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Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing
The point of a caricature depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a dog was to show that artistic freedom allows mockery of all religions, including the most sacred symbols of Islam, the Swedish artist who created it said Wednesday.



Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.






A-Rod to interview with feds about drug probe

Alex Rodriguez may soon be talking to federal authorities, and he hopes it will happen close to spring training.






Biden: Palestinians deserve ‘viable’ state

Vice President Joe Biden voices displeasure over an Israeli plan to enlarge an east Jerusalem settlement and reassures his Palestinian hosts that they deserve an independent state.






Tainted ingredient sold after salmonella found
The company responsible for a ballooning recall of processed foods continued to manufacture and distribute a flavor-enhancing ingredient for a month after tests confirmed it was made with contaminated equipment, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.



US News
Female teacher in teen sex case appears in court
A California middle school teacher who's reportedly wracked with guilt over an affair with a 14-year-old boy has been returned to jail following a brief court appearance.
Mass. court upholds state gun-lock requirement
The highest court in Massachusetts upholds the constitutionality of a state law that requires gun owners to lock weapons in their homes in a ruling applauded by gun-control advocates.
Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.



Study: Law officers struggle to adjust after war

Many law enforcement officers called up to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan are finding it difficult to readjust to their jobs once home.



Female WWII aviators honored with medal

A long-overlooked group of women who flew aircraft during World War II are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.



BBC World News
EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban
EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover.
Obama says Haiti situation 'dire'
Barack Obama warns that the crisis in quake-hit Haiti is not over, as he meets the country's president.
Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.
Kidnapped boy's father back in UK
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is returning to the UK, against the wishes of the police, the BBC learns.
Scientists to review climate body
The UN Secretary-General asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.

Sports News
Hoyas rout South Florida; No. 1 Syracuse next

Jason Clark and Greg Monroe scored 16 points each, and No. 22 Georgetown built a big first-half lead before handling everything South Florida star Dominique Jones could offer in a 69-49 victory Wednesday in the Big East tournament.



LeBron likely to return to lineup Friday

LeBron James is expected to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lineup against the Philadelphia 76ers, while Antawn Jamison remains day to day.



Crosby’s Olympic stick, glove found

Sidney Crosby’s missing Olympic stick and glove have been found. Hockey Canada said Wednesday that Crosby’s missing equipment was misplaced rather than stolen after the frenzy following Crosby’s overtime goal against the United States in the gold-medal game on Feb. 28.



Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors'
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter has called black Latino baseball players "impostors" when it comes to the appearance of the number of African-Americans in the major leagues.
Howard: Going 96 is about money, not competition

Howard: Some things in life — Fenway Park, the best-of-5 format of a men’s Grand Slam tennis match — are perfect as they are. And so is the NCAA tournament, in its current form.



Politics News
Wife of Rep. Conyers gets 3 years for bribes
A federal judge has denied ex-Detroit councilwoman Monica Conyers' request to withdraw her guilty plea in a corruption case and sentenced her to three years and one month in prison.
House bans misleading census mailings
The House passed legislation Wednesday that would ban misleading mailings designed to appear they're from the Census Bureau, following criticism that Republican groups were sending fundraising letters using the census name.
Biden: Palestinians deserve ‘viable’ state

Vice President Joe Biden voices displeasure over an Israeli plan to enlarge an east Jerusalem settlement and reassures his Palestinian hosts that they deserve an independent state.



Santorum makes pitch for Iowa evangelical voters
As he speaks to hundreds of Iowa evangelicals about his "faith walk," it's clear former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is connecting with the audience.
Poll: Obama more popular than Congress

Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.



Discovery News Headlines
Ancient Tribal Meeting Ground Found in Australia
The 40,000-year-old site may hold the world's southernmost traces of early human life.
China Eyes Combustible Ice for Energy
Combustible ice sounds like it belongs in Star Trek--and from the photos it looks that way, too. While the reality isn't that extreme, this energy source does involve high-seas adventure, phase changes, and environmental quandaries. Recently I saw a Xinhua ...
Ultraviolet Light Uncovers Real Giotto
The original Giotto painting (L) and the same artwork under ultra-violet rays (R). Art restorers working in Florence’s Santa Croce church have shed new (ultraviolet) light on Giotto’s faded paintings, discovering lush details and tridimensional scenes that have been hidden ...
Minority Births Set to Eclipse Whites in U.S.
2010 could be the "tipping point" where the number of babies born to minorities outnumber white babies.
Ancient Norse Settlements Hit Cold Spell
A long cooling period may have led to famine in Greenland and Iceland more than 1,000 years ago.

Health and Wellness News
Va. passes 1st bill banning health care mandate
Virginia's General Assembly is the first in the nation to approve legislation that bucks federal health care reforms by banning mandatory health insurance coverage.
CDC uses shopper-card data to trace salmonella
Investigators from the CDC successfully used a new tool for the first time — the shopper cards that millions of Americans swipe every time they buy groceries.
Tainted ingredient sold after salmonella found
The company responsible for a ballooning recall of processed foods continued to manufacture and distribute a flavor-enhancing ingredient for a month after tests confirmed it was made with contaminated equipment, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.
Day care workers charged with drugging tots
Two former Ohio day care workers have been charged with a misdemeanor for slipping an over-the-counter dietary supplement into candy and giving it to their charges to help them sleep at nap time, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
Botox approved for elbow, wrist, finger spasms
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it approved Allergan's botulinum-based drug Botox to treat spasms of the elbow, wrist and fingers.

Entertainment News
Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Haim had flulike symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medications, Police Sgt. William Mann said.



Haim dizzy, stumbling with flu before death

The actor had been suffering from flu-like symptoms for several days before finally stumbling in front of his mother at her Los Angeles apartment early Wednesday morning.



Corey Feldman grieving ‘tragic loss’ of Haim

In a statement released Wednesday after Corey Haim's untimely death at age 38, longtime friend and frequent costar Corey Feldman expressed grief at the loss of his "best friend."



Simon declares Bowersox to be ‘the one to beat’

She was her usual strong self this week, nailing Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason,” and the judges noted that her big selling point was that she knows herself and who she is as an artist.



Ben’s hunger for power is never ‘Lost’

A dash of manipulation? Check. A pinch of schemes? Check. A helping of lies? Check. These key ingredients usually make for a tasty Ben-centric episode, and “Lost” offered them in enticing amounts Tuesday night — along with a side of redemption.



New York Times Homepage
It’s One Way to Get Your Hands on a Bit of New York Real Estate
To raise funds, the Queens Museum of Art is looking for “buyers” of properties in its Panorama of the City of New York, the museum’s most famous asset.
In Downturn, China Exploits Path to Growth
A $600 billion package for infrastructure, training and research is aimed at making China more competitive.
Dealbook: The Case for Paying Out Bonuses at A.I.G.
The $165 million payout does sting, but the government may want to keep the employees right where they are.
Drones Are Weapons of Choice in Fighting Qaeda
War has taken on a video-game quality, as missiles are fired on enemy targets from halfway around the world.
Seattle Paper Shifts Entirely to the Web
The Post- Intelligencer is the largest American paper to drop its print edition and become an Internet-only entity.

Quote of the Day
Benjamin Disraeli
"Man is only great when he acts from passion."
Winston Churchill
"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often."
Voltaire
"It is said that the present is pregnant with the future."
Albert Einstein
"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."

How to of the Day
Get a Head Start on your Summer Garden: How to Grow Basil from Seed
Grown Basil Basil has many varieties -- each with its own distinct fragrance and characteristics. It is easy to grow, and transforms ordinary meals into culinary treasures! Fresh basil not only tastes better than dried, it actually tastes different, almost as if it were not the same herb. Basil smells so good, and has such attractive blooms for an herb, that it's also grown in flower gardens as decoration. The blooms are also edible, though if the plant is allowed to bloom regularly its flavor declines.
How to Make Juggling Balls from Tennis Balls
You want to juggle, but aren't sure about buying some balls specifically made for juggling. Tennis balls will work, but have some problems (they bounce, they roll away, and they look like old tennis balls). Here are some ideas which may lead you to create a cheap, unique, and nice looking set of juggling balls.
7 Steps to Getting Rid of Bed Bugs Organically
A Bed bug on human skinAs anyone who has been the victim of bed bug infestation will tell you, getting rid of these little blood-sucking vampires is just as difficult to deal with as the actual thought of these horrific bugs crawling all over your body and in your bed while you sleep at night, sucking your blood out for their own sustenance. This guide will tell you how to get rid of these monsters in a simple, cheap, non-toxic, and effective manner that won't involve several bug bombings of the furniture closest to your body. This is also a great method for people who cannot afford to just toss out their mattress and buy a new one; and even if you do that, you would still want to do everything on this list as that will more than likely not be the only hiding place for these wretched, hell-spawn vermin.
9 Ways to Deal with a Proud Person
After losing his darlin' to his pride, country singer Hylo Brown croons: "Foolish pride, I'll never forgive you in this lifetime."[1] We have all come across that person who refuses to show weakness, give in to an argument, or accept a helping hand. How can you form a meaningful and functional relationship with a proud person?
How to Do Pranayam (Breathing Exercises)
Pranayam (also spelled Pranayama) is an ancient practice concerned with breath control. Research has shown that that practicing Pranayama can relieve symptoms of asthma.[1] It is also beneficial in treating stress related disorders, such as anxiety and depression.[2] There are a total of six types of Pranayam practice, all of which are detailed here.

Ask Yahoo
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...

Healthy Recipes
Low-Sodium Recipes: Autumn Squash Casserole | Submitted By: NELLIE54914
This buttercup squash and apple side dish has become a must-have at Thanksgiving, it's so good it tastes like it could be dessert! Even people who don't usually like squash change their mind after trying this. It's a delicious blend of different tastes and textures.
Healthy Appetizers: Vodka Cocktail Sauce | Submitted By: GIFUOH
A great, quick, and easy cocktail sauce for shrimp. Also works well on clams, lobster, and other shellfish. The vodka adds an extra kick, but is not overpowering sauce. The fresh tomatoes add a more natural taste to the cocktail sauce.
Dairy-Free Recipes: Victory Chocolate Cake | Submitted By: Kate
This recipe dates from World War II when sugar was in short supply and very precious.
Sugar Substitute Recipes: Sugarless Pumpkin Pie | Submitted By: Connie Head
A yummy pumpkin pie with NO sugar added.
Diabetic Recipes: Pineapple Salsa | Submitted By: Suzanne Porter
Spicy, sweet, colorful, and delicious - this is a versatile tropical salsa that goes well with any type of meat or seafood! Or serve it with!

Home Improvement
Cottage Garden
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Decorative Tray Ceilings
Many homeowners don't know what a tray ceiling is and only become interested in them when they see them. These ceilings offer immediate benefits to...Read more about Tray Ceilings
Long Distance Movers
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Consider Venetian Plaster for Superior Walls in Your Home
Before you understand the benefits of Venetian plaster, you must first understand the benefits and nature of plaster walls. Drywall is, by far, the...Read more about Venetian Plaster
Interior Decorating Ideas
Now that you've built or bought a new home, it's time to start thinking about how you're going to decorate it. It's an exciting time for any new homeowner...Read more about Interior Decorating Ideas