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Senate Clears Way for Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

By Patricia Murphy | Politics Daily

A key procedural vote virtually assures that the policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military will be scrapped.
Also: A Pivotal Moment in History

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Mexico Mom Killed Demanding Justice for Slain Teen

By Olivia Torres | AP

Anti-crime crusader Marisela Escobedo Ortiz may have been shot by the same man suspected of murdering her daughter.

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Obama's Family Starts Hawaii Vacation Without Him

By Lynn Sweet | Politics Daily

While the president stays behind to deal with Congress, his wife, daughters and dog take off today on a small plane instead of a jumbo jet.

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Missing NJ Woman Not Among Bodies Found on Beach

By David Lohr | AOL News

Shannan Gilbert's disappearance prompted a search that led to the remains of four women, but she's not among them.

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Scholar Uncovers Legend of Jesus' Great-Grandmother

By Theunis Bates | AOL News

The story of St. Ismeria probably says more about medieval Italy than about Jesus' family background.

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Billy the Kid May Get Pardon From Bill the Governor

By Hugh Collins | AOL News

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says he'll consider a petition to pardon the gunslinger.

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The Week in Weird (Sex Injuries Edition)

By Tony Deconinck | AOL News

Among the week's weirdest stories: eviction from an egg, compensation for sex injuries and the great Winn-Dixie meat heist.

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Senate Clears Way for Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
A key procedural vote virtually assures that the policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military will be scrapped.
End of Military Gay Ban Is Pivotal Moment in History
The repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" means "we can serve with dignity," says Grethe Cammermeyer, the combat nurse who came out in 1989.
WikiLeaks: Police Documents Detail Sex Allegations Against Assange
One of the two Swedish women accusing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange of sexual assault said she had "the worst sex ever" with him, according to police documents leaked to a British newspaper this ...
DREAM Act Falls Short in Senate
The Senate failed to overcome a bipartisan filibuster against the DREAM Act Saturday, by a vote of 55 to 41, just five short of the 60 needed to move the immigration bill on to a final debate in the ...
The Week in Weird (Sex Injuries Edition)
Among the week's weirdest stories: eviction from an egg, compensation for sex injuries and the great Winn-Dixie meat heist.
Ginger Littleton's Crime-Fighting Purse Put Up for Auction
The Florida school board member who took on a gunman with nothing more than her handbag is wants to sell it to help buy Christmas presents for kids.
WikiLeaks: Iran Preys Upon Iraq
Documents released by WikiLeaks show how Iraq's two most powerful neighbors, Iran and Turkey, are seeking to exert influence in a land that threatens to again disintegrate into widespread violence.
Obama's Family Starts Hawaii Vacation Without Him
While the president stays behind to deal with Congress, his wife, daughters and dog take off today on a small plane instead of a jumbo jet.
Scholar Uncovers Legend of Jesus' Great-Grandmother
The story of St. Ismeria probably says more about medieval Italy than about Jesus' family background.
Senate to Decide Fate of DREAM Act, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Today
After months of fits and starts, the Senate will vote Saturday on two controversial measures for the last time in the 111th Congress -- the DREAM Act and a bill repealing "Don't ask, Don't tell," the ...
Opinion: How About Eliot Spitzer for President?
If the choice were Obama or Spitzer for president, I’d pick a flawed Spitzer over a perfect Obama anytime, writes David Fagin.
Scent of Danger: Is 'New-Car Smell' Responsible for Accident?
An expert says a collision between a driver and bicyclist may have been caused -- in part -- by the fresh odor of a new Mercedes-Benz.
Capri Anderson, Charlie Sheen's Porn-Star Gal Pal: Where Is She Now?
Capri Anderson was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Jessie Lunderby, Sexy Jailer Fired Over Playboy Photos: Where Is She Now?
Jessie Lunderby was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Colton Harris-Moore, the Barefoot Bandit: Where Is He Now?
Colton Harris-Moore was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News ...
Tilikum, the SeaWorld Killer Whale Who Killed His Trainer: Where Is He Now?
Tilikum momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is checking in on 25 such newsmakers and giving them a ...
Mary Bale, Woman Who Put a Cat in the Trash: Where Is She Now?
Mary Bale was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is checking ...
Tony Hayward, the BP Exec Who Wanted His Life Back: Where Is He Now?
Tony Hayward was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Antoine Dodson, the 'Bed Intruder' Viral Superstar: Where Is He Now?
Antoine Dodson was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
'General' Larry Platt, 'Pants on the Ground' Rapper: Where Is He Now?
"General" Larry Platt was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News ...
John Tyner, the Don't 'Touch My Junk' Guy: Where Is He Now?
John Tyner was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Anna Chapman, the Redheaded Russian Spy: Where Is She Now?
Anna Chapman was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Bethany Storro, Acid-in-the-Face Hoaxtress: Where Is She Now?
Bethany Storro was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...
Abby Sunderland, Teenage Solo Sailor: Where Is She Now?
Abby Sunderland was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is ...