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October 2

Targeting the terrorists

Developments in the Middle East

Republican Party holds its breath

Candidates' wives hit the trail

Protesting in the streets

Not leaving their daughter behind

Selling advertising in schools

Back in the game

Davis put to rest in Savannah

October 1

US: Radical American cleric killed in Yemen

Leiter: al Qaida ‘weaker’ than ever before

U.S. and Pakistan spar over Haqqani network

Wall Street ends quarter with sharp loss

BofA only the latest to charge debit card fee

Witness says Conrad Murray never mentioned propofol

Amanda Knox trial approaching conclusion

Kids find dad after car goes off cliff

Waves knock down bikers, runners in Chicago

New photos of Washington Monument rappelling team

The Education of Ms. Groves: Take 2

Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen

Groves: 'Sustainability' a challenge for teachers

Bodyguard: Murray asked him to remove vials

In Murray case, burden of proof lies with prosecution

Alabama to enforce ‘strongest’ immigration law

Tainted cantaloupe still poses risk

Swirling weather system brings pouring rain

BofA to charge $5 monthly fee for debit card usage

Census data paints new picture of Americans

Oregon food bank pays it forward

White House errands? Michelle Obama shops at Target

Rappelling inspector loves her unusual job

Washington Monument repairs continue

German satellite to hit Earth

Cuter by the dozen: baby pandas snuggle

Gingrich announced his agenda in Iowa

Ann Romney discusses struggle with multiple sclerosis

Food bank asks people to ‘step up’

Germany votes to back Greece, again

October 4

Gov. Christie: ‘Now is not my time’

Knox arrives home from Italy

Chopper crashes in NY river, killing one

Phoenix dust storm causes interstate crash

Teen executed in 1944 may have been innocent

TSA tests ‘trusted traveler’ program

All-metal hips’ failure on the rise

Typical complaint: ‘Discomfort around hip’

Apple unveils new iPhone, letting down many

iPhone 'a bit of a let down'

Not a lot of love for new IPhone

Country star dropped for offensive remarks

White House gets first female usher

New Sesame Street character comes from impoverished background

Mountain lions visit LA suburb

Homecoming queen is also MVP

‘Together we will win this battle’

'George never had a chance'

'I'm asking his name be cleared, exonerated'

‘We have better intelligence, better technology’

Pesky low-pressure weather system to pass

October 5

A look back at the life of Steve Jobs

Apple Headquarters mourns Steve Jobs

Union workers join growing anti-Wall St. protests

Greeks protest austerity measures

‘Let’s get going! You ready to harvest?’

Poll: 33% of veterans said wars were not worth it

Sarah Palin will not run for president

Manhunt after man kills 3 in Calif. shooting

Semi-comatose Jackson heard on tape

Back in Seattle, Knox enjoys privacy

First snow falls in northeastern California

Safer way to use breast cancer drug

'We've got a lot more to do'

‘The Simpsons’ may end over budget issues

A.C. Nielsen, of Nielsen ratings fame, dies

Civil rights leader Fred Shuttlesworth dies

Figure in Watergate scandal dies

Friendly’s chain files for bankruptcy

Black and white WWII vets reunite

A Band of Brothers

Putin takes a dive with ancient pots

Italy’s credit rating cut

Romney stumps in Tallahassee

Ann Romney makes Iowa campaign stop for husband

October 7

Afghanistan: A look back at a decade of war

Mother, grandmother, company commander

Federal officials concerned about Ala. immigration law

Hiring uptick, but unemployment holds steady

Nobel Peace Prize validates women’s struggle

Conrad Murray interview heard in court

1985 Bears visit White House

Civil rights advocate Derrick Bell dies

Actor Charles Napier dies

Prince Harry comes to U.S. for helicopter training

Inspired by Jobs, Stanford grad follows her heart

Rural Afghanistan still waiting for progress, 10 years later

In his own words: A proud Marine in Afghanistan

Iowa exhibit displays caucus’ importance

Steve Jobs: Remembering a visionary

The Jobs legacy

Apple fans mourn Jobs around the world

From the archives: Brian interviews Steve Jobs

Jobs: ‘You keep on innovating’

Jobs: ‘No reason not to follow your heart’

World mourns Steve Jobs

'They were the most fun years of my life'

Obama talks unemployment, Wall Street protests

Prostate exam may not be good screening tool

Rep. Giffords goes to Washington

Hill says role in Clarence Thomas hearing was worthwhile

Mortgage rates below 4% for the first time

Steve Jobs: In his own words

Biden: 'American people do not think the system is fair’

May 25 2006: Apple opens Manhattan flagship

October 9

Politics, religion a fiery mix

Entering week three, Occupy protests go nationwide

What does frustration mean for 2012 candidates?

Virus infects top-secret government systems

A changed Afghanistan after 10 years of war

Junk mail a treasure for post office

Celebrating the King of Pop's life

NFL refs: 'The hotter it gets, the cooler we get'

Anita Hill returns to Washington

October 12

Herman Cain is the new GOP frontrunner

Who is Herman Cain?

Pentagon found no mistakes in Chinook operation

Iran pushes back against plot claims

‘Underwear bomber’ pleads guilty

BlackBerry outage frustrates users

SF protesters occupy Wells Fargo

The faces of unemployment

8 dead in California shooting

In cash-strapped Topeka, Kan., domestic abuse not illegal

Harrisburg, Penn. files for bankruptcy

Michelle Obama on sneaking out of the White House

Girl Scouts to get new badges

Gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny dies

New Broadway play imagines MLK’s last night

Joining Forces for our troops

One-on-one with Anita Hill

From the archives: Hill-Thomas hearings

Students will ‘lose out’

‘It’s a bad feeling’

Bassett calls play ‘a gift’

My being here is 'going to inspire'

Is Mitt Romney the father of health care reform?

October 14

Occupy Wall Street claims small victory

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Calif. gunman

Kansas City bishop charged in child porn scandal

Obama sends U.S. trainers to African countries

Obama defends auto bailout in Michigan

Perry calls for new jobs, Cain defends 9-9-9 plan

Vice President Clint Eastwood?

Tough budget cuts: Doing less with less

Big surge on Wall Street

Teen drivers likelier to crash in first month of driving

Amtrak sets ridership record

iPhone 4S sales may hit 4 million

A ‘broken’ iPad?

‘Nightmare’ in the corn maze

Stevie Wonder visits MLK statue

Michelle Obama stuns in violet gown

Two sides of the free trade debate

Occupy Los Angeles

A snapshot of Kodak’s struggle to survive

Rick Perry talks energy and jobs

Anita Perry campaigns in South Carolina

It’s a huge responsibility to drive a car’

October 14, 1964: MLK, Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Looming showdown between NYPD and protesters

Suspected salon gunman was in bitter custody battle

Man convicted in deadly 2007 home invasion

Trial focuses on Jackson’s medication use

Obama speaks against ‘dangerous and reckless’ Iran

Anita Perry’s emotional day

Tainted cantaloupe claims more victims

October 15

From Wall Street to the world

Occupy Wall Street arrests in NYC

Money talks in 2012 race

Fuzzy math behind Cain's 9-9-9 plan?

Stroke victim stuck at bottom of the world

Divorcing your bank?

Decades after murders, new twists in Gacy case

At angel 'factory,' no assembly line required

'I'm doing something wonderful and fun'

October 18

Job market even tougher for older Americans

Obama promotes jobs plan in N.C., Va.

In latest GOP debate, Cain may have to defend 9-9-9

Israel, West Bank celebrate homecoming

Clinton: US would like to see Gadhafi dead

Coroner confirms Wheldon’s cause of death

Dust storms sweeps through Lubbock, Texas

Pediatricians: No TV for kids under 2

Yet another satellite tumbling toward earth

Senators ask MLB to ban tobacco chewing

Half of Americans want pot legalized

National Book Awards makes nomination mistake

Bear cub goes shopping in Alaska

Books help kids cope with poverty

Supreme Court to rule on Stolen Valor Act

Rosat satellite to crash land

Floods close in on Bangkok

Kids ‘see themselves in books’

Israeli soldier returns home

From the Archives: Gilad Shalit

October 22

Mixed emotions over Iraq announcement

Do Iraqis think war was worth it?

Post-Gadhafi transition begins in Libya

Obama shifts conversation back to jobs

NASCAR, family remembers Wheldon

Is airline to blame in 2009 plane crash?

Bath salts have dirty, dangerous secret

The penguins' new clothes

Obama: After nearly 9 years, Iraq war is over

Can Iraq handle the challenges ahead?

Troop withdrawal: The talks behind the scenes

Will the troop withdrawal affect the 2012 election?

Clinton to Pakistan: Stop harboring terrorists

Libya euphoric as Gadhafi’s body lies in freezer

Steve Jobs: Between the lines

Ohio gov. halts sale of wild animals

No increased tumor risk for cell phone users

Satellite to fall to earth this weekend

Bon Jovi serves up hope at Soul Kitchen

From the archives: Same Cafe

Iraq security ready to ‘take on threats’

October 23

Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake in Turkey

Libya declares independence

Obama weathers criticism from GOP on Iraq

Hunting a rogue shark

Trial of Jackson's doctor moving to final phase

More than 1 in 10 US adults take antidepressants

NBA season at risk of cancellation

'Operation Great Pumpkin' lights up Halloween

Dr.: 'You don't have to suffer' with depression

October 24

Obama introduces new foreclosure plan

Foreclosure plan ignores six million borrowers

Rescue workers race against the clock in Turkey

Debris from Japanese tsunami could hit US

Honoring an Army ranger who died on 14th tour of duty

HPV linked to heart disease?

‘Na Na Hey Hey’ composer dead at 68

CBS News correspondent dies at 86

Take a walk through the new ‘Nightly’ studio

October 25

CDC recommends HPV vaccine for boys

Flu shots less effective in obese, study shows

Dr says flu vaccine ‘ very safe and effective’

Two-week-old baby girl rescued after Turkey earthquake

Obama offers help with student loans

Perry introduces his own flat tax plan

Rossen: Murray defense paints Jackson as an addict

Northern lights head into southern states

Aurora Borealis lights up sky

End of the line for Steuben Glass

Necco returns to candy in wafer formula

Blue whale gets up close and personal

Couple exchanges vows through a dust storm

How ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves’ changed women’s lives

‘Our Bodies, Ourselves changed the basic discourse’

‘Our bodies, Ourselves set the stage for my whole career’

Super Committee weighs budget cuts, battles deadline

Afghanistan's first bowling alley

October 26

Outstanding student debt to pass $1 trillion

Obama student loan plan could help 7 million

Quiet in Oakland after police, ‘Occupy’ protesters clash

CBO: Incomes for top 1 percent grew 275 percent

Perry, Romney backtrack on Obama, Ohio union law

Teacher saved from earthquake rubble in Turkey

Mexican drug cartels recruit US kids

‘Cartels don’t care, they’re ruthless’

6 inches of snow in Denver, just after 80-degree day

Airline fees continue their rise

'We’re going to see full planes, fewer seats and higher prices'

Boeing’s Dreamliner makes its first flight

Virginia Rometty named new IBM CEO

Daniel Burke, former ABC president, dies

Running to raise money for Parkinson’s research

High court may take up health care law

India’s growing population

China’s population laws favor baby boys

October 27

Aspirin helps reduce colon cancer, study shows

‘I’m always skeptical about reports’

Will rise in Dow have impact on Americans?

Two Madoff victims living on pensions, Social Security

Tensions rise at ‘Occupy Oakland’ protests

'They went way too far'

Cell phone footage changing nature of police incidents

ACLU: 'Use common sense,' don't interfere with police

Defense in Murray trial: Jackson a secret drug addict

Rescuers save 18-year-old from rubble in Turkey

Asian US population now more than 17M

BP gets green light to drill again in Gulf of Mexico

Black lab safe after riding top of freight train

Kayaker captures humpback whales breaching

Kayaker shares a whale of a tale

Group brings birthday cakes to children in need

London starts to mint Olympic medals

Berlin revisited

Supercommittee split on taxes, entitlements

Argentina’s ‘Blond Angel of Death’ convicted

Miracle baby reunited with mother

Relentless flood waters threaten Bangkok

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