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Dear AbbyChina warns North Korea, blames Japan for tension
China warned North Korea on Friday it would not tolerate chaos on its doorstep, while blaming Japan for the tension between Asia's two largest economies. Ties between Beijing and Pyongyang have deteriorated since North Korea conducted its third nuclear test in February. China signed on to U.N.…
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AdChoicesCompareCards.comSponsoredTwo men rescue moose-eating beached shark
Two men successfully rescued a beached shark on the coast of northeast Newfoundland, Canada. Derrick Chaulk was driving in Norris Arm North when he saw what he thought was a beached whale.
Odd NewsDenver pot businesses raided ahead of legal sales
DENVER (AP) — Federal agents raided an unknown number of marijuana dispensaries and growing sites on Thursday in Colorado, confiscating piles of marijuana plants and cartons of cannabis-infused drinks just weeks before the state allows sellers of recreational marijuana to open their doors.
Associated PressRetracing the JFK assassination
Nov. 22, 1963. 11:45 a.m. President Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Secret Service agent Bill Greer (driver), agent Roy Kellerman (passenger seat), Texas Gov. John Connally, and his wife Nellie are en route to a Dallas "Trade Mart," where President Kennedy is scheduled to deliver a luncheon…
The WeekWill the filibuster nuking actually lead to all-out war in the Senate?
On Thursday, Senate Democrats finally went "nuclear," voting 52-48 to end the filibuster for most judicial nominations and executive-office appointments. This is a big deal for the arcane parliamentary procedures that govern the Senate (the vote essentially re-interpreted the Senate's Rule 22),…
The WeekRonaldo denies 'obsessed' with Ballon d'Or
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d'Or for a second time in January despite a series of scintillating performances that have made him the strong favourite to win the award. Ronaldo scored his fifth hat-trick of the season for club and country against Sweden…
AFP'Monster' cosmic blast zipped harmlessly by Earth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Astronomers call it the monster. It was the biggest and brightest cosmic explosion ever witnessed. Had it been closer, Earth would have been toast.
Associated PressEU loses out on Ukraine, but may have dodged a bullet
By Luke Baker BRUSSELS (Reuters) - In post-Soviet Europe, Russia looks to have won a decisive victory by convincing Ukraine to reject a trade deal with the European Union and deepen ties with Moscow instead. Once any sense of rejection or thwarted ambition passes, the reality remains that taking…
ReutersUkraine chooses east over west
Protests continued in Kiev a day after Ukraine abandoned a landmark deal with the EU. The Government will revive trade talks with Russia instead, after parliament rejected the release of opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko from prison, which was one of the EU's pre-conditions to the deal. Despite…
Reuters VideosGermany puts more paintings of Nazi art trove online
Germany has put more paintings and drawings of priceless artworks stolen by the Nazis online including works by Edvard Munch, Max Liebermann and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, public prosecutors announced.
AFPVideo game console war heats up with Xbox One launch
Microsoft on Friday releases its Xbox One game console, taking on Sony's PlayStation 4 in a battle for the hearts and minds of Internet-era home entertainment. Sony last week unleashed its new champion in the long-running console war, getting a slight jump on Microsoft heading into the prime…
AFPChild soldiers swell fighters' ranks in Central African Republic-UN
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The number of child soldiers in Central African Republic has more than doubled to as many as 6,000 in recent months as self-defence militia have sprung up to counter waves of attacks by former rebels, the United Nations said on Friday. World powers, led by…
ReutersAfghanistan rebuffs US demand on signing security deal
Afghanistan on Friday rebuffed a US demand to sign a highly anticipated security pact as soon as possible, insisting the document must wait until after next year's presidential election. Washington warned Kabul on Thursday to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) as soon as possible, with…
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AdChoicesCreditCards.comSponsoredGuilty plea expected in Mass. drug lab scandal
BOSTON (AP) — A chemist at a Massachusetts drug lab who allegedly admitted faking test results in criminal cases is expected to plead guilty to obstruction of justice, perjury and tampering with evidence charges in a scandal that has jeopardized thousands of convictions.
Associated PressNovartis chases Pfizer in hot new breast cancer drug area
By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) - Novartis is hot on the heels of Pfizer in developing a promising new type of breast cancer drug that analysts believe could generate billions of dollars in annual sales. The Swiss drugmaker, which has previously kept its research program under wraps, revealed…
ReutersLavrov joins Iran nuclear talks as optimism grows
Hopes rose Friday for a breakthrough in nuclear talks between Iran and world powers as Russia's Sergei Lavrov became the first foreign minister to arrive in Geneva to try to clinch a deal. Today it has got closer," Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, adding that there was "room for…
AFP45 mins agoJerry Jones: Garrett will be Cowboys coach in 2014
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Jason Garrett will start the stretch run in pursuit of his first trip to the playoffs on the same field where he debuted as coach of the Dallas Cowboys three years ago.
Associated PressLiam Hemsworth: 'I'm more grounded than ever'
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The post-Miley Liam Hemsworth says he's in a really good place.
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