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Police are Questioning William Balfour over the Hudson's Murders

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Police are Questioning William Balfour over the Hudson's Murders

Following the various news report on the murder of Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother, what caught my eyes was the update on TMZ website. ""UPDATE 9:20 PM ET: A WBBM reporter is saying that neighbors have said a...

created by alaaron | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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PNC Financial to Acquire National City Bank in Stock and Cash

Another incidence of banks buying banks" "PNC Financial Services Group Inc. is taking advantage of capital being raised from the U.S. Treasury Department's rescue plan and will buy National City Corp. for $5.58 billion in cash and stock.Under the deal, Pittsburgh-based PNC...

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Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Still Uses Child Soldiers

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Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Still Uses Child Soldiers

Children may be kidnapped or may be purchased in slave markets and then systematically brutalized, at times by being made to watch murder. Some have even been ordered to kill their own parents or to take drugs in...

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Hate Crime? - Violent Attacks against Homeless People

Shadowy human figures begin to appear on empty streets. Walking slowly on numb feet, hunched forms bracing against the cold wind, they take their place in store entrances, under bridges, over hot-air grates, and on the sidewalks. In cardboard boxes, scavenged from garbage...

created by alaaron | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Did Pope Benedict XVI Fall Prey to The Fear of the Italian Mob?

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Did Pope Benedict XVI Fall Prey to The Fear of the Italian Mob?

"Pope Benedict XVI was certainly aware of that confrontation as he prepared this past weekend to visit Pompeii. The southern Italian city, near the ruins of an ancient site buried by a Mount Vesuvius volcanic...

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Human rights decline in Eritrea: 20 more jailed since July

Although the human rights situation in Eritrea has been grave for some years, conditions worsened as 20 more of Jehovah’s Witnesses were arrested during the past three months. The group includes men and women, ranging in age from 16 to 75. See More

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McCain, Obama Debate, Clash of the Titans? [Transcript]

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McCain, Obama Debate, Clash of the Titans? [Transcript]

Gentlemen, we want to get under way immediately, if we can. Since you last met at Ole Miss 12 days ago, the world has changed a great deal, and not for the better. We still don't know where the bottom is at this...

created by alaaron | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Lagos, Nigerian Upcoming Mega City with 42 Slums

About 6,000 people move to Lagos every day, adding to its already bursting population of 15 million to 18 million people. The U.N. estimates the city will swell to 25 million by 2015. The poor arrive to escape the poverty of rural Nigeria and nearby countries; the wealthier,...

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Sarah Palin Regains Credibility While Biden Attacks McCain And Bush

Random and non-random polls for the vice presidential debate declare Biden the winner over Palin in the vice-presidential debate. Non-random (unscientific) polls on AOL and MSNBC web sites show Biden winning 48 to 45 and 78.6 to 18.9 respectively. Randomly selected subjects...

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Saggy Pants Ordinance Being Discussed In Gardena City

Gardena city officials will discuss a proposed ordinance Tuesday to ban wearing saggy pants and allow police officers to ticket offenders.Yes, that's right: saggy pants -- as in, pants that hang down below the waist and expose several inches of underwear or skin. See Video

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6 Stocks That Trade Well Despite Recent Market Turmoil

Our picks from Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies held their own during last-week's market turmoil, but are still trading well off of their recent highs - so it's a good bet that they'll climb higher. See More

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Michelle Obama, The Power Behind Barack Obama

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Michelle Obama, The Power Behind Barack Obama

In the past year, Michelle Obama has been on the campaign trail, often standing in for her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama. In doing so, the potential first lady has put her own...

created by alaaron | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Paula Abdul Feels Threatened By Kara DioGuardi As American Idol Judge

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Paula Abdul Feels Threatened By Kara DioGuardi As American Idol Judge

Kara DioGuardi joins the show today in NY for the first round of auditions, where she'll meet her co-panelists face to face. When asked whether her judging style falls into the nicer, Randy/Paula brand of...

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Nigerian Faces Death Sentence For Marrying 86 Wives

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Nigerian Faces Death Sentence For Marrying 86 Wives

The Jamatu Nasril Islam (JNI) passed their verdict on Mohammed Bello Abubakar, 84, according to Sharia law. The former teacher and preacher lives in Niger State with his wives and at least, 170 children, and says...

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Treo Pro Smartphone By Palm Made Simple

The Treo™ Pro smartphone by Palm is thoughtfully designed for people who define their workday the way they see fit. Respond to business and personal email, stay on top of appointments and contacts, and use Wi-Fi...

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