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Aftershocks spark landslides in China
 A strong aftershock sparked landslides near the epicenter of this week's powerful earthquake Friday, burying vehicles and again cutting off ravaged areas of central China.
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:23:11 GMT
Cyclone death toll rises to almost 78,000
 Torrential tropical downpours lashed Myanmar's cyclone-hit Irrawaddy delta on Friday as state television said cyclone death toll has reached almost 78,000, with another 56,000 people missing.
Fri, 16 May 2008 14:34:51 GMT
NYT: New life for gay marriage issue
 Analysis: The California Supreme Court's overturning of the state’s ban on same-sex marriage seems likely to put the issue back onto the national political stage for the time being.
Fri, 16 May 2008 02:01:08 GMT
Housing starts post surprising rebound
Construction of new homes posted the biggest increase in more than two years in April, but analysts said it’s far too soon to declare an end to the prolonged slump.
Fri, 16 May 2008 15:18:23 GMT
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