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Surge in gas prices could be short-lived
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- Economic News
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Gas prices jumped Friday to their highest level since June.
Turkish helicopter shot down by Kurdish rebels
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- International News
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PKK claimed responsibility for the attack during fighting in northern Iraq.
Sania Mirza may move away from India
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- Sports News
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The Indian tennis star now says she may adopt a base away from her home country.
12-year-old Illinois girl saves siblings from house fire
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- US Domestic News
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She kicked out a second-story window and helped the other children down.
Recent News Articles
Samsung laptop battery melts
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- Technology News
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The notebook battery emitted smoke after being used for about three and a half hours.
DOJ merger decision shadows XM, Sirius
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- Business News
- Unrated
The pending combination of XM and Sirius dominated the fourth quarter.
DNA study supports African origin of man
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- Science News
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A new genetic analysis adds further confirmation to the African origin of humans.
Avastin cleared for breast cancer
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- Health News
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The US FDA has approved the drug to treat breast cancer.
US military deaths in Iraq at 3,969
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- US Domestic News , International News
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The Associated Press released the number according to its count.
46 dead in Venezuela plane crash
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- International News
- Unrated
Investigators worked in freezing temperatures at a charred, high-mountain crash site to recover victims' remains.
Canada pledges $555 million to Haiti
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- International News
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Maxime Bernier made the pledge as he ended a three-day visit to the impoverished Caribbean nation.
Arson charges sought against Indiana men
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- Insurance News
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The men are accused of destroying a home as part of a botched insurance fraud scheme.
Jennifer Lopez gives birth to twins
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- Entertainment News
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The babies were born shortly after midnight on New York's Long Island.
Iowa woman pleads guilty to fraud
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- Insurance News
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The woman admits to insurance fraud, third-degree theft, and forgery.
LAPD arrest man in 1981 death
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- US Domestic News
- Unrated
A Japanese businessman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
George Washington's hair sells for $17,000
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- US Domestic News , Weird News
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Four strands reportedly clipped from the first president were sold at auction.
Cat heads back home after road trip
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- US Domestic News
- Unrated
A cat who took a three-week cross-country ride to Arizona is headed home to Florida
“Pricasso” enters a painting for Australia’s Archibald Prize
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- International News , Weird News
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An artist who uses his penis as a brush bid for the top prize with a self-portrait.
British man urinates on Latvian monument
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- International News
- Unrated
The man was sentenced to five days’ detention.
German uses fire extinguisher to put out cigarette
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- International News , Weird News
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The man emptied a fire extinguisher to put out the cigarette his girlfriend lit up.
Vacant SoCal house burns
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/24/2008
- US Domestic News , California's Inland Empire
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The fire department believes the house was occupied by squatters.
Australia increases maximum mailman weight
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/24/2008
- International News
- Unrated
The decision is expected to attract more to apply for the job.
Diets linked with breast and ovarian cancer
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/23/2008
- Health News
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A new study suggests that women can avoid cancer by controlling their diet.
Cut-off breast cancer patient awarded $9M
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/23/2008
- Insurance News
- Unrated
The woman had her medical coverage canceled as she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Bus crash in Saudi Arabia kills 25
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/23/2008
- International News
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A bus plunged over a cliff Saturday in southern Saudi Arabia killing people on board.
Czech police investigate railway bridge theft
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/23/2008
- International News , Weird News
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A railway bridge weighing 4 tonnes has been stolen.
Psych evaluation ordered for man accused of strangling teen daughter
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/23/2008
- US Domestic News
- Unrated
The man pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and manslaughter from his hospital room.
Saudis arrested for flirting
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/23/2008
- International News
- Unrated
Saudi Arabia began interrogating 57 men who were arrested after allegedly flirting with women.
Anti-fraud operation nets suspects in Florida
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/23/2008
- Insurance News
- Unrated
A recent sting targets 84 suspects from Pensacola to Miami
NY therapist slaying suspect fit to stand trial
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/23/2008
- US Domestic News
- Unrated
A man accused of using a meat cleaver to hack a psychotherapist to death was indicted.
Singaporean professor stole underwear from dorm
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/23/2008
- International News , Weird News
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The man has pleaded guilty to stealing women’s underwear from a university dormitory.
Man faces charges for real estate fraud
- By Katrina V. Dayrit
- Published 02/23/2008
- US Domestic News , California's Inland Empire
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The man sold another man’s house without permission.
Turkey attacks Kurdish rebels in Iraq
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/23/2008
- International News
- Unrated
Turkish warplanes, helicopters and artillery bombed suspected hideouts of Kurdish rebels.
Pennsylvania man caught twice within hours for DUI
- By Dido L. Arellano
- Published 02/23/2008
- US Domestic News , Weird News
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A man just released from custody drove his car again and got into an accident.