Kardashian sisters pose topless for Kardashian Kollection denim

Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian have posed topless to promote their bottoms.

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Stocks higher Tuesday on Greek debt talk optimisim

U.S. stocks opened higher Tuesday on renewed hopes of a Greek debt deal and shrugged off a report that showed home prices tumbled in most metropolitan markets.

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Wikileaks’ Julian Assange to appear on ‘The Simpsons’

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will guest star on the 500th episode of the animated comedy “The Simpson.”

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Statins work well for both men and women

Statins are an extremely popular medication doctors prescribe to lower cholesterol.

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15 percent would miss birth of child for Super Bowl

A recent survey by the website CouponCabin reveals that for some die-hard football fans, life events would get in the way of attending the Super Bowl.

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Eight IPOs to debut the week of Jan. 30

While much of the recent buzz in the IPO market has been about the expected filing by Facebook on Wednesday, eight other deals are expected to public during the week of Jan. 30.

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FDA finds fungicide in Brazil and Canada orange juice shipments

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that agents found a small amount of an unapproved fungicide in Brazilian and Canadian orange juice shipments.

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Deadline passes for protesters to stop camping in Washington parks

The deadline for Occupy D.C. protesters to stop camping in two downtown Washington parks came and went Monday with the encampments still in place and its residents pledging defiance against police.

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People In state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind

The 2010 health-care overhaul creates state-based health plans for those who have medical conditions that make them uninsurable in the private market.

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U.S. welcomes lifting of restrictions on former Pakistani ambassador

The United States on Monday expressed relief at the decision by Pakistan to let its former envoy to Washington travel abroad.

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Connecticut police chief resigns amid civil rights probe

The police chief in the southern Connecticut town where the U.S. Justice Department says officers systematically harassed and assaulted Hispanics has resigned.

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J&J recalls Aveeno baby lotion

Johnson & Johnson has announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found the product contained more of a type of bacteria than specifications allow.

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The Grey’ tops weekend box office with $20 million in sales

Things were grey at the weekend box office, but the hue was welcome.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to replace Demi Moore in ‘Lovelace’

Sarah Jessica Parker has been tapped to replace Demi Moore in the film “Lovelace.”

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Ugg boots given; given boot

New England is going to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis this Sunday where they will face the New York Giants in what is expected to be one of the most watched games in TV history, and one of the best displays of some football in some time.

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Singer-in-Chief boosts sales of Al Green song

Singer Al Green’s online sales have soared since President Barack Obama performed an impromptu “cover” of “Let’s Stay Together” at the Apollo Theater Jan. 19.

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Stocks in early slump Monday on Greek debt woes

Wall Street opened lower Monday as Greek debt woes continued to weigh on markets.

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Facebook IPO filing expected Wednesday

Investors are sure to “like” this news. Facebook Inc. is expected to file papers for its initial public offering as early as Wednesday in what is likely to be one of the biggest debuts for a United States company.

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Conservatives to rally against gay marriage bill in Maryland

Conservatives and opponents of same-sex marriage were set to rally in Annapolis Monday evening, a week after Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley introduced a bill legalizing gay marriage in the state.

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Romney’s defense of the ‘individual mandate’ — unexpected and persuasive

For a candidate who keeps vowing to repeal the 2010 federal Affordable Care Act, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney sure can make a convincing argument on its behalf.

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Budweiser unveils new lighter beet

The much-hyped new beer, Bud Light Platinum, from Anheuser Busch InBev has finally hit shelves.

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Home births rise nearly 30 percent

There’s no place like home–when it comes to giving birth. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of home births in the United States has risen dramatically since 2004.

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Burberry, DKNY, Oscar de la Renta dominate Fashion 2.0 nominees

Leading the nominations for the 3rd Annual Fashion 2.0 Awards are Burberry, DKNY and Oscar de la Renta.

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Ford posts third consecutive annual profit

The Ford Motor Company reported its third consecutive full-year profit on Friday, announcing its best annual earnings since 1998.

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Romney and Gingrich get mean heading into Florida caucus

The upcoming Republican caucuses in Florida are turning into a two-man race between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, according to the latest polls.

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Ex-Marine reservist pleads guilty to shooting military buildings

A former Marine reservist on Thursday pleaded guilty to shooting at the Pentagon, the Marine Corps museum in Quantico and other military targets in 2010 and agreed to a 25-year sentence.

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The coming nursing home shortage

The latest casualty of the Great Recession may soon be the nation’s elderly. Cuts in government payments for patient care and less construction of new nursing homes are already taking a toll.

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Pentagon budget trims to cut 100,000 troops

U.S. ground forces will be slashed by 100,000 troops in a series of proposals designed to deal with billions of dollars in budget cuts over the next decade unveiled Thursday by the Defense Department.

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Planned wolf hunt in Minnesota unveiled

A plan to allow the first wolf hunt in more than 40 years in Minnesota was unveiled Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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The United States on Thursday reiterated that its alliance with Japan is the “cornerstone” of a stable Asia-Pacific region and that the U.S. would “enhance cooperation” with the Asian nation despite planned reductions in American troop numbers.

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Frank, first openly gay member of Congress, to marry partner

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), the first openly gay member of Congress, is engaged to his long-time partner. The wedding will be the first same-sex marriage for a U.S. congressman.

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Historic Chicago charity Hull House closing doors in bankruptcy

Historic charity Hull House Association is out of money and will close its doors at 5 p.m. Friday after more than a century of helping Chicagoans.

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Kenny Chesney leads ACM nominations with nine

Kenny Chesney led the pack Thursday night as he grabbed nine award nominations from the Academy of Country Music.

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U.S. stocks fall as GDP trails forecast

Wall Street opened lower Friday after a report showed that the U.S. economy expanded less than forecast..

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Wall Street up Thursday on follow-through from Fed comments

U.S. stocks opened higher Thursday as investors continued to focus on comments from the Fed and better than expected corporate earnings.

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Initial unemployment claims rise by 21,000

Initial jobless claims for the week ending Jan. 21 rose by 21,000 to 377,000, compared with the previous week’s revised figure of 356,000, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

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JC Penney overhauls pricing, stores

After a poor holiday season, J.C. Penney is revamping its strategy by retooling its store formats, marking down its merchandise and simplifying its promotions.

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‘Octomom’ Nadya Suleman’s octuplets turn 3

It seems just like yesterday that the media and outspoken activists were talking about the birth of the world’s only complete set of octuplets.

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Simon Cowell teams with Will Smith for DJ competition show

DJ culture has definitely gone mainstream. Several big name disc jockeys are heating the charts with their own releases, while others are vying for Grammy awards.

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30-year mortgage rates rise to 3.98 percent

Mortgage rates reversed course in the week ending Jan. 26.The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 3.98 percent, up from last week’s average 3.88 percent.

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Severe storms rush through Texas, 3 tornadoes reported

Powerful winds and drenching rains stormed through Texas Wednesday spawning three tornadoes and causing flooding in some areas.

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Demi Moore hospitalized for “exhaustion”

Demi Moore, who recently split from her estranged husband Ashton Kutcher, has been hospitalized for “exhaustion.”

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Diabetes amputations fall dramatically, CDC reports

The rate of amputations for patients suffering from diabetes has fallen by 65 percent since the 1990s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.

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More fruits and veggies in school lunches under new government guidelines

The U.S. government on Wednesday released new nutrition standards for school meals that mandate dramatic changes.

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Being narcissistic stresses guys out

Guys who don’t care what others think unless its about them just might want to listen up.

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Yahoo sees quarterly profits fall 5%

Yahoo’s quarterly profits fell by 5 percent during the last three months of 2011, marking 13 consecutive quarters of declines.

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Indian ambassador discusses bilateral regional issues in first talk with Clinton

The top American diplomat on Wednesday received the Indian ambassador in Washington to discuss regional developments and bilateral issues such as nuclear cooperation at a maiden meeting since Indian diplomat came here late last year, according to State Department officials.

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Majority of Americans think ideology will affect high court’s ruling on health law

With the Supreme Court just two months away from hearing a historic legal challenge to the 2010 health law, nearly 60 percent of the public expects the justices to depend more on personal ideology than a legal analysis of the individual mandate, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s January health tracking [...]

Obama on health insurance reform: ‘I won’t go back’ (State Of The Union excerpts)

In his State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama made just one explicit mention of the 2010 health law.

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Leno’s satirical depiction of holiest Sikh shrine generates controversy

A skit by comedian Jay Leno is at the center of a diplomatic dust-up between the United States and Indian officials, with India saying this week it plans to launch an official complaint over a reference Leno made about an important Sikh shrine.

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U.S. frees American woman, Danish co-worker from Somali kidnappers

The United States, in a daring operation in the restive region of Somalia, rescued an American woman and an elderly Danish man who had been held captive for three months, President Barack Obama announced Wednesday morning.

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Health plans launch own exchanges ahead of public versions

Commercial health insurers are scrambling for position as a key part of the federal health law threatens to upend their marketplace in two years.

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Military dismisses manslaughter charges against Marine in Iraq civilian massacre

A United States military court on Monday dismissed charges of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault against a Marine sergeant, who figured in the killing of 24 unarmed civilians in Haditha, Iraq, in 2005, after the sergeant pleaded guilty to negligent dereliction of duty.

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High cost of new cancer drugs sparks new care struggle

Julie Grabow, an oncologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, recently prescribed an exciting new therapy for a 60-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer.

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Trouble with your GPS? Could be the solar storm

Having trouble with your GPS? Is your computer mysteriously rebooting? Experiencing any dropped call? If so, you can probably blame it on the effects from Tuesday’s solar storm.

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America’s rudest city is New York, according to Travel + Leisure

Pardon me? No F*!@# way. Not in New York City.New York City has returned to the top of Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of the ruddiest cities in the United States.

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Women feel more pain than men

Women have long been labeled the more sensitive, the more feeling, the more compassionate sex, and now a new study confirms it.

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Supreme Court tax case to determine extent of IRS enforcement authority

The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling in a corporate tax shelter case this spring at a time of uncertainty in the tax laws.

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Senate Watchdog Targets High-Prescribing Medicaid Docs

by Charles Ornstein and Tracy WeberAn influential U.S. senator is grilling officials in nearly three-dozen states, demanding to know how they are cracking down on physicians who prescribe massive amounts of potentially dangerous prescription drugs.

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Albert Nobbs

113 minutes In theaters Jan. 27, 2012 Rating: R, Drama As the title character in Albert Nobbs, Glenn Close hides in plain sight.

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Coping with climate change

In the past five years, “resilience” (the ability to absorb shocks and recover) has become quite a buzzword in the aid community.

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High cost of child trafficking

Forced child labor remains rampant in Central Africa, where poverty fuels the trafficking of children from poorer countries to oil-rich states such as Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo, according to experts.

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Connecticut officers, head of police union charged with civil rights violations

Four police officers in a southern Connecticut town, including the head of the police union, have pleaded not guilty to allegations they assaulted, unlawfully arrested and violated the civil rights of Hispanics, as well as intimidated other officers who tried to cooperate with a federal probe.

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Rich Rico releases – Border Music Video

In a virtual how-to guide to the drug trafficking business, Rich Rico has released the music video for his new single Border Music.

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85 Fresh Films Presents AZ SoundCheck Vol. 4

AZ SoundCheck Volume 4 is out and the 85FreshFilms team has found another hot batch of AZ hip hop artists to showcase.

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Man on a Ledge

102 minutes In theaters January 27, 2012 Rating: PG-13, Thriller It’s got a cynical edge but the plot is a hedge. The title tells you the premise but not the genre. And we won’t either.

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Coach profits get lift from North American sales

Coach Inc’s fiscal second quarter profits rose 15 percent as strong North American sales helped offset flat indirect sales.

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‘Hugo,’ ‘The Artist’ lead Oscar nominations

Nominations for the 84th annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday. “Hugo” with 11, and “The Artist” with 10, lead the nominations.

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Occupy Wall Street getting an album

Last year was quite a year for demonstrators. Time magazine named ‘The Protestor” its Person of the Year, and “occupy” was named “The Word of the Year.”

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The Grey

117 minutes In theaters Jan. 27, 2012 Rating: R, Drama Throwing its characters to the wolves — literally — to see how they fare is a central component of The Grey’s anatomy.

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Aretha Franklin calls off summer wedding to long-time companion

Aretha Franklin has called off her summer marriage to long-term companion William “Willie” Wilkerson because things started to move “a little too fast” in their relationship.

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Wall Street falls at the open Tuesday on Greece talks

United States stocks slipped at the open Tuesday as talks to resolve Greece’s debt crisis reached a stalemate once again.

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Pot-based prescription drug seeks FDA ok

British company, GW Pharma, in advanced trails for the world’s first pharmaceutical developed from raw marijuana instead of synthetic equivalents, is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval.

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Digital catwalk is the new fashion for couture shows

This could be one fashion trend that is here to stay. The fashion public relations and production powerhouse KCD Worldwide announced Monday a new service, where it will produce some shows in an entirely digital format.

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Supreme Court Limits Police Use of Global Positioning Satellites

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that police must get a search warrant before they can use Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to track the vehicles of criminal suspects.

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U.S. mulls plans to send Guantanamo Bay prisoners to Qatar prisons

The United States on Monday denied reports that Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, would be released on the streets according to the officials.

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U.S. readies for Yemen President Saleh, refuses to divulge details

The United States on Monday confirmed issuance of visa to ailing Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh for a limited time to undergo medical treatment but refused to divulge time-period for which the visa is issued.

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“Truest” Music Video Released by Rossi Manolo

It wasn’t that long ago that we reviewed Rossi Manolo’s latest musical contribution to the Hip Hop Universe titled “Kushified“.

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Gabrielle Giffords to retire from Congress

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced in a video on her website that she is retiring from Congress to focus on her recovery.

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‘Underworld Awakening’ sees light at top of weekend box office

“Underworld Awakening” came out on top of the weekend box office, taking in $25.4 million in its debut.

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5.0-magnitude quake strikes Hawaii, at least 20 aftershocks felt

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii on Sunday, shaking the island of Oahu in an area about four miles south of the active Pu’u O’o crater on the Kilauea volcano’s east rift side.

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Steven Tyler botches national anthem at AFC championship game

If Americans had a vote, Steven Tyler might not be going to Hollywood.

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First class stamp rises to 45 cents

Effective Jan. 22, it will cost you an extra penny to mail a first class letter in the United States.

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U.S. stocks up Monday as traders eye Europe

United States stocks opened modestly higher Monday as investors face a busy week and keep a close eye on developments in Europe.

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Heidi Klum, Seal confirm plans to divorce

Hollywood golden couple Heidi Klum and Seal have confirmed they are ending their marriage of nearly seven years. The pair married at Seal’s beachfront home in 2005.

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Victim in California severed head case identified

Coroners in California have identified the man whose severed head, hands and feet were discovered this week as 66-year-old Hervey Medellin.

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New poll puts Gingrich ahead of Romney in South Carolina

Saturday is a big day for politics in South Carolina, and as voters cast their vote for the Republican presidential nominee, a new poll shows Newt Gingrich is way ahead of Mitt Romney.

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In quest to grow, Catholic hospital system pares religious ties

Catholic Healthcare West, one of the nation’s largest hospital systems, is ending its governing board’s affiliation with the Catholic Church and changing its name, two steps intended to help the system expand throughout the states in which it operates — California, Arizona and Nevada — and beyond.

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JKS Wholesale issues allergy alert on undeclared milk allergens In ‘Torta de Pan’

Wholesale SVCS Inc., of Beltsville, Maryland, is recalling its 16-ounce packages of “Torta de Pan” because they may contain undeclared milk allergens.

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Price Chopper Supermarkets recall shredded taco cheese

Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on its 16-ounce Coyote Joe’s Shredded Taco Cheese with UPC 41735-12509 and an expiration date of April 21, 2012, due to the possibility of shredded plastic fragments inside the packaging.

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JFK hearse sells for $160,000

The Cadillac hearse that transported the body of President John F. Kennedy from a Dallas hospital to Air Force One was sold at auction for $160,000.

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Fraud trial of former billionaire Allen Stanford begins Monday

The trial of former Houston billionaire Allen Stanford was set to begin on Monday with jury selection.

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Klassy Class Entertainment on blast M-F 9am MST

Stay up to date with all of the latest news on your favorite celebrities and public figures, delivered with a Big Texas smile from Klassy Class.

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Music & Mischief Media social media pages

Music & Mischief Media sees social media as more than just a fad, and because of that, it is becoming a bigger, more integral part of our overall marketing mix. We want to know what you feel about our site, our articles, and our services. If you take the time to follow or like us, [...]

Lil’ Wayne launches new streetwear line

Lil’ Wayne launched his new line of streetwear last week at the Hotel Americano in Chelsea, New York.

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Apple now worth more than Greece

Apple’s stock market value rose to $400 billion briefly on Thursday, a record high, valuing the tech giant worth more than Greece.

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Bank of America posts a profit

Bank of America reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2 billion compared with a $1.2 billion loss in the same period in 2010.

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Red Tails

120 minutes In theaters Jan. 20, 2012 Rating: PG-13, Drama If only the filmmakers telling this story were as high-flying and ambitious as the heroic characters their movie celebrates.

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Cindy Crawford’s daughter, 10, makes her modeling debut

The new face of the Young Versace line is the young daughter of Cindy Crawford.

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Walmart launches ‘American Idol’-like contest for new products

Walmart announced Thursday the launch of an “American Idol”-like contest to uncover the next great product.

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Unsafe abortions ‘on the rise’

A new study by the New York Guttmacher Institute states that the number of women having induced abortions has stayed stubbornly high since the last such report in 2003, and that the marked reduction in the eight years before that has not been maintained.

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Pentagon announces fresh deployment to Afghanistan

Thousands of troops based in Georgia and North Carolina are scheduled to head to Afghanistan for a rotation duty according to the Department of Defense.

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Mortgage rates hit another record low

Rates for U.S. 30 year mortgages dropped to the lowest level on record as the number of homeowners seeking to reduce their monthly payments soared.

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U.S. Army suicide rates fall, alcohol abuse remains high

Army suicide rates declined for the first time in four years in 2011, according to a report from outgoing chief of staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli, who credits the decline to the result of a complex effort to identify soldiers engaged in risky or self-destructive behavior.

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U.S. announces major visa shake up to lure tourists from China, Brazil, India

President Barack Obama on Thursday in Florida continued his job creation efforts highlighting America as a premier travel destination, with a new visa policy for “low risk” applicants and welcome strategy to lure visitors from China, Brazil and India.

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AT&T hikes monthly rates on smartphone

AT&T announced it would raise monthly fees for new users of its smartphones.

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Kentucky’s first sandhill crane hunting season fails to hit mark

The controversial sandhill crane hunting season in Kentucky, the first legal hunt of the migratory bird in Kentucky, was deemed a success despite failing to meet the state’s quota.

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California boy, 10, charged with murder of best friend

A 10-year-old is in a juvenile detention center in Southern California on charges that he murdered another child.

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Wall Street opens mixed Friday on GE, Google earnings

Wall Street opened mixed to lower Friday morning following earnings reports from General Eclectic and Google that disappointed.

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Kansas tobacco prevention funds diverted to other uses

It may be a new budget year for Kansas, but it’s the same level of funding for anti-smoking efforts in the state.

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Rick Perry dropping out of GOP race

Rick Perry is expected to drop his Republican presidential bid after repeated poor rankings and debate performances.

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Wall Street opens higher on trio of positive economic reports

Wall Street opened higher Thursday after three separate economic reports showed the year- long recovery is gaining ground.

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Turns out Santorum was the winner in Iowa

Rick Santorum was the real winner in the Iowa primary, finishing ahead of Mitt Romney by 34 votes, according the Des Moines Register.

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TSA admits violating policies in searches of elderly women

The Transportation Security Administration has admitted violating its own policies when it screened two elderly women late last year.

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Study: Many older women may not need frequent bone scans

Many women who get screened for osteoporosis may not need the examination, according to a report published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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First time unemployment claims drop to 352,000

Initial unemployment claims dropped to 352,000 during the week ending Jan. 14, their lowest level in nearly four years.

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Mark Wahlberg apologizes for 9/11 comments

Actor Mark Wahlberg apologized on Wednesday for saying events may have turned out differently had he been on one of the planes that crashed on 9/11.

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Scientists find La Nina precedes flu pandemic

Public health researchers revealed in a study that the La Nina weather phenomenon precedes flu pandemics.

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Disney delivers with DisneyBaby.com

Walt Disney drew its baby business on Tuesday with the delivery of DisneyBaby.com The new website features merchandise and also serves as a social media platform for parents.

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China steps up gold purchases

China’s appetite for gold is glowing, glistening and growing. Shipments of the yellow metal to the Mainland have soared, giving gold prices a boost after a steep drop in December.

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State Department to deny permit for Canada-U.S. oil pipeline project

The U.S. State Department is reportedly denying a permit for the construction of Keystone XL, a 1,700-mile oil pipeline between Canada and the U.S. The news sent shares of TransCanada Corp., which will undertake the project, falling on Wednesday.

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LL Cool J to host 2012 Grammys

The selection of this year’s host of the Grammy Awards has many saying “cool.” The Grammy Awards has announced that actor/rapper LL Cool J will be the host of this year’s 54th ceremony.

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Obama nixes Republican pressure and the Keystone XL pipeline

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday refused to buckle under Republican deadline and rejected a bid to expand the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline according to the Obama Administration.

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Haywire

105 minutes In theaters Jan. 20, 2012 Rating: R, Thriller Steven Soderbergh has gone Haywire and the results are entertaining if uninspiring.

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Eastman Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

It’s the end of a storied era for the iconic film and camera company Eastman Kodak, which Thursday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Billboard Hot 100 – Top 50 Singles (1/21/2012)

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

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Jerry Yang quits Yahoo

Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo!, resigned from the company’s board of directors, as well as all other positions, late Tuesday after the company announced new leadership.

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57,000 carat emerald up for sale

It’s the size of a watermelon. It weighs more than 25 pounds. It’s been named “God’s Gift.” And for a million dollars or so it could be yours.

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New Mexico governor seeks to end licenses for illegal immigrants

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez plans to push for the approval of a bill denying driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, an effort Democrats will have to oppose quickly during the legislature’s 30-day session.

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Goldman Sachs reports $1 billion profit

Banking giant Goldman Sachs reported a fourth-quarter profit of about $1 billion on Wednesday after posting a loss in the third quarter.

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Study: Alcohol not safe at any time during pregnancy

A study on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome has found there is no safe amount of drinking during pregnancy.

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Homebuilder sentiment highest since 2007

Could the housing industry be on the mend? According to a report Wednesday from the National Association of Home Builders, it just might be.

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Consumer credit card debt down

Consumers decreased their credit card debt by 11 percent last year, with the average debt load declining in every state.

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Lindsay Lohan returns to court for progress report

Lindsay Lohan returned to court Tuesday for her second probation progress report and received high marks for staying the course.

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Supreme Court lets stand ruling that bans prayer at school board meetings

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected appeals that sought to give government organizations more discretion on whether to open their meetings with prayers.

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Obesity rates plateau in U.S.

The prevalence of obesity in the United States has largely leveled off in adults over the last 10 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.

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Fuel transfer begins at iced-in Nome

A Russian tanker and its crew have begun transferring more than a million gallons of fuel to the iced-in city of Nome, located on the western coast of Alaska.

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White House under lockdown as smoke bomb hurled over the fence

A smoke bomb was thrown over the fence at the White House as a rally with more than 1,000 Occupy DC protestors was being held outside, according to the Secret Service.

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Romney ahead in polls as South Carolina readies for Saturday primary

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is on the brink of winning all three of the first primary ballots, according to a South Carolina poll that shows he will easily win the Palmetto State this Saturday.

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White House labels Gingrich ‘food stamp President’ remark as ‘crazy’

The White House took the opportunity on Tuesday to take journalists down memory lane to the dark fiscal days of George W. Bush’s tenure when “the economy was contracting — or had contracted in the previous quarter, the last quarter of President Bush’s term in office, by nearly 9 percent.”

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U.S. rushes to endorse international code of conduct for outer space

Within days of crashing into the Pacific Ocean, a defunct Russian Mars probe weighing 13.5 tons elicited a strong statement from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Defense announced its support for an international code of conduct for outer space.

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‘Tiered’ insurance confounds consumers, docs in Massachusetts

Sarah Bechta, a wife, mother and physician from Northborough, Mass. sat down at her kitchen table with a folder full of brochures, pages from insurance websites and a hand-drawn spreadsheet to try to find out if a new “tiered” health plan would be the cheapest option for her family.

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Wall Street opens wary on eurozone lending concerns

U.S. stocks opened lower Wednesday as initial enthusiasm over the International Monetary Fund’s plan to bolster lending to the ailing eurozone nations waned.

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Internet sites go black to protest piracy bills

It just may be dubbed “Black Wednesday.” Several internet sites went black Wednesday to protest two bills before Congress that opponents say would censor the Internet and slow economic growth in the United States.

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Wikipedia warns of shutdown to protest U.S. priacy law

Things may get sticky at “Wiki” on Wednesday. Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia where users contribute and edit entries, has warned that it plans a 24-hour shutdown Wednesday to oppose proposed U.S. anti-piracy legislation.

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U.S. stocks rise Tuesday on China growth report

U.S. stocks jumped on the open Tuesday after a report on China’s economic growth showed the country’s growth slowed, but less than expected.

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LL Bean celebrates 100th year with “Bootmobile”

These boots weren’t first made for walking, they were made for fisherman and hunters. One hundred years later, LL Bean’s boots are staples for scores of people.

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Paula Dean confirms she has Type 2 diabetes

Southern-style, butter-loving cook Paula Dean confirmed in a press release Monday that she has Type 2 diabetes.

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Listen up: headphones can harm you

The number of people suffering serious injury while wearing headphones has tripled in six years, according to a new study in Injury Prevention.

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Burger King to test home burger delivery

Home delivery has worked for pizza. Will it become a trend for fast food burgers as well?

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Congress cuts staff, computers and office supplies

With government deficits running high, Congress voted last year to cut its own spending by 5 percent, but not everyone agrees that it was the right thing to do.

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‘Contraband’ steals top spot at weekend box office

“Contraband” stole the top spot at the weekend box office. The Universal action drama staring Mark Wahlberg took in $24 million, securing the No.1 slot.

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George Clooney, Meryl Streep, ‘The Artist’ big winners at 2012 Golden Globes

Host Ricky Gervais did his best not to totally tick off the Hollywood Press Association at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards.

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The high cost of a good night’s sleep

On a Monday night in December, Lauretta Martin, 47, visited the sleep lab at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C. for the second time.

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Glitz, glammor and grace at 2012 Golden Globes

More highly anticipated by many than the winners are what the guests wore. And this year’s 2012 Golden Globes red carpet did not disappoint.

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Huntsman quits GOP race, endorses Romney

Jon Huntsman ended his run in the GOP presidential race Monday and endorsed Mitt Romney.

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Natural gas prices plunge as warm weather builds supply

Natural gas prices have plummeted a whopping 35 percent over the past year, a boon for homeowners, factories and businesses who heat with the fuel.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial misquotes but still attracts visitors

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial marked its first holiday named for the slain civil rights leader Monday with a controversy.

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Romney enjoys wide lead in Florida

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is easily ahead in Florida on a day one of his primary opponents bows out and offers his endorsement.

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Talks continue between MTA, New York transit workers

Talks between the union representing transit workers at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority were set to continue on Tuesday, a day after the three-year contract between the two parties expired.

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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

129 minutes In theaters Jan. 20, 2012 Rating: PG-13, Drama It’s not extremely loud, but it is incredibly close. To our hearts and minds. And it’s dramatically devastating.

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New group to set priorities for medical effectiveness research

More than two years ago, studies found that injection of medical cement into compression fractures of the spine produced no better pain relief than “sham” injections.

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Peeking in on your doctor’s notes

If you saw that your doctor had written “SOB” in the notes he took during your latest office visit, you might be offended and wonder what you’d done to give him such a negative impression.

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Bad water pumps prompting recall of thousands of Mini autos

BMW is recalling 89,000 Mini brand cars in the United States over faulty water pumps that can malfunction and cause engine compartment fires.

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Google’s doodle honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Google celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a Google doodle.

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Laura Kaeppeler, Miss Wisconsin, named Miss America 2012

There she is! Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012. The beauty from Wisconsin was crowned Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

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Online shoe, clothing store Zappos hacked; passwords for 24 million users reset

Zappos.com has reset the passwords of its 24 million users after the server of the online shoe and clothing store was hacked and customers’ personal information were believed stolen.

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South Carolina primary election to test immigration policy

The upcoming South Carolina Republican primary election on Jan. 21 is turning into a test of U.S. immigration policy.

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U.S. postpones military maneuvers with Israel

To prevent a tense regional situation from becoming further aggravated, the United States on Sunday announced it is postponing its joint military maneuvers with Israel.

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Mississippi attorney general to ask court to declare pardons void

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood plans to ask a court to declare void the more than 200 inmates granted clemency last week by former Gov. Haley Barbour.

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Markets gear up for busy shortened week

U.S. stocks are gearing up for a busy shortened week, with three major banks reporting earnings and two key inflation reports that will provide a gauge of which way consumer prices are moving.

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Huntsman out of the hunt in GOP presidential race

Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman will drop out the race Monday and endorse Mitt Romney, according to several news sources.

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United Nations integration under the spotlight

Putting all UN operations in a country under a single management structure is not as simple as it might sound.

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Three Fridays the 13th, 13 weeks apart in 2012

People who suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia, fear of Friday the 13th, will find 2012 very troublesome.

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Target to open Apple in-stores

Target Corp has targeted Apple Inc. in an effort to boost sales.

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New research highlights link between female circumcision, mental disorders

New data out of Iraq shows what many psychologists suspected though little research had confirmed:

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Contraband

110 minutes In theaters Jan. 13, 2012 Rating: R, Thriller Contraband isn’t just about counterfeit. It is counterfeit.

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Kelly Clarkson to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

Madonna, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. will have some company when they perform at Super Bowl XLVI.

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Regions Financial sells Morgan Keegan to Raymond James for $930 million

Regions Financial has agreed to sell its Morgan Keegan brokerage unit to Raymond James Financial for $930 million.

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Possible tornado tears through North Carolina, hurts 15

A possible tornado tore through North Carolina Wednesday, injuring at least 15 people and damaging dozens of homes, the National Weather Service reported Thursday.

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Heads up: Coors Light now No. 2 beer in U.S.

Coors Light has taken the No. 2 spot from Budweiser to become the second-best selling beer by volume in the United States in 2011, Beer Marketer’s Insights reported.

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No-show Katy Perry the big winner at People’s Choice Awards

Katy Perry was the big winner at Wednesday’s 38th People’s Choice Awards. But the singer/actress wasn’t there to accept the five awards she won.

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ICANN opens up the Internet to fit any .brand

The Internet is about to get a whole lot more personal, as the organization that controls domains opens up a bidding war for branded websites. ICANN, which regulates top-level domain names, will allow for personalized .

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Motorized shoes to hit stores in March

Battery-powered motorized shoes that can move a person at 10 miles per hour will hit the stores in March, according to its inventor.

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U.S. astronomers say they have discovered the Milky Way’s true colors

Scientists have often wondered what color the Milky Way appeared to be when viewed from outside our solar system.

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Connecticut considers bear-hunt lottery as mammal’s population rises

Sportsmen are sure to welcome the first bear hunt since 1840 in Connecticut after the state’s plan for a bear-hunt lottery was revealed.

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The public option did not die

In a cavernous room just east of San Francisco, an army of phone operators fields calls from their customers.

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Stolen car with toddler inside sparks Houston Amber Alert

Police in and around Houston, Texas, have issued an Amber Alert after someone stole a car that had an 18-month-old boy inside.

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U.S. Marines identify two ‘urination’ soldiers

The United States military said Friday it has identified two of four soldiers believed to be U.S. Marines shown in a video urinating on the corpses of Afghan insurgents.

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Judge declares Natalie Holloway officially dead

An Alabama judge has declared that Natalie Holloway, the American teenager who went missing in Aruba in 2005, is dead.

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U.S. welcomes Myanmar, rebel truce pact

Just hours after Myanmar signed a cease-fire deal with Karen rebels to end a 62-year-old civil conflict, the United States on Thursday welcomed the move.

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Home Depot to hire more than 70,000 seasonal workers

The “Help Wanted” sign is out at Home Depot. The home improvement giant announced Thursday that it is recruiting some 70,000 seasonal workers at stores across the United States.

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Airlines fares set to take flight

Spring break is set to get more expensive. On Thursday, several major airlines matched Delta’s domestic price increase of $20 per round trip the carrier filed for this week.

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Lipitor keeps 37 percent of market share against generic rivals

Pfizer’s cholesterol drug Lipitor is holding onto roughly 37 percent of the overall U.S. market as it competes with generic versions, the company reported Tuesday.

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Starbucks offers free taste of new lighter roast Thursday through Saturday

There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but there will be free coffee for a few days.

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Washington protesters demand closure of Guantanamo prison

Human rights activists marched from the White House to the Supreme Court Wednesday to protest the 10th anniversary of the Guantanamo Bay detention center.

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‘Skins London Fletcher nabs Bart Starr Award for character, leadership

Athletes in Action announced today that linebacker London Fletcher will be honored with the 2012 Bart Starr Award, which recognizes one NFL player for outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community.

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Secretary Clinton nods Taliban negotiations, denies Iranian assassination

The United States on Tuesday acknowledged support for Afghan-led negotiations with Taliban and talks about opening a Taliban office in Qatar according to the top U.S. diplomat.

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Mississippi court stops release of inmates pardoned by Barbour

A judge has temporarily halted the release of prisoners pardoned by former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour before he left office this week.

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U.S. scientists find smallest known vertebrate

A team of scientists from the United States reported this week that they discovered a frog in New Guinea that is the world’s smallest known vertebrate.

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U.S. denies role in Iranian scientist’s assassination

The United States on Thursday rejected the Iranian government’s claims of Washington’s role in killing Ahmadi Roshan, a prominent nuclear scientist, in a car bomb attack.

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Foreclosure filings fell 34 percent in 2011

First the good news. Foreclosure filings fell 34 percent in 2011 from 2010. Now the bad news. The decline was due to processing delays.

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Billboard Hot 100 – Top 50 Singles (1/14/2012)

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

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LIndsay Lohan in talks to play Elizabeth Taylor

It appears that Lindsay Lohan may have a new gig in the works.

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Charlie Sheen says he’s ‘not crazy anymore’

A year after acting, well, just plain crazy, actor Charlie Sheen says he is “not crazy anymore.”

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Ford recalls 490,000 vehicles for fire risks

Ford Motor Co. has recalled about 490,000 vehicles to fix flaws that can cause fires or loss of power.

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Fungicide found in orange juice

A day without orange juice for some is like a day without sunshine. For others it is a day without fungicide.

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Marijuana smoking does not harm lungs, study says

New research says smoking marijuana is not as damaging to the lungs as cigarette smoking, clearing the air for some stoners.

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Halle Berry to marry longtime boyfriend

Halle Berry is set to marry her long-time beau, Oliver Martinez. The Oscar winner will reportedly marry her “Dark Tide” costar later this year.

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Louis Vuitton teams up with polka dot artist

Louis Vuitton has collaborated with Japanese “polka dot artist” Yayoi Kusama on a series of products including leather goods, ready-to-wear accessories, shoes, watches and jewelry.

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Developing: Polls close in New Hampshire

The polls have closed in New Hampshire, where Republican voters cast ballots in the first binding election of the 2012 presidential primary.

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Mitt Romney projected to win New Hampshire primary

The polls have closed in New Hampshire’s 301 precincts and based on early election returns and exit polling former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is projected to win.

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U.S. urges allies to impose sanctions on Iran without hurting their own interests

The United States on Tuesday reiterated hopes to impose sanctions on Iranian oil exports without impacting international markets and U.S. allies in the process, according to the White House.

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FAA says ultralight pilots can resume flights with whooping cranes

The interrupted migration of a group of whooping cranes may continue to its destination at a wildlife preserve in Florida.

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Appeals court upholds injunction on Oklahoma’s ban on Islamic law

The 10th U.S. Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld an injunction against a law banning courts in Oklahoma from considering Islamic law when deciding on cases.

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Fannie CEO Michael Williams to step down

Michael Williams, the CEO of government-seized housing giant Fannie Mae, announced Tuesday that he will step down as soon as a new chief executive officer is appointed.

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Google’s doodle celebrates Nicolas Steno

Nicolas Steno, known as the “father of geology,” was remembered Wednesday, his 374th birthday, with a Google doodle.

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U.S stocks slip Wednesday as euro worries persist

U.S. stocks slipped on the open Wednesday, a day after major indexes hit a five-month high as investors once again turned their focus to the European sovereign debt crisis.

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Study: Psoriasis raises risk of heart disease

People who suffer from psoriasis may be at a greater risk for coronary artery disease, according to a new study.

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The Iron Lady ( ** )

In theaters Jan. 13, 2012
Rating: PG-13, Drama
It’s the iron lady of screen acting who provides virtually all the oomph in The Iron Lady.

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‘Occupy’ occupies 2011 Word of the Year

Last year was quite a year for demonstrators. First, Time magazine named “The Protestor” its 2011 “Person of the Year.” And now linguists have chosen the word “occupy” (as in Occupy Wall Street) as the 2011 “Word of the Year.”

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Biologists say long-lost tortoise is still alive in hybrid ancestors

Biologists are jumping for joy after finding evidence that a once thought extinct tortoise has survived by mating with other species in the Galapagos Islands.

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Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Part of the Voting Rights Act?

This afternoon, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a Texas redistricting case that could have major implications for minority voters — as well as determine which party is likely to control Congress after the 2012 elections.

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Warner Bros. extends DVD rental delay

Warner Bros. will extend the time customers have to wait to watch movies on DVDs from services such as Netflix to 56 days, more than twice as long as the current delay.

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Romney, Huntsman tie among Dixville Notch voters in New Hampshire’s midnight primary

Republican voters in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire have selected both former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman to lead the GOP fight against President Barack Obama in 2012.

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White House dumps controversial book contents as sensationalization case

The White House on Monday brushed aside the controversial book about the First Family while journalists bombarded the presidential press secretary with questions.

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Texas challenges Federal courts’ right to redistrict its voters

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on Texas’ plans to reconfigure its voting districts after the latest census showed a big growth in its minority population.

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Agriculture Department to close 259 offices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to close 259 offices nationwide as part of a program to cut costs and improve service.

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Study finds nicotine replacement drugs not that effective

Nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches do not appear to be effective in helping smokers kick the habit for good, according to a new study.

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GOP leader of New Jersey Assembly dies in State House

New Jersey Assemblyman Alex DeCroce, the top GOP lawmaker in the state’s lower house, died in a State House bathroom Monday night.

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The health law goes graphic

Nearly two years after the passage of the federal health law, more than 40 percent of people say they know little or nothing about how the law will affect them, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s latest monthly health tracking poll, published in December.

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Record rains swamp Houston

Light rain was forecast for Houston Tuesday after record rainfall totals drenched the region on Monday. City roads were flooded and thousands of Houston residents, including at least five schools, were without electricity.

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Stocks rise Tuesday on earnings hope

Stocks rose on Wall Street Tuesday morning after Dow component Alcoa kicked off the earnings season with an outlook that suggests prospects for the economy are improving.

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Warner Bros. extends DVD rental delay

Warner Bros. will extend the time customers have to wait to watch movies on DVDs from services such as Netflix to 56 days, more than twice as long as the current delay.

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Destiny’s child is born: It’s a girl for Beyonce and Jay-Z

Destiny’s child is born! Grammy-award winning phenom Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z welcomed a baby girl over the weekend. Blue Ivy Carter was born by Cesarean section Saturday night.

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U.S. stocks edge up ahead of earning season

U.S. stocks moved up slightly Monday morning as earning season gets underway.

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Novartis recalls four popular OTC drugs

Novartis AG has voluntarily issued a recall of four popular over-the-counter drugs because they may contain broken or stray tablets from other products.

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U.S. warns Pakistan over handling of ambassador in ‘Memogate’ scandal

The United States on Friday cautioned Pakistan to ensure its judicial and other proceedings follow the highest international standards in the case of the former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S.

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Tucson marks one-year annivesary of Giffords shooting

A resounding chorus of bells resonated across Tucson Sunday as the southern Arizona city marked the one-year anniversary of a shooting rampage that claimed six lives and nearly killed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

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U.S. reiterates warning to Iran to not block strategic Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Sunday again warned Iran against shutting down strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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Novartis Consumer Health Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Certain Over-The-Counter Products Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Tablets or

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin® and NoDoz® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier as well as Bufferin® and Gas-X Prevention® products with expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier, in [...]

Judge rules for Arm & Hammer in case against Clorox cat litter

A Manhattan judge has ruled in favor of Arm & Hammer in the company’s lawsuit against Clorox, which was found to have made false claims in a television ad on cat litter.

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U.S. asks Venezuelan diplomat to leave country by Tuesday

The United States on Sunday ordered the expulsion of a Venezuelan diplomat, Livia Acosta Noguera, without giving any reason. Acosta is Venezuela’s consul general in Miami.

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Night-vision gear stolen from Washington state Army base

A 100-member infantry company was placed on lockdown last week after thousands of dollars worth of high-grade night-vision equipment went missing from the Washington state U.S. Army base.

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Merchant Marine midshipmen treated for carbon monoxide exposure

More than 40 midshipmen from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, were taken to the hospital and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Red wine may lower breast cancer risk

Moderate red wine drinking may reduce women’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.

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‘The Devil Inside’ exorcises ‘Mission Impossible’ from top of box office

The low budget horror flick “The Devil Inside” did what many critics thought was the impossible and kicked “Mission Impossible” from its No.1 spot to take the lead at the weekend box office.

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NATO chief, McCain welcome Obama’s outline of ‘leaner’ military

Both the NATO chief and a former United States presidential candidate on Thursday welcomed plans announced by the U.S. leadership to make its military “leaner” but keep it “agile, flexible, and ready for the full range of contingencies and threats.”

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Collaborative efforts can save money, improve care

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Kansas, Oklahoma insurers won’t get a break on rebate rule

Kansas and Oklahoma are the seventh and eighth states to get the thumbs down from the federal government on their requests to phase in new regulations that could result in health insurance rebates to consumers.

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Early depression, emotional distress may lead to heart disease, diabetes

New research suggests long-term, untreated emotional distress and depression leads to inflammation in the body associated with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

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30-year mortgage rate matches record low

The New Year looks to be promising for home buyers and those who look to refinance.

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U.S. stocks quiet Friday after stronger than expected jobs reports

The U.S. economy gained 200,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department said Friday. But the stronger than expected report did little to goose stocks.

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Producer and Rapper Sheist T step into the artist spotlight

This week’s artist spotlight is focused on a talented producer/rapper out of Chicago. I had the opportunity to meet Sheist T in San Diego, California last year at the America’s Next Big Hit competition. I liked his music so I thought I would introduce him to you.

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Album sales rose in 2011, first time since 2004

The music industry is singing a happy tune after a new report shows that album sales in the United States rose in 2011 for the first time since 2004.

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Mila Kunis is the new face of Dior

Actress Mila Kunis has been named the new face of Christian Dior.

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Liz Claiborne changes name to Fifth & Pacific

The fashion house of Liz Claiborne has a new name.

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Google grabs 217 patents from IBM to bolster its Android defense

IBM confirmed Wednesday that it had sold an additional 188 U.S. patents and 29 patent applications to Google.

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Netflix users stream more than 2 billion hours in fourth quarter

Netflix reported Wednesday that its 20 million members watched more than 2 billion hours of TV shows and movies through its streaming video service during the fourth quarter of 2011.

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FDA restricts some antibiotics in livestock

The Food and Drug Administration has placed new restrictions on antibiotics in livestock.

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IKEA issues repair recall for Antilop high chairs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with IKEA North America Services LLC, announced the voluntary recall of the Antilop high chair.

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Kodak shares plunge on report company might seek bankruptcy protection

Eastman Kodak Co. stock shares plunged 28 percent in value on speculation that the 131-year-old photography company is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection.

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Sir Elton wants JT to play him in upcoming biopic

Elton John wants Justin Timberlake to play him in an upcoming biopic.

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Oprah’s return as TV host draws 1.1 million viewers

It’s not clear if viewers tuned in to watch the talk show queen or the rocker, but Oprah Winfrey’s return to talk-show TV with an interview with Steven Tyler drew about 1.1 million people Sunday night, the second largest audience for any show on Winfrey’s year-old cable network.

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David Beckham bares almost all for new underwear ad

David Beckham stripped down to his skivvies, showing off some fab abs, for ads for his new H&M bodywear line.

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Starbucks raises java prices for some

Get ready to peel off more bucks for your Starbucks lattes, frappuccinos, espressos and standard brews.

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Police shoot, kill armed 15-year-old Texas student

A 15-year-old male student died after police shot him for pointing a gun at them inside a Brownsville campus on Wednesday morning.

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The year that was in the Middle East

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U.S. launches new Counterterrorism Bureau for global cooperation

The United States on Wednesday announced the establishment of a new counterterrorism agency to increase cooperation with countries on the front lines in the fight against violent radicalism, according to the Obama Administration officials.

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Flintlock hunters have one last shot before PA. deer season ends

Hunters who are more keen on taking on the challenge of the hunt than just shooting a deer have at least over a week to fill those remaining deer tags courtesy of their flintlocks.

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Ailing Yahoo! names ex-PayPal boss Thompson new CEO

Former PayPal boss Scott Thompson has been named as the new chief executive of Internet search engine giant Yahoo.

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Lawsuit Accuses Company Of Fraudulently Cycling Patients Through Nursing Homes, Hospice Care

A national hospice company improperly cycled patients through nursing homes and hospice with a goal of making as much profit as possible from Medicare, according to a whistleblower lawsuit announced this week.

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Six Utah police officers shot during drug raid

One Ogden police officer is dead and five of his colleagues wounded after a search warrant executed on a suspected drug dealer’s house turned violent.

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Prosecutors clear young mom who shot intruder dead

A young Oklahoma mother was justified in shooting dead an intruder trying to break into her house on New Year’s Eve, according to local prosecutors.

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Texas distributor expands vegetable recall over possible listeria contamination

A Texas food distributor has expanded a recall of packaged vegetables because of possible listeria contamination.

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Washington governor to introduce same-sex marriage bill

Washington could become the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage after Gov. Chris Gregoire’s announcement that she would introduce such legislation next week.

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White House launches youth jobs program

The Obama administration announced an initiative on Thursday to help create as many as 250,000 summer jobs and internships for low income youth in 2012.

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Holidays were season for celebrity engagements, divorces and reunions

The Christmas season was not without some celebrity news. Into the New Year we saw a celebrity engagement, divorce and reunion.

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Number of bank failures fell in 2011

Savers had little to celebrate in 2011 as interest rates on deposits remained next to nothing. But, there was something to cheer about. The number of bank failures is trending downwards.

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Career.com lists most, least stressful jobs for 2012

Think your job is stressful? Maybe you ought to think again after perusing the newest list of the most stressful jobs.

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U.S. naval fleets deployment to go ahead despite Iranian warnings

The United States on Tuesday took a tough stand to reports about threats from Iran to impede the transit of U.S. naval ships operating in the Gulf region according to the Obama Administration officials.

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Developing: Iowa Republicans begin to caucus

Republican voters have begun caucusing in Iowa, kicking off the first primary event in the 2012 election cycle.

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Case-by-Case, California examines adult day care

Lunch is a dangerous time of day for Lawrence DiCarmo. The 79-year-old former brick layer takes his midday meal in a small side room under the watchful eye of a nurse at Napa Valley Adult Day Services in Napa, Calif.

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Iowa Republicans vote: Romney, Santorum in virtual tie

Iowa Republicans have voted, barely choosing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as the winner of the state’s caucus and first primary election in the 2012 presidential race.

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Uni-O Industries Recalls Chinese Made ChiO-Grill Portable Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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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Call for more coordinated approach to child protection

A new report on child migration in West Africa says thousands of children are being sold, exchanged or transported out of their communities each year in violation of internationally-recognized rights of the child, and calls on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to persuade governments to better protect these [...]

Ohio halts operations at injection wells after earthquake

Ohio has decided to halt fracking operations at wells in Youngstown Township following a magnitude 4 earthquake on Saturday, hours before revelers celebrated the New Year.

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After-Christmas sales boost December retail sales

The last week of December 2011 was robust for retail sales.

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Chinese oil firm gets $2.2 billion stake in controversial U.S. shale oil fracking industry

Chinese oil company Sinopec has invested $2.2 billion in a deal with Devon Energy to get access to shale oil deposits in the United States through the controversial process known as fracking.

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Stocks slip Wednesday after Tuesday’s strong rally

U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday, giving back some of Tuesday’s strong gains.

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“Mission Impossible 4″ stays No.1 at the box office

“Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” toasted the New Year by remaining No.1 at the weekend box office.

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Panetta calls service personnel to wish New Year greetings

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Monday made phone calls extending New Year greetings to three American service members in Afghanistan and another soldier abroad the USS Mesa Verde.

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Romney has slight edge as Iowa prepares to caucus on Tuesday

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is holding a slight lead a day before Iowa Republicans caucus in the first primary event of the 2012 presidential election.

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Diabetes during pregnancy may raise ADHD risk

Young children are far more likely to develop attention and hyperactivity problems if their mother develops pregnancy during pregnancy, and if they are born into a poor or lower middle-class households, according to a new study published this week in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.

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Super Bowl ads almost sold out

Marketers hoping to buy ad time for the 2012 Super Bowl are out of luck.

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U.S. troops deaths in Afghanistan declined in 2011

U.S. military deaths in the Afghanistan War declined in 2012, the first drop in four years, aided by a string of battlefield victories against Taliban insurgents by U.S. and other coalition forces.

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In the Land of Blood and Honey

127 minutes In theaters Jan. 6, 2012 Rating: R, Drama There’s a lot more blood than honey in The Land of Blood and Honey.

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Patrick Swayze’s widow pens memoir

Patrick Swayze’s last words to his wife Lisa were “I love you,” and those were her last words to him, Neimi Swayze writes in her new memoir, ‘Worth Fighting For: Love, Loss and Moving Forward.”

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Three hospitalized after white powder found in letter at Florida state attorney’s office

Three people were taken to a hospital after a letter containing a white powder was opened in the mail room of the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office Tuesday morning.

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Precious metals ring in 2012 with stellar performaces

Precious metals began 2012 with a stellar rally, led by gold.

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Work Insurance Often Offers Coverage For Programs To Stop Smoking

Seventy percent of smokers say they’d like to quit, and now, just three days into the new year, many may already be struggling to stick to their resolution to make 2012 a smoke-free year.

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Arkansas town probes ‘intentional’ New Year’s blackbird deaths

Authorities in southern Arkansas are investigating the deaths of hundreds of red-winged blackbirds during New Year celebrations over the weekend.

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Police looking for couple linked to cross-state crime spree

Police and federal authorities are looking for a couple who allegedly murdered an elderly man and woman over the weekend in Utah and shot a woman during a botched carjacking in Nevada.

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Man accidentally shoots himself while using the bathroom

A Connecticut man proved that some bathroom accidents are more serious than others when he shot himself while using the toilet.

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Aretha Franklin engaged at 69

Aretha Franklin, 69, is set to marry her long-time companion, William “Willie” Wilkerson.

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Stocks start 2012 higher

U.S. stocks started 2012 with a strong, broad-based rally.

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Skin cream recalled, may contain staph bacteria

The maker of a skin cream is voluntarily recalling its products nationwide because of concerns batches may be contaminated with certain dangerous bacteria and funguses.

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U.S. welcomes Jordan announcement to host Israeli, Palestinian, and Quartet envoys

The top American diplomat on Sunday welcomed an announcement from the Jordanian government it would host two meetings on Wednesday to take the Middle East peace process forward, according to the U.S. State Department.

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Solo bass trail in North ‘Bama expects to lure more anglers in ‘12

The Top Rod Solo Trail is expected to be one of the attractions among North Alabama Bass Fishing circuits in 2012 after it was revealed that winners of each tournament will receive a guaranteed $500 or more in prize money regardless of number of entrants.

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Man in custody in connection with LA vehicle arsons

Police in Los Angeles, California, investigating almost 50 vehicle arsons have a man in custody.

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Manhunt underway for shooter who killed park ranger

A massive manhunt is underway in Washington state for a suspected shooter who killed a U.S. Park ranger on New Year’s Day and kept at bay fellow rangers and local deputies trying to save her.

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