Police in Taiwan say a 67-year-old man crashed his car through the gates of a Taipei school, injuring himself and at least four students. All of the students are expected to be okay. (Dec. 20)
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South Korea fired live artillery Monday in a drill from a front-line island where similar exercises sparked a deadly North Korean bombardment last month. (Dec. 19)
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Two teens, Sabrina Parker and Matthew Scozzari, decide to take a chance on love, while there is still time. Sabrina, 16, is suffering from ALS, what is supposed to be an ‘old person’s disease.’ It also killed her mother and a grandmother. (Dec. 20)
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2010 was a year of tragedy and triumph, from the Haitian earthquake to the rescue of 33 Chilean miners. The AP’s Matt Friedman takes a look back at some of the highs and lows of the past 12 months. (Dec. 20)
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Ceremonies in New Orleans formally mark the completion of the Louisiana Purchase; SC becomes the first state to secede from the Union; Vermont’s Supreme Court rules in favor of homosexual couples; “It’s A Wonderful Life” premieres in New York. (Dec. 20)
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Australians are experiencing severe weather conditions with floods, unseasonable snow and lightening storms causing disruption. Arrangements are being made to fly in relief supplies to some of the hardest-hit areas. (Dec. 20)
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DeSean Jackson scored on a punt return on the game’s final play, as the Eagles shocked the Giants 38-31. Ravens topped the Saints. Colts top Jaguars. Chiefs beat Rams. Tim Tebow runs, throws for a TD in first NFL start. Patriots edge Packers. (Dec. 19)
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No. 1 Connecticut won its’ 88th straight game Sunday, tying the UCLA men’s teams from 1971-74 for the longest win streak in NCAA basketball. (Dec. 19)
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A scuba diving Santa Claus explored the waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The area is the oldest underwater preserve in the United States, just off the tip of Florida. (Dec. 19)
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The UN Security Council failed to agree on a statement over rising tensions on the Korean peninsula. The US was pushing for the council to condemn North Korea for two deadly attacks on South Korea this year. (Dec. 19)
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