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		Australian platypus genome a link to evolution SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's unique duck-billed platypus -- an egg-laying, furry animal with web feet that spends most of its time underwater -- is in fact part bird, part reptile and part mammal according to its gene map.

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World Headlines Burma impounds UN aid deliveries The UN World Food Programme halts its aid to Burma after the first delivery is impounded by the government. Hezbollah takes over west Beirut Gunmen from militant group Hezbollah drive out government supporters from western Beirut, stoking fears of civil war. Judge prolongs Fritzl's custody The Austrian man accused of locking his daughter in a cellar for 24 years is to be held for another month.

Fannie, Freddie ease mortgage rates Mortgage rates in some markets came down today, with banks offering certain jumbo loans at a little above 6% -- a lot cheaper than last week. Banks are loosening up on lending again because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a new strategy. Jill Barshay reports. Laptop prices expected to rise too While it seems the price of everything is rising, electronics -- computers in particular -- are getting more powerful and cheaper at the same time. But Lisa Napoli reports that's about to end. India halts trading to slow food prices India's government has decided it's had enough with rising food prices. It has suspended futures trading for some key commodites there, including soybean oil, chickpeas and potatoes. Sam Eaton reports.