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Officials: Climate-change deal not likely by year's end

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:13:57 EST

President Obama and other world leaders acknowledged Sunday that there's no hope of a major breakthrough over climate change by the end of 2009.

Mother of missing N.C. girl charged

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:37:26 EST

The mother of a missing 5-year-old girl from North Carolina has been charged with human trafficking and other offenses, authorities said Saturday night.

Men's sex charges stun neighbor

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:24:01 EST

A man who for 20 years has lived near one of six men accused of sexually abusing young relatives said he finds the allegations "absolutely unbelievable."

Gitmo detainees headed to Illinois?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:08:37 EST

A prison in northern Illinois is the leading contender to house some detainees from Guantanamo, two Obama administration officials told CNN on Saturday.

Iran media: Panel to thwart U.S. 'plots'

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:31:24 EST

Iran has stepped up efforts to combat what it calls American "plots," according to state media, with at least $20 million approved for a special committee to thwart such schemes.

Peru leader bolts summit over scandal

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:05:44 EST

Peruvian President Alan Garcia left Singapore on the eve of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit after reports surfaced that an air force officer was accused of spying for the Chilean government, Peru's foreign minister said Saturday.

3 die in medical helicopter crash

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:15:09 EST

A medical helicopter crashed early Saturday near Doyle, California, killing all three people on board, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman said.

NASA: 'Yes, we found water' on moon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:16:58 EST

NASA said today it had discovered water on the moon, opening "a new chapter" that could allow for the development of a lunar space station.