Monday, March 31, 2014

"India Ink: Rural Health Care Blamed for Infant Deaths in Kolkata" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By MICHAEL EDISON HAYDEN

B.C. Roy Memorial Hospital officials say that because rural health centers are not equipped to handle critical cases, sick babies are often near death by the time they arrive at the hospital.

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"Kings science academy scandal raises questions over free schools policy" - in #Education

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Two years ago the school was lauded by David Cameron, now it has prompted questions in parliament, three critical Ofsted reports and a police inquiry
On the website of the Kings science academy in Bradford is a letter from David...

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"Student union officers more 'representatives' than activists" - in #Education

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An NUS report will reveal most union reps are happy working in partnership with university managers, but where does this leave their campaigning role?
Student leaders were traditionally seen as firebrands and agitators, or at...

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"Failing tuition fees system won't be fixed by tinkering" - in #Education

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The world of work is changing challenging how we think, and pay for, higher education, says Peter Scott
There are uncanny parallels between the flawed privatisation of the railways in the 1990s and the government’s failing...

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"What book would you send to a prisoner?" - in #Education

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Regulations introduced by the justice secretary Chris Grayling that stop people sending books to prisoners in England and Wales, have caused outrage among writers, teachers and prison experts. But what titles would they...

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"BREAKING: Obama Announces Resignation from Presidency" - in #Uplifting

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By Matt Liponoga
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. President Barack Obama shocked the nation—and the… READ MORE
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"Black Children Face The Most Barriers To Success In America, Asians The Least" - in #Politics

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By Rebecca Klein

From birth, the average black child in America is at a relative disadvantage, according to an Annie E. Casey Foundation study released Tuesday.
While more than 92 percent of white, Latino, American-Indian and...

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"Guerrero inks one-day deal to retire with Angels" - in #Sports

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"Hawaiian Rent-All's Clever Sign Causes Outrage In Hawaii" - in #Strange

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By Chloe Fox

Every town needs its witty sign king. For Honolulu, Hawaii, apparently, that king is Hawaiian Rent-All, an equipment rental company with a penchant for puns.
First, some backstory: the Honolulu Police Department...

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"Angels coach Don Baylor breaks leg during ceremonial first pitch" - in #Sports

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By Steven Goldman

The Angels hitting coach was hurt before the game even began.
Update: Don Baylor broke his femur and is scheduled for surgery Tuesday, the Angels announced.
In one of the more freakish injuries to take place on...

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"UConn women top Aggies 69-54, head to Final Four (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Music City is the next stop for a Connecticut women’s team that just keeps humming along in search of a record ninth national championship. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis continued her splendid run through the NCAA tournament with...

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"Sinosphere Blog: Caring for the Dead, It’s the Thought That Counts" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By MIA LI

Chinese who cannot afford the time or expense to travel to attend to their relatives’ graves for the “tomb sweeping” festival can employ others to do it. For a fee, they’ll even cry on your behalf.

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"Don Baylor breaks leg on Angels' ceremonial first pitch" - in #Sports

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By Steven Goldman

The Angels hitting coach was hurt before the game even began.
Update: Don Baylor broke his femur and is scheduled for surgery Tuesday, the Angels announced.
In one of the more freakish injuries to take place on...

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"How Oyster Shells Could Help Protect Troops in the Battlefield" - in #USNews

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New transparent armor to protect U.S. troops on the battlefield could be inspired by the structure of seashells, researchers say.Scientists would love to develop tough, hard, lightweight materials for applications such as body...

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"Rep. Dave Camp Gave This 'Congress' Thing His Best Shot, But He's Done" - in #Politics

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By Jason Linkins

Is there even much of a point to being a member of Congress anymore, if you’re nominally committed to public service? Probably not, and now Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.) has decided to consciously uncouple...

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"Years After Revolt, Chinese Village Glumly Returns to Polls" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By DAN LEVIN Despite an uprising and democratic elections years ago, many voters said they had come to view their earlier electoral success as the beginning of the end of local self-governance.







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"Humanitarian Drones to Deliver Medical Supplies to Roadless Areas" - in #Uplifting

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Andreas Raptopoulos wants to use aerial drones to save lives.
Unmanned vehicle technology makes remote and hazardous areas accessible, whenever a family needs medicine but floods and muddy roads have cut off travel, a seasonal...

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"Benny the Bulls mascot gives Rajon Rondo a popcorn shower" - in #Sports

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By Seth Rosenthal

Rondo got hazed in his rookie turn as an announcer.
Rajon Rondo, resting his knee on the second night of a back-to-back, was not content to just sit on the bench. He opted to join the Celtics broadcast team as a...

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"Theo Pinson's SELFIE DUNK leads McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest" - in #Sports

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By Rodger Sherman

Duke commit Grayson Allen “won” the McDonald’s slam dunk competition, but here is a guy taking a picture of himself while dunking and isn’t he the real winner?
Did you know that your...

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"Oregon Ditches Proposed Ban on Marijuana-Laced Munchies" - in #USNews

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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon officials are backing off their proposal to prohibit sales of pot-infused treats at medical marijuana stores.In a new set of rules released Monday, the Oregon Health Authority will only ban marijuana-laced p...

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"Lake Remains Frozen Before Salmon Season's Start" - in #Weather

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No foolin’, April 1 is the opening day of salmon season — but there will be little open water for fisherman. Parts of the lake are still 2 to 3 feet thick of ice.Here, fishermen stand on a still-frozen Lake Winnipesaukee in G...

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"The 76ers do a very 76ers thing" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell


The 76ers were this close to following a 26-game losing streak with back to back wins, but sometimes reality gets in the way. Hawks 103, Sixers 95. Maybe next year, Philadelphia.
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"Travis Zajac completes hat trick from crazy angle" - in #Sports

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By Adam Gretz

Where has this offense been for the Devils all season?
The New Jersey Devils had a rare offensive explosion on Monday night, scoring six goals in a game for just the third time this season. Leading the way was...

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"DealBook: Sanctions or Not, Russian Sway in London May Be Bluster" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By KIMKO DE FREYTAS-TAMURA and STEVEN ERLANGER

Many worry that the global financial center might suffer collateral damage if more penalties are imposed on Russia over its actions in Crimea. But the data suggests otherwise.
...

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"22 Identified as Missing After Washington Mudslide" - in #USNews

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By M. Alex Johnson

Officials working at the Washington mudslide on Monday evening said they have identified 22 people who remained missing or unaccounted for.
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"Cincinnati celebrates as Opening Day arrives in 2014" - in #Sports

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The Reds lost to the Cardinals, but Opening Day in Cincinnati was, as always, a spectacle to behold.
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"U.S. Is Weighing Release of a Spy For the Israelis" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By MARK LANDLER and MICHAEL R. GORDON

The United States and Israel are discussing the possible release of Jonathan Pollard, an American serving a life sentence in North Carolina for spying for Israel.

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"Document Shows GM Engineer Approved Ignition Switch Change" - in #USNews

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By Talesha Reynolds and Gabe Gutierrez and Rich Gardella

An internal document obtained by NBC News shows that a General Motors engineer signed off on a change to ignition switches in cars that have now been recalled – even though ...

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"Caught On Cam: Cop Blindsides Female Student" - in #USNews

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Amateur video captures cop violently knocking down female student during riots on University of Arizona campus shortly after NCAA loss.










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"LeBron had a pretty good half against the Raptors" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell


LeBron has 21 points at halftime against Toronto. He’s 7-for-9 from the field, and one of those shots was a heave at the end of the first quarter.
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"This is the coolest photo from MLB Opening Day" - in #Sports

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By Seth Rosenthal

BASEBALL ‘N’ AMERICA ‘N’ PLANES
An overhead view of a big-ass American flag in a packed Rangers Ballpark on a clear day is already a good time, but the PLANES VIEWED FROM OVERHEAD makes...

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"India: The world's largest democracy goes to the polls" - in #Politics

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By Shahnaz Taplin-Chinoy India, a country of contradictions, concurrently hosts both — a third of the world’s poor and also the second largest constellation of Facebook fans. The upcoming national election could...

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"Democrats Should Launch Pro-Obamacare Ad Campaign" - in #Politics

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By Chris Weigant

Everyone’s talking about Obamacare today, since it is the deadline for signing up for health insurance in the first “open enrollment” period for the marketplace exchanges. The final numbers...

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"Brewers beat Braves 2-0 in Braun's 1st game back (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Ryan Braun stepped into the batter’s box, admittedly a bit anxious. First day back on the job after a drug suspension was already a day to remember for the Brewers slugger. Braun went 1 for 4 and stole a base that helped...

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"Spurs go for perfect March against Pacers" - in #Sports

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"Earthquake Swarm Doesn't Mean 'The Big One' Is Coming" - in #USNews

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By Devin Coldewey

This past week may have had more noticeable quakes in the U.S. than most, but seismologists have been quick to point out that the ground is nearly always rumbling somewhere. Earthquakes are likely to come one...

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"Duke, NC State, North Carolina battle for 3* OT Emanuel McGirt?" - in #Sports

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By Wescott Eberts

The big offensive tackle also has one school from which he would like to receive an offer.
CHARLOTTE, NC — A member of the “Final Five” at the Charlotte Nike Football Camp, Durham (N.C.)...

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"Woman On Mississippi's Death Row Gets New Trial" - in #Politics

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By David Moye

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A death row inmate who prosecutors say recruited her son in a plot to kill her husband will get a new trial, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled Monday in a rare order for a prisoner awaiting e...

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"Scotty Hopson will make $1.35 million for 7 games with Cavs" - in #Sports

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By James Herbert

The Cavs have struck an unusual deal with Scotty Hopson.
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed guard Scotty Hopson on Monday, the team announced. Hopson spent most of the year playing for Anadolu Efes in Turkey. The...

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"Continuing the Fight for Women's Rights With Paycheck Fairness" - in #Politics

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By Rep. Alcee L. Hastings

When Jeannette Rankin of Montana was elected as the first woman to serve in Congress, she knew that she would not be the last. Since her swearing in to office in 1916 — four years before the...

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"Cut! Bruce Willis willing to take less for Idaho estate" - in #Financial

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By Emily Heffter

With a new baby on the way and a new film shooting in Alabama, it’s no wonder Bruce Willis has slashed the list price of the Idaho getaway from another lifetime.

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

"17 Years of FashionTV with 17 Sexiest Moments | Midnight Hot" - in #Fashion

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April marks a month of jubilations as FashionTV celebrates 17 years of iconic programming, fashion entertainment, and making history as the …
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"'Lost' alums sum up series in 30 seconds" - in #Entertainment

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By Lindsey Bahr

At PaleyFest, group effort among cast boils it all down to the essentials: Watch
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"'Good Wife' recap: 'The Last Call'" - in #Entertainment

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By Breia Brissey

Breia Brissey: After gut punch, a heartfelt, appropriate, funny-at-times episode
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"North Korea, South Korea Trade Fire Near Disputed Sea Border" - in #Politics

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By Jade Walker

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has fired artillery shells into North Korean waters in response to North Korean shells from a live-fire drill that fell in waters south of the rivals’ disputed western s...

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"India Ink: To Be Poor and Sick in India" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By MICHAEL EDISON HAYDEN

A new series for India Ink will look at the health care that lower-income patients receive around the country that is not only problematic but also outright lethal at times.

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"Padres come back to take care of Dodgers in SD" - in #Sports

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"Brian Wilson meltdown wastes Ryu gem, Dodgers fall to Padres in U.S. opener" - in #Sports

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San Diego took advantage of Brian Wilson’s meltdown to beat L.A. 3-1 in MLB’s latest opener.
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"Padres Rally Past Dodgers in MLB's U.S. Opener" - in #USNews

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The Dodgers shut down the Padres for seven innings before Seth Smith led an eighth-inning rally and lifted the San Diego to an Opening Night victory.

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"The GOP Advantage: Geography Or Gerrymandering?" - in #Politics

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By Ashley Alman

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans helped solidify their hold on the U.S. House when GOP legislators in key states drew new congressional maps after the 2010 Census. But was it geography or gerrymandering that gave R...

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"In Afghan Presidential Campaign, North Is All-Important" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By AZAM AHMED

Many of the major candidates have focused in recent weeks on the country’s northern regions, where the most voters turned out in 2009.

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"Final Four previews: UW-UK" - in #Sports

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"GOP Has Built-in Advantage In Fight For The House" - in #Politics

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By Ashley Alman

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even if Democrats recruit great candidates, raise gobs of money and run smart campaigns, they face an uphill fight to retake control of the House in this year’s congressional elections, r...

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"North and South Korea Fire Shells Into Each Other's Waters" - in #WorldHeadlines

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea fired artillery shells into North Korean waters Monday in response to North Korean shells from a live-fire drill that fell in waters south of the rivals’ disputed western sea boundary.




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"Smith, Denorfia lift Padres to 3-1 win over LA (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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For one day at least, the moderate-payroll San Diego Padres are in first place in the NL West, ahead of the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers. Seth Smith hit a towering drive for a tying homer leading off the eighth and Chris...

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"'Game of Thrones': Look who's talking! It's Jon Snow" - in #Entertainment

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By James Hibberd

Kit Harington on more vocal character: ”he doesn’t want to but he has no choice”
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"KCCO Black Lager" - in #Men

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By bswilley

Booze This brew is one smooth operator. In fact, it’s one brewth operator.
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"Knicks edge GSW, only 1 game out of playoffs" - in #Sports

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"New Jersey Mom Gives Birth in Nail Salon" - in #USNews

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A New Jersey mother decided there was no time like the present to get a little extra pampering before delivering her second child last week.










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"More Ships and Planes Join Search for Jetliner" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By KIRK SEMPLE and MICHELLE INNIS Ten planes and ten ships scoured the latest search area, roughly the size of Poland.







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"Crosby helps Penguins beat Blackhawks 4-1 (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Sidney Crosby had two goals in the final five minutes, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-1 victory over the injury-riddled Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. Already playing without Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks lost captain...

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"APNewsBreak: Dodgers set payroll record at $234M (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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The Los Angeles Dodgers set a record with an opening-day payroll of $234 million Sunday, according to a study of big league contracts by The Associated Press. The New York Yankees were a distant second at $199 million, ending...

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"North Korea Vows to Use ‘New Form’ of Nuclear Test" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By CHOE SANG-HUN The North did not elaborate, but Western analysts have long suspected that it is trying to make nuclear devices that could be delivered by intercontinental ballistic missiles.







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"Report: Wiggins ready to enter the NBA draft" - in #Sports

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"One Percenter Convicted Of Raping His Infant Child Dodges Jail Because He 'Will Not Fare Well'" - in #Politics

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By Ashley Alman

A Delaware man convicted of raping his three-year-old daughter only faced probation after a state Superior Court judge ruled he “will not fare well” in prison.
In her decision, Judge Jan Jurden...

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"Chivas Guadalajara vs. Club America: Final score 0-4, Goats embarrassed again" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

Another tournament, another disappointing Clásico for Chivas.
Chivas Guadalajara appeared to close some of the gap between them and Club America leading up to this edition of the Super Clásico, but the Goats f...

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"How to Save Obamacare -- and the Senate" - in #Politics

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By Robert Kuttner

As readers of these posts will recall, I’m not the biggest fan of the Affordable Care Act. My view is that the legislative compromises needed to get the ACA through Congress made it an unwieldy mess; that...

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"Massive U.N. Report Says Climate Risks Go Beyond Red Alert" - in #USNews

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YOKOHAMA, Japan — Global warming is driving humanity toward a whole new level of many risks, a U.N. scientific panel reports, warning that the wild climate ride has only just begun.

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"Death Toll From Washington Mudslide Rises to at Least 21" - in #USNews

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The number of people confirmed dead in the Oso mudslide that devastated the Washington state town has risen from 18 to 21, Snohomish County authorities said Sunday evening.

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"The Widening Lens: Jonathan Schell and the Fate of the Earth" - in #Politics

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By Tom Engelhardt

Cross-posted with TomDispatch.com
“Up to a few months ago, Ben Suc was a prosperous village of some thirty-five hundred people.” That is the initial line of The Village of Ben Suc, his first book, a copy of whi...

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"'Jeopardy' Serves Up Answers and Questions for 50 Years" - in #USNews

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By Imaeyen Ibanga

Answer: This is the popular television game show celebrating its 50th year on-air.Question: What is “Jeopardy”?That’s correct.The trivia game that bills itself as “America’s favorite quiz show” turns ...

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"STP 500: Denny Hamlin leaves Martinsville frustrated" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

Martinsville did not turn out how Denny Hamlin thought it would, as he was a non-factor for much of Sunday’s NASCAR race.
Denny Hamlin entered confident he was going to win the STP 500 at Martinsville...

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"Is there a secret to lucky Virginia couple Three big lottery wins in March?" - in #Uplifting

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"Hero: 21-year-old Army soldier flies home from Afghanistan to donate liver to dying grandfather" - in #Uplifting

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"Australian PM: 'I'm Not Putting a Time Limit' on Jet Search" - in #WorldHeadlines

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The prime minister of Australia said early Monday local time (late Sunday ET) that there was no “time limit” on the painstaking search to find the missing Malaysia Airlines jet.

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"This City Is Ranked #1 In Trivial Pursuits… And They Are Proud Of It?" - in #Uplifting

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By Kevin Lake
Last month, it was major headline news that Manila had… READ MORE
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"WATCH: Teacher Testifies to Being Intimidated About “Common Core” Standards By Officials" - in #Uplifting

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By Benjamin Austin
Susan Kimball knows a few things about childhood education —… READ MORE
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"Families of Missing Passengers Angry at Malaysian Government" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By Katy Tur

The family members of the passengers aboard Flight MH370 say the Malaysian government hasn’t provided enough information.










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"One Day Left to Enroll in Obamacare" - in #Health

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By Peter Alexander

More than 6 million people have signed up for health insurance ahead of the looming deadline.










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"Man Fleeing Brooklyn Fire Plunges 4 Stories" - in #USNews

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A fire in a Brooklyn apartment building injured 13 people, including a man who plunged from a fifth-floor window onto a scaffolding below, authorities said.










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"Elton John tells Matt Lauer he'll 'quietly' marry longtime partner in 'joyous' ceremony" - in #Entertainment

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By Jillian Eugenios

Sir Elton John told TODAY’s Matt Lauer that wedding bells will chime as early as May for him and his partner, David Furnish, now that gay marriage is legal in England.”We’ll do it very...

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"Harrison lifts Wildcats to 75-72 win over Michigan (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Aaron Harrison made a 3-pointer from NBA range with 2.3 seconds left Sunday to lift Kentucky and its freshmen to a 75-72 win over Michigan and a trip to the Final Four. After Harrison’s teammate, Julius Randle,...

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"NASCAR Martinsville 2014: Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch feud, exchange barbs" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

Brad Keselowski and Kurt Busch tangled on the track and traded words off of it Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
An early accident cost Brad Keselowski a chance to win to win Sunday at Martinsville Speedway and...

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"Kentucky vs. Michigan final score: Wildcats stun Wolverines on Aaron Harrison's game-winner" - in #Sports

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By Scott Coleman

Harrison’s three-pointer with 2.6 seconds on the clock sent Kentucky to the Final Four.


Kentucky is headed to the Final Four after defeating Michigan in a thriller on Sunday afternoon, 75-72.
With...

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"Boca Juniors vs. River Plate: Final score 1-2, first Bombanera win in a decade for the visitors" - in #Sports

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By Kevin McCauley

River Plate are all the way up to fourth in Argentina after pulling off a massive away derby win over Boca Juniors.
River Plate have won a league match at La Bombonera for the first time in a decade, surging up...

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"Kurt Busch Shakes Off Pit-Row Run-In, Wins Martinsville" - in #USNews

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He held off Jimmie Johnson in the final 11 laps to win Sunday’s STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway.










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"Watch: Djokovic's 28-shot rally for match point" - in #Sports

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"John Kerry: U.S., Russia Agree Ukraine Needs A Seat At The Table" - in #Politics

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By Ashley Alman

PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and Russia agree on the need for a diplomatic solution for Ukraine.
Kerry also stressed that Ukraine would have to be at the table for n...

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"Kerry and Lavrov Discuss Ways to Ease Tensions in Ukraine" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday after a four hour meeting in Paris with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, that they each made “suggestions” about how to ease tensions over Russia’s annexation of Ukr...

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"2014 Valero Texas Open results: Steven Bowditch win is an amazing story for PGA Tour" - in #Sports

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By Brendan Porath

Steven Bowditch, who has battled severe bouts of clinical depression, gets his first ever PGA Tour win and earns a late invite to his first Masters.
Steven Bowditch, who spent years working through crippling...

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"Kurt Busch wins the 2014 STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

Kurt Busch fends off Jimmie Johnson to win Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
Kurt Busch passed Jimmie Johnson late to win the STP 500 Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
Johnson, who owns eight Martinsville...

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"Napoli vs. Juventus: Preview and TV schedule" - in #Sports

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By Jack Sargeant

Juventus could move within touching distance of their third consecutive Serie A title with a win at Napoli on Sunday.
Juventus head into the weekend with a 14-point lead at the top of the Serie A table, having...

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

"Four thoughts on emerging Final Four field as Florida, Wisconsin punch tickets to Dallas" - in #Sports

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Florida and Wisconsin punched their tickets to the Final Four. What can we expect from them?
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"2014 NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway race day weather forecast: Yes we race today" - in #Sports

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By Brian Neudorff

After rain cancelled all track activities on Saturday, Sunday looks to be drier but there could be a few weather issues.
There have been a lot of conflicting weather forecasts out there for Martinsville...

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"Number of Missing in Mudslide Drops Sharply as Death Toll Rises" - in #USNews

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The official number of dead in the Washington state mudslide rose to 18 on Saturday, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner.

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"Wisconsin Badgers edge Arizona Wildcats 64-63 in overtime to reach Final Four" - in #Sports

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Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan reached his first Final Four on the big shoulders of Frank Kaminsky.
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"Florida 1st to Final Four, beating Dayton 62-52 (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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First yet again this season, the Florida Gators want more. Try a national championship. Scottie Wilbekin scored 23 points and Florida became the first team to advance to the Final Four with a 62-52 win Saturday night over the...

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"Weekend Shootings Kill Two and Wound 14 in Chicago" - in #USNews

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Gun violence across the Chicago area this weekend has left more death in its wake.










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"Arizona's Miller proud of team despite loss" - in #Sports

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"MLS scores: RSL thrashes Toronto in a day full of late drama" - in #Sports

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By Ryan Rosenblatt

There was no lack of drama in MLS on Saturday.
It was a day for late goals in MLS as teams scored six in the final 10 minutes of the match to either win or tie, three of which came in stoppage time. If you...

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"Riot police shoot beanbags and tear gas at students following Arizona loss" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

Tuscon turned into a scene on Saturday night following the Arizona Wildcats’ loss in the Elite 8.
Top-seeded Arizona’s season ended in something close to an instant classic against No. 4...

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"'SNL' Obama Resorts To Kissing Justin Bieber To Boost Health Care Sign-Ups In Cold Open" - in #Politics

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By Katla McGlynn

Well, you can’t get much more “buzzy” than booking the President of the United States on “Between Two Ferns,” so how else can President Obama spread the word about his health care...

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"Kershaw headed to DL for 1st time in career (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is headed to the 15-day disabled list for the first time in his seven-year career because of a swollen muscle in his left upper back.

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"Wisconsin beats Arizona 64-63 in OT in West Region (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Every big shot Wisconsin needed, Frank Kaminsky hit. The 7-footer carried Wisconsin to the Final Four with 28 points, including six in overtime, as the Badgers defeated Arizona 64-63 in a physical West Region final Saturday...

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"Belinelli, Spurs top Pelicans 96-80; streak at 17 (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich admitted he is getting antsy for a loss. Marco Belinelli scored 18 points and San Antonio never trailed after its opening possession, extending its winning streak to 17 games with a 96-80 victory over...

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"Chris Christie Apologizes For ‘Occupied Territories' Remark" - in #Politics

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By Andrew Hart

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in a Saturday afternoon meeting with Sheldon Adelson apologized for stepping on a fault line in fraught Middle East politics during a speech he gave earlier in the day, POLITICO has...

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"2014 Valero Texas Open: Steven Bowditch leads, Phil Mickelson withdraws" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

The third round of the Texas Open is in the books and while Steven Bowditch continues to lead, the big story from the third round was Phil Mickelson pulling out of the tournament.
It was an eventful Saturday at...

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"On Wisconsin! Badgers Nip Arizona to Reach Final Four" - in #USNews

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A controversial out-of-bounds call gave Arizona a last shot, but it wouldn’t drop and Wisconsin went on to the Final Four.

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"Madison seems to be enjoying itself right now" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

Scene on state st. In Madison @IanKenyonNFL @richarddeitsch @ryenarussillo @Aaron_Nagler pic.twitter.com/FrCR8DoErk
— Josh DiMaggio (@big_cat88) March 30, 2014

The Badgers are going to the Final Four f...

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"Video: Bo Ryan's emotional post-game interview caps Wisconsin's incredible victory" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell
Watch the veteran Wisconsin coach get choked up after his team won an instant classic against Arizona in the Elite 8.

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"Palestinians, Israeli Settlers Fight Security Barrier in Nature Area" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By Yardena Schwartz

GUSH ETZION, THE WEST BANK — One evening in late January, a group of settlers here gathered on Tu Bishvat, a Jewish holiday marking “the new year of the trees,” the start of a new harvesting cycle.

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"Wisconsin advances to Final Four with 64-63 overtime win over Arizona" - in #Sports

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By Russell Steinberg

Bo Ryan clinched his first trip to the Final Four in a thriller out west.
The wait is over for Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers.
Ryan has led his team to the NCAA Tournament every year since taking over as...

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"Australia Taps Former Defense Chief to Coordinate Search Support" - in #WorldHeadlines

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PERTH — Australia has appointed a former chief of its defense forces to coordinate the country’s support for the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Sunday.

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"Rondae Hollis-Jefferson saves Arizona with impromptu alley-oop" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell


This bucket tied the game and was the last score of regulation. Does anyone think Nick Johnson meant to pass it?
Read more here: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson saves Arizona with impromptu alley-oop



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"Citizen Convicted on Weapons Charges – For Empty Shell Casings and Antique Muzzle Loader Bullets" - in #Uplifting

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By Benjamin Austin
A resident of Washington DC has been convicted on weapons… READ MORE
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"Can The Government Now Control Make-Up Sex? – This State Thinks it Can" - in #Uplifting

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By Natasha Smith
Last year there was a proposed amendment to Massachusetts’ divorce… READ MORE
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"[Watch] Construction Worker Caught In Five-Alarm Fire Makes Last Minute Jump" - in #Uplifting

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By Natasha Smith
A lone construction worker was trapped in a five-alarm fire… READ MORE
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"10 things that occurred since the Sixers' last win" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

Philadelphia nearly went two full months in between wins and a lot occurred in the NBA and around the world in the meantime.
For the first time in 59 days, the 76ers won a basketball game. The Sixers entered...

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"Lightning vs. Sabres: Steven Stamkos scores own goal on empty Lightning net" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

Maybe teams should think about keeping their goalie in the net.
At this point in the season it’s probably safe to say that if you’re struggling to put away the Buffalo Sabres you’re having a...

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"Clippers' Griffin (back spasms) leaves vs Rockets (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Clippers’ forward Blake Griffin is doubtful to return against the Rockets after he left in the first quarter with lower back spasms. There appeared to be minimal contact between Griffin and Donatas Motiejunas before...

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"Mudslide Death Toll Rises to 18, Missing Falls to 30" - in #USNews

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The official number of dead in the Washington state mudslide rose to 18 on Saturday, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner.

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"Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings: Morgan Rielly assists Joffrey Lupul goal from his stomach" - in #Sports

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By Pat Iversen

This is why upper-body strength is important.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are careening out of the playoff race, and for awhile on Saturday night it looked like their slide would continue. Luckily for them, a rookie...

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"Clayton Kershaw goes on DL for 1st time in career (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday for the first time in his seven-year career because of a swollen muscle in his left upper back. The 26-year-old left-hander, coming off his...

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"Final Four Ahead: Florida Ends Dayton's Fairy-Tale Flight" - in #USNews

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The No. 1 overall seed Florida Gators are headed to their fifth Final Four ever and first since 2007.

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"Blake Griffin injury: Clippers star injured vs. Wizards" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell

The star forward is out with back spasms.
Clippers forward Blake Griffin exited with a back injury late in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Griffin had seven points at the...

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"Few Safe Places for Central African Republic’s Muslims" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS About 4,000 are trapped in one of the largest Muslim communities, afraid to leave lest they be harassed by Christian militia fighters.







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"Lights Off, Shine On: World Honors Earth Hour" - in #WorldHeadlines

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Lights went off in thousands of cities and towns across the world today for the annual Earth Hour event, organized by the World Wildlife Fund. Earth Hour takes place worldwide at 8.30 p.m.

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"Sweet and Sour: Candy Crush Woos Users, Not Investors" - in #USNews

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The challenge of matching colorful candy rows has proven a sweet formula for game-maker King, whose app Candy Crush is one of today’s most popular games. The saccharine puzzle game, which easily wooed the mobile and tablet...

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"Is California Earthquake Signal of a Larger One?" - in #USNews

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By Rehema Ellis

A 5.1 earthquake has spawned nearly 100 aftershocks, caused nearly 2,000 to lose power and left residents on edge.










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"Concern as big business goes into the classroom to tackle recruitment crisis" - in #Education

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Since the coalition axed the Connexions careers advice service, big firms such as BAE Systems have stepped in to encourage children to take up engineering and science jobs
The chatter is rising as more than 100 girls wait for the...

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"Clayton Kershaw injury update: Dodgers ace to DL" - in #Sports

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By Nick Bond

Despite progress on Friday, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will be heading to the disabled list, retroactive to March 23rd. The earliest he’d be eligible to return would be April 8th, but Dodgers manager Don...

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"Off-Duty Cop Shoots Man After Catching Couple Having Sex in Pool" - in #USNews

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Authorities say an off-duty deputy shot a man after a confrontation with a couple that was having sex in the pool of a Boca Raton housing complex.










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"Lyndsey Vonn Sees Delay in Return to Ski Racing until December" - in #USNews

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The former World Cup champion doesn’t expect to return to ski racing until after the season starts, citing “slow going” rehab from her latest knee surgery.

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"A Stork's Steady Gaze in Germany" - in #USNews

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A stork stands straight at the zoo of Planckendael, near Mechelen, Germany on Saturday. Storks live on all continents except Antarctica.

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"Off-Duty Pilot Convicted of Groping Girl on Flight" - in #USNews

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SALT LAKE CITY — An airline pilot was convicted this week of two counts of abusive sexual contact for groping a 14-year-old girl while he was a passenger on a flight from Detroit to Salt Lake City last year.Michael Pascal was f...

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"5 Million Reasons for Record Deportations" - in #Politics

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By Susan Pai

There are five millions reasons that the United States can’t seem to fix the insane and inhumane deportation policies that tear families apart and punish hard working immigrants. Protests can get angrier and...

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"Worker dies at stadium hosting World Cup opener (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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A worker died Saturday after falling at the construction site of the stadium that will host the World Cup opener in Sao Paulo, marking the seventh death in accidents at World Cup venues in Brazil. Fabio Hamilton da Cruz, whose...

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"Dayton fans are enjoying this" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell


Dayton is giving Florida all it can handle in the first half. Seems like Flyers fans are enjoying this.
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"Russian Forward: Crimea Switches to Moscow Time" - in #WorldHeadlines

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SIMFEROPOL, Crimea — The hands of a clock on the main railway station in Simferopol jumped from 10 P.M. to midnight on Saturday as Crimea switched to Moscow time, symbolically finalizing the region’s incorporation into R...

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"Palace Releases New Family Photo of Prince George" - in #USNews

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Prince William and Duchess Kate have released a new family photograph that provides another glimpse of their son, Prince George, to the eager public.

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"Blog: Follow Saturday's Elite Eight action" - in #Sports

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"'iCarly' alums visit 'Sam & Cat': Sneak peek!" - in #Entertainment

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By Ariana Bacle

Danielle Morrow, Reed Alexander drop in — with a pinch of ”Silence of the Lambs”?!
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"'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland' canceled" - in #Entertainment

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By James Hibberd

Spin-off was conceived as a stand-alone one-season story; all episodes to air
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"Michigan drops Tenn." - in #Sports

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"Purple sprouting broccoli, anchovy and Parmesan pizza recipe" - in #Food

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By Stevie Parle

Purple sprouting broccoliis a great late-winter vegetable that works well on pizza

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Friday, March 28, 2014

"Exploring Southern States' Opposition to Obamacare" - in #Politics

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By Glen Browder


How do Southern states compare with non-Southern states in their response to the Affordable Care Act?
What elements of the decision-making environment help us understand this region’s active opposition to...

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"Hunt for Missing Plane Resumes as Search Area Narrows" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By KIRK SEMPLE Planes engaged in the search found debris that will be analyzed to see if it was connected to the missing plane.







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"Kentucky vs. Michigan and Michigan St. vs. UConn: Which make the Final Four?" - in #Sports

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Sunday’s Elite Eight slate is set. Here are cases for why each of the four teams will move on.
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"Michigan State Vaults Past Virginia into Elite 8" - in #USNews

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Brandon Dawson leads Michigan State with 24 points in the East Regional semifinals

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"Kentucky Takes Down Defending Champion Louisville" - in #USNews

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The matchup of the last two national champions — that double as hated rivals — was a memorable experience.

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"5.1 Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Area, USGS Says" - in #USNews

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A 5.1 earthquake hit the Los Angeles area Friday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.The quake, initially measured at 5.3 magnitude then raised to 5.4 before being revised downward, hit at 9:09 p.m. Pacific time and was...

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"Kentucky tops Louisville 74-69 in Midwest Regional (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Nobody will accuse these Kentucky kids of being the fastest learners. Aaron Harrison hit a 3-pointer for the go-ahead score with 39 seconds left Friday night and Julius Randle made a pair of clutch free throws to lift the...

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"Michigan State beats Virginia 61-59 (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Branden Dawson had 24 points and 10 rebounds and Michigan State beat top-seeded Virginia 61-59 on Friday night to advance to East Regional final. The fourth-seeded Spartans (29-8) will play Connecticut (29-8) on Sunday with a...

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"Michigan holds on late to beat Tennessee 73-71 (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Michigan coach John Beilein had watched his team blow almost all of a 15-point lead, and he was sure he knew how Tennessee would try to take the lead. With 6 seconds left and trailing 72-71, Cuonzo Martin would probably send the...

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"Trout, Angels sign six-year, $144.5M extension" - in #Sports

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"Spurs win 16th straight, beat Nuggets 133-102 (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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As the winning streak climbs, so does the stress level for San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich. At least, that was Tim Duncan’s assessment after the Spurs ran their streak to 16 straight by beating the Denver Nuggets 133-102...

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"NCAA Tournament scores: Michigan State survives Virginia, headed to Elite 8" - in #Sports

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By Ben Knibbe

The Spartans will play UConn Sunday.
No. 4 Michigan State will be advancing to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2010 after a 61-59 victory over No. 1 Virginia.
Branden Dawson played the game of his life for...

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"Trout, Angels agree to $144.5 million, 6-year deal (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Friday night to a $144.5 million, six-year contract, keeping baseball’s brightest young star under club control through 2020. The Angels said the 22-year-old outfielder and his...

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"Kentucky vs. Louisville final score: Wildcats pull out a 74-69 win" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

Louisville and Kentucky matched each other for 40 minutes, with the Wildcats pulling out a win in one of the best games of the NCAA Tournament.


The Louisville Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats have a long...

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"NCAA Tournament scores: Michigan State survives Virginia, headed to Elite Eight" - in #Sports

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By Ben Knibbe

The Spartans will play UConn Sunday.
No. 4 Michigan State will be advancing to the first time since 2010 with a 61-59 victory over No. 1 Virginia.
Branden Dawson played the game of his life for Michigan State. He...

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"Lives Lost: Eight Victims Identified in Washington Mudslide" - in #USNews

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The numbers are certain to keep rising in the coming days, but so far only eight people have been identified as victims of the Washington state mudslide.

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"Former Marine Evaluates the New Colt AR15A4…Enter Here for a Chance to Win One!" - in #Uplifting

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"Piers Morgan Delivers One Final Blow To Gun Violence In Last Show" - in #Politics

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By Joanna Zelman

Piers Morgan concluded his final CNN show Friday night by delivering one last blow against America’s gun violence epidemic.
The “Piers Morgan Live” host praised the U.S. as “a land of true...

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"Toronto Raptors clinch playoff berth with narrow victory over Celtics" - in #Sports

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By Ben Swanson

On the back of DeMar DeRozan’s 30 points and Amir Johnson’s game-winning putback layup, the Raptors will return to the playoffs.
After about half a decade of mediocrity, the Toronto Raptors have...

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"Manchester United Coach Says Nobody Could Win with His Squad" - in #USNews

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David Moyes now is pointing at his players, calling this “a tough season for whoever was in charge of Manchester United.”

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"Mike Trout, Angels agree to 6-year contract worth reported $144.5 million" - in #Sports

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By Eric Stephen

The Angels outfielder is now signed through the 2020 season.
Superstar outfielder Mike Trout has agreed to a six-year contract extension with the Angels, the team announced Friday night. The deal is reportedly...

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"Court Extends NSA Bulk Data Collection Program for 90 Days" - in #USNews

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The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on Friday approved the government’s request to renew for another 90-day cycle the National Security Agency’s program of collecting phone call data in bulk — the final time it ...

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"A History Lesson for the Obama NLRB as it Takes on the NCAA" - in #Politics

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By Peter Schaumber

The National Labor Relations Act, which has just been found to “protect the rights” of college varsity football players to organize a union, grew out of the industrialization of the 19th...

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"Willie Cauley-Stein injury: Kentucky big man goes down vs. Louisville" - in #Sports

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By Ben Knibbe

Kentucky may be without its star center vs. Louisville.
Kentucky sophomore big man Willie Cauley-Stein left early in the first half of the Wildcats’ tilt with in-state rival Louisville in the Sweet Sixteen...

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"2014 Valero Texas Open: Steven Bowditch leads by a stroke" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

A holed-out eagle helped Steven Bowditch take the 36-hole lead at the Texas Open.
Despite wrapping up his round with a double-bogey on his 18th hole, Steven Bowditch’s 5-under 67 was good enough to put...

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"'Very, Very Difficult' ID Process Slows News for Families" - in #USNews

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By M. Alex Johnson

After almost a week buried under water and flowing mud, victims of the Washington state landslide are becoming harder to identify, making it even tougher for authorities to notify anguished families whether...

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"Behind Supreme Court Arguments in Hobby Lobby Case" - in #USNews

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It’s a case with major implications. Listen to excerpts of the Supreme Court arguments over whether Obamacare violates employers’ religious freedom.

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"Riddick Bowe is coming for Randy Carlyle" - in #Sports

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By Adam Gretz

Now you’ve done it, Randy. You’ve angered a former heavyweight champion of the World and he is coming for you.
Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe crashed the hockey Twitter world this week when he...

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"'Soup Ladies' Cook Up Comfort for Landslide Search Crews" - in #USNews

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By Joe Fryer

For 10 years the Soup Ladies have been dishing up meals for first responders, and now they’re feeding the search crews in Washington state.










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"Michigan vs. Tennessee final score: Wolverines hold on for 73-71 win" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

It got dicey at the end, but the Wolverines survived a late Tennessee rally to advance to the Elite 8.


The Wolverines nearly threw the game away against Tennessee with a pair of crucial turnovers late, but a...

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"Randy Mastro Strikes Out" - in #Politics

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By Stephen Schlesinger You know that you’ve failed when a Republican like Joseph Scarborough, host of the MSNBC show “Morning Joe”, says on his program this morning that Randy Mastro, the so-called...

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"Jeremiah Denton, Who Used His Eyes to Blink Morse Code, Dies at 89" - in #USNews

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Denton, a native of Alabama and father of seven, spent eight years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and eventually become a U.S. Senator.










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"Lawyers Say FBI Wanted Marathon Suspect as Informant" - in #USNews

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Lawyers for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, accused of planting one of the bombs at last year’s Boston Marathon, said Friday that repeated contacts by the FBI were among “precipitating events” leading up to the bombings.
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"British Airways Apologizes for 'Discover the Indian Ocean' Ad" - in #USNews

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By Harriet Baskas

British Airways is withdrawing an ill-timed advertising campaign featuring an underwater background and the tag line: “Escape the commute and discover the Indian Ocean.

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"Mudslide Relief Donations Top $1.5 Million" - in #USNews

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The outpouring of public support for the residents of Washington towns affected by a deadly mudslide has been overwhelming — literally so.More than $1.

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"Cliff Lee suffers from hot dog gun impotence" - in #Sports

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By Seth Rosenthal

And this broadcast team might want to think twice before they use the telestrator.
The Philles have a hot dog gun. The Phillie Phanatic rolls around on a a cart firing hot dogs into the crowd out of a hot...

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"U.S. Cyber Defense Force to Hit 6,000 by 2016, Hagel says" - in #USNews

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By Courtney Kube

The U.S. cyber defense force will grow to 6,000 people by 2016, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday in his first major cyber policy speech.

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"Nik Stauskas with the rare off-the-backboard pass" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter


Nik Stauskas got stuck after he picked up his dribble, but no worries, he simply threw the ball off the backboard then fired a touch pass to a teammate in the corner for an open three. He can do more than just...

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"Best new restaurants in Las Vegas " - in #Travel

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By Andrea Bennett

How hot is the food scene in Sin City right now? Blazing. More than 60 restaurants in Las Vegas have just opened, been redesigned, or plan to open soon.And this being Vegas, high meets low in delicious ways.
...

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"Mitch McGary is Michigan's best cheerleader" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell


A pair of Zak Irvin three-pointers has Mitch McGary pretty excited. It’s nice to be excited about things.
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"Chinese Ship Reaches Area Where Planes Spotted Objects" - in #WorldHeadlines

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A Chinese ship on Saturday reached the area in the southern Indian Ocean where a plane spotted a floating object the previous day, but found nothing so far, according to the Chinese news agency Xinhua.

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"Denny Hamlin on rumors he faked injury: 'I would have to be an absolute moron'" - in #Sports

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By Jordan Bianchi

The suspicion that he faked an eye injury to avoid a drug test was vehemently denied by Denny Hamlin Friday at Martinsville.
Denny Hamlin heard the whispers and speculation that it wasn’t really an eye...

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"NFL News roundup: DeSean Jackson has wild day, Dan Snyder draws more criticism" - in #Sports

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By Louis Bien

DeSean Jackson was released amid reports of gang affiliation, Dan Snyder’s foundation could really have had a better start and more from Friday in the NFL.
The Philadelphia Eagles finally released wide...

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"Foreigners Escape Taliban Attack on Guest House in Kabul" - in #USNews

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A group of Afghan Taliban insurgents forced their way into a guesthouse used by a U.S.-based aid group and held four foreigners hostage for several hours in an upscale residential part of the capital Kabul on Friday, police said.
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"NCAA Tournament: 4 more Elite 8 spots up for grabs" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

The last four Elite 8 tickets will be punched on Friday with day of action highlighted by No. 4 Louisville taking on No. 8 Kentucky.


Argue all you want about whether or not the NCAA Selection Committee got...

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"GM Adds Nearly 1M Cars to Ignition Switch Recall" - in #USNews

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General Motors is adding 971,000 cars to its ignition switch recall, which began in February with 1.6 million vehicles and has been linked to a dozen deaths.

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

"'Amazing Spider-Man 2': 13 new photos!" - in #Entertainment

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Spidey, Gwen Stacy, Rhino, Green Goblin, Electro in action! Plus, on-set pics
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"Hawaii Diocese Implements New Contract: Gay Teachers Can Be Fired" - in #Politics

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By Chloe Fox

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Catholic schools office, which supervises three dozen Roman Catholic private schools in the state, has just approved a new contract that says teachers can be fired if they engage in...

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"Reeva Steenkamp Texts: 'Sick People' Want to Fill Her Head with Doubts" - in #USNews

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By Aliza Nadi

Texts between Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius in the weeks before the model’s death show the model telling the “Blade Runner” that she’s falling in love with him, but that “sick people” are trying to ...

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"Arizona holds off San Diego State 70-64 in NCAAs (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Nick Johnson scored all of his 15 points in the last 2:45, after missing his first 10 shots, and Arizona rallied to beat San Diego State 70-64 Thursday night and advance to the final eight of the NCAA tournament. Aaron Gordon...

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"Facing Rising Seas, Bangladesh Confronts the Consequences of Climate Change" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By By GARDINER HARRIS

Though countries like Bangladesh have contributed little to the industrial pollution driving climate change, they will suffer the most from the devastating consequences.

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"Dayton tops Stanford 82-72 to reach Elite Eight (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Like a red and blue blur, the Dayton Flyers were pressing and passing, shooting and scoring. An exhausted and foul-plagued Stanford simply couldn’t keep up. The underdog Flyers – the No. 11 seed in the South Region...

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"Gators win their 29th straight, down UCLA 79-68 (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Florida is back to where its last three seasons have ended. Michael Frazier II hit five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points as the Gators beat UCLA 79-68 Thursday night to reach its fourth consecutive NCAA regional final. ...

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"Nate Silver Admits Climate Change Piece Wasn't Liked By Very Many People" - in #Politics

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By Joanna Zelman

Statistician Nate Silver acknowledged to Jon Stewart Thursday night that a climate change piece on his new site FiveThirtyEight was facing some serious backlash.
The data-driven news site launched just over a...

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"AP source: Tigers to pay Cabrera $292M over 10 yrs (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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The Detroit Tigers are doubling down on Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera. The team has agreed to pay Cabrera a baseball-record $292 million over the next 10 years, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Depending...

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"Sweet 16 scores: Arizona tops San Diego State to advance to the Elite Eight" - in #Sports

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By Ben Knibbe

Nick Johnson scored all 15 of his points in the final three minutes.
No. 1 Arizona showed its mettle, fighting through foul trouble and a tough night from its best player to defeat the No. 4 San Diego State Aztecs...

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"Steven Stamkos spin-o-rama highlights 13-round shootout" - in #Sports

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By Adam Gretz

This goal didn’t win the game for Tampa Bay, but it was probably the best one of the night.
If you’re a hockey traditionalist and hate games being decided by shootouts, then the Tampa Bay Lightning-New...

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"Sweet 16 scores: Florida headed to the Elite 8 with a 79-68 win against UCLA" - in #Sports

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By Mark Sandritter

Florida surged late in the second half to blow the game open and send UCLA packing.
Florida and UCLA have become familiar NCAA Tournament foes in recent years and their Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday ended the...

Read More...Sweet 16 scores: Florida headed to the Elite 8 with a 79-68 win against UCLA

"Tears, Texts and Media Swarms: Pistorius Trial's Big Moments" - in #WorldHeadlines

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By Elizabeth Chuck

During the murder trial of his girlfriend, Oscar Pistorius has shed tears, retched and thrown up, and sat through accusations of being a cheater — all while cameras rolled.

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"Baby Reveal Gone Wrong As Little Boy Learns He's Getting Another Sister (VIDEO)" - in #Strange

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By Ed Mazza

Well that didn’t go as planned.
A family gathered their three kids around the table to reveal the gender of their newest sibling-to-be by letting them cut into a cake. Little Gunner, who has two sisters, is...

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"Darren Aronofsky’s Noah" - in #Politics

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By <a href="/users/erick/">Erick Erickson</a> (<a href="/diary/erick/">Diary</a>)
I don’t get all the claims of radical environmentalism in Noah. I saw it last night. I did not...

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"The 5 Most Brutal Uses Of Classical Music In Movies" - in #Men

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By nleftley

Movies With The Raid 2 out now, let’s look at other movies that employed some orchestral violence.
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"Norman Powell throws down on Florida" - in #Sports

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By Ricky O’Donnell


UCLA knows how to get the job done in transition, as evidenced by Norman Powell’s slam on the break right over Patric Young.
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"COMING UP: Australian Leaders Update Search for Missing Jet" - in #WorldHeadlines

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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau provides more details on the new search area for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.










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"Badger Madness Stays Alive as Wisconsin Throttles Baylor" - in #USNews

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The battling Badgers keep Coach Bo Ryan’s consistency streak intact with dominating victory over the Bears.

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"Wisconsin routs Baylor 69-52 to reach West final (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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Frank Kaminsky scored 19 points and blocked six shots, and Wisconsin romped into the West Regional final with a dominant 69-52 victory over Baylor on Thursday night. Ben Brust hit three 3-pointers and scored 14 points for the...

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"Sixers drop 26th straight, 120-98 to Rockets (Yahoo Sports)" - in #Sports

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The Philadelphia 76ers tied the NBA record with their 26th straight loss Thursday night, as James Harden’s triple-double led the Houston Rockets to a 120-98 victory. Harden had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in three...

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"U.N. Condemns North Korean Test" - in #WorldHeadlines

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The United Nations Security Council unanimously condemned North Korea on Thursday for launching two midrange missiles a day earlier, with Pyongyang’s main ally, China, joining in the criticism.







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