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| Politics News |
Group wants criminal investigation of Super PACs
First Read: A top campaign watchdog group is calling for a Justice Department criminal investigation into Super PACs supporting President Obama and GOP front runner Mitt Romney.
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First Read: A 'Super' reversal
Anyone who is surprised by the Obama campaign's announcement last night that it's encouraging Democratic donors to give money to the pro-Obama Super PAC wasn't paying attention in 2008.
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Make or break time for Santorum
First Read: Contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri offer the former Pennsylvania senator an opportunity break through once more.
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Texas primary date in doubt after deal talks stall
Texas is all but certain to have an even later say in choosing the Republican presidential nominee after what at first looked like a breakthrough deal over redistricting maps ended with wide rejection of the proposal.
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Messy caucuses in Nevada, Iowa raise questions
After back-to-back fiascos in Nevada and Iowa, the term "caucus" may be on its way to becoming a bad word in the GOP lexicon.
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| Entertainment News |
Radcliffe 'miffed' about 'Harry Potter' Oscar snub
 Although the franchise has racked up a total of 12 nominations, it hasn't won a single statuette. Even worse, it's never been recognized in any of the artistic categories.
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Brown, Rihanna to both perform at Grammys
 Rumors have been flying that the pair may be secretly dating again, three years after he violently attacked her on the eve of the awards show.
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Scherzinger on 'X Factor' exit: 'I have no regrets'
 "All I know is that I gave 110 percent to that show,” the star told Access Hollywood. “I know everybody’s talking about it, they’re saying good, bad, they love me or hate me.”
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Robert Downey Jr., wife welcome baby boy
 The "Sherlock Holmes" star and wife Susan are proud parents of son Exton Elias Downey, People reports.
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J.Lo: I'd wear famous, plunging Grammy dress
 The 42-year-old mother of twins says she wouldn't have a problem stepping back into the see-through green Versace number.
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| Oddly Enough |
Huge baby shocks parents
Feb. 7 - A baby boy weighing 7.04 kilograms or 15.5 pounds, is born in central China. State media reports that it may be the heaviest baby on record in China. Tara Cleary reports.
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Old fat still good
Feb. 7 - A German pensioner opens a 64-year-old container of pork lard, which he received as a student following World War II. Tara Cleary reports.
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"Sky villages" plan elevates debate over tsunami security
Feb. 7 - Nearly one year after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan, a Japanese architect is proposing a novel solution to the ongoing problem of how and where to rebuild villages destroyed by the disaster. Keiichiro Sako says the answer lies in what he calls "sky villages." Rob Muir reports.
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Phone app stops driver texting
Feb. 7 - A new cell phone application limits distracted driving by prohibiting the ability to text or e-mail when the device is traveling more than 15 miles per hour. It can also track the mobile user's location using GPS. Tara Cleary reports.
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Man aims to cheer up father with Hello Kitty haircut
Feb. 6 - One way to lift your father's winter blues may be with a haircut designed like Hello Kitty. That's what one man in Taiwan decided to do. Andrew Schmertz reports.
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| Quote of the Day |
Virgil Thomson
"Let your mind alone, and see what happens."
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Ethel Waters
"We are all gifted. That is our inheritance."
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George Eliot
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
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Francesco Guicciardini
"Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them."
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| How to of the Day |
How to Break it to Your Significant Other that You’re Not Really Into Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day may be a highly anticipated holiday for many couples, especially if you're celebrating your first or second such occasion with a loved one. However, as much as some people romanticize the day, others consider it to be a “Hallmark” holiday marketing ploy and would rather skip the flowery and expensive meal merrymaking for an evening on the couch knocking back a few cold ones while watching the game.
If your honey has his or her heart set on a highly romantic Valentine’s Day, but you aren’t up for going through the motions, you can make it through this often mushy day without hurting anyone’s feelings with these handy suggestions.
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How's that New Year's Resolution Coming Along? How to Make a Weight Loss Inspiration Board
It's easy to lose motivation when trying to lose weight or get fitter. The job of an inspiration board is to inspire you and remind you of your goals. With it placed somewhere obvious in your home, office or other place, it can help you to keep to your weight loss schedule in an inspired and mindful way.
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DIY Ballerina: How to Make a Tutu Out of Bubble Wrap
Bubble wrap isn't just for wrapping parcels. For the creative among you, it can even be turned into clothing, and this tutorial explains how to make it into a tutu. This tutu makes the perfect costume or dress-up item for a little girl or for yourself for fancy dress.
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Happy Monday! 7 Ways to Flex Your Happiness Muscle
Happiness is just like a muscle - without exercise, it grows weak. By applying the principles of building muscle to building happiness, you can establish a "strong core" of satisfaction and joy.
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How to Make a Crochet and Paper Valentine Card
You could spend five dollars on a Valentine's Day card for the person you love, or you could take the time to make something that is truly special.
If you know a little basic crochet, the rest of this project is fairly easy. If you don't know how to crochet, this is a fairly easy project for learning, or you could make the center heart from paper (or any other medium you want) and follow just the paper steps in the second half.
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| Ask Yahoo |
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
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Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
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Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...
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