Gay win streak tested in higher court
DENVER (AP) — The gay rights movement's winning streak in same-sex marriage lawsuits faces its biggest test yet in Denver where a federal appeals court will weigh whether to give an important victory to gay couples' right to marry or halt their momentum.
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Puerto Rico probes darkening of Vieques bio bay
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico are investigating why a glowing bay that attracts thousands of tourists a year has been growing dark in recent weeks.
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Kiss not the first to tell Rock Hall to kiss off
Graciousness is not always high on the list of attributes you find in successful rock 'n' roll stars.
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Augusta still unsure how to replace Eisenhower Tree
Tiger Woods is not the only icon missing from this year's Masters. Continue reading →
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HP pays $108 million to settle foreign bribery probes
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard (NYS:HPQ) will pay $108 million and one of its subsidiaries will plead guilty to bribery charges over its role in a scheme to secure a contract with a Russian government office, the Justice Department said on Wednesday. HP units in Poland and…
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Fed still missing on goals, should be 'aggressive': Evans
"I would argue, if anything, the (Fed) has been less aggressive than the policy loss function calls for," Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans said in remarks prepared for delivery in Washington. The Fed is charged by the U.S. Congress with keeping prices stable and the economy at full…
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Europe's regulator to inspect Ranbaxy's India plant in June
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Europe's drug regulator said on Wednesday an inspection of Indian generic drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd's(NSI:RANBAXY) Dewas plant in India is planned for June, amid concerns about ...
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Minutes show Fed struggled to agree on rate policy
The Federal Reserve struggled last month over how to convey to investors the pace at which it will raise short-term interest rates once it increases them from record lows. Two weeks before the Fed's regular ...
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Fannie, Freddie shareholders lobby against U.S. housing reform bill
A coalition of investors in Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) on Wednesday launched an effort to stop Congress from moving ahead with a U.S. housing finance reform bill, arguing it would deny them a fair share in any remaining value in the two companies. The new tax-exempt group, Investors…
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Trevor Linden becomes Canucks team president, much-needed face of the organization
Following in the footsteps of the Colorado Avalanche and their expansion cousins in Buffalo, the Vancouver Canucks announced Sunday that Trevor Linden, former Canuck captain and far and away the most beloved athlete residing in Vancouver, was their new president of hockey operations.
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RBS to pay 1.5 billion pounds to end UK government's dividend priority
By Matt Scuffham LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland has agreed to pay 1.5 billion pounds to cancel an arrangement that gives the government priority over dividends, clearing an obstacle to the lender's eventual privatisation. The agreement between part-nationalised RBS and Britain's…
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Walker dodges question about lack of degree
MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential 2016 Republican candidate for president who lacks a college degree, said Wednesday he would like to complete his course work to get his diploma, but he dodged a question about whether it was necessary to run for higher office.
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More 'pings' raise hopes Flight 370 will be found
After a navy ship heard more signals from deep in the Indian Ocean, the head of the search for the missing Malaysian jetliner said Wednesday he believes the hunt is closing in on the "final resting ...
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Detroit reaches bankruptcy deal over some bonds
The city of Detroit reached a deal in bankruptcy over $388 million in bonds, mediators announced Wednesday, a significant agreement that could influence other creditors to try to get a settlement. Detroit ...
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GOP blocks Senate bill curbing gender pay gap
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans blocked a Senate bill Wednesday aimed at narrowing the pay gap between men and women, an election-year ritual that Democrats hope will help spur women to back them in this fall's congressional elections.
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P&G selling pet food brands to Mars for $2.9 billion
In an all-cash deal, privately held Mars will buy the Iams brand, as well as Eukanuba and Natura, in the Americas and other selected countries, which account for 80 percent of P&G Pet Care's global sales. P&G is seeking other buyers for those brands in European Union markets, which were excluded…
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Panera CEO looks to fix 'mosh pit' ordering system
Panera CEO Ron Schaich realizes that ordering at his chain can be chaotic. First, the bakery cafe's customers are given a buzzer that lets them know when their food is ready. Then they get into a "mosh ...
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Frontrunner in Afghan vote rules out coalition government
By Maria Golovnina KABUL (Reuters) - A frontrunner to succeed Hamid Karzai as Afghanistan's president voiced the possibility of teaming up with a rival on Wednesday but ruled out forming a coalition government in order to avoidolovnina KABUL (Reuters) - A frontrunner to succeed Hamid Karzai as Afghanistan's president voiced the possibility of teaming up with a rival on Wednesday but ruled out forming a coalition government in order to avoid a second-round runoff. Afghanistan voted in a landmark presidential…
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FOREX-Dollar slides to 2-week lows vs euro, franc after Fed minutes
* Swedish crown hit by signs central bank to cut rates * Dealers say central bank reserve moves supporting euro NEW YORK (Frankfurt: HX6.F - news) , April 9 (Reuters) - The dollar dropped to more than two week-lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Wednesday after minutes of the latest Federal…
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UMass basketball player announces he's gay
UMass guard Derrick Gordon hopes his decision to become the first openly gay player in Division I men's basketball will inspire others.
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Cork fire home five goals and prove too strong for Kerry in Munster minor hurling opener
The Rebels advance to a semi-final meeting with either Limerick or Tipperary.
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Activists block entrances to branches of Spanish bank
Anti-eviction activists shout during a protest organized by anti-eviction activists of the PAH (the Platform of People Affected by Mortgage), outside a branch of the Spanish Banco Popular bank in Barcelona ...
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Steady stimulus taper 'likely': Fed minutes
US Federal Reserve Chair Janet L. Yellen leaves after a briefing at the Federal Reserve March 19, 2014 in Washington
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Six-week Scorcher Set to Hit Britain
Get your sunblock at the ready, the UK is set for a six-week heatwave, according to the Met Office's latest report. Tim Thorne, from the Met Office, added: "The Met Office three-month outlooks are experimental and form part of our research and development. "It provides an indication of possible…
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David Hasselhoff is selling his Knight Rider KITT car
His beloved 80s TV companion could be yours, for a price.
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There's little web users can do to thwart 'Heartbleed' threat
They have to rely on the administrators of the websites they use," said Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer with security software maker F-Secure (FSC1V.HE) of Helsinki. The bug has potential to affect users of some of the world's biggest websites because OpenSSL is used on about two-thirds of…
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Toyota In Global Recall Of 6 Million Vehicles
Toyota has issued a global recall of millions of vehicles because of safety issues. The Japanese company said the announcement covers three issues affecting RAV4, Hilux, Yaris and Urban Cruiser models. "Toyota is conducting the recalls according to Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) code…
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Subscription sample boxes shake up beauty routines
CHICAGO (AP) — It's a beauty product fan's dream: a monthly box sent to the door filled with samples of lip glosses, face creams, hair treatments and nail polishes.
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Doctors Without Borders blasts UN in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — In a blistering criticism of the United Nations mission in South Sudan, Doctors Without Borders said Wednesday that the mission is refusing to quickly move 21,000 displaced people from a U.N. base to safer grounds before the rainy season.
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Union: Revel casino worth $25M to $73M
Atlantic City's main casino workers' union says Revel Casino Hotel is worth between $25 million and $73 million. The casino, which is seeking a buyer, cost $2.4 billion to build. It has struggled since ...
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Tesco PLC Is Our Best Supermarket Pick
Despite its problems, Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) still leads the sector.
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Comcast, TW Cable Execs Grilled By Skeptical Senators at Merger Hearing
Senators grilled Comcast and Time Warner Cable executives on an array of competitive concerns over their proposed merger at a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday, but one of the most frequently asked questions was very simple: Will consumers see higher monthly bills? “I will make one firm commitment…
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Vanessa Hudgens Flies High With Aerial Workout
Vanessa Hudgens is soaring high in the sky! The 25-year-old is the latest celeb to try out the aerial workout trend, and she looks like a pro. The brunette beauty posted a video of her silk rope skills to Instagram on Tuesday with the caption "You spin me right round baby right round." But this…
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6 Revelations From Mickey Rooney's Will
Mickey Rooney's personal life was drama-filled – and his passing is more of the same.
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Vienna Philharmonic wins Birgit Nilsson Prize
VIENNA (AP) — The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra added a prestigious feather to its cap Wednesday, with the Birgit Nilsson Foundation picking it as this year's winner of its $1-million prize named after the late Swedish soprano.
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Gebrselassie worried about future of athletics
LONDON (AP) — Surveying the state of the sport he dominated for so many years, running great Haile Gebrselassie sees a bleak future.
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'Heartbleed' bug causes major security headache
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A confounding computer bug called "Heartbleed" is causing major security headaches across the Internet as websites scramble to fix the problem and Web surfers wonder whether they should change their passwords to prevent theft of their email accounts, credit card numbers and…
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Fund tips: Which are the best ethical Isas?
One of the best ethical funds has turned £10,000 into £25,000 in five years
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NASA says weird Mars lights are not a sign of life
A NASA robot has snapped pictures showing glints of light on the Martian horizon, which some UFO enthusiasts have seized on as a sign of alien life on the Red Planet.
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Royal Mail warns of 'uncertainty' caused by Ofcom probe
The delivery company fears an investigation into its proposed charges for access customers will drag on for two years putting it at a disadvantage to competitors
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Minutes show Fed officials unanimous in changing rates guidance
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers were unanimous in wanting to ditch the thresholds they had been using to telegraph a policy tightening, according to minutes of a meeting last month that shed little new light on what might prompt an interest-rate rise. Minutes of…
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Facebook shares jump on Sandberg interview
Facebook shares had their second-largest jump of the year after Sheryl Sandberg again insisted that she is staying with Facebook. The closely watched chief operating officer denied rumors on NBC's Today ...
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Sailing family back in US with ailing baby
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Navy warship carrying a family whose sailboat broke down in the Pacific Ocean with a sick toddler arrived on Wednesday in San Diego.
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Driver sacked after filming himself tailing an ambulance through traffic 'as a quick way to get to work'
Danny Jones posted a boasting video of himself chasing the ambulance, which had flashing lights, as other cars pulled over on the A49 in Warrington, Cheshire
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Report: Exchanges yield more specialty drug claims
Patients from the health care overhaul's new insurance exchanges have been more likely to use expensive specialty drugs for chronic conditions, according to data from the nation's largest pharmacy benefits ...
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Kim Kardashian Rumbled For Googling 'Thailand Beach' For Instagram Picture
Kim Kardashian hits back at her critics after Googling an image to use on Instagram.
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'I was robbed, sexually-assaulted' says Norway mystery man
Speaking English with a Slavic accent, a man known only as "John Smith" because he does not remember his real name is proving a mystery for Norwegian police.
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Maria Miller Donates £17k Pay-Off To Charity
Maria Miller is donating her severance payment to charity after being warned that accepting the £17,000 lump sum would be a "further insult" to the taxpayer. The former Culture Secretary is entitled to three months' pay on leaving her cabinet post under law. Mrs Miller resigned on Wednesday after…
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Boxing - Selby faces Mexican Romulu Koasicha in WBC eliminator
Welsh featherweight wizzard Lee Selby (18-1) will face Mexican Romulu Koasicha (21-3) in an eliminator for the WBC title at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on
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Global solar dominance in sight as science trumps fossil fuels
Solar power will slowly squeeze the revenues of petro-rentier regimes in Russia, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. They will have to find a new business model, or fade into decline
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Search resumes for 2 missing in Mississippi River
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities resumed a search Wednesday for two men reported missing in the Mississippi River after a barge carrying tons of steel coil flipped and sank while moored at a terminal in northeast Arkansas.
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Feds say oil trains should have two-man crews
Responding to a series of fiery train derailments, federal regulators said Wednesday they will propose that trains transporting crude oil have at least two-man crews and requirements aimed at preventing ...
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Copper bid to tackle melanoma
A thirst for copper could be the Achilles heel of some cancers, scientists believe.
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Earth's Oldest Living Things Immortalized in Stunning Photos
Photographer Rachel Sussman traveled the planet for a decade in search of organisms that have witnessed thousands of years of history. Sussman endured leech bites, coral stings, a broken wrist, a solo drive along the Pan-American Highway and a rocky crossing of the Drake Passage. The stunning…
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US judge slaps State Department over Blackwater
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is calling for an investigation of the State Department's conduct following the shootings of dozens of Iraqi citizens in 2007, allegedly at the hands of security guards from the firm Blackwater Worldwide.
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Wembley becoming 2nd home for surprising Wigan
WIGAN, England (AP) — Entry signs on roads approaching the town center are adorned with the word "Believe." Paving stones in the town's busy high streets have been painted blue in the team's colors and decorated with messages of support.
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'Stay Off The Internet' To Avoid Major Web Bug
Hackers may have been intercepting web passwords and browsing history for the past two years because of a bug in widely used web encryption technology. Analysts say the Heartbleed bug is one of the most ...
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First Public Play Date For Prince George
Prince George was described as "advanced for his age" who "owned the place" by parents at his first play date in Wellington. During the 30-minute gathering of under-ones, mothers and fathers in New Zealand, the animated infant managed to make one little girl cry and snatched a toy from another. …
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Why Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc’s Investment Plans Are Doomed To Fail
Royston Wild explains why Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) remains a highly-risky investment.
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Kristensen finds fresh motivation for Le Mans
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Tom Kristensen is not lacking for motivation as he prepares for a world endurance championship season that sees the great Dane targeting an unprecedented 10th Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar victory. The 46-year-old driver won at the Sarthe circuit last year with…
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Chief describes Boston Marathon lessons learned
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's been almost a year since police in the Boston suburb of Watertown were at the center of the hunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
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Audi's RS 7 is answer to Porsche, Mercedes
The 2014 Audi RS 7 checks all the boxes and then some for wealthy car buyers who want a stylish, luxury sedan that looks like a coupe, delivers 500-plus turbocharged V-8 horsepower and comes with a high-brow ...
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County - Surrey's collapse on return to Division Two
Surrey's first County Championship match since their relegation to Division Two last season ended in defeat by 10 wickets against Glamorgan.
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Claire Richards Drops From Size 20 To 12 'For The Sake Of Her Kids'
The popstar is one one serious health kick
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New Solar Plane Aims for Round-the-World Flight
Pilots André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard revealed the futuristic flying machine in a ceremony in Payerne before an audience of industry officials, reporters and dignitaries. Piccard described his pride in showcasing the Solar Impulse 2 plane, and said the aircraft represents true pioneering…
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Iran: '50 to 60 percent agreement' on nuke deal
VIENNA (AP) — Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday his country and six world powers are in "50 to 60 percent agreement" on the shape of a nuclear deal meant to crimp any potential Iranian attempt to build nuclear arms in exchange for an end to crippling economic sanctions.
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HP to pay $108M to end international graft inquiry
Hewlett-Packard will pay the U.S. government $108 million to settle charges that former employees paid bribes to officials in Russia, Mexico and Poland. The SEC says an HP division in Russia paid $2 million ...
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Stocks advance on US earnings, Fed minutes
Stocks rose for a second day in a row Wednesday, helped by surprisingly strong earnings from aluminum giant Alcoa. The market extended its gains in afternoon trading after the Federal Reserve released ...
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Stuart Gordon Gives L.A. Audiences a ‘Taste’ of Onstage Gore
“There will be blood,” promises director Stuart Gordon of “Taste,” the stage play now running through May 17 at L.A.’s Sacred Fools Theater. That red stuff probably isn’t much of a surprise, given that Gordon was one of the creators of gory 1985 pic “Re-Animator” and also directed the musical…
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BofA paying $772M over selling credit card extras
Bank of America Corp. is paying $772 million in fines and refunds to settle regulators' accusations that it misled customers who bought extra credit-card products and illegally charged others for credit ...
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Afghans 'Thought UK Troops Worked With Taliban'
The British campaign in Helmand was so riddled with contradictions that many Afghans concluded they were in league with the Taliban, according to new research. Former Captain Mike Martin said the clear conflict between British commitment to reconstruction and their actions - the use of firepower -…
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‘Frozen’ Soundtrack Nears ‘The Lion King’s’ Album Chart Record
The “Frozen” soundtrack has iced another week at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, and is looking to tie a record performance by music from a Disney animated film. The tuner logged a ninth non-consecutive frame at the top with sales of 149,000 (off 8%), according to Nielsen SoundScan data for the week…
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Superbikes - Snetterton BSB test: Walker pleased with ?trauma free testing?
GBmoto’s Chris Walker continued to go from strength to strength in the MCE British Superbike two day test at Snetterton, so much so he ended the final day third
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Rep. Moran loses bid to boost lawmakers' pay
WASHINGTON (AP) — A retiring congressman has lost his quixotic bid to give members of Congress $25 a day to help with their living expenses in Washington.
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Hillary Clinton book to be released June 10
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's new book on her time as President Barack Obama's secretary of state will be released on June 10, her publisher says.
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Swimming - Willmott eyeing first major medals ahead of British Championships
Aimee Willmott completed the major international set last summer now she wants to turn appearances into medals ahead of the British Gas Swimming Championships.
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TV Host Samantha Harris Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Former "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Samantha Harris is battling breast cancer.
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Anti-censorship awards go to White House, feds
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The White House and the federal government have won the dubious honor of a "Jefferson Muzzle" for snooping on the news media and limiting access.
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Penguins D Kris Letang set for return after stroke
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Less than three months after a stroke put his season in jeopardy, Kris Letang will go back to work for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Schaeuble 'can't bear' growth vs austerity debate anymore
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble delivers a speech during the 20th meeting of German Banking Association (Deutscher Bankenverband) on April 9, 2014, in Berlin
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Nate Diaz Rants About Unfair UFC Deal, Wants Contract Release: “Right Now, I'm Broke”
He's even gone so far as saying the UFC needs to renegotiate his contract or grant his release. Diaz unloaded on MMAFighting.com on Tuesday, heavily criticizing the UFC for what he gets paid, particularly relative to other fighters, including his some of his teammates. My contract is all…
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La Quinta rises in 1st day on the NYSE
NEW YORK (AP) — La Quinta's stock rose in the hotel chain's return to the stock market.
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Guardians of the Galaxy’s Karen Gillan talks Nebula and Thanos
Karen Gillan's one-woman attempt to lavish more and more press attention onto her 'Guardians of the Galaxy' character, Nebula, continued on Wednesday. The Scottish actress spoke to Screen Crush about her new horror movie, 'Oculus,' and as you'd expect the interviewer couldn't help but ask Gillan…
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Netanyahu orders cutback in contacts with Palestinian Authority
By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel announced on Wednesday a partial freeze in high-level contacts with the Palestinians and also threatened economic steps after they signed international conventions, deepening a crisis menacing U.S.-brokered peace talks. Israeli government officials…
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Wall Street rallies after Fed minutes
U.S. stocks jumped on Wednesday, with the three major indexes hitting session highs after the minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting showed a more supportive central bank than previously ...
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Nigeria human rights advocate hails progress
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Two generals and top officials of Nigeria's feared State Security Service had to testify at the National Human Rights Commission's hearing on the killings of unarmed civilians — a "quantum leap" in accountability in Nigeria, according to the country's top rights advocate.
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Mae Whitman To Star In High School Comedy ‘The DUFF’
Parenthood‘s Mae Whitman is in negotiations to lead CBS Films comedy The DUFF, adapted from Kody Keplinger’s coming-of-age novel. She’ll star as Bianca, a 17-year-old girl who deals with the ignominy of being labeled the “designated ugly fat friend” of her social group by leading her fellow DUFFs…
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Ex-Anglo Irish bankers have some charges dropped
DUBLIN (AP) — A judge has dismissed 13 fraud charges against two former executives of Anglo Irish Bank, the reckless lender that drove Ireland to the brink of national bankruptcy, as authorities continue to seek criminal convictions against directors of the ruined company.
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Cuba says U.S. hunger striker's treatment in prison 'dignified'
By Daniel Trotta HAVANA (Reuters) - A U.S. contractor who has launched a hunger strike while serving a long prison term in Cuba is receiving "dignified and decent treatment" in a hospital ward where he is in stable health, a Cuban official said on Wednesday. Cuba's communist government said it…
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Dish, Hearst TV reach agreement to restore programming
(Reuters) - Hearst TV said on Wednesday it signed an agreement with Dish Network Corp ending a blackout that affected Dish subscribers who could not see programs from ABC, NBC and CBS broadcast affiliate stations in 25 markets. "We appreciate the support and patience of our viewers, advertisers…
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AP Interview: US troops may be sent to E Europe
PARIS (AP) — NATO's top military commander in Europe, drafting countermoves to the Russian military threat against Ukraine, said Wednesday they could include deployment of American troops to alliance nations in Eastern Europe also feeling at risk.
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Amanda Bynes’s Lawyer Dispels Rumors About Her Mental Health
Amanda Bynes is looking happy and healthy, as those vacation photos show. But she's a little tired… of some lingering rumors. Through her lawyer, the 28-year-old — who was involuntarily hospitalized last July after setting a small fire in a … Continue reading →
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How Safe Is Your Money In ARM Holdings plc?
ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) has bullet-proof finances, but this Fool has identified another risk to shareholders' wealth.
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Brie Larson Enters Lenny Abrahamson’s Captivity Drama ‘Room’
EXCLUSIVE: Spirit Award-nominated Brie Larson has boarded indie drama Room, directed by Lenny Abrahamson. She’ll star as Ma, a woman kidnapped as a teenager who has been held captive for years in a tiny room where she lives with her 5-year-old son Jack. To the boy, Room is the only home he’s ever…
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Assad Troops and Hezbollah Recapture Rankous
Syrian troops loyal to president Bashar al-Assad supported by Shia Hezbollah militia have regained the rebel-held Syrian border town of Rankous following weeks of heavy fighting. The recapture of Rankous, in the Qalamoun region, deprives the rebels of their last major base in the area and cuts off…
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Can Banco Santander SA Make £8 Billion Profit?
Will Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) be able to drive profits higher?
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Kate Middleton Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction in New Zealand and Reveals More Than She Intended
Kate Middleton suffered a slight wardrobe malfunction as she landed in New Zealand as part of the royal couple's three-week Pacific nations tour. A strong gust of wind blew her dress and coat right up, catching the Duchess off guard as she stepped down the airplane with her son, Prince George. …
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Why Lloyds Banking Group PLC’s Simplification Strategy Should Bolster Growth
Royston Wild evaluates what Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON: LLOY) divestment strategy are likely to mean for future earnings.
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Toyota recalls 1.8M vehicles in the US
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling nearly 1.8 million vehicles in the U.S. for various safety problems, including air bags that may fail to deploy.
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US envoy: C. African Republic needs more troops
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday urged more support for existing African and French troops in Central African Republic on the eve of a U.N. vote to create a peacekeeping mission.
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Does BT Group plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?
BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) is facing allegations that it is using its broadband monopoly to bolster profits. Is now the time to buy?
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Oosthuizen knows Augusta better after 2013 agony
By Tony Jimenez AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Louis Oosthuizen learned more about the Augusta National Golf Club from missing the halfway cut last year than he did by coming perilously close to winning the Masters in 2012, the South African said. "Last year I missed the cut but I learned so many…
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La Quinta shares rise after IPO raises $650 mn
A trader waits for an initial price offering (IPO) on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell on December 12, 2013 in New York City
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En route to Amazon, 'Rio 2' explores Brazil's musical diversity
The film, a follow up to 2011's successful animated film "Rio," picks up where the first one left off, with hip-shaking rhythms and Tropicalia styles along Rio de Janeiro's famous beaches. But this time around, the movie about a family of the rare Spix's macaw birds shows off the South American…
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Global equities rise on better-than-expected results
Investors awaited the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting to be released later Wednesday. They are likely to show that members of the Federal Open Market Committee generally agreed on tapering the Fed's bond-buying program. U.S. stocks rose for a second session, buoyed after Alcoa…
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Walker Crips directors top up holdings
A round-up of the biggest director deals today so far.
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FX’s Landgraf Tilts At HBO, Netflix
Outspoken FX Networks CEO John Landgraf had much to say about the media landscape Wednesday, taking to task two other content outlets with which his FX and FXX regularly compete: HBO and Netflix. Landgraf criticized HBO’s recent decision to place its “True Detective” in the drama category, rather…
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HSBC Holdings Plc’s 2 Greatest Strengths
Two standout factors supporting an investment in HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA).
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Canucks owners threaten legal action if you claim they hired John Tortorella
According to the Globe & Mail, both they and The Province in Vancouver were sent letters from the owners’ lawyers regarding those reports. From David Ebner of the Globe:
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Anti-Defamation League to Honor Roma Downey and Mark Burnett
The Anti-Defamation League will fete Roma Downey and Mark Burnett at its Entertainment Industry Dinner on May 8. ADL national director Abraham Foxman will present Downey and Burnett with the Entertainment Industry Award for their ongoing commitment to the human rights org. “This year’s recipients…
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Two More Signals Picked Up In Plane Hunt
A navy ship has picked up two further signals from what could be the black boxes of missing flight MH370. Search coordinator Angus Houston described the "reacquiring" of sounds two more times by search teams as "encouraging". Mr Houston said the ship relocated the signals on Tuesday afternoon and…
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Samuel Goldwyn Acquires U.S. Rights To ‘The Last Of Robin Hood’
Lifetime Films has made a sale on its first pic, with Samuel Goldwyn Films acquiring U.S. rights to the Kevin Kline-starrer The Last Of Robin Hood. A fall theatrical bow is planned for the biopic, which bowed at Toronto last fall. Co-written and co-directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash…
Deadline.com
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Back from cold, Greece announces market return
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is on the brink of escaping the financial wilderness.
Associated Press
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Lights Out: Total Lunar Eclipse Leaves NASA Moon Probe in the Dark
Next week's total lunar eclipse may thrill millions of skywatchers, but it poses a bit of a challenge for a sharp-eyed NASA moon probe. The batteries that power NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) need sunlight to recharge, and the spacecraft will fly in darkness for an extended period of…
SPACE.com
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How does new World Cup song stack up to previous efforts?
Pitbull has teamed up with Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte for the official World Cup song but how does it stack up against previous efforts. Continue reading →
The Rio Report
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Faldo likes Scott's chances of repeat Masters win
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Nick Faldo is one of only three players who have claimed back-to-back Masters victories and he rates Adam Scott's prospects of joining that illustrious group as "good" in this week's edition. Scott has enhanced his status as one of the game's…
Reuters43 mins ago
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HP pays $108 million to settle DOJ, SEC corruption probes
Hewlett-Packard will pay $108 million and agreed to take on certain reporting and compliance obligations to settle a Justice Department and SEC investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission…
Reuters
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Top Asian News at 7:00 p.m. GMT
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Searchers looking for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane have discovered new signals consistent with those emitted by so-called black boxes in the Indian Ocean, but they do not want to send a submersible down yet to look for the plane. For now, they will continue to use the…
Associated Press29 mins ago
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John Joe Nevin thanks fans for support as he leaves hospital following attack
Promoters of the Mullingar boxer expect him back in the ring by autumn.
TheJournal.ie
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Steinmetz-Vale venture may lose Guinea mine rights
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A watchdog in Guinea urged the government on Wednesday to revoke the mining rights to one of the largest untapped iron ore deposits in the world, a deal that is also under investigation in the U.S.
Associated Press46 mins ago
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Excerpt on policy from March 18-19 FOMC minutes
"Committee members saw the information received over the intermeeting period as indicating that growth in economic activity slowed during the winter months, in part reflecting adverse weather conditions. Labor market indicators were mixed but on balance showed further improvement. The…
Reuters
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Women's Rights Activists Slam Cabinet Line-Up
There is now no full member of the Cabinet speaking for women following the resignation of Maria Miller, according to Labour. As well as being Culture Secretary, Ms Miller also oversaw the women and equalities brief. Prime Minister David Cameron replaced her with Sajid Javid, who now looks after…
Sky News35 mins ago
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Facebook to move to fewer but bigger ads on PC website
Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Wednesday it is switching to fewer but bigger ads on the right-hand column of the desktop PC version of its website because users respond more frequently to them. That will make advertising on Facebook simpler for marketers, since they will no longer need to use…
Reuters34 mins ago
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Israeli ministers to stop meeting Palestinians
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his ministers Wednesday to cut off contact with their Palestinian counterparts, an official said, the latest in a series of troubles plaguing floundering U.S.-brokered peace talks.
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Bank of America to pay for illegal credit-card actions
A Bank of America logo is seen outside a bank branch in Washington, on August 19, 2011
AFP
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Russia says four-way talks on Ukraine must foster internal dialogue
By Steve Gutterman and Adrian Croft MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia told the West on Wednesday that four-way talks between representatives of Ukraine, Russia, the United States and European Union must focus on fostering dialogue among Ukrainians and not on bilateral relations among the…
Reuters
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Iran, six powers seek to narrow 'significant gaps' in nuclear talks
By Louis Charbonneau and Fredrik Dahl VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran will never slow down its nuclear research programme, its supreme leader said on Wednesday as negotiators from Tehran and six world powers struggled to narrow "significant gaps" that the United States warned might be insurmountable. …
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Kim Kardashian’s Bikini Bum Is Taking Over The World
She’s always been proud of her infamous curves and voluptuous derriere.
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What's next in gay marriage's legal odyssey?
Thursday's hearing in Denver marks the first time a gay marriage case has been heard by an appellate court since last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.
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Peaches Geldof: When It Comes To Tragic Celebrity News, Social Media Is At Its Worst
#RIP Peaches was trending within moments
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Why the start of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge's tour shows it will be a global event
I knew that there would be a lot of interest in the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George as they toured New Zealand and Australia but I didn't think things would get this crazy so soon. From tomorrow, Kate and William are taking on three or four engagements a day for the best part of…
Yahoo Contributor Network
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Boxing - Kris Carslaw looks towards summer meeting with Selkirk
Boxing returns to the Paisley Lagoon Leisure Centre on Saturday evening with local light middleweight Kris Carslaw returning to action against Trowbridge's Dan
BoxRecNews
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More pings raise hopes plane will be found soon
PERTH, Australia (AP) — The frustrating monthlong search for the Malaysian jetliner received a tremendous boost when a navy ship detected two more signals that most likely emanated from the aircraft's black boxes. The Australian official coordinating the search expressed hope Wednesday that the…
Associated Press
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House panel refers ex-IRS official to Justice Dept
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ways and Means Committee voted Wednesday to refer a former Internal Revenue Service official to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution in the agency's tea party controversy.
Associated Press
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Ukraine Crisis: US Navy Destroyer USS Donald Cook Deployed to Black Sea
US Navy warship USS Donald Cook is to be dispatched to the Black Sea as the US tries to allay fears of eastern European allies about Russian actions along its border with Ukraine. The guided missile destroyer is to conduct exercises and a series of Black Sea port visits in an echo of missile…
IB Times
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Mickey Rooney Cut Wife And Children From Will
Mickey Rooney has left his modest estate to a stepson who had been caring for him, cutting the rest of his family from his will. Documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court showed that the actor, who died of natural causes on Sunday aged 93, signed his final will and trust on March 11. Rooney…
Sky News
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Kim Kardashian's Proves Haters Wrong As Vogue Issue Set To Outsell Beyonce And Michelle Obama
Kim Kardashian's Vogue cover may have been slated by haters - but it looks like it will outsell both Beyonce and Michelle Obama.
Yahoo Fashion Blog
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Factbox: Fed staff forecasts from FOMC minutes
MARCH 18-19 FOMC: Minutes released on April 9: In the economic forecast prepared by the staff for the March FOMC meeting, real GDP growth in the first half of this year was somewhat lower than in the projection for the January meeting. The available readings on consumer spending, residential…
Reuters
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Prince George revels in royal play day in New Zealand
Britain's baby Prince George hosted his first official function on Wednesday -- maintaining a regal calm on a play date with a group of New Zealand toddlers, even as some of his tiny guests burst into tears.
AFP
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Surge in Russian capital outflows adds to economic woes
By Jason Bush MOSCOW (Reuters) - A surge in capital outflows from Russia underscores how international tensions over Ukraine are adding to the woes of Russia's already struggling economy. Russia's central bank has published balance of payments data that showed an estimated $63.7 billion (38…
Reuters
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Kate Middleton's 30 Dresses for Royal Tour: Dress No. Two in Pictures
Kate Middleton's second outfit on the royal tour had the Duchess of Cambridge back to her style statement that has always been simpler than regal, and yet elegant. The 32-year-old Kate wore her second dress on the third day of the tour as on the second day she privately retired with Prince William…
IB Times
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Prince George Can't Stop Adoring Kate Middleton at His First Royal Engagement in New Zealand
Prince George has attended his first royal engagement along with his parents in Wellington, New Zealand. Prince William, Kate Middleton and baby George are on a 19-day royal tour of New Zealand and Australia. At his first royal event at Government House in Wellington, eight-month-old George met a…
IB Times
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Living Barbie Doll Valeria Lukyanova: 'Mixed Race People Degenerate Real Beauty'
Real life Barbie doll Valeria Lukyanova says mixed race couples have ruined the traditional concept of beauty. In an interview with GQ magazine, the 28-year-old Ukrainian internet sensation, who denies undergoing drastic plastic surgery to resemble the American fashion doll, says mixed race people…
IB Times
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Stocks advance on US earnings, Fed minutes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose for a second day in a row Wednesday, helped by surprisingly strong earnings from aluminum giant Alcoa. The market extended its gains in afternoon trading after the Federal Reserve released minutes from its policy meeting last month. The minutes showed that central bank…
Associated Press47 mins ago
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Muhammad Ali: Boxing Legend Pictured Looking Frail and Unrecognisable Alongside Boxer Andre Berto
Muhammad Ali is arguably the greatest sporting legend alive today. A new picture of Ali shows a barely recognisable icon as he spends time with boxer Andre Berto watching a basketball game at Ali's home in Arizona.
IB Times
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Pistorius case - Pistorius forced to look at 'exploded' head of Reeva Steenkamp
A South African prosecutor forced Oscar Pistorius on Wednesday to look at a forensic photograph of the head of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Reuters
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Ultimate Warrior: Wrestling Icon Dies Aged 54
Wrestling superstar The Ultimate Warrior, who rose to fame with his trademark war paint and shaggy hair, has died at the age of 54. The wrestler, whose real name was James Hellwig, had only been inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) hall of fame on Saturday. A statement on the WWE…
Sky News
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Britain's cheapest house could be yours for just £7k
But the low price comes with a catch...
Yahoo Finance UK
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"Heartbleed" exposes millions of online passwords
An alarming lapse in Internet security has exposed millions of passwords, credit card numbers and other sensitive information to potential theft. The breakdown revealed this week affects a widely used ...
Associated Press
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Space: What is the Mystery Behind Saturn's Hexagonal Storm?
The unusual hexagonal shape surrounding Saturn's north pole was first spotted three decades ago and has remained a mystery ever since. The hexagon, which measures 20,000 miles in diameter, is a six-sided jet stream of intense winds. A storm with such regular geometry has never been seen in the…
IB Times
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Thousands of Retirees Face 'Total Dependence' on UK State Pension
Thousands of retirees will be "totally or heavily" dependent on the UK's state pension fund this year as one in seven of those planning to retire have made
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