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I Was Taught to Be Racist for My Own Protection

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My parents taught me to hate the police.
My parents taught me to only date within my race.
My parents taught me to never trust white people because they smile …

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‘The Wire’ locations, then and now

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Fans of the HBO hit series “The Wire” have two ways to revisit the streets of Baltimore this week.

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A Different ‘Annie,’ But Still A Good Kid

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The new adaptation of Annie, starring Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx, isn’t the same Annie some of us knew in childhood. But on her own terms, she’s still a charmer.

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Hackers claim PlayStation attack

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It’s getting there. Sony’s PlayStation networks were still down; Xbox is mostly up, but some functions are limited, their service websites said early Friday.

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Holiday Relaxation: 10 Awesome Caribbean Resorts to Explore

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Whether for leisure, adventure, romance or seclusion there’s a hotel that is the perfect fit………

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4 Ways To Get More Out Of Your Treadmill Workout

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By A.C. Shilton for Men’s Journal

Treadmills are miserable machines. There’s no scenery or fresh air and time just crawls on them. But where there’s misery, there’s money to be …

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Party-pooping Putin cancels holidays

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Vladimir Putin delivered a lump of coal in the Kremlin’s stocking this year when he announced Thursday that he has canceled holiday vacations for members of the government.

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7 ways to boost your happiness

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Americans will spend about $ 550 million on self-help books this year and more than $ 1 billion on motivational speakers. Obviously, many of us are on a quest for happiness.

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Thief waits for UPS delivery driver

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A UPS delivery man assumed the thief sitting in the front porch was the resident and left him the package. KCPQ reports.

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Muhammad Ali In Hospital With Pneumonia

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The former three-time heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali in hospital suffering from pneumonia. The popular pugilist………

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‘There was a gun pointed at the officer’

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Police have released three angles of surveillance video that appears to show Antonio Martin, 18, pointing a gun at a white police officer near Ferguson, Missouri, authorities say.

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Will The NFL Allow The Rams To Leave St. Louis?

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The NFL is hearing that the St. Louis Rams desire to leave to Los Angeles.………

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10 European Cities With Cheap Five-Star Hotels

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We love a good dose of luxury when we travel — especially when that luxury involves fluffy white robes, top-notch room service and bellhops at our beck and call.

What, …

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Cops surprise tot who called 911

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Responding to a 3-year-old’s 911 call, police officers discover a family can’t afford a Christmas tree. Watch what they do.

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President Obama Makes History, Calls on Only Female Reporters at News Conference

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President Obama becomes the first president to call on only female reporters at a White………

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Videos Of Ray Rice, Eric Garner Among Biggest Media Moments Of 2014

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Some of the most interesting things on TV in 2014 weren’t actually made for TV. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans lists the moments in television, viral video and social media that changed us all this …

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North Korea Blames U.S. For Shutting Down Its Internet, Says Obama Was Behind ‘The Interview’ Release

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HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea called President Barack Obama “a monkey” and blamed the U.S. on Saturday for shutting down its Internet amid the …

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Suspected U.S. drone kills 7

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A pair of suspected U.S. drone strikes on militant targets in Pakistan killed at least seven people, Pakistani intelligence sources said Friday.

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N. Korea calls Obama ‘monkey’ in hacking row

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea called President Barack Obama “a monkey” and blamed the U.S. on Saturday for shutting down its Internet amid the hacking row over the comedy “The Interview.”……

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Drake Promises To Rebrand The Toronto Raptors By 2016

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The performer known around the world as Drake promised to rebrand the Toronto Raptors for………

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N. Korea blames US for Internet shutdown

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has hurled racial slurs against President Barack Obama while blaming the U.S. for shutting down its Internet amid the Sony hacking row….…

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Mayor Bill De Blasio Attends Wake Of Slain NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos

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MIKE BALSAMO, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Recently criticized New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH’-zee-oh) has arrived at the wake of a police …

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U.S. to move dozens from Gitmo

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Sixty-four of the 132 men still being held at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have been ruled eligible for transfer.

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A Starting Point for 2015

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The motto of the French Revolution – Liberty, Equality and Fraternity – has guided societies worldwide for over two centuries. Each of its parts, however, has gained different weights and …

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How far would you go for a friend?

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Philip Snyder ran more than 80 miles in a day to raise money for his friend’s growing medical bills.

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Thieves steal drone, forget charger

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Thieves make off with a rare drone, but they’ll only get to fly it once because they forgot its remote and charger.

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Will ‘The Interview’ change how Hollywood does business?

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Interview” was never supposed to be a paradigm-shifting film. But unusual doesn’t even begin to describe the series of events that transpired over the past few weeks, culminating in the …

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Man loses over 200 pounds

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Jim Clements lost a quarter of a ton of body weight after weighing in at over 500 pounds in November 2013.

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Study: Americans’ Confidence in the Job Market Is Highest Since Start of the Recession

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Results from a recent Gallup poll show that Americans’ confidence in the job market has………

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Will ‘The Interview’ change how Hollywood does business?

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Interview” was never supposed to be a paradigm-shifting film. But unusual doesn’t even begin to describe the series of events that transpired over the past few weeks, culminating in the …

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Coalition strikes kill ISIS governor

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The latest ISIS-appointed governor of Mosul was killed in coalition airstrikes on Thursday. Earlier this month, airstrikes killed one of his predecessors, U.S. officials say.

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Box office: ‘The Interview’ makes $1 million theater debut

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Interview” was never supposed to be a paradigm shifting film. But unusual doesn’t even begin to describe the series of events that transpired over the past few weeks, culminating in …

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Business Santa: 5 Ways to Tell if Your Startup Was Naughty or Nice

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Entrepreneurs, get ready for 2015 by avoiding these common but costly mistakes….…

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The ‘Black Mirror’ Christmas Special Is A Total Mindwarp, According To Twitter

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“Black Mirror” is quite possibly the best show you’re not watching. It’s a sort of “Twilight Zone” for the smartphone age that artfully imagines just how terrifying technological progress could …

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What to binge-watch this holiday

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What to binge-watch this holiday

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Chugging eggnog puts guy in ICU

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An eggnog chugging contest at an office party left one man hospitalized for three days. CNN affiliate KSL reports.

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17 Black Women in Elective Office

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It’s no secret that politics is a man’s world, but the current 113th Congress holds a record………

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Bush 41 in hospital ‘in great spirits’

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Former President George H.W. Bush, who was taken to a Houston hospital Tuesday night after experiencing shortness of breath, will remain in the hospital at least through Christmas Day as a precaution, his …

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Skincare Entrepreneur Whips Up Products Good for the ‘Sol’

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Sometimes a leap of faith can be exactly the spark that’s needed for your next………

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Man Says Cheating Wife Shot Him In The Head To Avoid Messy Divorce

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A real estate developer who was shot in the head as he slept at home says his cheating wife did it in an attempt to kill him and avoid a …

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Son says wrestler dad attacked him

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Alcohol-fueled hostility ended with a famous professional wrestler pinning his son down at their Florida home early Christmas Eve, sheriff’s deputies said.

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Hollywood’s Acceptance Of White Privilege Revealed By Sony Hack

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While some leaked Sony emails seemed racist, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says they hint at a wider issue: an acceptance of practices, habits and perceptions that limit diversity in Hollywood.

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At 89, enigmatic Angela Lansbury is back in the ‘Spirit’

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angela Lansbury has moved yet again….…

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Walmart customers unruly after early close | Dayton,OH

Police from Miami Township were dispatched around 8 p.m. when several customers became upset and unruly when the Walmart in the 8800 block of Kingsridge Drive closed Wednesday for observance of Christmas Eve. Read more at… www.whio.com

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‘Majority’ of cash recovered after spill

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It was a Christmas Eve cash grab when nearly $ 2 million spilled from a money transport van onto the street. What happened next might be surprising.

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Ladyfag’s SHADE Party Hits NYC For New Year’s Eve

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“Are you a hologram? Are you tired of being a hologram?”

That’s the tagline for New York City nightlife party curator Ladyfag‘s New Year’s Eve installment of her monthly …

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5 of the World’s Most Expensive Cocktails

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Let’s face it; you haven’t reached true baller status until you’ve spent $ 1,000 or more………

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Russia offers support to North Korea amid Sony hack

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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday offered sympathy to North Korea amid the Sony hacking scandal, saying the movie that sparked the dispute was so scandalous that Pyongyang’s anger was “quite understandable.”……

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Gas Prices Drop Less Than $2 in These Cities

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Americans have already determined that they won’t be spending more this Holiday, despite the money they’re………

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See what Navy got for $3 billion

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The Navy’s new super stealthy destroyer, the USS Zumwalt, has a lot in common with Hollywood’s starship Enterprise, according to folks who’ve seen it in person.

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Americans Breezed Past Last Year’s Charity Record: Report

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Americans proved once again that they believe giving is better than receiving.

Donors are projected to give more than $ 450 billion to charity by the end of the year, …

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Psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor Gives Advice on Women Dealing with Depression

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Dr. Janet Taylor is a professional when it comes to helping people heal. A………

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Texas movie set used by John Wayne fading away

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BRACKETTVILLE, Texas (AP) — Time and Mother Nature are threatening to dismantle the Alamo. Not the original, but the replica 18th-century Spanish mission and Old West movie set John Wayne built for his Oscar-nominated 1960 …

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You need THIS to fall in love

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Hugs, eye contact and of course, sex. Paul Zak breaks down the “love molecule” with Rachel Crane.

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Capacity crowds pack screenings of ‘The Interview’

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NEW YORK (AP) — Critics and early viewers agree that “The Interview” is less than a masterpiece. But thanks to threats from hackers that nearly derailed its release, it has become an event….…

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CDC lab tech under Ebola watch

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A sample transferred from one lab to another may have contained a live virus, the CDC says. In June, a similar incident occurred involving anthrax.

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Driving Your Startup With Fear Has Bad Consequences

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Trying to be a business leader by instilling fear in your employees and partners is never a good approach, but it is particularly devastating in a startup. Yet I see …

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Bureau of Economic Analysis Report Shows Personal Income Slightly Rose in November

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The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that personal income increased $ 54.4 billion, or 0.4%,………

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Capacity crowds pack screenings of ‘The Interview’

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NEW YORK (AP) — Critics and early viewers agree that “The Interview” is less than a masterpiece. But thanks to threats from hackers that nearly derailed its release, it has become an event….…

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Woman’s drug probe ‘nightmare’ is over

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American traveler Stacey Addison says she was detained for months in East Timor because she unwittingly shared a taxi with a stranger carrying methamphetamine. Now she’s out of jail — and a guest …

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Artsy Gifts According to Edward Goldman

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Is there any more joyful and stressful time than the end-of-the-year Holiday Season? Friends, relatives, colleagues – all of them have to be hugged, sent love notes, and even given …

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How Kobe Bryant’s Publicized Tirade Helped A Toilet Paper Brand

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When the Los Angeles Lakers opened up a practice session to the media on Dec.………

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Hundreds of theaters begin screening ‘The Interview’

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NEW YORK (AP) — Critics and early viewers agree that “The Interview” is less than a masterpiece. But thanks to threats from hackers that nearly derailed its release, it has become an event….…

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8 best vines in politics 2014

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Whether it’s competing in a guitar battle or doing a karate kick in costume, there’s a lot a politician can do in six seconds. With that, I give you the best Vines in …

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Releasing ‘The Interview’ on Christmas: What Would Jesus Say?

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Judging from the enthusiastic response on social media, Sony’s decision to release the movie “The Interview” on Christmas day seems to be a victory for the American way of life, …

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Education Department To Consider Student Employment in New College Rating System

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Obama administration releases draft for new college rating system that includes the consideration of graduate………

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Streaming release of ‘Interview’ test for industry

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ATLANTA (AP) — Sony’s “The Interview” has been a hacking target, a punchline and a political lightning rod. Now, with its release online at the same time it debuts in theaters, it has a new …

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Six months of space in 1 minute

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ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst made a timelapse of Earth using footage from his six month mission on the ISS.

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19 Snowy Wedding Photos That Will Warm You From The Inside Out

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Ah, the romance of winter!

No matter where you are or what you’re doing, these snowy wedding photos will make you want to grab a cup of hot cocoa and …

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Is Your Small Business Protected from Cyber Attacks?

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If you think your small business would be a waste of time for hackers, think………

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Streaming release of ‘Interview’ test for industry

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ATLANTA (AP) — Sony’s “The Interview” has been a hacking target, a punchline and a political lightning rod. Now, with its release online at the same time it debuts in theaters, it has a new …

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114-year-old Facebook user dies

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A woman believed to be the world’s oldest Facebook user has died at the age of 114, her family said.

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