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Beatles, Kristofferson honored for life's work

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The unofficial theme for the Recording Academy's laughter-filled Special Merit Awards ceremony could easily have been old friends.
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7,000-Year-Old Human Bones Suggest New Date for Light-Skin Gene

An ancient European hunter-gatherer man had dark skin and blue eyes, a new genetic analysis has revealed. The analysis of the man, who lived in modern-day Spain only about 7,000 years ago, shows light-skin genes in Europeans evolved much more recently than previously thought. The findings, which…
LiveScience.com
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Grammy Awards 2014 Nominations: List of Nominees!

Nominations for the 2014 Grammy Awards have been announced with Jay Z leading the pack with nine, followed by Macklemore & Lewis, Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake and more -- see the nominations
Us Weekly
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South Korean Media: Kim Jong-un Ordered The Execution Of His Uncle's Entire Family

South Korea's state news agency is reporting...
Business Insider49 mins ago
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SNL's hilarious parody of 'Her' shows Jonah Hill falling in love with himself

Her is all about what happens when we get to know our computers, and when our computers really get to know us. When it's Scarlett Johannsen and Joaquin Phoenix, what happens is a surprisingly wonderful, believable love story. But what if Spike Jonze changed the formula a bit? What if, when you…
The Verge
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Jayalalithaa Orders Fast Relief To Andaman Victims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Sunday expressed deep sorrow at the death of at least 28 people in a boat capsize near Andaman islands, and ordered officials to take necessary action for providing relief to the survivors. In a statement issued, Jayalalithaa said senior state government…
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Is Barack Obama an imperial president?

Waving away security guards, Mr. Obama turned and addressed Mr. Hong, himself undocumented. "We've got this Constitution, we've got this whole thing about separation of powers," Obama continued. Obama, a former constitutional law professor, was once skeptical of the aggressive use of presidential…
Christian Science Monitor
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ACLU alleges comically unconstitutional religious harassment in rural Louisiana school

The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Louisiana filed a lawsuit this week against a public school district in rural western Louisiana contending that school officials and at least one teacher harassed a Buddhist sixth-grade student for not adhering to Christianity. The ACLU filed the…
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1 Man You've Never Heard of Who's Richer Than Warren Buffett

The world's third richest man has a fortune $6 billion more than Warren Buffett, and while he has built an empire from the ground up, he’s stayed out of the spotlight, and almost no one knows who he is....
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Justin Bieber Arrest: 6 Bizarre Developments Since the Singer Was Sprung From the Slammer (Photos & Video)

Pop star Justin Bieber was arrested and subsequently released on bond Thursday for DUI and drag-racing in Miami Beach, but of course that’s not where the drama ends. Bieber Instagrammed a black-and-white split photo on Friday, the left side of himself on top of an SUV, waving to fans following his…
The Wrap
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Juan Mata surprised Chelsea sold him to Manchester United

The Spain international says the 37.1 million pound price tag will not affect him and he is looking forward to getting started at Old Trafford after a difficult six months.
Goal.com
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Robots to Replace Troops on the Battlefield

The Pentagon is considering replacing thousands of troops with robots, a military commander said recently, marking the first time a DOD official has publicly acknowledged that humans would be replaced with robots on the battlefield. Gen. Robert Cone, head of the Army Training and Doctrine Command,…
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Couple Is Short On Hospitality When Parents Are The Guests

DEAR ABBY: When parents who live many miles away from their adult children visit their homes, to what extent should they be treated as "guests"? When we visit our son, our daughter-in-law gets herself a snack and then sits down to eat it and watch TV, and there we sit. She never offers us a thing.…
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Britain Tough Guy Challenge (22 photos)

Tough Guy claims to be the world's most demanding one-day survival ordeal. The annual event to raise cash for charity challenges thousands of international competitors in a cross country run followed by an assault course consisting of obstacles including water, fire and tunnels. First staged in…
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Public School Crams Christianity

A Buddhist family sued Sabine Parish School Board for violating their right to religious freedom. The lawsuit contains a shocking list of religious indoctrination.
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Kerry Washington Wears Flared-Out Maternity Dress to Directors Guild Awards

At the 2014 Directors Guild Awards, pregnant Kerry Washington showed off her growing baby bump in a maternity gown from Oscar de la Renta -- see the look!
Us Weekly
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5 of the World's Best-Selling Motorcycle Brands. Do You Know Who's No. 1?

Americans aren't the only ones who love to ride. Find out what company sells the most motorcycles in the world.
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Jay Z's Roc Nation holds court at private mansion

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — If there is a lesson to take away from attending Jay Z's super-exclusive pre-Grammy party, it's simple — don't come late.
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Lagarde warns of risks to global economic recovery

The International Monetary Fund's managing director warned Saturday of the risks posed to global economic recovery from the reduction of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus and falling prices ...
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10 States With the Highest Property Taxes in America

Homeowners in these 10 states pay the highest property taxes in America. Find out how you can use your property taxes to help put more money back in your pocket.
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10 Things to NOT Say to Your Vet

Nonetheless, there are times when you may see your veterinarian's hackles materialize. (It is, after all, a fair question.) I say this not because I prefer not to date myself, but because I know how the question can sting when leveled against the young.
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Snowden says US NSA engages in industrial espionage - TV

The U.S. National Security Agency is involved in industrial espionage and will grab any intelligence it can get its hands on regardless of its value to national security, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden told a German TV network. In text released ahead of a lengthy interview to be broadcast on…
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Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks: 'I literally was close to death'Comcast SportsNet Chicago
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Former #WhiteSox closer Bobby Jenks: 'I literally was close to death' -- bit.ly/1aXWI3t(@RyanMcGuffey) #WhiteSoxTalk #SoxFest2014 4 hrs ago
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Clive Davis Talks Lou Reed, Beatlemania, and Early Career

In discussion with Shirley Halpersin, music editor for The Hollywood Reporter, Clive Davis remembers his early days as a struggling lawyer, the advent of Beatlemania, and taking a nighttime tour of New York with Lou Reed.
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Obamacare Penalties: The Big Mistake Millions Are Making

Penalties under the Affordable Care Act take effect this year, but many don't understand exactly how much they could owe. Get the details here.
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How much gas in economy’s tank? Let’s see

If the U.S. economic engine is ready to rev faster in 2014, this is the week we should learn how much fuel is in the gas tank.
MarketWatch
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NFL roundup: South wins Senior Bowl, Kirby Wilson won't be Ravens offensive coordinator

The South won its second straight Senior Bowl, Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson won't be named the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens and more you might have missed from Saturday in the NFL. The 2014 Senior Bowl is now in the books and the wait for the 2014 NFL Draft…
SB Nation
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America’s best winter drives (10 photos)

Ever dreamed of driving through a traffic-free Yosemite National Park ? It’s possible when you step outside the typical summer season. In fact, winter’s embrace means a slackened tourist pace in many popular warm-weather destinations, so this is an ideal time to explore America’s open roads. Just…
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5 Films So Bad They Might Win a Prize

Here are the five Razzie Award nominees for Worst Picture of 2013.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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China says U.S. should stop new dumping probe on solar products

China's commerce ministry called on the United States on Sunday to stop anti-dumping investigations into imports of solar power products from China, expressing "serious concern" and vowing to defend its producers. U.S. trade officials on Thursday opened investigations into imports of certain solar…
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Sandy aid to Hoboken on par with other NJ towns

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The city whose Democratic mayor said GOP Gov. Chris Christie's administration tied Superstorm Sandy aid to her support for a real estate project has, so far, received a level of aid from state-run programs that is similar to what other towns got, a review of grant data shows.
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US officials probe illnesses on Caribbean cruise

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — U.S. health officials on Sunday boarded a cruise ship docked in the U.S. Virgin Islands to investigate an illness outbreak that has stricken at least 300 people with gastrointestinal symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea.
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Ronaldo shows off Ballon d'Or before firing Madrid to La Liga summit

The Portuguese presented the individual award to a packed Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday and then helped his side leapfrog Barca and Atletico.
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What if the Pope Ran JP Morgan?

To discourage his clergy from their careerist obsessions, Pope Francis abolished a coveted title—a strategy that could make investment banking a better place.
The Daily Beast (RSS)
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How to Retire With a 6-Figure Income

The number of years you have left until retirement will have a big impact on how you plan, and how much you need to save.
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Want Ford's New 2015 F-150? Its Aluminum Gamble Could Cost You in 2 Ways

Ford Motor Company's 2015 F-150 is a big gamble when it comes to producing and marketing a truck with more aluminum. Here are two ways it could cost you more in insurance and repair costs.
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Extensive damage after car crashes into Antioch homes

The driver of a speeding car lost control and crashed into a utility box, two cars and two homes on Buchanan Road in Antioch.
KGO – San Francisco47 mins ago
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Florida Pol Wants Obama Hanged

Democrats want to control women by making them reliant on the government for birth control. Oh, also, black people are responsible for racism.
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Why is Rand Paul going after Bill Clinton?

On Sunday, a potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate once again tried to to turn the tables on the Democrats' contention that the Republicans are waging a "war on women." And once again, he showed just how hard it is for Republicans to fight back against the claim without hurting…
Christian Science Monitor58 mins ago
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Tesla Completes L.A.-to-New York Electric Model S Drive Chargers

Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) ’s Elon Musk said the electric-car maker has expanded its U.S. network of rapid chargers to let owners of battery-powered Model S sedans drive their cars from coast to coast for the first time. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive officer and co-founder, said last year the…
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Is Britney Spears Engaged or Even Married?

Britney Spears sent tongues wagging on Saturday when she showed up at her son's sporting event flashing a thin gold band on her wedding finger. Could it be that the singer, currently killing it with a Las Vegas residency, is taking it to the next level with boyfriend David Lucado?
ET Online
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Ferrari's New Car Features a Red-and-Black Design

Ferrari unveils its new F14 T car online, featuring a thin nose curving down to the front wing
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NBA’s Nets unveil alternate jersey based on Brooklyn Dodgers uniforms Big League Stew
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More sleeved-jersey madness in the #NBA. This time with a shout-out to the #Dodgers: yhoo.it/1lecJfD 1 hr ago
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SNL: Leonardo DiCaprio Crashes Jonah Hill’s Monologue – And They Do the Flying Scene From ‘Titanic’!

Leonardo DiCaprio crashed Jonah Hill’s opening monologue on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” to give his fellow Oscar nominee a pep talk — and stop Hill from badmouthing him to the “SNL” audience.
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George Zimmerman Accused of Stealing Photo to Make Painting

George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who was acquitted of killing teen Trayvon Martin, has been selling his artwork connected to the famous case online. But now he’s under fire for using an Associated Press image as inspiration for one painting, without permission. Photographer Rick...
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Pope: Women should play expanded role in Church

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday lauded women for their sensitivity toward the society's weak and "gifts" like intuition, insisting they take on greater responsibilities in the Catholic church, as well as in professional and public spheres.
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Australian Open men's final - Stanislas Wawrinka overcomes Rafael Nadal (25 photos)

New Swiss star Stanislas Wawrinka beat top-ranked Rafael Nadal in four sets to capture his first Grand Slam title.
Yahoo Sports
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10 things your hair salon won’t tell you

You tell your hairdresser everything, but what isn’t she telling you? We untangle the secrets of the salon chair.
MarketWatch
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Egypt's 'terrace society' flourishes on Cairo rooftops

On the roof of a once-grand apartment block overlooking Cairo's Tahrir Square, Shukri Mahmud's father built a humble shack, the din, congestion and worst of the notorious pollution in Africa's biggest metropolis eight floors below. Mahmud's family and their neighbours are among tens, if not…
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MLB free agents: 5 top players still seeking a new contract

Draft pick compensation, high contract demands, age ... there are a number of reasons some free agents haven't signed yet. In the meantime, the top free agents still remaining in baseball had to sit and bide their time in hopes that Tanaka's signing would begin a new busy period that would lead to…
SB Nation
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Why Did Honda Use the Detroit Bankruptcy in a Civic Ad?

A TV spot featured demonstrators outside the Detroit bankruptcy, which outraged the community. What was Honda thinking?
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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Invasive Lionfish, the Kings of the Caribbean, May Have Met Their Match

It probably started in the 1980s, with a few tropical fish hobbyists thinking they were doing the humane thing by dumping unwanted pets in the coastal waters of Florida. But introducing the lionfish, which is native to the Indo-Pacific, to the Atlantic Ocean has turned out to be one of the…
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Afghan president says U.S. should start talks with Taliban or leave

By Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - President Hamid Karzai appeared to stiffen his resolve on Saturday not to sign a security pact with Washington, saying the United States should leave Afghanistan unless it could restart peace talks with the Taliban. The president said pressing ahead with talks…
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Beware: This $9.84 Credit-Card Charge Isn't As Harmless As It Seems

Scammers are out there angling for your dollars -- don't get hoodwinked.
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Maryland mall shooting (35 photos)

Someone armed with a gun opened fire at a busy shopping mall in suburban Baltimore on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Three people died, including the person believed to be the shooter, police said.Police have identified the gunman in the Maryland mall shooting as a 19 year old from suburban Washington. …
Yahoo News
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Lingenfelter announces Raptor-fighting Chevy Reaper

For the past several years, if you wanted a vehicle capable of rocketing across the desert at freeway speeds, the process was fairly simple - drive to the local Ford dealership and plop down $44,000 for an F-150 SVT Raptor. What if the Ford isn't enough for you, though? Or maybe you're so partisan…
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Luol Deng would consider re-signing with Chicago Bulls this summer

The Chicago Bulls, if they amnesty Carlos Boozer, will have significant cap room this summer. They’d have viable starters at point guard (Derrick Rose), shooting guard (Jimmy Butler), power forward (Taj Gibson) and center (Joakim Noah). That would leave a hole at only small forward, assuming Tony…
NBC Sports
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'Girl Meets World': Danielle Fishel & Ben Savage Answer 7 Questions About The 'BMW' Spinoff

Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence charmed their way into many hearts on the '90s sitcom "Boy Meets World."Now, 20 years later, AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman was first on the set of the upcoming "BMW" spinoff, "Girl Meets World," where we caught up with Danielle Fishel (Topanga) and Ben…
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A Mexican drug cartel's rise to dominance

What is the Sinaloa cartel? The Mexican crime syndicate is the world's most powerful drug trafficking organization, and the biggest supplier of illegal narcotics in the U.S. About half of the estimated $65 billion worth of cocaine, heroin, and other illegal drugs that American users buy each year…
The Week (RSS)
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The Highest Paying College Majors in America

There are seven general categories of college majors, and one of them has an average starting salary of more than $60,000 a year.
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Carlos Zambrano involved in brawl during Venezuelan Winter League finals

Former major league pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who became more well known for his violent temper than his powerful right arm, is back in the news for all of the wrong reasons. During Game 3 of the Venezuelan Winter League championship … Continue reading →
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Photos: Condo at Tahoe property where 'Godfather's' Fredo died is Wall St. Journal's House of the Year (41 photos)

The Wall Street Journal named this condo its House of the Year for 2013. It's in a compound on Lake Tahoe, Calif., that served as Michael Corleone's base of Western mafia operations in "The Godfather: Part II," and it's where family traitor Fredo met his demise while saying a Hail Mary prayer to…
Yahoo Homes
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Welker reacts to Belichick's "dirty" charge

Bill Belichick made it clear that he thought Wes Welker's hit on Aqib Talib in the AFC Championship was dirty. The league disagreed and will not fine Welker for the play that knocked Talib out of the game. "I was never really worried about [getting fined]," said Welker. What about Belichick's…
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Cholesterol and Breast Cancer: What's the Connection?

For decades, we thought "nothing" was the answer to this question. Now, the results of some new research imply that breast cancer and cholesterol may indeed be linked together.
Y! Health
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States with the most government benefits

One factor that seems to be consistently true across states with the most and the least benefits is the political climate.
USA TODAY
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Attorneys promote gay marriage doc at Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies once argued the Bush v. Gore case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, but they say fighting California's law prohibiting same-sex marriage is the most significant thing they've done.
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Wings notes: Franzen returns; Samuelsson clears waivers, sent to AHL

Offense returns, but hefty cap hits stay.
NBC Sports
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Rumor: Tom Thibodeau dated Kate Upton

Unlike most rumors, we know where this one originated. Tom Thibodeau. Asked about Doc Rivers saying the Bulls would be “nuts” to let Thibodeau leave, Thibodeau said he didn’t want to comment on the rumors that led Rivers to be asked that question in the first place. Via CSN Chicago: “I’m not going…
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Driver loses hand in Jeep explosion in Spokane

SEATTLE (AP) — An explosion from a firecracker inside a moving Jeep blew off the driver's hand early Saturday and scattered debris over half a block in Spokane, prompting initial fears over the man's intent, police and neighbors said.
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3 Questions to Ask That Makes a Customer 20X More Likely to Buy “More” From You

Let’s talk about how you can increase your revenue per client by asking 1 of 3 simple questions. It’s easier to sell to existing clients than bring on a new ones. This is where up-selling, bundling, and cross-selling come into play. Up-sells - McDonalds is the king of the up-sell. “Do you want…
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Amazon.com Could Dominate the U.S. Smartphone Market

If it releases a phone, Amazon could threaten both Apple and Google.
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Black holes should be redefined, says Stephen Hawking in new paper

Black holes don't actually exist in the way we traditionally think of them, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has proposed in a short but potentially revolutionary paper. Classical theory holds that no energy or information can ever escape a black hole, but the principles of quantum physics…
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The Reason 600,000 U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Vanished

See how 600,000 American manufacturing jobs have slipped through the cracks.
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5 Detoxifiers to Add to Your Diet

Early January: the time of year when the gym is full and diet buzzwords are on the tip of everyone's tongue. For years, "detox" has been included in that lexicon.
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14 Fashion-Forward Color Schemes to Try in Your Home(15 photos)

Are your home's interiors looking a little drab? Shake things up with one of these unexpected -- but oh-so-chic -- color palettes . -By Brian Patrick Flynn for HGTV.com MORE FROM HGTV FAMILY OF SITES Who Else Wants to Win HGTV's Dream Home? 17 Delicious Soups to Eat All Winter Long …
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'Case of sudden death' in violence-torn C. Africa

Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - In the tense capital of the Central African Republic, a French peacekeeper fires his assault rifle into the air to disperse an angry mob of Christians who have set upon a young Muslim man with machetes and rocks. The man was just the latest victim of an…
AFP
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Sean Lowe and Christina Giudici: What to Expect from Our 'Grown Sexy' Wedding

The 'Bachelor' Stars Dish on the Dresses, Flowers, Vows and More.
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Wawrinka Upsets Nadal in Australian Open for First Major Title

Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka upset top-seeded Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final to win his first Grand Slam tennis title. He had never taken a set in 12 previous meetings with Nadal, who received treatment on his back several times during today’s match. Nadal was going for his 14th…
Bloomberg
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California students file suit to nix tenure law

Nine California public school students are suing the state over its laws on teacher tenure, seniority and other protections that the plaintiffs say keep bad educators in classrooms.
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Is Gold a Smart Buy for 2014?

Stocks have done badly, but gold is soaring. Should you expect a rebound in gold in 2014?
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Top 4 Ways to Keep Your Cellphone From Getting Hacked

How to Keep Your Cellphone Safe: 4 Easy Ways
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5 Mid-Season TV Shows to Cuddle Up With This Winter

We can’t keep the polar vortexes and blizzards at bay, but we can suggest a way for you to shake up your nightly television viewing routine.
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The Big Weigh-In: 5 Exercise Fads Plus Their Pros and Cons

How are you working out this season? Check out these 5 fitness trends and the explanations behind them.
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Can I Pay a Creditor Less Than I Owe?

Readers have recently asked whether a creditor must accept partial payments if that's what they can afford. Do you have room to negotiate a lower payment?
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'Ride Along' Cruises Again With $21.2 Million

The Kevin Hart, Ice Cube police comedy "Ride Along" cruised to the top of the box office again, taking in $21.2 million in its second weekend. "Ride Along" was followed by the Navy SEAL drama "Lone Survivor." It earned $12.6 million in its fifth week, giving it a cumulative total of $93.6 million.…
Wochit
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Vt. mother held in psychiatric ward freed by judge

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont woman held against her will for more than five weeks at a psychiatric ward after her estranged husband killed their son and then hanged himself was ordered released by a judge Friday.
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The Three Mayors Making Bombshell Allegations Against Chris Christie Have Suddenly Clammed Up

At first, as scandals involving their cities...
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Five-star 2015 QB Ricky Town pulls Bama pledge, commits to USC

When Lane Kiffin joined forces with Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa, you just knew there’d be myriad storylines that’d sate media types from the Southeast to the West Coast and all parts in between. With the initial shock of the marriage beginning to wane, we have our first post-nuptial “things that make…
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Why Fearing Your Parents Might Be a Good Thing

When I learned recently that Jon Gosselin plans to sue Kate Gosselin for sole custody of their 9-year-old sextuplets because they "fear their mother," I paused. I don't know what kind of fear Jon is implying, but all this fear-talk left me wondering, is there a place for healthy fear in parenting?
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Selena Gomez: Man Arrested For Lurking Around Her House!

This is scary stuff! You never want your safety to feel threatened, but that is just what Selena Gomez is dealing with today. A man was arrested Saturday morning for trespassing at the 21-year-old singer’s house! Reportedly, one of Selenita’s family members called the police when they noticed the…
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The new face of food stamps: working-age Americans

In a first, working-age people now make up the majority in U.S. households that rely on food stamps — a switch from a few years ago, when children and the elderly were the main recipients. Some of the ...
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Microsoft finally makes it easier to shut down your PC in Windows 8.1 Update 1

Microsoft is readying a number of improvements to win over desktop PC users with Windows 8.1 Update 1.
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Costs mount to make saint of beloved NY priest

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (AP) — The 25-year effort to elevate to sainthood a beloved Buffalo-area priest known as the "Padre of the Poor" has so far cost upward of $100,000, and plans are in the works to raise hundreds of thousands more.
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French president splits with partner after affair

French President Francois Hollande on Saturday told AFP he has split with his longstanding partner Valerie Trierweiler after his affair with an actress nearly 20 years his junior. The announcement came after a day of rumours in the French media that Hollande would formally announce the rupture on…
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Bobsledders: Lolo Jones didn't deserve her spot on Olympic team

Lolo Jones earned the final spot on the U.S. women's bobsled team, but the two women she competed against claim fame, not skill, got her the invite.
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Global Market Selloff -- A Worrisome Chart For Wall Street

After two days of a global market selloff, investors cannot help but ask whether this is a normal correction or something more serious. To answer this question, we took a sharp look at a chart of five investment funds that closely follow the performance of five asset categories in the aftermath of…
Forbes
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Goodbye, Gym: 5 Exercises to Do At Home

With the cold weather plaguing many different cities across the nation, exercising outside has become out of the question.
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An iPad Blowout May Be on the Way

Wall Street analysts may be underestimating Apple's iPad... big time!
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Chinese Activist Gets 4 Year Jail Sentence

Scholar and founder of a social movement is sentenced to four years in Beijing for public order offenses. This is under the ruling communist party's zero tolerance for organized movements. (Jan 26)
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Benson Henderson gets controversial nod over Josh Thomson at UFC on Fox 10

Benson Henderson won a decision over Josh Thomson in the main event of UFC on Fox 10 Saturday night in Chicago but the judges' immediately sparked controversy. The fight was competitive and closely fought but Thomson appeared to be on his way to a decision win on the strength of grappling…
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The Past, Present, and Future of Lung Cancer Treatments

Although smoking rates in the U.S. have steadily declined over the past five decades, lung cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers among Americans. Will current and future treatments from Roche, Pfizer, ...
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Rare Nintendo World Championships Game Set To Become Most Expensive Video Game Ever

In a few short hours, a record in the video game industry will be broken, if they final bid price holds true. Right now on Ebay, one of only 116 known copies of the rare Nintendo World Championships game cartridge for the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is up for auction. However,…
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Soccer-Angry Pellegrini wanted to change whole City team

(Adds quotes) Jan 25 (Reuters) - Manuel Pellegrini wanted to change his entire Manchester City side at halftime after they trailed 2-0 at home to second tier Watford in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday before eventually winning 4-2, the Chilean said. The manager ripped into his players,…
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Did you cash savings bonds you got as a kid?

There are about 47 million unredeemed matured savings bonds worth $16.1 billion waiting for you.
USA TODAY
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'Jewish state' demand bares clashing Mideast narratives

Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - The controversy over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand that the Palestinians recognise Israel as a Jewish state is rooted in the clashing historical narratives of the decades-old conflict. Palestinians have dismissed the demand, pointing to the…
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Iran gives ex-president's daughter suspended jail term

Iran on Saturday handed a daughter of former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani a suspended jail sentence for spreading lies about the authorities, her lawyer told the official IRNA news agency. "The verdict was issued by the court and my client has been sentenced to a six-month suspended jail…
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What Dean McDermott's Ex Thinks About His Rehab Stint

Tori Spelling's Husband Is in Rehab Amid Cheating Rumors.
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Terrence Ross scores 51 points, making Raptors and NBA history

Terrence Ross tied Vince Carter’s single-game Toronto Raptors scoring record with 51 points against the Los Angeles Clippers last night. Wait. Terrence Ross? The same Terrence Ross who went more than three weeks earlier this season without scoring 51 combined points? The same Terrence Ross who had…
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Photos of the day - January 26, 2014 (30 photos)

The best news photos of the day for January 26, 2014. An ethnic Karen man smokes in Yathae Pyan cave in Pa-An township, Karen state, an Indian policeman blows warm air onto his hand as he takes part in a parade to celebrate Republic Day on a cold winter day in Srinagar, Pope Francis, joined by two…
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Chinese ships patrol area contested by Malaysia

Three Chinese ships on Sunday patrolled the James Shoal, an area also claimed by Malaysia, and soldiers and officers on board swore to safeguard its sovereignty, in the latest sign of Beijing's territorial assertiveness in the South China Sea. The group was made up of an amphibious landing craft,…
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Manny Pacquiao gets another crack at Timothy Bradley, as deal for April 12 rematch is finalized

Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley will meet on April 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in a rematch of their controversial 2012 welterweight title bout. The deal was finalized mid-Saturday morning when Top Rank got Bradley … Continue reading →
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Going nuclear-and small-with new type of reactor

The fortunes of nuclear power may hinge on a market for smaller, cheaper and safer reactors known as SMRs.
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'Bachelor' Couples Who Found Love After the Show

Meet the 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' Contestants Who Fell In Love After the Final Rose
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Republicans struggle in Georgia's Senate primary

WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Seeking promotion to the U.S. Senate, Republican Rep. Jack Kingston avoids an explicit yes-or-no answer when asked by a voter if he considers himself a tea party candidate.
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To Chew or Not to Chew? Exploring 5 Detoxifying Cleanses

Here's an analysis of five of the most popular cleanses currently being used by those in need of a good spring cleaning.
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Report: Don’t expect a Dodge return to NASCAR – for now

Dodge made its way out of NASCAR following the 2012 season but did so in grand fashion with a Sprint Cup championship thanks to Brad Keselowski (pictured) and Team Penske. But don’t expect the brand to return to stock car racing – at least for now. Ralph Gilles, president and CEO for Chrysler…
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'Game Of Thrones' Actors On What's Next For Margaery, Missandei & Theon?

"Game of Thrones" cast members were in Los Angeles last week for the SAG Awards, and the actors hinted at the drama coming to Season 4.
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NHL Stadium Series: Devils fans dance away during game delay

The game might be delayed, but they're just happy to be there.
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The 6 Celebrity Bedrooms We Want to Sleep In (6 photos)

If walls could talk, these six celebrity rooms would have stories. We've rounded up a few of our favorite former bedrooms of actors, musicians, and fashionistas. Sure, they are located in some of the most covetable zip codes (with price tags to match), but it's the stellar design elements that make…
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Iraqi planes, artillery strike rebel-held Falluja

By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi government forces battling al Qaeda-linked militants intensified air strikes and artillery fire on the rebel-held city of Falluja on Sunday, and at least seven people were killed, according to hospital officials and tribal leaders. Religious and tribal…
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Tiger tanks at Torrey: Woods matches 2nd-worst score ever as a professional

Where Tiger’s 79 at Torrey ranks on the roster of his all-time stink-er-oos.
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2014 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala Arrivals (30 photos)

Stars arrive at Clive Davis’s annual pre-Grammy gala at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Check back on Sunday for complete coverage of the Grammys and join the Yahoo Music team for a live chat starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

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Now a Tiger, Joba Chamberlain is excited to have a beard

Getting away from the limelight in New York, and all the stress and expectations that come with it, might be just what Joba Chamberlain needs to get his career back on track. He logged 42 innings last season, the most he has pitched since 2010. He’s had Tommy John surgery, surgery on his ankle, and…
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Galliani: Essien is a perfect fit for Seedorf's new system

The Rossoneri CEO is delighted to see the Ghanaian on the verge of joining the club following "months" of interest and claimed Sulley Muntari was instrumental in the move.
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Social Security: Will IRA Withdrawals Threaten Your Benefits?

Coordinating retirement accounts with Social Security can be tricky. Get some tips and avoid some traps.
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NSA also serves economic interests: Snowden interview

The US National Security Agency (NSA) sometimes uses data it collects for economic purposes, intelligence leaker Edward Snowden reveals in an extract of an interview with a German television chain to be broadcast Sunday. "If there is information, for example on Siemens, which is in the national…
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5 Young Adult Novels That Everyone Is Reading

The young adult genre has become a popular choice for both teens and adults alike.
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So China Has a New Aircraft Carrier. So What?

New reports suggest China may be building a second, third, and fourth aircraft carrier. But why? And should we be nervous?
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Henrik Lundqvist completes Yankees-themed equipment set with pinstriped pads (Photo)

BRONX, N.Y. -- When deciding on what pads to wear for Sunday's Stadium Series game against the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundvist had a few options, but only one of them made sense given the venue. … Continue reading →
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Violence rages on Damascus outskirts

Syrian rebels and government troops clashed Sunday in restive districts of Damascus, a monitoring group said, as representatives of the warring sides met for peace talks in Geneva. "Fierce fighting raged between rebels and troops in Jobar (in eastern Damascus) and the Port Said area of Qadam (in…
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‘Orange Is the New Black’ Season 2 Pics: Natasha Lyonne Hugs It Out With Crazy Eyes (Photos)

Having trouble holding out for the second season of “Orange Is the New Black”? Don’t worry, we have a fix for you.
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The 1 Thing Standing in the Way of Obamacare's Utter Collapse

What's the only hope of avoiding a colossal failure of Obamacare? Here's the stunning answer -- from the federal government itself.
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Is America About to Lose Its "Superpower" Status?

Why America’s waning military prowess is a major problem for everyone.
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Dana White on Chris Weidman: “How is He Not No. 1 Pound-for-Pound if He Beats Vitor Belfort?”

It’s no secret that UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman’s next title defense will be against Vitor Belfort. It’s also no secret that UFC officials plan for the bout to be in Las Vegas in late spring or mid-summer. UFC president Dana White, in a scrum with reporters on Thursday, reiterated…
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Is Two Movies Too Much?

Lionsgate has just released the poster for Mockingjay, the third chapter of The Hunger Games. The film will be split into two parts, continuing Hollywood’s new tradition of splitting short books into long ...
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Militants tell Russians to rebel against Kremlin or face attacks

A militant group that claimed responsibility for last month's suicide bombings in Volgograd which killed at least 34 people told Russians on Saturday to rebel against President Vladimir Putin or face further attacks. The warning, which came two weeks before the Winter Olympics in Russia's southern…
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Dario Franchitti returns to track as spectator

Dario Franchitti was back with his Chip Ganassi Racing teammates at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, in street clothes, a reluctant spectator because of his forced retirement from racing. The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner announced in November that doctors had advised him it was too dangerous to…
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Al-Qaida leader opposes fighting Christians

CAIRO (AP) — Al-Qaida's leader said Egypt's majority Muslims should not fight their Christian compatriots, and instead focus their efforts on opposing the military-backed authorities who ousted the Islamist president last summer.
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Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Phaedra Parks' Husband Apollo Nida Reportedly Charged With Bank Fraud, Identity Theft

Phaedra Parks' husband Apollo Nida has reportedly been charged with bank fraud and identity theft; the Real Housewives of Atlanta couple welcomed their second son last May
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Quebec Fire Bodies Search Temporarily Suspended

Snow squalls and frigid temperatures Sunday temporarily suspended the effort to recover another 22 people presumed killed, a day after crews pulled just two more bodies from the ice-covered rubble of a Quebec seniors' home. Officials have confirmed 10 dead from the massive fire. The cause of…
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Ferrari, 'fed up' being second, unveil 2014 Formula One car

Former world champions Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen on Saturday helped unveil Ferrari's new F14-T car that the Italian team hopes to power to Formula One glory this year. Ferrari's 2014 model, unveiled at the Scuderia's Maranello headquarters, features a number of modifications to fall in…
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Brilliant Mind Behind: Thebian Concepts

The one thing we love about concept cars, is the amount of beautiful idealism that goes into each and every project. With no restrictions, artists often find themselves the subject of acclaim, showing off their wild and outrageous rides to millions of curious onlookers. One of these artists is…
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Text Announcing Pregnancy Is No Cause For Celebration

DEAR ABBY: My daughter, who recently turned 21, sent me a two-word text message, "I'm pregnant." She has been dating a marijuana-smoking young man for less than a year, and I'm disappointed by this outcome. Her sister, who is a year older, already has two children by two men. No, they weren't…
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Top 10 roses and fresh flowers for Valentine's Day (10 photos)

What woman doesn't like receiving flowers from their sweetie? Now is the time to start dropping hints, ladies, on what your favorite flower is before Valentine's Day. Whether you're into luxurious red roses or the playfulness of a bouquet of pink carnations, we've rounded up the best flowers from…
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China's Li storms to second Slam title

China's Li Na battled past Dominika Cibulkova at the Australian Open Saturday to storm to her second Grand Slam title, giving another huge boost to Asian tennis and earning glowing praise in her home country. The Chinese star also joins an exclusive list of just seven other players to win a Grand…
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OLTL Vet Kassie DePaiva Joins Days of Our Lives

Just as Charlotte Ross is fixin’ to head to Nashville, NBC has confirmed that One Life to Live vet Kassie DePaiva is en route to Days of Our Lives — to fill the role Ross once played. RELATED | Days […]
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Scott Linehan may call plays for Cowboys this season

Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones said after the season that his team will keep head coach Jason Garrett and offensive coordinator Bill Callahan. But that doesn’t necessarily mean Garrett and Callahan will be running the offense. Instead, Scott Linehan may be calling the Cowboys’ plays…
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US marijuana policy edges toward acceptance

Uncle Sam isn’t ready to light up just yet, but the Obama administration and at least some Republican governors seem to be edging toward a more accepting attitude toward marijuana use. Or at least they’re falling in line with that majority of Americans – 58 percent, according to Gallup – who favor…
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Heading into UFC on Fox 10, Benson Henderson Says He Made “Mistake” in Loss to Anthony Pettis

Benson Henderson will enter the Octagon without the lightweight title around his waist for the first time in nearly two years at Saturday's UFC on Fox 10. His loss to now-champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 164 made sure of that. Succumbing to Pettis' armbar that summer night was a mistake the Royce…
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BMW Broadens Its Horizons With New 4-Series

A new group of globalized baby BMW's will countermove Mercedes-Benz's and Audi's own proliferation. And BMW's 4-Series looks strong.
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WWII landings re-enacted in Italy on 70th anniversary

Anzio (Italy) (AFP) - Soldiers waded onto a beach, fighter planes flew overhead and jeeps filed along the seaside at Anzio in Italy this weekend as the resort town marks the 70th anniversary of Allied landings during World War II. The landings began in the early hours of January 22, 1944 -- a day…
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Cate Blanchett Was "A Couple of Sheets to the Wind" at 2014 Golden Globes: "I Can't Remember a Lot"

Cate Blanchett says she "can't remember a lot" about her Golden Globes 2014 acceptance speech (for Blue Jasmine) because she was already "a couple of sheets to the wind" at the time
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Weekend Box Office: 'I, Frankenstein' Flops, 'Ride Along' Tops

This won't be my longest weekend box office report, as there isn't much to report. The lone new release of the weekend was I, Frankenstein. With terrible buzz, silly trailers, and no pre-release reviews, the $65 million Aaron Eckhart-starring "Frankstein's monster, fighting modern-day supernatural…
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Microsoft Proves Its Tablet Can Do Better, But the Job's Not Done

Microsoft doubled unit sales and revenue for its Surface tablet last quarter, but it's not out of the woods just yet.
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How To See All The Companies That Are Tracking You On Facebook — And Block Them

If you're using Facebook, you're giving the company a ton of information about yourself which it is selling to advertisers in one form or another.
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Looking Back at 2013 State of Union

Times reporters review the State of the Union address from 2013 and preview this year’s speech.
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Johansson addresses criticism over SodaStream deal

Scarlett Johansson has responded to criticism over her new ad campaign for an Israeli company that operates in the West Bank, but she's not pulling out of the endorsement deal. The 29-year-old actress ...
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Rick Cosnett & Danielle Panabaker To Co-Star In CW Pilot ‘The Flash’

EXCLUSIVE: The Vampire Diaries‘ Rick Cosnett and Danielle Panabaker (Shark) are set to co-star opposite Grant Gustin and Jesse L. Martin in the CW pilot The Flash, based on the DC comic. The project, from Warner Bros TV and Berlanti Productions, is an origin story about Barry Allen aka The Flash…
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Jay Leno on Losing the Tonight Show: “It’s Not My Decision”

In just a few weeks, current Late Night host and Vanity Fair cover boy Jimmy Fallon will be taking over for Jay Leno as host of the The Tonight Show.
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A look at Superstorm Sandy aid in New Jersey

Following is a breakdown of aid by the numbers from Superstorm Sandy in New Jersey, where Democratic Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer has said state officials threatened to hold back funding if she did not support a development deal. The administration of Republican Gov. Chris Christie has denied the…
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Classy touch: Juan Mata’s heartfelt letter to Chelsea fans

The gifted midfielder says goodbye as he leaves West London for duty at Manchester United:
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White House Warns Obama Could Go Around Congress

Top White House advisers warn Congress that Obama could go around them if agenda stalls again
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‘Hunger Games’ Star Josh Hutcherson Exits ICM Partners (Exclusive)

“The Hunger Games” star Josh Hutcherson has parted ways with ICM Partners and his longtime agent Carter Cohn, TheWrap has learned.
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WWE: Although a Heavy Favorite, Batista Doesn't Need to Win the Royal Rumble

COMMENTARY | For weeks the WWE has been touting the return of "The Animal" Batista to Monday Night Raw, which happened on the Jan. 20 edition of Raw. Batista's return coincides directly with the Jan. 26 Royal Rumble and already he's become the overwhelming favorite to win the Rumble and earn a…
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Jonah Hill Hosts Saturday Night Live: Watch Video of the Best and Worst Sketches

You’d think riding the wave of an Oscar nomination (his second one in three years!) for The Wolf of Wall Street would be enough to let Jonah Hill glide solo through his third stint as host of Saturday Night Live. […]
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Family promise gave life to man in 31-year coma

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Paul Cortez can remember the night 31 years ago as clearly as if it was last week. He had walked into the pediatric intensive care unit of Riverside County Regional Medical Center to find his 7-year-old son, Mikey, barely clinging to life.
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Arizona GOP censures McCain for 'liberal' record

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Republican Party formally censured Sen. John McCain on Saturday, citing a voting record they say is insufficiently conservative. 

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