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U.S. Hits Alleged Terrorist Front For Iran

CBS News | Wed Dec 17, 2008 13:50 EST
NYC-Based Company Funneled Money Into Iran, Officials Say; Treasury Dept. Freezes Assets

Details of 1st U.S. face transplant revealed

CNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 13:30 EST
Surgeons have successfully performed the first near-total face transplant in the United States, officials and doctors at the Cleveland Clinic announced today. The procedure, performed two weeks, replaced 80 percent of the face of a woman who had been disfigured by a severe trauma, the doctors announced at a news conference. developing story

Small cars making strides in safety: U.S. insurance industry

CBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 13:30 EST
Small cars, which have become more popular with the fluctuation in gas prices, are becoming better equipped to protect motorists in serious crashes, according to tests by the insurance industry. more

White House Auto Bailout Plan In Neutral

CBS News | Wed Dec 17, 2008 13:10 EST
Pressure Mounts Over Administration's Promised Rescue Package For Ailing Industry

Details of 1st U.S. face transplant to be revealed

CNN Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:50 EST
Surgeons at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio have transplanted 80 percent of a cadaver's face onto a female trauma patient. The surgery is the first of its kind in the U.S. Other facial transplants have been done in France and China, including Isabelle Dinoire, who had been mauled by a dog. No details have been released about the U.S. patient, but doctors today are expected to talk to reporters about the surgery.

Ex-Calgary scout leader faces new child sex charges in Thailand

CBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:20 EST
A former Calgary man arrested in connection with a child sex business in Thailand has been convicted twice in Canada on sex-related charges involving young boys. more

Prices drop despite 2.2M barrel cut to OPEC production

CBC Lead Headline (World) | Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:10 EST
OPEC says it is trimming 2.2 million barrels a day from its oil output â the largest ever cut at one time â to buttress crude prices that have plummeted over 70 per cent from their summer highs of near $150 US. more

Judge Puts Madoff on a Leash

FOXNews Lead Headline | Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:00 EST
Bail terms for ex-Nasdaq boss accused in massive $50B ponzi scheme include home detention, 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

'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.


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