UK & USA Today Editoweb 17 september 2009

Women told they have breast cancer after all-clear

Fourteen women have been told they have breast cancer after being told they were clear of the illness.

Head of British Army reassures over Afghanistan

The new head of the British Army says the UK cannot afford failure in Afghanistan.

Lennon 'Jesus' quote mag auctioned

A 1966 magazine signed by John Lennon containing his remark that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus has been sold for 12,713 US dollars (£7,711).

Diversity Star Hits Head During No 10 Show

The 13-year-old star of dance troupe Diversity was left in tears after landing on his head during a show for the Prime Minister.

Record number of hooligans arrested

Police arrested the highest ever number of suspected football hooligans on Britain's railway network last year.

Obama pitches health care at college campus

President Barack Obama called reinventing health care a "defining struggle of this generation," even as several Democrats criticized some of the fine print in the Finance Committee's new proposal.

Yale suspect's work attitude examined

A law enforcement official says authorities are investigating whether the Yale killing suspect's work attitude led to the confrontation.

Hofstra rape accuser may face criminal charges

A prosecutor was considering Thursday whether to file criminal charges against a Hofstra University freshman who recanted claims that she was gang-raped by five men in a dormitory bathroom.

Mass. House begins debate on Kennedy succession

Massachusetts lawmakers have launched debate on a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim appointment to the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.

Identified amnesia patient doesn't know who he is

It was seven weeks ago that Edward Lighthart walked out of a Seattle park with no idea of who he was and how he got there, the apparent victim of a bizarre case of amnesia.

Magazine signed by John Lennon sells for $12,713

A 1966 magazine signed by John Lennon containing his remark that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus has sold for $12,713.

Mafia assassin gets life for 4 NYC murders

An aging hit man once used as an enforcer by mob boss John Gotti has been sentenced to life in prison for four cold-blooded killings.

New Univision Networks president embodies future

When Cesar Conde walks into a room, his youthful looks and earnest countenance have at times led people to confuse the trim executive with an intern.

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