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Climate talks deadlocked as clashes erupt outside
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The 10-day-old climate talks ran into disputes and paralysis as they entered a critical stage Wednesday, just two days before President Barack Obama and more than 100 other national leaders hope to sign a historic agreement to fight global warming.
Health care overhaul bill slowed by read-a-thon
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The Senate is in health care gridlock after a Republican senator forced the clerk to read aloud a 767-page amendment.
Iran tests long-range missile, raises ire of West
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Iran on Wednesday test-fired an upgraded version of its most advanced missile, which is capable of hitting Israel and parts of Europe, in a new show of strength aimed at preventing any military strike against it amid the nuclear standoff with the West.
Time magazine names Bernanke 'Person of the Year'
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (bur-NANG'-kee) has been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2009.
Europeans to pick browsers after Microsoft deal
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More than 100 million Europeans will get to pick a Web browser after Microsoft agreed to offer Internet users a choice to avoid fresh fines - a move that could represent a real thawing of long-standing tensions between the software company and the European Union.
Brazil toddler has 50 sewing needles inside body
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A 2-year-old Brazilian boy has as many as 50 metal sewing needles inside his body and a doctor treating the boy said Wednesday they were apparently stuck there one by one.
'You lie!' on Yale list of year's memorable quotes
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The fierce debate over health care hasn't led to a new law yet, but it's produced some of this year's top quotes, according to a Yale University librarian.
Nick Jonas' band has gig on Critics' Choice Awards
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Nick Jonas is used to performing in front of screaming fans who know all the words to their favorite Jonas Brothers songs.
Woods voted top athlete of the decade
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Even after a shocking sex scandal that tarnished Tiger Woods, it was tough to ignore what he achieved on the golf course.
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