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Man Accused of Killing Cop in Parking Dispute

A police spokesman in Baltimore, Maryland says a 25-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of a detective killed in a dispute over a parking space. (Oct. 17)

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Steelers, Vikings Win; Pats Top Ravens

Ben Roethlisberger returned from a four-game suspension to lead Pittsburgh past Cleveland 28-10. Brett Favre started and led Minnesota past Dallas 24-21. Patriots and Dolphins win in overtime. Rams beat Chargers. (Oct. 17)

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90-Year-Old Newspaper House Still Standing Strong

Photo: mikenan1 If you think that using creatively recycled materials to build a house is something new, think again. Almost 90 years ago, inventor and engineer Ellis Stenman of Rockport, Massachusetts set out to construct a summer home with thousands of recycled newspapers . Nowadays, his Paper House is not only a popular tourist attraction, but a… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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France: Saudis warn of new al-Qaeda threat

Saudi Arabia has warned France it is the target of an imminent al-Qaeda attack, French Foreign…

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Chilean Miners Attend Mass at San Jose Mine

Medical officials have said that most of the rescued Chilean miners are doing well after their ordeal but need to take steps to reach some form of closure after being trapped so long. Sunday, some of the miners attended Sunday mass at the mine. (Oct. 17)

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Obama: Republicans Counting on Voter Amnesia

President Barack Obama says Republicans are trying to ride Americans’ frustration with the economy to success in the midterm elections, counting on voters “forgetting who caused the mess in the first place.” (Oct. 17)

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It’s not as bad as it sounds, but I just thought I’d write the headline the way the press would right it if the slapper was a Republican.

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Memo to GOP candidates – when the press asks you a “gotcha” question you’ve got to be smart enough to recognize it and refuse to answer it.

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SK Telecom’s Android action figures as flexible as the OS itself (video)

Here you go: Androski, the skiing Android mascot. He certainly gets more exercise than you (at least he meets more snow bunnies), and he’ll look great on your desk. Too bad he’s only available from SK Telecom, way off yonder in the Republic of Korea. Of course, this ain’t the first Android toy we’ve seen in this space , but it’s certainly the most athletic! See for yourself after the break. Continue reading SK Telecom’s Android action figures as flexible as the OS itself (video) SK Telecom’s Android action figures as flexible as the OS itself (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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Chilean miners return to rescue site for ceremony

Copiapo, Chile:

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