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Obama wades into controversy with Iraq comments 6:19pm ET

FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday over his plans to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq, first saying he might "refine" his views but later declaring his stance had remained unchanged for more than a year.  Full Article

 
Court order on YouTube user data fans privacy fears 7:49pm ET

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge's order to Google Inc to turn over YouTube user data to Viacom Inc sparked an outcry on Thursday from privacy advocates in the midst of a legal showdown over video piracy.  Full Article 

Ex-hostage reunited with children in Colombia  |  Video 
Massive wildfires threaten two California towns  |  Video 
Despite prices, farmers' markets still thrive 
Bozo the Clown's Larry Harmon dead at 83 
Most Americans plan cheap July 4 holiday: survey 
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Asia stocks slip as oil hovers near record 10:13pm ET

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks slipped on Friday as record high crude oil prices threatened to jeopardize earnings and curb consumer spending, with the uncertain economic outlook following U.S. jobs data boosting safe-haven government bonds. This week has been punctuated by stagflation fears and deteriorating sentiment after the Dow Jones industrial average slipped into a bear market this week, down more than 20 percent from October highs, joining Asia markets and pushing investors into safety-first mode.  Full Article 

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Oil pauses near record over $145, U.S. holiday ahead 
Dollar holds gains on U.S. payrolls, Trichet  |  Video 
Ambac shares rise on $50 million buyback 
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Ex-hostage reunited with children in Colombia 8:50pm ET

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Ingrid Betancourt, the symbol of rebel hostages in Colombia, hugged and wept with her children for the first time in six years on Thursday after a military rescue that dealt a severe blow to already weakened guerrillas.  Full Article | Video 

U.N. vote on Zimbabwe sanctions seen next week  |  Video 
Historic China-Taiwan flights take off 
Explosion in Belarus injures 40: police 
Iraq may ban images of religious figures in poll  |  Video 
Bush to attend China Olympics opening ceremonies 
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U.S.

Massive wildfires threaten two California towns
Freed American hostages in "good condition"

Politics

McCain, in Mexico, faults Obama on trade
Obama pushes deep into Republican turf

Science

Dramatic volcanism forged Mercury's surface
Researchers open secret cave under Mexican pyramid

Technology

Game makers eye young girls with "Boogie SuperStar"
Just how many "brains" does a PC need?

In Depth

Despite prices, farmers' markets still thrive
Siberian jail is champion in fight against TB

Oddly Enough

Big cheese carving celebrates Independence Day
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Health

New West Nile virus strain may worsen epidemic
Chance discovery points to crib death cause

Entertainment

New Hunter S. Thompson film focuses on writings
Paparazzi feel the heat in California

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New Year bittersweet for China's families

Millions of migrant workers will make the annual migration back home to rural villages for the Lunar New Year, queuing for hours and cramming into trains and buses for the chance to go home.  Full Article 

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