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DARMSTADT, Germany – Chancellor Angela Merkel quizzed German astronaut Thomas Reiter about his scientific experiments, sleeping habits and guitar-playing skills during a linkup Thursday with the international space station’s crew. Reiter, 48, arrived at the station July 6 aboard the space shuttle Discovery. He is to spend six months there …

BAGHDAD, Iraq – After nine months of testimony, the troubled trial of Saddam Hussein adjourned Thursday until mid-October, when the five judges are expected to render a verdict that could send the ousted president to the gallows. The final hearing ended without Saddam in court but with two of his …

RALEIGH, N.C. – Twenty crew members and passengers were evacuated from a plane at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday, due to smoke and fire in the aircraft. There were conflicting accounts as to what exactly happened onboard the American Eagle flight. Airport spokeswoman Jill Denning said takeoff was aborted when …