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Protesters dispersed in Cairo; fury over anti-Islam film hits Australia

CNN - ‎46 minutes ago‎
(CNN) -- Demonstrators angry over an anti-Islam film clashed with police in Australia, but downtown Cairo, scene of the first protests, and most of the Muslim world appeared to be largely calm Saturday evening.
Al-Qaeda praises killing of US ambassador, urges attacks
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In Dueling Ads, Candidates Seek to Politicize Issues of China and Manufacturing

New York Times - ‎47 minutes ago‎
United States-China relations continue to surface as an issue on the campaign trail, particularly in battleground states like Ohio where manufacturing is a major force in the local economy.
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Chicago teachers hammer out details to end week-long strike

The Guardian - ‎41 minutes ago‎
Union leaders representing thousands of striking Chicago public school teachers returned to the negotiating table Saturday to work out the details of a deal to end a week-long walkout in one of the nation's largest school districts.
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Topless Kate pix published in Ireland, Italy next

Houston Chronicle - ‎33 minutes ago‎
ROME (AP) - The British royal family faced a multinational battle to contain the spread of topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate, as an Irish tabloid published them Saturday and an Italian gossip magazine planned to do the same despite the ...
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Al-Qaeda praises killing of US ambassador, urges attacks

USA TODAY - ‎18 minutes ago‎
CAIRO (AP) â?? Al-Qaeda's branch in Yemen praised the killing of the US ambassador in Libya in a Web statement Saturday and called for more attacks to expel American embassies from Muslim nations.
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California man linked to anti-Islam film taken in for questioning

Chicago Tribune - ‎38 minutes ago‎
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man linked to an anti-Islam film on YouTube that triggered violent Muslim protests was taken on Saturday to be questioned about possible probation violations.
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Syria envoy meets Assad, says conflict is global threat

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
By Marwan Makdesi | DAMASCUS (Reuters) - International mediator Lakhdar Brahimi said after talks with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday that the escalating conflict in the country posed a global threat.
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Thousands of Russians turn out for anti-Putin protest

Financial Times - ‎45 minutes ago‎
By Catherine Belton and Courtney Weaver in Moscow Tens of thousands of Muscovites took to the streets on Saturday for the first mass protest rally against Vladimir Putin's regime since June, as the opposition knuckled down to prove its staying power in ...
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Pope urges Lebanon to set an example for co-existence

Reuters - ‎33 minutes ago‎
* Pope on second day of Lebanon trip * Tells youths not to leave Middle East despite problems * Christians from Syria and Iraq attend rally with pope By Philip Pullella and Erika Solomon BEIRUT, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Pope Benedict urged multi-faith ...
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China's Xi appears in public after 2-week absence

Washington Post - ‎3 hours ago‎
BEIJING - In an apparent move to quell swirling rumors about his health, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping reappeared in public Saturday after mysteriously vanishing for two weeks, showing no outward signs of injury during a leisurely stroll on a ...
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Chinese protesters clash with police outside Japanese embassy

Christian Science Monitor - ‎1 hour ago‎
Protests against Japan over its control of disputed islands spread across more than two dozen cities in China and turned violent at times Saturday, with protesters burning Japanese flags and clashing with Chinese paramilitary police at the Japanese ...
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Twitter surrenders Occupy activist tweets to NY court

Daily Caller
1 hour ago
Written by
Josh Peterson
By Josh Peterson Occupy Wall Street protesters crossing the Brooklyn Bridge wave to Manhattan-bound traffic on the roadway below after a rally in Foley Square, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 in New York.
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Hundreds Rally For Warren At Boston University

WBUR - ‎51 minutes ago‎
By Fred Thys September 15, 2012 Democratic US Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren speaking at Boston University with Governor Deval Patrick and Congressman Michael Capuano.

Ohio Police Officers Cited After Man's Death

ABC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Authorities in central Ohio say three law enforcement officers face charges in the death of an allegedly drunk man they dropped off at a Taco Bell.
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Man Convicted in 1957 Murder of 7-Year-Old...

ABC News - ‎10 hours ago‎
For most of five decades, it seemed no one would ever be held accountable for the murder of a 7-year-old Illinois girl snatched off a small-town street corner as she played.
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Fed decision: a summary of the day's events

The Guardian (blog) - ‎2 hours ago‎
• Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said: "We're not promising a cure to all these ills. But what we can do is provide some support.
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U.S. stocks extend Fed-inspired rally

MarketWatch - ‎9 hours ago‎
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - US stocks on Friday sealed a second week of gains as the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program fueled demand for riskier assets including the euro and commodities.
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The 'values voters' Ryan may be turning off

NBCNews.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
MSNBC contributor Maria Teresa Kumar and Lehigh's Dr. James Peterson debate whether Paul Ryan appearing at the conservative Values Voter Summit - and talking about issues like abortion - did him any good with the independent voters he and Romney need ...
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US Olympians honored in White House ceremony

Washington Post
16 hours ago
Written by
Liz Clarke
Declaring himself the “Fan-in Chief,” President Obama hailed the 2012 US Olympic and Paralympic athletes Friday as a portrait of what sets America apart: Men and women of all races, faiths and backgrounds who push themselves to extend the boundaries of ...
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Ryan criticizes Federal Reserve at Florida rally

Boston.com - ‎39 minutes ago‎
OLDSMAR, Fla. (AP) - Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan thinks the Federal Reserve is making a mistake in its new effort to prop up the economy.
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Republicans hit Obama on pending defense cuts

Los Angeles Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
WASHINGTON -- Republicans on Saturday hammered President Obama over looming cuts to defense spending, saying the president has shown a "failure to lead" and done nothing to protect the military from being "hollowed" out by spending reductions.
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iPhone 5 plans for Telstra, Optus, Vodafone revealed

ZDNet - ‎18 hours ago‎
By Josh Taylor | September 15, 2012 -- 00:34 GMT (17:34 PDT) As Apple opened up pre-orders for the new iPhone 5 overnight, Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Virgin revealed their pricing plans for the latest device from Cupertino.
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Google says 'do not track' option coming to Chrome by end of year

Los Angeles Times
3 hours ago
Written by
Deborah Netburn
This week Google announced that it will be adding a 'do not track' (DNT) option to Chrome, its popular Web browser, by the end of the year.
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Which iPhone 5 Carrier Should You Choose?

PC Magazine
4 hours ago
Written by
Sascha Segan
The latest iPhone is coming out on eight wireless carriers in the US We break them down to help you decide on the right network. By Sascha Segan The new iPhone 5 is coming out on at least eight carriers in the US, including three of the big four: AT&T, ...
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Box Office: 'Resident Evil: Retribution' and 'The Master' rule Friday

HitFix
53 minutes ago
Written by
Gregory Ellwood
By Gregory Ellwood Saturday, Sep 15, 2012 1:13 PM After some truly pitiful results at the box office over the past few weeks, Hollywood can breathe easier after the solid debuts of two new entries nationwide and a spectacular opening in limited release ...
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The Star of 'Finding Nemo' Surfaces Again

Wall Street Journal (blog) - ‎5 hours ago‎
By Aaron Rasmussen Alexander Gould worked from the ages of seven to nine voicing the animated clownfish Nemo for the classic 2003 Pixar film “Finding Nemo.
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Nebraska coach Pelini leaves stadium in ambulance

Yahoo! Sports - ‎28 minutes ago‎
AP - 23 minutes ago LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska coach Bo Pelini left Saturday's game against Arkansas State by ambulance after falling ill on the sideline in the first half.
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Still no talks hours before NHL lockout kicks in

Boston.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
NEW YORK (AP) - With only hours until a threatened NHL lockout, the league and the players' union appear no closer to a deal. For nearly a year, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has vowed to lock out players for the second time in eight years if a new ...
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Bob and Mike Bryan keep US alive in Davis Cup semifinal

Los Angeles Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
The go-to guys -- well, go-to twins -- came through for the United States again. Brothers Mike and Bob Bryan, the premier doubles team of this generation, made sure that the final day of the US-Spain Davis Cup semifinal will actually mean something.
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65F Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA

SI.com - ‎47 minutes ago‎
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- - Two home victories have No. 13 Virginia Tech off to a good start and the first road trip of the season seems to be coming at the right time with the offense still not nearly as sharp as it needs to be.
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Bruins lock up Lucic with three-year extension

NHL.com - ‎54 minutes ago‎
By John Kreiser - NHL.com Columnist The Boston Bruins' general manager completed a busy stretch on Saturday by locking up another core forward, Milan Lucic, with a three-year extension that will keep the 24-year-old in black and gold through the ...
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Mars rover update: Curiosity in prime condition as it heads for Mount Sharp

TechHive (blog) - ‎20 minutes ago‎
Jacob Siegal spends a vast majority of his time surrounded with and invested in technology and media, so he decided he may as well start writing about it.
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A New Kind of Monkey, With Colors That Set It Apart

New York Times - ‎Sep 13, 2012‎
Scientists have identified a new species of African monkey whose coloring “is unlike anything I've ever seen,” as one of them put it.
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Work stress 'raises heart risk'

BBC News - ‎Sep 13, 2012‎
By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News Having a highly demanding job, but little control over it, could be a deadly combination, UK researchers say.
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Parental divorce ups stroke risk in men

Times of India - ‎Sep 14, 2012‎
Parental divorce triggers stroke risk by three times in males, especially if the event takes place before they turn 18, as compared to peers from intact families, says a new study.

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