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Kabul rioters burn SUVs, yell 'Death to America' 30 July 2010, 9:54 am
Afghan police fired shots on Friday to disperse hundreds of people protesting the deaths of civilians in an accident reportedly involving a U.S. Embassy vehicle, officials said.
United States - Death - Police - U.S. Embassy - Paris...
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Recovery lost speed in the second quarter 30 July 2010, 9:32 am
The recovery lost momentum in the spring as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing in nearly a year and too weak to drive down unemployment.
Economic growth - Economic - United States - Social Sciences - Business...
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Iran: West taints cigarettes with pig blood 30 July 2010, 9:26 am
Cigarettes smuggled into Iran have been tainted with pig blood and nuclear material as part of a Western conspiracy, an Iranian official claimed Friday.
Iran - Middle East - United States - Politics - Science and Environment...
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L.A.-area blaze battled from land and sky 30 July 2010, 9:11 am
Los Angeles County residents wait to see if their homes can be saved as firefighters attack spreading wildfires from land and the air.
Los Angeles - Los Angeles County California - California - United States - Counties...
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Daydreams really can take you far away 30 July 2010, 9:07 am
Just how distracting daydreams can be depends on where exactly your wandering mind takes you, a new study suggests.
Health - Daydream - Florida State University - Knowledge Management - Memory...
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Disney to sell Miramax for over $660 million 30 July 2010, 8:59 am
Walt Disney Co has agreed to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to Filmyard Holdings LLC, ending months of talks between the media group and a star-studded cast of bidders.
Miramax Films - Miramax - Disney - Walt Disney Company - Movie studio...
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Rare find: Failed star circling sun-like star 30 July 2010, 8:43 am
A rare sun-like star that is both young and relatively close to Earth has been found to be harboring an even weirder object a failed star locked in a close orbit around its host, according to a new study.
Orbit - Earth - Brown dwarf - Solar System - Astronomy...
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Wreckage of medical plane found in Lake Michigan 30 July 2010, 8:24 am
Underwater searchers using sonar found the wreckage of a small medical plane that crashed into Lake Michigan a week ago, officials said Friday.
Lake Michigan - United States - Michigan - Sonar - Recreation and Sports...
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25 dead as forest fires rage across Russia 30 July 2010, 8:22 am
Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 25 people, including three firefighters. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin consoled survivors at one smoldering village and urged officials to redouble their efforts against the blazes.
Wildfire - Russia - Firefighter - Nizhny Novgorod - Travel and Tourism...
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At least 1 killed in L.A. building blast 30 July 2010, 9:33 am
Fire officials say at least one person has died in an explosion that rocked a large South Los Angeles commercial building and hurled people into the street....
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L.A.-area blaze battled from land and sky 30 July 2010, 9:11 am
Los Angeles County residents wait to see if their homes can be saved as firefighters attack spreading wildfires from land and the air....
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'What gall!' Inmate sues his crime victims 30 July 2010, 7:16 am
A Florida inmate has filed a lawsuit seeking $500,000 in damages from 3 men who caught him red-handed with a stolen bicycle, claiming they roughed him up, a newspaper said....
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College grants degree 60 years after rejection 30 July 2010, 7:11 am
A black woman who was salutatorian of her high school class gets an honorary degree from the same university that rejected her admissions application 60 years ago....
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Billionaire brothers accused of insider trading 30 July 2010, 6:27 am
Sam and Charles Wyly, Dallas billionaire investors made $550 million in undisclosed profits through 13 years of insider trading, according to an SEC lawsuit....
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Banks' hard sell: Opt in for more overdraft fees 30 July 2010, 6:21 am
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Incoming BP chief to outline Gulf recovery plan 30 July 2010, 5:44 am
Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is set to outline his company's long-term efforts to help the Gulf of Mexico recover from the oil spill Friday morning....
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NM governor considers pardon for Billy the Kid 30 July 2010, 5:43 am
The showdown between Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid has fascinated the American public for nearly 130 years with its classic, Old West storyline of the frontier lawman hunting down the notorious gunslinger....
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BP CEO: I'm a 'villain for doing the right thing' 30 July 2010, 5:28 am
Tony Hayward, who resigned as chief executive of BP in the wake of the Gulf oil spill, has said that he was turned into "a villain for doing the right thing."...
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Lawsuits seek $30 million from Madoff family 30 July 2010, 4:44 am
A court-appointed trustee seeking to recover billions of dollars lost by Bernard Madoff filed 3 lawsuits in a bid to get back more than $30 million he said the Madoff family had invested....
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Kabul rioters burn SUVs, yell 'Death to America' 30 July 2010, 9:54 am
Afghan police fired shots on Friday to disperse hundreds of people protesting the deaths of civilians in an accident reportedly involving a U.S. Embassy vehicle, officials said....
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Iran: West taints cigarettes with pig blood 30 July 2010, 9:26 am
Cigarettes smuggled into Iran have been tainted with pig blood and nuclear material as part of a Western conspiracy, an Iranian official claimed Friday....
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25 dead as forest fires rage across Russia 30 July 2010, 8:22 am
Forest fires raged across Russia on Friday, destroying villages, surrounding one southern city and killing at least 25 people, including three firefighters. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin consoled survivors at one smoldering village and urged officials to redouble their efforts against the blazes....
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Poisoning scare hits U.S. Embassy in Paris 30 July 2010, 6:02 am
Two employees of the U.S. Embassy in Paris were being given medical tests Friday after handling a suspicious package and reporting feeling "unwell," officials said....
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Swedish ex-police chief convicted of sex crimes 30 July 2010, 5:19 am
A former Swedish police chief known for his lectures on gender equality and sexual harassment was convicted on Friday of rape and other sex crimes and sent to prison....
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5 soldiers killed in land mine attack in India 30 July 2010, 3:41 am
Separatist rebels triggered a land mine Friday that killed at least five paramilitary soldiers and wounded 41 others in India's remote northeastern state of Assam, where a deadly separatist insurgency has long raged....
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My first and last bullfights: Artistry, courage, slaughter 30 July 2010, 3:33 am
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Troops kill senior 'capo' of mighty Mexico cartel 30 July 2010, 3:15 am
Soldiers have killed a top leader of the Sinaloa cartel, dealing the biggest blow yet to Mexico's most powerful drug gang since a military offensive against organized crime began in 2006....
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430 killed in Pakistan's deadliest flood 30 July 2010, 2:38 am
Bad weather has hindered rescue efforts in Pakistan, where flooding has claimed at least 430 lives. The death toll has surpassed that of a 1929 deluge, which killed 408....
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July is deadliest month for U.S. in Afghan war 30 July 2010, 2:09 am
Six U.S. service members were killed in Afghanistan, bringing the toll for July to at least 66 and making it the deadliest month for American forces in the nearly 9-year-war....
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Congress OKs bill to make commuter airline safer 30 July 2010, 9:36 am
Congress on Friday approved far-reaching aviation safety legislation that was developed in response to a deadly commuter airline crash in western New York last year....
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Recovery lost speed in the second quarter 30 July 2010, 9:32 am
The recovery lost momentum in the spring as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing in nearly a year and too weak to drive down unemployment....
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Arizona appealed. Now what? 30 July 2010, 9:05 am
From NBC's Pete Williams: What comes next in the immigration law debate....
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Democrats catch break with trial's early end 30 July 2010, 7:49 am
The early end to the Illinois governor's corruption trial is a far more benign result for Democrats than if it had lasted through the summer as expected while the party geared up for tough elections....
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Are Democrats closing the gap? 30 July 2010, 7:26 am
First Read: Largely lost in all the recent focus on the BP spill, Shirley Sherrod, the Arizona immigration law, Charlie Rangel, and the Wikileaks leak is this bit of news: Democrats - perhaps ever so slightly - are beginning to close the midterm gap....
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GOP gets wish: Rangel case in campaign season 30 July 2010, 6:53 am
Republicans wanted an election-season ethics case against Democratic powerhouse Rep. Charles Rangel of New York. And now, it looks like they have one....
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Crist holds small lead in Fla. US Senate contest 30 July 2010, 5:02 am
Gov. Charlie Crist is slightly ahead of Republican Marco Rubio in a three-way general election matchup for the U.S. Senate while the race to succeed Crist as governor is about even, a poll released Friday suggests....
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House rejects bill to aid sick 9/11 responders 29 July 2010, 9:06 pm
A bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust fell short in the House on Thursday, raising the possibility that the bulk of compensation for the ill will come from a legal settlement hammered out in the federal courts....
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Newsweek: The rise, fall of Charles Rangel 29 July 2010, 4:37 pm
The storied life and career of Charles B. Rangel are at a sad impasse, but how could a man in charge of writing tax policy not pay his taxes? What was he thinking? Did he expect his colleagues in the House to cut him slack because of his seniority?...
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Dems, GOP warily eye Arizona immigration ruling 29 July 2010, 4:22 pm
Neither political party is sure how this week's Arizona immigration ruling will play out politically, either this fall or beyond....
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A possible successor to Buffett at Berkshire? 30 July 2010, 9:59 am
The oft-debated question of who will take over for Warren Buffett as the investment head of Berkshire Hathaway may have moved a notch closer to resolution....
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Facebook may postpone its IPO until 2012 30 July 2010, 9:38 am
Social networking website Facebook Inc may postpone its initial public offering until 2012, Bloomberg said, citing three people familiar with the matter....
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Recovery lost speed in the second quarter 30 July 2010, 9:32 am
The recovery lost momentum in the spring as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing in nearly a year and too weak to drive down unemployment....
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Wall Street recovers from early sell-off 30 July 2010, 9:27 am
Stock prices fluctuated Friday after investors found some upbeat news in the government's assessment of the economy during the April-June quarter....
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Disney to sell Miramax for over $660 million 30 July 2010, 9:08 am
Walt Disney Co. has agreed to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to Filmyard Holdings LLC....
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U.S. consumers feel more downtrodden in July 30 July 2010, 8:05 am
U.S. consumer sentiment plunged in July to its lowest level in 9 months on bleak prospects for jobs and income a year since the economic recovery began, a private survey shows....
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Billionaire brothers accused of insider trading 30 July 2010, 6:27 am
Sam and Charles Wyly, Dallas billionaire investors made $550 million in undisclosed profits through 13 years of insider trading, according to an SEC lawsuit....
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Banks' hard sell: Opt in for more overdraft fees 30 July 2010, 6:21 am
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10 hot startups with future potential 30 July 2010, 5:52 am
"Hot" startups aren't the entrepreneurial equivalent of a winning lottery ticket. They are the companies that capture the hearts and minds of their potential customers — and market share....
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Regional chains feed America's burger appetite 30 July 2010, 5:46 am
Whether you want pear chutney on your sandwich, or an artery-clogging ball of meat and grease for less than a buck, there’s a regional burger chain for you somewhere in America....
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Reports: Kara DioGuardi also gone from 'Idol' 30 July 2010, 8:13 am
Deadline Hollywood and TMZ reported Thursday that DioGuardi, 39, was given the ax — the same day Ellen DeGeneres announced she is leaving the show after just one season...
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Ellen simply failed as an 'American Idol' judge 29 July 2010, 10:17 pm
When she was picked to be Paula Abdul’s replacement, it seemed like an inspired choice. But it didn’t work out quite as planned, and her decision to quit is the best resolution for everyone....
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Jennifer Lopez reportedly close to joining 'Idol' 29 July 2010, 10:36 pm
Lopez is close to signing a deal to join Fox TV's hit singing contest as a judge, a person familiar with the negotiations said late Thursday....
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Ellen DeGeneres quits as 'Idol' judge 29 July 2010, 6:03 pm
The comedian is dancing off "American Idol" after one season, leaving Fox's hit show with two vacancies on its judging panel....
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Vote: Will you miss Ellen on 'Idol'? 30 July 2010, 6:40 am
DeGeneres is leaving as a judge on the Fox reality smash after just one season. Is that good?...
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Newsweek: The end of 'Idol'? 30 July 2010, 9:24 am
After 10 long years of big-footing its way through pop culture, it looks like "American Idol" has sung its last note as the country's No. 1 TV show, music ("music"?) source, Broadway feeder school, and all-around entertainment distraction....
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'Runway' hopefuls get to work before unpacking 30 July 2010, 8:39 am
I get the sense the show is trying to shake things up what with the crazy opening challenge and the extra half hour, which so far seems like a good idea....
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Bullock wants out of Gulf restoration video 30 July 2010, 9:14 am
A spokeswoman for Sandra Bullock says the actress wants her parts of a video promoting Gulf Coast restoration removed until she learns whether oil companies influenced it....
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Underwood: Married life ‘a lot like dating life’ 30 July 2010, 8:26 am
The chart-topping country star said that she and her new husband, hockey player Mike Fisher, are too busy to see each other much, but “understand each other’s lives." She also weighed in on the current shakeup in “American Idol” judges....
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Disney to sell Miramax for over $660 million 30 July 2010, 9:08 am
Walt Disney Co. has agreed to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to Filmyard Holdings LLC....
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Opinion: 10 NFL players who’ll make big impacts in ’10 26 July 2010, 3:43 pm
Sporting News: Falcons officials say the addition of Dunta Robinson, a physical cornerback who played his first six NFL seasons in Houston, will help them rebound in '10. A look at nine other players who should make big impacts on their new teams in '10....
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Haynesworth fails test again, misses practice 30 July 2010, 6:52 am
Albert Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test for a second consecutive day and is being forced to sit out practice again at Washington Redskins training camp....
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ESPN.com removes article on James in Las Vegas 30 July 2010, 8:13 am
ESPN.com removed an article chronicling Lebron James' activities during a weekend in Las Vegas....
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Ravens CB Foxworth out for year with knee injury 30 July 2010, 9:33 am
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth will miss the season with a knee injury....
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A-Rod stuck on 599, but Yanks continue to win 29 July 2010, 9:34 pm
Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs without hitting his 600th homer and the New York Yankees used a seven-run seventh inning to beat the Cleveland Indians 11-4 Thursday night....
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T.O. finally arrives at Bengals’ camp, practices 30 July 2010, 7:53 am
Terrell Owens arrived fashionably late, still got several rounds of applause, and his favorite number was waiting, too. The Cincinnati Bengals' newest receiver missed an overnight flight that would have brought him to town early Thursday, allowing for a proper introduction. Instead, he got a later flight, rolled in less than an hour before an evening practice and decided to suit up....
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McNabb, L.T. lead offseason of change for stars 29 July 2010, 10:19 pm
Call it training camp with a twist: plenty of old faces in new places this summer, all looking for fresh starts....
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Tebow, Broncos agree to contract 29 July 2010, 6:33 pm
Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday....
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Oswalt approves deal, Astros trade ace to Phillies 29 July 2010, 4:58 pm
There's a new Roy in town — and he's an ace, too....
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Phillies defeat D-backs in 11, extend streak to 8 29 July 2010, 8:40 pm
Wilson Valdez's RBI single with one out in the 11th inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to their eighth straight win, 3-2 over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night....
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Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW! 30 July 2010, 9:59 am
If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information....
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Cell phone shipments up 14.5 percent worldwide 30 July 2010, 9:32 am
The number of cell phones shipped worldwide rose 14.5 percent in the second quarter compared with a year earlier, with much of the growth coming from smaller challengers like the iPhone and BlackBerry, according to research firm IDC....
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Virtual cookie monster controls flavor 30 July 2010, 9:25 am
At the SIGGRAPH computer animation and interactive technology conference, a research team unveiled a Meta Cookie system, which uses virtual reality to try to control the flavor of a cookie....
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Mars rover finally sees Martian dust devil 30 July 2010, 9:08 am
After more than six years roaming the surface of Mars, NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has spotted its first dust devil on the red planet....
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Internet 'key holders' are insurance against cyber attack 30 July 2010, 8:46 am
In a move that seems inspired by "The Lord of the Rings," seven "keys" have been handed out to a trusted circle of people who might get called upon to "save" the Internet in the aftermath of a cyber attack....
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Rare find: Failed star circling sun-like star 30 July 2010, 8:43 am
A rare sun-like star that is both young and relatively close to Earth has been found to be harboring an even weirder object a failed star locked in a close orbit around its host, according to a new study....
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Attacking the edges of secure Internet traffic 30 July 2010, 8:32 am
Researchers have uncovered new ways that criminals can spy on Internet users even if they're using secure connections to banks, online retailers or other sensitive Web sites....
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Google: China blockage report likely just a glitch 29 July 2010, 7:47 pm
Google says its search engine and several other services are working normally in mainland China after previously reporting the service had been completely blocked....
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Donkey's wild ass ancestor confirmed 29 July 2010, 6:17 pm
Five thousand years ago, in North Africa, humans formed an alliance with the wild ancestors of the donkey, twice....
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Ballmer: Tablet coming 'as soon as we can' 29 July 2010, 5:02 pm
Microsoft will compete with Apple's iPad, but it isn't saying when, according to comments made Thursday by company CEO Steve Ballmer....
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Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer 30 July 2010, 9:36 am
Doctors have successfully transplanted windpipes into two cancer patients in an innovative procedure that uses stem cells to allow a donated trachea to regenerate tissue and create an organ biologically close to the original, they said Friday....
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Video: Tanning addiction a growing problem 30 July 2010, 9:28 am
Dermatologists warn of the dangers of addiction to tanning beds, reflector blankets and roasting in the sun. WNBC's Tom Llamas reports. (NBC News Channel)...
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4 vets positive for hepatitis after St. Louis clinic visit 30 July 2010, 9:11 am
Four veterans treated at the St. Louis VA Medical Center's dental clinic have tested positive for hepatitis, but further testing is needed to determine if inadequately sterilized dental equipment is to blame....
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Daydreams really can take you far away 30 July 2010, 9:07 am
Just how distracting daydreams can be depends on where exactly your wandering mind takes you, a new study suggests....
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No help for unemployed buying COBRA coverage? 30 July 2010, 7:22 am
Dose of reality: A provision in federal law called COBRA allows certain people who lose their jobs to keep their employer-provided health insurance coverage, if they pay for it....
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Women's hormone cream can screw up your kids, pets 30 July 2010, 7:22 am
The hug of a middle-aged woman might affect nearby kids and pets in alarming ways -- and it has nothing to do with menopause mood swings....
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Caterers dish up more cases of food poisoning 30 July 2010, 7:16 am
New figures from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that illnesses from reported outbreaks of food poisoning linked to catering outpace those from restaurants or home cooking....
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Army's suicide rate tied to rise in risky behaviors 29 July 2010, 5:20 pm
An Army report on the record number of soldier suicides says the trend is part of a rise in risky behavior, including drunk driving and drug abuse....
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Obese patients shown to lose weight on Orexigen 29 July 2010, 5:14 pm
Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday....
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Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease 29 July 2010, 5:13 pm
Doctors may be able to watch for kidney injury and protect patients by looking for protein in urine, researchers reported on Thursday....
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Clinton wedding, Rocky Horror and cow judging 30 July 2010, 8:34 am
If some of Chelsea Clinton's wedding guests want to make a weekend of it in Rhinebeck, there's a stage production of "The Rocky Horror Show" on the boards Saturday night and Sunday....
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9 creative ways to save for vacation 30 July 2010, 8:10 am
With money as tight as ever, and travel expenses arguably down but definitely not out, all of us need to think about how to set aside the Benjamins that a big trip requires....
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Volunteer greeters say hello — for now 30 July 2010, 7:51 am
Volunteer greeting organizations have sprung up rapidly in recent years. Despite the popularity of the concept, the weak economy is hurting some programs....
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Istanbul landmark seeks return to glory era 30 July 2010, 7:05 am
It was the last stop on the Orient Express, a grand hotel with Istanbul's first electric elevator where artists and aristocrats sipped champagne beneath chandeliers as the Ottoman Empire dissolved and the world drifted toward war....
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Luxuries from China's Forbidden City heading to U.S. 30 July 2010, 4:15 am
A collection of thrones, large-scale paintings and decor of one of China's most powerful leaders is leaving the country for the first time....
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Summer hotel rates inch lower, Travelocity says 29 July 2010, 1:31 pm
Travel services company Travelocity says its latest pricing report shows that while summer airfare rates have increased slightly, hotel rates have actually declined....
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Passenger recounts hot, sweaty tarmac wait 29 July 2010, 12:32 pm
"The plane was hot when we got on, and we just sat there miserable for quite some time." That is how Tony Morales, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight stuck on a tarmac in Phoenix, described his ordeal....
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Visitors to Hawaii up for seventh straight month 29 July 2010, 9:38 am
Hawaii recorded its seventh consecutive increase in visitors in June, welcoming 625,522 last month, a 13.6 percent jump over June 2009, the Hawaii Tourism Authority reported Wednesday....
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Fresh airport amenities make the wait fly by 29 July 2010, 8:08 am
There’s no need to sit by the gate and twiddle your thumbs, especially if you find yourself at one of the many airports offering fresh new amenities or special summer programs....
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Offbeat Brooklyn neighborhood worth a visit 28 July 2010, 2:12 pm
Four centuries in 30 minutes. That's what tourists get in the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO, which stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass....
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Underwood: Married life ‘a lot like dating life’ 30 July 2010, 8:26 am
The chart-topping country star said that she and her new husband, hockey player Mike Fisher, are too busy to see each other much, but “understand each other’s lives." She also weighed in on the current shakeup in “American Idol” judges....
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Chelsea Clinton: Let them eat gluten-free cake 29 July 2010, 6:54 pm
At Chelsea Clinton’s super-secret wedding to Marc Mezvinsky, the pair are expected to serve guests a vegan menu and a gluten-free cake. Could their decision have a trickle-down effect, inspiring increased appetites for the all-alternative wedding banquet?...
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Video: TODAY’s funniest moments in July 30 July 2010, 5:39 am
Take a look at some of the summer fun TODAY had in July. (Today Show)...
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Video: Bullied girl’s father: Apology would go ‘long way’ 30 July 2010, 7:09 am
The father of Phoebe Prince, who committed suicide after allegedly being bullied, says that if her suspected tormentors apologized in court, he would plead for leniency in their sentencing. (Today Show)...
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Bobbie’s Buzz: Personalize your summer style
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Slideshow: Images: Best-dressed celebrity brides 29 July 2010, 12:00 pm
From Ivanka Trump to Princess Diana, take a look back at the most iconic wedding dresses....
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Empty mansions are legacy of a mystery heiress 29 July 2010, 1:38 pm
Huguette Clark inherited fabulous wealth of the Gilded Age, then withdrew into a gilded cage. What will become of her vast fortune is as mysterious as the woman herself, who at age 104 occupies a drab hospital room instead her lavish — but empty — estates....
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Malia Obama's excellent summer camp adventure 29 July 2010, 7:30 pm
She's had a front row seat to history for a year and a half, meeting heads of state, touring the Kremlin, flying around the world on Air Force One. But summer camp is one thing Malia Obama hasn't done — until now....
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HarperCollins reveals cover for new Palin book 29 July 2010, 12:38 pm
HarperCollins has revealed the cover of Sarah Palin's new book, "America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag." The Alaska ex-governor is photographed wearing a gray sweater and American flag pin, which matches her flag bracelet....
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Chelsea’s wedding: $600K in tents, $15K for toilets 29 July 2010, 6:51 pm
What's involved for Chelsea Clinton and her fiance, Marc Mezvinsky, in throwing the so-called wedding of the century? According to estimates and reports, the $3 million to $5 million price tag includes $600,000 in tents, and portable toilets that cost $15,000....
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Video: 'Dragon Tattoo,' movie of the Millennium 29 July 2010, 5:07 pm
The Swedish movies based on The Millennium trilogy vaulted an unknown actress to worldwide fame, but now it's Hollywood's turn. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Collecting clues about Chelsea's wedding 29 July 2010, 5:04 pm
The price tag for Chelsea Clinton's wedding this weekend is rumored to be between two and three million dollars. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Moscow breaks heat records 29 July 2010, 5:03 pm
The city of Moscow broke its heat record for the second time in a week. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Wildlife officials catch suspected killer bear 29 July 2010, 5:02 pm
A bear suspected of killing one camper and mauling two others was caught Thursday along with two of her three cubs. Wildlife officials said the bear will be destroyed if proven to have been involved in the attack. NBC's Brian Williams reports (Nightly News)...
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Video: TIME cover features mutilated Afghan woman 29 July 2010, 5:00 pm
TIME's editor said the magazine chose to feature a brutal photograph of an abused woman to make a point about the potential reality of a U.S. pullout from Afghanistan. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Arizona's border wars 29 July 2010, 4:59 pm
As Arizona continues to defend its controversial immigration law, saying the federal government isn't doing enough to secure the borders, the Obama administration says it is beefing up border security and plans to send 1200 National Guardsmen to help federal Border Patrol agents. NBC's George Lewis reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Obama defends 'Race to the Top' 29 July 2010, 4:57 pm
President Obama made a high-profile defense of his approach to improving public education before the National Urban League on Thursday, using the opportunity to also openly address the recent racial flap involving former USDA employee Shirley Sherrod. NBC's Savannah Guthrie reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Rangel's lawyers fail to reach settlement 29 July 2010, 4:54 pm
Veteran New York Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel was formally charged Thursday with 13 counts of violating House ethics rules, paving the way for a trial that could take place as soon as September. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Michigan oil spill forces evacuations 29 July 2010, 4:53 pm
The EPA says one million gallons have spewed from a busted oil and gas pipeline in Michigan. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)...
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Video: Despite second oil leak, industry says Gulf wells safe 29 July 2010, 4:50 pm
The Coast Guard said Thursday it could be 12 days before an abandoned well hit by a tugboat will be capped. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports. (Nightly News)...
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Little Boy Lost 26 July 2010, 4:51 pm
Kate Snow reports from inside the family circle of missing 7-year-old Kyron Horman to bring viewers the latest developments in the case, and an emotional and candid interview with his biological parents, Kaine and Desiree. In addition, she speaks exclusively to Desiree and her husband, Tony, who brings a detective's take to how this case has unfolded over the last seven weeks....
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America Now: Friends and Neighbors 25 July 2010, 5:00 pm
Ann Curry travels to the very heart of America, where the need is especially urgent and the stories especially poignant. She brings us a very personal look inside the lives of families who've had it all vanish — jobs, then homes, then dreams....
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The Best Man 26 July 2010, 10:46 am
Family and friends go to extraordinary lengths to honor a legacy of a young man whose trust led to tragedy. Keith Morrison reports....
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Chat with 'Dear Zachary' filmmaker
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The Disappearance of Debbie Hawk 19 July 2010, 5:37 pm
The three young Hawk children arrived home one evening to find their mother was missing. Today, questions still remain in her disappearance, as her children struggle to move on....
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America Now: Children of the Harvest 19 July 2010, 1:04 pm
Young migrant laborerswork alongside their struggling parents on America's farms....
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Did You See That?! 17 July 2010, 9:12 am
Can you really believe what you see? Dateline puts the human brain to the test...
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The Mystery on Reminisce Road 12 July 2010, 8:06 pm
Crime fighting becomes personal for FBI agents when their own office manager is murdered. NBC's Josh Mankiewicz reports....
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The Mystery in Rock Hill 9 July 2010, 2:51 pm
In a case of disputed evidence and contradictory testimony, one thing is clear: 12-year-old Amanda Cope was brutally murdered, and she deserves justice. Her father confessed to her murder, but was he really a killer?...
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The Case of the Little Boy Lost 2 July 2010, 5:26 pm
Nearly 25 years ago, a smart, loving, little boy disappeared, his body found a couple of weeks later. Now the case is solved. But what took so long?...