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Missing BBC reporter turns 45

Gaza -- The parents of missing BBC correspondent Alan Johnston, who was abducted 66 days ago in Gaza, have recorded a birthday message for their son.

Risky loan failures seen minor to economy

Chicago -- An expected rise in homes lost to mortgage foreclosures this year probably won't hurt the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said.

Rap song not music to parent's ears

Montreal, Ontario -- A concerned parent in the Canadian province of Ontario was outraged recently when she heard the pro-sovereignty rap song her son was set to sing at school.

Bush 'regrets' Wolfowitz's predicament

Washington -- U.S. President George Bush Thursday expressed regret over what is likely the imminent departure of Paul Wolfowitz as World Bank president.

Teens allegedly created insulting Web page

Sunbury, Pa. -- Authorities in Pennsylvania have charged three teenagers with harassment and identity theft for allegedly creating a very insulting Web page.

Russia to begin talks on OECD membership

Moscow -- Russia has been invited to hold talks on membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

World Bank mulls Wolfowitz's exit terms

Washington -- The World Bank's board deliberated terms Paul Wolfowitz proposed for his departure as bank president, reports said Wednesday.

35 injured in Philadelphia train crash

Philadelphia, Pa. -- About 35 people suffered minor injuries Monday when two commuter trains crashed in a tunnel near Philadelphia's Market East Station during rush-hour.