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Another earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, just days after two large quakes in the same region killed more than 1,000 people.The new 6.3 magnitude quake struck at around 05:10 local time (00:40 GMT) on Wednesday, 28km (17 miles) north of Herat, killing at least one person.More than 100 were injured and taken to hospital, health officials said.Unicef said more than 90% of those who died in this week's earthquakes in Afghanistan were women and children.The wider impact of the latest quake is not yet clear, but many people were sleeping in the open after their homes were destroyed on Saturday.The...

The former House majority leader will also be named a Virginia state co-chair of Bush's presidential campaign.

Dance star Moby has launched a scathing attack on Republican Rush Limbaugh after he poked fun at Michael J. Fox's Parkinson Disease symptoms - branding him and other right wing figures as "the most evil people on this planet." The dance supremo was left fuming after the Republican radio host Limbaugh claimed Fox was "acting" and "exaggerating" the uncontrollable shaking that Parkinson's Disease victims suffer from, following Fox's appearance in a new TV ad for Missouri Democratic Senate candidate Claire McCaskill. An internet segment of Limbaugh's show, sees him mocking the actor by waving his arms, shaking in his chair...

Ray Kurzweil, an inventor and futurist, has stumbled on a discovery of earth-shattering importance. It is the arrival of "singularity," and according to him it will happen in 2045. "Gradually," he writes at the beginning of "The Singularity Is Near," "I've become aware of a transforming event looming in the first half of the 21st century … the impending Singularity in our future is increasingly transforming every institution and aspect of human life, from sexuality to spirituality." Singularity, Kurzweil says, is a development "representing a profound and disruptive transformation in human capability" and a "radical upgrading of our bodies' physical...

Hey everyone I launched a blog about half a month ago, it's conservative and called Common Sense JournalAnyway I posted a blog a few days ago about how V for Vendetta stars basically defends Islamic terrorists and call them "freedom fighters," comparing them to the founding fathers and Nelson Mandela. It's at http://www.commonsensejournal.com/2006/04/26/v-for-vendetta-imaginary-dictatorships-and-fake-bravery-victimhood/I also included a video that juxtaposes their comments like "why do they do what they do?" with footage of actual terror attacks on innocent civilians. Feel free to download the MPG and distribute, and link and feature the YouTube.com version on your web site or blog if...

Saying she's "ready for anything", Angelina Jolie is talking about her new life and the fact that her hormonal pregnancy state has her giggling endlessly, according to an article in People magazine and the usual celebrity netchat. The actress held a press conference in her vacation home of Namibia, and addressed the serious topic of Global Education Week. She also did an "exclusive" interview with reporter Ann Curry on the Today show, in which she continued her efforts to bring attention to the need for educating all the world's children. In the interview, Curry asked about having the baby in...

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico demanded a U.S. investigation on Monday into the death of an undocumented Mexican shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent as he tried to cross into California last week. Raul Martinez, a spokesman for the U.S. Border Patrol in San Diego, confirmed that an agent had fired on a man on Friday as he tried to cross the border near San Diego, after the would-be immigrant had thrown rocks at him. The unidentified man crossed back into Mexico, where he later died of his injuries in a hospital. "The Mexican government is demanding an investigation...

Survivors of the Asian tsunami, which claimed the lives of at least 216,000 people last year, launched a boat laden with flowers and candles marking the first anniversary of one of the world's worst natural disasters in memory. The ceremony in Thailand was the first of hundreds to be held to mark the anniversary in the disaster-hit countries. At Bang Niang beach in Thailand's Phang Nga province, mourners placed offerings into a colored, bird-shaped boat that floated into the Andaman Sea. Also a private memorial service for British citizens and two candlelight ceremonies were scheduled to be held later Saturday...

Give me one reason why "judicial extraordinaire" Harriet Miers is qualified to sit on the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court. One.

It's time for politicians to protect the film industry and implement stiff anti-piracy laws. According to the Motion Picture Association of America, "pirates are costing the film industry billions of dollars each year." Thank you, J. Scott Davis

The Truth Continues.... The battle pits Former Color Me Badd singer Bryan Abrams against Shon Gables, a former Oklahoma City newscaster who now anchors the KCBS news in New York City. She alleges the singer owes her for back child support. “My ex-wife’s allegations are simply that: ‘allegations.’ , Adams stated. But wait until you read more about Ms. Shon Gables..... Full Story ------>>>> http://krightsradio.com/cssingerwife.php

Tom Cruise is engaged to his girlfriend Katie Holmes, after proposing to her in the early hours of this morning at the Eiffel Tower. The actor confirmed the proposal at a Paris press conference, where the 26-year-old actress sat beside him wearing a large diamond ring. "Yes, I proposed to her... it was early this morning at the Eiffel Tower, so I haven’t slept at all," said the 42-year-old star of Top Gun and the Mission Impossible series. Holmes appears in the upcoming Batman Begins and achieved fame in the American television series, Dawson's Creek, before attracting critical acclaim in...

This has nothing to to do with anything. I just got myself a new pair of river-walking shoes from Lands End. The intention was to replace the pair I used to have, which I threw away. Those were trash before they got out the door. This new pair is REALLY nice. Not just for river-walking. They are light, comfortable, and nice looking. They may be the nicest shoes-ies I have ever owned. http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_1931_55293_117571_96018_5:view=-1,00.html?CM_MERCH=PAGE_55281&sid=8128111198338129990 $39.95. Highly recommended.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britney Spears said on Tuesday she was pregnant with her first child, ending months of speculation over whether the pop princess was launching a new career as a mother. Spears, 23, who married dancer Kevin Federline last September, made the announcement in a posting to fans on her official Web site. "The time has finally come to share our wonderful news that we are expecting our first child together. There were reports that I was in the hospital this weekend. Kevin and I just want everyone to know that all is well. Thank you for your...