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at 20:53 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Japan's crown prince suggests lightening the load for emperor, recovering from heart surgery

TOKYO - Japan's crown prince believes efforts should be made to reduce the burden on his ailing father, Emperor Akihito, as the 78-year-old monarch recovers from heart bypass surgery.

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at 20:42 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Former U.Va. lacrosse player is found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in ex-girlfriend's slaying

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Jurors found a former University of Virginia lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday in the drunken, jealousy-fuelled slaying of his ex-girlfriend, rejecting a verdict of first-degree murder and a possible life sentence.

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at 20:17 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Gillard calls leadership vote, hoping to protect PM job from man she took it from in 2010

CANBERRA, Australia - Prime Minister Julia Gillard put her job on the line Thursday, announcing a leadership ballot in hopes of quashing a comeback by the premier she ousted in a Labor Party coup. But Kevin Rudd's supporters said that even if Gillard survives Monday's vote, the turmoil surrounding her unpopular government will continue until she is out.

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at 20:12 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Swedish palace: Crown Princess Victoria taken to hospital for child birth

STOCKHOLM - The Swedish Royal Court says Crown Princess Victoria has been admitted to a hospital for the birth of her first child, who would be a future heir to the throne.

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at 19:53 on February 22, 2012, EST.

Argentine train slams into busy station during morning commute, killing 49 and injuring 100s

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - The first two cars were packed as usual for the morning rush, so tightly that people stood pressed flesh to flesh, sandwiched between bicycles and the few seats, many without so much as a strap to hold onto.

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at 19:37 on February 22, 2012, EST.

DC police official involved in celebrity escort flap gives notice of whistle-blower suit

WASHINGTON - A former District of Columbia police commander whose division provided a police escort for actor Charlie Sheen last April has given notice that he intends to file a whistle-blower lawsuit against the city, saying he was demoted because he testified to the D.C. Council that such escorts for celebrities were commonplace.

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