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Gunmen flee Venezuela bank with hostages

UPDATE: The Associated Press is reporting that the gunmen have surrendered, and the remaining hostages have been freed. Hopefully this hostage crisis can be swiftly resolved: "ALTAGRACIA DE ORITUCO, Venezuela -- Armed Venezuelan bank robbers sped away from a police...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Missing pregnant Marine was killed, sheriff says

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Fugitive Marine 'was in Mexico'

A further development in the death of Lance Cpl Maria Lauterbach: the man charged with her murder has apparently been seen in Mexico."A cousin of suspected killer Marine Cpl. Cesar Laurean told CNN Tuesday that he...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Compulsory cooking classes for English kids

I'm not convinced that this move will cut obesity levels but I'm all for kids being able to cook healthy food. What dishes do you think pupils should learn to cook?"Cooking lessons will be made compulsory for...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Robyn Gallagher

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New Zealand says farewell to Sir Edmund Hillary

UPDATE: A funeral service has been held in New Zealand for Sir Edmund Hillary, the man who conquered Everest. "Hundreds of people, including dignitaries from around the world, packed St Mary's church in Auckland...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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FBI opens Tejada inquiry

Baseball all-star Miguel Tejada is under scrutiny from the FBI over allegations that he lied to investigators when he denied using steroids. "``The Department of Justice has referred the Miguel Tejada matter to...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Maria Lauterbach case: Marine 'spoke with lawyer'

Another development in the story of Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, whose charred remains were found in Jacksonville, NC. She was eight months pregnant when she died. "The Marine accused of beating a pregnant...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Rolling Stones sign deal with Universal

This deal is likely to trigger speculation that the Stones may leave their long-term label EMI, following on from other big names like Radiohead and Sir Paul McCartney."The Rolling Stones have signed a...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Sundance film festival opens

The film world is descending on Park City, Utah, for what looks set to be a busy Sundance Film Festival. As the Hollywood writers' strike drags on, buyers will be on the lookout for films to fill their commercial roster. "Acquisition executives will be keeping themselves busy...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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tehelka

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Obama and Clinton neck and neck: poll

It looks like Barack Obama is staging a comeback in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to the most recent poll. "Though Mrs Clinton has regained some momentum since her surprise win in...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Carriage Horse Dies in Accident in New York City's Central Park

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PETA says "Neigh!" to horse drawn carriages in NYC

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is teaming up with singer Pink to protest the use of horse-drawn carriages in New York City. This comes after a NY Times expose revealed that the city is not doing a...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
945 views | 10 recommendations | 6 comments

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Brad Renfro dead at 25

As a peer and someone who grew up watching Renfro take still, chilling turns in films like The Client, Apt Pupil and Ghost World, I can't help but feel saddened by this news. In a New York Times piece about the...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
1828 views | 16 recommendations | 5 comments

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Supercarrot to the rescue!

It's a root veggie...it's a tuber...no, it's supercarrot! That's right--US scientists have apparently engineered a high-calcium carrot that could fortify your bones without fattening up your butt. "Someone eating...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
776 views | 4 recommendations | 11 comments

tejanowiak

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The Monica Lewinsky scandal, ten years later

It seems like yesterday that a nation was preoccupied with a blue dress, a cigar, and a scandal, but ten years have passed since the breaking of the Clinton-Lewinsky affair (and many of Clinton's other dalliances)...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
2427 views | 17 recommendations | 7 comments

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Mailed to the cross: Canada Post kills rural postal service

As someone who grew up in and around the "unsafe" roads and areas that receive mail in rural boxes, I initially viewed this piece with anger--once again, the government aims to divert services from the more...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
983 views | 7 recommendations | 3 comments

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Pregnant Marine dead before reported disappearance: new evidence

An update on the story of Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, as first reported by member mpress last week; authorities have confirmed that the charred remains found a Jacksonville, NC backyard are those of...

created by Kaitlin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
1011 views | 24 recommendations | 4 comments

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