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Clinton Hostage Suspect Now a Fugitive

New Hampshire authorities say the man who took hostages at Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign office in 2007 has cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet and is now a fugitive.


Police Search Landfill for Missing Arizona Baby

Police began excavating a landfill Tuesday in search of a body or other evidence in the disappearance of an 8-month-old Arizona boy who was last seen with his mother at a San Antonio hotel on the day after Christmas.


NYT: China report shows more water pollution

NYT: The world's most populous country reveals that water pollution in 2007 was more than twice as severe as had been reported in the past.


Iraq to open 10-15 posts in Jordan as part of worldwide vote (AFP)

AFP - At least 10 polling stations are to open in Jordan for Iraqi expatriates to take part in their country's March 7 election, as part of worldwide out-of-country voting, Iraq's ambassador said on Tuesday.


U.N. slams Haitian hospitals for charging

The United Nations has warned that it will cut off shipments of free medicine beginning immediately to any Haitian hospitals ...


Panic, Rescue Before World's Tallest Tower Is Shut Down

After 15 people were trapped inside an elevator for 45 frightening minutes, the half-mile-high tower that was supposed to be one of Dubai's proudest achievements shut down to the public one month after its grandiose opening.


Survivors of Deadly Conn. Plant Blast Interviewed

Crews were slowly and carefully removing gas cylinders from the site of a deadly explosion at an under-construction power plant, and investigators interviewed survivors to try determine the cause.


Tim Hortons defends customer ban

Tim Hortons is defending a New Brunswick store owner's decision to ban a customer who complained repeatedly about its decaffeinated coffee.


Blue Bombers sue over lost Aerosmith concert

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are suing a concert promoter for last summer's cancelled show by rockers Aerosmith.


Halifax concert raises $270K for Haiti

Thousands of people packed the Halifax Metro Centre Monday night to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the people of earthquake-devastated Haiti.