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Denmark, once the symbol of a welcoming and nurturing welfare state, is becoming part of an anti-immigrant backlash sweeping across Europe. Sentiments once associated with ultra right-wing parties are becoming mainstream.

In College Football's biggest rivalry, Ohio State beat Michigan on Saturday. The pregame fervor was darkened by the sudden death Friday of legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler.

Ian Fleming's Casino Royale

The Food and Drug Administration this evening has approved broad marketing of two types of silicone breast implants, ending a 14-year moratorium on their use in this country for most women. Proponents say they're safe; opponents cite problems from scar tissue to immune disorders and cancer.

France moves one step closer to having its first woman president, as the country's Socialist Party selects lawmaker Segolene Royal as its candidate for 2007. Royal won over 60 percent of the vote, avoiding a run-off and soundly defeating her two male rivals.

Following disputed election results announced this week, U.N. peacekeepers are patrolling the streets of the Central Africa nation of Congo. Jean-Pierre Bemba, who lost the presidential race to incumbent Joseph Kabila, is refusing to accept the results.

As the United States. and China beef up their naval forces in the Western Pacific, both countries say they want to build up trust. But some U.S. observers complain that China benefits more from the exchanges than does the United States.

Sudan has agreed in principle, to allow a joint African Union and U.N. peacekeeping force into its conflict-ridden region of Darfur. Sudan has previously opposed the presence of U.N. troops in the country.

The U.S. can now ship civilian nuclear fuel and technology to India. The plan passed through the Senate easily Thursday night. It was a victory for President Bush. But critics say the deal sets a dangerous precedent, by rewarding a nuclear power that has refused to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

Today, a judge considers whether to issue a restraining order filed by the ACLU against the City of Escondido. At issue is the new housing ordinance that is slated to take effect Saturday. Host Tom