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Google Adds a Social Side with Buzz
Google is banking on breaking Twitter and Facebook's domination in the wave of social media sweeping the nation.
More Than 1,000 Get Mumps In New York, New Jersey since August
More than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York, many of them adolescent Orthodox Jews, have been sickened with mumps since August, health authorities said Monday.
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Autopsy: Michael Wore a Wig
The autopsy report, released after charges were filed Monday against Jackson's doctor, show the pop star weighed about 135 pounds, had tattoos near his lips and eyebrows.
Facebook Support for Detainee in Haiti
The ten missionaries detained in Haiti are still there one of them ..... Topekan Drew Culberth. Family and friends continue to hope for Culberth's return to Topeka....his wife is asking for support here in the states.
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Google Buzz Goes After Facebook, Twitter
Google plunged into the world of social networking on Tuesday, melding pieces of Facebook and Twitter into a new feature, Google Buzz.
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Governor Denies Drug, Sex Rumors
New York Gov. David Paterson defended himself Monday from rumors of womanizing and drug use, describing these unfounded reports as "outrageous," during an interview with the Associated Press.
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U.S. Intelligence Briefing: Taliban Increasingly Effective
A December 22 briefing, prepared by the top U.S. intelligence official in Afghanistan and obtained by CNN, maps out the strategy and strength of the Taliban and their allies in Afghanistan, and concludes that the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan is increasingly effective.
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Real-life 'Avatar' Story In India
New Delhi, India (CNN) -- Campaigners fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples have appealed to the makers of the movie "Avatar" to help an Indian tribe protect its home from a real-life threat.
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Obama Calls For Talks With GOP On Health Care
President Obama called Thursday for high-level talks with Republicans to work out a compromise on health care legislation, then putting the resulting bill to a vote in Congress.
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American Airlines To Stop Offering Free Blankets On Domestic Flights
Chilly on the plane? Bring a sweater, or $8 for a blanket-and-pillow pack, if you're on a domestic American Airlines flight.
Obama Holds Bipartisan Talks On Jobs
President Obama huddled with a bipartisan delegation of congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to debate new initiatives designed to spark stronger job growth
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No Relief For Snowed-Under Washington
Another massive snowstorm barreled toward the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday with forecasters telling residents still reeling from a paralyzing weekend blizzard to be prepared for more of the same.
Mystery Bush Sign Causes Stir
A political mystery of sorts in Minnesota may have been solved.
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Gov. Paterson Denies Drug, Sex Rumors
New York Gov. David Paterson defended himself Monday from rumors of womanizing and drug use, describing these unfounded reports as "outrageous," during an interview with the Associated Press.
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Dow Surges 184 Points
Stocks rallied Tuesday as growing bets that European officials will rescue Greece from its debt problems reassured investors after a four-week selloff.
State Department Rebuffs Call For Clinton Intervention In Haiti Case
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will not get directly involved in the case of the 10 Americans detained in Haiti on child abduction charges, a State Department spokesman said Tuesday.
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Views Of The Iconic Hollywood Sign May Get Protection
The iconic letters spelling out Hollywood on the hills overlooking Tinseltown will keep their pride of place thanks to the housing bust.
First Lady Fights Childhood Obesity
Michelle Obama told America on Tuesday that it's time to get moving.
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Google Buzz Goes After Facebook, Twitter
(CNN) -- Google plunged into the world of social networking on Tueday, taking pieces of both the Facebook and Twitter blueprints with Google Buzz.
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Washington's Bonus Tax Fantasy
The government's plan to tax Wall Street's bonus bounty is shaping up to be nothing more than a pipe dream.
Unemployment Taxes Slam Businesses
Employers are getting hit with a massive tax hike at a time when they can least afford it.
Getting A Job Just Got A Little Easier
With 14.8 million people out of work, competition for new jobs is easing ever so slightly, according to a government report released Tuesday.
Dubai Diners Flock To Eat New 'Camel Burger'
A new fast food sensation has hit the Emirates' culinary scene. Right now, Dubai diners can't seem to get enough of the "camel burger."
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High-Speed Rail: Skipping Your Town
Most of the $8 billion in high-speed rail funds that President Obama awarded last month will not be used for high-speed projects, but rather to improvements designed to make existing lines faster.
IPhone Credit Card Swipe War Heats Up
What if your iPhone took plastic? Imagine if your business could use it as a mobile credit card processor, a swipe-and-go system for ringing up payments wherever you roam.
Dubai Selling Off The Queen Elizabeth 2?
Dubai is reportedly preparing to sell a host of assets, including one of the world's best known cruise ships, as the emirate's investment arm looks to restructure a mountain of debt.
Toyota Faces A Capitol Grilling
As Toyota's troubles mount, the automaker is gearing up for a new front in the battle to salvage its once-sterling image and credibility: Capitol Hill.
Complaints Of Corolla Steering Problems Arise
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has collected more than 80 complaints about steering problems in 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corollas.
The Burger And Beverage Recession
Want more proof that the U.S. economy is still in a fragile state? Consider this. People are still holding back on buying burgers, soda and beer. So much for fast food, soft drinks and booze being recession-proof.
Death Of Kerrigan's Father Ruled A Homicide
The medical examiner has ruled that the death of Daniel Kerrigan, the father of skater Nancy Kerrigan, was a homicide, the Middlesex, Massachusetts, district attorney's office said Tuesday.
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Obama Open To 'Incremental Steps' On Job Growth
President Obama indicated Tuesday he's open to "incremental steps" on job growth legislation.
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Stocks Rally On Greek Bailout Hopes
Stocks rallied Tuesday afternoon as growing bets that European officials will rescue Greece from its debt problems reassured investors following a four-week selloff.
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Cool Betty White Is Red-Hot
Betty White, 88, hasn't stopped working since she arrived in Hollywood in the '30s.
New Apple Product Is ... Aperture 3
Apple announced the release of Aperture 3 photo editing software on Tuesday.
American Airlines To Stop Offering Free Blankets On Domestic Flights
Starting May 1, American Airlines will sell blankets and pillows on domestic flights.
Governor Denies Drug, Sex Rumors
Governor David Paterson defended himself Monday in an interview with the Associated Press.
Nuke Fears Rise As Iran Ramps Up Uranium Enrichment
Iran began enriching uranium at its Natanz plant Tuesday watched by U.N. inspectors.
White House Official: Feb. 25 Health Care Meeting To Be Televised
President Obama's bipartisan meeting on health care reform planned for February 25 will be broadcast live, a senior administration official said Monday.
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Snow Causes More Headaches For Travelers
More frustration is expected at airports in the wake of a new snowstorm.
No Relief For Snowed-Under Washington
Another 10 to 20 inches of snow forecast for northern Virginia, eastern Maryland.
The Burger and Beverage Recession
Want more proof that the U.S. economy is still in a fragile state? Consider this. People are still holding back on buying burgers, soda and beer. So much for fast food, soft drinks and booze being recession-proof.
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High-Speed Rail: Skipping Rour Town
Most of the $8 billion in high-speed rail funds that President Obama awarded last month will not be used for high-speed projects, but rather to improvements designed to make existing lines faster.
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Treasurys Down Ahead of 3-year Sale
Treasury prices fell Tuesday as investors awaited the government's $81 billion quarterly refunding and keep a close watch on debt issues in Europe.
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Prius Recall: What You Should Do
Toyota has recalled 2010 model year Priuses as well as the closely related Lexus HS250h hybrid luxury car.
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Toyota Faces a Capitol Grilling
As Toyota's troubles mount, the automaker is gearing up for a new front in the battle to salvage its once-sterling image and credibility: Capitol Hill.
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Nigerian House, Senate Approve Acting President, but Executive Council Must Sign Off
Nigeria's House and Senate approved a resolution Tuesday to install the country's vice president as head of state until ailing President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua recovers enough to resume his duties.
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Congressman, Combat Veteran Murtha Dead at 77
Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a longtime fixture on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending, died Monday following complications from gallbladder surgery, according to a statement from his office.
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Stocks Surge on Hopes for Greece
Stocks soared Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's selloff, as investors grew optimistic that a recovery package for debt-burdened Greece may be close.
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Getting a Job Just Got a Little Easier
With 14.8 million people out of work, competition for new jobs is easing ever so slightly, according to a government report released Tuesday...but it may be getting better.
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Toyota Recalls More Than 400,000 Hybrid Cars
Toyota will recall more than 400,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide for brake problems.

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