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'Birther' movement in Venezuela | | Unable to defeat their political rival at the ballot box, some in the Venezuelan opposition are resorting to a tactic familiar to Americans questioning the birthplace of the president. |
Michael Phelps' golf growing pains | | As a swimmer, his countless hours of training paid off handsomely -- earning him a record 18 Olympic gold medals. As a golfer, Michael Phelps is wondering what he's got himself into. |
Boeing requests aircraft checks | | As part of Boeing's ongoing efforts to resolve Dreamliner problems, the passenger jet maker has put out a request that airlines inspect an emergency beacon used to find aircraft in the event of a crash. |
Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV | | People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) |
Peace talks resume in Washington | | July 30 - Israeli and Palestinian negotiators sit down for dinner together in Washington in an effort to resume peace talks. Julie Noce reports. |
FAO urges developing nations to cut hazardous pesticides | | MILAN (Reuters) - Developing countries should speed up the withdrawal of highly hazardous pesticides from their markets following the death of 23 children from contaminated food in India, the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization said on Tuesday. |
'Law Order's' Dennis Farina dies at 69 | | Dennis Farina, the dapper, mustachioed cop-turned-actor best known for his tough-as-nails work in such TV series as "Law Order," "Crime Story," and "Miami Vice," has died. He was 69. |
Yuliya Bulba, Noah Baer | | The bride is a candidate for a doctorate in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University; the groom is an associate in the Manhattan office of a London law firm. |
U.S. State Department urges Egypt to respect right peaceful assembly | | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department urged Egypt's interim government on Wednesday to respect the right of peaceful assembly, after Cairo's new leaders said vigils by supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi threatened national security and were no longer acceptable. |
Canada's coffee freebies | | What's in the coffee in Canada? Apparently something that's making a few folks pretty generous. Customers at Tim Hortons restaurants have paid for their own cups of coffee and for hundreds next in line. |
China hit by torrential rains | | July 30 - Northern and southwestern China have been hit by torrential rain, triggering landslides causing widespread damage and at least one death. Tom Dinham reports. |
UPDATE 1-Yelp loss narrows as mobile advertising grows | | July 31 (Reuters) - Consumer reviews website Yelp Inc posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss, helped by a stronger mobile advertising business, and it forecast third-quarter revenue above analysts' expectations. |
Looking forward to Muirfield | | Phil Mickelson won the Scottish Open to end a 20-year drought in Europe. With the British Open starting this week, it was perfect timing. |
Condom factory remains flexible in hard times | | July 24 - Taiwan's biggest condom manufacturer, Taiwan Fuji Latex, will soon open a tourism factory to educate the public on condom production and contraceptives. Tara Cleary reports. |
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