In a homecoming of sorts, a 400-year-old skull that researchers say belonged to celebrated French King Henri IV was donated Thursday to a prince who today leads the Bourbon dynasty that he founded. (Dec. 16)
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President Barack Obama declares `significant progress’ in disrupting the al-Qaida network that attacked America. His remarks came during a government review of progress on the war in Afghanistan and relations with neighboring Pakistan. (Dec. 16)
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There’s a reason Mariah Carey’s baby bump is so big — she’s expecting twins with husband Nick Cannon. (Dec. 16)
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Excerpts of a call to emergency dispatchers in Panama City, Fla. from the school administration building reveal the frightening moments after a man pulled out a gun during a school board meeting and began shooting. (Dec. 16)
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Convicted dogfighting-ring operator Michael Vick hopes to own a dog again someday. The Eagles quarterback tells TheGrio.com that he genuinely cares for animals and one day hopes to have a dog as a household pet. (Dec. 16)
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The British monarchy drama “The King’s Speech” and the boxing drama “The Fighter” lead the Screen Actors Guild Awards with four nominations each, among them honors for Colin Firth, Christian Bale and Helena Bonham Carter. (Dec. 16)
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Unofficial US envoy Bill Richardson has arrived in Pyongyang for talks in North Korea. But also Thursday, the South Korean military announced it would conduct live fire drills on Yeonpyeong Island. (Dec. 16)
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After nine months of tests, researchers in France have identified the head of France’s King Henry IV, who was assassinated in 1610 aged 57. (Dec. 16 )
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A UK judge on Thursday rejected an appeal and granted bail to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who will be freed from a British jail. (Dec. 16)
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Actor Jeff Bridges talks about the wonders of technology turning him into his young self in ‘TRON:Legacy,’ while co-star Olivia Wilde praises the merits of physical transformation for her role.(Dec.16)
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