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As police work to determine whether a bank employee was a
participant or victim in a robbery, they have announced that
a device strapped to the man’s chest during the crime was not
a bomb.

Amazon.com has launched its much-anticipated digital music
store, a move analysts say represents the first hint of real
competition for Apple’s market-leading iTunes.

An erupting volcano in New Zealand sent ash and steam
nearly three miles into the air Tuesday. Officials say
for people were reported injured after the volcano sent
mud and rocks racing down the mountainside.

Police suspect driver fatique as a factor in a FedEx truck
crash that left hundreds of packages strewn along an interstate
highway near Fort Worth, Texas.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked Congress Wednesday
to approve nearly $190 billion for the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan in 2008, increasing initial projections by more
than a third.

Kevin Richardson is drawing comparisons to the late
Steve Irwin for his up-close-and-personal work with big cats

The euro smashed another record Tuesday against the dollar Tuesday
as weak US data prompted currency traders to bet on more turmoil
ahead for the world’s largest economy.

Bill Gates received a warm welcome as he signed copies of
Microsoft’s halo 3 when it went on sale at midnight. Its the final
installment of the successfull trilogy of games for the company’s
Xbox game player.

Some students in Florida are getting the opportunity to see what
researchers are doing underwater though a unique program
with The Florida Keys National Marine Sactuary.

The AP’s Matt Slagle reviews Microsoft’s widely anticipated
‘Halo 3′ for the X-box 360. He says the online version of the
game truly lives up to the hype while the single-player mode
may leave you wanting more.

Bally, one of the world’s most famous pinball makers is set to
make a comeback after celebrating its 75-year anniversary.
The company is returning to its game-maker roots with a new
type of video slot machine.

Fire officials say a Maryland couple are lucky to be alive after
an explosion blew out a wall and most windows in their home.
Investigators believe there was a leak at the gas meter at the
side of the house.

The central issue during a trio of climate change meetings at
the UN is how to curb the emission of climate-warning
greenhouse gases.

Sources close to the court reviewing Madonna’s adoption case
say it’s too early to speculate whether Madonna will be
successful in adopting Malawian child David Banda. The
statement contradicts media reports which indicated that
Madonna had been given the go-ahead for the adoption after a
Malawian government official from the Ministry of Women and
Child Welfare visted her home in London.

Critics of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prepared
for protests as the hardline leader headed Sunday for New
York, where his planned speeches at a high-profile university
and the United Nations have aroused a storm of opposition.