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Ukraine's presidential election is set for a second round run-off after partial results showed no candidate would win more than 50% of the vote.
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Analysis: Barak welcomed in Ankara as an Israeli the Turks can work with
Jerusalem Post - - 2 hours ago
Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon's dressing down of the Turkish ambassador in Jerusalem last week was in the air but not directly referred to during Defense Minister Ehud Barak's time in Ankara ...
Israel, Turkey Seek to Repair Ties Wall Street Journal
Ratings of Japan PM, ruling party fall on scandal
Reuters - - 1 hour ago
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Voter support for Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his party has fallen due to a funding scandal linked to his powerful No.2 party executive, two media surveys showed on Monday, raising the risk of ...
Japan Govt Spokesman Defends PM's Controversial Remarks Wall Street Journal
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Woman seen dining with Paterson is just friend, gov's office says
amNY - - 30 minutes ago
Gov. David Paterson's office strongly denied a report Sunday that he was “nuzzling” and “neck-kissing” a 34-year-old woman who is not his wife at a New Jersey restaurant, saying the woman in question was seeking Paterson's advice on starting an ...
Key fiscal facts about New York State Newsday (subscription)
Pols' plan blasted as a charter killer New York Post
Obama seeks to turn words into deeds on diplomacy
Reuters - - 14 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A year after promising a fresh approach to US foreign policy by offering to engage foes like Iran, President Barack Obama is under pressure for results on an array of diplomatic initiatives.
Coakley crowd sings 'Happy Birthday' to Michelle Obama
NECN - 4 hours ago
Attorney General Martha Coakley pointed out the day's significance to the crowd at the rally, which was held just two days before the Tuesday January 19th Special Election.
Happy Birthday Michelle! FOXNews (blog)
Storm to bring medley of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow
Boston Globe - 3 hours ago
A National Weather Service graphic shows expected average snowfalls in various areas of the state. By Globe Staff A quick-hitting winter storm will produce a mix of rain, sleet, and snow this evening, eventually blanketing some parts of the state with ...
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Venezuela Nationalizes French-Colombian Retailer Exito
Wall Street Journal - - 2 hours ago
CARACAS (Dow Jones)--President Hugo Chavez ordered Sunday the seizure of a French-owned retail chain on accusations that it raised prices after Venezuela devalued the currency by half.
Chavez Orders Takeover of Venezuelan Exito Stores BusinessWeek
JGBs gain as Nikkei falls from 15-month high
Reuters - - 44 minutes ago
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained on Monday, with 10-year futures climbing to a two-week high, as the Nikkei share average's fall from a 15-month peak spurred buying of safe-haven debt.
Japan Leads Asia Lower Wall Street Journal
Google may follow old media out of China
MarketWatch - - 1 hour ago
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Ask most tech analysts about Google's proposed exit from China and there is disbelief the global search leader would retreat from a market with 400 million Web users, principals or not.
In War Against the Internet, China Is Just a Skirmish New York Times
Apple turns up heat in Nokia battle
Reuters - - 17 hours ago
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia said it would defend itself vigorously against Apple's new complaint to the United States International Trade Commission.
Apple, Nokia Battle in Court PC World
Gravel beaches trapping oil from 1989 Exxon spill
Washington Post - - 9 hours ago
AP ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- An engineering professor has figured out why oil remains trapped along miles of gravel beaches more than 20 years after the Exxon Valdez tanker disaster in Prince William Sound.
BarMax: The $1000 iPhone App That Might Actually Be Worth It
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
In August 2008, Apple approved an application in the App Store called I Am Rich. The app did nothing beyond show a picture of a red gem.
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Oscar Race Begins in Earnest at Golden Globes
New York Times - - 1 hour ago
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - A rain-drenched Hollywood paused in its efforts to raise money for Haitian earthquake victims on Sunday long enough to focus on the Golden Globes, perhaps the most frivolous of the ...
Julia Roberts: Meryl Streep is 'just perfect'
USA Today - 27 minutes ago
Julia Roberts, wearing vintage Yves St. Laurent and caught on her way to the bathroom, turned on her megawatt smile when asked what she thought of Meryl Streep's speech after winning best actress for Julie & Julia.
O'Brien's NBC departure leaves bits behind
Reuters - - 34 minutes ago
As a deal nears for Conan O'Brien's exit from NBC, one thing is certain: The characters and recurring comedy bits O'Brien originated during his 16-plus years on "Late Night" and "The Tonight Show" will not follow the host when he loses his coveted ...
It's Not Jay or Conan. It's Us. New York Times
Chargers fret about loss to Jets that 'just got away'
USA Today - - 15 minutes ago
By Donald Miralle, Getty Images By Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY SAN DIEGO - It was just four snaps into the AFC divisional playoff when something seemed quite awry for the San Diego Chargers.
Failure to score first hurt Cowboys' chances against Vikings
Washington Post - - 1 hour ago
Bad as the beating was, Tony Romo wasn't going to wince. His right hand was swollen, like it could have been broken. There had to be bruising pretty much from head to toe.
Vikings couldn't wait to prove critics wrong Minneapolis Star Tribune
Gaines Adams' death was ninth in NFL since 2007
USA Today - 4 hours ago
The death of Bears DE Gaines Adams on Sunday was the latest tragedy to occur in the NFL family in the past few years. There have been at least nine players who have died since 2007.
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In Recall, a Role Model Stumbles
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Providence Journal - 43 minutes ago
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What an insurance exchange could do for you
Los Angeles Times - - Jan 16, 2010
Also: Who would be eligible for government subsidies? How do the House and Senate bills address medical bankruptcy? Talks are underway to merge the House and Senate healthcare bills.
Putting the health-care bill's big numbers in perspective Washington Post
Health care overhaul: Questions and answers Chicago Tribune
A government genealogy service lets family history leap off the page
Los Angeles Times - - 20 hours ago
A little-known program of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services provides information that bridges oceans. Government documents about Jinbei Mori were obtained by his granddaughter, Susanne Mori.
Patients demand: 'Give us our damned data'
CNN - - Jan 14, 2010
Artist Regina Holliday gives Jen McCabe a jacket that reads "In emergency break glass ceiling. Demand access to your medical record.
Why men use prostitutes
The Guardian - Jan 14, 2010
Seven hundred men were interviewed for the project, which aimed to find out why men buy sex. Photograph: Christina Griffiths/Getty Images/Flickr RM 'I don't get anything out of sex with prostitutes except for a bad feeling," says Ben.
Fox on Sex: The Most Common Questions I Get on Cheating
FOXNews - - Jan 14, 2010
Whether you are playing cards or asking the pool boy to come in for a cool drink (wink, wink) the word “cheating” means the same: not abiding by the rules you agreed to when you got into the game.
When Hair Loss Strikes, a Doctor Is a Girl's Best Friend
New York Times - - Jan 15, 2010
Dr. Melissa Piliang, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic, examining a woman's scalp. Americans spent an estimated $176 million on hair loss products last year.