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PHOTO: Quinton Aaron plans to lose weight after being kicked off a US Airways flight for taking up too much room.

'Blind Side' Star Plans Weight Loss After Booted From Flight

One of the stars of "The Blind Side" says he's determined to lose weight after he was booted from a US Airways flight for taking up too much room.
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Married couples separated by German language test

BERLIN (AP) — Michael Guhle met the love of his life on the beach of a little fishing village in Vietnam. Thi An Nguyen was selling freshly cooked mussels and fruit to the German tourist and they immediately clicked. Soon the Berlin nursing home worker was saving up all of his money and vacation…
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‘X2' Tops ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’ in Jeff Sneider's Marvel Movie Rankings

In honor of “Captain America: Winter Soldier” dominating the box office this weekend, I decided to list my favorite Marvel movies. There have been 36 films based on Marvel comics and I've seen 24, or exactly two-thirds of them. Now, I didn't grow up reading comic books, and other than “The Crow,”…
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Photos of the day - April 5, 2014 (16 photos)

Police officers walk pass a building that is vandalized by Buddhist mob in Hlekuu, north of Yangon Myanmar and an Afghan woman sits near a voting booth after voting at a polling station in Kabul are some of the photos of the day. (AP/Reuters) Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries…
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Buffalo Wild Wings Is About To Fix The Most Annoying Things About Eating There

Buffalo Wild Wings can be chaotic. The...
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Nigeria set to overtake S.Africa as Africa's biggest economy

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and largest oil producer, is set to emerge as the continent's biggest economy on Sunday when the results of an overdue rebasing of its gross domestic product are announced. Although United Nations statisticians recommend that countries rebase their GDP…
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Stroke Patient Hears Doctors Discuss Organ Donation

Case Reveals Difficulty in Diagnosing Stroke Patients
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Arriba! Amanda Bynes Celebrates 28th Birthday in Mexico

Amanda Bynes is soaking up the Mexican sun for her 28th birthday.
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Last-ditch talks as Israel warns Palestinians of reprisals

Israel and the Palestinians held last-ditch talks with a US envoy Sunday on salvaging their teetering peace talks, after the Jewish state threatened to take retaliatory measures. Warning that the peace process was on the edge of collapse, an Israeli official close to the talks said that even US…
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Transferred To Alabama Prison After Dispute, Stint In Solitary Confinement

Jesse Jackson Jr. has been moved to an federal prison facility in Alabama following a dispute at the North Carolina prison where he was serving a 30-month sentence for misusing campaign funds. Family of the ex-Illinois congressman confirmed to ABC Chicago over the weekend that Jackson was…
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Why Jogging Is Counterproductive

First things first—don’t let this article ruin the joy of a good jog. If you enjoy jogging, you’re more likely to do it, so have at it. A good jog
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Cubs 'mascot' gets head taken off, punches guy

Unofficial Cubs mascot punches guy
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What now for Fernando Torres?

With roadblocks to just about every possible way out of Stamford Bridge, will Chelsea be forced to trudge along and employ the struggling yet expensive Spaniard.
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More than 100 arrested as California street party turns violent

(Reuters) - More than 100 people were arrested when an annual spring break party in California turned violent, with police using chemical spray and foam bullets to disperse crowds, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday. More than 40 people, including several law enforcement…
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Battling Rio's Gangs (16 photos)

Brazilian Federal troops have taken control of security operations in Rio's Mare slums complex to help quell a surge in violent crime following attacks by drug traffickers on police posts in three slums on the north side of the city, government officials said. Less than three months before Rio…
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The Cadillac Le Mans: A Concept Car Shrouded in Mystery

Even among the great concept vehicles in automotive history, the Cadillac Le Mans holds a special place. This is due to more than its beauty and craftsmanship, as superb as both those are. It stands out because, of the four built, one disappeared into thin air back in 1953. Should you stumble…
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WATCH: Jimmy Fallon Lists Top 10 Reasons Why David Letterman Is Retiring

If he hadn’t already replaced Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show,” Jimmy Fallon would have been a shoe-in for David Letterman’s seat at CBS’s “Late Show.” He’s already mastered one of Letterman’s most popular segments. Fallon honored Letterman on last night’s show following Thursday’s news of the…
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The 5 Most Interesting Rumors Circling The NFL Draft

With the NFL draft only a little more than a month away, news is starting to leak out from front offices about the future football class. Here are the best bits.
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Pelosi: Cheney 'proud' CIA misled

Ahead of the release of a Senate Intelligence Committee report that is expected to say the CIA misled the government and the American people about its interrogation techniques, Nancy Pelosi is placing the blame squarely on the former vice president.
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Scientists Unravel One Of The Keys To Life On Earth — And It's Right Beneath Your Feet

Scientists are constantly on a mission to...
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IRRATIONAL HATRED OF OBAMACARE IS HARD TO FATHOM

My friend Isatou has just received an invoice from Kaiser Permanente, testament to her new coverage through the Affordable Care Act -- usually called "Obamacare." She's thrilled to finally have health insurance so she can get regular checkups, including dental care. But before Obamacare, she…
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New and notable: 10 high-tech gadgets to make housework less work (11 photos)

Remember Rosie, the congenial (if sometimes hysterical) robot that flitted around the Jetsons' apartment in the sky, keeping things neat and tidy? When the cartoon first aired, in the 1960s, a robot housekeeper seemed as far-fetched as a TV that didn’t take up a quarter of the room or a giant…
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WIFE IS HURT OVER BEING IGNORED BY HUSBAND'S DAD

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wonderful husband for 10 years. My father-in-law, "John," has always been a man of extremely few words with me. He mostly just ignores me when I'm around. I have mentioned it to my husband and mother-in-law over the years, and they say he's just "weird."Last…
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Creationists Hate This Catholic

Kenneth Miller wrote the biology textbook often targeted by creationists who want to toss if from public schools. Oh, and now he’s won one of the Catholic Church’s top prizes.
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Disney Chief Reveals 'Star Wars: VII' Casting Almost Complete, Says Film Is Already Shooting

The new Star Wars -- episode 7 in the nine-picture franchise -- has already begun filming and most of the cast is now in place for the movie, Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn revealed April 2. “We have a lot of them [in place],” he said about the main actors, whose names have not been disclosed.…
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Soccer-English premier league results and standings

April 5 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the English premier league matches on Saturday Saturday, April 5Aston Villa 1 Fulham 2 Cardiff City 0 Crystal Palace 3 Chelsea 3 Stoke City 0 Hull City 1 Swansea City 0 Manchester City 4 Southampton 1 Newcastle United 0 Manchester United 4…
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Why overnight mobile gaming millionaires feel guilty about their riches

Let’s say you tossed together a cheesy-looking video game about a bird flying through pipes that inexplicably became an overnight sensation and made you an instant millionaire. Would you feel good about yourself or would you feel a pang of guilt that your crappy game has made you more money than…
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Uganda police raid HIV project for 'homosexuality training'AFP
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Uganda police raid a US-funded HIV project for "training youths in homosexuality" u.afp.com/gi6 April 4, 2014
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CBS' '60 Minutes' admits to faking Tesla car noise

An editor added sounds to one of the quietest cars ever produced
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US sending 2 warships to Japan to counter NKorea

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel delivered a two-pronged warning to Asia Pacific nations Sunday, announcing that the U.S. will send two additional ballistic missile destroyers to Japan to counter the North Korean threat, and saying China must better respect its neighbors.
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The 21 People You'll Meet In Hawaii

Ah, Hawaii. It's as beautiful as it is diverse, its people as colorful as the sunsets and as extreme as the landscapes. As with any destination, there are a few "types" that you're sure to encounter on the islands. Brush up on the list below so you're prepared for your arrival. 1. Schmoopy…
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49th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards On Sunday

Tonight is the big night for country music lovers! The 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be on CBS4. The show will be hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton.
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Photos: Revelers celebrate 'International Pillow Fight Day'

And a happy International Pillow Fight Day to you and you and you.
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Apple Employees Confess All The Worst Things About Working At Apple

Not every company is perfect, and Apple is no exception. Turns out there are some downsides to working at Apple.
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Gazprom says "reverse flow" gas for Ukraine raises legal questions

Ukraine's talks with the European Union on the possibility of importing gas from the West to substitute for Russian supplies raises questions about the legality of such a move, the head of Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom told Rossiya 24 television. Ukraine said on Friday it was urgently seeking ways…
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Having 'Fit Mom' Come Face-to-Face With Her Adversaries

By PAULA FARIS Every now and then a story hits home for me. This particular “Nightline” assignment did just that. The woman who has gained notoriety in some quarters as the my-abs-are-better-than-yours “Fit Mom” flew from her home in Sacramento to Kansas City, Mo., to...
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Five Phrases I Never Want My Kids to Say

The other night I heard something very disturbing come out of my 4-year-old daughter’s mouth. It wasn’t a four-lettered word beginning with F (been there, said that), it wasn’t inappropriate enough to get her thrown out of pre-K, but it was jarring nonetheless. The offending phrase: tennis shoes.…
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How Russia Makes Its Money - And Why It Doesn't Make More

How does Russia make its money, and why doesn’t it make more?
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The Chicken Tax: Why We Don’t Have More Light Pickups

Around the end of May last year, HSV, the performance wing of the Australian Holden brand, unveiled the Gen-F Maloo R8 SV. It is a snarling, 425-horsepower, V8 beast of a ute, but sadly we will never see it here on American shores. Sure, it is as extreme as you can get for a vehicle with a pickup […]
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'The Blind Side' Actor Kicked Off Flight

After being booted off a flight for taking up too much room, actor Quinton Aaron says he's motivated to lose weight.
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10 States Most Dependent on the Federal Government

According to a new report, residents in red states are more likely to receive help from the federal government.
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'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Star Taylor Armstrong Marries John Bluher

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong said "I do" to lawyer, John Bluher, 56, in a cliff top ceremony at the Bel-Air Bay Club, in Pacific Palisades, California, on Friday.
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Malaysia kidnappers telephone Chinese victim's family

Kidnappers holding a Chinese tourist who was abducted from a resort on Malaysia's Borneo island have made a phone call to her family in China, a senior security official said Sunday. He said the gunmen have communicated with the family of Gao Huayuan, 29, whom Philippine security forces believe is…
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The 15 ‘Most American’ Automobiles of 2014

In these rankings for most American cars of 2014, how many are made by foreign automakers?
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Latest 'Godzilla' trailer offers best look at the monster yet

Hype for Godzilla is starting to ramp up, and if the latest trailer is anything to go by, all the excitement may be well deserved. A new trailer out today gives the public its longest look yet at director Gareth Edwards' modern take on the classic monster movie, and it's quite a ride.
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Oxford Defeats Cambridge in 160th Boat Race on London’s Thames

Oxford beat Cambridge to win the 160th University boat race today on the River Thames in London. It allowed Oxford to post its win in approximately 18 minutes, 36 seconds. Oxford’s rowers won last year, and coming into today’s race the Dark Blues had won six of the past nine races over the…
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Social Security: Why Your Spouse Might Not Get Survivors' Benefits

Before you count on survivors' benefits for your spouse, make sure you don't fall into this trap.
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Top 5 schools with the smartest professors

The Motley Fool: Here are the top five schools ranked by the perceived intellect of their faculty.
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31 Phrases That Only People In The Military Will Understand

Every region of the country has its own unique...
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Benedict Cumberbatch To Play Richard III

Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as Richard III in a forthcoming production of the Shakespearean play for BBC Two. The adaptation is set to be directed by Dominic Cooke and adapted by Ben Power. The adaptation is part of a series of plays titled The Hollow Crown, which previously included Richard…
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'Game Of Thrones' Season 4: 24 Hints From The Cast

"Game of Thrones" seems to have the biggest cast in television, so when it came to getting hints for Season 4, there were plenty to be found. When things last left off, Daenerys Targaryen had freed slaves across the Narrow Sea with her dragons and her Unsullied army. Stannis Baratheon was…
Access Hollywood
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Google slapped with yet another fine over Street View

Google was handed a 1 million euro ($1.4 million) fine yesterday by Italy and has already paid it, according to Reuters. This time, Google received a fine for complaints related to its Street View program— in 2010, people complained that the cars were not easily recognizable as Google Street View…
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Kentucky sends Wisconsin home with a 74-73 victory, presented by VELVEETA (36 photos)

Wisconsin was seconds away from the title game until Aaron Harrison drained a three with nothing but net.
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How Chrysler's Ram Crushed the Chevy Silverado

The Ram pickup out-sold the Silverado for the first time in 15 years. How did that happen?
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France's far-right to ban faith-based school lunch options

Far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday it would prevent schools from offering special lunches to Muslim pupils in the 11 towns it won in local elections, saying such arrangements were contrary to France's secular values. France's republic has a strict secular tradition…
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Why DIY Laundry Detergent Trumps Conventional Soap

Has your laundry detergent ever given you pause? Maybe it's the amount you spend in any given year on Tide. If cost isn't a concern, perhaps the chemical content has you freaked out. Most store-bought laundry detergent is chock full of harmful materials like sulfates, fragrances and phenols. It…
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Anna Kendrick Hosts Saturday Night Live: Watch Video of the Best and Worst Sketches

Question: What do the Little Mermaid, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, NCAA March Madness and, er, dongs have in common? Answer: They all contributed to Anna Kendrick’s highly successful maiden voyage hosting this week’s Saturday Night Live. OK, sure, Kendrick actually only […]
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LeBron James is really strong

Tim Hardaway Jr. is not strong enough.
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Obamacare Can Be Repealed Even With Enrollment, Ryan Says

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan said Congress and a new president could still repeal President Barack Obama’s health-care law after 2016, rejecting Democratic arguments that the measure is irreversible. “I don’t think it can last,” Ryan said of the law in an interview yesterday with…
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In US, vaccine denial goes mainstream

Kathleen Wiederman is not staunchly against vaccines. At first, she and her husband agreed on the matter, but when their marriage ended, he pushed for their daughter to get some of her recommended vaccines and Wiederman relented. Now her daughter is five and has had a handful of shots, including…
AFP
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5 Recipes for Meatless Meals You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

Meat-free meals are easy when you follow one of SORTED Food's 5 recipes.
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Bulls officially will receive Bobcats' 2014 first-round pick

More than four years after the Chicago Bulls received a future first-round draft pick from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for forward Tyrus Thomas, they finally know when they'll be able to use that selection. At the 2010 trade deadline the Bulls shipped Thomas to Charlotte for Acie Law, Flip…
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Fort Hood Shooter Angered When Told To Come Back Next Day

Spc. Ivan Lopez Wanted a Leave of Absence Form
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7 Pictures of a Breakfast Sandwich More Outrageous Than Taco Bell's Waffle Taco (UPDATED) TheStreet.com
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This breakfast sandwich makes the waffle taco look tame ... 7 pictures of pure food porn at the link ... trib.al/vpzUek2 April 5, 2014
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Sexting and Drunk Driving Lead to Job Security at VA

Congressional Republicans are mad as hell at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they’re not going to take it anymore. Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) on Thursday said the House would vote on a bill that would make it easier to fire or demote senior officials at the VA, and not just for issues…
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George H.W. Bush (62 photos)

George Herbert Walker Bush took the oath of office as America’s 41st president 25 years ago and is the oldest living former commander in chief. Before getting the keys to the White House in January 1989, he served eight years as Republican icon Ronald Reagan’s vice president. Bush possesses one of…
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We're in Trouble if 72% of Investors Are Getting This Basic Finance Question Wrong

In spite of most respondents' claims to have a high degree of investing knowledge, nearly three-quarters of investors don't understand this basic correlation.
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Researchers net 'zombie bass' with electricity

ROGERSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Bernie Fuller has fished for decades, yet he's never witnessed anything to match the sight of dozens of zombie bass eerily rising out of a north Alabama lake.
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5 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Combos You Never Thought Of

Grilled cheese has been trending basically since its invention, and for good reason: It’s freakin’ delicious.
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Windows XP diehards to fend off hackers on their own

People clinging to Microsoft's aging Windows XP operating system will be left to fend off cyber criminals by themselves come Tuesday. On April 8, the US software colossus will stop patching newly found security holes in Windows XP code that hackers could exploit to slip into computers. Despite…
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Auction Car of the Week: Monkeemobile Replica

In recent months, we gave you the rundown on the real Monkeemobile and a short history of George Barris’s proclivities. Now we’ve got a Monkeemobile replica up for auction, and it holds a pretty interesting connection with the Dean Jeffries, the original builder. This Monkeemobile is up for sale in…
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Josh Dallas, Ginnifer Goodwin 'Really Excited' to Be Parents, Says Co-Star

Rebecca Mader Gushes About Working With a Pregnant Goodwin.
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Ranking ‘American Idol’s’ 5 Saved Contestants

Once a season on "American Idol," the judging panel can rescue an at-risk contestant via the Judges' Save, a "Get Out of Jail Free" card of sorts. When the Save was implemented back in Season 8, it was inspired by past robbed contestants like Jennifer Hudson and Michael Johns, and it was supposed…
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Weekend Update: Part 1

Colin and Cecily deliver the weekend update, and are joined by Angela Merkel, Brooks Wheelan, Homeless Annie, and the King of Spring Break.
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The Xbox One will soon add a key feature gamers have been clamoring for

An Xbox One problem that’s likely annoying hardcore gamers may “soon” be fixed, Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb revealed on Reddit, as the company will soon bring external game storage support to the console allowing users to install and play games on external hard drives. However, it’s not…
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Warriors rocked by another coaching departure

OAKLAND The general manager, Bob Myers, appeared by turns stunned and crestfallen in the wake of the latest disturbing Warriors developments, another sign of franchise disarray. The head coach, Mark Jackson, described the news is "unfortunate'' and "tough,'' conceding that such agitation during a…
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Mormon Church states opposition to gay marriage but hints at subtler shift

For the second time in two years, a top official of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has explicitly stated the church's opposition to gay marriage. Meanwhile, some gay Mormons say they have felt a dramatic shift at local services.
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Weekend Update: Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel comes on to discuss recent activity in Russia.
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'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US

On a beautiful Sunday last October, Detective Dan Douglas stood in a suburban Minnesota home and looked down at a lifeless 20-year-old — a needle mark in his arm, a syringe in his pocket. It didn't take long for Douglas to realize that the man, fresh out of treatment, was his second heroin overdose…
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Mark Teixeira and the injury-prone Yankees

With their starting first baseman out already, injury concerns for the aging and expensive Yankees are likely mounting. For every Brian McCann signed -- who essentially plays as many games as is prudent given his position, and has only two short stints on the DL since 2011 -- there's a Brian…
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After Friday’s developments, DeSean disconnect grows

When it comes to DeSean Jackson’s departure from the Eagles, few clear details have emerged. On the day his release came, in the immediate wake of a report suggesting gang ties via carefully-selected words that bore the oily fingerprints of a lawyer specializing in the defense of defamation…
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Mexican ruling party state official held on suspicion of gang links

One of the top ruling party officials in the troubled Mexican state of Michoacan has been held for 40 days while he is investigated for possible links to criminal organizations, the attorney general's office said on Saturday. Jesus Reyna Garcia, a member of President Enrique Pena Nieto's…
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ISIL jihadists open new front in Baghdad push

A powerful jihadist group inspired by Al-Qaeda has opened a new battlefront with Iraqi security forces that could see it try to push into Baghdad, officials and analysts warn. The latest clashes, just weeks before parliamentary elections, raise key questions over the capacity of the army and police…
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Eat This, Burn That: 10 Foods That Will Blast Fat

Wouldn’t it be great if you could burn calories while eating? Good news — you can.
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Switzerland beats Kazakhstan 3-2 in Davis Cup

Roger Federer won the decisive singles match on Sunday to give Switzerland a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan in the Davis Cup and a spot in the semifinals for the first time in 11 years. Federer cruised to a 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-3 victory over 64th-ranked Andrey Golubev, then ran across the court to embrace…
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Richard Marx and Cynthia Rhodes Split After 25 Years of Marriage

After 25 years of marriage, singer Richard Marx and his actress wife Cynthia Rhodes are calling it quits.
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$2.2 Million Mansion Latest Victim of Cheapskate Pope Francis

An Atlanta archbishop has promised to sell his $2.2 million mansion after parishioners criticized his opulent lifestyle for being in contrast to Pope Francis' calls for church austerity. Pope Francis, who lives in a guest house and rolls on public buses, has strongly urged church leaders to set an…
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Will Apple’s iPhone 6 Cost Too Much?

Bigger, better, and bolder is the name of the game for iPhone 6, but will it be too expensive?
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9 Golden Rules for Buying a New Car

Here's a cheat sheet to one venerable consumer agency's wisdom: the nine golden rules for buying a new car.
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Cary crash sends two people to the hospital

A bad crash at the intersection of Tryon Road shut down part of Cary Parkway Saturday.
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Hezbollah: Danger to Syria's president eliminated

BEIRUT (AP) — The government of Syrian President Bashar Assad is no longer in danger of falling, the leader of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group said in an interview with a Lebanese newspaper.
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5 best cars for cheapskates

Finding a great deal on wheels involves looking at not just cars' sticker prices, but also at their expected fuel use and other costs -- and here are some 2014s that offer the best combinations of that.
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Kentucky commit Tyler Ulis tweets Florida’s Scottie Wilbekin “not good”

The future Kentucky floor general doesn't think highly of the SEC Player of the Year.
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Kandi Burruss Marries Todd Tucker: Details on Real Housewives of Atlanta Star's Wedding

Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Burruss married Todd Tucker on Friday, April 4, Us Weekly can confirm
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How a wedding cake became a cause

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The encounter at Jack Phillips' Masterpiece Cakeshop lasted less than a minute.
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Jeff Bridges To Headline 2014 Lebowski Fest

Here's one more reason to buy your tickets to the 2014 Lebowski Fest. Jeff Bridges & the Abiders will be the headlining act! It was announced on Wednesday that the star of the 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski will take the stage at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on April 25 to honor the Coen…
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How Warren Buffett Lost $1 Billion

Berkshire Hathaway owned more than $100 billion worth of company's stock, but one firm had a tough start to 2014, which resulted in a big loss on paper.
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Australia probes 'encouraging' signals in MH370 hunt

Perth (Australia) (AFP) - Ships searching the vast Indian Ocean for a Malaysian airliner have detected three separate underwater signals, and more ships and planes were diverted Sunday to investigate whether they could have come from its "black box". Angus Houston, head of the Australian search…
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Duck Commander 500 Starting lineup

RELATED: Play NASCAR Fantasy Live " Sign up for RaceView today
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Jesus, Immigration and U.S. Laws

Every other country in the world has immigration laws that are enforced. Unfortunately for the citizens of this country, our federal government doesn't enforce our laws.
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Two teenagers arrested in Detroit motorist beating

Two teenagers were taken into custody on Saturday in the severe beating in Detroit of a motorist who stopped to help a 10-year-old boy he struck with his vehicle, with the arrests coming a day after city leaders decried the attack, police said. The two juveniles, age 16 and 17, were taken into…
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How I Met Your Mother Alternate Finale Ending Will Be Included in Complete Series DVD Set

How I Met Your Mother‘s series finale featured one of the most polarizing conclusions in sitcom history, but it looks like disgruntled fans might get a second chance at happiness, as an alternate ending will be included in the complete series’ DVD […]
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Michelle Wie off the golf course and out on the town (18 photos)

Golfer Michelle Wie has been making waves ever since she broke into the sport at the age of 10. She is a force to be reckoned with out on the links, but off the golf course she is a regular fun-loving girl. Take a look at Wie when she is off of the fairways and out on the town.
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More Dodgers drama: Matt Kemp out of the lineup, then in, after Yasiel Puig benched

Matt Kemp wasn't happy about not being in the Dodgers' initial lineup for their home opener. He ended up starting after Yasiel Puig arrived late.
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Walmart Offers Consumer Electronic Discounts

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has started to offer a series of large discounts on consumer electronics. The move gives it a chance to steal market share from Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Best ...
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Source: Browns would match $22 million guaranteed for Mack “in a second”

In response to reports suggesting that an offer sheet to Browns center Alex Mack containing $22 million guaranteed over a three-year period could be enough to get the Browns to not match the deal, a league source with knowledge of Mack’s circumstances provided to PFT a simple assessment. It’s…
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Hamilton edges Rosberg to win Bahrain GP

Lewis Hamilton edged Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg after an intense race-long duel to take victory by just one second at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. The two Mercedes were predictably in a different league to their rivals and recorded their second one-two finish in eight days after Hamilton's…
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Augusta National provides final photo of ice-covered Eisenhower Tree, new view of 17th hole

We now have the last official photo of Augusta National's most famous tree, and after its proper eulogy, what the 17th hole will now look like for this week's Masters. When snow and ice storms hammered Augusta National Golf Club earlier this year, a series of pictures of a white-covered golf course…
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How Obama Lost Afghanistan

He said it was ‘the right war.’ Then he did everything he could to screw it up.
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SC sheriff's trial has colleagues watching

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When "Big" Sam Parker was elected sheriff of Chesterfield County in South Carolina in 2002, he wanted to make good on his promise to help the place where he lived his life.
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9 Things to Ignore When House Hunting

there are homes that are actually incredible gems that just need a little polishing.
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Atlanta Archbishop to sell his $2.2 million mansion

As Pope Francis urges Catholic clergy to embrace humility and poverty, Atlanta's Archdiocese comes under criticism for spending $2.2 million on his mansion, which he is now selling. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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Will Josh Elliot Replace Matt Lauer on ‘Today’?

NBC has signed one of the key morning show hosts away from ABC. How long until Josh Elliot takes Matt Lauer's chair?
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WrestleMania 30: How to watch the WWE's biggest event

For the first time, the biggest wrestling event of the year is available on the WWE Network as well as on pay-per-view. Here's how you can watch it.
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India set to veer right as world's biggest polls begin

Indian voters, worried about jobs and angry about corruption, look set to turf out the ruling Congress party in the world's biggest election starting Monday in favour of the opposition Hindu nationalists under hardliner Narendra Modi. After 10 years of leftist rule by Congress and the Gandhi family…
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'Shahs Of Sunset's' Lilly Ghalachi Engaged

In news that is sure to annoy MJ Javid, Lilly Ghalichi is off the market! The "Shahs of Sunset" star is set to wed boyfriend Dhar Mann, an entrepreneur, who she's been dating for two months. She announced the news on Instagram, with a photo of a giant diamond ring captioned, "Engaged!!!!!!"…
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End of Boeing line won't damage key suppliers-US

Shutting down a Boeing Co (BA) fighter jet production line in St. Louis after 2016 would not drive any key suppliers out of business, a senior U.S. defense official said, citing a recent Pentagon review. The Defense Department decided it could skip further orders for Boeing's F/A-18 fighter jets…
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This couple built their own tiny home for $10,000

Meet Jess and Dan.
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Coping with a loss - Wisconsin

The scene inside Wisconsin's locker room on Saturday was a chilling experience for all who were present. Once they got to talking, Badgers players discussed their loss to Kentucky.
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Missing jet: Indian Ocean 'pings' last, best hope for Flight MH370?

On Friday and again on Saturday, a Chinese ship detected 90-second electronic signals in the search zone. This has happened several times in recent weeks as satellite photos show what appear to be objects in the water;
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Joe Jonas on Justin Bieber: 'There's an Equation for Some Sort of Explosion'

Joe Jonas spoke about working on his new music with Scene Mag’s Michael Hafford for the magazine’s April 2014 issue, but he couldn’t help bringing up Justin Bieber, 20, – and Bieber’s dad – in the interview. “[Bieber] is having a very tough time...
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11 Super Simple Outdoor Projects (12 photos)

It's time to embrace the warmer weather by tackling a couple of outdoor DIY home improvements. There's so much to be done, where do you start? How about right here! Browse our collection of ideas for easy outdoor projects that are perfect for a weekend—in fact, some can be completed in just a few…
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America's $642 Billion Energy Problem Means Invest in These 3 Stocks Now

Energy infrastructure in the United States will need to almost double between now and 2035 to catch up with production, and three companies well suited to fill that need are Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, ...
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Sparks fly over US plan to shift Internet role

It could be a difficult breakup between the US government and the Internet. A plan unveiled last month would see the US relinquish its key oversight role for the Internet, handing that over to "the global multistakeholder community." But it comes amid growing international pressure for Washington…
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6 suspended amid Missouri school rape allegations

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Months after vowing to boost security at a Kansas City school where a student says she was dragged to a room and raped, district officials have suspended six employees amid new allegations from a 14-year-old girl who alleges a boy repeatedly raped her at school.
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How to Work Out Like Carrie Underwood and Get Fabulously Fit

We gave up hope of having her voice years ago, but we haven't given up on being as fit as Carrie Underwood -- and thankfully, we don't have to.
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Connecticut takes down Florida 63-53, presented by VELVEETA (57 photos)

DeAndre Daniels scored a game-high 20 points as UConn stormed back from a double-digit first-half deficit, seized control early in the second half and upset national title favorite Florida 63-53 in the first of Saturday's two national semifinals. The seventh-seeded Huskies will try for their fourth…
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Another game-winning 3-pointer from Aaron Harrison sends Kentucky to the title game

Only three weeks ago, Kentucky was college basketball's biggest disappointment. Now the Wildcats are one win away from the program's ninth national championship.
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Buckingham Palace soldier points rifle at 'intruder'

A soldier at Buckingham Palace pointed his bayonet-fixed rifle at a member of the public after an argument erupted at the gates, it was reported Sunday. "Police were made aware of a disturbance at the north-centre gate of Buckingham Palace at approximately 5:50 pm on Friday," the spokesman said. An…
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Idaho school system removes book from curriculum after parental outrage

By Laura Zuckerman SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The largest school district in Idaho has banned from its curriculum an award-winning book about the struggles of a Native American teenager after complaints by parents that the novel was rife with profanity, racial epithets and anti-Christian rhetoric.…
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JWoww Shows Off Baby Bump, Snooki Reveals She's Pregnant Again: Top 5 Stories

JWoww beams with happiness as she shows off hr growing baby bump and BFF Snooki exclusively reveals to Us Weekly that she's expecting baby number two -- plus other top stories from Friday, April 4
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Argentine president is godmother to lesbians' baby

By Juan Bustamante CORDOBA, Argentina (Reuters) - Argentina's leftist president Cristina Fernandez on Saturday became the godmother of a lesbian couple's baby in a rare baptism performed by the Catholic Church, which is staunchly opposed to gay marriage. A nominally Catholic country, Argentina has…
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Bale beauty keeps Madrid on Atletico, Barca's tails

Gareth Bale deputised ably for the injured Cristiano Ronaldo with a wonder strike from 35 yards as Real Madrid kept up the pressure on Atletico Madrid and Barcelona with a 4-0 win away to Real Sociedad on Saturday. Atletico stay top, three points clear of third-placed Real, as they squeezed out a…
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Bill Maher: John Roberts' McCutcheon Ruling Could've Been 'Written By The Little Mermaid'

Bill Maher did not mince words about his dismay surrounding the Supreme Court's recent decision on campaign contributions. Maher blasted the court's McCutcheon v. FEC ruling on his show Friday night. He specifically went after Chief Justice John Roberts' reasoning that large donations are not…
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TEEN SHARES IN FRIEND'S GRIEF WITHOUT SHEDDING ANY TEARS

DEAR ABBY: I'm 15. Yesterday, they told our class that one of my friend's parents had died suddenly. Every single person in our grade cried, except for me. I felt bad about not crying for my friend's loss, but I just didn't. Another friend told me that last night people were texting, and it had…
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Iran upbeat on nuclear talks, says all sticky issues addressed

Iran said on Saturday it had useful expert-level nuclear talks with world powers in Vienna, addressing all major technical issues in the way of a final settlement. "The meetings were useful, raised mutual insight into our differing positions," Iranian negotiator Hamid Baeedinejad told the official…
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Steelers get DHB at a bargain

How the mighty have fallen. Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft, recently signed a one-year contract with the Steelers. And the Steelers won’t pay much for a guy who once had so much potential. Per a league source, Heyward-Bey signed a one-year deal under the…
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Under the Eaves: 10 Arresting Attic Rooms (11 photos)

Attic rooms are challenging to furnish. Their charming-but-awkward features like sharply sloped ceilings and angular dormers can make furniture arrangement a real struggle. In these often odd-shaped rooms, the factors that most affect furniture placement and decor are the degree of the ceiling's…
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10 Best Pizza Joints in the U.S

Where to find the best slice of pizza on the road!
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Why I joined the military and why I chose to return to MMA

Tim Kennedy says he 'used to be more like Mike than I care to admit', but joining special forces changed his attitude.
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Marriage Is for Breeders

Gay rights advocates are so intolerant, the head of an NY gun organization wants no part of a pro-gun rally, and the Boy Scouts have kicked out a scout leader for making an issue of his gayness.
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Brandon Weeden: I put too much pressure on myself in Cleveland

Brandon Weeden was a first-round pick in 2012 and spent much of the last two years as the starting quarterback in Cleveland, a run that ended with his release this offseason and eventual signing with the Cowboys. Weeden doesn’t have a shot at the starting job in Dallas and may not even see the field…
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How to protect your car from rodents

Rats! You can buy the most reliable car on Earth and still find convoluted electrical gremlins, fluid leaks, and even outright failure when rodents take up residence and begin chewing on wiring, ...
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New Revelations on Google Fiber Spells More Bad News for AT&T and Verizon

Google's new Fiber plan may be worse for AT&T and Verizon than originally thought.
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The Obamacare Number That Should Impress You the Most

Obamacare enrollment passed the symbolic 7 million mark. But this little-known number is much more significant.
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In pictures: World's largest aquarium in China (16 photos)

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom has been crowned the world's largest aquarium by Guinness World Records. Here's a tour of the aquarium and the rest of the theme park. Click here for the full story.
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Meet the Secret ‘Avengers’

The end credit scene of ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ introduces the new Avengers the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
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Black women worried about Army hair regulations

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Army regulations meant to help standardize and professionalize soldiers' appearance are now coming under criticism by some black military women, who say changes in the hair requirement are racially biased.
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LPGA Tour boss 'disappointed' with Golf Digest

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan weighed in Friday on Golf Digest's provocative cover featuring Paulina Gretzky.
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How Much Will Social Security Pay Me?

Social Security is an important part of your retirement plan, but how much money will you actually get? Find out the details here.
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Alabama Passes 4 Bills Restricting Welfare

In the past two days, four measures restricting welfare use have passed the Republican-controlled Alabama legislature and now await the signature of Gov. Robert J. Bentley (R). The bills would impose new eligibility restrictions on Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or TANF, a federal welfare…
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Yu Darvish breaks an MLB strikeouts record

Rangers ace Yu Darvish reached a pretty cool milestone and broke a 13-year-old major league record in the process Sunday in his 2014 regular-season debut against the Rays ...
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Final Four fanatics, presented by VELVEETA (17 photos)

The NCAA tournament brings out some of the most passionate spectators in sports. Catch photos of these die-hard fanatics. Who do you think has the most school spirit?
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Baby Prince George heads Down Under for first tour

Baby Prince George heads to New Zealand and Australia on Sunday, with parents Prince William and Catherine taking the eight-month-old on his first ever tour. George, third in line to the throne of all three countries, follows in the footsteps of his father who travelled Down Under with his parents…
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10 Superhero Movies That Made Studios Super Rich

With the plethora of superhero-themed cinema coming our way this year, we thought this would be the perfect time to take a look at some of the most successful films ever released in this genre.
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An American Ally in Putin's Line of Fire

Estonia's president, who was raised in New Jersey, on how Crimea has changed 'everything' and what NATO should do now.
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Goal post manufacturers tearing down NFL's decision to increase height of uprights

The manufacturers of goal posts are upset about the NFL adding five feet to uprights.
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With This Windows 8.1 Update, Microsoft Admitted to a Massive Mistake

Microsoft is putting a positive spin on its recent Windows 8.1 update, but it knows it's only correcting a huge mistake.
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Mitsubishi Mirage (7 photos)

Slotting between a Chevy Spark and Honda Fit in size, the Mitsubishi Mirage has one of the lowest output engines in its segment, with its 1.2-liter, three-cylinder powerplant making 74 horsepower. On the flip side, it also boasts high fuel economy, with EPA-estimated 37 city / 44 highway mpg.
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Mickey Mouse Marriage: Poppy Montgomery Secretly Weds at Disneyland

Talk about an "Unforgettable" wedding.
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‘SNL': Anna Kendrick Sings, Raps About Dongs and Plays the Little Mermaid

Anna Kendrick pretty much abandoned her no-more-musicals plan on “Saturday Night Live,” by singing during her monologue, rapping about dongs, and playing a baby-voiced Little Mermaid. The “Pitch Perfect” star recently told TheWrap that after her latest batch of musicals, she doesn't want to sing…
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Atlanta's Archbishop to sell $2.2 million mansion

By David Beasley ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Atlanta, who has been criticized for lavish spending of church money, on Saturday said he has decided to sell the $2.2 million mansion he has been using as his official residence. Money from the sale of the Tudor-style home in an…
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Russell Okung in a boot after a year of toe problems

The Seahawks were able to win a Super Bowl despite playing musical chairs on the offensive line all season. And it appears one of the members of that line is taking some steps toward getting healthier again. Left tackle Russell Okung was photographed in a walking boot while at Oklahoma State’s…
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Angry families want GM prosecuted for defects

WASHINGTON (AP) — The families of those who died in General Motors cars with defective ignition switches want prosecutors to go after GM insiders responsible for letting the problems fester for more than a decade — and perhaps for covering them up.
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Project CARS (17 photos)

Project CARS, a racing simulator by Slightly Mad Studios, is set to release Q3/Q4 2014 this year on PC, PS4, Wii U, and Xbox One.
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Red Sox relievers put on a show in loss

BOSTON -- Little more than 24 hours after the Red Sox bullpen allowed four runs in the ninth inning to lose their home opener to the Brewers, Boston's relievers did an about-face. Once Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz was lifted from Saturday night's game after allowing 13 hits and six earned runs in…
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Can AMC Use ‘The Walking Dead’ to Make New Series ‘Turn’ a Hit?

'The Walking Dead' has wrapped a season with episode after episode of risky moves that kept the audiences on the edge of their seats … but ultimately did it pay off where it matters?
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After Life Sentence, an Uncertain Fate for Vybz Kartel

Vybz Kartel has been dancehall music’s most popular and hated personality for much of the last decade, inspiring equal levels of adulation and revulsion in Jamaica with his provocative lyrics an[...]
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Ethiopia's Bekele wins Paris Marathon

Ethiopia's legendary runner Kenenisa Bekele notched up another impressive milestone in an already glittering career by winning the Paris Marathon on Sunday, his first attempt at the gruelling event. The 31-year-old 5,000m and 10,000m world record crossed the line in an event record time of 2hr 5min…
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Warren Buffett Thinks You Should Buy This Stock in 2014

Many have begun to question the ability of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett to beat the market in recent years, but one reality will stun investors. 

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