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Harsh Afghan outposts raise serious challenges for U.S.
Mountainous terrain and harsh weather in remote parts of Afghanistan have proven a deadly combination for the U.S. military in its push to reduce mounting violence in the country. more (CNN — 5 hours ago)
Jokes, apologies from Letterman over scandal
Huge US ratings for Late Show as David Letterman acknowledges that he has work cut out for him reconciling with wife. more (The Age — 8 hours ago)
- Letterman apologizes to 'horribly hurt' wife (MSNBC)
- Ferguson teases, and defends, late-night boss (MSNBC)
- Letterman Apologizes on the Air to His Wife (New York Times)
- Letterman apologizes to wife on show (MSNBC)
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World
Swiss officials deny Polanski's release bid
Swiss Justice Ministry denied Roman Polanski's request to be released from prison on Tuesday, saying it views the 76-year-old filmmaker as a "high risk" to flee the country. more (MSNBC — 8 hours ago)
Pakistan seeks long U.S. commitment
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi met with U.S. Secretary Hillary Clinton and urged the United States to articulate a long-term vision for the region, amid debate over U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. more (CNN — 5 hours ago)
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Technology
New Kindle to Download Books Beyond U.S.
The updated e-book reader will wirelessly download books in the United States and more than 100 other countries. more (New York Times — 1 hour ago)
- Kohjinsha's doublewide laptop display (CNET News.com)
- Amazon goes global with new Kindle (CNET News.com)
- AT&T to allow VoIP iPhone apps on 3G network (CNET News.com)
- Telus, Bell to get the iPhone in Canada (CNET News.com)
- Eolas sues corporate giants over Web technology (CNET News.com)
- Have mythbusters proven the Turin Shroud is fake? (CNET News.com)
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Microsoft launches new phone software
Microsoft Corp unveiled its new software for mobile phones on Tuesday, promising more than 30 new devices would be on the market in more than 20 countries by the end of the year. more (MSNBC — 15 hours ago)
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Entertainment
Tyler Perry reveals brutal abuse as a child
"I always thought I would die before I grew up," the comedian writes in an uncharacteristically somber letter to fans on his Web site. more (MSNBC — 11 hours ago)
Four decades on Pythons still a flying circus
Silly walks and medieval armour may not seem like natural money spinners. Yet as the Monty Python comedy troupe celebrates its 40th anniversary business is great. more (The Age — 5 hours ago)
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Sport
Dyson wins Dunhill Links as McIlory leads list
England's Simon Dyson fired a superb closing 66 to win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by three shots at St Andrews on Monday. more (CNN — 6 October, 2009)
Hewitt rejects Tomic's flu excuse
Rift between Lleyton Hewitt and his heir apparent, Bernard Tomic, deepens. more (The Age — 18 hours ago)
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