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- Rain pounds East; expect travel delays
Half a million homes remained without power across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region on Sunday, as rain continued to pound states from West Virginia to Connecticut for a second day.
- Test didn't duplicate Prius problem
Technicians who tested a Toyota Prius after its owner claimed its gas pedal stuck were unable to recreate the same condition, according to a draft congressional memo obtained by CNN.
- 3 linked to U.S. consulate shot in Mexico
A drive-by shooting in the violent border city of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, claims the lives of three people associated with the U.S. consulate there.
- Boehner: Gitmo plan 'makes no sense'
The top Republican in the House and a senior White House adviser on Sunday debated a plan for closing the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and moving some of the terrorism suspects held there onto American soil.
- Fake invasion report sparks panic
A television station in Georgia triggered a panic when it broadcast a mock half-hour report about a Russian invasion of the country.
- Taliban: Afghan blasts a message to U.S.
Authorities recovered eight explosive-laden vests and three rockets in Kandahar on Sunday, indicating that the series of deadly explosions that rocked the southern province a day earlier were an organized attack, the interior ministry said.
- At least 2 dead in Canada avalanche
At least three people were killed and 17 injured when an avalanche struck a snowmobile competition in western Canada, authorities said.
- Trial date set in Elizabeth Smart case
A November 1 trial date has been set for Brian David Mitchell, who is suspected in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart, said a spokeswoman for federal prosecutors.
- D.C. handing out female condoms
On a Saturday at the Lamar Edward Salon, a small cluster of women watch a demonstration of a new product.
- 'Alice in Wonderland' wins box office
"Alice in Wonderland" proved this frame that it's no one-weekend phenomenon. The Tim Burton-Johnny Depp collaboration had audiences coming back for more. After holding extremely well throughout the week, the Disney film dropped a scant 47 percent its second weekend in theaters for an additional $62 million. It's 10-day total now adds up to $208 million--besting 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" to become Burton's highest grossing film. A good 13 percent of its dollars came from its IMAX 3-D screens.
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.
- Study: 9/11 workers show heart trouble
Exposure to debris at Ground Zero may be linked to heart problems in police officers, according to a new study announced Saturday.
- Annie Lennox speaks out on AIDS
Singer and activist Annie Lennox wants the world to know that the HIV virus and the debilitating condition it causes, AIDS, are the leading killers of women of reproductive age in the world.
- 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.
Entertainment
- Gallery: Oscar red carpet
Gabourey Sidibe, Sandra Bullock and the rest of Hollywood make their way down the red carpet at the Academy Awards. See the stars and their fashion choices.
- Tax incentives used to lure film crews
"The Blind Side" could have been filmed anywhere, says Tim Bourne, an independent producer who worked on the film. But there's a reason producers brought the project to Georgia: money.
- 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.
- Is Vicki Gunvalson done with 'Real Housewives'?
On the second night of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" reunion special, the only remaining original "Housewife," Vicki Gunvalson, declared to host Andy Cohen that she would have to do "a lot of soul searching" before deciding whether she would return for a sixth season of the show.
- 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.
- Gosselin family to bring dogs home
A lot has changed for the Gosselin family in the past year: divorce, dating, drastic haircuts and, of course, "Dancing with the Stars."
- 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.
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 14, 2010 20:04:09pm.
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