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U.S.: Dozens of insurgents killed in Afghanistan: Forces from the U.S.-led coalition killed 32 armed insurgents during a clash in eastern Afghanistan, the military said Wednesday. ›10:48

Congressional Black Caucus OKs Burris: The Congressional Black Caucus is calling for Illinois Democrat Roland Burris to be allowed to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. ›19:51

Bikers strap on fruit to dodge helmet law: Police in Nigeria have arrested scores of motorcycle taxi riders with dried fruit shells, pots or pieces of rubber tire tied to their heads with string to avoid a new law requiring them to wear helmets. ›15:41

How bad is economy? IRS feels sorry for you: As the nation sinks deeper into recession, the IRS is offering to waive late penalties, negotiate new payment plans and postpone asset seizures for delinquent taxpayers who are financially strapped, but make a good-faith effort to settle their tax debts. ›00:41

Bush leaves fuel economy rules for Obama: The Bush administration said Wednesday it won't finish implementing new vehicle fuel-efficiency rules, leaving the issue to the incoming Obama administration. ›19:10

Cant get a date? Its not them, its you: Matchmaker Patti Novak,star of the A & E series "Confessions of a Matchmaker," gets brutally honest about some of the most common problems people have when dating from being too picky to being too promiscuous. In her new book, she suggests solutions for how to "Get Over Yourself" and find love. ›20:00

Stonehenge: One totally awesome rave location: Stonehenge was built as a dance arena for prehistoric "samba-style" raves, according to a study of the acoustics of the 5,000-year-old stone circle. ›16:40

Bush leaves fuel economy rules for Obama: The Bush administration said Wednesday it won't finish implementing new vehicle fuel-efficiency rules, leaving the issue to the incoming Obama administration. ›19:10

German polar bear Flocke gets company: Nuremberg's celebrity polar bear cub, Flocke, has a new friend: a Russian bear. ›14:25

Stocks slump on employment worries: Bleak outlooks from Time Warner, Intel and Alcoa combined with more evidence of rising unemployment sent stocks sharply lower Wednesday. ›20:24

Scorned ex posts vandalism photo on MySpace: A scorned 21-year-old told her ex-boyfriend that he couldn't prove she was the one who vandalized his apartment on three occasions but then, police said, she posted a picture of the damage on MySpace. The woman was charged with two felonies for the vandalism. ›02:37

Stonehenge: One totally awesome rave location: Stonehenge was built as a dance arena for prehistoric "samba-style" raves, according to a study of the acoustics of the 5,000-year-old stone circle. ›16:40

French motorcyclist found dead at Dakar Rally: 49-year-old Terry had gone missing Sunday during second stage of race ›14:30

Newsweek: No economic panacea: Commentary: We should resist the temptation to see Obamas forthcoming economic stimulus package as a panacea. ›16:29 6 Jan, Tue

Study: Hawaii's pygmy killer whales stay close: A new study of pygmy killer whales one of the least understood marine mammal species shows that those living off Hawaii tend to stay close to the islands and don't swim out to the open ocean. ›15:25 2 Jan, Fri

Stranded sea cow saved by Filipino fishermen: Filipino fishermen rescued an endangered sea cow, pushing it back into open water after it was stranded off a beach in the western Philippines, conservationists said Tuesday. ›12:55 6 Jan, Tue

Is your sofa toxic? Switch to eco-furniture: Your couch may look harmless, but theres a good chance that its emitting harmful chemicals into your home. If you're ready to bring safe, green design home, GreenDAY's Marisa Belger advises you to start slowly. Here's how. ›22:10 5 Jan, Mon

Keep the shuttles flying? Itll cost you: A draft NASA report says that extending shuttle operations to 2012 would cost $5 billion, but keeping the fleet flying until 2015 would cost $11 billion and severely impact the agency's exploration plans. ›02:09

Oil plunges on worries about demand: Energy prices plunged across the board Wednesday after a government report showed U.S. oil reserves were much greater than expected, suggesting demand continues to fall. ›20:15

Obama bans earmarks from economic package: President-elect Barack Obama says he will bar pork-barrel projects from the massive economic stimulus bill he wants Congress to pass. ›20:18 6 Jan, Tue

Certificate says seizure killed Jett Travolta: An official with a Bahamian funeral home says Jett Travoltas death certificate says he was killed by a seizure. ›22:51 5 Jan, Mon

Great Barrier Reef's coral growth is slowing: The growth of coral in the Great Barrier Reef has slowed to the most sluggish rate in at least 400 years and signs point to manmade greenhouse gas emissions as the culprit, according to a new study. ›19:00 1 Jan, Thu

Prosecutors list Madoff's alleged bail violations: Prosecutors said in court documents that disgraced financier Bernard Madoff sent packages containing at least 16 watches and a diamond necklace to family members over the holidays. ›16:33

Princess Mia and Meg Cabot are moving on: With a regal air kiss for Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldi, it's time for girl fans of the smash-selling "Princess Diaries" to bid adieu. But author Meg Cabot isn't going anywhere. ›15:01 6 Jan, Tue