Wednesday, April 4, 2012

For DeGraw, life is 'Sweeter' off the dance floor

For DeGraw, life is 'Sweeter' off the dance floor

For DeGraw, life is 'Sweeter' off the dance floor

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The voters showed they weren't quite over pop star Gavin DeGraw and pro partner Karina Smirnoff on Tuesday night's "Dancing With the Stars" elimination round. Soap star Jack Wagner and his partner were eliminated instead.

Payne: No comment on membership issues at Augusta

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Jabbed, prodded and poked repeatedly about a topic that never really goes away, Billy Payne wouldn't budge.

Strange Fla. disappearances gets new attention

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An illegal immigrant and a black man had little in common until about eight years ago when they disappeared three months apart in the Naples area, both of them right after crossing paths with sheriff's Deputy Steven Calkins.

'Flying Housewife' wins again in London

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The "Flying Housewife" has landed a subway stop in London after all.

US sets charges for 9/11 mastermind, four others

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The United States Wednesday unveiled charges against the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four other alleged plotters, vowing to seek the death penalty in a long-delayed military trial.

Republicans try to shut down talk of becoming VP

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Tag. I'm not it.

Worst day in a month for US stocks

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The stock market suffered its worst loss in a month Wednesday after a weak bond auction in Spain caused fears about Europe's debt problems to flare again. Gold plunged to its lowest level since January.

Syria forces hit rebels, Russia scorns opposition

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Syrian forces pressed a crackdown on rebel bastions on Wednesday despite a truce pledge, with more than 40 people reported killed, as Russia said the opposition would never defeat President Bashar al-Assad's army even if "armed to the teeth."

Students angry over pricey courses pepper-sprayed

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Campus police pepper-sprayed as many as 30 demonstrators after Santa Monica College students angry over a plan to offer high-priced courses tried to push their way into a trustees meeting, authorities said.

UK zoo's pandas meet for date, but will they mate?

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Zoo officials have created a private love nest for Britain's only pair of giant pandas in hope the fertility-challenged animals will mate — and Wednesday may be their last chance for quite a while.

Toxicology tests needed in French scholar's death

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An initial investigation into the death of a prominent French scholar whose body was found in bed inside a midtown Manhattan hotel room has turned up no obvious signs of foul play, police said Wednesday.

2 'Real Housewives' get their own shows on Bravo

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Two of "The Real Housewives" are getting their own shows on Bravo.

Actor Bruce Willis offers to donate Idaho ski area

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Bruce Willis says he's willing to give away his central Idaho ski resort to a nonprofit.

FACT CHECK: Romney, Obama gloss over realities

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Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama on Wednesday of inflicting a "government takeover of health care" on Americans, even though Obama's law is closely modeled on the plan Romney achieved in Massachusetts.

Wall Street down on stimulus doubts, Spain auction

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell for a second day on Wednesday as investors faced the prospect of no new monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve and as a poorly received bond auction in Spain suggested the effects of earlier European funding operations may be waning. Selling was broad as indexes tracking nine of the 10 S&P 500 sectors were lower, with energy, financial and technology stocks among the worst performers. The benchmark S&P 500 index has fallen in eight of the past 12 sessions. The Nasdaq was on track for its worst daily percentage drop since December 8. ...

Pakistan LeT founder goads US over $10 mln bounty

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The founder of the Pakistani militant group blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks goaded the United States on Wednesday in a defiant public appearance mocking his $10 million US bounty.

5 ex-cops sentenced in Katrina killings case

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Five former New Orleans police officers were sentenced Wednesday to prison terms ranging from six to 65 years for their roles in deadly shootings of unarmed residents on a bridge after Hurricane Katrina.

ME: French scholar's autopsy needs further study

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An initial autopsy for a prominent French scholar found dead in his hotel room requires further study.

Mali political parties won't join junta convention

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Mali's main political parties said on Wednesday that they will not take part in a national convention being organized by the military officers who seized control of the country in a coup two weeks ago.

Guyana seeks public opinion on controversial laws

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Guyana is launching a national debate on whether to eliminate its death penalty and overhaul laws that discriminate against gays, lesbians and transgender people.

Officers sentenced in Katrina killings case

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Five former New Orleans police officers have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from six to 65 years years for their roles in the deadly shootings of unarmed residents on a bridge after Hurricane Katrina.

Somali theater bombing kills 10, shatters calm

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Two weeks ago, Somalia's National Theater reopened for the first time in 20 years for a concert that drew an audience in festive colors in a city trying to rise above war. A welcoming banner proclaimed: "The country is being rebuilt."

No forecast requests in 3 days before CO wildfire

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Colorado officials monitoring a prescribed burn apparently didn't request updated weather forecasts for the area for three days before it erupted into a deadly wildfire.

APExclusive: College official says she was target

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The nursing program director at the California Christian college where a gunman went on a shooting rampage said Wednesday she thinks she was the suspect's intended target.

South Sudan says it shoots down Sudanese jet

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South Sudan's military said it shot down a Sudanese fighter jet Wednesday after two Sudanese military planes dropped bombs around South Sudanese oil fields.

Oil drops below $102 on big US supply increase

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Oil dropped more than 2 percent on Wednesday after the government said U.S. supplies of crude keep growing.

Warm and fuzzy T. rex? New evidence surprises

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The discovery of a giant meat-eating dinosaur sporting a downy coat has some scientists reimagining the look of Tyrannosaurus rex.

Tarkanian expected out of Vegas hospital Friday

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Jerry Tarkanian's son says the former UNLV basketball coach is expected to be out of the hospital Friday, more than two weeks after suffering a heart attack.

Holder: Justice Department will respond to judge

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U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday that the Justice Department will respond "appropriately" to a federal appellate judge in Texas who demanded a letter recognizing the authority of the federal courts to strike down laws passed by Congress.

FDA finds more vials of fake cancer drug

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The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors that a second counterfeit version of the best-selling cancer drug Avastin has been found in the U.S., packaged as the Turkish brand of the medication.

Syria forces assault rebellious towns before truce

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Syrian artillery pounded the rebellious city of Homs and tanks and troops stormed towns in the north and south on Wednesday, deepening doubts that President Bashar Assad will follow through on his commitment to a truce starting next week.

Ex-Taliban commander 'shot dead by colleague'

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A former Taliban commander and two of his fighters were shot dead by his own bodyguard in northern Afghanistan, local officials said Wednesday.

Giants-Jets matchup highlights NFL exhibition sked

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The Super Bowl champion New York Giants will face Tim Tebow, Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.

New cancer drug delivery system shows promise

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A new method of delivering cancer drugs that could cut down on chemotherapy's side effects and boost the strength of the tumor-fighting medicine has shown promise, US researchers said Wednesday.

Critics blast UK plans for more snooping, secrecy

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British plans to expand the use of secret court hearings to protect intelligence shared by the United States and other allies and to extend state snooping on the Internet are vital to protect the public, Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday, after a blitz of criticism from campaigners, lawmakers and even his own deputy.

GM revamps 2014 Impala to attract families

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co is hoping a redesign of the Chevrolet Impala will end the car's reputation as a rental-lot staple and catch the eye of more retail customers. The Impala, a nameplate that was introduced in 1958, \generated more than half of its sales last year from fleet customers. But the company says the 2014 model, with a quieter ride and cushy interior, will now attract showroom buyers. "You'll get a true family sedan here," said Mark Reuss, head of GM's operations in North America. "We really haven't had a true family sedan since I've been at the company since 1986. ...

Calls show residents panicked over Colo. wildfire

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A woman believed killed in last week's devastating Colorado wildfire called 911 soon after the fire broke out, and authorities say her call, along with that of a couple later found dead at their burned home, were among the early ones dispatchers received reporting the blaze.

Sarah Palin fails to give 'Today' a ratings jolt

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If Sarah Palin's star turn on the "Today" show was meant to send ratings soaring, it fell short.

Factbox: Accused 9-11 plotters face death penalty trial

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(Reuters) - Five Guantanamo prisoners accused of plotting the September 11 attacks in 2001 will face the death penalty if convicted in a U.S. war crimes tribunal, the Pentagon official overseeing the trials said on Wednesday. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when alleged al Qaeda operatives hijacked four passenger planes and crashed them into New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field. Here are some details about the accused facing charges that include mass murder: * Khalid Sheikh Mohammed - Pakistani raised in Kuwait, educated in the United States. ...

Accused September 11 mastermind referred to trial at Guantanamo

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Accused September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four suspected co-conspirators were ordered on Wednesday to stand trial before a Guantanamo war crimes tribunal on terrorism, murder and other charges in a case that could carry the death penalty, the Pentagon said. The official overseeing the Guantanamo tribunals, retired Vice Admiral Bruce MacDonald, referred the case to a capital military tribunal on charges of terrorism, hijacking aircraft, conspiracy, murder in violation of the law of war, attacking civilians and other counts, the Pentagon said. ...
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