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Senate approves $447 billion government spending bill
Accenture drops Tiger Woods
Mount Hood hiker found dead; 2 missing
Italy's Berlusconi struck in face
Report: Iran ready to swap uranium
Thais seize arms plane from N. Korea
Protesters tear-gassed in Turkey
Houston elects openly gay mayor
Alabama's Ingram wins Heisman Trophy

Senate approves government funding bill

The measure, which goes to President Obama for his signature, would succeed a funding plan that expires Friday. Bill goes to president for signature; Sen. McCain urges veto because of earmarks Washington (CNN) -- The US Senate on Sunday approved $447

Administration Criticizes Bankers

WASHINGTON€”President Barack Obama and his economic team lashed out at Wall Street, with the president calling bankers "fat cats" who "don't get it," in a move that could escalate tensions with the nation's

Mayor-elect speaks candidly in first public appearance

If her first public appearance after a night of celebration was any indication, Mayor-elect Annise Parker intends to be every bit the straight talker as mayor as she was on the campaign trail.

Mount Hood hiker found dead; 2 others missing

The three hikers were reported missing Friday night, 21 hours after starting their hike at Oregon's Mount Hood. (CNN) -- Rescuers are looking for two missing climbers after finding a third dead on the slopes of Oregon's Mount Hood, but the search has

Google Testing Own Phone

Google Inc. has designed a cellphone it plans to sell directly to consumers as soon as next year, according to people familiar with the matter. The phone is called the Nexus One and is being manufactured for Google by HTC Corp.

Copenhagen climate meeting a split-screen event

Not only are there protesters in the streets and delegates inside, but the real negotiations are going on apart from the conferees' public pronouncements. There are five things to keep in mind. Eco-protesters, who warned that an overly modest agreement

Annual Geminids meteor shower lights up night sky

Skywatchers in the northern hemisphere have turned their heads upwards to see the annual Geminids meteor shower. The shower is especially easy to see this year because it is nearly the new Moon, meaning there is less moonlight to obscure it.

Can Nokia Recapture Its Glory Days?

Losing ground in North America to iPhones and BlackBerrys, Nokia has decided to close its New York flagship store. By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ IF there's anywhere left in the world where it's still impolite to flash a BlackBerry or an iPhone, it's Nokia's

Tiger Woods Hits Tree, Fire Hydrant While On Early Morning Drive


Four SF Intersections Closed Indefinitely Due To Sinkhole
Four intersections that were closed Saturday night in San Francisco due to a water main break remain closed Sunday morning, and there is no estimated time when they will reopen, according to a public utilities spokesman.

WR Heyward-Bey Out For Raiders Vs. Redskins
Rookie receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey is inactive for a second straight week for the Oakland Raiders because of a foot injury.

Nearly 600 Residents In Santa Cruz Mountains Without Power