Eyder Peralta

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Presidential Debate Spins 'Binders Full Of Women' Meme, Fact Checks

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Mitt Romney said when he became governor he presented his staff with "binders full of women," who could fill cabinet positions. The statement has become fodder for the web.

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Lance Armstrong Stepping Down As Livestrong Chairman

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

The move comes a week after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency issued a damning report that puts Armstrong at the center of a sophisticated doping program.

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Rare Earthquake Rattles New England

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

The 4.0 magnitude quake caused no immediate damage but it rattled nerves and became a talking point.

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U.K. Blocks Extradition Of Hacker Accused Of Accessing Pentagon Computers

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The U.S. government says Gary McKinnon perpetrated the biggest military computer hack of all time. The British home secretary, however, said an American trial could put his life at risk.

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Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit Steps Down

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

It was a surprise announcement by the board, which also said Michael Corbat would take over the job.

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Clinton: 'I Take Responsibility' For Benghazi Consulate Attack

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The White House has been roundly criticized for what Republicans have called everything from bungled intelligence to a cover-up. With the presidential race in the final stretch, Clinton took Obama off the hook.

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Americans Roth, Shapely Win Nobel Prize For Economics

Monday, October 15, 2012

Alvin E. Roth, of Harvard University, and Lloyd S. Shapley, of University of California, Los Angeles, were given the award "for the theory of stable allocations and the practice of market design."

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Fidel Castro 'Is Fine,' His Son Tells State-Friendly Blogger

Friday, October 12, 2012

Rumors about the former Cuban leader's health have swirled on social media for the past day, but Fidel Castro's son says the 86-year-old is just fine, exercising and going on with his everyday activities.

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The European Union Wins The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize

Friday, October 12, 2012

While acknowledging the crisis the 27-nation coalition is experiencing, the committee said the experiment shows that through the building of "mutual confidence ... historic enemies can become close partners."

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Very Fancy: Scientists Detail A Diamond Encrusted Super-Earth

Thursday, October 11, 2012

The planet is eight times heavier than Earth and has a "fundamentally different chemistry."

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Malala, Pakistani Girl Shot By Taliban, Airlifted To Military Hospital

Thursday, October 11, 2012

The next 24 hours are critical for the 15-year-old, who fought for the education of girls.

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It's Vice Night: Biden, Ryan Set For Faceoff In Only Vice Presidential Debate

Thursday, October 11, 2012

How aggressive will Biden be? How will Ryan handle the biggest stage he's been on?

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Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature

Thursday, October 11, 2012

The committee cited his deft use of "hallucinatory realism" as a means to merge past and present.

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Man Involved With Muhammad Film Denies He Violated Probation

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Prosecutors said Mark Basseley Youssef violated his parole by changing his name and using a computer.

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Doping Agency Says 11 Teammates Testified Against Lance Armstrong

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

The United States Anti-Doping Agency released more than 200 pages of documents in its case against the cyclist.

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U.S. Government Sues Wells Fargo In Mortgage Case

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

The government alleges the bank knew some loans it issued did not meet federal requirements.

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Mexican Official: Zeta Leader's Body Was Stolen From Funeral Home

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

This throws doubt on whether the military really killed Heriberto "El Lazca" Lazcano.

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Record-Breaking Free Fall Attempt By Felix Baumgartner Aborted

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Baumgartner will step out of a capsule at the edge of space and attempt to break the speed of sound.

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Teenage Boy Scout Denied Organization's Top Rank Because He's Gay

Friday, October 05, 2012

After 12 years as a Boy Scout, Ryan Andresen was denied the Eagle Scout award for not meeting the "Duty to God" requirement.

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The Creatures In The Middle: Jim Lehrer, Big Bird Caught In Debate Crossfire

Thursday, October 04, 2012

The two are having very different mornings. Lehrer swallowed scathing reviews and Big Bird enjoyed a strong backing.

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