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Fans flock to Larsson's 'Millennium' trail
08/09/2010 06:37 - Tourists arriving in Stockholm usually look forward to the Swedish capital's mix of history -- in places like Gamla Stan -- the vitality of its city center, and the tranquility provided by its unique archipelago.

Fires burn across Detroit as high winds knock down power lines
08/09/2010 06:34 - Firefighters in Detroit, Michigan, grappled with 85 fires in a four-hour period Tuesday night, officials said.

Orangutan grows so fat that rescue center takes her in
08/09/2010 06:32 - A South African has become so fat on her diet of marshmallows that she's been taken to England to lose weight.

Clijsters and Williams to meet in last four
08/09/2010 06:31 - Defending U.S. Open Champion Kim Clijsters came through a tough three-set quarterfinal on Tuesday to set up a last-four clash with former winner Venus Williams.

Nigerian officials search for more than 680 prison escapees
08/09/2010 06:28 - Authorities were searching for more than 680 inmates Wednesday who escaped after gunmen attacked a prison in northern Nigeria, police said.

British PM to avoid grilling over phonehacking scandal
08/09/2010 06:27 - British Prime Minister David Cameron will skip prime minister's questions on Wednesday, his office announced, depriving lawmakers of their first chance to grill him in public since the revival of a scandal involving Cameron's top public relations aide.

Bodies of Mexico massacre investigators may have been found
08/09/2010 06:12 - Officials in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas have found two bodies that may be those of two men investigating the massacre of 72 migrants in the state.

Survivors of foodborne illness to demand action on bill
08/09/2010 06:09 - After the recall of more than 500 million eggs from a salmonella outbreak this summer, food safety advocates and survivors of foodborne illness will call for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill that has been in limbo since last year.

Breakthrough band, The xx, scoop top UK music prize
08/09/2010 06:07 - British electronic rock trio The xx have won this year's Mercury Prize for their album "xx."

Pastor weighing plans to burn Qurans amid U.S. warnings
08/09/2010 06:06 - A Florida pastor told CNN on Tuesday that while his congregation still plans to burn Qurans to protest the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the church is "weighing" its intentions.

Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs refuses extradition to Texas
08/09/2010 06:04 - Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs will stay in a Utah jail for at least two more months after his attorneys objected to his signing an extradition waiver in a Utah court Tuesday.

Obama's Ohio push aims to jumpstart the ailing U.S. economy
08/09/2010 05:58 - As President Obama heads to Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday to roll out a set of comprehensive proposals aimed at fixing the ailing U.S. economy, top aides are knocking down suggestions that politics and the midterms are driving this effort.

Feds: Threatening note found on plane bound for Los Angeles
08/09/2010 05:57 - Authorities on Wednesday were looking for the person who left a message on a plane lavatory mirror indicating a bomb was on board.

FBI: Search under way for doll-faced bandit
08/09/2010 05:57 - A brazen gunman wearing a porcelain doll mask robbed an Atlanta, Georgia, bank and made off with a stash of money, the FBI said.

Crowds protest officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles
08/09/2010 05:56 - Authorities prepared for another night of turmoil Wednesday, a day after crowds protested an officer-involved fatal shooting by hurling rocks, bottles and eggs -- and starting fires in the streets of Los Angeles

Scientists identify sexy dance moves
08/09/2010 05:56 - Tired of dancing with yourself, men? Scientists may have the answer for you.

Jochen Rindt: Champion from beyond the grave
08/09/2010 05:50 - In September 1970, a 28-year-old Jochen Rindt led the Formula One World Championship heading into the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Cameras capture decline in biodiversity
08/09/2010 05:39 - A new picture index is helping scientists monitor long-term trends in rare animal species around the world using strategically placed remote cameras.

Baghdad bans motorcycles to tighten security
08/09/2010 05:32 - Baghdad slapped a ban on motorcycles in the Iraqi capital Wednesday morning, state TV announced, as authorities tighten security before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan comes to an end this week.

Witness: Accused plotted to massacre dozens in the Philippines
08/09/2010 05:30 - A key prosecution witness said Wednesday that he heard the accused plot the murders of 57 people in what is considered the worst politically motivated killings in recent Philippine history.