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China to boost surveillance of superbug that resists antibiotics
September 9, 2010China's capital will step up surveillance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in response to a superbug that first emerged in South Asia and is spreading globally, state media said.
LFO singer dies after battle with leukemia
September 9, 2010Rich Cronin of the 1990s boy band LFO, has died, his band member told CNN on Wednesday night.
Imam: Handling of Islamic center plan a matter of national security
September 9, 2010The religious leader behind plans to build an Islamic center and mosque a few blocks from New York's ground zero said Wednesday night that America's national security depends on how it handles the controversy.
Nearly 200 commercial pilots faked experience, China says
September 9, 2010Nearly 200 commercial pilots in China falsified their flying experience, Chinese aviation officials have discovered.
Piers Morgan to join CNN with prime-time hour in Larry King slot
September 9, 2010British TV host Piers Morgan said taking over for retiring Larry King is like replacing Frank Sinatra's Las Vegas show.
Federer, Djokovic advance to semifinals
September 9, 2010Roger Federer will face Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open semifinals after the Swiss second seed beat fifth seed Robin Soderling in a repeat of their 2009 quarterfinal 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.
Imam: Handling of Islamic center plan a matter of national security
September 9, 2010The religious leader behind plans to erect an Islamic center and mosque a few blocks from New York's ground zero said Wednesday night that America's national security depends on how it handles the controversy.
Tornadoes touch down in Dallas
September 9, 2010At least four tornadoes spawned by Tropical Depression Hermine touched down in and around Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday evening, knocking down walls and smashing vehicles.
Pakistani police arrest three linked to Times Square bomb attempt
September 9, 2010Three Pakistani men linked to Faisal Shahzad, the 30-year-old Pakistani-American who has pleaded guilty to the botched Times Square terror attack, were arrested and have confessed before a judge, authorities said Wednesday.
Goldman Sachs faces large fine in UK
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