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- Silver Star soldier gets reprimand
A soldier who received the third-highest award for valor after his outpost was attacked by the Taliban has also received a letter of reprimand for his actions leading up to the same battle, according to Army officials.
- AG: Haim's death linked to drug probe
Corey Haim's death is linked to an "illegal and massive prescription-drug ring," California's attorney general said. The coroner hasn't ruled on a cause of death.
- Weir snubbed by ice tour; GLAAD upset
American figure skater Johnny Weir says he doesn't understand why the only ice skating tour in the United States doesn't want him.
- Clinton: Israeli announcement insulting
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Israel's announcement of new settlement construction in disputed territory in East Jerusalem was "insulting" to the U.S.
- Tips pour in on serial killer's photos
Dozens of tips have poured in after California authorities released more than 100 photos of women and children on Thursday that are believed to have been taken by a serial killer who appeared on the "Dating Game."
- New energy source found at MIT
It's so tiny, you can't see it with the naked eye.
- Reid's wife has surgery after wreck
The wife of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid underwent neck surgery Friday after being injured with their daughter in a four-vehicle wreck in suburban Washington a day earlier, her surgeon said.
- Terror suspect worked in nuke plants
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is working with the FBI to determine whether a New Jersey man suspected of being an al Qaeda member had access to any sensitive areas of the nuclear plants where he once worked, a commission spokeswoman said Friday.
- 2008 sighting of bin Laden reported
A Belgian woman on trial in Belgium for involvement in terrorism says her husband -- himself wanted on terror charges -- met al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the summer of 2008.
- Funeral van towed with body inside
For one New Yorker, the journey to the Pearly Gates involved a detour to the city's car pound.
Health
- Vaccine court finds no link to autism
A special court ruled Friday that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that vaccines caused autism in three cases.
- Boundaries always teacher's duty
A 33-year-old California teacher is charged with having sex with a 14-year-old student. Whatever strong bonds students and teachers may have, it's always the adult's responsibility to set boundaries, experts say.
- U.S. maternal deaths 'scandalous'
Deaths from pregnancy and childbirth in the United States have doubled in the past 20 years, a development that a human rights group called "scandalous and disgraceful" Friday.
- Report: 12-year-olds abusing inhalants
When their kids turn 12, parents are concerned about peers pressuring them to smoke cigarettes, drink and use drugs, but it turns out 12-year-olds are doing something else: getting high on inhalants.
- Reid's wife undergoes neck surgery after wreck
The wife of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid underwent neck surgery Friday after being injured with their daughter in a four-vehicle wreck in suburban Washington a day earlier, her surgeon said.
- More pain for disfigured Haitian teen
The town of Petite Riviere de L'Artibonite lies two hours south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Reset sleep cycle for better grades
Ethan Merbaum knows all too well the feeling of not getting a good night's rest, of lying in bed with nothing happening and being tired without being able to fall asleep. He knows all about watching his grades plummet and even about falling asleep in class.
- Haim had enlarged heart, manager says
The autopsy on Corey Haim revealed the actor's heart was enlarged and his lungs were filled with water when he died, Haim's manager said.
- Coroner: Post-Katrina hospital death not homicide
After reviewing the case of a woman who died at New Orleans, Louisiana's Memorial Hospital in the days after Hurricane Katrina, coroner Frank Minyard said Thursday that he cannot classify her death as a homicide.
- Bacterial meningitis reportedly kills student
An Oklahoma elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis, officials said Thursday, and two other students are hospitalized with the illness.
Entertainment
- Hey Paula! Fans are missing you
The success of "American Idol" hasn't just been about the singing talent.
- Ice tour denies Weir's snub was over sexual orientation
American figure skater Johnny Weir says he doesn't understand why the only ice skating tour in the United States doesn't want him.
- Cory Haim's death linked to drug probe, AG says
Corey Haim's death is linked to an "illegal and massive prescription-drug ring," California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday.
- Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains'
Let's call this one THE DUMBEST DECISION YET.
- Coroner: Drug overdose not ruled out in Corey Haim's death
Although Corey Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator says a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death.
- Rumor patrol: No baby for Katie Holmes
While the tabloids and Internet have been abuzz with rumors of a possible pregnancy for Katie Holmes -- intensified by new photos of her visiting a doctor's office -- the actress is not expecting with her second child with Tom Cruise.
- Autopsy show Haim had enlarged heart, manager says
The autopsy on Corey Haim revealed the actor's heart was enlarged and his lungs were filled with water when he died, Haim's manager said.
- All the dirt from 'The Real Housewives of O.C.' reunion
The ladies of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" reunited Wednesday night after the dramatic season 5 finale, which showed Tamra Barney's marriage falling apart and Lynne Curtin's teen daughters acting out.
- Film reveals love-hate relationship of George Lucas fans
Many fans have a love-hate relationship with George Lucas. This is, after all, the man who gave the world Luke Skywalker, but later gave birth to Jar Jar Binks.
- Betty White to host SNL May 8
It's official: Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8, WNBC News announced Thursday morning.
Travel
- A last winter hurrah
If your kids were mesmerized by the Winter Olympics and clamoring for a snowy getaway, it's not too late, or too expensive.
- What's new in Great Britain and Ireland
A key to experiencing Great Britain and Ireland smartly in 2010 is to embrace them not as "ye olde" destinations but as modern ones.
- Good airline fees? Some are worth it
It's no secret the airline industry wants you to pay extra for everything.
- British Airways cabin crew to strike this month
Union members representing British Airways cabin crew announced Friday they will hold two separate strikes this month in a dispute over working conditions.
- Brighter outlook for international airlines
The international airline business is improving, said an industry group Thursday, and while losses are still expected for 2010, they should be half the size previously forecast.
- Air traffic jams in NY likely to jump
Flying in and out of New York -- which is usually no picnic -- is likely to get worse this spring. A new rule on tarmac delays, possible exemptions to that rule and a runway closure may create a perfect storm for travelers.
- Snapshots: On safari in Kenya
The wild natural beauty of Kenya enchants iReporters. See their best shots, and send us your favorite photos of Brazil for next week.
- 'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's allure
Many authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move. Her new book might tempt some more would-be Tuscans. | Excerpt | Recipe |
- Pilot's perspective on traffic backups
As the relatively dormant air travel season ends, the ramp-up of airline service to accommodate the demand of spring and summer travelers begins. This is good news for most, as more flights are added, providing more options for travelers. But as many frequent fliers know, more flights can mean more delays.
- How to survive a luggage malfunction
One minute I was rolling my carry-on bag along the concourse floor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Headlines last updated on Mar 13, 2010 01:35:49am.
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