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Marine demoted to private to end Haditha trial. Did military justice work?
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - Did the US military justice system work?
Citi mulls further cuts in securities and banking unit
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Citigroup Inc may consider further restructuring of its securities and banking unit if the business does not see meaningful revenue recovery over the course of 2012, Chief Financial Officer John Gerspach said on a conference call.
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Buffett secretary to attend State of the Union
(AP)
AP - The secretary for one of the world's wealthiest men and the wife of late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs are among those invited by the White House to attend the State of the Union address.
Obama to take on economy in State of the Union
(AP)
 AP - President Barack Obama is ready to reclaim the spotlight with a plea for economic fairness in a State of Union address that opposition Republicans panned in advance as a rehash of old ideas.
Job bias claims at record level
(AP)
AP - Federal job discrimination complaints rose to an all-time high last year, led by an increase in bias charges based on religion and national origin.
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Real estate consultant to replace ousted San Leandro planning commissioner
Official to replace man who was removed after filing to run for council
Celebrity Real Estate: Inside Jennifer Aniston's Sleek New Piece of Starchitecture
Click here to view the full photogallery. Looks like it's time to update the Celebrity Real Estate Heat Map: A-lister of A-listers Jennifer Aniston has reportedly scooped up new mansion for herself in Bel-Air, Calif. The pristine 8,500-square-foot four-bedroom was...
Top 5 real estate tips for 2012
While stories south of the border speak to an ongoing real estate crisis, where foreclosed homes descend into disrepair, and neighbourhoods are reclaimed by weeds and wanderers, the story in Canada has ...
Brohn Homes Signs with SmartTouch Interactive For Its New Real Estate Marketing Agency and to Provide Real Estate ...
SmartTouch InteractiveŽ, an interactive real estate marketing agency and real estate marketing automation and CRM software and services company, today announced that Brohn Homes, t
New VP of Product for HomeFinder.com
CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeFinder . com , one of the fastest growing real estate Web sites, announced that Shannon Cullins has joined the management team as the Vice President of Product ...
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FACT CHECK: Gingrich flubs history in GOP debate
(AP)
 AP - Newt Gingrich called rival Mitt Romney a "terrible historian" but flubbed his own history in Congress on Monday night when he claimed the nation ran four consecutive budget surpluses during his time as House speaker. Romney attacked Gingrich's financial links to Freddie Mac while ignoring his own.
Romney's Taxes Will Hurt Him
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Mitt Romney has released his tax records, reports Reuters. The records, from 2010 and 2011, indicate he is paying an average tax rate of about 14.5 percent over the two years. The reason the tax rate is far lower than the maximum income tax rate of 35 percent is that Romney's income is primarily from investments, which are taxed at a lesser rate. For both years combined, Romney will pay around $6.2 million on $42.5 million in income. His net worth is estimated at $190 million to $250 million.
Merkel walks fine line on boosting euro firewall
(Reuters)
Reuters - Angela Merkel's conservative allies warned on Tuesday against committing additional German funds to euro zone bailout schemes, underscoring how difficult it will be for the chancellor to meet international demands to boost the bloc's defenses.
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Analysis: Fresh faces help enliven nominations
(AP)
 AP - Waking up at 4 a.m. on a Tuesday is never fun, but the promise of Oscar nominations makes that dark hour vaguely more tolerable. Upon arriving at the Academy for this year's batch of hotly awaited announcements, several nominations made me extremely happy. Among them:
James funeral planned; Al Sharpton to eulogize
(AP)
 AP - A public viewing will be held Friday for singer Etta James, and the Rev. Al Sharpton will eulogize the late legend at a private funeral Saturday.
French brand Courreges takes retro fashion online
(Reuters)
Reuters - Courreges, the futuristic fashion brand of the 1960s, is poised to bring its vinyl boots and A-line mini-dresses back into vogue, relaunching the French name online.
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Dayton: Vikings stadium must be at Dome to pass
(AP)
AP - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton told Vikings owner Zygi Wilf on Monday that the team's new stadium will have to be at the Metrodome site if a stadium bill is to pass the Legislature this year, Dayton's spokeswoman said.
Manning, Giants heading to Indy to face Pats again
(AP)
 AP - Hey, Indianapolis. A Manning will be playing in your Super Bowl, after all.
NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomes diverse class
(AP)
 AP - Family was the prevailing theme as NASCAR inducted its third, and most diverse, class into the Hall of Fame.
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Japan's Tepco set for $13 billion bailout: sources
(Reuters)
Reuters - The owner of Japan's stricken nuclear reactor, Tokyo Electric Power Co, will agree to be taken over by the government in a near-$13 billion bailout, sources said on Thursday, even as the country debates the future of nuclear power.
Thoroughbred Racehorses Get Speed from Just a Few Ancestors
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Thoroughbred horses owe their amazing sprinting capabilities to just a couple of ancestors, according to a new study that traces the genetics of these racehorses.
New map for what to plant reflects global warming
(AP)
 AP - Global warming is hitting not just home, but garden. The color-coded map of planting zones often seen on the back of seed packets is being updated by the government, illustrating a hotter 21st century.
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School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains
(AP)
 AP - The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings — including the always popular pizza — will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables on the side.
Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Women need to get
recommended Pap tests, while girls and young women should be vaccinated
against human papillomavirus (HPV) to protect them from cervical cancer,
the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises during
Cervical Health Awareness Month.
Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in
Kids
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new preliminary report
suggests that the active ingredient in Viagra, sildenafil, could reduce
the size of large growths that can disfigure the bodies of children.
The Jewish Community of Japan Aids Its Home in the Rebuilding Process
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - The earthquake and subsequent tsunami in northern Japan devastated the physical landscape, but as the aftermath unfolds, time has proven that it cannot kill the spirit of a proud people such as the Japanese. The Jewish Community of Japan (JCJ) has a history spanning over sixty years in Tokyo, and the members of that community, along with foreign partners, have already been doing their part to help rebuild the country they call home.
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Obama turns attention to energy in key states
(AP)
 AP - Riding a positive but unpredictable wave, President Barack Obama is returning to two states that are important to his re-election, Nevada and Colorado, to promote his energy agenda and grab some of the political spotlight ahead of his Republican adversaries.
Gingrich donor is casino mogul, Israeli hardliner
(AP)
AP - He's an ardent supporter of Israel and a megabillionaire casino mogul whose empire is under federal investigation. And he's the self-proclaimed "richest Jew in the world."
Pelosi hints, then denies she has Gingrich secrets
(AP)
AP - Does House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi know some dark secrets about GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich? Twice, she offered tantalizing hints that she does. And then said she doesn't. Gingrich said Wednesday that the House Democratic leader should come out with it or shut up.
Angola says appointment of election head was impartial
LISBON (Reuters) - Angola's ruling MPLA party on Wednesday defended the re-appointment of the electoral commission chief and said opposition criticism was aimed at causing instability before an election this year. UNITA lawmakers and those of three smaller opposition parties walked out of parliament in protest as the election commission members were sworn in earlier on Wednesday, the state news ...
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