a sudden stop while traveling through downtown. (Updated: 11/21/09 9:21 PM )
Senate Roll Call: Health Care
The 60-39 roll call Saturday by which the Senate voted to advance a measure overhauling health care to a full debate. (Updated: 11/21/09 9:01 PM )
3-alarm Atlantic City boardwalk fire under control
Officials say a three-alarm fire on the boardwalk in Atlantic City has been declared under control. (Updated: 11/22/09 12:01 AM )
Obama has low-key evening out after long week
President Barack Obama and his family spent a low-key night out at the home of a senior White House adviser after a whirlwind week spent on a presidential trip to Asia. (Updated: 11/21/09 7:21 PM )
Fort Hood suspect ordered held until court-martial
The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his attorney said Saturday. (Updated: 11/22/09 4:11 AM )