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'Powerful' moment inspired transplant doctor

CNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:00 EST
It was a surgery no one wanted to work on -- a Finnish man had accidentally chopped off his hand in the forest. Reattaching his hand required hours of meticulously connecting arteries, tendons and bones. Dr. Maria Siemionow, a reconstructive surgeon, jumped at the chance to take part. Today Siemionow, is expected to announce the completion of another complex surgery -- a near-total face transplant.

'Powerful' moment led doctor to transplant work

CNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:50 EST
It was a surgery no one wanted to work on -- a Finnish man had accidentally chopped off his hand in the forest. Reattaching his hand required hours of meticulously connecting arteries, tendons and bones. Dr. Maria Siemionow, a reconstructive surgeon, jumped at the chance to take part. Today, Siemionow, is expected to announce the completion of another complex surgery -- a near-total face transplant.

What's Brewing Between India, Pakistan?

ABC News (US)/International | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:50 EST

$50B Ponzi Scheme Hearing Nixed

FOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:40 EST
URGENT: Bail conditions for ex-Nasdaq boss Bernard Madoff modified to include electronic monitoring, SIPC Chief: Madoff Cooked Books to Hide Losses , THE BREAKING NEWS HOUR: Heather Nauert Hosts FOX News' Online Political Talk Show - STREAMING LIVE

Woolworths to close in January

BBC Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:40 EST
Administrators at Woolworths say the chain's 807 stores will close by 5 January, unless a last-minute buyer is found.

Iraqi Speaker says he may resign over shoe-thrower dispute

CBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:40 EST
Iraq's parliamentary Speaker says he may resign from the position after parliament descended into chaos over whether to free a journalist who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush. more

Blago: I'll Tell My Side

FOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:30 EST
URGENT: Illinois Gov. Blagojevich says he may speak out about charges against him today or tomorrow, Rep. Jackson Jr. Talked to Feds for Years, Blago Chaos in Illinois House

Opec agrees record oil output cut

BBC Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:20 EST
Oil cartel Opec agrees to make its biggest output cut, trimming 2.2 million barrels per day from current production levels.

Democrats Embrace Dynasty Politics

CBS News | Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:00 EST
Politico: Post-Obama Election Win Landscape Dotted By Faces With Storied Pasts

Where's Steve Jobs?

FOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:50 EST
Apple says legendary CEO Steve Jobs will mysteriously skip anticipated Macworld presentation - but they won't say why

The dead mall problem

CNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:30 EST
The recession is leaving more retail casualties in its wake, and rising store bankruptcies and mall closures could have devastating economic consequences, CNNMoney reports. Major cities will be affected, said David Birnbrey, chairman and co-CEO of Atlanta-based the Shopping Center Group, a retail real estate services firm. One of the biggest consequences is the loss of a sense of community, he said.

European Parliament Gives Go Ahead to EU Climate Deal

Deutsche Welle | Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:00 EST
European lawmakers have given the final thumbs up to a package of measures to fight climate change. Being hyped as the most ambitious environmental package ever, the next challenge will be implementation.

Britain's Brown Announces Full Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

Deutsche Welle | Wed Dec 17, 2008 09:50 EST
During a visit to Baghdad, British PM Gordon Brown announced that the remaining 4,100 troops stationed in Basra will head home by summer. This will allow the UK to focus more on Afghanistan.

Suicide warning added to epilepsy drugs in U.S.

CBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 09:50 EST
Drugs used by millions of patients to control epileptic seizures must carry warnings about heightened risks of suicide, federal regulators in the United States said. more

Wedding Bells for Drew Peterson?

FOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 09:40 EST
URGENT: Accused wife-killer Drew Peterson is engaged to fiancamp;#233;e number 5, FOXNews.com has confirmed

Protesting Greek Youths Take Message to Acropolis

Deutsche Welle | Wed Dec 17, 2008 09:30 EST
More than a week after the police shooting of a 15-year-old, young people in Greece continue anti-government demonstrations. They briefly hijacked radio and TV stations -- as well the country's most famous monument.

Time's Person of the Year: Barack Obama

CNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 09:10 EST
In one of the craziest elections in American history, he overcame a lack of experience, a funny name, two candidates who are political institutions and the racial divide to become the 44th President of the United States.

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