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Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assault

10:14 PM, Feb 3, 2012

In a barrage of shelling, Syrian forces killed 200 people and wounded hundreds early Saturday in Homs in an offensive that appears to be the bloodiest episode in the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said.

 

 

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Second teacher pulled in LA sex abuse case

1:48 PM, Feb 3, 2012

A second teacher has been pulled from a classroom at Miramonte Elementary School and the number of molestation complaints to the district has increased since a teacher was charged this week with photographing children for sexual thrills, authorities said Friday.

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Bishop Eddie Long crowned a ''king''

1:22 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Bishop Eddie Long has been called anointed, but he was recently awarded another title, as shown in a video that's gone viral. He's now a king.

Komen to restore Planned Parenthood funding

12:56 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation issues apology, announces it won't cut funding to Planned Parenthood.

Nuns plan to tackle Super Bowl sex traffickers

12:53 PM, Feb 3, 2012

The Giants and Patriots aren't the only ones preparing for battle this Super Bowl Sunday.

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Gay veteran sues over denial of spouse benefits

10:13 AM, Feb 3, 2012

A gay Army veteran and her wife sued the federal government on Wednesday after they were denied military benefits granted to straight spouses.

Lessons from the Republican presidential race so far

9:40 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Insights into the Republican nomination battle to date based on results from the first four contests.

Economy adds 243K jobs, unemployment rate drops

9:35 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Employers went on a hiring spree in January and drove down the unemployment rate for a fifth straight month to 8.3 percent, its lowest point in nearly three years.

Report: Rangers' Hamilton relapsed with alcohol

9:32 AM, Feb 3, 2012

The Dallas Morning News is reporting Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse earlier this week when he drank alcohol at a bar.

National Wear Red Day draws attention to women's heart health

8:42 AM, Feb 3, 2012

This is Wear Red Day. February is Heart Month and the focus is on women.

Fake Super Bowl tickets cost friends $2,800

7:03 AM, Feb 3, 2012

It seems no matter how many warnings officials issue, sports fans will fall into the trap of buying bogus tickets for big events. This year's Super Bowl is just the latest example.

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Flight returns to O'Hare after bird strike

6:51 AM, Feb 3, 2012

A United airlines flight was forced to return to O'Hare International Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday afternoon, after striking one or more birds.

10-year-old invents App

6:47 AM, Feb 3, 2012

10-year-old has invented an app that keeps track of reading homework.

Colts QB Peyton Manning cleared to resume NFL career

5:31 AM, Feb 3, 2012

And yet again, news about this city's greatest sporting icon has forced Super Bowl XLVI to take a back seat.

AOL's Huff Post to launch live streaming network

5:27 AM, Feb 3, 2012

AOL's Huffington Post Media Group announced Thursday that it will launch the Huffington Post Streaming Network this summer.

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60 charged in Canadian child porn rings

5:19 AM, Feb 3, 2012

At least 60 people have been charged in connection with one of Canada's largest ever pornography busts, authorities said Thursday.

21,000 people now on U.S. no fly list, official says

5:17 AM, Feb 3, 2012

The U.S. government's list of suspected terrorists who are banned from flying to the United States or within its borders has more than doubled over the past year, a counterterrorism official told CNN Thursday.

Growing concern Israel may strike Iran

4:56 AM, Feb 3, 2012

There is growing concern about an Israeli military strike against Iran to stop it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Growing concern Isreal may strike Iran this spring

12:00 AM, Feb 3, 2012

There is growing concern about an Israeli military strike against Iran to stop it from developing a nuclear weapon.

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French court upholds Scientology fraud conviction

2:34 PM, Feb 2, 2012

A French appeals court on Thursday upheld the Church of Scientology's 2009 fraud conviction on charges it pressured members into paying large sums for questionable remedies.

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Palestinians hurl shoes at visiting U.N. chief

2:17 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Relatives of prisoners held in Israel try to block Ban Ki-moon from entering Gaza Strip, fling shoes at his armored convoy.

Scientists learn how Alzheimer's spreads

2:11 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Study finds disease spreads through the brain like an infection, which may help scientists find a way to stop it from getting worse.

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Holder, House GOP tangle over Fast and Furious

12:49 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Attorney General Eric Holder lashed out at Republican members of a House panel investigating a botched federal gun-trafficking inquiry that allowed hundreds of firearms to flow to Mexico.

Crazy Super Bowl prop bets

It's the biggest betting event of the year and there are a number of bets you can make on the Super Bowl other than who will win or lose.

11:38 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Janus cat: Port Charlotte kitten born with two faces dies

A kitten born in Port Charlotte is turning heads.

7:57 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Legoland corrects nursing policy after breastfeeding complaints from mothers

"I've been nursing for 9 years I've never had someone try to make me move," said a local mother approached for breastfeeding at the family-friendly park.

9:42 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Polk County cattle owner glad for red light cameras

A cattle owner in Auburndale is very thankful for red light cameras in Polk County, especially since they helped catch the men accused of stealing some of his livestock.

9:47 AM, Feb 2, 2012

Deputy breaks video camera, arrests activist

A Pinellas Sheriff Corporal is under investigation after he broke a video camera and arrested the activist who was taping him.

9:17 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Demon behind the sofa picture scaring web users

A seemingly ordinary photo is spreading like wildfire, and scaring its way across the Internet.

5:29 PM, Feb 1, 2012

31 arrested in Polk online prostitution busts

Polk deputies say more than two dozen people were arrested as a result of an online prostitution sting operation.

3:29 PM, Dec 5, 2011

''The Daily Show'' correspondent Aasif Mandvi asks Gov. Rick Scott if he'll take drug test

As Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his 2012 budget proposal on Wednesday, he got an unusual request from a "reporter" in the audience.

8:41 PM, Dec 8, 2011

Apple iPad 3 rumors resurface, sources say March release

Waiting anxiously for a February iPad 3 release date? Don't hold your breath. Sources say we won't see an Apple iPad 3 event until March.

12:05 AM, Feb 3, 2012
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