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California due to release 1970s radical Olson  2009-03-16 09:44:48

Sara Jane Olson is scheduled to be released from a California prison this week.



Former Pakistani PM's movement restricted  2009-03-15 14:24:37

The government of Pakistan has restricted the movement of former Prime Minister and chief of a major opposition party Nawaz Sharif on Sunday, the private TV channel DAWN NEWS reported.



Alaska's Murkowski a new 'powerhouse' in Senate  2009-03-15 10:56:54

Not even a skiing accident could slow Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's political ascent.



Madoffs were worth more than $823M - file  2009-03-14 10:19:20

Bernard Madoff and his wife had $823 million in assets at the end of last year, including $22 million in properties stretching from New York to the French Riviera, a $7 million yacht and a $2.2 million boat.



Michelle Obama begins advocacy as first lady  2009-03-13 23:28:49

The nation owes not only gratitude but tangible assistance to the nation's military and their families, and she'll make that a focus of her time in the White House, first lady Michelle Obama says.



Madoff's new home: Cell the size of walk-in closet  2009-03-13 09:40:46

Bernard Madoff's new Manhattan home is the size of a walk-in closet, with cinderblock walls, linoleum floors and a bunk bed.



Ousted Thai leader says he's short on money  2009-03-12 16:00:17

Exiled former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Thursday he was short on money, but that Thailand's move to freeze his assets may have helped safeguard his vast wealth from the financial crisis.



Ousted Thai leader says he's short on money  2009-03-12 15:56:03

Exiled former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Thursday he was short on money, but that Thailand's move to freeze his assets may have helped safeguard his vast wealth from the financial crisis.



Afghan teenager boxes his way to French residency  2009-03-12 14:39:35

An Afghan boy abandoned on a French street who became a boxing champion was granted residency rights at a state ceremony Wednesday in a case that reignited debate about France's immigration policy.



World's richest not so rich, Gates regains top spot  2009-03-12 09:47:03

Microsoft Corp founder Bill Gates is the richest man again, overtaking investor Warren Buffett, as the global financial meltdown wiped out $2 trillion from the net worth of the world's billionaires.



Israel's youngest divorcee is just 14  2009-02-27 10:27:08



Lil Wayne to face gun charges  2009-02-26 07:46:57

Arnold: I'll take govs' money  2009-02-22 17:12:03



Japan's 'drunk' finance chief quits  2009-02-18 07:42:34