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Emir Of Qatar Visits Gaza, Becoming First Head Of State There Since 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Israel said Qatar had "thrown peace under the bus" with the visit. Officially, Emir made the visit to inaugurate a Qatari investment project worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Apple Announces Smaller, Cheaper Version Of iPad
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The "iPad mini" will directly compete with similar tablets made by Amazon and Google. It is the first new product released under the leadership of Tim Cook.
World Series Matchup Is Set: Giants, Tigers, Both Plucky, Will Face Off
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
As they did during their Cinderella 2010 run, the Giants turned around a 3-1 series deficit. They did it by blowing out the St. Louis Cardinals, the defending world champions.
Italy Finds Scientists Guilty Of Manslaughter For 2009 Earthquake Forecast
Monday, October 22, 2012
Responding to unfounded predictions from a local man, scientists said the risks for a big quake were slim. Unfortunately, a bug quake hit shortly thereafter. Some critics said this tr...
Castro Brushes Off Death Rumors, Proves He's Still Alive With Pictures
Monday, October 22, 2012
In a newspaper column Castro mocks the "imperialist propaganda" for trying to kill him. He says not only is he alive, but he's thriving.
International Cycling Union Strips Armstrong Of 7 Tour De France Titles
Monday, October 22, 2012
"Lance Armstrong has no place in cycling," the UCI president said. Because the governing body accepted the evidence presented by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Armstrong has also received a lifetime ban from cycling.
On Court Order, Boy Scouts' Confidential 'Perversion Files' Go Public
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The files give the public a first glance at how the Boy Scouts of America handled allegations of sexual abuse. In some cases, they show that alleged child molesters were able to sneak...
Australian PM's Fiery Speech, Prompts Change In Definition Of 'Misogyny'
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary, the premiere authority on Australian English, is broadening the definition of the word to include prejudice against women.
Green Party Presidential Candidates Are Arrested Outside Debate Venue
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Jill Stein and her running mate, Cheri Honkala, tried to crash the debate. They said there was no reason why the "illegitimate" Commission on Presidential Debates should exclude them.
Presidential Debate Spins 'Binders Full Of Women' Meme, Fact Checks
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Mitt Romney said when he became governor he presented his staff with "binders full of women," who could fill cabinet positions. The statement has become fodder for the web.
Lance Armstrong Stepping Down As Livestrong Chairman
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The move comes a week after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency issued a damning report that puts Armstrong at the center of a sophisticated doping program.
Rare Earthquake Rattles New England
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The 4.0 magnitude quake caused no immediate damage but it rattled nerves and became a talking point.
U.K. Blocks Extradition Of Hacker Accused Of Accessing Pentagon Computers
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The U.S. government says Gary McKinnon perpetrated the biggest military computer hack of all time. The British home secretary, however, said an American trial could put his life at risk.
Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit Steps Down
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
It was a surprise announcement by the board, which also said Michael Corbat would take over the job.
Clinton: 'I Take Responsibility' For Benghazi Consulate Attack
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The White House has been roundly criticized for what Republicans have called everything from bungled intelligence to a cover-up. With the presidential race in the final stretch, Clinton took Obama off the hook.
Americans Roth, Shapely Win Nobel Prize For Economics
Monday, October 15, 2012
Alvin E. Roth, of Harvard University, and Lloyd S. Shapley, of University of California, Los Angeles, were given the award "for the theory of stable allocations and the practice of market design."
Fidel Castro 'Is Fine,' His Son Tells State-Friendly Blogger
Friday, October 12, 2012
Rumors about the former Cuban leader's health have swirled on social media for the past day, but Fidel Castro's son says the 86-year-old is just fine, exercising and going on with his everyday activities.
The European Union Wins The 2012 Nobel Peace Prize
Friday, October 12, 2012
While acknowledging the crisis the 27-nation coalition is experiencing, the committee said the experiment shows that through the building of "mutual confidence ... historic enemies can become close partners."
Very Fancy: Scientists Detail A Diamond Encrusted Super-Earth
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The planet is eight times heavier than Earth and has a "fundamentally different chemistry."
Malala, Pakistani Girl Shot By Taliban, Airlifted To Military Hospital
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The next 24 hours are critical for the 15-year-old, who fought for the education of girls.