Army uses live pigs in medical trauma drill at Schofield Barracks
At Schofield Barracks in Honolulu the Army conducted a live pig medical trauma exercise to train soldiers headed to Iraq. PETA condemned the method as outdated, while Maj. Derrick Cheng praised the hands on use for lifesaving skills and argued simulators cannot replicate battlefield conditions.
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Schofield Barracks
Iraq
Derrick Cheng
25Th Infantry Division
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Cheng
PETA
Army
Kathy Guillermo
Laboratory Investigations Department
Norfolk
Holly Beal
The Dark Knight Sets Midnight Box Office Record
The Dark Knight starring Christian Bale earned 18.5 million dollars from a midnight screening in 3,040 theaters, surpassing Star Wars Episode III’s previous 16.9 million mark in 2005. Film industry group Media By Numbers reported the record.
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Associated Press
Dark Knight
Christian Bale
Media By
Sunday in Parade Actor Reflects on Saying I Love You
The piece recounts Kevin Nally listening to his heart and explains why it took the actor longer to say I love you. It highlights personal timing and emotional hesitation.
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Kevin Nally
Border clash near Preah Vihear temple tensions rise
Cambodian Brig. Gen. Chea Keo said Cambodian and Thai troops faced off near the 11th century Preah Vihear temple as monks gathered for Buddhist Lent. The 10 minute standoff ended with both sides retreating though reinforcements were moved ahead of a Monday military leaders meeting.
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Chea Keo
Unesco
Chea Kee
Surapon Puenaiyakarn
Samak Sundaravej
Hundreds of Baby Penguins Litter Rio Beaches
Hundreds of young penguins from Antarctica and Patagonia wash ashore dead along Rio de Janeiro state beaches. Rescue workers and experts cite oil pollution, strong currents, and possible climate effects as contributing factors.
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Patagonia
Eduardo Pimenta
State Coastal Protection and Environment Agency
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Thiago Muniz
Niteroi Zoo
Niteroi
Muniz
Campos
Campos Basin
Eric Costa
Federal University
Costa
New Hampshire Accepts Venezuelan Free Heating Oil Offer
New Hampshire will distribute free heating oil to residents this winter under Citizens Energy, marking the state’s move to embrace Chávez’s program amid rising fuel costs. State officials will publicize the aid and sign up fuel-oil dealers while noting the policy shift from two years ago.
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Venezuela
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Hugo Chavez
U.S
Bush
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Office of Energy and Planning
Citizens Energy
Massachusetts
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State Energy Office
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Cize
United States
Washington
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Citgo
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John Lynch
Spears and Federline reach custody visits settlement
Britney Spears gains more overnight visits with sons Sean Preston and Jayden James under a new agreement with Kevin Federline. The deal, announced after a closed session with LA Superior Court officials, avoids a planned late next month custody trial and preserves Spears custodial rights under her father James Spears conservatorship.
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Kevin Federline
Los Angeles
Spears
Federline
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Jayden James
Laura
Wasser
James Spears
Mark Vincent Kaplan
Kaplan
Hendrix Avatar Joins Guitar Hero Video Game
Experience Hendrix provides Jimi Hendrix music and likeness for Activision and Red Octane's Guitar Hero edition. An avatar appears with The Wind Cries Mary and a 1969 live Purple Haze from the San Diego Sports Arena.
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Experience Hendrix
Hendrix
Aaron Grant
Activision
Red Octane
Mary
San Diego Sports Arena
Salma Hayek Ends Engagement to Francois-Henri Pinault
Salma Hayek has canceled her engagement to businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, publicist Carl Ross said. The couple had planned to wed in March 2007 and welcomed daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault months later. No further comment was provided.
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Associated Press
Salma Hayek
Francois-Henri Pinault
Valentina Paloma Pinault
Carl Ross
Birthdays for Sue Thompson Hamilton IV and more
Lists birthdays of notable figures including Sue Thompson George Hamilton IV Alan Gorrie Brian May Bernie Leadon Beverly Archer Peter Barton Campbell Scott Anthony Edwards Clea Lewis Urs Buhler Jason McGerr Jared Padalecki and others with brief actor musician and singer notes. The item reads like a roundup of celebrity birthday notices with various arts and entertainment names.
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Sue Thompson
George Hamilton IV
Commander Cody
George Dzundza
Alan Gorrie
Average White
Brian May
Queen
Bernie Leadon
Eagles
Beverly Archer
Il Divo
King of Clubs owner Bob King dies at 83 in Swifton
Bob King 83 owner of the King of Clubs nightspot in Swifton Arkansas died Monday. The venue hosted early rock and roll figures including Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash during its formative years.
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Associated Press
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King of Clubs
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