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Computer users now can fly through the universe, viewing stars, planets and celestial bodies as an astronomer would, with the introduction of the Worldwide Telescope by Microsoft. The virtual service combines images and databases from every major telescope...

Iraqi hospital officials say clashes break out in Sadr City; 11 killed, 19 wounded

Teams of rescuers battling through rock and mudslides Tuesday arrived at the epicenter of a massive earthquake in central China as aftershocks continued to shake the region where 11,922 people are believed to have died, officials say.

China hoped 2008 would be a yearlong celebration, a time to bask in the spotlight of the upcoming beijing Olympics. Instead, the Year of the Rat has also brought a wave of troubles - both natural and man-made - that are putting a heavy strain on the communist leadership.

Rescue workers dig for thousands buried in China quake, as 10K death toll likely to rise

A powerful earthquake toppled buildings, schools and a chemical plant Monday in central China, killing nearly 10,000 people and trapping untold numbers in the worst quake in three decades.

The outcome of West Virginia's primary Tuesday may best be foretold by where Sens. Hillary clinton and Barack Obama plan to spend the day.

On the eve of the west Virginia primary, most Democrats nationally say Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham clinton should continue ...

Clinton poised for West Virginia win that offers little hope of blocking Obama from nomination

The third person found to have an ultra-rare memory gift recalling in detail most days of his life is 50-year-old Rick Baron ...