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- Police want help ID'ing people in serial killer's photos
More than 100 photos found in a serial killer's locker have been released by police trying to determine if people in the pictures were victims of Rodney Alcala.
- Obama delays trip for health care push
The entire House Democratic caucus is set to meet today to review the status of the health care reform package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's waiting for a report from Congressional Budget Office. President Obama has delayed an overseas trip as Democrats make a final push on health care. The House Democratic caucus meets today on the plan.
- Disfigured girl stuck in Haiti
The town of Petite Riviere de L'Artibonite lies two hours south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Teacher-student sex 'never kid's fault'
Middle- and high school students may look to their teachers as mentors or even friends. In rare but high-profile cases, experts say, the relationship may go too far, into the sexual realm.
- Wolf may have killed woman in Alaska
Authorities in Alaska are investigating whether a wolf attack killed a 32-year-old woman whose body was found in a remote area near a small village.
- Beheaded Vikings found at Olympic site
They were 51 young men who met a grisly death far from home, their heads chopped off and their bodies thrown into a mass grave.
- Katherine Heigl not back on 'Grey's'
On "Grey's Anatomy," Dr. Izzie Stevens has been missing from Seattle Grace Hospital, and now the actress who plays her Katherine Heigl -- hasn't been seen at work.
- More becoming 'mayors' on Foursquare
One year ago, the founders of Foursquare stepped onstage before a tech-savvy crowd in Austin, Texas, to announce their concept: a smartphone app that lets you tell friends where you are.
Health
- Boundaries always teacher's duty
A 33-year-old California teacher is charged with having sex with a 14-year-old student. Whatever strong bonds students and teachers may have, it's always the adult's responsibility to set boundaries, experts say.
- Report: 12-year-olds abusing inhalants
When their kids turn 12, parents are concerned about peers pressuring them to smoke cigarettes, drink and use drugs, but it turns out 12-year-olds are doing something else: getting high on inhalants.
- How to save a friend from the brink
When a friend is depressed, it's hard to know what to say. But by simply reaching out, you may help avert a tragedy like the one Marie Osmond's family experienced. Here's how to gently help.
- Healthier men want more sex for more years
Healthier men, no matter their age, are going to have better sex more frequently and desire it more often than healthier women.
- Post-9/11 illness, injury claims settled
The WTC Captive Insurance Co. announced settlements Thursday with more than 10,000 plaintiffs who claimed sickness or injuries after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The settlements could total up to $657 million.
- More pain for disfigured Haitian teen
The town of Petite Riviere de L'Artibonite lies two hours south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Reset sleep cycle for better grades
Ethan Merbaum knows all too well the feeling of not getting a good night's rest, of lying in bed with nothing happening and being tired without being able to fall asleep. He knows all about watching his grades plummet and even about falling asleep in class.
- Haim had enlarged heart, manager says
The autopsy on Corey Haim revealed the actor's heart was enlarged and his lungs were filled with water when he died, Haim's manager said.
- Coroner: Post-Katrina hospital death not homicide
After reviewing the case of a woman who died at New Orleans, Louisiana's Memorial Hospital in the days after Hurricane Katrina, coroner Frank Minyard said Thursday that he cannot classify her death as a homicide.
- Bacterial meningitis reportedly kills student
An Oklahoma elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis, officials said Thursday, and two other students are hospitalized with the illness.
Entertainment
- Heigl hasn't returned to 'Grey's' set
On "Grey's Anatomy," Dr. Izzie Stevens has been missing from Seattle Grace Hospital, and now the actress who plays her Katherine Heigl -- hasn't been seen at work.
- Rumor patrol: No baby for Katie Holmes
While the tabloids and Internet have been abuzz with rumors of a possible pregnancy for Katie Holmes -- intensified by new photos of her visiting a doctor's office -- the actress is not expecting with her second child with Tom Cruise.
- Autopsy show Haim had enlarged heart, manager says
The autopsy on Corey Haim revealed the actor's heart was enlarged and his lungs were filled with water when he died, Haim's manager said.
- All the dirt from 'The Real Housewives of O.C.' reunion
The ladies of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" reunited Wednesday night after the dramatic season 5 finale, which showed Tamra Barney's marriage falling apart and Lynne Curtin's teen daughters acting out.
- Film reveals love-hate relationship of George Lucas fans
Many fans have a love-hate relationship with George Lucas. This is, after all, the man who gave the world Luke Skywalker, but later gave birth to Jar Jar Binks.
- Betty White to host SNL May 8
It's official: Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8, WNBC News announced Thursday morning.
- Mario Lopez: I'm going to be a dad!
Already named PEOPLE's 2008 Bachelor of the Year, Mario Lopez is now a frontrunner for a new title: sexiest father alive.
- Haim began new treatment just before death, manager says
Corey Haim seemed to be winning his battle against drug abuse in the weeks before his death, according to both his manager and closest friend.
- 'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38
Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.
- Feldman says Corey Haim was winning fight with drugs
Corey Haim seemed to be winning his battle against drug abuse in the weeks before his death, his manager and closest friend said Wednesday.
Travel
- A last winter hurrah
If your kids were mesmerized by the Winter Olympics and clamoring for a snowy getaway, it's not too late, or too expensive.
- British Airways cabin crew to strike this month
Union members representing British Airways cabin crew announced Friday they will hold two separate strikes this month in a dispute over working conditions.
- Brighter outlook for international airlines
The international airline business is improving, said an industry group Thursday, and while losses are still expected for 2010, they should be half the size previously forecast.
- Air traffic jams in NY likely to jump
Flying in and out of New York -- which is usually no picnic -- is likely to get worse this spring. A new rule on tarmac delays, possible exemptions to that rule and a runway closure may create a perfect storm for travelers.
- Snapshots: On safari in Kenya
The wild natural beauty of Kenya enchants iReporters. See their best shots, and send us your favorite photos of Brazil for next week.
- Pilot's perspective on traffic backups
As the relatively dormant air travel season ends, the ramp-up of airline service to accommodate the demand of spring and summer travelers begins. This is good news for most, as more flights are added, providing more options for travelers. But as many frequent fliers know, more flights can mean more delays.
- 'Tuscan Sun' author on Italy's allure
Many authors can move readers with their words, but Frances Mayes has the power to actually make readers move. Her new book might tempt some more would-be Tuscans. | Excerpt | Recipe |
- How to survive a luggage malfunction
One minute I was rolling my carry-on bag along the concourse floor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- Passenger admits disrupting flight
A Texas man who became enraged when a flight attendant refused to serve him alcohol and spent part of a flight locked in the lavatory has pleaded guilty to interfering with an airline flight crew.
- Man whose kiss caused airport security scare pleads guilty
A New Jersey man who breached security to give his girlfriend a kiss, causing scores of flight delays, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defiant trespass, his lawyer said.
Headlines last updated on Mar 12, 2010 14:24:50pm.
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