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Photos: A Father and Daughter's Sweet, Sad Goodbye
ABC News - 17 Dec 2013 20:54
Father and daughter recreate wedding photos as a goodbye to late wife and mother
Ann Coulter discusses media's coverage of mass murders
Fox News - 17 Dec 2013 06:04Woman Dies After Falling Into Chicago River Near Michigan Avenue
The Huffington Post - 17 Dec 2013 20:10
A 30-year-old woman died Tuesday morning after she was pulled from the frigid waters of the Chicago River near Michigan Avenue. According to DNAinfo Chicago, the woman fell into the water in the 300 block of North Michig...
Mexico's president says he will enact energy reform soon
Reuters - 17 Dec 2013 07:01
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The EPA's Climate Change Expert Pretended To Be a CIA Agent to Get Out of Work
The Atlantic Wire - 17 Dec 2013 06:41
John C. Beale, once the Environmental Protection Agency's highest-paid employee, went to great lengths to avoid doing his job as a senior policy advisor. On Wednesday, he'll find out how much time he'll have to serve in ...
Japan New Security Plan Focuses on Island Dispute
ABC News - 17 Dec 2013 06:33
Japan to boost defense spending, shift troops to south amid concerns about China's rise
BMW's 3 Series Gran Turismo Offers Luxury, Utility
Boston - 17 Dec 2013 21:07The Events You Searched for in 2013
Time - 17 Dec 2013 18:20
From the Boston bombing to the VMAs
Big Sur wildfire destroys 15 buildings, displaces dozens
Fox News - 17 Dec 2013 07:00
A wildfire burning near the Central California coastline had destroyed 15 structures, including some homes, and had grown to more than 500 acres in size Monday.
Pope changes roster at influential Vatican office
Boston - 17 Dec 2013 05:40
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Pope Francis announced changes in the influential Vatican office that evaluates and nominates candidates for bishop around the world.
APNewsBreak: US Fundraising Mittens Made in China
ABC News - 17 Dec 2013 03:39
APNewsBreak: Red, white and what? USOC's fundraising mittens made in China
George Zimmerman Painted a Patriotic Picture That He Wants to Sell You
The Atlantic Wire - 17 Dec 2013 00:22
George Zimmerman, the guy that killed Trayvon Martin and who has a complicated personal life, has made a painting that he would like to sell you.
That Time The House Of Representatives Actually Had A Vote About The 'War On Christmas'
The Huffington Post - 17 Dec 2013 23:58
WASHINGTON -- In 2005 the House of Representatives struck a mighty blow against those insidious secular busybodies when lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to affirm the right of Americans to enjoy the trappings of Christmas....
Movie Review: 'Anchorman 2,' Starring Will Ferrell and Steve Carell
The New York Times - 17 Dec 2013 23:57
Will Ferrell stars in "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues," a sequel now set in the 1980s and the era of cable.
John Nienstedt, Minnesota Archbishop, Steps Down During Investigation For Alleged 'Inappropriate Contact' With Minor
The Huffington Post - 17 Dec 2013 23:56
(RNS) Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt, already under fire for failing to take action against priests suspected of abuse, announced Tuesday (Dec. 17) that he is stepping aside temporarily after a minor accused the o...
The Year in Comebacks: The Good, The Bad, and the Completely Inescapable
The Atlantic Wire - 17 Dec 2013 23:56
It's hard to recall, but cast your memory back to last January, when Justin Timberlake's solo music career was but a fading cultural echo and David Bowie had not released an album since 2003.
Half-ton Chocolate Santa On Display At Hilton Americas Hotel In Houston
The Huffington Post - 17 Dec 2013 23:54
HOUSTON (AP) -- Santa Claus has come to town in Houston and he's sweeter than your average holiday fellow. A Houston hotel has created a half-ton dark chocolate sculpture of Santa Claus in a chair, complete with elves.
Senators Demand Interrogation Report They Say C.I.A. Withheld
The New York Times - 17 Dec 2013 23:53
The committee's request comes in the midst of a yearlong battle with the C.I.A. over the release of the panel's own exhaustive report about the now-defunct program.
Don't Expect a Twitter 'Edit' Option Any Time Soon
The Atlantic Wire - 17 Dec 2013 23:50
Think about every time on twitter when you make a typo, or you use the wrong word, or your syntax sucks. An edit button would make life so much easier, but don't expect one to show up under your Christmas tree. ...
The 19 Best Holiday Episodes Of All Time
The Huffington Post - 17 Dec 2013 23:47
As we prepare to curl up with mugs of hot chocolate and eggnog, it's important to remember the true meaning of the holidays: Family, friends and great TV. From "I Love Lucy" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" to "The O.C." and...
10 Reasons You Should Watch 'Hudson Valley Ballers' Right Now
The Huffington Post - 17 Dec 2013 23:46
If you've yet to hear about the new web series Hudson Valley Ballers, don't worry. The first two episodes were just released today by Above Average, so you're not that far behind. But since this is a brand new show - one...
Jessica Simpson's Father Joe Simpson's Twitter Account Hacked
The Huffington Post - 17 Dec 2013 23:44
It looks like Jessica Simpson's father has learned a hard lesson about Internet security. Us Weekly has confirmed that Joe Simpson's verified Twitter account was hacked on Monday (Dec. 16), and that he was locked out for...