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Human Interest: Cruise ship didn't aid drifting boat.

Prominence: Vatican Reprimands a Group of U.S. Nuns and Plans Changes

Consequence: The TSA's mission creep is making the U.S. a police state

Timeliness: More pain in Greece: Unemployment hits record 22%

Conflict: Chinese media warns of war with the Phillipines

Oddity: Al Qaida 'underwear bomber' was British spy

Proximity: Driver in fatal wreck fell asleep