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North and South Korea agree to launch regular train service across their border

Published November 16, 2007

>SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North and South Korea agreed Friday to launch cross-border rail service for the first time in more than half a century, the latest sign of improving relations between the...

University alumna vies for crown of Miss Black USA

by Andy Mannix
Published November 15, 2007

Former student Talitha Joy Kolbow's platform will be "Unity for African Diaspora."

18 people arrested in gambling ring run out of Atlantic City, N.J., casino

Published November 15, 2007

The case represents a serious mob incursion on the Atlantic City casino industry.

U celebrates Pippi Longstocking’s creator

by Lindsay Guentzel
Published November 15, 2007

Ingrid Lindgren, who wrote the celebrated children's story, would be 100 this year.

San Francisco oil spill raises tourism fears

Published November 14, 2007

Some worry that visitors will avoid the city's famed seafood restaurants.

Speaking in tongues: Spanish still tops, but more college students flock to Arabic

Published November 14, 2007

Languages such as Russian and Arabic traditionally spike with world events.

Danes re-elect center-right coalition

Published November 14, 2007

.COPENHAGEN - Denmark (AP) _ Danes re-elected the governing coalition to a third term Tuesday, endorsing its economic and tough immigration policies. But the group must now decide whether to seek support...

AIDS virus spread from organ donor in Chicago

Published November 14, 2007

There is a less than 0.01 percent chance of getting a disease from a transplant.

U.S. has undermined human rights, Yale law dean says

by Justin Horwath
Published November 14, 2007

Dean Harold Koh and former Vice President Walter Mondale answered questions Tuesday.

Parisian commuters get ready to walk with strike halting most French train traffic

Published November 14, 2007

.PARIS (AP) - Strikers shut down much of France's national rail service after rush hour Tuesday night, and millions of Paris commuters prepared to go without subways when the city's train crews join the...