Blind musician shares insight on life

Seeded on Thu Nov 6, 2008 5:21 PM EST (msnbc.com)

Born with no eyes and crippling physical anomalies, Patrick Henry Hughes has had to overcome many obstacles. In his new book, the successful pianist and trumpeter offers the eight lessons he's learned about staying positive and recognizing potential. An excerpt.

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Police: S.C. boy, 14, kills his pregnant mom

Seeded on Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:00 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Investigators say a 14-year-old South Carolina boy is charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of his mother and unborn sister she was carrying.

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Brinkley to ex: Shield kids from TV interview

Seeded on Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:05 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

A judge on Thursday denied Brinkley's request to cancel Cook's weekend visitation with the children, his lawyer Jim Winkler told Newsday

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Slain girl's mom testifies at husband's trial

Seeded on Tue Oct 7, 2008 5:20 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The mother of a 3-year-old girl whose headless body was unidentified for nearly four years testified Tuesday that she watched her then-boyfriend kick her daughter in the head and helped him dump her body.

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Couple welcomes 17th child - and wants more

Seeded on Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:06 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

An Arkansas couple had a baby daughter Thursday - their 17th child and seventh girl - and the pair say they're still not ready to give it a rest.

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Roar of engines as slain Hells Angel is buried

Seeded on Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:00 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

There can be no quiet goodbye for a Hells Angel leader. The funeral of Mark "Papa" Guardado, the president of the San Francisco chapter who was shot after a barroom brawl, drew about 2,000 bikers.

life, police, motorcycle, san-francisco, hells-angels, us-news, msnbci

Romantic destinations for a song

Seeded on Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:21 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Whether you're looking for a honeymoon hotspot, the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary or simply a serene, rejuvenating getaway with the family, here are three options - to Jamaica, Bali and Turks and Caicos - to fit a range of budgets.

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'40-Year-Old Virgin' actor faces new charges

Seeded on Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:19 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Prosecutors have brought additional charges against Hollywood actor accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times.

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Dr. Dre's 20-year-old son found dead in L.A.

Seeded on Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:45 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Toxicology results needed to determine cause of death for Andre Young Jr.

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More bigamy charges filed in Texas sect case

Seeded on Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:56 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Two new indictments against members of a polygamist sect have added bigamy charges against men already accused of sexual assault of a child.

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Hallmark says 'I do' to gay marriage cards

Seeded on Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:17 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Most states don't recognize gay marriage - but now Hallmark does. The nation's largest greeting card company will now be selling same-sex wedding cards in their aisles.

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Idaho killer tells mother he had evil in his heart

Seeded on Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:27 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

The man who admits kidnapping two northern Idaho children and killing one of them wrote a letter to his mother blaming society for feeding the evil in his heart, a prosecution witness testified Friday.

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Sharks off Mexico tagged to prevent attacks

Seeded on Fri Aug 8, 2008 5:43 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Scientists have begun tagging hundreds of sharks off Mexico's Pacific Coast in the hopes of preventing new attacks after two surfers were killed in recent months.

world-news, world-environment, msnbci

Ugly is the new beautiful: 27 non-traditional models

Seeded on Fri Aug 8, 2008 5:38 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Are these people too ugly to model? Not according to one talent agency in New York. See photos of 27 people that are from every walk of life and whose looks are average and unique.

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Family of student murder suspect: 'She wasn't there'

Seeded on Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:44 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Amanda Knox, an American student who has been held with two others in Italy on suspicion of the murder of her roommate, is not the sex-crazed young woman the international media have portrayed her to be, her family maintain. "The evidence is not there," her mother said.

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Winter Caribbean cruises on sale

Seeded on Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:07 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

It's not too soon to start planning your winter escape. Sail to the Caribbean on Carnival, Norwegian or Holland America and get away from the cold.

travel, deals, msnbci

Jogging paths: Hunting grounds for rapists?

Seeded on Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:06 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Former FBI profiler Clint Van Zandt: Florida authorities are trying to identify their current serial rapist, a man who is believed to target women running alone along jogging paths just as day changes into night.� When he will strike again is unknown, but if he's anything like …

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Who killed Nancy Cooper?

Seeded on Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:01 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Former FBI profiler Clint Van Zandt: While there should be no rush to judgment concerning the possible involvement of Brad Cooper in the murder of his wife Nancy, there are enough twists and turns to their relationship and his story that he should be considered a suspect.

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