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 AP - New details emerged Wednesday about the call girl at the center of the prostitution scandal engulfing New York's governor, with a newspaper report identifying her as a 22-year-old aspiring musician from Manhattan.
» Clinton apologizes to black voters
(AP)
» 2 charged in UNC student leader slaying
(AP)
» Iraq: US military says it killed child
(AP)
» Boys survive being tossed from overpass
(AP)
» Sheriff: Woman sat on toilet for 2 years
(AP)
World News
AP - U.S. soldiers fired a warning shot near a woman who "appeared to be signaling to someone" along a dangerous stretch of road north of Baghdad, but the bullet killed a young Iraqi girl, a military official said early Thursday.
» Afghan detainee wants to boycott trial
(AP)
» Hong Kong shuts schools in flu outbreak
(AP)
» Cardinal: Olympics chance for rights
(AP)
» Russia slams US report as biased
(AP)
» Main Parmalat trial opens Friday
(AFP)
Science News
 AP - Space shuttle Endeavour closed in on the international space station on Wednesday for a late-night linkup that will kick off almost two weeks of demanding construction work.
» Smog rule tightened; 345 counties fail
(AP)
» Skeleton may show ancient brain surgery
(AP)
» Report cites pollution health issues
(AP)
» NASA makes mock capsule for escape test
(AP)
» Calm before the storms
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Entertainment News
 AP - A juicy backstory wasn't enough to keep David Hernandez on "American Idol." The 24-year-old ex-stripper from Glendale, Ariz., was dismissed Wednesday, leaving 11 aspiring singers to vie for the "Idol" title and a record contract.
» Little 'Idol,' big voice: Malubay, baby
(AP)
» Last 'Harry Potter' book becomes 2 films
(AP)
» 'Girls Gone Wild' founder enters plea
(AP)
» Mariah fills in for sick Janet on 'SNL'
(AP)
» Flashy crime drama "21" deals a winning hand
(Reuters)
Sports News
 AP - The Houston Rockets became the third team in NBA history to win 20 consecutive games, tying for the league's second-longest winning streak with an 83-75 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
» John Daly misses pro-am time at Bay Hill
(AP)
» Roush won't appeal Edwards' penalty
(AP)
» Paul, West lead Hornets past Spurs
(AP)
» Celtics crush Sonics, win 10th straight
(AP)
» Sundquist out as Broncos' GM
(AP)
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