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What’s the Best Country to Be a Mother?
Being a mother is hard work, but there are just some places where it’s easier than others.
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What Will Happen if Bees Continue to Die? [VIDEO]
March 29, 2013 A year ago, scientists linked nerve-agent pesticides to the recent collapse in the bee population. California commercial bee keepers have reported a 40% - 50% drop in number of bees. France and Italy are among countries who have banned such pesticides. If the bees continue to die off, will we be able to pollinate our millions of acres of crops in the United States?
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Cyprus Banks Finally Reopen After 12 Days
There have been long lines of anxious people outside banks in Cyprus today, but no signs of trouble as the banks opened for the first time in nearly two weeks.
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North Korea Orders Rocket Prep After US Stealth Bomber Drills In South Korea
North Korea's leader says his rocket forces are ready "to settle accounts with the U.S."
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Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Save Drowning Boy
If your morning commute on public transportation has you convinced that all people are basically terrible, you need to watch this video. Right. Now.
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Set Your Clocks Forward On Sunday – Daylight Savings Time [Random DST Info]
Some would consider this Sunday the worst day of the year. I would say EVERYBODY considers it the worst day, but I don't want to speak for everybody. So I'll go with Fox News' roundabout way of insinuating it's the worst day. Anyway, Sunday is the day we set our clocks an hour ahead, lose an hour of sleep, and make ourselves tired and miserable for a week. As data has it, this little hour costs us money. And it turns out that the majority of the world doesn't even use Daylight Savings Time. Weird. Details below.
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Sydney, Australia Police Brutality Caught on Tape [NSFW VIDEO]
March 7, 2013 The events in this video reportedly occurred at the Sydney Mardi Gras parade. A press photographer was wrapping up filming the parade when he heard someone crying for help. What he found was a relatively small male being manhandled, punched, and thrown around by police. Is it right how they acted? Caution the video is contains mature language and violence.
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead
The longtime president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, died on Tuesday at the age of 58, following a two-year battle with cancer.
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Thai Couple Makes Out Well By Smashing Record for World’s Longest Kiss
A married Thai couple spent Valentine’s Day in style, setting the record for world’s longest kiss.
So, just how long did these lovebirds remain lip-to-lip?
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What We Know About Pope Benedict’s Resignation
In stunning news, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday morning from the Vatican that he will resign his position as head of the Catholic Church, effective on February 28. This has already set off a flurry of speculation, largely because no pope has voluntarily done so since the year 1415.
The news is still coming in, but here's what we know so far:
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Brazil Nightclub Fire Leaves 232 Dead
A deadly fire broke out at nightclub in Southern Brazil early Sunday (Jan. 27), killing 232 people.
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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its ‘Archenemy’
Sometimes—like when they call themselves "space conquerors" after launching a satellite that broke almost immediately and tumbled out of orbit—it can be hard to take North Korea seriously. Other times—like when they threaten another test of their nuclear program at a highly delicate time for their neighbors, politically—it seems wiser to keep a close eye on them.