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Syrian Government Deploys Troops To Quell Rebel Army

Monday, January 30, 2012

While diplomatic efforts intensified in the U.N., activists say 60 were killed in clashes with government forces on Sunday.

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As Oakland Picks Up The Pieces, Washington To Evict Occupy Protesters

Monday, January 30, 2012

In a protest that marked a resurgence for the movement, 400 people were arrested. More confrontation is expected in Washington, D.C., as authorities begin enforcing a no-camping rule in a downtown park.

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Homeless Science Whiz Kid Is Not Named Science Prize Finalist

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Samantha Garvey had a bittersweet 24 hours. She learned she wasn't a finalist for the Intel Science Talent Search competition hours after attending the State of the Union.

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Egyptians Take To The Streets To Mark Anniversary Of Revolution

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets both in celebration and in protest of the country's new military rulers.

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In Daring Raid, Navy SEALs Free 2 Aid Workers From Somali Kidnappers

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The raid, authorized by President Obama on Monday, was reminiscent of the one that killed Osama bin Laden. The American rescued was on her way home.

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Goldman Sachs Post $1 Billion 4th Quarter Profit

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The rocky markets hurt the rock-star bank. Their profit is down 58 percent.

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S&P Downgrades The Credit Of Nine European Countries, Including France

Friday, January 13, 2012

Standard & Poor's said its downgrades reflect its belief that the eurozone hasn't done enough to mitigate its debt crisis. The downgrades could have deep implications for the health of the monetary union.

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Judge Declares Natalee Holloway Legally Dead

Thursday, January 12, 2012

The Alabama teen went missing while on a high school graduation trip in Aruba in 2005. Her body has not been found.

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Iran Says A Car Bomb Killed One Of Its Nuclear Scientists

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Iran is blaming the U.S. and Israel for the assassination, which marks the third such attack on the country's nuclear program.

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Cupcakes Are OK; Cupcakes In A Jar Won't Fly Past Security, Says TSA

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Prompted by "cupcakegate," the Transportation Security Administration clarified its cupcake policy in a blog post.

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Just How Much Did Clinton Eat As President?

Monday, January 09, 2012

A former White House pastry chef says President Bill Clinton had a "scary" appetite and could eat fiver or six pork chops.

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Iowa Offers Little Clarity For GOP Field

Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Even after a spectacular night of political drama, what Republicans are looking for in a presidential candidate remains unclear. Entrance polls reveal that Iowa voters were split on w...

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Fed Will Now Publicly Forecast Interest-Rate Changes

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

The Fed hopes by giving the market some foresight, it can better manage expectations.

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Body Found On Queen Elizabeth II's Country Estate

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Police say the female body may have been there a while and have launched a murder investigation.

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After Much Tumult, Wall Street Ends Year Where It Started

Friday, December 30, 2011

The S&P 500 saw the smallest annual move since at least 1947 and this comes in a year of constant and dramatic ups and downs.

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Verizon Backs Down From Plans To Charge $2 For Online, Phone Payments

Friday, December 30, 2011

Verizon said it was scrapping its plans because of customer feedback. The fee caused an uproar on the Internet.

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U.S. Immigration Agency Launches New Hot Line For Detainees

Thursday, December 29, 2011

The hot line is intended to stem concern over local authorities conducting immigration screenings. The new measures come after reports that American citizens were being held on immigration charges.

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Verizon Will Charge $2 To Pay Bill Online Or By Phone

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Verizon said it will waive the "convenience fee" for those mailing a check or those on auto-pay.

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Twin NASA Probes Will Arrive At The Moon By New Year's

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The mission might help shed light on a theory that the moon resulted from a collision of two moons.

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Crime Keeps Falling Despite A Recession — But Why?

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Some experts say its Americans responding to their better nature, others say it's smarter policing.

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