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Ice sheet breaks loose in Canada

A chunk of ice shelf nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away from Ellesmere Island in Canada's northern Arctic, another dramatic indication of how warmer temperatures are changing the polar...

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Speedy Tropical Storm Hanna charges for Carolinas

Tropical Storm Hanna charges for the Carolinas — and Hurricane Ike isn't far behind

Wash. rampage suspect in court: 'I kill for God'

'I kill for God,' Wash. rampage suspect says in court where 6 murder counts filed against him

Oldest gorilla in captivity dies in Dallas at 55

55-year-old gorilla dies at Dallas Zoo; experts say she was world's oldest in captivity

Murder trial opens in Tenn. love triangle case

Man on trial for murder of teacher-wife's teenage lover described as jealous, victimized

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Today In History

In 1774,

the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia.

In 1793,

the Reign of Terror began during the French Revolution as the National Convention instituted harsh measures to repress counterrevolutionary activities.

In 1836,

Sam Houston was elected president of the Republic of Texas.