Man cleared by DNA test asks for reconstructive surgery as reparation
      HOUSTON (AP) — A man recently freed from prison after being wrongly convicted of the sexual assault of an 8-year-old boy will receive facial reconstructive surgery at no charge from a renowned Houston surgeon. Ricardo Rachell spent five years in prison and was freed Dec.
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For 2009, skinny legs and logos go into fashion hibernation but Uggs are back
NEW YEAR FASHION
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer
      NEW YORK (AP) — It's probably safe to retire — or at least put to rest for a long winter snooze — your skinny-leg pants. Once the first signs of spring start to stir, the favored silhouette will be loose and easy.
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Bush discusses Mideast with PM Olmert
      CRAWFORD (AP) — President George W. Bush on Wednesday discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ways to "end the violence" in the Mideast, the White House said. "They both discussed their mutual desire" for peace, presidential spokesman Gordon Johndroe told reporters.
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