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Health care debate tests pragmatism of politics
Amid conflicting and heated rhetoric, a political pragmatism began to emerge Sunday as senators prepared for a debate on a sweeping Democratic health care bill.
Kennedy barred from Communion
Rhode Island's top Roman Catholic leader has asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy to stop taking Communion over his support for abortion rights, the diocese said Sunday.
Students surrender occupied building
About 70 students at the University of California-Santa Cruz surrendered the administration building they had occupied in protest of a tuition hike.
Radiation leaks at Three Mile Island
Authorities at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant were investigating what caused a weekend radiation leak that resulted in 150 workers being sent home, officials said Sunday.
Orbiting astronaut welcomes birth
Shuttle astronaut Randy Bresnik has welcomed a daughter -- from space. Bresnik is aboard the international space station.
Rihanna, Janet promise AMA thrills
Janet Jackson takes the Nokia Theatre stage to open Sunday evening's 37th annual American Music Awards show, but Rihanna's red carpet entrance may cause the most excitement.
Michael Jackson items fetch $2 million
More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles, including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance, were auctioned off for $2 million.
Police targeted in N. Ireland bomb attack
A car carrying a 400-pound bomb was driven through barriers at police headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, crashing into a building, police said Sunday.
Israel hits Gaza, after rocket firing
Israeli fighter jets attacked what the country said were "terrorist sites" in Gaza in retribution for an earlier attack, the military said Sunday.
Taliban leaders killed, NATO forces say
Security forces in Afghanistan have killed or captured more than 30 high-level militants, including many accused of participating in roadside bomb attacks, military officials said.
