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Alastair Grant, AP

Heavy Snow Causes
Chaos in Europe

By Angela Doland | AP

A rare storm forces runways to shutdown at major airports across Europe and leaves motorists skidding across snow-covered streets as many tried to head home for the holidays.

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Gays in the Military: Still Illegal for Time Being

By David Wood | Politics Daily

It could take up to a year for the military to implement a policy of allowing gays to serve openly in the military.
Also: Gay Ban's End Is Pivotal Moment

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Charlie Neibergall, AP

New Poll Is Bad News for Sarah Palin

By Bruce Drake | Politics Daily

In a new poll, six in 10 Americans said they would definitely not support the former Alaska governor for president.

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WikiLeaks: Police Documents Detail Sex Allegations Against Assange

By Dana Kennedy | AOL News

One of two Swedish women accusing the WikiLeaks founder of sexual assault says she had "the worst sex ever" with him.

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Gerry Broome, AP

With Love, Teens Face a Deadly Diagnosis

By Allen G. Breed | AP

Soon after Sabrina Parker and Matt Scozzari fell in love, she found out she had the same disease that killed her mother and grandmother.

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Seth Perlman, AP

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Americans Split

By David Gibson | Politics Daily

A new poll shows the country is divided on which salutation shops should use to greet customers this ... em, holiday season.

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Sergei Karpukhin, AFP / Getty Images

From Russia With Love: Taking Care of Ex-Spies

By John William Narins | AOL News

Already, two of the 10 Russian spies who were caught in the U.S. have been assigned to major jobs in government-run businesses.
With: Where Is Anna Chapman Now?

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The Spectrum

New Poll Is Bad News for Sarah Palin
In a new poll, six in 10 Americans said they would definitely not support the former Alaska governor for president.
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Americans Split
A new poll shows the country is divided on which salutation shops should use to greet customers this ... em, holiday season.
Gays in the Military: Still Illegal for Time Being
It could take up to a year for the military to implement a policy of allowing gays to serve openly in the military.
Also: Gay Ban's End Is Pivotal Moment
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Passes Senate, But Change Will Take Time
After months of fits and starts, a bill repealing "don't ask, don't tell," the ban against gays serving openly in the military, passed the Senate 65 to 31 on Saturday.
Eight Republicans Vote to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
In a last-minute surprise, eight Republican senators joined nearly every Democrat to repeal the military's "don't ask, tell policy" on gays.
Italian Court Allows Review of DNA Evidence in Knox Case
The ruling is a significant victory in the 23-year-old's efforts to overturn her conviction for murdering her roommate.
From Russia With Love: Taking Care of Ex-Spies
Already, two of the 10 Russian spies who were caught in the U.S. have been assigned to major jobs in government-run businesses.
With: Where Is Anna Chapman Now?
Senate Clears Way for Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
A key procedural vote virtually assures that the policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military will be scrapped.
Ginger Littleton's Crime-Fighting Purse Put Up for Auction
The school board member who took on a gunman with her handbag wants to sell it to help buy Christmas presents for kids.
End of Military Gay Ban Is Pivotal Moment in History
The repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" means "we can serve with dignity," says Grethe Cammermeyer, the combat nurse who came out in 1989.
WikiLeaks: Police Documents Detail Sex Allegations Against Assange
One of two Swedish women accusing the WikiLeaks founder of sexual assault says she had "the worst sex ever" with him.
DREAM Act Falls Short in Senate
The Senate failed to overcome a bipartisan filibuster against the DREAM Act Saturday, by a vote of 55 to 41, just five short of the 60 needed to move the immigration bill on to a final debate in the ...
The Week in Weird (Sex Injuries Edition)
Among the week's weirdest stories: eviction from an egg, compensation for sex injuries and the great Winn-Dixie meat heist.
WikiLeaks: Iran Preys Upon Iraq
Documents released by WikiLeaks show how Iraq's two most powerful neighbors, Iran and Turkey, are seeking to exert influence in a land that threatens to again disintegrate into widespread violence.
Obama's Family Starts Hawaii Vacation Without Him
While the president stays behind to deal with Congress, his wife, daughters and dog take off today on a small plane instead of a jumbo jet.
Scholar Uncovers Legend of Jesus' Great-Grandmother
The story of St. Ismeria probably says more about medieval Italy than about Jesus' family background.
Senate to Decide Fate of DREAM Act, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Today
After months of fits and starts, the Senate will vote Saturday on two controversial measures for the last time in the 111th Congress -- the DREAM Act and a bill repealing "Don't ask, Don't tell," the ...
Opinion: How About Eliot Spitzer for President?
If the choice were Obama or Spitzer for president, this contributor would pick a flawed Spitzer over a perfect Obama anytime.
Scent of Danger: Is 'New-Car Smell' Responsible for Accident?
An expert says a collision between a driver and bicyclist may have been caused -- in part -- by the fresh odor of a new Mercedes-Benz.
Capri Anderson, Charlie Sheen's Porn-Star Gal Pal: Where Is She Now?
Capri Anderson was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Jessie Lunderby, Sexy Jailer Fired Over Playboy Photos: Where Is She Now?
Jessie Lunderby was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Colton Harris-Moore, the Barefoot Bandit: Where Is He Now?
Colton Harris-Moore was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News ...
Tilikum, the SeaWorld Killer Whale Who Killed His Trainer: Where Is He Now?
Tilikum momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is checking in on 25 such newsmakers and giving them a ...
Mary Bale, Woman Who Put a Cat in the Trash: Where Is She Now?
Mary Bale was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is checking ...