Here's the latest news for Sunday, Aug. 19: Hurricane Dean bears down on Jamaica; Space shuttle landing moved to Tuesday due to hurricane; Evangelist Billy Graham hospitalized; 20-story building demolished in seconds in Utah.
Aug 19, 2007
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AP Top Stories for Sunday, Aug. 19 |
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Compact Disc Celebrates 25th Anniversary |
It was Aug. 17, 1982, when the first Compact Discs began rolling off an assembly line near Hanover, Germany. An engineering marvel at the time, the CD turns 25 years old today. How will the CD fare in an age of iPods and digital downloads?
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Elvis Impersonator Named New King |
The world of Elvis Presley impersonators has a new "king." A Pennsylvania man has been crowned the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.
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Review: 'Superbad' Shows the McLovin |
AP Movie Critic Christy Lemire reviews 'Superbad,' a new film by the creators of 'Knocked Up,' and 'The Forty-Year Old Virgin.' It stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera.
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Beyonce Meets Fans, Promotes New Fragrance |
Beyonce took a break from her world tour to meet fans in New York City, in her role as the face of the new fragrance Emporio Armani Diamonds.
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Motherhood and work don't mix in Poland |
Even though Roman Catholicism is well implanted in Poland, the country has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe. In 2005, the figure was 1.2 children per woman and until last year, there were more deaths than births. One of the problems is that women worry they won't be able to reconcile their family life with their working one. And discrimination against young mothers is a real problem.
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Ethiopia's holiest city |
Located 2,700 meters above sea level, the town of Lalibela in northern Ethiopia is one of the country's -- and the world's -- holiest sites. Famous for its 11 rock-hewn churches that date back to the 12th and 13th century, Lalibela is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites.
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Dickens World takes you back in time |
An amusement park dedicated to the life and books of Charles Dickens opens in southeast England.
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Dachshunds in decline? |
The dachshund, or "sausage dog" is one of of Germany's oldest breeds of dog, but is becoming less popular. The short-legged and long-bodied dogs, known as "Dackel" in Germany, have become less popular since dog owners started opting for different breeds like golden retrievers or labradors. But dachshund fans say the little dogs will always win over hearts as they make ideal pets.
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Cat pooh coffee cost a lot |
A rare type of coffee made from the droppings of the civet cat is wowing coffee connoisseurs around the world. Enzymes in the cats' stomach break down the proteins that give coffee its bitter taste, thus enhancing its flavour and creating a brew many consider superb. A cup of the special civet cat or luwak coffee sells for as much as 50 Australian dollars.
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Reuters QuickCut: Pulling power |
While it may look like this man is using a plane to pull out one of his teeth, Rishi Saxena is actually trying to break a new record. At the age of 25, he has pulled a train engine, an aircraft, trucks and cars with his bare teeth. This time, he was unsuccessful in breaking the existing record for pulling a 2700 kilogram aircraft for 250 meters with his teeth.
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Glacier surfing all the rage in Alaska |
A professional surfing team from Hawaii flew to Alaska to give glacier surfing a try. Surfers say the ride on these glacier-made waves can last a minute.


