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American folk music legend Odetta dies at 77
NEW YORK - Odetta, the folk singer with the powerful voice who moved audiences and influenced fellow musicians for a half-century, has died. She was 77.
Nations:U.S. People:Joan Baez Harry Belafonte Bob Dylan Barack Obama Bill Clinton Activities:U.S. Civil Rights Movement
2008-12-03
Colo. man charged with libel over Craigslist posts
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - A man accused of making unflattering online comments about his former lover and her attorney on Craigslist has been charged with two counts of criminal libel.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-02
Ex-terrorism prosecutor flags flaws at tribunal
NEW YORK - Like many human rights observers, Anthony Barkow has harsh words about the government's treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay. But Barkow offers a unique perspective: He's the only observer who successfully prosecuted terrorist sympathizers in his former life as an assistant U.S. attorney in Manhattan.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Richard Nixon Source:(AP)
2008-11-28
China urged to stay execution of alleged spy
BEIJING - The U.S. government and human rights groups urged China Wednesday to halt the execution of a Chinese medical researcher convicted of spying for Taiwan and voiced strong concerns about alleged flaws in the man's trial.
Nations:China U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-11-26
Thai prime minister rejects calls to step down
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's prime minister has gone on television to reject his army chief's call that he step down to end the country's political crisis.
Nations:Turkey U.S. Philippines Thailand Activities:2008 Thai Political Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-11-26
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