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Amanda Knox appeals slander conviction in Italy

Virginia Senate votes to repeal limit on gun purchases

Former intern reveals 18-month affair with JFK

Ohio man pleads guilty to supporting al-Shabaab

U.S. judge grants more time for accused Tucson shooter

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'I'm sorry. Goodbye,' before deadly blast
The deaths of a Washington man and his two sons in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide may mean the 2009 disappearance of the children's mother may never be solved.

'Wild Orchid' director Zalman King dies at 70
Zalman King, a one-time actor who went on to produce and direct numerous films including "Wild Orchid," died Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer, his son-in-law said.

Authorities: Man killed after stealing police car, killing officer
An Alabama robbery suspect fatally stabbed a police officer in jail, escaped in a stolen patrol car and wounded another officer before he was killed, authorities said Friday.

Scandal-plagued school closes for 2 days
An L.A. elementary school at the center of two child abuse cases will be closed for two days this week as the investigations continue, officials said.

Teens' tics baffle town
In the tiny New York town of LeRoy, one thing is for sure; since October, 16 people suddenly have developed uncontrollable twitching and verbal tics.

Nearly 500 on 2 Princess cruise ships stricken by Norovirus
Nearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported on two Florida-based Princess Cruises ships, the cruise line said Sunday.

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Mlb: Penny to pitch in JapanRight-hander Brad Penny signed a one-year deal with the Softbank Hawks of Japan’s Pacific League. Penny, 33, went 11-11 last season for the Detroit Tigers with a 5.30 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 31 games. He has a 119-99 record and a 4...
USA Network Announces Second Characters Unite Month, Multi-Platform Effort to Shine a Spotlight on the Importance of ...
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Network announced today the launch of its second Characters Unite Month beginning in February, to build on its ongoing public service commitment to combat prejudice ...
Double Coverage: How Will USA Today-Big Lead Sports Impact The Evolution Of Sports Media?
In the second of a two-part interview, Big Lead Sports spoke with Tom Beusse, who has been president of USA Today Sports Media Group since its inception, about the changing landscape and on-going evolution of sports media.
USA TODAY Sports Media Group Acquires Big Lead Sports Digital Property and Fantasy Sports Ventures
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The USA TODAY Sports Media Group announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Fantasy Sports Ventures (FSV) and Big Lead Sports, the largest independent ...
Contador fate contrasts US pro leagues
Pro leagues don't take away title, unlike strict WADA sports.
The Burgh Sportz Pub Brings Pittsburgh's Passion for Sports to the AIRMALL® at Pittsburgh International Airport in ...
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AIRMALL® USA , the leading airport concessions developer in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), is tapping into ...
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US Politics: Romney leads US Republicans after big Florida win
TAMPA - Mitt Romney marched ahead with a commanding lead in the US Republican race for the White House after trouncing his main rival Newt Gingrich in a bitterly-fought Florida primary on Wednesday.
US CEO gives up $100mn payout
The ex-chief executive of drilling rig operator Nabors Industries gave up a $100 million departure payout after shareholder complaints of excessive pay, the company said Monday.
I'll get 'nuked' for revealing Afghan failures, admits US army colonel
Hear it from the US Defence Department or the White House, and the war in Afghanistan is a success story allowing America to cease combat operations there a year early. Listen, however, to Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Davis, veteran of two tours on the Afghan frontlines, and the 11-year conflict is a failure bordering a disaster that those in power have deliberately concealed from Congress and the ...
McClellan: Komen fallout reminds us that politics were once private, personal
In a way, it was much ado about nothing.
US paints false picture of Afghan war: officer
A US Army officer has accused the American military of painting a misleading picture of progress in the war in Afghanistan while glossing over the Kabul government's many failings.
Politics 2012: Race on to woo Colorado GOP delegates
By NICOLE DEBEVEC United Press International After swings through New England, the South and points West, the four main candidates vying to be the Republican challenger to President Obama gear up for caucuses in three states Tuesday, Colorado being the largest.
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Police face 'Wire-style' crime rate showdowns
Police chiefs in London are being threatened with the sack at tough new performance summits to tackle rising levels of street crime and burglary.
Crime dominates library lending
Novels by authors such as James Patterson and Lee Child are among the most borrowed books from British libraries.
Crime Stoppers: Suspect sought in decade-old San Pedro murder
San Antonio police are hoping to track down a murderer who has been on the run for nearly a decade. Police said George Rodriguz, who was known as "Diamond," was shot to death in August 2002. It happened behind Nacho's Bar in the 600 block of San Pedro. The 47-year-old's body wasn't found for hours. By then, the suspect or suspects were long gone. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers ...
James Patterson dominates library lending, with 2.3m loans in 2011
Author takes five places on PLR's top 10 most-borrowed books, with remainder also thrillers and mysteries With book lovers up and down the country branding library closures criminal, perhaps the stranglehold crime fiction continues to hold on borrowers' hearts should be no surprise. All 10 of the most borrowed titles from the UK's libraries were gritty thrillers or mysteries last year, new ...
Readers Write: Keep criminals off streets; get US out of Afghanistan; let kids play
Letters to the Editor from the weekly print edition of February 6, 2012: One reader says reducing prison populations won't come from releasing criminals, but rehabilitating them and preventing crime. Others praise the recent cover story on the importance of free playtime for children. Another argues the US shouldn't stay in Afghanistan for access to resources or influence in the region.
Lesson of L.A. teacher sex-crime case: Heed children who report abuse
Shocking charges that surfaced this week against Mark Berndt raise questions about how long teachers may be able get away with sexually abusing their students before the law catches up with them.
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Crown Dynamics is now ready to enter a $14.5 Billion US healthcare market opportunity with its proprietary hardware ...
ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Crown Dynamics Corporation (OTCBB: CDYYD.OB), is pleased to announce that the company is now ready to enter a $14.5 Billion US healthcare market opportunity with its ...
Roman Catholic leaders criticise Barack Obama over healthcare
Roman Catholic leaders have furiously criticised President Barack Obama for approving new regulations that compel religious organisations to include morning-after pills and other contraceptives in employee health insurance coverage.
Southern Illinois Healthcare Selects Merge Healthcare for Enterprise-Wide Cardiology Imaging and Informatics Strategy
CHICAGO -- Merge Healthcare , a leading provider of enterprise imaging and interoperability solutions, today announced that Southern Illinois Healthcare, will implement Merge's entire cardiology solution ...
Healthcare's Medical Gluttony
Seems to me we always have a few big breaking healthcare stories early in the year. I remember last year when Mary Meeker released her stunning report - USA, Inc. For the first time, it gave us a detailed view into the health of our country - as if it
Handhelds in Healthcare: Markets for Smartphones, Tablet PCs, PDAs, Monitors & Scanners
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Handhelds in Healthcare: Markets for Smartphones, Tablet PCs, PDAs, Monitors ...
Snapshot for iShares Dow Jones US Healthcare Sector Index Fund (IYH)
No chart data available. iShares Dow Jones U.S. Healthcare Sector Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective seeks investment results that correspond to the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Healthcare Sector Index.
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