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- Democrat: Blagojevich 'called our bluff'
Senate Democrats have no choice but to change their tone about Roland Burris becoming a senator because Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich "called our bluff" in appointing someone over their objections, a senior Democratic source said today. Barack Obama today called it "a Senate matter" and suggested he could work with Burris if he gets seated.
- Army sends 'John Doe' letters to kin of dead
The U.S. Army is apologizing to thousands of Army families who received letters beginning "Dear John Doe" after losing a loved one in Iraq or Afghanistan.
- Real estate mogul dead of apparent suicide
One of Chicago's most well-known real estate moguls appears to have shot himself to death, police said.
- 'Please have mercy,' wife begs kidnappers
Felix Batista disappeared December 10 from a restaurant in Mexico -- a case that made headlines because of its irony. The anti-kidnapping expert was kidnapped, authorities said. The Batista family will make a public appeal in Miami today. "We hope to get some answers," sister Jackie Batista told CNN.
- Officer gets death threats after shooting
The officer involved in a New Year's Day shooting that left a passenger dead in a crowded Oakland, California, subway station has received numerous death threats, a transit spokesman said Wednesday.
- Israel resumes Gaza campaign after brief lull
Israel is halting its military operations in Gaza for three hours today to allow residents of the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory to obtain supplies. The truce is scheduled to take place every other day. "This is in order to enable replenishing of supplies and allow aid activities," Israeli Defense Ministry spokesman Peter Lerner told CNN.
- How gray, wrinkled will Obama be in 2013?
When a new president strolls into the White House, there's a kick in his step and a twinkle in his eyes.
- Election Day assaults bring hate crime charges
Investigators have charged three Staten Island, New York, men with assaulting African-Americans on Election Day in retaliation for the election of President-elect Barack Obama, authorities said Wednesday.
- 13 companies hiring this year
Though 2008 was wrought with layoffs and economic struggles, the New Year means rejuvenated hope for job seekers.
- How I got taken by a work-at-home scam
Thandi Zulu was single, pregnant and staying at a women's shelter in Houston, Texas, when she received a mysterious letter one day.
Health
- Steps to trim calories and waistline
Losing weight and getting healthy isn't easy, but it's often the little things that add up over time. Here are some things you may want to avoid and some you should include in your diet if your resolution is to lose weight and feel fine in 2009.
- Teen years risky for kids with seizure disorder
Experts say that chronic seizures, like the ones that Jett Travolta experienced, can present a risk for adolescents, whose bodies and metabolism are changing.
- Oprah's trainer: How not to gain it all back
Bob Greene points out a few common traps that cause people to fall off the weight-loss wagon.
- Study: Teens on MySpace mention sex, violence
A new study finds that 54 percent of teens talk about sex, alcohol use, and violence on the social networking giant MySpace -- presenting potential risks even if all they're doing is talking.
- Jobs' health statement too vague for diagnosis
Apple CEO Steve Jobs released a statement saying that he has "hormone imbalance." But, what could that mean?
- What your heart needs, at every age
Heart disease is the number-one killer of women in the United States. And an estimated 8 million women have it. Here's what you can do -- at any age -- to help prevent it.
- Sources: Dr. Gupta tapped for surgeon general
The Obama administration approached Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent, about becoming U.S. surgeon general, according to sources inside the transition and at CNN.
- Scientists: True love can last a lifetime
Love's first blush fading? Lost that loving feeling? Love is not all around?
Entertainment
- New 'Idol' judge looking forward to challenge
When "American Idol" returns to Fox on January 13, Kara DioGuardi will become a fourth judge to Randy, Paula, and Simon. It's a job that requires a distinct dearth of sweetness, and a certain amount of, for lack of a better term, Simon Cowell-ness.
- 'Dark Knight' vs. 'Iron Man'
It's awards season in Hollywood, which means that the entertainment industry is offering a flurry of self-congratulatory honors over the next two months.
- Gallery: Beauties at awards
- Oprah's gurus on her struggle
CNN's Larry King spoke Tuesday evening with a team of fitness and health experts about Oprah Winfrey's latest bout with weight gain, and they reveal how she's fighting back.
- Travolta, Preston return with son's ashes
John Travolta and Kelly Preston have returned to Ocala, Florida, with the remains of their teenage son, a family friend told CNN on Tuesday.
- Deadheads share tie-dyed memories
He had a 1966 Volkswagen bus, scraggly beard and a penchant for the arts. She had blonde hair and liked the Grateful Dead. That was all they needed.
- Ferrell taking Bush spoofs to Broadway, HBO
Will Ferrell, the man who invented "strategery" and other Bushisms, is taking his spoofs of the 43rd president to Broadway and HBO.
- Polanski wants sex case moved from L.A.
Lawyers for exiled film director Roman Polanski are asking that a judge outside of Los Angeles be assigned to decide a motion to dismiss a 30-year-old sex case, claiming prosecutorial and judicial misconduct.
Travel
- Five great spas for post-holiday recovery
Feeling sluggish after a few too many eggnogs and a halt to your fitness routine? Maybe you need a spa getaway to recover from the holiday revelry and get yourself pointed in the right direction for 2009.
- The Ski Train: Colorado's quiet treasure
Many skiers who visit Colorado prefer the slopes of Aspen, Vail or Breckenridge. But there's a cool little day trip from Denver that often gets overlooked by out-of-towners.
- Seven 'deadly' sins, seven great trips
Envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth and wrath -- here are vacation ideas with all the decadence and none of the guilt.
- Malmo, Sweden's modern renaissance
On Malmo's waterfront, once the heart of the city's industrial base, an eye-popping 57-story apartment tower rises spectacularly, dominating the skyline.
- Six secrets for getting your way
I admit, I have an unfair advantage.
- Save big at ski resorts this winter
Savvy skiers, listen up: This could just be your year to find great deals at some of America's best resorts. Because of the softening economy, bookings are down 20 percent, and this is spurring the mountains to create irresistible ski deals.
- Muslim family remains at odds with airline
A day after a Muslim family was removed from a flight at Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials of AirTran Airways and the family stood their ground Friday, each accusing the other of misconduct.
- Obamas checking into historical hotel
The hotel that will be home to President-elect Barack Obama and his family for the next couple of weeks offers one of Washington's best views of their future home, the White House, and a past linked with political movers and shakers.
Headlines last updated on Jan 07, 2009 19:18:08pm.
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