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Russia stops all gas supply to Europe via Ukraine
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AP - Russia shut off all gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine on Wednesday leaving more than a dozen countries scrambling to cope during a winter cold snap. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin endorsed the move and urged that international observers be brought in to monitor the energy dispute.
Israel orders brief halt, then Gaza fight resumes
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AP - Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets resumed on Wednesday after a brief lull to allow food and fuel to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza, where an Israeli warplane dropped leaflets urging residents to flee because of imminent attacks.
2 men, teen charged in gang rape of Calif. lesbian
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AP - Two men and a teenager were charged Tuesday in the alleged gang rape of a lesbian in the San Francisco Bay area.
Mississippi has highest teen birth rate, CDC says
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AP - Mississippi now has the nation's highest teen pregnancy rate, displacing Texas and New Mexico for that lamentable title, according to a new federal report released Wednesday.
Burris says he expects to be seated in Senate soon
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AP - Roland Burris says he expects "very shortly" to represent the state of Illinois in the U.S. Senate. The man appointed to the vacant seat by Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he expects resolution soon of the remaining issues standing in the way of his taking President-elect Barack Obama's former spot.
Patrick Swayze: "I'm Going Through Hell"
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E! Online - Patrick Swayze has always been a fighter on the big screen. Now's he's proving his warrior worth in real life.
CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post
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AP - President-elect Barack Obama's reported choice for surgeon general, CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, could bring a dose of star power to a job that hasn't had that much clout in decades.
Lou the mule alerts Tenn. woman to house on fire
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AP - Lou the mule brayed his way into his owner's heart with a New Year's warning that her rural Tennessee home was on fire.
Death of Travolta's son raises medical questions
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AP - Millions of children and adults have seizures in the United States, but dying from one is rare. That only adds to the confusion and mystery surrounding the life and death of Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston.
Aruba prosecutor: End is near in Holloway case
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AP - Aruban prosecutors said Tuesday their investigation into the 2005 disappearance of U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway is nearing the end and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.