New York’s Times Square is preparing to bring in the new year with a big celebration, and big security to thwart any potential terror strikes. Lingering effects of a big snowstorm is complicating some security preparations. (Dec. 30)
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A pair of cheetah cubs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo get a checkup. A female cheetah is taking care of both cubs, even though only one is hers. Another female gave birth to a single cub, lessening its chances for survival. (Dec. 30)
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A video that allegedly shows the son of a Sanford, Florida police lieutenant beating a homeless man has prompted an internal investigation and the issuance of an arrest warrant. (Dec. 30)
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Failed US Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell said Thursday that accusations she misspent campaign funds are politically motivated and stoked by disgruntled former campaign workers. (Dec. 30)
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The Vatican on Thursday created a financial watchdog agency and issued new laws to fight money laundering and terrorist financing in a major effort to shed its image as a tax haven that for years has been mired in scandal and secrecy. (Dec. 30)
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Jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky was sentenced to six more years in prison following a trial seen as payback for his defiance of Vladimir Putin and as a test of the rule of law in Russia. (Dec. 30)
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Former President Moshe Katsav was convicted Thursday of raping an employee when he was a Cabinet minister, the most serious criminal charges ever brought against a high-ranking official in Israel. ( Dec. 30)
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Fire officials say a blow dryer caused a house fire in Richmond, Va. that killed a man and his teenage daughter. The blow dryer apparently ignited the man’s mattress. (Dec. 30)
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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest point in nearly two and a half years, a sign that the job market is slowly improving. (Dec. 30)
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Lottery fans are hoping for a big win Friday night. The Mega Millions drawing, which is played in 41 states plus the District of Columbia, is worth $237 million. (Dec. 30)
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