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World leaders set to tackle Afghanistan at NATO summit – USA TODAY

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World leaders set to tackle Afghanistan at NATO summit
USA TODAY
CHICAGO (AP) – World leaders weary of war will tackle Afghanistan's post-conflict future — from funding for security forces to upcoming elections — when the NATO summit opens Sunday. President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will huddle …
Chicago braces for largest anti-NATO protestReuters
Activists arrested in Chicago, accused of plotting attacksLos Angeles Times
Afghanistan Commitment Tests Obama's Influence in NATOBusinessWeek
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China keeps up pressure Chen’s family, supporters – Reuters

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:40:46 +0000

Telegraph.co.uk

China keeps up pressure Chen's family, supporters
Reuters
By Chris Buckley and Sui-Lee Wee | BEIJING (Reuters) – While the blind Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng on Sunday enjoyed his first hours in New York after years of jail and detention, relatives and supporters back home remained locked down by …
Chen lands in U.S. after month of talksDetroit Free Press
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng grateful to be safe in USLos Angeles Times
Blind Chinese activist arrives in USSTLtoday.com
CNN International -Washington Post
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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg weds one day after IPO – USA TODAY

admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:40:44 +0000

USA TODAY

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds one day after IPO
USA TODAY
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married." By Allyson Magda, Handout via AP This photo provided by Facebook shows Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and …
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg weds Priscilla ChanSan Francisco Chronicle
Status: married. Surprise update as Mark Zuckerberg weds Priscilla ChanThe Guardian
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg updates relationship status to 'married'CNN
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Ore. county cutting law enforcement to bare bones

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:16 +0000

A failed levy vote in an Oregon county is taking a toll: government workers facing dismissal, a pending prisoner release, and crimes such as misdemeanor domestic assault and shoplifting likely to go unprosecuted.

Facebook shares jump, then fade as trading opens – USA TODAY

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:14 +0000

USA TODAY

Facebook shares jump, then fade as trading opens
USA TODAY
By Gary Strauss, Matt Krantz and Adam Shell, USA TODAY Facebook stock jumped 13% to $43 as it opened for trading for the first time Friday. But almost as quickly, the gains evaporated and shares in the world's largest social networking company were …
Facebook Volume On Track To Set New IPO RecordWall Street Journal
Facebook IPO Blows Up … on TwitterPC Magazine
FACEBOOK IPO LIVE: The Social Network Goes PublicABC News
Los Angeles Times -San Francisco Chronicle -Fortune
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Solar Eclipse: Get Ready for Sunday – ABC News

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:13 +0000

Telegraph.co.uk

Solar Eclipse: Get Ready for Sunday
ABC News
If you live in a band across the southwestern United States, twilight will seem to come early on Sunday afternoon, well before the sun actually sets. The cause: a rare annular solar eclipse — a ring of sunlight as the new moon, passing between Earth …
Japan readies for 'ring' solar eclipsePhys.Org
Moon takes center stage in the sky Sunday with partial, 'annular' eclipse of …OregonLive.com
Western states, get ready for a rare eclipse!HLNtv.com
89.3 KPCC -Mashable -Space.com
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Georgia Woman With Flesh-Eating Disease to Lose Hands, Right Foot – ABC News

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:12 +0000

ABC News

Georgia Woman With Flesh-Eating Disease to Lose Hands, Right Foot
ABC News
Aimee Copeland, the Georgia student who lost her leg to a rare flesh-eating infection two weeks ago, shed no tears after learning she would lose her remaining foot and both hands, according to her family. Her reaction instead: "Let's do this.
Georgia woman learns toll of flesh-eating bacteriaUSA TODAY
Flesh-eating bacteria victim Aimee Copeland on amputations: "Let's do this"CBS News
Flesh-eating victim to lose both hands, feet7Online.com
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Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army – Fox News

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:37:31 +0000

USA TODAY

Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army
Fox News
WASHINGTON – Mapping the way out of an unpopular war, the United States and NATO are trying to build an Afghan army that can defend the country after 130000 international troops pull out. Support for Afghanistan's military will be a focus of the summit …
Obama will use NATO summit in Chicago to raise money for Afghan army after …Washington Post
Not Your Cold War NATO: Alliance To Examine ItselfNPR
Who's who at NATO's banquetAsia Times Online
Sacramento Bee
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US census shows majority of babies now from ethnic minorities – The Guardian

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:37:29 +0000

The Guardian

US census shows majority of babies now from ethnic minorities
The Guardian
Racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the US for the first time, capping decades of immigration growth that is now slowing. The 2011 census estimates highlight sweeping changes in America's racial makeup and the …
In a first, census figures show minorities make up more than half of babies …Chicago Tribune
Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US birthsThe Associated Press
Whites Account for Under Half of Births in USNew York Times
Los Angeles Times -Washington Post -BusinessWeek
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Closing arguments to begin at the NC trial of former presidential candidate … – Washington Post

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:37:28 +0000

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Closing arguments to begin at the NC trial of former presidential candidate …
Washington Post
GREENSBORO, NC — With only two hours allotted to each side to make closing arguments Thursday, prosecutors and defense lawyers neared the end of a month-long trial into whether former presidential candidate John Edwards violated campaign finance laws.
Closing arguments to begin in John Edwards caseAtlanta Journal Constitution

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Woman busted on mission to steal Bieber

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:24:00 +0000

A 21-year-old Hamilton woman has appeared in court on a shoplifting charge after trying to steal a cardboard cut-out of Justin Bieber from a Farmers store.

Rebekah Brooks remains defiant – The Guardian

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:23:55 +0000

BBC News

Rebekah Brooks remains defiant
The Guardian
On 29 December last year, Rebekah Brooks and her husband, Charlie, flew to Cape Town, accompanied by a small group of friends, for a luxury New Year's getaway. It was more than five months since Brooks had been forced to resign as chief executive of …
'It's a witch hunt': Rebekah Brooks comes out fightingTelegraph.co.uk
UK prosecutors charge ex-Murdoch media star Brooks, her husband and 4 aides in …Washington Post
Brooks lashes out at 'unjust' chargesABC Online
Sydney Morning Herald -The Australian -Financial Times
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Romney discusses debt during Iowa stop – USA TODAY

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:19:28 +0000

USA TODAY

Romney discusses debt during Iowa stop
USA TODAY
By Jennifer Jacobs, The Des Moines Register DES MOINES, Iowa – Mitt Romney told Iowans on Tuesday he will lead the nation out of "this debt inferno." By Charlie Neibergall, AP Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop in Des Moines on Tuesday.
Mitt Romney: King of Bain or 'Bain' of his existence?msnbc.com
Mitt Romney hits Barack Obama on deficitPolitico
High stakes in Romney-Obama battle over Bain, economyWashington Post
NECN -Fox News -Daily Beast
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Merkel, Hollande pledge to work together to boost growth – Reuters

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:19:23 +0000

The Guardian

Merkel, Hollande pledge to work together to boost growth
Reuters
By Stephen Brown and Andreas Rinke BERLIN May 15 (Reuters) – New French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged differences on Tuesday over how to boost growth in recession-plagued Europe, but pledged to work …
Hollande's presidency begins with whirlwind day in ParisChristian Science Monitor
Merkel's First Hollande Meeting Yields Growth Offer for GreeceBusinessWeek
France's Hollande Meets Merkel in GermanyVoice of America
The Guardian -AFP -NPR
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Nepal plane crash kills 15; six survive – Los Angeles Times

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:29 +0000

Globe and Mail

Nepal plane crash kills 15; six survive
Los Angeles Times
NEW DELHI – A small plane with 21 people aboard crashed in Nepal Monday morning, killing 15, including the pilot and co-pilot. The accident, involving a Dornier 228 aircraft operated by Agni Air, occurred near mountainous Jomsom Airport some 200 …
Plane crashes in Nepal, killing 15CNN International
Nepal plane crash kills 15, six surviveAFP
Two young Indian girls lucky to survive Nepal crashHindustan Times
The Hindu -CBC.ca -Daily Mail
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Nepal plane crash kills 15; six survive – Los Angeles Times

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:28 +0000

Globe and Mail

Nepal plane crash kills 15; six survive
Los Angeles Times
NEW DELHI – A small plane with 21 people aboard crashed in Nepal Monday morning, killing 15, including the pilot and co-pilot. The accident, involving a Dornier 228 aircraft operated by Agni Air, occurred near mountainous Jomsom Airport some 200 …
Plane crashes in Nepal, killing 15CNN International
Nepal plane crash kills 15, six surviveAFP
11 Indians among 15 dead in Nepal plane crashTimes of India
Hindustan Times -The Hindu -CBC.ca
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Contentious Greek government talks to resume – CNN International

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:27 +0000

The Hindu

Contentious Greek government talks to resume
CNN International
By the CNN Wire Staff Athens, Greece (CNN) — The Greek president will resume talks Monday with political party leaders in a scramble to try to form a new government, but the head of the second-largest party says he will not attend.
Greece's SYRIZA says open to talks with all partiesReuters
Greek coalition teeters on brinkThe Press Association
Greece: Coalition talks drag on as stocks tankCBS News
AFP -BBC News
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School officials to discuss fate of FAMU marching band after hazing death – Fox News

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:26 +0000

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School officials to discuss fate of FAMU marching band after hazing death
Fox News
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The fate of Florida A&M University's famed marching band may be decided soon. FAMU President James Ammons and the FAMU board trustees are holding a special meeting on Monday to discuss the Marching 100. Eleven FAMU band members face …
Future of FAMU's marching band may be decided MondayMiamiHerald.com
Student interest in FAMU declinesTallahassee.com
FAMU board meets to discuss Marching 100WFTV Orlando
CNN -ESPN
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Iran, IAEA Talks Begin – Voice of America

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:25 +0000

CTV.ca

Iran, IAEA Talks Begin
Voice of America
May 14, 2012 Iran, IAEA Talks Begin VOA News Talks between Iranian authorities and UN nuclear agency officials have started in Vienna, as a major US newspaper reports that Iran has repeatedly violated maritime law in a bid to sidestep international …
UK warns of more EU Iran sanctions if no changeReuters
Iranian officials visit the IAEA in Vienna for nuclear talksCNN
IAEA, Iran begin new nuke talksCBS News

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Contentious Greek government talks to resume – CNN International

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:25 +0000

The Hindu

Mitt Romney delivers deeply spiritual address, but avoids his Mormonism, at … – Washington Post

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:01:02 +0000

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Mitt Romney delivers deeply spiritual address, but avoids his Mormonism, at …
Washington Post
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Making by far his most spiritual speech of his presidential campaign, Republican Mitt Romney on Saturday offered a fierce defense of Judeo-Christian values and an America that he said “has trusted in God, not man.
For Gay Republicans, Romney Tough To SupportNPR
Romney seeks evangelical votes; opposes gay marriageReuters
Romney builds inter-faith bridge in Liberty U commencement addressKETK
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Trauma experts help question girls in US murder, abduction case – Chicago Tribune

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:00:58 +0000

CBS News

Trauma experts help question girls in US murder, abduction case
Chicago Tribune
By Emily Le Coz and Tim Ghianni May 12 (Reuters) – Child trauma specialists are helping investigators interview two girls about being seized by a man who authorities say killed their mother and sister and held them captive for more than a week in thick …
Why killer spared Tennessee children may never be knownThe Seattle Times
Rescued girl told sister: 'Now we can go home'USA TODAY
Authorities: Girls raised heads from ground before kidnapper killed himselfCNN International
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Plane en route to youth conference crashes, 4 die – CNN

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:00:43 +0000

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Plane en route to youth conference crashes, 4 die
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — A recent Oral Roberts University graduate was the only one of five people en route to a Christian youth conference to survive a plane crash in southeastern Kansas, officials said Saturday. The twin-engine Cessna 401 went …
Oral Roberts president: All 5 Kansas plane crash victims had connections to …Washington Post
Victims of Kansas plane crash were going to Christian rally; only survivor is …Kansas City Star
Two Oklahoma men among four killed in fiery Kansas plane crashNewsOK.com

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JPMorgan $2 bln trading loss spooks bank stocks – Reuters

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:48:01 +0000

CBC.ca

JPMorgan $2 bln trading loss spooks bank stocks
Reuters
* CEO Dimon apologises * European bank stocks fall following JPMorgan loss * Losses could grow by another $1 bln – Dimon * Dimon says problem was execution of hedging strategy * JPMorgan keeping UK financial regulator informed By David Henry and Rick …
GLOBAL MARKETS: European Bank Stocks Slide; JPMorgan Loss Stuns MarketsWall Street Journal
JPMorgan's Dimon: Firm suffered $2B trading loss after 'egregious' failure'Washington Post
'Better Names to Own' Than JPMorgan: FBRTheStreet.com
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Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser – msnbc.com

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:48:00 +0000

AFP

Obama talks gay rights at Clooney fundraiser
msnbc.com
By Reuters President Barack Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of his vision for the country on Thursday during a glitzy campaign fundraiser at the home of movie star George Clooney that raised nearly $15 million.
Obama camp rakes in $15M from Hollywood fundraiserCBS News
Barack Obama-George Clooney event raises nearly $15 millionBoston Herald
Gay Marriage Fight a Risk for Obama, But Romney's Stance Is Out of Step with …The Atlantic
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US kidnap-slaying suspect kills himself; girls OK – The Associated Press

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:47:58 +0000

The Associated Press

US kidnap-slaying suspect kills himself; girls OK
The Associated Press
By ADRIAN SAINZ, AP – 6 minutes ago GUNTOWN, Mississipi (AP) — US authorities who tracked down a fugitive accused of kidnapping two girls and killing their mother and older sister said they repeatedly ordered him to surrender, but he instead pulled out …
Suspect in Tennessee murder, kidnap may be getting help, officials sayChicago Tribune
Tipster leads authorities to Mayes, 2 kidnapped girlsNECN
Fugitive Mayes kills himself; abducted girls safeLos Angeles Times
abc11.com
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President Obama says Sasha and Malia influenced his stance on gay marriage – CBS News

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:38:27 +0000

ABC News

President Obama says Sasha and Malia influenced his stance on gay marriage
CBS News
(CBS News) President Obama endorsed same-sex marriage Wednesday, just hours after North Carolina adopted a constitutional amendment to ban it — one of 41 states where same-sex marriage is illegal. President Obama's declaration does not change any law, …
Obama's gay marriage stance revealed in conversational wayWashington Post
Obama says same-sex couples should be able to marryReuters
Analysis: Obama gambles with gay marriage moveThe Associated Press
CNN International -Politico -Kansas City Star
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Celebrity hair stylist Vidal Sassoon dead at 84 – Reuters

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:38:26 +0000

CTV.ca

Celebrity hair stylist Vidal Sassoon dead at 84
Reuters
By Bob Tourtellotte | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Vidal Sassoon, hair stylist and fashion world pioneer who created a natural look in the 1960s and built a multimillion-dollar business on his name, died on Wednesday after a long battle with leukemia.
Hairstyling giant Sassoon dies at 84; his wash-and-wear hairdos freed women …Washington Post
Liberator of ladies' hair Vidal Sassoon dies at 84Seattle Post Intelligencer
Vidal Sassoon, hair stylist who revolutionized the field, dies at 84Kansas City Star
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Clooney Event Taps Big, Small Donors – Wall Street Journal

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:38:24 +0000

Financial Times

Clooney Event Taps Big, Small Donors
Wall Street Journal
By PETER NICHOLAS And ERICA ORDEN A dinner at the home of actor George Clooney on Thursday night is expected to raise as much as $15 million for President Barack Obama's re-election, surpassing anything he has raised in a single campaign event since he …
George Clooney's Obama fundraiser uses star power with a twistLos Angeles Times
More details on Obama's travel plans to fundraiser at George Clooney's Studio …Los Angeles Daily News
Obama at George Clooney's house: Neighbors brace for starmageddonSan Jose Mercury News
Politico (blog) -Patch.com -Reuters
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Maurice Sendak, Children’s Author Who Upended Tradition, Dies at 83 – New York Times

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:30:04 +0000

New York Times

Maurice Sendak, Children's Author Who Upended Tradition, Dies at 83
New York Times
Maurice Sendak, widely considered the most important children's book artist of the 20th century, who wrenched the picture book out of the safe, sanitized world of the nursery and plunged it into the dark, terrifying and hauntingly beautiful recesses of …
`Where Wild Things Are' author Maurice Sendak diesMiamiHerald.com
Maurice Sendak, author of 'Where the Wild Things Are,' dies at age 83Entertainment Weekly
Maurice Sendak, 'Wild Things' Author, Dies at 83BusinessWeek
Washington Post -Seattle Post Intelligencer
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