Future Apple Phones Rumored to Land Safer, VIDEO
Apple has reportedly submitted a patent for a device that would flip falling iPhones mid-air to avoid breaking the screen — similar to a cat always l
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Cities Mark Earth Hour Across the Globe, VIDEO
Cities all over the world plunged into darkness on Saturday evening to mark Earth Hour, an event to raise awareness on climate change organized by the conservation group, the World Wildlife Fund.
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Cyprus bailout goes down to the wire, VIDEO
Bank workers in Cyprus threaten to strike over fears for their jobs as the government races to seal an 11th-hour bailout deal with the European Union. Sarah Charlton reports.
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VIDEO: Security tight at Berezovsky home
Police cordon off roads near the UK home of Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who was found dead in “unclear” circumstances. Sarah Chartlon reports.
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Make it 26 straight for the Heat
By Associated Press
LeBron James and company put on quite a show for some of the biggest names in sports on Sunday night.
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Snowstorm march through Plains, Midwest
By Heather Hollingsworth of Associated Press
Colorado and Kansas were digging out Sunday from a major snowstorm. Winter storm warnings have been issued for Sunday and Monday as far east as Pennsylvania.KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Few signs of spring are being found […]
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VIDEO: Raw: Obama Returns Home After Middle East Trip
President Obama returned to the U.S. following a four-day trip to the Middle East. Aides said the trip aimed to reassure the region’s politicians and people, particularly in Israel, that he is committed to their security and prosperity.
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VIDEO: Pope Francis to Pope Benedict: “We are brothers”
Pope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict kneeled at the same bench to pray after Pope Francis refused to take the position of honor, saying “We are brothers.” Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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Chicago Closing 54 Schools To Tackle Budget Deficit, VIDEO
Chicago Public School officials announced plans to close the underutilized schools by the end of the school year.
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Bloomberg, Mayors Against Illegal Guns Ad Blitz
NEW YORK — A new $12 million television ad campaign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns will push senators in key states to back gun control efforts, including comprehensive background checks.
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NCAA: Michigan vs. VCU, Michigan State vs. Memphis
The madness continues with the round of 32.
The third round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament opens with a blockbuster matchup between the precocious No. 4 Michigan Wolverines and the tenacious No. 5 VCU Rams, who set a tournament record for […] -
FAA To Close 149 Air Traffic Towers Because Of Budget Cuts
CHICAGO — Under orders to trim hundreds of millions of dollars from its budget, the Federal Aviation Administration released a final list Friday of 149 air traffic control towers that it will close at small airports around the country starting […]
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Peter King Leaks Secret Of Jordan’s Role In Capture Of Bin Laden Son-In-Law
WASHINGTON — Rep. Peter King’s (R-N.Y.) public thanks to Jordan this month for helping capture Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law has upset a delicate U.S. government agreement to keep Jordan’s role in the operation secret, U.S. officials told The Huffington Post.
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Ohio seeks death penalty over groundhog’s weather-prediction
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his own shadow and thus predicted that spring would arrive early this year — but the snow and icy winds still lashing much of the country would beg to differ. Michael Gmoser, […] -
Truth-Teller Phil Donahue
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Reid To Introduce Gun Control Bill
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will introduce gun control legislation Thursday night that includes a proposal for universal background checks.
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Abbas: Peace shouldn’t happen through violence
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told President Barack Obama that peace with Israel should not be achieved through violence, occupation, settlements, arrests or denial of refugee rights.
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Bought for $3 at yard sale, bowl sells for $2.2 million
New York – A rare Chinese bowl bought for about $3 from a yard sale in the U.S. sold for $2.2 million at an auction in New York on Tuesday. The bowl, found in New York state, “was bought […]
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Senate approves funding bill to avert government shutdown …
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to avert a government shutdown next week by keeping agencies and discretionary programs funded through the fiscal year ending on September 30.
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Afghanistan, NATO Strike Compromise On Pullout Plan
KABUL n President Hamid Karzai struck a compromise with NATO forces on Wednesday, agreeing to a far more limited and gradual pullout from a key province than he had initially demanded, according to accounts from the NATO-led force.
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Fed Holds Firm to Stimulus Plan Despite Brighter Economy.
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday pressed forward with its aggressive policy stimulus despite improvements in the U.S. economy, pointing to still-high unemployment, fiscal headwinds out of Washington and risks from abroad.
Meeting as turmoil in Europe took another turn for […]
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After Israeli Backslapping, Obama Faces Palestinian Discontent
JERUSALEM – President Barack Obama faces a stony reception when he travels to the West Bank on Thursday for talks with Palestinian leaders who accuse him of letting Israel ride rough-shod over their dream of statehood.
Obama has said he will not […]
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Obama Congress Joke: Hot Mic
Obama Congress Joke: Hot Mic Catches President Saying ‘Good To Get Away’ In Israel (VIDEO)
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Harry Reid Caves On Assault Weapons Ban
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said Tuesday, there is minor support in the Senate to back a White House-backed bill to renew a ban against military-style assault weapons.
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