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May 16, 2008

Survivors pulled from rubble of China quake

Myanmar cyclone death toll nearly 78,000

Saudis see no reason to raise oil production now

Woman indicted in Missouri MySpace suicide case

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May 15, 2008

China quake death toll could rise to 50,000

Myanmar cyclone death toll soars above 43,000

Michigan Girl Scout sells 17,328 boxes of cookies

US lists polar bear as threatened species

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May 14, 2008

China says troops rush to plug dangerous cracks in dam

New storm head toward cyclone-devastated Myanmar

10-year-old scholar takes Calif. college by storm

Divers find Caesar bust that may date to 46 B.C.

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May 13, 2008

Report: Death toll in China quake exceeds 12,000

In Burma, a frustrated quiet

Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope blasts off

Use of wind energy expected to grow dramatically

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May 12, 2008

Nearly 900 students trapped by China earthquake

US airlifts aid to Myanmar, UN urges junta to cooperate

Over 20 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms

Heavy fighting breaks out in north Lebanon

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May 9, 2008

UN halts aid to Myanmar after junta seizes supplies

Oil surpasses $126 per barrel ahead of US driving season

Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize

Facebook, states set bullying, predator safeguards

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May 8, 2008

Official: UN plane lands in Myanmar with aid after cyclone

Chinese team takes Olympic torch to top of Mount Everest

Mich. Dems settle on delegate-seating plan to bring to DNC

Scientists map the genetic makeup of the platypus

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May 7, 2008

Myanmar survivors emerge desperate for help

Survey shows US honey bee deaths increased over last year

Chile volcano blasts ash 20 miles high, forcing evacuations

Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC study

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May 6, 2008

Myanmar cyclone death toll soars past 22,000: state radio

Oil hits record above $121 on supply woes

Hundreds turn out for second day of food protests in Somalia

10M children worldwide die from lack of health care

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May 5, 2008

Almost 4,000 die in cyclone in Myanmar; Toll could hit 10,000

Idaho team readies artificial beak for wounded bald eagle

US, EU asked to reconsider biofuel goals as food prices rise

Tesla rolls out its long-awaited electric sports car

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May 2, 2008

Zimbabwe opposition party proposes sharing power

Bush details $70 billion war funding request for 2009

Baby birds babble just like human babies learning to talk

Review: Google Earth powerful, though tricky to use, share

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May 1, 2008

Leader of al-Qaida in Somalia reportedly dies in airstrike

Scientist rediscovers rare plant unseen since 1985

Federal judge sets formula for Internet music royalties

Teen girl's upside-down feet treated in NYC surgery

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April 30, 2008

Clinton-McCain gas tax holiday slammed as bad idea

Americans unload prized belongings to make ends meet

Powerful Black Hole Jet Explained

Study: Giant squid has biggest animal eyes in world

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April 29, 2008

Residents return after tornadoes smash houses in Virginia

Mind's Limit Found: 4 Things at Once

Idaho lab develops a quicker way to catch a thief

Judge orders federal government to decide polar bear listing

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April 28, 2008

Authorities probe attack on Afghanistan's president

Wildfire burns near LA, 1,000 flee homes, fire comes near

EU's GPS satellite in orbit

Social networking applications can pose security risks

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April 25, 2008

3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing

Bush says rebates going out Monday should help economy

Yahoo plans makeover with elements of social network

Lying? Your face will give you away: study

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April 24, 2008

New home sales plunge to lowest level in 16 1/2 years

Microsoft not ruling out Windows XP extension

Sam's Club, Costco limit rice purchases as prices rise

US says opposition won Zimbabwe presidential vote

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April 23, 2008

Clinton's win still leaves her the underdog

Scientists study Arctic haze for clues to rapid melting

World Food Program warns of 'silent tsunami' of hunger

Microsoft's Tellme launches BlackBerry voice search

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April 22, 2008

Celebrate Earth Day

10 Ways You Can Improve Earth's Health

No Child Left Behind faces changes

Hawking: Unintelligent life is likely on other planets

Writers push for laws to maintain Internet freedom

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April 21, 2008

DNA samples to be taken from polygamous sect kids this week

Scientists: Even Bigger Quake Could Hit Midwest

Yi describes frightening return to Earth

HD enthusiasts crying foul over cable TV's crunched signals