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Marines going rogue or leading the fight?
March 14, 2010At Afghan outpost, troops battle Taliban with an autonomy that riles many higher up in chain of command but may offer model for future missions.
Obama: Overhaul ‘No Child Left Behind’
March 14, 2010Instead of requiring schools to meet annual benchmarks, President Barack Obama's plan would encourage school improvement based on a system of incentives for the best schools and teachers.
Doctors fail to cut cholesterol enough
March 14, 2010Only half of patients at high risk of heart disease are given the right targets for cutting their cholesterol and millions may suffer heart attack or stroke due to doctors' poor advice, scientists said on Thursday.
Indonesia hit by 6.4-magnitude earthquake
March 14, 2010A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Iran arrests 30 accused of U.S.-backed cyber war
March 14, 2010Iran has arrested 30 people for waging what it called an organized, U.S.-backed cyber war against the nation, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported Saturday.
Annie Lennox trying to get world to see changing face of AIDS
March 14, 2010Singer 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.
Tips pour in after release of serial killer's photos
March 14, 2010Dozens 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."
More Democrats come out against health care bill
March 14, 2010As House Democratic leaders advised their members Friday to prepare for a legislative battle over health care that could stretch through next weekend, four additional rank-and-file Democrats have come out against the Obama administration's signature domestic priority.
Privacy concerns hinder 'real-time Web' creation, developers say
March 14, 2010An Internet that gives people the information they want virtually as soon as it's created is getting closer, according to Internet professionals.
Teacher-student sex 'never the kid's fault'
March 14, 2010Middle- and high school students may look to their teachers as mentors or even friends. In rare but high-profile cases, experts say, the relationship may go too far, into the sexual realm.
