House passes debt ceiling increaseThe GOP-controlled House has backed away from a battle over the government's debt cap and passed a measure extending Treasury's borrowing authority with overwhelming support from President Barack Obama's ...
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Official: Deal with devil prompted girl's killing
HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors say two teenage boys were making a deal with the devil when they sexually assaulted then killed a 15-year-old Houston-area girl.
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US stocks surge after Fed chief reassures
Reassuring words from the new head of the Federal Reserve sent stocks soaring on Tuesday and gave the market its longest winning streak this year. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped nearly 200 points ...
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Deliberations in ex-mayor Nagin's case delayed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Deliberations in the federal corruption case against former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin were delayed for a day Tuesday because of a juror's medical problem.
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Ronaldo double sees Real through to Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a pair of early penalties to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at King's Cup holders Atletico Madrid on Tuesday that put them through to the final 5-0 on aggregate. Real, who have not conceded a goal in this season's competition, are likely to meet rivals Barcelona in April's…
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Chick-fil-A to use chicken without antibiotics
Chick-fil-A said Tuesday it plans to serve only chicken raised without antibiotics within the next five years. The Atlanta-based chain said it's working with suppliers to build up an adequate supply for ...
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Two high-grade trades find solid demand
By Shankar Ramakrishnan and Danielle Robinson NEW YORK, Feb 11 - Two trades in the US high-grade market Tuesday that together raised USD3.05bn found ample pricing leverage and strong demand from investors. ...
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Websites of Venetian, Palazzo casinos hacked
The websites of casinos owned by Las Vegas Sands Corp. were hacked on Tuesday morning and remained down as of the afternoon. Patrons got error messages when they tried to visit the home pages of the Venetian ...
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Podladtchikov revels in golden Olympic run
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Iouri Podladtchikov has always been about putting together the pieces. The process is what matters to the innovative if inconsistent snowboarder they call "I-Pod."
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Concertmaster relieved Stradivarius OK after theft
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Violin virtuoso Frank Almond had spent years learning the nuances of the 300-year-old Stradivarius violin that its owner had loaned to him. So when the $5 million instrument was stolen last month and recovered nine days later, he was worried it might have sustained serious damage…
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Football - Paterson double downs Terriers
Jamie Paterson's second-half double helped Nottingham Forest beat Huddersfield 3-0 to extend their unbeaten league run to 13 matches and keep them firmly in the
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Feds, pilots warn of lasers pointed into cockpits
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Airline pilots and federal officials launched a campaign Monday to warn about the dangers of people pointing lasers into cockpits. They're promising prosecution for those who are caught, and a reward for those who turn them in.
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Football - Deeney sinks Blues again
Birmingham fan Troy Deeney scored the winner at St Andrew's on the opening day of the season and repeated the trick on Tuesday night as Watford continued their
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Italy, US arrest 24 in mob drug smuggling case
NEW YORK (AP) — Reputed mobsters in New York City and Italy joined forces in a failed conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of heroin and cocaine, with one suspect suggesting that the drugs could be concealed in frozen fish bound for an Italian port, authorities said Tuesday.
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Judge to decide proof-of-citizenship voting rule
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge listened to arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit seeking to force federal elections officials to include a proof-of-citizenship requirement on federal voter registration forms for Kansas and Arizona residents.
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Football - Brighton see off Leeds
Leeds boss Brian McDermott will meet prospective owner Massimo Cellino on the heels of a 1-0 defeat to fellow play-off contenders Brighton.
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Fossil Group rises on strong 2014 outlook
Shares of Fossil Group rose in aftermarket trading Tuesday after the accessories seller forecast strong profit and sales in 2014. The retailer of Fossil and Skagen watches, jewelry, handbags, leather goods ...
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U.S. Cash Crude -Grades mixed despite Ho-Ho pipeline shutdown
U.S. cash crude differentials were mixed on Tuesday with Gulf Coast grades inching lower despite the shutdown of Royal Dutch Shell's Houston-to-Houma pipeline after weekly data indicated more oil is arriving ...
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Michiel Huisman Joins Blake Lively in ‘Age of Adaline’
Michiel Huisman has joined romance-drama “The Age of Adaline” to portray the love interest of Blake Lively’s title character. Harrison Ford and Ellen Burstyn have been announced previously as cast members. Shooting will begin in March with Lee Toland Krieger directing and Lionsgate set to release…
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Top Asian News at 10:30 p.m. GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. says its ambassador will hold an unprecedented meeting with Indian nationalist politician Narendra Modi, a leading candidate to become the nation's next prime minister. Modi was denied a U.S. visa in 2005 for alleged complicity in anti-Muslim riots in 2002 in the state of…
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Football - Morison rescues Lions
Yeovil spurned a glorious chance to haul themselves to within three points of safety after limping to a 1-1 draw against relegation rivals Millwall.
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Garda Ombudsman in ‘state of heightened awareness’ over Boylan inquiry
Kieran Fitzgerald said his office would have a “list of suspects” if it was found that surveillance had taken place.
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5 ways China's slowdown will ripple across globe
The reaction was slow in coming, but financial markets and corporate bosses have been jolted awake to China's relentless growth decline and are scrambling to cope with wrenching changes in global business. ...
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New York regulator lists possible new bitcoin rules
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's financial regulator on Tuesday revealed new details of his agency's plans to govern virtual currencies such as bitcoin to protect consumers and combat money laundering. Benjamin Lawsky, superintendent of New York's Department of Financial Services,…
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M2 Motorway Closed By 15ft-Deep Sinkhole
Dozens of engineers are investigating the hole near Sittingbourne in Kent but the Highways Agency is refusing to state when the motorway could reopen. "We're not putting a timescale on it at the moment," Highways Agency spokesperson Kelly Barnes told Sky News. "People should anticipate that it…
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Is ADHD Testing in America Going Too Far?
Get ready for some real talk about ADHD. In the past 25 years, the number of American children taking medication for ADHD has increased nearly six-fold. In France, however, children diagnosed with ADHD are more likely to be given counseling sessions, not drugs. Is ADHD treatment in America…
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Procter & Gamble lowers profit outlook for 2014
P&G says currency rate changes in Venezuela, Argentina and other developing countries are hurting its profitability. The world's largest consumer product maker cut its earnings outlook for the year. It ...
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New hopes for U.S. data breach law collide with old reality
Data thefts at U.S. retailers have rekindled enthusiasm in Congress for a single federal law on how customers should be notified about such breaches, but those efforts face the same roadblock as in the past: dozens of overlapping state laws already in place. Congressional hearings and calls for…
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2nd lawsuit in works against Tenn. cemetery
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Relatives of three people buried at a Tennessee cemetery that is accused of mishandling bodies said Tuesday they don't know where their loved ones' remains are located because they were not allowed to see the caskets being lowered into the ground.
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Football - Bolton slip to another defeat
Burnley opened up a three-point gap in the race for automatic promotion to the Barclays Premier League with Sam Vokes' 16th goal of the season heaping further
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Red-carpet designer Jenny Packham into '70s glam
NEW YORK (AP) — What will it be on the Oscars red carpet from Jenny Packham? The gold gown with the sparkly diamond pattern up top or one of her cherry reds with crystals?
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The Latest in Extreme Dieting
If you're eating as you're reading this, you may want to stop—and not in the interest of your waistline. The latest, stomach-churning diet trick out of South America: 18-year-old Wi May Nava, runner-up in the 2013 Miss Venezuela contest, reportedly sewed
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Crikey! Crocodiles Can Climb Trees
In Australia, Africa and North America, it's climbin' crocodiles you have to worry about. Four species found on three continents showed this behavior, which may help the reptiles regulate their body temperature and survey their habitat. "The most frequent observations of tree-basking were in…
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Defense rests in Florida loud-music killing trial
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida man charged with fatally shooting a 17-year-old boy after an argument over loud music testified Tuesday that he thought he saw the barrel of a gun from a neighboring vehicle pointed at him and that he feared for his life before firing his weapon.
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10 life skills technology has stolen from you
The question is, do we care?
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Christie says bridge scandal won't impede work
CHICAGO (AP) — Landslide re-election behind him and a possible presidential bid ahead, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was forced Tuesday to talk instead about the bridge-closing scandal that has haunted his debut as a national political leader and sparked talk about whether he can withstand the…
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Football - Saints tame Tigers
Jose Fonte's second-half strike saw Southampton extend their unbeaten run to six Barclays Premier League matches at Hull, who remain within touching distance of
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley Speaks Out About Her Mom's Dementia
Mom and Dad had seen him fly into the air over the hood of her car and fall out of sight. Mom tried to tell me how it was going.
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Graco recalling nearly 3.8M child car seats
DETROIT (AP) — Graco is recalling nearly 3.8 million car safety seats because children can get trapped by buckles that may not unlatch. But the company has drawn the ire of federal safety regulators who say the recall should include another 1.8 million rear-facing car seats designed for infants.
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New, Fiat-based Jeep Cherokee 'half-baked': Consumer Reports
Chrysler Group LLC's newly redesigned Jeep Cherokee falls short of the hype, Consumer Reports magazine said on Tuesday, citing the sport utility vehicle for a choppy ride and clumsy handling. "The Cherokee is an uneven package, and it scores too low to be recommended," Consumer Reports added. The…
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Luxury hotels swap keys in India's economic slump
Less than nine months after opening the first hotel in Mumbai under its brand, Hong Kong luxury chain operator Shangri-La Asia handed the keys back to the owner. Now, U.S.-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (NYS:HOT - News) is in talks with the same owner to take over management of the…
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Man jailed after sleeping in Portland police car
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police arrested a homeless man who spent the night sleeping in the back of a patrol car and then couldn't get out.
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Brazil launches program to save the armadillo
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil will begin a program meant to save the endangered three-banded armadillo, the mascot for this year's World Cup, the Environment Ministry said Tuesday.
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Security fears threaten US future in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warily watching to see how many U.S. troops might remain in Afghanistan next year, American diplomats and aid workers are facing a drawdown of their own as security threats and dwindling resources limit their 12-year push to develop the mostly primitive nation.
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Package explodes, killing Tenn. lawyer at home
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Investigators said Tuesday that a package sent to a rural Tennessee home exploded, killing a lawyer who lived there and injuring a woman.
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How to DIY Wax Your Bikini Line for Valentine's Day (We Promise You Can Do It!)
Valentine's Day is this Friday, which inevitably means that waxing salons will be super crowded, so that slip in-and-out wax you had planned may not be in the cards.
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Wang explores darker side in fall collection
Designer Vera Wang says she never imagined she would be designing clothes for the Super Bowl.
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Details of the Graco child seat recall
Graco, the Atlanta-based maker of baby and children's products, said Tuesday it's recalling nearly 3.8 million car safety seats sold between 2009 and 2013 because children can get trapped by buckles that ...
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Oil slips below $100; pump price up another penny
NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil slipped back below $100 a barrel Tuesday as the new head of the U.S. Federal Reserve promised to maintain the central bank's approach to monetary policy.
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Shroud of Turin: Could Ancient Earthquake Explain Face of Jesus?
The authenticity of the Shroud of Turin has been in question for centuries and scientific investigations over the last few decades have only seemed to muddle the debate. Now, a study claims neutron emissions from an ancient earthquake that rocked Jerusalem could have created the iconic image, as…
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Bob Costas Takes a Break: Why Pink Eye Is So Contagious
News that NBC anchor Bob Costas will take a night off from the hosting the networks' Olympics broadcast because of an infection that spread to both his eyes might have you wondering: Why is pink eye so contagious? Last week, Costas appeared on air with one red, swollen eye, and said he expected…
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Al Franken Enlists Jon Hamm for Reelection Fundraising Contest
Al Franken, running for reelection in Minnesota this year, is taking a cue from President Obama’s 2012 campaign by holding a contest with the promise of meeting a celebrity at a fundraiser: “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm. Franken’s campaign is holding an event in Minneapolis on Feb. 21, with Hamm on the…
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You Think Models Live a Beautiful Life? Think Again
As people in fashion are wont to say, no matter how much we diet we'll never be models, because models are simply born that way.
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LaBeouf Launches Bizarre Performance Art Exhibit
Shia LaBeouf raises eyebrows again with new performance art exhibit. Following a string of bizarre antics in recent weeks that included wearing a paper bag over his head on the red carpet of the weekend premiere of his new film Nymphomaniac in Berlin, Shia LaBeouf has now launched a new…
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Parents encouraged to read the 2,530 pre-school inspection reports online
Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald outlined her department’s progress on the issue this evening.
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Rubik’s Cube expert solves six cubes in record time
Over the past few years, engineers have developed fascinating robots built solely to solve Rubik’s Cubes. Kevin Hays is proof that us weak, fleshy humans still have some fight left. The 19-year-old ‘speedcuber’ from Renton, Washington shows off his absurd … Continue reading →
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River Thames bursts banks with more rain on the way
Hundreds more homes risked being swamped by floods in southeast England on Tuesday after the River Thames burst its banks and one of the country's busiest rail routes was severely disrupted.
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This Morning: Patsy Kensit talks about her battle with the menopause
11 February 2014: Today's edition of This Morning was particularly poignant for me, because I have worked with the lovely actress, Patsy Kensit, and because, like many women, I recently had the first signs of starting the menopause, which Patsy was on the programme to discuss. Patsy was in the ITV…
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'Mother Lode' of Amazingly Preserved Fossils Discovered in Canada
A treasure trove of fossils chiseled out of a canyon in Canada's Kootenay National Park rivals the famous Burgess Shale, the best record of early life on Earth, scientists say. "Once we started to break fresh rock, we realized we had discovered something incredibly special," said Robert Gaines, a…
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Group claims attack on German ambassador's home
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An organization calling itself Popular Fighters Group claimed responsibility Tuesday for a December shooting attack on the German ambassador's residence in Athens.
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Fitch Ratings downgrades Puerto Rico's debt
The last of three major credit rating agencies downgraded Puerto Rico's debt by two notches to junk status Tuesday. Fitch Ratings praised the U.S. territory for responding quickly to economic challenges ...
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Which "Healthy" Eating Disorder Do You Have?
As the rest of the country suffers from obesity, a growing number of men and women are overdoing it on the other end of the spectrum, hurting themselves with misguided diet and exercise. But taking healthy living to the extreme isn't healthy at all-it's another eating disorder. It's bad enough…
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George Clooney And Bill Murray Demand Britain Return Elgin Marbles To Greeks
The Nazis Weren’t The Only Art Thieves In History.
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Neknomination Suspected In Two Further Deaths
Two men who died in the UK at the weekend were believed to be playing the drinking game Neknomination. The first deaths in the UK linked to the craze come after two men in Ireland, Jonny Byrne and Ross Cummings, died earlier this month apparently taking part in the game. Isaac Richardson worked…
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Lucy Mecklenburgh happy with weight gain after being 'too thin' at eight stone
The former TOWIE star has revealed that she's put on weight after admitting she got too thin last summer.
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Movie cocktails that leave us shaken and stirred
James Bond without his martini? "The Big Lebowski" dude without his White Russian? Unthinkable.
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Atlantans stuck in 1st ice storm vow never again
Two weeks ago they were caught off guard, stuck for half a day or more on ice-covered highways littered with abandoned cars and tractor-trailers. They vowed to never let it happen again.
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Vogt wins 1st gold medal in Olympic ski jumping
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Based on training sessions in the Caucasus Mountains above Sochi, the battle for the Winter Olympics' first-ever gold medal in women's ski jumping was between Sara Takanashi and Daniela Iraschko-Stolz.
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Microwaving Your Meals: Skipping 1 Step Can Make You Sick
During the outbreak, which occurred in summer 2010, people in 18 states fell ill with a type of bacteria called Salmonella enterica. Most of the people who fell ill in the outbreak reported cooking their meal in the microwave, but not all of them let the meal stand for the recommended time in the…
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London Tube Strike Off As Unions Suspend Action
Commuters across London are breathing a collective sigh of relief after unions suspended a proposed strike that would have caused havoc across the capital for a second week running. The proposed 48-hour strike on London Underground, which had been due to start on Tuesday night, has been halted as…
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Ski Jumping - Vogt takes first women's gold in nail-biter
Carina Vogt of Germany won the inaugural Olympic women's normal hill ski jumping competition on Tuesday.
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Relief over debt ceiling, Fed lift Wall Street for fourth day
Wall Street rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as Congress agreed to advance legislation extending U.S. borrowing authority and the Federal Reserve's new chief held off from making any changes to its schedule for trimming stimulus. Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives…
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‘Ellen’ Hits Series Highs As Oscar Telecast Nears
Perhaps boosted by pre-Oscar chatter in advance of her hosting gig, Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talkshow drew its largest audience ever last week. In a Jan. 27-31 frame that saw the most popular daytime talkshows post impressive year-over-year gains, Nielsen estimates that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”…
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Finance reports: Cheney trailed Enzi at end of '13
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Liz Cheney fell behind U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi in fundraising and spent more money than she raised over the last three-months of her campaign as her bid to unseat the three-term Republican faltered amid a public spat with her sister and difficulty gaining support among mainstream…
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Rules Make Vaccine Exemptions for Kids Harder to Get
In recent years, several states have passed bills that make it harder for children to gain exemptions from getting the vaccinations schools usually require, and ethicists say this trend is a good one. Between 2009 and 2012, there were 36 bills addressing the issue of exemptions to school…
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Snowboard - Podladtchikov stuns Shaun White to win halfpipe gold
Iouri Podladtchikov nailed the run of a lifetime to win the halfpipe gold for Switzerland at the Sochi Games.
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Groupon shares fall as executive plans to leave
Shares of Groupon Inc. fell Tuesday, a day after the daily-deal site said that one of its senior executives is leaving the company next month. Jeffrey Holden, a senior vice president of product management, ...
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Police: Person of interest in Md. girls' vanishing
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — It's been nearly 40 years since sisters Sheila and Katherine Lyon paid a weekday visit to a Maryland shopping mall — and never returned home.
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Browns CEO, GM leaving team in stunning shakeup
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns fired their coach after one season. Now they're sweeping out their front office.
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WGA Unionizes Sharp Entertainment Producers
The Writers Guild of America East has unionized about 150 producers, coordinating producers, associate producers and writers at Sharp Entertainment. The WGA said Tuesday that the writer-producers at Sharp’s non-fiction shows — including “Doomsday Preppers,” “Property Wars” and “Call of the Wildman”…
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Turkish editor hits out at media coercion under Erdogan
By Nick Tattersall and Ece Toksabay ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A prominent Turkish newspaper editor has openly decried government pressure on the media, saying journalists live in fear, in unusually blunt criticism of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's leadership months ahead of elections. Erdogan faces…
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AP PHOTOS: 10 things to know about Shirley Temple
She was the biggest of child stars. She was the top U.S. box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, bigger than Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper or Joan Crawford. She kept children singing "On the Good Ship Lollipop" for generations, retired from acting at age 21 and went on to a diplomatic career.…
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Football - Hammers rock Canaries
Lennox Lewis revealed he had given West Ham a pre-match prep talk ahead of their clash with fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Norwich - and it was James
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Judge stays secret docs order in Ill. terror case
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday she'll wait for the appeals process to run its course before implementing her ruling that gives lawyers for a Chicago terrorism suspect access to secret documents spelling out how the U.S. government sought permission to spy on him.
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Tribeca Film Festival Gears Up with 2014 All Access Grants
Tribeca Film Institute, the nonprofit loosely affiliated with the Tribeca Film Festival, has tapped ten developing projects to support through its Tribeca All Access program, which includes special career development sessions during Tribeca’s upcoming fest. With five docs and five narrative…
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Poll: Majority want change in US-Cuba policy
MIAMI (AP) — A majority of Americans and even higher proportion of Floridians support re-establishing relations with Cuba, Washington's Cold War-era foe that remains blocked behind a five-decade economic embargo, results from a poll released Tuesday show.
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Ivanovic advances to 2nd round in Qatar Open
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Ninth-seeded Ana Ivanovic of Serbia advanced to the second round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday after Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova retired from their match with a right knee injury.
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Sprint and Annie's are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Dean Foods Co., down $1.12 to $14.08 The nation's largest milk processor said ...
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Iranian Navy Commander Threatens to Sink US Fleet after Warship Deployment
A top Iranian navy commander has stepped up threats against the US, vowing to sink America's fleet in the Middle East if provoked. The threats came after Iran reportedly deployed warships towards US maritime borders, apparently in response to America's movement of ships into Iranian territory. …
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Badgley Mischka's collection sparkles in gold
NEW YORK (AP) — Badgley Mischka sent sparkly gold gowns and floral blue brocades down the runway Tuesday with warm fur hats and cozy tweeds in a mix of red carpet dazzle and clothes for everyday wear.
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Football - Wigan win at Wednesday
Wigan finally found some form on the road in the Sky Bet Championship as they brought Sheffield Wednesday's impressive run to a crashing halt with a 3-0 win.
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Not much learnt and still no end in sight for this Co-op saga
After 11 hearings, 18 witnesses, and hundreds of pages of associated documents and other evidence, what have we actually learnt?
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No verdict yet in Mass. woman's cut-from-womb case
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The case of a woman charged with killing her pregnant friend, cutting the baby from her womb and passing the infant off as her own went to a jury Tuesday.
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Nuke reform drive features ideas tried 5 years ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago the Air Force considered a series of proposals to boost morale and fix performance and security lapses in its nuclear missile corps, according to internal emails and documents obtained by The Associated Press. But many fell short or died on the vine, and now, with…
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Mixed Martial Arts - How Eye's failed test should have been handled
Kevin Iole explains how the UFC, Texas, and Jessica Eye made her positive drug test even worse.
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Kim Kardashian shows off her famous bum in skin-tight trousers despite having 'crisis of confidence'
The reality TV star is apparently feeling less-than-confident thanks to fiance Kanye West.
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Cross-Country Skiing - Joensson wins crazy bronze
With an aching back and hardly any energy, Swedish cross country skier Emil Joensson had almost given up hope of winning a medal in Tuesday's sprint event.
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GSOC chairman’s position is ‘not in question’, and he won’t be retiring
The head of the AGSI says it’s not acceptable that GSOC suspected a crime may have taken place and that it wasn’t reported to gardaÃ.
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Anna Williamson Makes A Splash In Very Skimpy Swimwear
The Television Presenter Almost Broke The 'no Bikini' Rule In This Tiny Number
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Game of Thrones Beauty Emilia Clarke Voted Most Desirable Woman of 2014
The Actress Beat The Likes Of Sofia Vergara, Miley Cyrus And Beyonce
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Websites of Venetian, Palazzo casinos go down
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The websites of casinos owned by Las Vegas Sands Corp. were down on Tuesday.
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UFC Ends Tyler Manawaroa's Octagon Dreams After Racist Instagram Post Uncovered
The Ultimate Fighter Nations Aussie fighter Tyler Manawaroa, 19, will go no further than his performance on the UFC reality series after a racist post to his Instagram account was recently uncovered. Team Canada's Kajan Johnson pointed out the racist post, which stems from 2012. After being…
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Liam Gallagher Eyes Jared Leto and Ethan Hawke For Roles In His Beatles Film
His Company, 1 Productions Will Produce The Film
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BT finds strong demand in US high-grade market
NEW YORK (Frankfurt: HX6.F - news) , Feb 11 (IFR) - BT made a surprise visit to the US dollar market on Tuesday, raising USD1.3bn from a two-part bond that underscored the depth of investor demand despite the recent volatility. "BT is not a frequent issuer but it is a very savvy borrower," said…
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8 Things You Can Learn from the Way Olympic Athletes Train Their Brains for Competition
Enter the United States Olympic Committee's team of mental health professionals, who know a thing or two about performing under pressure and what it takes to come out on top. "Most of us have no idea what the feeling of relaxation is even though we're told to relax all the time," says Dr. John…
Healthy Living53 mins ago
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IRS loses appeal on new rules for tax preparers
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — The IRS on Tuesday lost a federal appeal in a legal battle over its effort to institute competency exams and other new regulations for as many as 700,000 paid tax preparers.
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Football - Goalless in Cardiff
Cardiff and Aston Villa played out a goalless draw at Cardiff City Stadium which does far more good for the visitors' hopes of Premier League survival than
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Kylie And Kendall Jenner Finding Dad Bruce's New Look 'Confusing'?
The Siblings Are Reported To Be Finding Their Dad's Transformation Hard To Understand
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Yellen rebuffs Fed critics and pleases investors
Janet Yellen pursued a simple strategy Tuesday for handling a battery of lawmakers who came armed with skepticism about the Federal Reserve: Politely stand your ground. Be consistent. Signal continuity ...
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Film Review: ‘Vampire Academy’
A worse-than-perfunctory first (and probably final) screen adaptation of Richelle Mead's above-average young-adult series.
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3 years after Mubarak, reports of abuses in Egypt
On the third anniversary of the day Hosni Mubarak stepped down as Egypt's president after an 18-day uprising, the government blocked access to Tahrir Square on Tuesday and letters emerged from activists ...
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Katie Holmes Dares To Bare In Underwear Flashing Sheer Skirt At Donna Karen Show, New York Fashion Week
Rita Ora Also Joined Her In The Flesh Flashing Stakes
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Lloyds to bulk up bonus pool by nearly 10 percent: Sky
(Reuters) - State-backed Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) is handing out 395 million pounds ($651.12 million) in bonuses for last year, including an award of just under 2 million pounds to its chief executive, Sky News reported, without citing sources. Lloyds agreed the amount on Tuesday with its…
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TreeHouse sues Green Mountain Coffee for anti-competitive conduct
TreeHouse Foods Inc said on Tuesday it had sued Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc (Xetra: 887856 - news) for allegedly attempting to illegally maintain a monopoly over the pods used in its new Keurig coffee brewers due to be released later this year. Green Mountain plans to launch the new…
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Kate dazzles on return to duties
The Duchess of Cambridge made a dazzling return to public duties tonight when she joined a star studded guestlist for a fundraising night in aid of the National Portrait Gallery
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HIGHLIGHTS-Yellen's Q&A testimony to House panel
The following are highlights from the question and answer session of a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on monetary policy and the U.S. economy. "An environment of low interest rates can incent the development of bubbles. We can't take…
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US to crack down on ivory to protect elephants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is cracking down on the sale and purchase of ivory in hopes of curbing a surge in illicit poaching that's threatening to wipe out elephants and other species in Africa.
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White falls to the I-Pod in Olympic stunner
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Maybe it was all too much. Or maybe just one of those bad nights. That debate will last a long time.
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Presenter Knowles banned from birth
TV star Nick Knowles has been banned from his wife's bedside when she gives birth later this year.
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AG urges restoring voting rights to ex-inmates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder called on a group of states Tuesday to restore voting rights to ex-felons, part of a push to fix what he sees as flaws in the criminal justice system that have a disparate impact on racial minorities.
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7 Food Pairings Inspired by Your Favorite Romantic Movies
AMC has come up the ultimate list of the 50 Greatest Romantic Movies. Meg Ryan stars in three of the top fifteen, so you know this list is legit. As we begin the countdown towards Valentine's Day, the pressure is on to come up with romantic plans. But what happens if you can't find a sitter or if…
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Luge - Geisenberger wins gold but team discord evident
Germany's Natalie Geisenberger scorched down the Sanki track to win women's luge gold and a first Olympic title at a canter.
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Column: A giant leap but also small step for women
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Two giant leaps by a 22-year-old woman, and another small step for womankind.
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Bruce Dern on AARP Movies for Grownups Awards: ‘Welcome to the Geezers Dinner!’
Just because you need to be 50+ to be AARP-eligible doesn’t mean the club doesn’t know how to have a good time. AARP The Magazine’s 13th annual Movies for Grownups awards gala at the Beverly Wilshire Feb. 10 honored outstanding writing, acting and filmmaking with distinct relevance to the 50-plus…
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NBC's Costas sitting out with eye infection
With both eyes reddened by an infection, NBC's Bob Costas said Tuesday he will sit out the network's prime-time Olympics coverage for at least one night. "Today" show anchor Matt Lauer will take his place in Sochi.
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Michiel Huisman To Co-Star Opposite Blake Lively In ‘Age Of Adeline’
Michiel Huisman has joined The Age Of Adeline and will play Blake Lively’s love interest in the romantic drama from Lionsgate, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and Lakeshore Entertainment. Harrison Ford and Ellen Burstyn also are aboard the pic, which begins production next month. The movie, written…
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Global stocks, dollar gain as Yellen pledges steady policy
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar rose and global equity markets rallied on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she expects the U.S. central bank to continue trimming its bond purchases, a sign the Fed believes the economy is on track to grow further. Stock indexes…
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Obama, Hollande speak out on Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama vowed Tuesday to come down like "a ton of bricks" on firms that violate sanctions against Iran, speaking at a joint news conference with French President Francois Hollande, who defended a trip by French businesses executives to Tehran.
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5 films in which Shirley Temple shined
NEW YORK (AP) — Franklin Roosevelt once said: "As long as our country has Shirley Temple, we will be all right. When the spirit of the people is lower than at any other time during this Depression, it is a splendid thing that for just 15 cents, an American can go to a movie and look at the smiling…
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'Money No Object': Cameron Pledges Flood Aid
The Prime Minister has pledged "any aid necessary" to combat floods that have hit the south of England as he said the military will be given a bigger role in the relief effort. Speaking at a news conference at Downing Street, David Cameron warned "things may well get worse, before they get…
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Column: White's grand grab for gold comes up empty
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — The reign was over before Shaun White raised a hopeful finger signaling he was No. 1 as he crossed the finish line of the halfpipe.
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Premier League - Matchpack: Arsenal v Manchester United
Team news, manager quotes and stats ahead of the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
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Clooney 'and friends' at premiere
George Clooney took London's Leicester Square by storm this evening for the premiere of his new film The Monuments Men.
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France's Hollande calls for quick EU-U.S. trade deal
By Mark Felsenthal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday speed is of the essence for a European Union-U.S. trade deal and that the accord would strengthen economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic. "As soon as principles have been set, as soon as mandates…
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US STOCKS-Wall St jumps 1 pct on relief over debt ceiling, Fed
* Sprint (Frankfurt: 2S7.F - news) and CVS climb after results, Dean Foods (Frankfurt: SJ2A.F - news) down NEW YORK (Frankfurt: HX6.F - news) , Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday as Congress agreed to advance legislation that extends borrowing authority and Federal Reserve Chair…
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Shirley Temple, iconic child star, dies at 85
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died. She was 85.
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Kate Middleton Dazzles In Necklace Borrowed From The Queen At National Portrait Gallery (PHOTOS)
Duchess Of Cambridge Is Gorgeous In A Midnight Blue Gown
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Snowboard star White misses medal, mild weather a worry
By Mike Collett-White SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - American snowboarder Shaun White, one of biggest draws at the Winter Olympics and favourite to win his third straight halfpipe title, bowed out without a medal on Tuesday in the biggest upset of the Games so far. The hosts are desperate to improve…
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Technology firms urge changes to US spying
A coalition of the nation's leading technology firms joined an international protest Tuesday against the U.S. government's spying programs, urging more limits on collections of Americans' electronic data ...
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Yellen to investors: Expect continuity at the Fed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen sought Tuesday to reassure investors that she will embrace the approach to interest-rate policy that her predecessor, Ben Bernanke, pursued before he stepped down as chairman last month.
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Obama, Hollande tackle tenuous diplomatic efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juggling a pair of tenuous diplomatic efforts, President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to come down like "a ton of bricks" on businesses that violate Iranian sanctions while nuclear negotiations are underway. He also conceded "enormous frustration" with stalled Syrian peace talks…
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Coppa Italia - Fiorentina fly into Coppa Italia final
Stunning Manuel Pasqual and Juan Cuadrado goals sent Fiorentina to the Coppa Italia Final, beating Udinese 3-2 on aggregate.
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Clooney In London For Monuments Men Premiere
George Clooney has been joined by a star-studded cast for the London premiere of his new film The Monuments Men. Clooney, 52, told Sky News directing his all-star cast was "like herding cats really". Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin and Hugh Bonneville were also expected on the red carpet…
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Chelsea title challenge stumbles in West Brom draw
The Baggies grabbed a late equaliser against the league leaders.
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Obama says U.S. will deal harshly with violators of Iran sanctions
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama issued a sharp warning on Tuesday to companies eyeing business deals with Iran, saying the United States would come down like a "ton of bricks" on those that violated sanctions against Tehran. Obama, speaking at a joint…
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Yellen stays the course, says Fed to keep trimming stimulus
Janet Yellen, fresh from taking the helm of the Federal Reserve, made it clear on Tuesday she would not make any abrupt changes to U.S. monetary policy, saying the central bank was on track to keep reducing its stimulus even though the labour market recovery was far from complete. In her first…
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Barack and Francois take centre stage at White House
By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There were no "freedom fries" or any other remembrances from strained Franco-American ties in the past. Instead, it was dry-aged beef and plenty of bonhomie as President Barack Obama gave a lavish welcome to French President Francois…
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Premier League - Fonte on target as Southampton see off Hull
Jose Fonte grabbed the winner as Southampton claimed an impressive 1-0 win over Hull City at the KC Stadium.
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Premier League - West Ham late show piles misery on Norwich
Two late goals in the final 10 minutes secured a third successive victory for West Ham and piled more misery on Norwich City.
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Stag state dinner for Hollande has French twist
WASHINGTON (AP) — Caviar and cotton candy are on the menu. Bradley Cooper is on the guest list. Mary J. Blige is set to perform. Yet much of the focus for Tuesday's glitzy state dinner for French President Francois Hollande centers on the fact that he's flying solo following a very public breakup…
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Liga - Real cruise past Atletico and into Copa final
Two early penalties from Cristiano Ronaldo sealed Real Madrid’s place in the Copa Del Rey final as they emerged 2-0 winners over Atletico Madrid.
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Premier League - Paper Round: Mourinho fears anarchy after Toure let-off
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho fears on-pitch anarchy after Yaya Toure escaped a ban for kicking out at the weekend.
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Premier League - Frustration all round in Cardiff and Villa stalemate
Cardiff and Aston Villa played out a frustrating 0-0 draw in a game that both sides had great chances to win.
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Madrid beats Atletico to reach Copa del Rey final
MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid reach its third Copa del Rey final in four seasons with a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday and a 5-0 victory on aggregate.
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Premier League - Substitute Anichebe nods late equaliser as West Brom hold Chelsea
Victor Anichebe dented Chelsea's title aspirations by heading the equaliser in West Brom's 1-1 draw with the league leaders.
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Premier League preview: how to fill out your midweek football accumulator
There is a full round of fixtures tonight and tomorrow with the pick of the games seeing Manchester United travelling to the Emirates.
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Jerry Buttimer: Enda’s kind words to me when I told him I was gay
“He looked at me, and he gave a dig into the chest, and said ‘you’re still the same guy, I’m still mad about you, let’s go do this’.”
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Israeli tech start-ups join London IPO wave
Marimedia and Matomy part of a clutch of Tel-Aviv based businesses eyeing a London listing
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Daimler says to pursue cost cuts beyond 2 billion euro initial goal
Germany's luxury auto maker Daimler (GER:DAI) will pursue deeper cost cuts than an initially targeted 2 billion euro in savings by 2014 as a way to raise profits at its Mercedes car division, Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche said on Tuesday. The cost cutting effort will help Daimler reach an average…
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‘Book of Mormon’ Breaks Box Office Records on the Road, Too
“The Book of Mormon,” which has made a habit of breaking box office records on Broadway, has claimed a major title on the road, too: The production’s national tour has logged the highest one-week gross ever for a national tour. “Mormon” (pictured above in its Broadway incarnation) pulled in…
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Lloyds And UKFI Reach Deal On £395m Bonuses
The taxpayer-backed Lloyds Banking Group is to pay bonuses of around £395m for last year, including an award of more than £1.5m to its chief executive. Sky News can reveal that an agreement was reached on Tuesday between Lloyds and UK Financial Investments (UKFI), which manages taxpayers' 33%…
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2022 World Cup leaders outline rights for workers
Qatar sought to allay widespread concerns about conditions for migrant workers on World Cup building projects by detailing on Tuesday how their rights must be protected by contractors.
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Actor Hugh Jackman returning as Tony Awards host for fourth time
Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman will return to host the 68th annual Tony Awards, which honours the best of Broadway, organizers said on Tuesday. It will be the fourth time Jackman will emcee the ceremony on June 8 from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, where it will be broadcast live on the…
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Despite Homs truce, no evacuations, no food entry
BEIRUT (AP) — Aid workers failed to evacuate anyone from blockaded rebel-held neighborhoods in the central Syrian city of Homs on Tuesday or deliver any food, increasing pressure on them to complete the ambitious humanitarian operation before a fragile truce expires, activists and Syrian Red…
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Order! Order! Weekly parliamentary showdown turns off British voters
By William James LONDON (Reuters) - A combination of too much noisy, childish behaviour and too few straight answers at the weekly parliamentary grilling of Prime Minister David Cameron is putting British voters off politics, a political research group said on Tuesday. The green benches of the…
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