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- Killing their neighbors: Genocide's foot soldiers
Adolf Hitler, Pol Pot, Slobodan Milosevic. They are household names, infamous for masterminding genocide. But who were the foot soldiers who did the dirty work? In many cases they were the friends, neighbors and co-workers of those they raped, slaughtered and buried alive. "The truth is that we all have the possibility for genocidal behavior," says Harvard psychiatrist Robert Lifton.
- Missing ballots stall Minnesota Senate recount
A missing envelope containing about 130 ballots has stalled the recount in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken.
- Man sentenced in collar-bomb robbery plot
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in a deadly bank robbery plot -- described by the judge in the case as "incredibly bizarre" -- in which a pizza deliveryman died when a bomb affixed to his neck exploded.
- Car dealers get creative
A newspaper ad for a Miami car dealership reads more like a coupon for bags of potato chips: "Buy one, get two!" "The first thing people think when they come in is, 'It's a fake ad. It's a normal car dealer ad. It's a gimmick.' But it's not," said Ali Ahmed, sales manager at Rob Lambdin's University Dodge in Miami. The ad speaks to the desperation of dealers as automakers beg for bailout money to survive a huge sales slump.
- Nanny describes saving child in Mumbai attack
The world knows her as the daring nanny who, clutching a 2-year-old boy, pushed past the havoc in a terrorized Mumbai house and risked her life to keep the toddler safe. But Sandra Samuel sees no heroism in her actions. "Even today, I am thinking I should have sent the baby and done something for the rabbi and his wife," who were killed in the attack, she tells CNN.
- Missile-shield test to include 'countermeasures'
The Pentagon is set to conduct the 13th and most realistic test of its missile shield system to date, officials told CNN.
- Americans back Obama troop plan, poll shows
Americans back Barack Obama's plan to move U.S. troops from Iraq to Afghanistan, a new national poll indicates.
- Cruise ship hits ice, stranded off Antarctica
A cruise ship carrying 122 people was stranded Thursday on the coast of Antarctica after striking ice, officials said, officials said.
- Rogue FBI agent breaks silence
Former FBI agent John Connolly, whose fall from mob-buster to paid gangland flunky played out in a South Florida courtroom, broke his long silence today in a packed courtroom. Connolly denied having any role in a 1982 mob hit, telling the family of slain businessman John Callahan: "It's heartbreaking to hear what happened to your father and to your husband. ... My heart is broken when I hear what you say."
Health
- Less sun, more depression for people with SAD
Douglas Cootey is replacing his lightbulbs with brighter ones, but not just to see better. The new broad spectrum lights simulate sunlight, and might help enliven his mood in the gloomy winter months. Cootey realized that his symptoms fit those of seasonal affective disorder, a condition that typically generates depression during autumn and winter and then goes away in the sunnier months.
- Zimbabweans ill with cholera crossing border
Doctors worry about the woman sitting on a bed inside the large tent, an IV in her arm. Chipo Matewe, 23, is eight months pregnant and stricken with cholera.
- Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets
It started with sinus congestion for Shawna Coronado. Then the splitting migraines came. Coronado soon discovered the furry causes: her family's dog and cat. Like the 10 million American pet owners with allergies, the Coronados faced a dilemma: Can a sneezy-wheezy human and pet co-exist in the same house?
- Patient's photo helps radiologists read scan
Radiologists who read imaging exams -- such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT scans -- may do a better job if they see a picture of the face that goes with the diagnostic test, according to research presented this week at the Radiology Society of North America's annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
- Tainted milk deaths rise in China
Six Chinese infants may have died from consuming melamine-tainted milk powder, twice the number previously reported by the government, the Ministry of Health said Monday.
- Attorney general seems fine after fainting spell
Doctors gave U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey a clean bill of health Friday morning after he apparently had a fainting spell, according to Gina Talamona, spokeswoman for Department of Justice.
- Support and Hot Wheels after fire
After the fire, all that was left of Jonathan Reyes' massive Hot Wheels collection was a piece of metal that once was part of a toy car.
Entertainment
- African-American actress plays Pitt's mom
Taraji Henson has an interesting role in the new film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." She plays the adoptive mother of Brad Pitt's backwards-aging character. She credits her father -- in life and death -- with grounding her for the role.
- Lil Wayne, Coldplay dominate Grammy noms
Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne garnered the most Grammy nominations, receiving eight, and British alternative rock band Coldplay grabbed seven as the Recording Academy announced this year's nominees.
- New Rowling book goes straight to No. 1
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- Iggy Pop: 'I was looking for an elegant coma'
Along with his band The Stooges, Iggy Pop invented punk rock and his outrageous onstage antics have inspired countless wannabes. After years of excess, the 'Godfather of Punk' moved to Miami in search of peace. My City, My Life caught up with him to talk about music, inspiration and life in Miami.
- Call hitmaker cheesy, but he's 'very rich'
The title of record producer David Foster's memoir says it all: "Hitman." It's not an overstatement: Foster has produced Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand and Josh Groban, won 15 Grammys and helped create several No. 1s. He examines his life with CNN's Shanon Cook.
- Pitt discusses NOLA recovery, growing family
Brad Pitt has plenty on his plate. The Oscar-nominated actor and producer stars in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons," which opens nationwide on Christmas Day.
- Versace's Beijing fashion show
Talk Asia went backstage at Versace's first ever fashion show in China in November. Get a glimpse into the world of the models, movers and shakers, and "Versace hair" at the Beijing show.
- Gallery: Aguilera looking dazzling
Travel
- 10 great places to spend Christmas
For many intrepid holiday travelers, Christmas is just not complete without a passport, a suitcase of good cheer, and a warm bed as far from home as the North Pole.
- India tightens airport security
Indian authorities stepped up security at the nation's airports on Thursday after receiving intelligence reports that terrorists might be planning an air attack.
- 6 reasons we love to travel now
It took a couple of airline bankruptcies, a summer of staycations, a serious recession and the near-collapse of the world economy, but by golly, travelers are feeling loved right now.
- Palm Desert: California's capital of cool
In the words of Austin Powers: Yeah baby! Mod Resort guests can enjoy Mod-tinis at a winter getaway destination billed as the "capital of cool."
- Insider tips to make the most of Miami
Multicultural, multilingual and multifaceted, there's more to Miami than meets the eye. Make the most of your stay with these tips.
- Center has warmer welcome for Capitol tourists
The days of having nothing but an idle outdoor wait ahead of a U.S. Capitol tour appear to be over. The $621 million underground U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, which opens Tuesday, offers guests a more comfortable and educational experience.
- Behavior key to the future of airport security?
Keep your shoes and belts on -- waiting in long airport security lines to pass through metal detectors may soon be a thing of the past.
- Making your family trips greener
Travelers say they want to travel greener, even if it costs them more. That resolve seems to crumble the minute they're in a hotel, but it doesn't have to be that way. Here are tips to make your vacation "green."
- Witnessing the power of faith in Portugal
In what might be mistaken for a God-forsaken corner of central Portugal, tens of thousands witnessed an apparition -- and the lonely little town of Fatima became a major pilgrimage site for Catholics.
- Native Americans fighting ignorance at Plimoth
Modern-day pilgrims to Plimoth Plantation have much curiosity about life in the re-creation of an English village from the 1600s and a Native American homesite. But some of the thousands of people who visit daily to get a glimpse of how the first colonials existed and created the Thanksgiving tradition bring with them misconceptions about the Native people.
Headlines last updated on Dec 04, 2008 20:30:06pm.
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