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AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban
LONDON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist abuse.
UAE's $3 bln aid for Egypt "will take time": UAE finmin
SIR BU NUAYR ISLAND, United Arab Emirates (Reuters) - T he $3 billion in aid that the United Arab Emirates pledged for Egypt in 2011 will take time to be transferred, the UAE Finance Minister and Dubai Deputy Ruler said
Fire official: 18 injured in crash between shuttle bus, tractor-trailer near Atlanta airport
ATLANTA - Authorities say 18 people have been taken to the hospital following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlantas airport.
18 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say 18 people have been taken to the hospital following a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near Atlantas airport.
Madrid's Catholic Church says it needs exorcists
MADRID (AP) — The Catholic archdiocese in Madrid says it needs more exorcists to help some of its faithful cope with the devil.
Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Swiss lawyer Denis Oswald to run for IOC president
LONDON (AP) — Denis Oswald declared his candidacy for IOC president Friday, becoming the fifth member and second European to enter the race to succeed Jacques Rogge.
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Tension over Sri Lanka Jaffna land
Tensions escalate in northern Sri Lanka as Tamil people try to prevent the Sinhalese-dominated army from taking over their land.
VIDEO: One-minute World News
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
VIDEO: Croatian PM on relations with Serbia
Croatias Prime Minister, Zoran Milanovic, tells HARDtalks Stephen Sackur he wants to build a good relationship with Serbia.
VIDEO: Building boom in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabias construction industry is booming but while smart Dubai-style units are springing up in big cities, the country is still facing a growing housing crisis.
Ecuador satellite space crash fears
Space engineers in Ecuador are trying to establish if the countrys only satellite has been damaged in a crash with space debris.
Obama defends 'just' drones war
President Obama defends the use of drones as a just war of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that has made America safer.
In pictures: Keeping cool in India's heat wave
In the grip of a scorching heat wave
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Review: Not enough bling in Liberace film
No one wants a Liberace biopic to be subtle.
Face-eating victim starting over
Hospital staff discuss the recovery of Ronald Poppo after a man chewed off parts of his face on a Miami street last year.
Gay Scouts allowed, but no gay leaders
The 1,400-member national council of the Boy Scouts of America voted for the historic policy change, which will take effect January 1. Some called it a historic step forward, others a sad day for Scouting. FULL STORY
London attack
Prime Minister David Cameron will meet today with Britains security team in the aftermath of the shocking and barbaric hacking death of a man thought to be a British soldier. FULL STORY
Don't trust your memory!
You probably feel pretty attached to your memories -- theyre yours, after all. They define who you are and where you came from, your accomplishments and failures, your likes and dislikes.
They may have changed your life
One block, 2 tornadoes
Nancy E. Davis crouched alone in her white barn as a tornado tossed off the roof and peeled back the walls.
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Homeless man acquires a $330,000 house for $16 (Video)
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Homeless man acquires a $330,000 house for $16 (Video)
Neighbors say Kenneth Robinson is a squatter, but he says house is legally his.
The Double Irish - How the Biggest US Companies Bypass The High Income-Tax Rate
Countries such as the United States are avoided by large technology companies because of their high income-tax rates. The U.S. corporate income-tax rate is 35%, while the U.K.s is set at 28%.
Dealership Refusing To Honor Nissan GT-R eBay Motors Sale, Now Threatening Lawsuits
UPDATE: Early this morning we received a call from Honda of San Marcos Pre-Owned manager Ian Jones. We tried to get the dealerships side of the story, but Jones instead focused on our having brought Xao Vangs story to public
Tsunami-nomics: How the Disaster Could Set the Stage for Japan's Economic Recovery
Japan, having absorbed a massive catastrophe, finds itself with major industries struggling. Whats a country to do?
7 ways to get an industry leader you don’t know to mentor you
Mentorship is a critical component for many successful entrepreneurs. No matter how smart you are – and how good your idea is – it’s always easier when you have someone who has been through it before (in some capacity).
Leap Year: The Web Series Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
The online series, sponsored by Hiscox USA, tells the story of a few friends who lose their job; instead of collecting unemployment and hitting the want ads.
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'PAPER TRAIL': IRS Official On Leave Signed Tea Party Letters
Senator: IRS Official on Leave Refused to ResignIssa Looks to Call Back IRS Official Who Refused to TestifyVIDEO: White House Accountability Questioned in IRS Scandal OPINION: IRS Lois Lerner — Did She Really Take the Fifth? How Political
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Massive Russian earthquake felt 4,000 miles from epicenter
MOSCOW If an earthquake can shake Moscow, whats next? Anyone taking a look at the Global Seismic Hazard Map, can see that the capital of Russia sits squarely in a big boring gray blotch, which means no hazard. At all.
Kerry to Israelis, Palestinians: ‘Stay focused on the prize’
TEL AVIV – Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Friday that he hopes that Israel will refrain from further Jewish settlement expansion on land Palestinians claim for a future state. But he would not say whether he has asked
Russia says Assad agrees ‘in principle’ to join Syria peace talks
MOSCOW — Russia said Friday the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad has agreed “in principle” to take part in an peace conference sponsored by Russia and the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told a press briefing that
With ‘Abenomics,’ Japan catches a sense of revival
TOKYO — After two decades of chronic recession, Japan again feels like a boomtown. Its biggest companies are raking in money. It has the world’s best-performing stock market. The latest forecasts suggest Japan, in the next year, could grow more
IMF chief testifies for second day in French court about her role in arbitration case
PARIS — Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, submitted to a second day of interrogation Friday about her role in the settlement of a multimillion-dollar business dispute when she was French finance minister in 2008. Read full
Poll: Germany is the world's 'most popular' country
According to a new BBC poll of more than 26,000 people in 22 countries, Germany is viewed more positively than any other country tracked -- a surprise to anyone who has followed the painful bailout negotiations in Spain, Greece and
A surprising map of where the world's atheists live
Pope Franciss pronouncement that God has redeemed all of us even the atheists Wednesday surprised both believers and nonbelievers around the world, who are used to stricter edicts from the Catholic church. It also got us wondering where the worlds
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Stretched by riots, Swedish police call reinforcements
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Police in Stockholm called in reinforcements on Friday after youths set cars and a school ablaze in a fifth night of rioting, the worst to hit Sweden for years.
UK fighters escort Pakistan plane to airport, two arrests
LONDON (Reuters) - British fighter jets escorted a Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane to Stansted Airport near London on Friday, where police went on board and arrested two men on suspicion of endangering an aircraft.
Blasts, shooting in center of Afghan capital
KABUL (Reuters) - Several large explosions rocked a busy area in the center of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Friday with Reuters witnesses describing shooting in the area.
Durable goods orders rise, point to factory sector resilience
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rose more than expected in April, a sign of resilience in the factory sector despite belt-tightening in Washington and weakness in overseas markets.
Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders are nearing crunch time, when they must decide whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
U.S.casts doubt on credibility of Iranian election
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States on Friday called into question the credibility of Irans presidential election next month, criticizing the disqualification of candidates and accusing the government of disrupting Internet access.
Africa backs Kenya call for Hague court to drop Kenyatta case
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - African nations have backed a request by Kenya for charges of crimes against humanity by its president to be referred back to the east African country, African Union documents show.
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Obama to Navy: Sexual assaults undermine military
President Obama urged Navy graduates to confront sexual assault within their ranks.
Travelers warned to buckle down on buckling up
Thousands of tickets of up to $162 will hit drivers without seat belts this holiday weekend.
Burglar steals baby's ashes from Georgia home
The baby was born prematurely and died at childbirth, the father says.
Richard III died in 'violent humiliation,' had unpleasant burial
If you thought being found buried under a parking lot was about as unroyal as it could get for King Richard III, think again.
Ndamukong Suh holding up an octopus at Red Wings game
Ndamukong Suh takes a gross picture with an octopus.
Obama shakes hands with Marine
President Obama forgets to salute Marine -- shakes hands instead
3 high school habits to break before you hit college
What successfully got you through high school wont always work in college.
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Principal of school that lost 7 kids: 'After the tornado, the crying stopped'
In her first time back at the school since late Monday, Plaza Towers Elementary principal Amy Simpson recalled the moment the deadly tornado took aim at the school.“I got on the intercom and said, ‘Its here,’’’ Simpson told NBCs Kate
UK fighter jets scrambled to escort passenger jet from Pakistan
A Pakistan Airways passenger jet bound for the Manchester, England has been intercepted by fighter jets from Britain’s Royal Air Force after it sent an emergency radar signal to air traffic controllers, the U.K. Ministry of Defence said.Defence officials said fighter
Jersey Shore reopens 7 months after Sandy: We're 80% there, says Christie 
Seven months after being devastated by the worst storm in New Jersey history, most of the beaches and boardwalks of the Jersey Shore are back and open for business in time for Memorial Day weekend.Take that, Sandy. On TODAY Friday,
'Like a Hollywood movie': Driver escapes I-5 bridge collapse into Wash. river
A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in Washington state, plunging his pickup and another car into the Skagit River below.Dan Sligh, his wife and another motorist found themselves waist-deep
Tornado-ravaged city of Moore, Okla., to hold Sunday memorial
The decimated city of Moore, Okla., will hold a public memorial service Sunday evening, six days after a tornado killed 24 people, injured 377 and destroyed hundreds of homes.Gov. Mary Fallin said the prayer service at the First Baptist Church
Aerial search for illegal border crossings along active Rio Grande
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Runway closed at London Heathrow after plane lands with engine fire
At least one runway was closed at London’s Heathrow airport Friday after a British Airways aircraft made an emergency landing with a fire in at least one engine, officials said.Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft using emergency chutes, the
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Bridge section disappears in "big puff of dust"
Bridge failure raises questions about safety of aging spans, cuts route between Seattle, Canada ahead of holiday weekend
Taliban claim massive bomb attack in Kabul
2nd huge explosion rocks Afghan capital in just more than a week; casualties unclear in blast near Afghan spy agency
2 men from diverted Pakistani flight into U.K. arrested
Plane en route to Manchester from Lahore diverted to airport northeast of London after incident in-flight
Taliban claim massive bomb attack in Kabul
2nd huge explosion rocks Afghan capital in just more than a week; casualties unclear in blast near Afghan spy agency
IRS' Lerner was asked to resign, refused: GOP Sen.
Lois Lerner, the head of the tax-exempt organizations division of the IRS, was placed on leave after refusing to resign, GOP senator says
How tornado survivor, rescued dog Bowser are faring
Following CBS News video report capturing dogs rescue from the twister rubble, concerned viewers raised $1,500 to help dog owner and pet
Bridge section disappears in "big puff of dust"
Bridge failure raises questions about safety of aging spans, cuts route between Seattle, Canada ahead of holiday weekend
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Champions League’s Biggest Star May Be Its Anthem
The Champions League anthem, an operatic choral piece that is one of the most recognizable songs in sports, was composed in 1992 to “class up” the league.
New Strife in Darfur Leaves Many Seeking Refuge
A recent surge in fighting in Darfur has led to an unnerving increase in civilian upheaval, displacing nearly 300,000 people, according to the United Nations.
Interstate Bridge Collapses in Washington State
An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
Game 4: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT): Lucky Bounce Helps Keep Brooms Away for Rangers
The Rangers nudged the Boston Bruins on a nifty goal by Chris Kreider at 7 minutes 3 seconds of overtime — but only after rebounding from holes of 1-0, 2-0 and 3-2.
Niger Hit by Two Suicide Attacks
The attacks on a military base and a uranium mine were the first in Niger, which has taken a leading role against jihadism in West Africa.
Syrian Opposition Coalition Meets in Turkey
Members of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces met in Istanbul to elect a new leader and prepare for an expected international conference in Geneva.
Obama Seeks to Narrow Terror Fight
In a widely anticipated speech, President Obama on Thursday said he would impose new curbs on the use of drone strikes, and he sought to renew his effort to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
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Writing Wrongs: 10 Movie Titles with Bad Grammar
Writing Wrongs: 10 Movie Titles with Bad Grammar
Assessing Whether President Obama Can End the War on Terror
Its not solely up to him, and it wont be easy
Tornadoes the Beginning: A Stormy Hurricane Season
Tornadoes the Beginning: A Stormy Hurricane Season
Before Midnight: A Very True Romance
Before Midnight: A Very True Romance
Prime Minister David Cameron Talks to TIME
Prime Minister David Cameron Talks to TIME
India's Ruling Coalition Gives Itself a Good Report Card
The 92-page report is an attempt to sell the Congress-led coalition before next years election. The opposition isnt buying it
The Battle for Qusayr:Syria's Most Dangerous Front
The week-long confrontation between regime and rebel forces in this small Syrian city could ultimately dictate the direction of the war
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UK-bound Pakistan plane diverted, 2 men arrested
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft after a plane carrying more than 300 people from Pakistan to Britain was diverted from its original course Friday, officials said. The incident further rattled the U.K. just days
Memorial Day weekend begins with scattered rain
The long Memorial Day weekend kicks off Friday. But the National Weather Service says dont expect beach or barbecue weather right away.
Fire damages strip mall in Mount Sinai
A late-night fire Thursday at a strip mall in Mount Sinai left several businesses damaged, police and fire officials said.
Nearly all U.S. states see hefty drop in teen births
The nations record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
Washington I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a big puff of dust.
N.J.: Caramel-colored rubbing alcohol sold as scotch
At one bar, a mixture that included rubbing alcohol and caramel coloring was sold as scotch. In another, premium liquor bottles were refilled with water — and apparently not even clean water at that.
Amanda Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge
Police say the actress heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.
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