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Facebook IPO falls short of the hype

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Facebook's flat performance on its first day of trading raises questions about the stock's prospects. Visitors watch as Facebook is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, shown on the board in Times Square in New York.
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Western Pennsylvania to witness only nine minutes of partial solar eclipse

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In the United States, the full effect of the upcoming solar eclipse will be visible only within a narrow band that runs from Oregon to Western Texas, said John Radzilowicz, director of science and education at the Carnegie Science Center.
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Trayvon Martin Witness Believes 'He Intended for This Kid to Die'

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A closer look at the witness statements and audio testimony taken in the immediate aftermath Trayvon Martin's death provides the first insight into George Zimmerman's behavior after he shot the unarmed teen.
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Obama and Democratic Party have twice the cash of Romney

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By Fredreka Schouten and Christopher Schnaars, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - President Obama and the Democratic Party possess more than twice the cash reserves of his Republican rival Mitt Romney, but his financial advantage is slipping as the ...
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Wood's final day has perfect ending

Chicago Tribune -
Kerry Wood's baseball journey ended the way it was supposed to Friday - with a strikeout in a day game at Wrigley Field. Long after the difficult final weeks of his 14-year career are forgotten, the scene of Wood carrying his son, Justin, off the field ...
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After Greece, Spain joins G8 agenda on euro crisis

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ATHENS: Debt-stricken Greece topped the world agenda on Friday as leaders headed for talks with US President Barack Obama on preventing a chaotic eurozone exit which could hit hopes for sustained growth.
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Regime forces fire on massive Syrian protests

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Syrian regime forces have fired on protesters who took to the streets of Aleppo, wounding several people at the biggest rally seen in the country's second city since a revolt erupted last year, a watchdog said.
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Heading Into Talks With Iran, US Sees Hopeful Signs

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WASHINGTON - American negotiators, heading into a crucial round of talks with Iran over its nuclear program next week in Baghdad, are allowing themselves a rare emotion after more than a decade of fruitless haggling with Tehran: hope.
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In first meeting with Obama, French president sticks to early Afghan troop ...

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WASHINGTON - In his first visit to the Oval Office, French President Francois Hollande declared he will withdraw all French combat troops from Afghanistan by year's end, making clear to President Barack Obama the timeline for ending the US-led war will ...
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Nato summit to decide on next steps in Afghan transition: US

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WASHINGTON: The Nato Summit, which begins over the weekend in Chicago, will focus on Afghanistan, in particular on the next steps of transition and the post 2014 Afghanistan, a top White House official has said.
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Edwards Jury Retires for the Weekend

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GREENSBORO, NC - After five hours, the jury in the federal corruption trial of John Edwards went home for the weekend Friday, leaving few clues about how their deliberations are proceeding.
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$642.5 billion defense bill is approved by House

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The House approved a bill Friday that would provide $642.5 billion in defense spending for the next fiscal year, despite a veto threat from the White House, which objected to a series of provisions that would limit the president's authority and ...
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S&P 500 Falls for 3rd Week in Longest Slump Since August

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By Lu Wang on May 18, 2012 US stocks tumbled for a third week, pushing the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to its longest losing streak since August, amid concern global economic growth is slowing and Greece may leave the euro area.
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Pricing the Cost of a Greek Euro Exit

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By CARL BIALIK As Greece girds for elections next month that could lead to its exit from the euro zone, economists are acknowledging an unsettling reality: No one knows what the bill will be.
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NATO leaders can learn from Ricketts Ruckus

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In this photo taken Feb. 14, 2012, online brokerage TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts speaks Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Omaha, Neb.

Biden Doesn't 'Blame People' for Voting Felon Over Obama in W.Va.

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Joe Raedle/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that it's understandable why 40 percent of Democrats in this month's West Virginia presidential primary opted for a convicted felon serving time in a Texas prison over ...
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ITC Awards Microsoft an Import Ban on Motorola Phones, Tablets

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By Nathan Olivarez-Giles The Droid Razr Maxx and other Motorola devices face a US import ban for violating a Microsoft patent. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired The US International Trade Commission awarded Microsoft what could be a significant patent victory ...
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Verizon Unlimited Data Plans: FAQ

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By Ian Paul, PCWorld May 18, 2012 6:35 AM Good news, Verizon customers: You can keep your $30 per month unlimited data plan after all, but it'll cost you in another way.
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Facebook buys mobile e-commerce app Karma

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By Cameron Scott IDG News Service - The mobile gift-giving app Karma announced Friday it has been acquired by Facebook. The announcement came shortly after the markets closed on Facebook's first day as a publicly traded company.
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Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Dictator' Is A Snooki 'Supporter'

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Admiral General Aladeen also confesses to the murders of Tupac and Biggie Smalls during MTV News interview. By Fallon Prinzivalli, with reporting by Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) "Welcome!
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Will Smith ATTACKS Affectionate Reporter

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Will Smith just slapped a Ukrainian reporter across the face at the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black 3" -- and it was all caught on tape.
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Bono Rejects 'Wealthiest Star On The Planet' Reports: I'm Not Richer Than 'Any ...

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Bono rocks out during a U2 concert in New York City on July 20, 2011As the lead singer in U2, Bono certainly has a hefty bank account, but he's not as rich as reports suggested on Friday.
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'Battleship': What the Critics Are Saying

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The reviews are in for Universal's sci-fi adaptation of the classic board game directed by Peter Berg. Critics have offered lukewarm reviews of Battleship, Universal's $200 million sci-fi thriller about the US Navy fighting invading aliens that opens ...
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Justin Verlander three outs away from a no-hitter

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By Scott Boeck, USA TODAY The reigning American League MVP and Cy Young winner has not allowed a hit against the Pittsburgh Pirates through eight innings.
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I'll Have Another trainer looks to overcome distraction, win second jewel of ...

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BALTIMORE - For Doug O'Neill, the past two weeks have brought incredible highs and disconcerting lows. The trainer won the Kentucky Derby with I'll Have Another on May 5, and on Saturday, he tries to add the Preakness Stakes when his powerful ...
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SEC, Big 12 stake claim to BCS 2.0 relevance with new bowl alliance

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The Cotton Bowl would be a logical contender for the new SEC-Big 12 bowl, but the leagues might prefer to create a new game entirely.
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Miami Heat retreats, looks for answers following troubling loss

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The Heat canceled practice and a media session in order to focus on Sunday's crucial Game 4. Meanwhile, coach Erik Spoelstra downplayed his clash with Dwyane Wade.
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SpaceX capsule to launch on Falcon rocket

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By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News California's SpaceX company is ready to make history by sending a capsule containing half a tonne of supplies to the space station.
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CDC recommends hepatitis C tests for all baby boomers

Washington Post -
The federal government Friday called for all baby boomers to be tested for hepatitis C, which kills more Americans each year than AIDS and is the leading reason for liver transplants.
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Lab Notes: Sugar Sours Memory, Fish Oil Trumps

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By MedPage Today Staff Rats fed a sugary diet forgot how to run a maze they had previously mastered, but the effect was countered by omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

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