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Experts divided on U.S. military cuts

28.01.2012 3:58   0 views   0 comments



Some military experts Friday called Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's proposed budget cuts "much to do about nothing," but others expressed concern about the potential of a shrinking U.S. military in the strategic Mideast and Asia. Read more »

Final Florida push follows testy debate

28.01.2012 3:49   0 views   0 comments



GOP presidential front-runners Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich barnstormed across Florida on Friday, trying to rally supporters and break away in the polls four days before what is shaking up to be a pivotal primary in that state. Read more »

Deaths rise in Syria as U.N. weighs draft resolution
Draft resolution calls for al-Assad to quit
Cairo protesters storm Syrian Embassy
Gunmen kill 16 in northern Nigeria
Musharraf delays return after arrest threat
Concordia survivors to get payout
Syria deaths rise as U.N. holds talks
Syria protests as U.N. holds talks

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NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'

28.01.2012 9:24   0 views   0 comments



More than 50 GPs involved in the groups that will control have warned the NHS may be "in peril" if government changes are derailed. Read more »

Live - Sharapova v Azarenka

28.01.2012 9:18   1 views   0 comments



Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka compete in the Australian Open women's final and for the right to become world number one. Read more »

Senegal Wade ruling fuels clashes
Hamid Karzai in Britain for talks
Warning over Niger harvest crisis
New Libya torture claims emerge
Aussies complete India whitewash
New Libya torture claims emerge
VIDEO: One-minute World News
Aussies complete India whitewash

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Politics
Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electability (AP)

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Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks in Delray Beach, Fla., Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP - Newt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on one idea: that he is best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama. Even some of his supporters seem to be struggling to buy the former House speaker's claim, an indication that chief rival Mitt Romney's efforts to undercut him may be working.


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Leadership scramble: GOP rivals vie for title (AP)
Romney and Gingrich stay focused on Florida (AP)
Sen. Sessions on Obama, Reid: ‘We have no leadership’ (Daily Caller)
A father’s anguish: Military killed my son with prescription pad (Daily Caller)
Romney and Gingrich stay focused on Florida (AP)

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Business
AP Interview: Roubini warns of tough times ahead (AP)

28.01.2012 9:37   0 views   0 comments

Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University speaks during a panel session on the first day of the 42nd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan.  25, 2012. The overarching theme of the Meeting, which takes place from Jan. 25 to Jan. 29 , is 'The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models'. (AP Photo/Keystone/Jean-Christophe Bott)AP - Economist Nouriel Roubini, nicknamed "Dr. Doom" for his gloomy predictions in the run-up to the financial meltdown four years ago, says the fallout from that crisis could last the rest of this decade.


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Fitch cuts Italy, Spain, other euro zone ratings (Reuters)
Obama administration bolsters homeowner lifeline (Reuters)
Exiting watchdog sees flaws in SEC's rulewriting (Reuters)
How Fastenal Is Vending a Success Story (The Motley Fool)
PG&E fined $16.8M for shoddy gas leak surveys (AP)

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Technology
Amazon merchant caught bribing customers for five-star reviews (Digital Trends)

28.01.2012 7:28   1 views   0 comments

Digital Trends - As reported by the New York Times earlier today, an Amazon merchant known as VIP Deals issued a letter to all customers that purchased the Vipertek black leather, case folio cover designed for the newly released Kindle Fire. As detailed in the correspondence here, the merchant offered a full refund of the $10 case in exchange for a review on Amazon. While the letter didn’t specifically ask for a positive review, it stated “Please share your experience to help others learn more about the specific features and qualities of the product, what you liked about it and the benefits to owning the product.” Later in the document, the seller went on to state “Please also rate your 5-star experience, we strive to earn 100% perfect perfect ‘FIVE-STAR’ scores from you!” The letter was dated December 16, 2011. Read more »

Does the new 3G/WiFi PS Vita bundle make 3G worth it? (Digital Trends)
Facebook IPO could value it among top companies (AP)
Apple-fan cop uses app to catch iPhone thief (Digital Trends)
Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furor (AP)
Jobless man builds a house out of $1.82 billion worth of shredded money (Yahoo! News)

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Sports
Streaking Nuggets roll over Raptors (Reuters)

28.01.2012 9:10   1 views   0 comments

Reuters - The streaking Denver Nuggets capitalized on a slow start by the visiting Toronto Raptors to complete a wire-to-wire 96-81 win at the Pepsi Center on Friday in a contest between teams heading in opposite directions. Read more »

Abbott breezes to big lead at skating nationals (AP)
Thunder top Warriors 120-109 to start road trip (AP)
Wade returns to fire Heat to Knicks win (Reuters)
Browns hire Brad Childress as OC (AP)
Manning, Irsay insist they are on same page (AP)

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Beauty & Health
Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return (HealthDay)

28.01.2012 5:47   0 views   0 comments

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- A new industry-funded study suggests that a molecular test can provide insight into whether patients are at high risk of a relapse after surgical treatment for a form of lung cancer.

Statins May Stave Off Liver Cancer in People With Hepatitis B (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth (HealthDay)
Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates (HealthDay)
IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses (HealthDay)
Drug Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer (HealthDay)

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