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In trendy Tel Aviv, people deal with rockets for the first time

USA TODAY - ‎15 minutes ago‎
3:57PM EST November 17. 2012 - TEL AVIV, Israel - On early Saturday evening, the streets were unusually quiet for a warm, breezy night in Tel Aviv, a city known for its raucous nightlife.
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US leaders "not near finish line" on fiscal cliff talks: White House

Chicago Tribune - ‎2 hours ago‎
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will meet with congressional leaders in the week after Thanksgiving to discuss the "fiscal cliff" of expiring tax cuts and spending reductions, and he remains committed to fighting off a tax increase ...
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Devin Gardner ties Michigan QB record in win over Iowa

USA TODAY - ‎33 minutes ago‎
Game On! Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY SportsShare. Comments. 2012-11-17-gardner. Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner, who scored six touchdowns, passes the ball during the third quarter of a 42-17 win over Iowa.
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Obama, Maroney 'Not Impressed' Photo Spreads Fast

ABC News
35 minutes ago
Written by
Nancy Armour
Even McKayla Maroney was impressed. A photo of the Olympic gold medalist gymnast and President Barack Obama doing her now-famous "McKayla Maroney is not impressed" face went viral Saturday after the White House posted it on Twitter.
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USC-UCLA football: In-game report

Los Angeles Times - ‎31 minutes ago‎
UCLA 17, USC 0 (1:34 left in first quarter). So, USC fans, who do you think your next coach will be? OK, it might be a little early to say that.
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Thousands march for abortion rights in Ireland

USA TODAY - ‎20 minutes ago‎
Several thousand abortion rights protesters march through central Dublin, demanding that Ireland's government ensures that abortions can be performed to save a woman's life.
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US: We want same thing as Israel wants

Ynetnews - ‎3 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama called Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan to discuss how the two countries could help bring an end to escalating violence between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, a White House official said on ...
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Who will fill Bal Thackeray's shoes?

Hindustan Times - ‎19 minutes ago‎
While the death of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray brings to an end an era of fiery oratory, right-wing views and sons-of-the-soil crusades, the burning question now is: who will take the Sena legacy forward and fill the political void created by his demise?
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Obama's Road to Myanmar Is Paved With New Asia Intentions

New York Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON - On the stump this fall, President Obama boasted that he had “brought more trade cases against China” than his predecessor had.
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Sierra Leone Votes Peacefully

Voice of America - ‎1 hour ago‎
FREETOWN - Balloting was calm and enthusiastic in Sierra Leone Saturday as the country voted in presidential, parliamentary and local elections.
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End the outdated rules that led Petraeus to resign.

Washington Post - ‎12 minutes ago‎
John Prados, a senior research fellow at the National Security Archive, is the author of the e-book “Rethinking National Security” and the book “Islands of Destiny: The Solomons Campaign and the Eclipse of the Rising Sun.
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Missouri man accused of 'Twilight' movie shooting plot after mom contacts cops ...

Fox News - ‎6 hours ago‎
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A southwest Missouri man accused of plotting to shoot up a movie theater during the new "Twilight" film was charged Friday after his mother contacted police, telling them she worried her son had purchased weapons similar to those used ...
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West Texas town begins recovery after train crash

USA TODAY - ‎27 minutes ago‎
From left: Sgt. Maj. Gary Stouffer, 37; Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Boivin, 47; Army Sgt. Joshua Michael, 34, and Sgt. Maj. William Lubbers, 43 - four veterans killed when a parade float they were riding on was struck by a freight train at a crossing on Nov. 15, 2012, in ...
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RIP Hostess Brands

Forward (blog) - ‎50 minutes ago‎
Ding Dongs hold a special place in my heart. My best friend growing up in Canada was an American. Whenever her family would travel to New York they would bring numerous boxes of Ring Dings back with them and keep them in the freezer.
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Market Outlook: Why Investors May Not Feel Very Thankful

CNBC.com - ‎12 hours ago‎
Market Outlook: Why Investors May Not Feel Very Thankful. Published: Friday, 16 Nov 2012 | 8:50 PM ET. Text Size. By: Patti Domm CNBC Executive News Editor.
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'Gifts' comments erode Romney support

UPI.com - ‎19 minutes ago‎
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney takes the stage to concede defeat to President Barack Obama in Boston, Nov. 6, 2012. UPI/Matthew Healy.
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Democrats pick up key House seat as Bilbray concedes defeat to Peters

natmonitor.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
On Friday, Democrats picked up at least one House seat that had yet to be decided, the latest victory for Democrats as results of the 2012 race continue to trickle in.
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Nexus 10 gets complete teardown

SlashGear - ‎28 minutes ago‎
Earlier today, we showed you the Nexus 4 getting its time on the surgery table, and now Google's new 10-inch tablet, the Nexus 10, is making its teardown debut.
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Man arrested for iPad Mini theft reportedly had maxi mouth

CNET - ‎1 hour ago‎
Worker at JFK airport arrested by FBI in connection with theft of two pallets of Minis was allegedly less than stealthy. Edward Moyer.
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Apple Shutting Down Messages in OS X Lion Dec. 14

PC Magazine
36 minutes ago
Written by
David Murphy
Sorry, freeloaders. Er, beta testers. Apple is officially starting to notify those enrolled in its preview test of the company's Messages app - OS X Lion users, that is - that the preview program will officially end on Friday, December 14.
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Final 'Twilight' rising at the box office

USA TODAY - ‎45 minutes ago‎
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2, the final installment of the cinematic vampire love story, got off to a quick start at the box office, racking up $71 million on Friday, according to studio estimates.
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Rihanna's 777 Tour Takes on Stockholm!

E! Online - ‎2 hours ago‎
Day three! Following Rihanna's tour kick-off in Mexico City, the sultry singer pressed on with the celebration of her seventh album, Unapologetic, getting closer to knocking out seven performances in seven countries in seven days.
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Taylor Swift and One Direction's Harry Styles reportedly dating

Daily Caller - ‎19 minutes ago‎
After breaking up with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s son, Connor Kennedy, country singer Taylor Swift was seen backstage at a shooting of the “The X Factor” with One Direction singer Harry Styles.
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Florida State routs Maryland, earns spot in ACC title game

ESPN - ‎45 minutes ago‎
Devonta Freeman rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 10 Florida State over Maryland 41-14.Tags: Devonta Freeman · FSU Rolls To Secure Spot In ACC Title Game.
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Keselowski will start first Sunday after Logano's crash

USA TODAY - ‎1 hour ago‎
Penske Racing driver leads Jimmie Johnson by 20 points, needs to finish 15th or better to earn NASCAR's top title. keselowski on pole 11-17-2012.
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Help us Ed Snider, you're our only NHL lockout hope

Yahoo! Sports (blog)
2 hours ago
Written by
Greg Wyshynski
Getty ImagesIn case you were worried you hadn't seen everything in this preposterous lockout, worry no more: Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider could be the hero that helps end the work-stoppage.
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Are the Grizzlies the best team in the NBA?

USA TODAY - ‎2 hours ago‎
From staff and wire reportsShare. Comments. 2012-11-16-Grizzlies. Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks at the FedEx Forum.
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Astronauts could survive radiation on Mars, scientists say

Los Angeles Times
4 hours ago
Written by
Monte Morin
Astronauts on a future mission to Mars could survive radiation levels on the Red Planet's surface, according to a NASA expert.
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World Prematurity Day Aims to Lower Rates of Premature Births

Voice of America - ‎3 hours ago‎
Every year, in countries rich and poor, more than one million babies die because they are born prematurely. Many of the tiny infants who survive suffer lifelong disabilities.
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Lab Notes: Worms Calm the Inflamed Bowel

MedPage Today - ‎Nov 16, 2012‎
Parasitic worm eggs given to monkeys with chronic diarrhea improved their condition as well as markers of bowel inflammation. Also this week: a new clue to metformin's anticancer mechanism.

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