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Deputies find baby missing four days
CHIPLEY, Fla., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Police detained an infant's mother and babysitter after finding the girl in a box under a bed in the babysitter's Chipley, Fla., home, officials said Thursday. [ FULL STORY ]
Offensive seen entering decisive phase
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The Pakistani military, claiming success in its South Waziristan offensive, says the three-week old operation is entering a decisive phase. [ FULL STORY ]
Countries struggle on climate change
BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- African nations walked out of U.N. climate change talks in Barcelona, Spain, threatening to do so again unless wealthy nations commit to cutting carbon. [ FULL STORY ]

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Griffin to host comedic dance show
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. comedian and television personality Kathy GriffinKathy Griffin has been tapped to serve as host of "Let's Dance," a new comedic dance program, ABC said. [ FULL STORY ]

Walters to interview Palin for ABC News
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- ABC says it will air TV journalist Barbara WaltersBarbara Walters' interview of 2008 U.S. vice presidential candidate and former Alaska Gov. Sarah PalinSarah Palin in multiple segments. [ FULL STORY ]

J.Lo's ex-husband Cris Judd gets engaged
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. singer-actress Jennifer LopezJennifer Lopez's second ex-husband, Cris Judd, says he has proposed to Kelly A. Wolfe, his girlfriend of about a year. [ FULL STORY ]

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Helicopter Moms: Attached at the hip
My younger daughter turned 13 during a nadir of tourism in Israel when many people were too afraid of suicide bombers to visit. When she learned there would be an organization's all-but-free mission to Israel in celebration of Israel Independence Day, she pleaded her case daily until Dad and I agreed she and I could go. [ FULL STORY ]
Your Daily Horoscope
UPI horoscopes for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. [ FULL STORY ]
Jockstrip: The world as we know it.
Bank robbing golfer pleads guilty … Congressman admits illegal airport parking … Ravens players sing for seniors … $100 prize for 'Bug Race' winner … The world as we know it from UPI. [ FULL STORY ]

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NASA announces STS-129 details
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency says blogs and tweets will be part of the upcoming launch of space shuttle Atlantis and its mission to the International Space Station. [ FULL STORY ]
Fragile X drug now in clinical trials
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they are starting a trial of a medication designed to treat the neurochemical defect underlying Fragile X syndrome. [ FULL STORY ]

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Markets head back up Thursday morning
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- A drop in first time jobless claims helped push U.S. stocks up higher Thursday morning. [ FULL STORY ]

Economic Outlook: Fed plays party pooper
U.S. investors appeared unappreciative of the Federal Reserve's prudent policy approach this week, with stocks tumbling after an interest rate announcement. [ FULL STORY ]

Mickey Mouse finding his inner rat
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. entertainment giant Walt DisneyWalt Disney Co. is adapting its iconic character Mickey MouseMickey Mouse to keep him relevant for modern audiences, a project developer said. [ FULL STORY ]

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Fewer polyps found toward end of the day
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say patients who have colonscopies later in the day yield fewer polyps. [ FULL STORY ]
Women smokers unaware of smoking impact
TORONTO, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Most women smokers know smoking can lead to cancer, heart disease and premature death but they are unaware of other health effects, a Canadian survey indicates. [ FULL STORY ]
Blood vessels may predict prostate cancer
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Blood vessel type may predict how aggressively a prostate tumor will proceed, U.S. researchers said. [ FULL STORY ]

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NBA: LA Lakers 103, Houston 102 (OT)
HOUSTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Andrew BynumAndrew Bynum sank three free throws late in overtime Wednesday, enabling the Los Angeles Lakers to edge Houston 103-102. [ FULL STORY ]
NHL: Colorado 4, Phoenix 1
DENVER, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Milan HejdukMilan Hejduk led the Colorado Avalanche over the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 Wednesday, scoring two goals and adding an assist. [ FULL STORY ]

Watney ties course record with 8-under 64
SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Nick WatneyNick Watney tied the course record with an 8-under-par 64 Thursday and owns a 2-stroke lead at the World Golf Championships tournament in Shanghai. [ FULL STORY ]

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