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Federal officials arrest a Massachusetts man for allegedly planning attacks inside and outside the United States. Tarek Mehanna, of Sudbury, conspired with others for years to eventually "kill, kidnap, maim or injure" people around the world, Boston authorities say. His alleged targets were two politicians, mall shoppers and U.S. troops in Iraq.

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Benefits of Cancer Screening 'Exaggerated'

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The American Cancer Society says the advantages to cancer screening, especially for prostate and breast cancers, have been "exaggerated." The group now says that screening comes with the risk of overtreating smaller cancers and missing potentially fatal cancers.

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Orionid Meteor Shower Puts on Show

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Meteor Shower Photos

An astronomer observes the Orionids at an observatory in Bulgaria Tuesday. The Orionid meteor shower occurs each year as a result of Earth passing through cosmic dust released by Halley's Comet. The radiant of the Orionids is located near the constellation Orion. Click through the gallery for images of meteor showers.

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Alleged Hit Man Lands on FBI List

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A man whom authorities describe as a "ruthless killer" is the latest addition to the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list of fugitives. Eduardo Ravelo is accused of leading a gang and is suspected in dozens of murders and assaults along the Texas-Mexico border. He has had plastic surgery and has altered his fingerprints, authorities say.

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Ship Captain Taken Hostage May Quit Sea

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Drama on the High Seas

One of the country's most famous captains is pondering saying farewell to the sea. Capt. Richard Phillips became internationally known when Somali pirates boarded his ship and took him captive in April. He has a book deal and is negotiating with Hollywood over movie rights to his story. "Maybe it's time to do something else," he said Monday.

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Oprah, Sarah Palin Need Each Other

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Suddenly, they're TV's most talked-about odd couple. Oprah Winfrey, a leading supporter of President Obama, will have the former GOP vice presidential nominee on her show for the first time next month. Both women have many fans and critics who have lots to say about the upcoming face off.

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Supreme Court to Hear Guantanamo Case

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Over objections of the Obama administration and Congress, the Supreme Court agrees to decide whether 13 Chinese Muslims, or Uighurs, held at the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba since 2001 can be released in the United States. The Pentagon cleared the group for release six years ago, but the Uighurs fear they would be arrested or tortured if sent back to China.

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Abdullah Agrees to Runoff in Afghanistan

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Abdullah Abdullah, on the right, Afghanistan's ex-foreign minister who took on President Hamid Karzai in an Aug. 20 election now seen as fraudulent, says he's "completely ready for the second round" that's set to take place next month. Karzai, under enormous international pressure, also agreed to take part in the runoff.