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NDTV’s $1.5 bn suit bares media ratings
To straighten the crooked you must first do a harder thing – straighten yourself. – The Buddha Yahoo News- US News: NDTV’s $1.5 bn suit bares media ratings
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Chuvit Facebook tip-off sparks Phuket gambling raid
Phuket Police raided the gambling den near Baan Kathu School last night after Thai MP Chuvit revealed its location on his Facebook page. Photo: Kritsada … Yahoo News- US News: Chuvit Facebook tip-off sparks Phuket gambling raid
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Chuvit Facebook tip-off sparks Phuket gambling raid
9 Reasons Romney’s Choice of Paul Ryan for Veep Is Smarter Than …
Romney’s Ryan decision is a hugely dangerous step toward getting the Koch brothers’ hand-picked star close to the presidency. Read more here: 9 Reasons Romney’s Choice of Paul Ryan for Veep Is Smarter Than …
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Standard Chartered Faces Fed Probes After N.Y. Deal – Bloomberg
BBC News Standard Chartered Faces Fed Probes After N.Y. Deal Bloomberg Standard Chartered Plc (STAN), having settled a New York money laundering probe for $340 million the day before it was to defend its right to operate in the state, still faces federal inquiries over claims it helped sanctioned nations including Iran … US Newspapers- News Source: Standard Chartered Faces Fed Probes After N.Y. Deal – Bloomberg
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Standard Chartered Faces Fed Probes After N.Y. Deal – Bloomberg
New York Times Names Cost-Cutting BBC Chief Thompson as New CEO – Businessweek (blog)
Telegraph.co.uk New York Times Names Cost-Cutting BBC Chief Thompson as New CEO Businessweek (blog) By Edmund Lee on August 15, 2012 New York Times Co. (NYT) named Mark Thompson as its next chief executive officer after a nine-month search, turning to a leader who steered the British Broadcasting Corp. US Newspapers- News Source: New York Times Names Cost-Cutting BBC Chief Thompson as New CEO – Businessweek (blog)
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New York Times Names Cost-Cutting BBC Chief Thompson as New CEO – Businessweek (blog)
Linda McMahon has spent $61 million trying to get elected
Linda McMahon won her GOP Senate primary on Tuesday night after spending almost ten times as much as her opponent, but the astronomical, unbelievable number is how much she’s spent trying to get elected so far: $61 million. When McMahon ran for Senate in 2010, she broke state records for out-of-pocket spending when the former WWE executive coughed up $50 million of her own fortune and still lost to Democrat Richard Blumenthal by 12 points. US Newspapers- News Source: Linda McMahon has spent $61 million trying to get elected
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Linda McMahon has spent $61 million trying to get elected
Is the US Dollar Finally Breaking Out of Its Funk?
The rally in the dollar overnight following upbeat U.S. economic news may well mark the start of something currency strategists say they have not seen for some time – the dollar’s direction being driven by the prospects for the economy rather than just risk appetite. Yahoo News- US News: Is the US Dollar Finally Breaking Out of Its Funk?
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Is the US Dollar Finally Breaking Out of Its Funk?
Strong quake jolts northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 hit northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. There were no reports of immediate damage. US Newspapers- News Source: Strong quake jolts northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
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Strong quake jolts northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
3D printer creates physical model of fetus for expecting parents
A Japanese clinic is offering parents-to-be the chance to hold their baby months before the child leaves the womb. US Newspapers- News Source: 3D printer creates physical model of fetus for expecting parents
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3D printer creates physical model of fetus for expecting parents
Federal appeals court sides with Texas against EPA
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency violated the Clean Air Act by rejecting a Texas program for approving air permits. US Newspapers- News Source: Federal appeals court sides with Texas against EPA
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Federal appeals court sides with Texas against EPA
Rumor: iPhone 5 pre-orders to start September 12
Those who have tried to buy an Apple iPhone on the devices’ release dates have, historically, known nothing but frustration, disappointment, long lines, and even longer waits. Smart buyers put in their orders ahead of time, at the first possible … Continue reading → US Newspapers- News Source: Rumor: iPhone 5 pre-orders to start September 12
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Rumor: iPhone 5 pre-orders to start September 12
News Corp launches Spanish-language network in US
The new Spanish-language broadcast network MundoFox — a joint venture of News Corp and RCN Television Group of Colombia — began broadcasting Monday with the goal of reaching the growing US Hispanic market. US Newspapers- News Source: News Corp launches Spanish-language network in US
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News Corp launches Spanish-language network in US
Taylor Swift releasing new album ‘Red’ on Oct. 22
Multi-platinum superstar Taylor Swift is releasing her fourth studio album called “Red” on Oct. 22. US Newspapers- News Source: Taylor Swift releasing new album ‘Red’ on Oct. 22
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Taylor Swift releasing new album ‘Red’ on Oct. 22
Harper Government Invests in Culture in Northern Ontario
TIMMINS, ON, Aug. 13, 2012 /CNW/ – Investments by the Harper Government in cultural organizations in Northern Ontario are helping create jobs and stimulate the economy. Support for 48 projects was announced … Yahoo News- US News: Harper Government Invests in Culture in Northern Ontario
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Harper Government Invests in Culture in Northern Ontario
Thai Stock Market May Snap Win Streak
8/13/2012 10:45 PM ET (RTTNews) – Ahead of Monday’s holiday for the Queen’s birthday, the Thai stock market had finished higher in five straight sessions, rising climbing more than 20 … Yahoo News- US News: Thai Stock Market May Snap Win Streak
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Thai Stock Market May Snap Win Streak
Thai MP kills cousin in Uzi accident
Thailand A Thai senator has killed his cousin after accidentally shooting him with an Uzi sub-machine gun.Thai senator Boonsong Kowawisarat fatally injured his cousin, Chanakarn Detkard, 46, when … Yahoo News- US News: Thai MP kills cousin in Uzi accident
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Paul Ryan’s Liberal Fan Club – NYTimes.com
Strategists at the pro-Obama super PAC are excited to run against the budget proposals of Mitt Romney’s running mate. See the original article here: Paul Ryan’s Liberal Fan Club – NYTimes.com
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Paul Ryan’s Liberal Fan Club – NYTimes.com
Man U shares flat as IPO disappoints
Shares in Manchester United Ltd made a US flat stock market debut on Friday, a disappointment for the world’s most famous football club but one it insisted would have no effect on its ability to acquire top-flight players. Yahoo News- US News: Man U shares flat as IPO disappoints
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Man U shares flat as IPO disappoints
US end their Dream Games with another gold
The Dream Team basketballers won gold to confirm the United States’ dominance of the London Olympics on the final day of the Games. Yahoo News- US News: US end their Dream Games with another gold
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US end their Dream Games with another gold
Regulators to big US banks: Don’t count on government help if you …
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Cops: Unhappy patron kills three at Alabama strip club – U.S. News
Three people were shot and killed and another injured by a dissatisfied patron of a strip club in Alabama late Thursday, police say. Read the article: Cops: Unhappy patron kills three at Alabama strip club – U.S. News
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Is a gun like a virus? After mass shootings, doctors target gun violence as a social disease
Is a gun like a virus, a car, tobacco or alcohol? US Newspapers- News Source: Is a gun like a virus? After mass shootings, doctors target gun violence as a social disease
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Is a gun like a virus? After mass shootings, doctors target gun violence as a social disease
Congress’ Profound Failure on Cybersecurity
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Congress’ Profound Failure on Cybersecurity
Plane Crash Caught On Tape In Idaho Goes Viral (Video)
A plane crash caught on tape in Idaho last June has gone viral after being uploaded to YouTube by survivors, international reports said on August 10, 2012. The video was taken from inside the small airplane after taking off from Bruce Meadows Airport in Stanley, Idaho on June 30, 2012. Yahoo News- US News: Plane Crash Caught On Tape In Idaho Goes Viral (Video)
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Plane Crash Caught On Tape In Idaho Goes Viral (Video)
NewsDaily: Standard Chartered helped build damning case against …
Standard Chartered has denied the accusations and noted that it approached all the U.S. agencies, including the Treasury Department and New York Federal Reserve Bank, in January 2010 to come forth with its own review … Read the original post: NewsDaily: Standard Chartered helped build damning case against …
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Paul Ryan Drove The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile | Mediaite
According to US News and World Report, “Ryan’s father died when Paul was only 16. Using the Social Security survivor’s benefits he received until his 18th birthday, he paid for his education at Miami University in Ohio, where .. Link: Paul Ryan Drove The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile | Mediaite
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US to announce new Syria sanctions soon: official
The United States plans new sanctions against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and its supporters to put further pressure on Damascus, a US State Department official said Friday. Yahoo News- US News: US to announce new Syria sanctions soon: official
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US to announce new Syria sanctions soon: official
Canoeing: Battle of the Atlantic in K1 sprint debut
DORNEY, England (Reuters) – Britain’s Ed McKeever and Canada’s Mark de Jonge will battle it out with double blades on water in the first men’s kayak singles (K1) 200-metre final in Olympic history on Saturday. The race is the fastest of four new medal events at the canoe sprint on Eton Dorney Lake west of London. The other three will be the men’s canoe singles (C1), the women’s kayak singles (K1 … Yahoo News- US News: Canoeing: Battle of the Atlantic in K1 sprint debut
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Canoeing: Battle of the Atlantic in K1 sprint debut
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DORNEY, England, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Britain’s Ed McKeeverand Canada’s Mark de Jonge will battle it out with double bladeson water in the first men’s kayak singles (K1) 200-metre finalin Olympic history on Saturday. The race is the fastest of four new medal events at thecanoe sprint on Eton Dorney Lake west of London Yahoo News- US News: Olympics-Canoeing-Battle of the Atlantic in K1 sprint debut
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Washington Post Profit Drops as Education Business Falters
Washington Post Co. (WPO) , the publishing group part-owned by billionaire Warren Buffett , said second- quarter profit fell 29 percent after revenue from its education business declined. Yahoo News- US News: Washington Post Profit Drops as Education Business Falters
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LILLE, France (Reuters) – French police raided a makeshift Roma camp on Thursday, evicting 200 people as the Socialist government quietly follows the former conservative administration’s policy of repatriating illegal … Read More: Current Headlines
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The Syria Situation: U.S. and Russia Need to … – Keuka College News
The Syria Situation: U.S. and Russia Need to Talk. Published August 10, 2012 at 10:59 am in Opinion by Doug Lippincott Read More: The Syria Situation: U.S. and Russia Need to … – Keuka College News
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Tech Mahindra profit up 22 pct, beats estimates
MUMBAI (Reuters) – Software-services provider Tech Mahindra’s (NSI:TECHM) first-quarter net profit rose 22 percent to beat analyst expectations, helped by strong performance by its Mahindra Satyam (NSI:SATYAMCOMP) … Yahoo News- US News: Tech Mahindra profit up 22 pct, beats estimates
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Tech Mahindra profit up 22 pct, beats estimates
Boothe Eye Care Highlights Link Between Cataracts, Hip Fractures
PLANO, TX– – The Wall Street Journal reports that a recent study has revealed a link between cataract surgery and decreased hip fractures in Medicare beneficiaries. Boothe Eye Care , an ophthalmologic … Yahoo News- US News: Boothe Eye Care Highlights Link Between Cataracts, Hip Fractures
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Boothe Eye Care Highlights Link Between Cataracts, Hip Fractures