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U.N.: Tasers Are A Form Of Torture

Following a spike in deaths connected to the use of police tasers - six people died in the US and Canada this past week - a United Nations committee has said that use of taser weapons, can violate laws against torture.

Rock History For Sale

Go back in time and relive your wild youth with Christie's Auction House. Christie's is holding its annual Rock and Pop memorabilia auction Friday, and this year, for the first time, will be offering up about 70 vintage rock and roll tee-shirts.

Warning Issued About Kids And Flu Meds

The FDA has issued several warnings regarding some popular prescription flu drugs because of reports that when the medications are taken by some children, their behavior can become erratic or they can even hurt themselves.

Cops Believe They've ID'd "Baby Grace"

Investigators said today they are "fairly confident" of the identity of a 2-year-old girl known only as "Baby Grace," whose body washed ashore in Galveston Bay, but are still trying to determine how her brief life ended.

Holloway Suspects To Appear In Court

Joran van der Sloot, the 20-year-old Dutch man who is a suspect in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, is scheduled to appear before a judge in Aruba today.

Leaders Optimistic As Mideast Talks Near

President Bush met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders at the White House ahead of an international conference on the Middle East. Mr. Bush said he's "optimistic" that peace finally can be achieved.

Helmsley's Dog Getting Death Threats

Hotel heiress Leona Helmsley left $12 million to her dog. Now the Maltese is recieving death threats.

Defense: No New Holloway Evidence

Lawyers for one of three young men re-arrested in the disappearance of US teenager Natalee Holloway accused prosecutors of rehashing old evidence and predicted all three suspects will be released again.

"Baby Grace" May Have Been Beaten To Death

According to court documents, the mother of 2-year-old Riley Ann Sawyers, whose washed ashore remains were once known only as "Baby Grace," told police she and her husband beat the girl, possibly causing three skull fractures.

Cheney Back At Work After Heart Procedure

Vice President Dick Cheney was back in his office following a hospital visit where doctors administered an electrical shock to control his irregular heartbeat. The procedure was described as a low-risk, standard practice.