Gaza Hamas car strike and Kirkuk protests dominate AP briefings
In Gaza City an Israeli helicopter hit a car carrying Hamas militants wounding 11 as fears rise over a possible informal truce. In Kirkuk gunfire erupts during protests, at least two dead and several wounded as clashes involve Kurdish Arab and Turkmen communities.
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Baghdad New Year restaurant bombing kills nine
A car bomb exploded at the Nabil restaurant in a Baghdad upscale district during a New Year's Eve party with belly dancers and live music. Five Iraqis died and 35 were wounded, including at least two Americans and one Briton. among the injured were several Westerners and U.S. troops secured the scene.
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States adopt new year laws across multiple states
New year brings changes from id theft limits and credit card masking to racial profiling data collection and stricter alarm rules. Connecticut protects crime victims with substitute addresses. Illinois extends sex abuse statutes. Delaware tightens false fire alarms. Michigan requires concealment of explicit magazines. Texas enforces 24 hour abortion wait and risk information.
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The Simple Life to Air One Hour Episode and Finale
Fox schedules a one hour original The Simple Life on January 13 at 8 p.m. EST with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, followed by a season finale on January 14 at 8:30 p.m. EST. The full season will be available on DVD January 20.
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Earth spins on schedule puzzling scientists in Boulder
In Boulder, researchers note a fifth straight year with no lag in Earth's rotation and a puzzling alignment with time. Experts cite tides weather and core changes as possible reasons while uncertainty remains about the cause.
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