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North Korea Says It Won't
Retaliate Over Military Drills

By Lauren Frayer | AOL News

The South finishes its military exercises after rocketing artillery and scrambling fighter jets on Yeonpyeong Island, the border island bombarded by Northern artillery last month.

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Dalai Lama and Rick Warren: Top Tweeters Among Religious Leaders

By David Gibson | Politics Daily

But neither the top Tibetan Buddhist nor the evangelical guru can beat Justin Bieber.

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Lunar Eclipse Falls on Winter Solstice for First Time in Centuries

By Lisa Holewa | AOL News

As many as 1.5 billion people around the globe will be able to see the celestial event.

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2010's Worst Disasters in Photos

By AOL Staff | AOL News

For millions, 2010 was the year Mother Nature brought deadly extremes. Check out a gallery of 14 unforgettable images.

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Can Corporations Help Stem Violence Against Women?

By Betwa Sharma | AOL News

Bibi Aisha became the face of a "pandemic" of violence against women. Now, the U.N. has a new plan to try to prevent such abuse.

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Slum-Touring Millionaires Put Off the Ritz in Israel

By Matthew Kalman | AOL News

Arnie Draiman is a travel guide with a difference: He takes wealthy philanthropists off the beaten track to show them the darkest underbelly of Israeli society.

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Las Vegas Police Continue Search for Missing Dancer

By Lisa Holewa | AOL News

Deborah Flores-Narvaez, a dancer in the Luxor's "Fantasy" show and former NFL cheerleader, has been missing for a week.

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The Spectrum

Study: Probable Carcinogen Found in 31 US Cities' Water Supply
A potentially cancer-causing metal made famous by the movie "Erin Brockovich" has turned up in the tap water of 31 out of 35 American cities tested, according to a new study.
Dalai Lama and Rick Warren: Top Tweeters Among Religious Leaders
But neither the top Tibetan Buddhist nor the evangelical guru can beat Justin Bieber.
A Mind-Blowing Finish at the Meadowlands
DeSean Jackson's stunning punt return in the final seconds capped a 28-point run that put the visiting Eagles over the Giants, 38-31.
SKorean Military Drills End With No Retaliation From North
South Korea rocketed artillery into disputed waters and scrambled fighter jets today as part of a 90-minute drill for possible war with Pyongyang.
Opinion: Is 'i'-Contact Killing Eye Contact?
We are losing this battle of eye contact to “i-contact” faster than charities lost their money to Bernie Madoff, writes Faheem Younus.
Opinion: 2010 -- The Year Privacy Died
The debate isn't about whether or not we have lost privacy, but how we cope with its absence, writes Adam Hanft.
Alan Colmes: My Pick for 2010 Quote of the Year
Hopefully, it will leave some politicians speechless.
Opinion: The Trouble With Home DNA Tests
Personal DNA tests are being marketed online as a great holiday gift. They should be avoided like the plague. Here's why, according to Heather Walmsley.
2010's Worst Disasters in Photos
For millions, 2010 was the year Mother Nature brought deadly extremes. Check out a gallery of 14 unforgettable images.
Can Corporations Help Stem Violence Against Women?
Bibi Aisha became the face of a "pandemic" of violence against women. Now, the U.N. has a new plan to try to prevent such abuse.
Slum-Touring Millionaires Put Off the Ritz in Israel
Arnie Draiman is a travel guide with a difference: He takes wealthy philanthropists off the beaten track to show them the darkest underbelly of Israeli society.
Hundreds Jump Into Freezing Water for Special Olympics [VIDEO]
New Stars Light Up Bethlehem Nightlife
A growing number of hip new nightspots have opened as Bethlehem enjoys rising employment and a record number of tourists.
Lunar Eclipse Falls on Winter Solstice for First Time in Centuries
As many as 1.5 billion people around the globe will be able to see the celestial event.
Scientists Study Woman With No Fears
Is there anything you're not afraid of? Scientists are studying a woman whose rare medical condition makes her fearless.
McConnell Will Oppose START Treaty, but Others Predict Passage
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that he would not support the new START nuclear arms control treaty with Russia if it comes to a vote in the lame duck session, but the two top ...
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.