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Watch VideoRep. Kennedy Asked in 2007 to Avoid Communion

Rep. Kennedy Asked in 2007 to Avoid Communion

The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island said Sunday that he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy in a 2007 letter to stop receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, because of the congressman's public stance on moral issues. (Nov. 22) Full Story

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Here's the latest news for November 22nd: Democratic disagreement sets up big health care fight; Bishop tells Rep. Kennedy to stop taking communion; No end to flood misery in Britain's lake district; High-flying astronaut must wait to see new daughter. Full Story

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Watch VideoOprah: '25 Years Feels Right'

Oprah: '25 Years Feels Right'

Oprah Winfrey tells her studio audience Friday that she'll stop hosting her powerhouse daytime talk show in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. (Nov. 20) Full Story

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'Twilight Saga' fans, also known as Twihards, queued up at cinemas in Los Angeles triggering record ticket sales for 'New Moon''s opening weekend. (Nov. 20) Full Story

National

Kennedy dispute reveals divide among Catholics

A bitter dispute over abortion that prompted Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop to ask Rep. Patrick Kennedy not to receive Holy Communion has revealed the depth of the divide among Catholics over how politicians should reconcile their faith with their public duties. Full Story

Entertainment

U2 to headline UK's Glastonbury music festival

Organizers say U2 will headline Glastonbury, Britain's leading summer music festival. Full Story

Health

Study: kids watching hours of TV at home daycare

Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares, taking naps, eating healthy snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they are sitting as many as two hours a day in front of a TV, according to a study published Monday. Full Story

World

21 Filipinos killed on way to file election papers

Philippine troops found 21 bodies in the country's restive south after dozens of gunmen on Monday hijacked a convoy of politicians and supporters filing their nominations for next year's elections, officials said. Full Story

Local

Holiday Travel Season Kicks Off

The holiday travel season officially kicks off Wednesday, and airports are expecting more traffic than last year. Full Story

Would you pay a toll to beat traffic?

HOT lanes considered for the Valley. Full Story

Sports

Colts beat Ravens 17-15 to go to 10-0

The Indianapolis Colts are two wins away from the longest winning streak in NFL history. Full Story

Politics

Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over. Full Story

Finance

`New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend

The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday. Full Story

Science & Tech

Astronaut suit problem delays spacewalk No. 3

The third and final spacewalk of space shuttle Atlantis' mission is being held up by a suit problem. Full Story

Strange

Police: Ohio suspect may have eaten evidence

Police say a bank robbery suspect in Ohio may have eaten evidence when he gobbled a piece of paper while handcuffed and lying across the hood of a police cruiser. Full Story