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Hackers attack epilepsy forum
A Web site set up the Epilepsy Foundation has been hit by hackers, in an attack apparently motivated by malice, rather than money.
Facebook sets bullying, predator safeguards
Facebook, the world's second-largest social networking Web site, will add more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies, attorney general from Florida and other states said Thursday.
White House renews veto threat against troop funding bill
The White House again says President Bush will veto rival House and Senate Iraq funding bills, even after Democrats made spending concessions designed to win the president's signature.
Gas prices jump nearly 3 cents to record; oil pauses
Gas prices have jumped nearly three cents since yesterday, reaching a new national record of nearly $3.65 a gallon.
Severe storms strike Southeast, damage Mississippi mall
Severe storms are sweeping across the Southeast today, and authorities in Mississippi say an apparent tornado damaged a shopping mall in Tupelo.
Coyote attacks a child in her front yard
For the third time in a week, a coyote has attacked a toddler in Southern California.
Bush heads to Texas for daughter's wedding
President Bush heads to Texas this morning to get ready for the weekend wedding of his daughter, Jenna.
Man charged with rape, accused of impregnating 10-year-old girl
A suspected illegal immigrant is under arrest in Idaho, charged with raping a 10-year-old girl.
5-million-dollar lottery winner found slain; ex-boyfriend charged
A 42-year-old Georgia woman who won 5 million dollars in the state lottery a year ago has been found stabbed to death in her home.
Sharpton and others released
The Reverend Al Sharpton, the fiancee of a police-shooting victim, and two shooting survivors have been released after protest.