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Recent pirate attacks have some shipping companies rethinking their routes. Some are now going around Africa, adding time and expense. There have been at least nine attacks in the past 12 days off the coast of Africa. (Nov. 21)
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have been granted a preliminary decree of divorce. After six weeks and a day, the divorce can become final. Details about the divorce settlement has not been released. (Nov. 21)
A Japanese navy ship on Wednesday failed to shoot down a mid-range ballistic missile target in a test off the coast of the Hawaii. It was only the second time Japan had attempted to shoot down a ballistic missile from a ship at sea. (Nov. 20)
Many Asian markets fell on Thursday, following the lead set on Wednesday by Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei fell more than six percent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell more than five percent. (Nov. 20)
Adam 'Pacman' Jones will be reinstated to the NFL, by league commissioner Roger Goodell. Jones has suspended after a run-in with his own bodyguard in early October. (Nov. 20)
There have been two more pirate attacks in Somali waters off the coast of Africa. It brings the number of attacks to eight in the past 12 days. The number of pirate attacks off the coast of Africa has risen 75 percent this year. (Nov. 19)
A large building under construction burning to the ground outside of Los Angeles on Tuesday night. The flames and smoke could be seen for miles. There were no reports of any injuries. (Nov. 19)
More pirate attacks in recent days have world leaders trying to come up with a plan to stop the attacks. Many are taking place near the Somalia coast. The number of attacks make it appear that Somali-based pirates are attacking at will. (Nov. 19)
Drew Peterson's attorney says his client has met with divorce attorney. Drew Peterson has been named a suspect in the disappearance of his wife Stacy, who has not been seen since Oct. 2007. (Nov. 19)
The death toll following a subway collapse in Eastern China is now seven. Meantime, officials are investigating whether workers at the job search were properly trained. (Nov. 18)
Yahoo, Inc. Founder and CEO Jerry Yang has announced he will step down, once the company finds a suitable replacement. Yang developed Yahoo back in the 1990's. He is expected to remain on the internet company's board of directors. (Nov. 18)
A Pakistani woman accused of trying to kill a U.S. soldier and FBI agents while in custody in Afghanistan has been deemed unfit to stand trial. The evaluation concludd Aafia Siddiqui is unable to understand the nature of the court proceedings. (Nov. 18)
The search continued on Monday for 17 construction workers, after a subway tunnel collapsed in eastern China. Four construction workers are confirmed dead. (Nov. 17)
Thanks to better weather, California firefighters are making progress on three major wildfires still burning around Los Angeles. The cause of all three is still under investigation. (Nov. 17)
Wildfire victims the The Associated Press how quickly this weekend's wildfire spread to their housing development. Many only had a few minutes of warning, leaving only enough time to grab bare essentials. (Nov. 17)
A series of violent storms ripped through Australia's east coast on Sunday. The storms tore down trees, and dropped golf ball sized hail. The storms are blamed for one death. (Nov. 17)
Space shuttle Endeavour's astronauts unfurled a 100-foot, laser-tipped pole and surveyed their ship for any launch damage Saturday while drawing ever closer to their destination, the international space station. (Nov. 16)
Renewed fighting broke out Saturday between rebels and soldiers in eastern Congo, as a U.N. special envoy flew in for emergency talks and said President Joseph Kabila was ready to meet his main rival. (Nov. 15)
Firefighters struggled to get control of a raging wildfire Friday that destroyed more than 100 homes and injured 13 people in Montecito, Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County. (Nov. 14)
Two democratic officials in close contact with the Obama transition team say that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is among the candidates that President-elect Barack Obama is considering for secretary of state. (Nov. 14)
A California man, accused in a series of anthrax scares has now been indicted on 13 charges. Marc Keyser is accused of mailing threatening packages. All of the mailings turned out to be hoaxes. (Nov. 14)
Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mark Begich has now taken the lead in his race against Republican Sen. Ted Stevens. After counting some of the absentee and early votes, Begich is in the lead by 814 votes. (Nov. 13)
There were more indictments handed down on Wednesday against members of a polygamist sect that was the focus of a massive raid in west Texas last spring. In all four members of the FLDS church now face eight new indictments. (Nov. 13)
A suicide bomber struck a U.S. Convoy on Thursday, killing 20 people including an American soldier. The explosion also injured 74 people. (Nov. 13)
An Ohio grandmother has given birth to her three granddaughters. The 56-year-old was a surrogate after her daughter could not give birth. (Nov. 12)
A federal government task force report appears to offer little help to airline passengers dealing with long delays aboard planes waiting to take off. (Nov. 12)
On Monday, future first lady Michelle Obama toured The White House. But, before that visit, Mrs. Obama visited several Washington-area schools that the Obama's two daughters might attend. (Nov. 11)
Citigroup has announced a plan to try and keep homeowners at-risk for foreclosure to stay in their homes. As part of the plan, Citi has announced it is imposing a moratorium on most foreclosures. (Nov. 11)
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged the United States on Monday to avoid any moves toward protectionism in response to the world financial crisis, but said London would be Washington's closest ally in dealing with the economic slowdown. (Nov. 11)
Cubans are surveying the damage following Hurricane Paloma. The storm roared on shore Saturday, but quickly was downgraded to a tropical depression. However, damage from the storm is still extensive. (Nov. 10)
A funeral is set for Monday for an Arizona man who police say was shot to death by his 8-year-old son. Vincent Romero and his roommate were found dead inside their home last week. (Nov. 10)
The Pakistani President says he is expecting a new look at all the issues when President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office. Asif Ali Zardari talked to Barack Obama shortly after his victory on Tuesday. (Nov. 10)
Asian stock markets were up across the board on Monday on news of a Chinese stimulus package totalling more than $500 billion. Stock futures also indicated an up day on Wall Street. (Nov. 10)
Hurricane Paloma made landfall near Santa Cruz del Sur late Saturday as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, but soon weakened to a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. (Nov. 9)
At least 20 people are dead following an accident aboard a Russian submarine in the Sea of Japan. Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has ordered a thorough investigation. (Nov. 9)
The owner and builder of a Haitian school that collapsed on Friday is now under arrest. He is charged with involuntary manslaughter. At least 88 children and teachers died when the three story building collapsed on top of itself. (Nov. 9)
In his first Saturday radio address since being elected president, Barack Obama discusses his plans for the economy. He lays out a series of long- and short-term goals, including a rescue plan for the middle class. (Nov. 8)
With the economy in a downward spiral, U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and the nation under threat from terrorists, President Bush pledged Saturday to make a smooth transition to an Obama administration a top priority while in office. (Nov. 8)
New Zealand on Saturday elected its first conservative government in almost a decade, ending the rule of one of the world's longest-serving elected women. (Nov. 8)
Late-season Hurricane Paloma strengthened slightly as the Category 3 storm after lashing the Cayman Islands with wind and rain. Forecasters say it will hit Cuba Saturday. (Nov. 8)
Officials from North Korea meet with diplomats in New York to talk about steps to wipe away the country's nuclear capability. North Korea was recently removed from a terrorism watch list for agreeing to go nuclear-free. (Nov. 7)
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown told reporters on Friday that the economy is a global crisis that requires global solutions. He added he is looking forward to an economic summit next weekend in Washington.
The two men accused of hatching a plot to kill Barack Obama and dozens of other black people have entered not guilty pleas in court. Daniel Cowart and Paul Schlesselman were arrested last month, and are being held in custody without bond. (Nov. 7)
Christian and Muslim leaders reached out to each other during a three-day conference to build better relations. Pope Benedict XVI capped the event by meeting with the Muslim delegation. (Nov. 7)
Outgoing US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday insisted that the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations launched a year ago were vibrant and vital and would eventually lead to a Palestinian state. (Nov. 7)
Australia's Taronga Zoo in Sydney recently showed off its latest addition, a baby pygmy hippo. Monifa, who is only three weeks old, is currently the size of a puppy. There are less than 3,000 pygmy hippos remaining in the world. (Nov. 7)
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