St. Louis Tops Nations Most Dangerous Cities in 2009
CQ Press rankings name St. Louis as the most dangerous city with 2,070 violent crimes per 100 000 residents. Camden, Detroit, Flint, and Oakland follow. Colonie New York is listed as the safest city over 75 000 residents. Critics question the ranking methodology.
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Deaths of Florida mom and three children ruled homicides
Four members of the Peters family were found dead in their Tallahassee home. Autopsies were completed but the manner of death remains unreleased as investigators seek information. Victims are Brandi Peters, 27, and her children Tamiyah Peters, 6, Taniyah Peters, 6, and Jovante Segura, 3. Cedrica Smith, a neighbor, said her kids played with the slain children.
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North Korea builds new uranium enrichment facility
The Pentagon leaders warn of a new North Korean site believed to be a uranium enrichment plant. Defense Secretary Gates says it accelerates a nuclear weapons program and could allow development of multiple devices beyond those already believed to exist. Admiral Mullen calls North Korea dangerous.
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Bolivia
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Bieber Sweeps Top Honors at American Music Awards
Justin Bieber won four awards at the American Music Awards becoming the youngest winner of the night. He beat Eminem Lady Gaga Katy Perry and Usher for the favorite artist trophy. Eminem and Usher were among other multiple winners.
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Pope Benedict's condom remarks stir AIDS fight debate
Vatican officials call the statements not official church teaching as Benedict says condoms may be a first step toward moral responsibility for some to reduce infection. The pope notes personal responsibility while the ban on contraception remains.
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Africa
Carlo Maria Martini
St. Ignatius Catholic Church
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Americas
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Cadmium and Lead Found in Kids Glassware From Major Brands
AP testing shows drinking glasses depicting Superman Wonder Woman and Tin Man exceed federal lead limits by up to 1000 times and contain cadmium in decorative surfaces. Glasses from Warner Bros Disney Coca Cola Burger King and McDonald's shed metals during handling. Regulators warn metals can transfer to children.
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Coca-Cola
Walt Disney
Burger King
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Ald’s
McDonald's
New Jersey
Ireland seeks EU IMF loan to steady banks and economy
Ireland formally applied for a massive EU IMF loan to halt capital flight from its banks as finance ministers approve bailout terms. The package includes funding from the EU and eurozone backstop with IMF participation, plus potential bilateral loans from Sweden and Britain.
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Pentagon signals push to lift ban on gays in the military
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said a study on lifting the ban will be released on Nov. 30 to aid Senate consideration. He warned that courts could act quickly if Congress stalls, and urged change through legislation rather than court action. The study reportedly finds minimal risk to war efforts.
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