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Winehouse dress fetches over $67,100 at auction (AP)
Cain tells aides he is reassessing his campaign (AP)
Biden: Withdrawal begins new phase in U.S.-Iraq relations (Reuters)
End of the line for Cain? Announcement Saturday (AP)
A glimmer of good news for Obama in jobs report (AP)
After uproar, Ky. church revisits interracial ban (AP)
Hurricane-force Santa Ana winds: Another sign of global warming? (The Christian S
Unemployment rate drops to lowest since 2009 (AP)
As Putin plans to stay, many Russians want out (AP)
Report: Sandusky talks about Paterno, case (AP)
Cain suspends campaign shifting GOP race (AP)
Megachurch's future uncertain after pastor leaves (AP)
First-class mail: Just a little bit s-l-o-w-e-r (AP)
After crime, punishment awaits ex-Gov. Blagojevich (AP)
Bachmann: Romney, Gingrich both have 'flaws' (AP)
Obama hits Republicans in starkly populist speech (Reuters)
Fla. woman found slain under Christmas presents (AP)
Obama, Clinton to world: Stop gay discrimination (AP)
New York to raise taxes on the rich. Is it a blueprint for Congress? (The Christ
Obama hits Republicans, Wall Street in populist speech (Reuters)
Mikhail Gorbachev calls for a new vote in Russia (AP)
Obama says economic fix could take years (Reuters)
High court halts new Texas electoral maps (AP)
NASA OKs Feb. launch of private space station trip (AP)
Gingrich fuels more Mideast conflict: Palestinians (Reuters)
3 women accept Nobel Peace Prize (AP)
Airport search complaints prompt calls for on-site advocates (Reuters)
Corpse found near NY beach is likely prostitute's (AP)
Atheist messages displace CA park nativity scenes (AP)
No cellphones, no texting by drivers, US urges (AP)
House defies Obama on payroll tax bill (Reuters)
Social issues bubbling up in GOP campaign (AP)
Gingrich surges ahead in Republican race: NBC/WSJ poll (Reuters)
Taylor's ring from Burton fetches $8.8M in NY (AP)
Obama's crossover message, from kitchen to mansion (AP)
Killing of bin Laden voted top news story of 2011 (AP)
Gingrich newcomer team takes on Romney stronghold (Reuters)
Nearly nine years on, U.S. withdraws from Iraq (Reuters)
Calif teen sentenced for killing gay student (AP)
Gingrich fades in Iowa and nationally (Reuters)
Why the 2012 election could all come down to Florida (The Christian Science Moni
In mourning, hermit kingdom North Korea seals itself off (Reuters)
Finally, some bipartisanship
Feud between Romney, Gingrich intensifies (AP)
Obamas spending low-key Christmas Eve in Hawaii (AP)
NORAD Santa trackers having record holiday (AP)
Drinks and joy as defectors embrace Kim's death (AP)
Wives in ads, kids on the bus as GOP voting nears (AP)
Obama spends Christmas with family, military (AP)
Joe Lieberman: "I don't think Congress has ever been as bad as it is today." (Th
Britain's Prince Philip leaves hospital (AP)
What to look for at NKorea funeral for Kim Jong Il (AP)
Democrat Nelson to retire from Senate (Reuters)
Son of O.J. Simpson former relative arrested (AP)
Dems scramble as Sen. Nelson announces retirement (AP)
New fee coming for medical effectiveness research (AP)
Obama sees approval rating rise. Is it the economy or something else? (The Christ
Snow and tears mark funeral for North Korean leader (Reuters)
Gingrich sharpens attacks on Romney, Paul (AP)
Paul's surge may prompt a new look from GOP voters (AP)
Clergymen clash at Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus (AP)
Scholars want help identifying slaves' origins (AP)
Perry fights to claw way back into contention (AP)
Republicans battle over undecided voters in Iowa (AP)
Iowa ad war: late starting but nasty (AP)
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor's breakfast (AP)
For Gingrich, it's a struggle to stay on message (AP)
Hundreds of Iraqis cheer departure of US forces (AP)
Another car fire reported in Hollywood (AP)
Hope reigns as US rings in 2012, after dud 2011 (AP)
In 2012, Obama to press ahead without Congress (AP)
Obama hopeful for progress in 2012 (AP)
Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg: 'Republican Party is in trouble' (The Christ
Saudi to apply law for women only to sell lingerie (AP)
Mom reunites with biological child 77 years later (AP)
US auto industry to post another good sales year (AP)
George W. Bush barely mentioned in GOP campaign (AP)
Body found in Ark. forest was missing dispatcher (AP)
Perry: Reassessing bid after Iowa caucuses (AP)
Analysis: Obama among the winners in Iowa (Reuters)
In Iowa, opposite candidates win in opposite ways (AP)
Obama to appoint Cordray on Wednesday as CFPB head (Reuters)
After Iowa, Romney now hopes to pull away in NH (AP)
Bachmann off, Perry on Republican rollercoaster (Reuters)
Conn. man gets 70 years for kidnapping ex-wife (AP)
Gingrich takes tougher tone in criticism of Romney (AP)
US Congress presses rating agencies on MF Global: report (Reuters)
5 days from next contest, rivals race for money (AP)
Obama unveiling strategy for slimmed-down military (AP)
Euthanasia to control shelter population unpopular (AP)
Police: Utah officer dies following shootout (AP)
Did $98.5 billion high-speed rail project just hit a wall in California? (The Chr
The scold in Mother Nature's cold: It's winter! Wear a coat! (VIDEO) (The Christi
Obama plans to cut tens of thousands of ground troops (Reuters)
Rivals go hard after Romney, who goes after Obama (AP)
Gingrich to black people: paychecks, not food aid (AP)
Conservatives: Time to rally around a not-Romney (AP)
Police: Woman damages valuable painting in Denver (AP)
After Texas school shooting, many questions loom (AP)
Hiring seen gaining traction in December (Reuters)
Agent: Pats assistant O'Brien interviews at PSU (AP)
Economy likely ended 2011 with solid job growth (AP)
Iowa defeat leaves Perry in unfamiliar role: loser (AP)
What donors? Super PACs buy time to keep secrets (AP)
Obama to promote insourcing of jobs (AP)
Republicans sharpen knives for dual debates (Reuters)
Republicans sharpen knives for dual debates (Reuters)
Billionaire gives $5 million to pro-Gingrich group (AP)
In Republican debate tonight, Romney, Santorum have targets on backs (The Christi
NKorea footage shows Kim Jong Un driving tank (AP)
Giffords, Tucson mark 1 year since deadly rampage (AP)
SAfrica: Joy, sadness as Mandela's party turns 100 (AP)
NC panel: Sterilization victims should get $50K (AP)
EU must recognize Italy's debt crisis efforts: Monti (Reuters)
FACT CHECK: Did Gingrich shirk military duty? (AP)
First lady tackling medical treatment for vets (AP)
New Hampshire primary gives Mitt Romney a historic win-win (+video) (The Christia
Snow-weary Alaska town orders more shovels (AP)
US teens struggle to find elusive part-time jobs (AP)
Ariz. officials: Couple, deputy killed by same man (AP)
NKorea keeps door open for food-nuke deal (AP)
Republicans head to South Carolina, guns blazing (Reuters)
Ohio panel sticks to 'White Only' pool sign ruling (AP)
Obama seeks to merge trade agencies, save $3 billion (Reuters)
Paris prosecutor probes reporter's death in Syria (AP)
Myanmar frees more political prisoners (Reuters)
Obama asks Congress for power to streamline government (Reuters)
Court to sentence Van der Sloot for murder (AP)
Weaker Europe starts to lose appetite for US goods (AP)
US to send ambassador to Myanmar, upgrading ties (AP)
Peru court sentences Van der Sloot to 28 years for murder (Reuters)
With time, money running out, SC often turns nasty (AP)
Judge: John Edwards has life-threatening condition (AP)
Judge in Va. rejects GOP primary ballot appeal (AP)
Attacks over Bain seen making Romney stronger (Reuters)
Judge orders Stanford lawyers to stay on (Reuters)
Judge rejects adding candidates to Virginia ballot (Reuters)
Tensions high, US warns Iran not to block shipping (AP)
Balmy winter brings plenty of economic surprises (AP)
Tim Tebow and Tom Brady: Opposite in every way? Maybe not. (The Christian Science
As debate roars over Haley Barbour pardons, five released convicts vanish (The Ch
Iraqi woman, 111, sworn in as US citizen (AP)
Desecration of the dead is as old as war itself (AP)
U.S. judge backs multiple rifle sales reporting (Reuters)
U.S. judge backs ATF multiple rifle sales reporting (Reuters)
Obama seeks to revamp government, focus on exports (Reuters)
Iran ships approached U.S. vessels in Gulf (Reuters)
Peru court sentences Van der Sloot to 28 years (AP)
In SC, Perry steps lightly on Republican rivals (AP)
Judge: John Edwards has serious heart condition (AP)
Coast guard: ship aground off Italy, bodies found (AP)
Taiwan goes to the polls as China, U.S. look on (Reuters)
Myanmar breakthrough: Does it validate Obama policy of engaging adversaries? (Th
Desecration of the dead is as old as war itself (AP)
Tensions high, US warns Iran not to block shipping (AP)
Obama takes on big government: `It has to change' (AP)
Treasury bond market at a glance (AP)
Analysts: S&P downgrades could have been worse (AP)
Scotland gaining enthusiasm for independence (AP)
Egypt's radical Salafis approach secular rivals (AP)
Iraq: Bomb kills 20 Shiite pilgrims in south (AP)
Tricky transfer awaits tanker inching to Alaska (AP)
Santorum's past comments give Democrats fodder (AP)
Three die as cruise ship runs aground in Italy (Reuters)
Tunisia marks 1st anniversary of Arab Spring (AP)
Iran says not storing oil in Gulf due to sanctions (Reuters)
Obama promotes 'insourcing,' government reorg (AP)
Qatar emir suggests sending Arab troops to Syria (Reuters)
ElBaradei pulls out of Egyptian presidency race (Reuters)
Iran says CIA behind nuclear scientist's killing (AP)
U.S. offers Bangladesh $1 billion in aid over next five years (Reuters)
Tunisians celebrate their revolution one year on (Reuters)
Iran sends rare letter to U.S. over killed scientist (Reuters)
Ultra-harsh Alaska winter prompts fuel shortages (AP)
Conservative evangelical leaders back Santorum (Reuters)
Casino plans sprout in US as states seek revenue (AP)
Greeks like their PM but unhappy with coalition government: poll (Reuters)
Nations hunt for info on Italy cruise accident (AP)
Santorum backed by social conservative leaders (AP)
Romney opens 21-point lead in South Carolina: Reuters/Ipsos poll (Reuters)
Nigeria labor says no agreement to end fuel strike (AP)
Detained man suspect in 4 Calif. homeless killings (AP)
Romney rivals seek SC theme, champion to stop him (AP)
Attacks on Romney getting personal (AP)
Night of chaos, fear after cruise ship ran aground (AP)
Three dead, 40 missing in Italian ship disaster (Reuters)
Up to 30 dolphins beach on Cape Cod, 10 to 12 dead (AP)
Nigeria labor says no agreement to end fuel strike (AP)
Does Tim Tebow really worry Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots? (The Ch
Evangelical leaders try to unite behind Rick Santorum (The Christian Science Mon
Tanker moored off Nome, gearing up fuel delivery (AP)
Gingrich defends Bain criticisms in SC GOP forum (AP)
Brady rolls past Tebow, Broncos; 49ers top Saints (AP)
Syrian president grants general amnesty (AP)
Crash and burn time for Spain's crusading judge? (AP)
Six dead after militants storm building in Iraq's Ramadi (Reuters)
US military chief to Israel as Iran tension grows (AP)
In flap over S. Carolina law, old tensions and a campaign issue (Reuters)
Suspicions rise in Pablo Neruda's death (AP)
Qaeda militants seize Yemen town, Norwegian kidnapped (Reuters)
Nigerian strikes set to resume Monday (Reuters)
Pakistan Taliban leader reported dead in US strike (AP)
Rupert Murdoch turns to Twitter to attack Obama (Reuters)
Iran says received U.S. letter on Hormuz Strait (Reuters)
More US Catholics take complaints to church court (AP)
Towering legend, flawed man? King's image evolving (AP)
Pakistan Taliban leader believed dead: intelligence officials (Reuters)
Perry: Marines in video are 'kids,' not criminals (AP)
FACT CHECK: All's not well for 'King of Bain' (AP)
Terminally ill Ohioan dies on day of son's funeral (AP)
Concerns about Romney's faith quieter but not gone (AP)
Silenced musical treasures languish in Mich. vault (AP)
Perry defends Marines accused of urinating on corpses (Reuters)
Iran warns of consequences if Arabs back oil sanctions (Reuters)
Santorum endorsement doesn't impress churchgoers (Reuters)
Rupert Murdoch turns to Twitter to attack Obama (Reuters)
Captain's conduct blasted as divers find more dead (AP)
Rivals say split SC conservative vote aids Romney (AP)
Santorum targets churchgoers, Romney in South Carolina (Reuters)
Perry: Marines in video are 'kids,' not criminals (AP)
FACT CHECK: All's not well for 'King of Bain' (AP)
More US Catholics take complaints to church court (AP)
AP Exclusive: Dad of CA killings suspect homeless (AP)
Iran warns of consequences if Arabs back oil sanctions (Reuters)
Campaign officials: Huntsman to quit GOP race (AP)
FBI seeks help finding Montana teacher's body (AP)
Republican Huntsman to quit presidential race: report (Reuters)
Next stop South Carolina: Can Romney's train keep chugging ahead? (The Christian
Tanker carrying fuel arrives at iced-in AK town (AP)
Rescuers search stricken Italy cruise ship (Reuters)
AP opens full news bureau in North Korea (AP)
Huntsman to quit GOP race, back Romney (AP)
Nigeria troops appear; president offers concession (AP)
Car bomb kills 8 in northern Iraq (AP)
Greek PM confident debt swap deal to be clinched in time (Reuters)
Pakistani court orders contempt notice against PM (AP)
Crisis kills revival in Europe microcosm Belgium (Reuters)
Pakistan Taliban leader believed dead: intelligence officials (Reuters)
Hackers disrupt Israel airline, stock market sites (AP)
China's Xi says soon heading to U.S., urges cooperation (Reuters)
Bomb material found in Thailand after terror warnings (Reuters)
Jon Huntsman set to drop out, back Romney. Will it make a difference? (The Chris
UK: No public funding for new royal yacht (AP)
Protesters ready igloos to Occupy Davos (Reuters)
Weird gadgets at CES: Motorized unicycle, anyone? (AP)
Jon Huntsman quits presidential race (AP)
Immigration courtrooms silent during ICE review (AP)
Ireland's former richest person declared bankrupt (AP)
Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered across the nation (Reuters)
SC rally marks MLK day with voting rights message (AP)