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Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., pauses for a moment while speaking at the National Urban League Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.
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 Otago Daily Times 
Pot no more harmful than alcohol: Obama
US President Barack Obama believes smoking marijuana is a "bad habit" but thinks legal penalties now fall disproportionately on minorities and that states legalizing pot should go ahead with their pla... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong)
People In Ancient Sardis May Have Used Eggs To Ward Off Demons, Disasters
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 Huffington Post 
People In Ancient Sardis May Have Used Eggs To Ward Off Demons, Disasters
Residents of Sardis, an ancient city in modern-day Turkey, spent decades rebuilding after a devastating earthquake struck one night in the year A.D. 17. To ward off demons and future disasters, some l... (photo: WN / Marzena J.)
Sunshine reduces BP and cuts risk of heart attack and stroke  Newstrack India 
Sunshine reduces BP and cuts risk of heart attack and stroke
Tweet | Washington, Jan. 21 (ANI): A new study has revealed that exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure and thus cut the risk of heart attack and stroke. | Research carried out at... (photo: WN / Geeta)
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In this May 5, 2011, shows a unidentified man smoking medical marijuana during karaoke night at the Cannabis Cafe, in Portland, Ore  Peace FM Online 
Barack Obama: 'Marijuana No More Dangerous Than Alcohol'
US President Barack Obama has said smoking marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol, but still called it a "bad idea". | Speaking to The New Yorker magazine, he said it was wrong to think legalisin... (photo: AP / Rick Bowmer)
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Extreme El Nino events set to double as Earth warms Newstrack India
Extreme El Nino events set to double as Earth warms
Tweet | Washington, Jan. 20 (ANI): Researchers have revealed that extreme weather events fuelled by unusually strong El Ninos are likely to double in number as Earth warm... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
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President-elect Barack Obama pauses before answering a question during his meeting with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not shown, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at his transition office in downtown Chicago. The Examiner
Obama revisits North Carolina economy and jobs speech in weekly address
This past week President Barack Obama message on the economy focused on jobs, jobs, jobs, as he again pushed Congress to pass the unemployment benefits extension for the ... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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President Barack Obama pauses in the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, while talking about the earthquake in Haiti. The Times Of India
Washington conundrum: Where to stockpile mountains of NSA data?
WASHINGTON: Figuring out where to house mountains of data collected by the National Security Agency is the thorniest challenge the US faces in curtailing its massive surv... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon)
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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., pauses for a moment while speaking at a town hall-style meeting in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Tuesday, April 29, 200 New Straits/Business Times
Obama's homework assignment
STATE OF THE UNION: He might get some inspiration from his secretary of education | PRESIDENT Barack Obama will deliver his State of the Union address on Jan 28, but, for... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong)
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Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., pauses for a moment while speaking at the National Urban League Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. Otago Daily Times
Pot no more harmful than alcohol: Obama
US President Barack Obama believes smoking marijuana is a "bad habit" but thinks legal penalties now fall disproportionately on minorities and that states legalizing pot ... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong)
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin arrive to attend a United Russia party congress in Moscow on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Lehigh Valley
Russian President Vladimir Putin links gays to pedophiles
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered new assurances to gay athletes and fans attending the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics next month. Yet he defended R... (photo: AP / Ivan Sekretarev)
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President Barack Obama pauses as he delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. San Francisco Chronicle
UVM's leader hoping Obama addresses college access
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The president of the University of Vermont says he's hopeful that President Barack Obama will address access to higher education during his upcom... (photo: AP / Tim Sloan, Pool)
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In this photo taken Feb. 6, 2102, Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., speaks at a manufacturing facility in Seattle, Wash. Democratic officials said Saturday, March 10, 2012, that eight-term veteran Inslee intends to resign from Congress to focus full time on running for governor of Washington state this fall. Washington's Democratic governor, Christine Gregoire is retiring at the end of her term, and Inslee has long been rumored as a Democratic contender to replace her. Lexington Herald-Leader
Gov. Jay Inslee's big ideas face big hurdles
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has some big ideas that face some big hurdles in the state Legislature. | If the Democratic governor has his way, lawmak... (photo: AP / Elaine Thompson)
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Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Tortorella, center, makes his point during a timeout in the final minutes of the third period of NHL hockey The Los Angeles Times
Canucks' John Tortorella tries to break into Flames' dressing room
Much has been said of Vancouver Canucks Coach John Tortorella's attitude change since he left New York for the Pacific Northwest. | Though he may be a bit more mild-manne... (photo: AP / Gene J. Puskar)
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Golden State Warriors Star Telegram
Warriors turn back the Pelicans
Contra Costa Times | NEW ORLEANS — The Golden State Warriors' defense locked down in the second half, and Golden State snapped a two-game losing streak by beating t... (photo: Creative Commons / Keith Allison)
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President Barack Obama pauses in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 6, 2010, during an Easter Prayer Breakfast with Christian leaders from around the country. Newstrack India
Obama's Indian American ex-aide joins think tank
Tweet | Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) Anish Goel, a former key Indian-American aide of President Barack Obama, has joined Washington think tank New America's National Securit... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon)
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Politics Telecom
- Gates says few poor nations by 2035
- McCaskill said to be on Clinton "hit list"
- Former Virginia Governor and wife indicted on corruption cha
- Two pairs of shoes drop in ex-Virginia governor case
File - President Barack Obama talks with Mona Sutphen, deputy chief of staff for policy, in the Oval Office, March 5, 2010. A bust of Abraham Lincoln is in the foreground.
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- Denver Broncos, Level 3 rapped by feds over online privacy
- Sex assault trial of Eau Claire pediatrician opens
- Man accused of beating dog to death in Portage County
- As well as losing, Bucks struggle with low attendance
President-elect Barack Obama pauses before answering a question during his meeting with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not shown, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at his transition office in downtown Chicago.
Obama revisits North Carolina economy and jobs speech in weekly address
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Media & News Technology & Science
- Gates says few poor nations by 2035
- Many oldies fans mourn the death of Joe Donovan, an iconic a
- Former Virginia Governor and wife indicted on corruption cha
- Hugh Jackman's wife Deborra-Lee Furness and daughter Ava
Kanye West says 'God, sex and alcohol' got him through Taylor Swift controversy
Kanye West says 'God, sex and alcohol' got him through Taylor Swift controversy
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- Five IPC Conflict Minerals workshops held across U.S.
- Text of Gov. Nixon's State of State address
- Another research bear killed in Minnesota
- Text of Gov. Nixon's State of State address
President Barack Obama pauses in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 6, 2010, during an Easter Prayer Breakfast with Christian leaders from around the country.
Obama's Indian American ex-aide joins think tank
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Energy & Oil Business
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- Top 10 Reasons Montanans Should Oppose the Keystone XL Pipel
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FILE - In this July 28, 2010 file photo specialist Donald Civitanova, left, and trader Maier Tarlow work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
U.S. stocks fall on first trading day of 2014
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- Here are three startups capitalizing on CNG, New England'
- Text of Gov. Nixon's State of State address
- food chain Subway ramps up UK expansion
- Clayton voters to decide on sales, property tax hikes
President-elect Barack Obama pauses before answering a question during his meeting with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not shown, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at his transition office in downtown Chicago.
Obama revisits North Carolina economy and jobs speech in weekly address
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