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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. CNN.com Activists want 'Illegal Alien' costumes pulled October 17, 2009 at 9:08 pm Immigrant rights activists are calling on U.S. retailers to stop selling two controversial "Illegal Alien" costumes that have surfaced for Halloween, saying the outfits are a broadside attack on illegal immigrants. Iran reportedly frees journalist October 17, 2009 at 7:24 pm A Newsweek journalist accused of making false accusations against the Iranian government in the wake of the disputed presidential election in June was released from prison Saturday, Iranian media reported. Marchers don't want Spain's abortion law eased October 17, 2009 at 6:41 pm Thousands flocked to Spain's capital Saturday to protest the Socialist government's move to make it easier to get an abortion. Deployment to Iraq for 3,500 troops canceled October 17, 2009 at 5:47 pm More than 3,000 troops scheduled to deploy to Iraq won't be sent, as the U.S. tries to draw down troop levels there, a Pentagon spokesman said Saturday. "[The cancellation] reflects a thorough assessment of the security environment in Iraq and continued improvement in the ability of the Iraqi security forces to safeguard Iraqi citizens and institutions," Lt. Col. Eric Butterbaugh told CNN. Kerry: Don't rush U.S. troops into Aghanistan October 17, 2009 at 5:44 pm Sen. John Kerry cautioned against President Obama's plan to raise troop levels in Afghanistan at a time when he says the country's government remains in turmoil over last month's national elections. 'Balloon boy' dad to media: Put questions in box October 17, 2009 at 2:45 pm The man whose giant Mylar balloon ascended into the sky this week, amid fears that his 6-year-old was aboard, emerged from his house Saturday and offered a cardboard box for the media to submit questions. New Orleans looks to Cuba for disaster plans October 17, 2009 at 2:38 pm New Orleans, Louisiana, Mayor Ray Nagin arrived in Cuba late Friday on a mission to learn about how to deal with storms, a spokeswoman said. Maldives Cabinet dons scuba gear for meeting October 17, 2009 at 10:03 am With fish as witnesses, the president of Maldives and his Cabinet wore scuba gear and used hand signals Saturday at an underwater meeting to highlight the threat climate change poses to the archipelago nation. Albania to India: Give us back Mother Teresa October 17, 2009 at 6:15 am "By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world." All-male college cracks down on cross-dressing October 17, 2009 at 5:52 am An all-male college in Atlanta, Georgia, has banned the wearing of women's clothes, makeup, high heels and purses as part of a new crackdown on what the institution calls inappropriate attire. Pakistan launches offensive against militants October 17, 2009 at 5:04 am The Pakistani army launched a major ground offensive against militants Saturday in the country's lawless northwest, according to military and government officials. Newlywed won't tolerate La. official's 'overt racism' October 17, 2009 at 4:45 am Beth McKay says she is still hurt after a Louisiana justice of the peace denied her marriage license because he refused to marry interracial couples. "We are used to the closet racism, but we're not going to tolerate that overt racism from an elected official," she said. State officials have called for the justice's dismissal. Fireworks blaze kills 32 in India October 17, 2009 at 3:20 am A raging blaze at a wholesale fireworks store killed at least 32 people in southern India, police said Saturday. Feds approve new cervical cancer vaccine October 17, 2009 at 2:04 am The Food and Drug Administration approved a second vaccine intended to protect against cervical cancer. Rape a weapon of war in Congo, activists say October 17, 2009 at 1:30 am Rape has turned into a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the number of attacks on women having grown threefold over the past few years, human rights activists said Friday.   This email was sent to laurensantoso@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.