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Diane Sawyer in Afghanistan

Diane Sawyer in Afghanistan

ABC News - 45 minutes ago

Diane Sawyer is in Kabul covering the headlines coming out of Afghanistan.

  • Anniversary marked with protests
    Anniversary marked with protests Reuters - 6 minutes ago
  • "Blades of Glory" cuts "Grindhouse" ticket sales
    "Blades of Glory" cuts "Grindhouse" ticket sales AP - 14 minutes ago

    Movie audiences were more interested in light comedy over Easter weekend than in Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's "Grindhouse," a double-feature ode to bloody exploitation flicks. (April 9)

  • Man ends 9-Week, 3,272-mile swim
    Man ends 9-Week, 3,272-mile swim AP - 27 minutes ago

    A Slovenian man has finished swimming the entire distance of the Amazon River, a feat that could set a new world record for distance swimming. (April 9)

  • The Update: Iraq braces for protest
    The Update: Iraq braces for protest Reuters - 47 minutes ago
  • Police Investigate Fatal Aliquippa Shooting KDKA Pittsburgh - 11 minutes ago

    Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend in Aliquippa; KDKA's John Cater has more.

  • Two Dead After Johnson County Wreck
    Two Dead After Johnson County Wreck CBS 11 Dallas - 18 minutes ago

    Police say an 18-wheeler ran a stop sign near Rio Vista Sunday night.

  • South Florida Students Back In School After Cruise Ship Sinking
    South Florida Students Back In School After Cruise Ship Sinking CBS4 Miami - 23 minutes ago

    A group of travel weary South Florida students return to school today after their cruise ship sank off the coast of Greece.

  • Manhunt For Suspected Murderer Continues
    Manhunt For Suspected Murderer Continues CBS 42 Austin - 24 minutes ago

    Verten Dotson, accused of shooting and killing a woman in North Austin Saturday, is still on the run.

  • PNC Park Opens Gates For Pirates Home Opener
    PNC Park Opens Gates For Pirates Home Opener KDKA Pittsburgh - 25 minutes ago

    The first pitch will be thrown out at 1:35pm at PNC Park for the Pirates 2007 home opener; KDKA's Alison Morris reports.

  • Cubs Fan George Ellis' Guide To Fans At Wrigley Field
    Cubs Fan George Ellis' Guide To Fans At Wrigley Field CBS 2 Chicago - 27 minutes ago

    George Ellis' book "The Cub Fan's Guide To Happiness" lets you know what makes Cubs fans tick and helps newcomers to Wrigley Field spot fans of all types from "Bleacher Bum" to "Wrigley Granny" to "Lincoln Park Trixie."

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    WJZ @ Your Desk Morning Update WJZ 13 Baltimore - 31 minutes ago
  • Firefighters Urge Homeowners To Get Ready For Wildfire Season
    Firefighters Urge Homeowners To Get Ready For Wildfire Season CBS4 Denver - 41 minutes ago

    Firefighters are already getting ready for the wildfire season and officials say homeowners in the red zone should do so also.

  • CDOT Drivers, Road Crews Spend Another Holiday Working
    CDOT Drivers, Road Crews Spend Another Holiday Working CBS4 Denver - 49 minutes ago

    Road crews planned to patrol the streets before the temperatures dip below freezing again Sunday night, Karlyn Tilley reports. The CDOT drivers have spent many holidays this year clearing roads.

  • Mother Taken Into Custody In Death Of 3-Year-Old
    Mother Taken Into Custody In Death Of 3-Year-Old CBS4 Denver - 53 minutes ago

    Aurora police have taken a woman into custody in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, Raj Chohan reports. Police were called to Susie Quartey's home Saturday where paramedics found the child not breathing.

  • New Message Of Hope For Marion Parish
    New Message Of Hope For Marion Parish CBS 5 Green Bay - 53 minutes ago

    The message of Easter, new hope and new life through Christ's ressurection took on a special meaning for a Marion Parish.

  • Name Released Of Waupaca Man Involved In Fatal Accident
    Name Released Of Waupaca Man Involved In Fatal Accident CBS 5 Green Bay - 58 minutes ago

    We now know the name of the Waupaca man who police say fled the scene of a hit and run crash, only to cause another fatal accident just minutes later.

  • Blaine Student With Cerebral Palsy Committed To Bodybuilding
    Blaine Student With Cerebral Palsy Committed To Bodybuilding WCCO Minneapolis - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago

    Jake Urton has been lifting weights since he was 6, spending hours each week outside of the Blaine High School weight room training for bodybuilding competitions, Mark Rosen reports (3:09).

  • Teen Stabbed In Delaware County
    Teen Stabbed In Delaware County CBS 3 Philadelphia - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago

    Police are trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the stabbing of a 13-year-old in Collingdale.

  • Fond du Lac City Employee Heads Back To Court
    Fond du Lac City Employee Heads Back To Court CBS 5 Green Bay - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago

    A City of Fond du Lac employee accused of viewing child porn at work heads back to court tomorrow. Ben Mercer faces 34 possession of child pornography charges.

  • Seniors Angry Over Senior Care
    Seniors Angry Over Senior Care CBS 5 Green Bay - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago

    More than $100,000 Wisconsin seniors are looking for a new prescription drug plan since Senior care will not be revewed in June. The move has senors and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle angry.

  • Broadway's 'Talk Radio' More Relevant Than Ever
    Broadway's 'Talk Radio' More Relevant Than Ever CBS 2 New York - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago

    Eric Bogosian's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play "Talk Radio" was a sensation back in the 1980s. Twenty years later, it's more relevant than ever. Right now it's a hit on Broadway, starring Tony Award winner Liev Schreiber. CBS 2's Dana Tyler got the first public tour of the set and spoke with the cast for some fascinating insights.

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    Breaking Weather News: Watch the latest U.S. forecast and severe weather coverage from The Weather Channel, updated at least three times daily.

  • Barnstable Doctor Charged With Killing Husband.
    Barnstable Doctor Charged With Killing Husband. WBZ Boston - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago

    A Cape Cod doctor has been charged with murder after her husband was found shot in their Barnstable home Sunday afternoon. David Robichaud reports.

  • Camden Co. House Fire Under Investigation
    Camden Co. House Fire Under Investigation CBS 3 Philadelphia - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago

    Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a house fire in Woodlynne, Brandy Bell reports.

  • O's New Head Groundskeeper Is Just Second Female Boss In The Majors
    O's New Head Groundskeeper Is Just Second Female Boss In The Majors WJZ 13 Baltimore - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago

    One of Major League Baseball's only female groundskeepers is in charge of making Camden Yards look beautiful. Ron Matz reports.

  • NYC Expands Search For 9/11 Victims' Remains
    NYC Expands Search For 9/11 Victims' Remains CBS 2 New York - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago

    The city will be expanding its search for remains near Ground Zero. Family members wait in anticipation. Meanwhile, motorists can expect road closures and diversions around West Street. CBS 2's Tamsen Fadal has the story.

  • Diane Patrick Going Back To Work
    Diane Patrick Going Back To Work WBZ Boston - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago

    Diane Patrick says she'll return to her law practice this week but won't rush back into the spotlight as first lady, after being treated for despression and exhaustion.

  • Chilly Temps For Cubs Home Opener, But At Least Its Not Snowing
    Chilly Temps For Cubs Home Opener, But At Least Its Not Snowing CBS 2 Chicago - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago

    There may be a few flakes in the air in Chicago Monday morning, but CBS 2's Ed Curran says it's all quiet at Wrigley Field, certainly nothing like 2003 when the Cubs home opener was cancelled because of snow.

  • Authorities Investigate Police Involved Shooting
    Authorities Investigate Police Involved Shooting KDKA Pittsburgh - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago

    Police are trying to figure out what lead to the police involved shooting of a suspect in downtown Pittsburgh; KDKA's Bob Allen reports.

  • Massive rally marks fall of Baghdad
    Massive rally marks fall of Baghdad AP - 2 hours, 1 minute ago

    Thousands of Iraqis marched in the streets of Najaf Monday on the 4th anniversary of U.S. forces entering into Baghdad. (April 9)

  • Philadelphia Archdiocese Celebrating Bicentennial
    Philadelphia Archdiocese Celebrating Bicentennial CBS 3 Philadelphia - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago

    Cardinal Justin Rigali kicked off the 200 birthday celebration of the Philadelphia Archdiocese on Easter Sunday.

  • Cubs Fans Will Find Some Delicious New Food At Cubs Home Opener
    Cubs Fans Will Find Some Delicious New Food At Cubs Home Opener CBS 2 Chicago - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago

    You'll need a bit more than a baseball cap to keep warm if you're heading to Wrigley Field for the Cubs home opener today. CBS 2's Ed Curran talks with David Burns of Levy Restaurants about some hot new concessions.

  • Driver Killed Following Camden Police Pursuit
    Driver Killed Following Camden Police Pursuit CBS 3 Philadelphia - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago

    Stephanie Abrams reports a driver was killed after crashing while fleeing from police in Camden.

  • Maryland State House Set To Wrap Up Another Session
    Maryland State House Set To Wrap Up Another Session WJZ 13 Baltimore - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago

    Several high profile bills are still up in the air as the final day of the Maryland State House's lawmaking session arrives. Mary Bubala reports.

  • Iraqi Shias heed protest call
    Iraqi Shias heed protest call BBC - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago

    Thousands of Iraqis have gathered in the city of Najaf for a rally calling on all US-led troops to leave Iraq.

  • A woman at the top?
    A woman at the top? CNN - Mon Apr 9, 5:37 AM ET

    CNN's Robin Oakley asks the all-important question: Can a woman become French president? (April 9)

  • What is luxury?
    What is luxury? CNN - Mon Apr 9, 5:37 AM ET

    Brand name alone does not a luxury item make. It's all about exclusivity. CNN's Maggie Lake reports (April 9)

  • What can money buy?
    What can money buy? CNN - Mon Apr 9, 5:37 AM ET

    Can 300 grand buy you the same type of home across the U.S.? CNN's Chris Lawrence reports (April 9)

  • Christian leaders call for peace

  • Christian leaders call for peace Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:31 AM ET

    The world's Christian leaders have used Easter services to call for peace and tolerance.

  • Nicole Kidman attends Easter Show
    Nicole Kidman attends Easter Show Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:31 AM ET

    Blue skies and a holiday Monday brought the crowds back to the Easter Show today including actor Nicole Kidman.

  • East Timorese vote in election
    East Timorese vote in election Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:28 AM ET

    Voting has just finished in East Timor's presidential election.

  • Cruise's last moments caught on video
    Cruise's last moments caught on video Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:27 AM ET

    First home videos have emerged showing panic on board a cruise ship that hit a reef and sank in the Greek Islands last week.

  • Volcano continues to spew lava
    Volcano continues to spew lava Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:27 AM ET

    Scientists monitoring a volcano on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion have described it as the eruption of the century.

  • UK sailors media deal causes a stir
    UK sailors media deal causes a stir Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:27 AM ET

    The 15 British sailors and marines taken hostage in Iran for almost two weeks have come under fire for cashing in on their captivity.

  • The terrible Easter road toll
    The terrible Easter road toll Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:24 AM ET

    The Easter long weekend has ended with a terrible toll of 25 on the nation's roads.

  • Bowling club patrons fight back
    Bowling club patrons fight back Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:23 AM ET

    A barman and patrons at a Sydney bowling club have been praised for their courage after stopping an alleged armed robbery.

  • Injured boy's family appeals for driver
    Injured boy's family appeals for driver Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:23 AM ET

    The family of a Sydney boy seriously injured when he was run over by a ute has called for the driver to come forward.

  • Bikie shooting investigated by police
    Bikie shooting investigated by police Australia 7 News - Mon Apr 9, 4:20 AM ET

    Police are investigating a shooting involving rival bikie gangs at Darling Harbour.

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Iraqis protest to mark Baghdad's fall

AP - 14 minutes ago

BAGHDAD - Tens of thousands draped themselves in Iraqi flags and marched peacefully through the streets of two Shiite holy cities Monday to mark the fourth anniversary of Baghdad's fall. Demonstrators were flanked by two cordons of police as they called for U.S. forces to leave, shouting "Get out, get out occupier!"

Bush to renew effort on immigration plan

AP - 31 minutes ago

CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush returns to work Monday on the volatile issue of immigration, where his hope for a legislative breakthrough is complicated by cold relations with Congress.

Iranian leader plans atomic announcement

AP - 30 minutes ago

NATANZ, Iran - Iran on Monday celebrated the one-year anniversary of the country's first success in enriching uranium, as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prepared to announce new progress in the key process that the United Nations has demanded Iran halt.

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An increasing number of brides are saying "I do" to eco-friendly weddings and receptions.
 
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    What does the scientific evidence say about vitamin supplements. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports (April 9)

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    New homes are being built with separate master bedrooms and more. CNN's Alina Cho reports (April 10)

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    The Oscar-winning actress stars in the thriller "Perfect Stranger."

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    Martha Stewart relaunches Web site AP 
    Domesticity diva Martha Stewart aims to parlay her authoritative voice on everything about lifestyle to the millions of women who surf the Internet with the relaunch of her namesake Web site. (April 10)

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    Students are giving up their laptops in favor of iPods in the classroom. CNN's Carl Azuz reports (April 10)

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    After the Taliban banned kite running in 1996, the national pastime is back.

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    Protest Planned Over Don Imus' Comments CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles 
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    Burglary Suspect Caught By Sacramento Business Owner CBS 13 / CW 31 Sacramento 
    With burglar alarms sounding, a Sacramento business owner beat police to his business and caught a suspected burglar.

    Attempted Rapist Terrifies Beach Community
    Attempted Rapist Terrifies Beach Community CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles - 
    Hermosa Beach residents are urged to lock their windows and doors after a woman was attacked and nearly raped in her apartment. Suzie Suh reports.

    Afghanistan's Deadly Harvest
    Afghanistan's Deadly Harvest ABC News - 
    Afghanistan's opium fields produce 90 percent of the world's heroin supply.

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    A dolphin's baby learns how to "speak" in utero with a dolphin "chat line."

    Killer Commutes
    Killer Commutes ABC News - 
    The hours spent getting to work are costing some commuters more than just time.

    Iran Announces Nuclear Achievement
    Iran Announces Nuclear Achievement ABC News - 
    Iran produces nuclear fuel at an industrial level with 3,000 new centrifuges.

    Nightline Online: Spelling Mistake
    Nightline Online: Spelling Mistake ABC News - 
    How did an error turn into a cultural phenomenon?

    Alleged Attacker Bounds, Stabs Frisco Woman
    Alleged Attacker Bounds, Stabs Frisco Woman CBS 11 Dallas - 
    A 25-year-old woman said a man broke into her Frisco apartment, tied her up and stabbed her.

    Fierce fighting day after peaceful protests
    Fierce fighting day after peaceful protests
    One day after Iraqis marked the 4th anniversary of the fall of Baghdad, violence continued in several cities Tuesday, as the U.S. military also announced the deaths of 4 more soldiers. (April 10)

    Police Investigate House Fire In Charleroi
    Police Investigate House Fire In Charleroi KDKA Pittsburgh
    State Police are calling an overnight house fire in Charleroi suspicious and are investigating the cause; KDKA's Sonni Abatta has the details.

    Tuesday's live music lineup
    Tuesday's live music lineup CNN - 
    The Gig Guide from thepalestra.com lets you know where to find the best live music performances from coast to coast. (April 9)

    Obama talks Iraq, Clinton on Late Show
    Obama talks Iraq, Clinton on Late Show AP 
    Presidential candidate Barack Obama appeared on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' Monday night, and talked about getting out of Iraq, as well as the possibility of a double ticket with Hillary Rodham Clinton. (April 10)

    2 Arrested For Setting Fire To Historic Building
    2 Arrested For Setting Fire To Historic Building CBS 42 Austin 
    San Marcos fire marshalls arrested two people Tuesday morning in connection with the fire of a historic building in San Marcos.

    The Update: New Afghan deployment
    The Update: New Afghan deployment Reuters 

    Police Believe Money Motive Of Dallas Home Invasion
    Police Believe Money Motive Of Dallas Home Invasion CBS 11 Dallas 
    Dallas Police believe three men kicked in an apartment door and beat up a man after stealing some cash 
    stemmed from money owed.

    Good Question: Why Does Higher Grade Gasoline Cost More?
    Good Question: Why Does Higher Grade Gasoline Cost More? CBS4 Denver - 
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    Morning @ Your Desk
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    Don Scott reports the FBI is using new tools to find a missing Frederick County woman.

    Elderly Couple Escapes Dallas House Fire
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    Neighbors said they are grateful their neighbors made it out of the house fire.

    Veterinarians See Increase In Cat Deaths From Kidney Failure
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    Pit Bull Owners Sue Over Denver's Euthanizing Dog Ban
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    China and Japan
    China and Japan CNN - Tue Apr 10, 8:06 AM ET
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