Unemployment claims rise during holiday week

It appears that quite a few Americans got pink slips for Christmas. In the week before the holiday, the number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits rose.

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Stocks rise after home sales report

U.S. stocks rose Thursday following a better than expected home sales report.

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Microsoft prepares superphones for 2012

Microsoft is preparing a new generation of Window Phone “superphones” for 2012, according to buzz online.

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U2, Taylor Swift lead top grossing tours of 2011

A little bit of country and lots of rock and roll made up the highest grossing tours of 2011 in North America.

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Connecticut drops insurers from Medicaid

In the past decade, most states have turned Medicaid over to private plans with hopes they could control costs and improve care.

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Fixed mortgage rates end year just under 4 percent

Average fixed mortgage rates in the United States end 2011 near all-time record lows. The 30-year fixed home loan exits the year at 3.95 percent.

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Kindle tops Amazon’s best sellers

Kindle e-readers and tablets were the most popular items purchased on Amazon.com in December.

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Popular New Year’s resolutions pop up again and again

Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. But others take the occasion to try to improve themselves.

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Border law enforcement uses more military equipment

New surveillance equipment and weapons being deployed along the U.S. border with Mexico are prompting some Mexicans to complain that U.S. law enforcement is becoming too military.

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Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba hires US lobbying firm fueling speculation it wants to buy Yahoo

Chinese e-commerce businesses Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. hired a Washington lobbying company amid speculation on the company’s intent.

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Concerned U.S. calls for immediate resolution to Egyptian crackdown on American NGOs

The United States on Thursday reacted with concern over reports of Egyptian officials raiding offices of nongovernmental organizations calling it “inconsistent with the bilateral cooperation,” the two countries have had over many years according to the U.S. State Department official.

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U.S. officials including Secretary Panetta gets active in Korean Peninsula

The United States started getting the feel of the Korean Peninsula as American officials including the top U.S. defense official reached out to their South Korean counterparts on Thursday according to the Obama Administration officials.

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U.S. announces Saudi arms deal amid tense relations with Iran

In what could send a strong message to the Gulf region, the United States on Thursday announced the signing of an arms deal worth of $29.4 billion with Saudi Arabia.

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Former Navy medic charged with injecting teen girl with lethal heroin dose

A former Navy medic known for saving lives in Afghanistan is now being charged in the death of a 14-year-old girl after he allegedly injected her with a fatal dose of heroin.

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Omega 3-rich diet linked with lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Oregon State University researchers have linked a diet high in omega 3 fatty acids and several vitamins with a decreased risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

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U.S. spending $100,000 for comedians’ India trip to spread religious tolerance

The United States this week confirmed sponsoring a trip to India next year for a trio of Indian-American comedians to spread the word of religious harmony, according to a State Department official.

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Drought highlights in 2011

Severe drought, exacerbated by poverty and conflict, hit at least four countries in 2011 — Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia — displacing hundreds of thousands of people.

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Verizon Wireless announces $2 fee on some monthly bill payments

Verizon Wireless has announced plans to charge many customers a $2 convenience fee every time they pay their monthly bill.

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Leg on Florida beach has police looking for missing persons

Police here are looking into missing persons reports as they try to get a leg up on the identify of the person whose leg washed up on a local beach.

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Plavix warning may not be needed

Plavix, a popular blood thinner, is safe and effective for patients, including those classified as “poor metabolizers” of the drug, according to a new study released Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson drops plans to run for 3rd term

Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson has dealt a blow to the Democratic Party by announcing he has dropped plans to seek a third term.

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Precious metal prices fall Wednesday, but outlook upbeat

Gold prices fell Wednesday for the fifth consecutive day. In early afternoon trading, the yellow metal was off as much as $23.50, or 1.5 percent, to $1,571.10 a troy ounce.

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Fewer than quarter of companies plan to hire in 2012

Don’t look for the unemployment picture to show signs of much improvement in 2012.

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Yemen’s controversial president heads to U.S. for medical treatment

Protests and labor strikes continued Wednesday in Yemen as its embattled president heads to the United States for medical treatment.

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Gingrich falls in national poll

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is losing steam among Republican voters, falling to a tie in a new national poll.

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U.S. calls Russian human rights report “useful mechanism”

The United States on Wednesday refused to call a critical Russian human rights report as interfering in internal affairs instead Washington welcomed it as a useful mechanism according to the State Department official.

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New York Times sells regional newspapers for $143 million

The New York Times Company announced the sale of its regional newspapers for $143 million in cash.

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U.S. abstains from passing judgement on Arab League finding nothing disturbing in Syria

The United States on Wednesday tried to avoid commenting on press reports about Arab League mission member labeling sanguinary events in Syria as nothing disturbing according to the State Department.

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New York Times scrambles after accidentally canceling millions of subscriptions

The New York Times on Wednesday went into a damage control overdrive to salvage subscribers after canceling subscriptions of millions according to emails received by the subscribers.

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U.S. welcomes Japanese government further action on relocation

The United States on Wednesday welcomed the developments as the Government of Japan submitted its environmental impact report for the Futenma Replacement Facility to the Okinawa Prefectural Government according to the Pentagon.

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Miami home sprayed with bullets for second time, pastor wounded

A hail of bullets struck a Miami home for the second time in two months badly wounding a pastor on Tuesday morning.

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Romney ahead in Iowa as caucus countdown draws closer

A new Iowa poll shows former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney leading the GOP pack as the state prepares to hold its primary caucuses on January 3.

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U.S. warns Iran against blocking Strait of Hormuz

A day after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the United States on Wednesday sternly warned the Islamic nation against blocking the world’s most important oil transit channel, which links the Gulf’s petroleum-exporting nations like Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to the Indian [...]

Government must pay $17.8 million to family of Marine Corps jet crash victims

A federal judge Wednesday awarded $17.8 million to surviving family members of four people killed when a Marine Corps jet crashed into their southern California house in 2008.

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Officials warns debris from Japanese tsunami could soon reach U.S.

Federal officials are warning that debris from the earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of Japan nine months ago could soon reach the United States.

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U.S. police fatalities rise 13 percent in 2011

The number of police officers killed in the line of duty rose 13 percent in 2011, preliminary figures released Wednesday from the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund show.

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IRIN’s pick of the year 2011

Computers and mobile phones are already essential to humanitarian planning, and 2011 saw the growth of technology-based humanitarian interventions, from the use of GPS (global positioning systems) to provide early weather warnings to real-time health reporting.

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Ten big stories in 2011

It’s been a roller coaster of a year in HIV and AIDS. AIDS turned 30 in 2011, and with new evidence of the effectiveness of HIV treatment as prevention, experts are increasingly talking about “the end of AIDS.”

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U.S. stocks slip in early trading Wednesday after successful Italian debt auction

United States stocks slipped Wednesday after a successful auction of Italian debt gave European stocks a boost but failed to excite equity traders here in the states.

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Economists bit more hopeful as 2011 comes to an end

Economists see the glass as a tad more full than empty, but just barely so, when questioned about the future of the U.S. economy as 2011 comes to an end.

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Giuliani Rancic back at work two weeks after double mastectomy

E! News host Guiliana Rancic was back on the set Tuesday just two weeks after undergoing a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.

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Sinead O’Connor ends fourth marriage after 16 days

If you thought the Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries marriage and divorce was quick, nothing compares to Sinead O’Connor’s latest marriage and spilt.

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S&P index says home prices down for sixth straight month

U.S. residential house prices dropped by 1.2 percent in October compared with September, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city index.

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Christmas online sales jump 16.4 percent

Folks took time out from friends, family, food and festivities to shop online Christmas Day.

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U.S. consumer confidence up more than forecast

Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in December to the highest level in eight months, helped by an improving job market that helped gain ground lost following the mid-year government budget battles and credit rating downgrades.

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Painkiller 10 times stronger than Vicodin in the works

A new painkiller, Zohydro, 10 times stronger than Vicodin, is in development and has health experts alarmed about possible abuse.

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Pentagon acknowledges sexual harassment at academies, suggests improvements

The United States Department of Defense released a report suggesting policies to tackle sexual harassment and violence at the military service academies as there was an increase in the number of incidents compared to the last year according to the DoD release.

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White House prepares third U.S. debt ceiling hike

President Barack Obama’s administration is preparing to ask Congress to raise the national debt ceiling by $1.2 trillion.

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The Adventures of Tintin

107 minutes In theaters December 25, 2011 Rating: PG, Animated adventure Tintin is herehere. Finally. Of course, just how grateful each of us is about the arrival of The Adventures of Tintin will vary wildly.

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War Horse

146 minutes In theaters December 25, 2011 Rating: PG-13, Drama It’s the story of a horse. And his boy. And their war.

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Top Ten Movies of 2011

Top Ten lists are arbitrary, nonsensical, and silly. Also useful and irresistible.

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Cheetah, famed chimp of Tarzan movies, dies at 80

A chimpanzee famous as the sidekick of Tarzan, played by Johnny Weismuller in the 1930s, has died at an animal preserve here.

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Our most-watched films of 2011

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DEA: Mexican drug cartel extortion moving more into U.S.

Mexican drug cartels are increasingly demanding protection fees from retail businesses on the U.S. side of the border, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Pick of the year 2011

Volcanic flooding (rain mixed with lava) greeted us at the start of 2011 in Indonesia and we wrapped up the year with billions of cubic meters of water bearing down on Thailand’s capital, and the southern Philippines caught off-guard by storms, which killed more than 1,000 in December.

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Five faces we were watching in 2011

From scientific breakthroughs to herbal “cures,” HIV was never far from the headlines in 2011.

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Sears to shutter up to 120 Kmart, Sears stores

Attention Kmart shoppers. On Tuesday, Sears announced it will close between 100 and 120 Kmart and Sears stores after lackluster holiday sales.

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Stocks little changed at the open Tuesday

U.S. stocks were little changed at the open Tuesday after markets were closed Monday for the Christmas holiday.

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Mother-toddler bond linked to obesity

Children who have poor emotional relationships with their mothers are more than twice as likely to become obese, according to a new study.

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David Lee Roth to rejoin Van Halen for 2012 tour

Van Halen has announced a 2012 tour, featuring David Lee Roth, to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

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Final week for 2011 stocks should be quiet in U.S.

The final week for 2011 stocks is expected to be quiet in the United States as many traders and investors extend their Christmas holiday time off.

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Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission Impossible’ cruises to top spot at holiday weekend box office

Tom Cruise’s “Mission Impossible-Ghost Protocol” took the No.1 spot at the North American box office over the holiday weekend.

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Hepatitis B vaccine recommended for diabetic adults

New government guidelines recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all unvaccinated adults, aged 19 to 59, with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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Let the returns and exchanges begin

The season for giving and receiving gifts is now Christmas Past. Now, it is the season for returning unwanted presents.

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Mistrust gets attention as U.S. makes public report on deadly cross-border incident

The U.S. Central Command on Monday made public its investigation into the November cross-border engagement with Pakistani military forces that resulted in the death of 24 Pakistani soldiers and plunging to a new ebb the crucial anti-terror relationship between the two nations.

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CDC: Swine flu found in five states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that 12 people in five states have been infected with the swine flu.

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Matthew McConaughey engaged to long-time girlfriend

Sorry to break the news, ladies, but another “hot” Hollywood bachelor is officially off the market.

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Three dead in Florida helicopter crash

Three people flying to a central Florida hospital to harvest organs were killed early Monday when their helicopter crashed in a wooded area in the next county.

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For Hospitals, There’s No App For That

Hospitals are usually eager to embrace the latest medical technology, but the road to deploying tablet computers has been bumpy.

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Seven found dead in Texas Christmas Day murder-suicide

Police in this Dallas suburb were untangling a mystery Monday: Why was the Christmas morning opening of presents suddenly interrupted by gunfire that killed six people and, apparently, the shooter?

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No. 1 worry among Americans is the economy

It’s the economy that keeps Americans up at night, on edge and worried, revealed a new CNN/ORC International poll released Friday.

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Space station gets early Christmas ‘gift’ — three more astronauts

A Russian Soyuz capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Friday with three astronauts, bringing the capsule back to full staffing after a failed cargo ship launch in August disrupted flight schedules.

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GOP presidential candidates want limits on Supreme Court rulings

Republican presidential candidates are increasingly taking aim at the Supreme Court as they get closer to the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses.

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Pakistan refuses U.S. report; Washington readies to pay for 24 deaths

Pakistan has refused to even listen to a briefing on the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) investigation into the cross-border incident which resulted in the death of 24 Pakistani military personnel but the U.S. State Department announced Pakistan had not refused, just postponed the acceptance of the report.

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Christmas stocking for Lake Chabot; 1,000 pounds of fish set for “planting”

Anglers will be treated to a bountiful catch, including rainbow trout, in Lake Chabot soon after the state completes its fish planting of more than 1,000 pounds’ worth of fish next week.

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Top maternity hospitals In Mass. stop early elective deliveries

There are lots of reasons why an expectant mother and her doctor might choose to deliver the baby before its due date: the health of mom or baby, the doctor’s schedule, the demands of work, or even to hit or avoid a specific birthday.

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Best Buy cancels some online orders before Christmas

Best Buy, the world’s largest consumer electronics retailer, canceled some online orders just days before Christmas after it ran out of “hot” items.

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U.S. stocks little changed early after durable goods report

U.S. stocks opened higher Friday after a mixed November durable goods orders report that showed a 3.8 percent increase, the most in four months.

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Melanie Amaro wins ‘X Factor’

Melanie Amaro’s dream came true Thursday night when she won the first season of the “X Factor” and a $5 million record deal.

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A health insurance plan President Gingrich might support

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has been pounded by his opponents for once backing a mandate that people buy health insurance.

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NORAD set to track Santa

Don’t look for Santa Claus up in the sky, on the rooftop, or down the chimney. The best way to keep tabs on jolly old St. Nick and his team of reindeer is to call or log on to NORAD.

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Wild horse round-up, castration in Nevada suspended after lawsuit

Conservationists have welcomed the decision of the Bureau of Land Management to delay a roundup of mustangs in central Nevada, which came a week after the filing of a federal lawsuit.

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Stocks up after jobless claims hit 3 1/2-year lows

U.S. stocks rose Thursday following news that the number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits hit a 3 1/2-year low.

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Wal-Mart pulls formula after baby’s death

Wal-Mart announced the recall of a batch of powdered infant formula from more than 3,000 of its stores nationwide after a newborn Missouri boy died who had been fed the formula.

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More Americans expected to hit the road this holiday, while airlines take a hit

Despite the lackluster economy, the Christmas spirit lives. A new survey from AAA finds that Americans will travel in record numbers this holiday season.

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Mortgage rates fall to historic lows once again

How low can they go? That is the question many people are asking after the average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages hit new lows again for the week ending Dec. 22.

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Boehner predicts House won’t pass payroll tax extension

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‘X Factor’ down to final three

Who will be the winner of the $5 million recording contract?

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U.S. military seeks new supply routes into Afghanistan to avoid Pakistan

While the U.S. military admitted mistakes Thursday that led to the Nov. 26 NATO bombing of Pakistani troops, a new Senate report underscored the need to find different supply routes into Afghanistan that avoid Pakistan.

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Texas insurers could send out $160 million In rebates next year — maybe

Starting in 2012, health insurance plans in Texas — and most of the rest of the country — may have to cough up millions of dollars in rebates to customers.

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Bank of America to settle Countrywide discrimination suit for $335 million

Bank of America (BoA) will settle a dispute with the U.S. Justice Department stemming from home loan discrimination.

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Needle-Exchange Programs Face New Federal Funding Ban

Federal funding for needle-exchange programs — a controversial concept that public health advocates have long argued prevents the spread of HIV and other diseases — is about to be prohibited once more, just two years after Congress lifted a 21-year ban.

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BREAKING: CENTCOM investigation finds U.S. acted in self defense in deadly Pakistan incident

The U.S. on Thursday announced that American forces acted in self-defense and with appropriate force after coming under fire during a Nov. 25-26 cross-border incident and denied allegations of intentional targeting of Pakistani military forces.

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HIV and the risk of non-communicable diseases

While antiretroviral drugs have significantly improved the life expectancy of people living with HIV, the virus – and often the ARVs themselves – can make people more susceptible to non-communicable diseases than the rest of the population.

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We Bought a Zoo

124 minutes In theaters Dec. 23, 2011 Rating: PG, Comedy-drama It’s that pronoun in the title that tells you most of what you need to know here: director Cameron Crowe’s first movie in six years is decidedly, dependably, and definitively a family affair.

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Christmas clash: Vancouver church officials resign as homeless shelter to close earlier than planned

Vancouver’s First United Church isn’t feeling the Christmas spirit after a long-standing fight over how to help the homeless has led to the resignation of three local leaders following plans to shutter the shelter earlier than planned.

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Hispanic community’s opinions strong on Supreme Court immigration case

The Hispanic community is voicing strong opinions on a state immigration law case the Supreme Court has agreed to hear early next year.

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Billboard Hot 100 – Top 50 Singles (12/24/2011)

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine.

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The Artist

100 minutes In theaters Dec. 23, 2011 Rating: PG-13, Comedy The Artist is a love story, all right. But the lovers are the movies…and us.

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Stocks jump on good news from both sides of the Atlantic

U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday following data that showed the housing market showed marked improvement in November.

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Analyzing Romney’s leadership on health care

The issue that defines Mitt Romney’s years as governor of Massachusetts is health care. It is sometimes a political albatross for the governor as he campaigns for president. But it is also proof, Romney says, that he could bridge party divisions in Washington.

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Senate, House remain at odds over ‘Doc Fix’ dilemma

A Senate-passed bill to stop a Medicare physician pay cut, among other provisions like a payroll tax cut extension, was denied a vote by House Republicans Tuesday afternoon. Until lawmakers pass legislation to avert it, doctors face a 27 percent pay cut at the beginning of next year.

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Supreme Court to rule on disputes between state, federal governments

The schedule of hearings the Supreme Court announced this week shows the court is headed toward a pivotal confrontation between states’ rights and federal authority.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

160 minutes In theaters December 21, 2011 Rating: R, Thriller “I want you to help me catch a killer of women.”

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President Obama urges action as the Republican House members refuse to act

President Barack Obama on Tuesday interrupted the daily briefing at the White House by his spokesman Jay Carney to urge the House of Representatives to pass a two-month extension already passed by the Senate by a overwhelming bipartisan support.

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Oracle misses expectations, shares fall after the bell

Wall Street oracles did not see this coming.After the closing bell on Tuesday, shares of Oracle fell after the software maker reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed Wall Street’s expectations.

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Kepler discovers more planets

NASA scientists announced the discovery of two Earth sized planets orbiting a Sun-like star some 945 light years away.

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The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

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Jewish body condemns House GOP over Holocaust rhetoric

A Washington-based Jewish body has slammed House Republicans for killing a Democratic resolution condemning Rep. Allen West of Florida over his recent invocation of Joseph Goebbels to attack Democrats.

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FAA to issue rules on pilot fatigue more than a year after deadline

The Federal Aviation Administration was expected on Wednesday to release new rules to prevent accidents in commercial airlines due to pilot fatigue.

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New Music Video by Keize – Never Let Go

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Playboy issue featuring Lindsay Lohan selling well

Lindsay Lohan has a hit on her hands.No, the troubled actress is not starring in an award-winning film. The hit she is currently experiencing is from her spread in the January/February issue of Playboy.

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Canada denies Iran a consulate in Vancouver

Canada will not allow Iran to establish a diplomatic consulate in Vancouver as tensions rise over Tehran’s continued push for nuclear power.

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U.S. cautious in reaction to death, succession in North Korea

Officials across the U.S. government reacted with caution Monday to the weekend death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il, instead collectively conveying America’s unwavering commitment to South Korea.

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D.C. sting nets $7 million worth of drugs, guns

A year-long operation by police in the District of Columbia, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives culminated in the arrests of dozens of suspects on Monday and the confiscation of $7.1 million worth of guns and narcotics.

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Five killed in Texas plane crash

A 2-year-old child was among five people killed Monday night when a plane went down in a pasture in central Texas.

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‘Underwear bomber’ wants new attorney

The young Nigerian man who will forever be known as the “underwear bomber” wants a new lawyer because he believes his court-appointed counsel has misled him as his sentencing fast approaches.

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U.S. highlights landmine clearances, optimistic about future

The United States on Monday released a report stressing the positive global impact of U.S. financial support for the safe disposal of small arms, light weapons, munitions as wells as removal of landmines.

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Blood pressure drug may prevent COPD in some smokers

A drug currently prescribed to treat high blood pressure may protect smokers from developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Analysis: ‘Most Poor’ hospitals have highest readmission rates

Academic studies have found that hospitals treating a higher proportion of low-income patients are more likely than others to have higher readmission rates.

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Obama supports payroll tax bill; Keystone pipeline in limbo

The White House has thrown its support behind the end-of-year legislative package that included an extension of the reduction in payroll taxes for Americans for two months, according to a senior administration official.

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Beach Boys are back with 50th anniversary tour, album

Good vibrations are reverberating across the globe after surf rock group The Beach Boys announced a 50th anniversary tour and new album.

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HHS gives states flexibility on health law’s ‘essential benefits’

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Obama applauds Senate decision, pushes Congress to nod

President Barack Obama on Saturday called on Congress to pass the payroll tax cut for a full year after applauding the Senate for passing a two-month extension of the bill.

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Britney Spears gets engaged

Britney Spears is getting hitched–for the third time.

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Woman burned alive in NY elevator

A man dressed as an exterminator walked into an elevator in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, on Saturday doused an elderly woman with flammable liquid and set her ablaze.

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Hats that won’t leave you with helmet head

Don’t wear a hat just because it fits your head. Experiment and follow the recent trend in head coverings that are not the traditional, the ordinary or the average.

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Michigan hunter takes down huge bull on first elk hunt

The absence of snow made it more difficult for hunter to find elk tracks, but it was not a problem for Ada hunter Joe Zupancic, who dropped a huge 7 by 6 bull on his first elk hunt.

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Two people die this year from brain-eating amoeba caught by using sinus-irrigation device

A DeSoto Parish woman became the second person to die this year in Louisiana from a brain-eating amoeba that she caught after using a nose-irrigation device.

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Tyson recalls more than 40,000 pounds of ground beef

Tyson Fresh Meats recalled more than 40,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E.coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced.

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Childhood cancer drug could cause heart problems later in life

Drugs that effectively treat pediatric cancers may cause heart problems when child patients become adults, according to a new study.

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Blizzard may bring dangerous conditions to Southwest

It looks like it is going to be a White Christmas for many residents in the Southwest.

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Sherlock Holmes’ sequel leads North American box office

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Republican operative to be sentenced Monday for stealing mayor’s money

A Republican operative convicted of defrauding New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg of more than $1 million is scheduled to be sentenced Monday.

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African American women and the obesity epidemic

It’s not news that Americans are dealing with an obesity epidemic. But the problem is particularly acute among African-American women.

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Feds face challenges in launching U.S. health exchange

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‘Whatever’ tops the most annoying word in conversation

Whatever! It’s like, you know. I’m just sayin’– seriously!

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Saudi Prince invests $300 million in Twitter

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Tatal and his investment company announced Monday they have taken a $300 million stake in the micro-blogging site Twitter.

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Study: Nearly 1 in 3 will be arrested by age 23

Nearly one in three people will be arrested by the time they reach the age of 23, a new study shows.

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Bi-Lo buys Winn Dixie in $530 million deal

A favorite axiom on Wall Street is to buy low and sell high.

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U.S. stocks up on open Monday despite lower European markets

U.S. stocks were up on the open Monday after European markets came off early lows.

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Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputy was shot on I-17 Freeway

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Officials have stated that motorcyclist stopped for speeding on I-17 just south of Dunlap has shot a Maricopa County sheriff’s deputy in the foot.

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P.S.3 THE BIGGEST JERKOFF

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G Mar Steps into the Artist Spotlight with Red Bone

Hey boys and girls its your man Big Mav and I’m back with another one. I felt like I owed ya’ll some really good R&B music so this time I’m showcasing some talent out of the Chicago area.

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Thousands of disoriented birds die in southern Utah

A massive clean-up and rescue operation in southern Utah continued on Wednesday after thousands of migratory birds crash landed onto highways and parking lots early this week.

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“America’s Got Talent” has got Howard Stern for a judge

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Lady Gaga is Forbes’ top-earning woman in music

She wasn’t born this way. But she’s enjoying it now.Lady Gaga had a monster of a year.

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Study finds gay men live healthier lives in states that allow same-sex marriage

Gay men in states that offer legal protection for same-sex couples lead healthier, less stress-filled lives, according to a new study.

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Chimpanzees may no longer be needed for medical experiments

While acknowledging the benefits achieved over the years from conducting medical research using chimpanzees, a new federal report says such experiments are now largely unnecessary.

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A Texas-sized Medicaid deal

The deal that federal regulators struck with Texas this week to expand managed care coverage for the poor allows both Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican presidential contender, and a Democratic White House to claim victory for their very different healthcare agendas.

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How lawsuits can stymie some automatic cuts

Automatic spending cuts, triggered by a state’s budget process, can give lawmakers political cover to slash funding to popular programs. In California, though, advocates are seizing on legal strategies to make some services budget bulletproof.

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NY high school students suspended for sparking mass ‘Tebowing’

Three Long Island high school students were suspended this week for “Tebowing,” the stance made popular by Denver Broncos’ quarterback Tim Tebow where he falls to one knee and rests his fist on his forehead.

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Gold moves higher Friday after several days of heavy selling

It looked like gold had lost its luster over the past several days, yet gold bugs maintain the downward trend is only temporary.

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Vera Wang expands into menswear and juniors

Vera Wang, the iconic designer perhaps best known for her haute couture bridal gowns, is branching out into menswear and juniors.

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Christopher Hitchens, author and talk show regular, dies at 62

Christopher Hitchens, the controversial, captivating and combative British-born literary critic, author, talk show regular and journalist died in a Texas hospital Thursday night from complications related to esophageal cancer.

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Fitch downgrades world’s top banks

Citing “increased challenges the financial markets face,” Fitch Ratings on Friday downgraded several of the world’s leading banks.

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Facebook rolls out Timeline for all users

Facebook has globally rolled out its new Timeline interface that transforms the traditional Facebook profile.

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Stagnant consumer price data sends U.S. stocks higher

U.S. stocks soared higher Friday after new data showed that inflation does not appear to be a problem.

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Teen smoking, drinking at historic lows, but marijuana use high

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Dozens of black widow spiders almost stored on Navy ship

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Mine burst injures seven in Idaho

Seven miners in northern Idaho were injured Wednesday when the mineral mine they were working in experienced a rock blast.

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Treasury sells 30-year bonds at record lows

The U.S. Treasury Department sold $13 billion in 30-year bonds Wednesday at a record low yield of 2.925 percent.

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Texas Instruments to move to NASDAQ

Texas Instruments is ditching the New York Stock Exchange for the NASDAQ.

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Man drives off cliff while trying to view meteor shower

A Los Angeles man trying to watch the Geminid meteor shower Wednesday night instead caught the view of a fast approaching cliff bottom.

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CDC: 1 in 4 women victims of severe violence

Sexual violence is a widespread problem in the United States, and the majority of its victims are affected early in life, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Carrier IQ faces federal probe

U.S. federal investigators are probing claims that software from Carrier IQ, which is installed on about 150 million cellphones, has been used to track user activity and send data to carriers without customers’ consent.

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U.S. stocks up Thursday on jobs data

U.S. stocks opened higher Thursday buoyed by jobs data.

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Auctions sell Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels, Steve Jobs’ Apple contract for millions

Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels fetched a record $115 million at auction Tuesday night, while the contract signed by Apple’s confounders that established Apple as a company sold for $1.35 million.

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Postal Service delays closings until May 15

The U.S. Postal Service has agreed to delay the closings of any more post office or mail facilities until May 15, 2012, to give Congress more time to come up with a plan to help the cash-strapped service.

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Gold continues to decline on follow-through selling

Gold prices continued to decline Wednesday, pressured by heavy selling follow-through and a falling euro.

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Time’s Person of the Year is ‘The Protestor’

“The Protestor” is Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2011 as protestors, from Occupy Wall Street to the Middle East, continue to make front page news.

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Lindsay Lohan back in court

Lindsay Lohan is due back in court Wednesday to give her first progress update under new strict probation requirements intended to keep close tabs on the troubled actress, and more recently, Playboy cover model.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

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Medicare ‘Doc Fix’ debate shifts to Senate

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with Politico Pro’s Matt DoBias about the latest developments on Capitol Hill concerning a pending Medicare physician payment cut set to take effect Jan. 1 without passage of a “doc fix.”

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Cargo ship, tanker collide in Houston channel

A cargo vessel and a tanker collided in the Houston Ship Channel Tuesday morning, prompting the Coast Guard to shut down portion of the seaway to vessel traffic.

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Stocks drop Wednesday as euro declines

U.S. stocks slipped into the red Wednesday morning as the euro currency dropped below $1.30 and rising borrowing costs for Italy kept investors jittery.

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Markets back off after Fed meeting; hold gains

Federal policy makers left interest rates unchanged Tuesday and also made no change to its policy of selling short term holdings and reinvesting them into longer term securities.

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Lowes decision to pull ad sparks more controversy

Home-improvement chain Lowes’ decision to pull its advertising from a Muslim television show has sparked criticism and allegations of bias.

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Young Adult ( **1/2 )

91 minutes
In theaters December 16, 2011
Rating: R, Comedy-drama
As adults go, she’s about as young as they get.

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Two bodies turn up in fuel at Florida power plant

A body was found Tuesday in the fuel sent to the McIntosh power plant in Lakeland, Florida.

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Bones found on Long Island believed to be those of missing prostitute

Police say they have found the remains of a New Jersey woman whose disappearance last year led to the discovery of human bodies in Long Island.

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Industry welcomes Obama administration lease sale in Gulf of Mexico

Oil and gas pundits on Tuesday welcomed the announcement from the Obama administration of the sale of major oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.

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Administration ties Medicaid managed care expansion to performance

The managed care industry’s growing role in Medicaid got a boost Monday when the Obama administration approved Texas’ plan to shift one million additional recipients into private health plans by 2013.

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Hospitals Adopt Drug Industry Sales Strategy

In northwest Indiana, Carrie Sota visits five or six doctors’ offices every work day as part of her new sales job.

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Number of married adults in U.S. hits all time low

More and more Americans seem to be borrowing a line from Mae West: “Marriage is a great institution, but I’m not ready for an institution.”

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Mortgage refinancing jumped last week

Applications for refinancing jumped 4.1 percent for the week ending Dec. 9, even as demand for new home purchases stalled, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

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Mistletoe shortage means many may get the kiss off this year

Shortages of mistletoe means many may just get a kiss-off this holiday season.

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Study: Unsafe sex linked to too much alcohol

Drinking too much alcohol can lead to unsafe sex, a new study confirms.

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Music exec John Atterberry dies after Hollywood shooting

Longtime music executive John Atterberry died Monday, just a few days after being shot in the face and neck during a shooting rampage by a crazed gunman on the streets of Hollywood.

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New Facebook program aims to prevent suicide

Facebook launched a program Tuesday that enables users who express suicidal thoughts on the social networking site to instantly connect with a crisis counselor through Facebook’s “chat” messaging system.

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‘Creative’ tops list of most overused resume buzzwords

Are you a creative, motivated, dynamic individual who is highly organized, effective, has good communication skills, is great at problem solving and has an excellent track record? If you are, you are a cliche, according to the career network site LinkedIn.

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Highest ranking woman plans to leave Pentagon

Michele Flournoy, the Undersecretary of Defense and the highest ranking female civilian to hold a Defense Department position, announced Monday she will step down.

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San Francisco minimum wage to top $10 an hour

San Francisco will make history on New Year’s Day.

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H&M to launch ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ clothing

Trish Summerville, costume designer of the film based on Stieg Larsson’s best selling mystery series, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” has collaborated with Sweden’s H&M to create a 30-piece clothing collection inspired by Lisbeth Salander, the computer hacking investigator protagonist.

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Google acquires Internet company music manager RightFlow

In a move that will help YouTube pay musicians, parent company Google announced Monday it has acquired RightFlow Inc., a small firm that tracks and processes royalty payments to songwriters and music publishers.

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Mac App Store downloads hit 100 million

Apple Inc. has distributed more than 100 million programs through its Mac App Store since the e-market’s debut in January.

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House to vote on tougher sanctions against Iran for nuclear program

The House of Representatives plans to vote on two bills as soon as Tuesday to increase economic sanctions against Iran for what U.S. lawmakers say is Iran’s program to develop nuclear weapons.

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Two major publishers announce bad news for newspaper industry

It’s beginning to be a tough week for newspapers, with one major publication announcing a round of lay-offs, while another publisher announces bankruptcy.

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Sen. McCain lambasts both as President Obama, Premier al-Maliki meet

Republican Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain on Monday criticized the policies of visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and President Barack Obama for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq.

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Berwick: Don’t blame Medicare, Medicaid. It’s the delivery system

Dr. Donald Berwick, who oversaw Medicare and Medicaid until earlier this month, defended the programs Monday, but said they are trapped in a U.S. health system that promotes wasteful spending and inefficient care.

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Four soldiers die in Washington state chopper crash

Four soldiers died Monday night after two military helicopters crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state.

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Coverage of bariatric surgery spotty for obese kids

As obesity among young people continues to rise, a growing number of clinicians and researchers say that weight-loss surgery may be their best chance to take off significant weight and either correct or avoid conditions like diabetes and heart disease, which often go hand-in-hand with obesity.

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Cilantro recalled because of possible salmonella contamination

Cilantro from a California distributor may be contaminated with salmonella and a recall has been issued for more than 6,140 cartons of the herb.

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Mysterious explosion kills Oregon man

Police in Oregon are investigating what was inside a box that exploded in the town of Canby, killing a 31-year-old man.

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ADHD drugs safe for adults

Drugs used to treat attention deficit disorder, including Ritalin and Adderall, are safe for adults’ hearts even though they can increase blood pressure and heart rate, a new study finds.

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Loud TV commericals may soon be toned down

Love ‘em or hate ‘em. TV commercials are here to stay.

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Retail sales in U.S. for November disappoint

U.S. retail sales in November rose at the slowest pace in five months, another indication that the economy is still sluggish and consumers are holding on tightly to their wallets.

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U.S. stocks rebound ahead of Fed meeting

U.S. stocks opened up Tuesday after surprisingly good economic data out of Germany and a successful auction of Spanish debt pushed European markets higher.

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Get ready for busiest IPO week in four years

Eleven firms are expected to debut in initial public offerings this week in what is expected to be the busiest week for IPOs in four years.

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Ford recalling cars over faulty lug nuts

Ford is recalling Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans for faulty wheel lugs.

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New York lawmakers urge TSA to assign passenger advocates

Lawmakers from New York are calling for the Transportation Security Administration to designate a passenger advocate in every airport in response to a spate of complaints among elderly women about being strip-searched.

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Breast cancer treatments linked to cognitive problems in survivors

Breast cancer survivors may face cognitive problems several years after being treated for the disease, according to a new study.

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Jennifer Aniston named ‘Sexiest Woman of All Time’ by Men’s Health magazine

Mens Health magazine has just released its annual list of the 100 Hottest Women of All Time, and Jennifer Aniston takes the crown as the sexiest.

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Few women get breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Despite the known cosmetic and psychological advantages, few women undergo breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

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Stocks open lower on eurozone deal doubts

Wall Street stocks fell on the open Monday as doubts continued to linger that a deal over economic integration in Europe will not be enough to keep the region’s two-year sovereign debt crisis from spreading farther.

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Boy dies after wisdom tooth surgery

A 14-year-old boy died last week after having his wisdom teeth pulled.

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Man fakes mom’s obituary to get time off

Police in Pennsylvania arrested a man after he allegedly published a fake obituary for his mother in an attempt to get paid for bereavement time from his job.

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‘New Year’s Eve’ tops very weak box office weekend

It isn’t even Christmas, but “New Year’s Eve” has arrived at the box office.

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Google doodle celebrates 84th birthday of computer chip inventor

Robert Noyce, often referred to as the “Mayor of Silicon Valley,” was honored with a Google Doodle on Monday for his 84th birthday.

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Gingrich’s national lead continues to grow

Another national poll confirms former House Speaker Newt Gingrich holds a double-digit lead over his Republican rivals as we head into primary season.

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White House reiterates urgency to renew payroll tax cut bill

The White House on Friday debunked the efforts from the Republican lawmakers to introduce a payroll extension plan with the Keystone pipeline project in it with a statement lambasting the Republican efforts as harmful to millions of Americans.

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Virginia Tech shooter was student at nearby school

Police have identified the shooter in Thursday’s incident at Virginia Tech in which a campus police officer was killed.

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Florida eyeing cuts to Medicaid

Like other states, Florida is feeling squeezed by the soaring cost of Medicaid.

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Google unveils “Find My Face” recognition tool

Search engine and internet giant Google debuted “Find My Face” on Thursday. The new tool designed for its Google+ users is Google’s first step into the growing field of social facial recognition.

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Skip the raw cookie dough–always, scientist warns

Come on. Fess up.You always sneak a sample of the raw cookie dough and savor licking the sticky, sweet, battered spoon.
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Twitter redesigns its site, aims for simplicity

Twitter, the site which lets people send and receive messages called “tweets” in up to 140 characters, unveiled a new design Thursday aimed at widening its appeal.

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For Spring 2012 fashion, think orange

Want to know what the newest color trend for Spring 2012 is? It’s orange–orange you glad you asked.

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Coca-Cola moves its top secret formula

For the first time since 1925, Coca-Cola has moved its top secret formula.

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Five killed in Las Vegas helicopter crash

A pilot and four passengers were killed when a helicopter slammed into a mountainside as they were heading to a remote site near Lake Mead on a tour of the Las Vegas Strip and Hoover Dam, federal authorities said.

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Pacific Sunwear to close 200 stores in next 14 monts

Teen focused, surfer-dude retailer Pacific Sunwear of California announced Wednesday that it plans to close as many as 200 under-performing stores in the next 14 months as sales continue to slump.

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Study: America’s most mobile savvy customers are in Houston

The most mobile savvy shoppers in the United States hail from Houston, Texas, according to a new report compiled from The Interactive Advertising Bureau and its Mobile Marketing Center of Excellence.

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Ryan Seacrest could replace Matt Lauer on NBC’s “Today”

“American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest could be a possible successor to Matt Lauer on NBC’s “Today” show if Lauer steps down next year.

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Man shoots self as he reaches for cell phone

A Minnesota man got an unwelcome wakeup call this week when he reached to answer his cell phone but ended up shooting himself with his handgun instead.

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Michelle Duggar miscarries

Michelle Duggar, the realty TV star made famous as the mother of 19, has miscarried.

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Worcester firefighter dies in apartment fire

One Worcester, Massachusetts, firefighter was killed Thursday and another was injured while looking for a missing tenant in a burning apartment building.

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Actor Harry Morgan dead at 96

Actor Harry Morgan has passed away at the age of 96. A well-liked character actor, Morgan appeared in more than 100 films and was widely known as Detective Bill Gannon on “Dragnet” and Col. Sherman T. Potter in “M*A*S*H.”

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Nation pauses to remember Pearl Harbor

Seventy years ago Wednesday, 2,400 people were killed in a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Missing woman’s pocketbook found on Long Island beach

Police re-examining a marsh on Long Island have found a pocketbook that belonged to a missing woman whose disappearance last year led to the discovery of 10 sets of human remains.

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Florida governor rebuffs comic’s request to pee in cup

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday faced an embarrassing situation when a Daily Show reporter asked the governor to “pee in a cup” during his state budget news conference with reporters.

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Alec Baldwin vows not to use American Airlines again after getting kick-off flight

Just a day after American Airlines kicked off Alec Baldwin from one of its flights, the ‘30 Rock’ celebrity has blasted the airlines and claimed that he was singled out for not turning off his phone while other passengers’ were ignored of the same act.

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Google doodle celebrates Mexican artist Diego Rivera

Mexican artist Diego Rivera was honored Thursday with a Google doodle on what would have been the 125th birthday of the creator of elaborate and politically charged murals.

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Color of your plate may affect how much you eat

Dieters take note. The color of your plate may affect how much you eat.

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Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers among inductees into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The names of those inducted as the 2012 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are an eclectic mix.

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JC Penney buying $38.5 million stake in Martha Stewart Living

Domestic diva Martha Stewart has inked a deal with JC Penney.

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Alec Baldwin booted from plane for refusing to quit cellphone game

Boys and their toys!Alec Baldwin was kicked off a flight in Los Angels for playing a game on his cellphone.

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Roy Orbison’s widow dies at 60

The widow of rock n’ roll pioneer Roy Orbison, Barbara Orbison, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 60.

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Gifts for the fashion conscious woman

Some may call her high maintenance. But we say she is a woman of style.

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Winter Blast

Come out to The Clubhouse in Tempe for the first annual Winter Blast with live performances featuring Sammie, Y. G. , Willy Northpole, and more.

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Minnesota health exchange demonstrations online for public review

For more than a year, Minnesotans have heard about health insurance exchanges.

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Wu-Tang Clan

Emerging in 1993, when Dr. Dre’s G-funk had overtaken the hip-hop world, the Staten Island, NY-based Wu-Tang Clan proved to be the most revolutionary rap group of the mid-’90s – and only partially because of their music.

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Eliazabeth Taylor’s items on display at Christie’s

A display of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry, clothing and other memorabilia opened at Christie’s in New York City on Saturday.

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Don’t buy, rent your kids Christmas toys

We have seen it before. Some young kids are more enamored by the box than the actual present.

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Recession Proof Party

With Los Marijuanos, Kush House Records, Zig Zag, DJ Area 4, J. Hornay, Skywriter, & Bloodshot Bandits

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Michael Kors to go public

The IPO calendar over the past several months has been buzzing about internet and social networking companies.

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The Kush Box Before Christmas

feat. Yaymee K., Legece The Legend, Hotwater, Worst Case Scenario, Death Before Dying, MondoGrillz, Pinnacle, Zee Dubb, J.R.E., The Mission Life Project, & more

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Rosie O’Donnell engaged to Michelle Rounds

Rosie O’Donnell, 49, is engaged to her girlfriend Michelle Rounds, the TV’s host reps confirm.

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The Blunt Club feat. Delmos Wade, Ariano, Pickster One, & DJ Element

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Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife arrested in Colorado

Brooke Mueller, the ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen, was arrested early Saturday in Colorado and charged with assault and cocaine possession, police reported.

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The most corrupt country in the world is Somalia

For the fifth year, Somalia sits atop the most corrupt country list, as its politicians continue to come up with new ways to profit from the country’s misery.

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Man accidentally packs marijuana joint in son’s lunch

People often do dumb things when they’re high, and Connecticut man proved he was no exception last week.

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“Breaking Dawn” hold tops spot at weekend box office

It appears as if moviegoers still have a yen for a vampire-werewolf-love triangle.

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Billboard Hot 100 – Top 50 Singles (12/17/2011)

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine.

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Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife arrested in Colorado

Brooke Mueller, the ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen, was arrested early Saturday in Colorado and charged with assault and cocaine possession, police reported.

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First Superman comic book sells for super price of $2.16 million

It cost just 10 cents when it debuted in 1938. In 2011, it fetched a record $2.16 million.

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Scarlett Johansson speaks about her marriage to Ryan Reynolds in Cosmo

Though Scarlett Johansson isn’t the type to lay all her business out on the table, the January issue of Cosmopolitan (on newsstands now)

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BET to Premiere 50 Cent’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ Saturday, December 3rd

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has certainly demonstrated the diversity in many areas of entertainment, not falling too short of great particularly in the movie industry.

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Special Nicki Minaj Barbie doll to be made

The doll, of which only one will be made, will be auctioned on behalf of Project Angel Food, a charity that provides food for HIV and AIDS sufferers, reports Rolling Stone. The bidding will start at $1000 on auction website Charitybuzz.com.

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85 Fresh Films presents AZ SoundCheck Vol.2

85 Fresh Films is back again with the second installment of the AZ SoundCheck.

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New Santas learn how to respond to kids’ requests during a recession

Instead of Ho! Ho! Ho!, today’s Santas are bellowing Woe! Woe! Woe!

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Billy Graham hospitalized as precaution

Evangelist Billy Graham was resting comfortably in a North Carolina hospital Thursday morning after doctors admitted him the night before for respiratory problems, according to a statement from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

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Eviction notice served to woman who accused Cain of groping her

The woman to first publicly accuse Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain of sexual harassment owes $7,500 in back rent and is facing eviction from her Cook County townhouse.

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Two top baby names from 2011 are from ‘Twilight’

Who wants to name their baby after a werewolf or a vampire-inspired tale? Quite a lot of people.

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Men don’t think about sex all day, just a good part of it

It has often been said that women think with their hearts, and men think with a much different and opposite part.

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White Coke cans pulled over confusion

You think Coca-Cola would have learned by now that “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”

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Keep your cashmere in shape for seasons to come

Winter months bring out cashmere collections in various colors and labels.

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Kanye West leads Grammy nominations

For the fourth year, nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards were announced on primetime television as part of “The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!!

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Disney boosts dividend most in 20 years

Disney World claims the distinction of being the “happiest place on earth.” On Wednesday, shareholders around the world were cheerful after the company announced it was increasing its dividend by 50 percent to 60 cents a share.

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VH1 IS SCRIPTING TLC BIO-PIC IN NEW SERIES.

Building off the success of the scripted movie “Single Ladies” and its follow-up hit series, VH1 is getting into the TV movie business with a series of scripted bio-pics featuring musicians and pop culture icons.

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Spring 2012 accessories and clothes for women are “lady-like”

Feminine and elegant accessories and clothes are the newest trend for 2012 as demure dressing returns.

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Second Harry Potter park coming to Southern California

NBCUniversal is hoping that Harry Potter and his wizarding will cast a spell and bring similar success to a second planned location in Los Angeles.

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Man shoots four children, woman before turning gun on himself

A Texas man shot himself, a woman and four children Wednesday afternoon The woman and two children survived the attack, and the man died at the scene, according to local media in Houston.

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Dog accidentally shoots duck hunter

One of the dangers that come along with hunting is the risk that you may be accidentally shot by a fellow hunter.

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Warren Buffet buys his hometown newspaper

Billionaire investor Warren Buffet announced Wednesday that his conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, will purchase the Omaha World-Herald, despite Buffet’s earlier predictions of “unending losses” for most newspapers.

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