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'Just Another Provocation,' Says Argentina About Thatcher Funeral Snub
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Guardian reports Margaret Thatcher's family specifically asked Argentina's president be left off the guest list for her funeral. Argentina's foreign minister said he didn't care.
Uruguay's Congress Passes Gay Marriage Law
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The country joins Argentina as the second Latin American country to legalize gay marriage. President José Mujica was a champion of the bill.
Georgia Man Is Killed, After Holding 5 Firefighters Hostage
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The suspect apparently faked a heart attack to get the firefighters to the home. Once, he had the hostages, he began demanding his electricity, cell phone and cable be turned back on.
The Immigration Movement: Without A Unified Leader, But On The Cusp Of Success
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The decentralization was on display during a march on Washington on Wednesday, which was organized by a disparate group of activists. But experts and protesters said not having a national leader gave them a political advantage.
A 'Transformational Gift': New York's Met Will Receive $1 Billion Cubism Collection
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Leonard A. Lauder's collection — among the best in the world, experts say — consists of 78 cubist works, including 33 works by Picasso.
Treasury: Jay-Z And Beyonce Traveled To Cuba On U.S.-Approved Trip
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Two U.S. representatives had complained that the couple's trip was tourism, which is prohibited by U.S. law.
New Rule: Spelling Bee Will Now Include Definitions Test
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
The spelling bee said the change is a natural extension of the competition. The new test will take effect with this year's bee, scheduled for May 28-30.
Mali Will Give France's François Hollande A New Camel, After The First Was Eaten
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Mali gave Hollande a camel as a thank you for sending troops to repel Islamist fighters from the country. Unfortunately that camel ended up a stew.
Spring Storm Brings Snow To Colo., High Winds To Wyo., Dust Storm In Ariz.
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
As it moves east, the storm is expected to bring high winds and a chance for tornadoes for cities like Wichita and Chicago.
14 People Hurt In Stabbing Incident At Houston-Area College Campus
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
The Lone Star College System put its CyFair campus on lockdown after the incident. Authorities said one suspect was in custody.
Study: Any Description Of A Woman's Appearance Hurts With Voters
Monday, April 08, 2013
Any mention — good, bad or neutral — of how a woman was dressed made voters less likely to vote for her. In a tight race, said the researchers, it could make the difference between winning and losing.
His Makeover Strategy In Shambles, J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson Is Out
Monday, April 08, 2013
Johnson joined the company from Apple and tried to change the look, feel and function of the retail stores. The strategy failed; JC Penny lost $4.3 billion in sales since Johnson became CEO.
U.S. Will Deploy Solid-State Laser Weapon On Ship Headed To Persian Gulf
Monday, April 08, 2013
In a recent test, the laser successfully destroyed destroyed an unmanned aircraft in flight. The Navy touted the weapon's flexibility and efficiency.
After Tumultuous Three Years, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz Will Step Down
Monday, April 08, 2013
Diaz is retiring at a time when his department is under close scrutiny by the Department of Justice, which found the department policed in a bias manner.
Annette Funicello, 'America's Sweetheart,' Has Died
Monday, April 08, 2013
Funicello, one of the first child stars to emerge out of The Mickey Mouse Club, went on to star with Frankie Avalon in the Beach Party films.
Unguarded Moment: Uruguay's President Calls Argentine Counterpart An 'Old Hag'
Friday, April 05, 2013
Argentina launched a formal complaint calling the comments "unacceptable and denigrating." President José Mujica said "nothing and no one can tear apart" the history of the two countries.
Former Employee, Who Leaked Rutgers Abuse Video, Files Whistle-Blower Lawsuit
Friday, April 05, 2013
Eric Murdock says he warned the school about Mike Rice's abusive behavior on several occasions. He alleges, instead of firing Rice, they fired him.
CPI Corp., Which Ran Photo Studios At Sears, Wal-Mart, Shutters All Locations
Friday, April 05, 2013
With little warning, CPI Corp. closed more than 2,000 studios in the United States. With digital photography affecting its business, the company was unable to pay its loan obligations.
Obama Apologizes To California AG Over 'Best Looking' Remark
Friday, April 05, 2013
The remark — which Obama made during a fundraiser — was called sexist by some. Obama said he regretted the "distraction it caused."
FAA Will Delay Closure Of 149 Air Traffic Control Towers Until June
Friday, April 05, 2013
The Obama administration said it needed to cut funding for the towers — mostly in small communities — because of $637 million in budget cuts mandated by law.
