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White House, Democrats close in on health bill

House Democratic leaders abandoned a long struggle to appease the most ardent abortion opponents in their ranks, gambling Thursday that they can secure the support for President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care legislation with showdown votes looming next week.
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School district sued over lesbian prom flap

An 18-year-old Mississippi lesbian student says she got some unfriendly looks from classmates when she reluctantly returned to campus Thursday.
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Deal reached on ground zero health claims

New York City has agreed to pay up to $657 million to settle more than 10,000 lawsuits filed by ground zero responders who say they were sickened by World Trade Center dust.
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Video: Nancy Pelosi on health reform timeline, obstacles

Rachel Maddow talks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about when to expect a vote in the House on health reform and how seriously she takes the threat by Congressman Bart Stupak to vote against the bill if it doesn’t accommodate his anti-abortion language. (msnbc.com)
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Pa. jury awards $95M in case of killer nurse

A jury on Thursday awarded $95 million in damages to the families of eight people who claimed their loved ones were among dozens of patients murdered by a nurse considered to be one of the most prolific killers the U.S. health care industry has ever seen.
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Gays wed for first time in Mexico

Five same-sex couples make history in Mexico City as they wed under Latin America’s first law that explicitly approves gay marriage.
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California murder suspect broke parole

A convicted sex offender charged with murdering one California teenager and under investigation for another killing violated his parole by moving too close to a school.
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Video: Obama donates Nobel Prize money to 10 charities

The White House on Thursday released the list of charities to benefit from the $1.4 million in Nobel Peace Prize money awarded to President Barack Obama. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
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Slideshow: Chile works to heal

Chile tries to recover from a devastating magnitude-8.8 earthquake that set off a tsunami, destroying numerous areas along the Chilean coast.
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Video: Chile rocked by more aftershocks

Some of the biggest aftershocks to follow last month’s massive earthquake in Chile shook up an already jittery population Thursday. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
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Obama gives Nobel money to charity

President Barack Obama is donating the $1.4 million from his Nobel Peace Prize to helping students, veterans’ families and survivors of Haiti’s earthquake, among others.
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School cuts a no-win lesson for all

Msnbc.com readers share stories about how large spending cuts are leading to drastic measures in their school districts.
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Video: Mailman allegedly delivered more than mail

A Florida mailman is busted for allegedly delivering the mail, and drugs, while on the job. WESH’s Danielle Bellini reports. (NBC News Channel)
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Video: Shaken or stirred, martinis won’t spill

After a night of drips and sloshed drinks, a Texas inventor debuts her new spill-resistant martini glass. KXAS’s Ashanti Blaize reports. (NBC News Channel)
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6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Chile

The largest aftershock since Chile’s devastating earthquake rocks the South American country minutes before the inauguration of President Sebastian Pinera.
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6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Chile

The largest aftershock since Chile’s devastating earthquake rocks the South American country minutes before the inauguration of President Sebastian Pinera.
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Slim Leads Gates in Billionaire Race

According to Forbes magazine, Carlos Slim Helu, the son of a Lebanese immigrant to Mexico who has become a major shareholder in and lender to The New York Times, is now the world’s richest man.
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U.S. human rights report hits China, Iran

China and Iran steps up their abuses of human rights, targeting both anti-government activists and the free flow of information over the Internet, U.S. official says. Iran – Human rights – Human Rights and Liberties – China – Advocacy Organizations
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Lehmann no pierde la fe

El ex guardameta de la selección alemana, Jens Lehmann, afirmó ser la solución ideal para el Mundial y dudó de las posibilidades del equipo con los arqueros elegidos por Löw.
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Woman rescued after car plows off Calif. bridge

A woman whose car plunged off a bridge into the murky Los Angeles River was fighting for her life after being submerged for nearly a half-hour, officials says.
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Schools to close in Kansas City, Mo., by fall

Kansas City’s school superintendent says the plan to shutter nearly half the district’s schools, while “painful,” will move forward  so that all the closures will be complete by fall.
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Video: The world’s richest person is….

Self-made Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim tops Forbes’ annual list of the richest people in the world, with a fortune of $53.5 billion. Forbes’ Luisa Kroll discusses with msnbc’s Contessa Brewer. (Other)
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Senate-passed health care bill would cut deficit

Congressional budget referees say Senate legislation that’s now the foundation for President Barack Obama’s health care plan would cut the federal deficit by $118 billion over 10 years.
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91 days to go

The number 91 is a special one for Diego Maradona who won 91 caps for Argentina and helped La Albiceleste win the 1986 FIFA World Cup™.
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Countdown conjures up images of 94

With 94 days to go until the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ kicks off, FIFA.com takes a brief trip back to USA 1994.
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Video: Aftershocks rock Chile

Msnbc’s Contessa Brewer reports three strong aftershocks, measuring from 6 to 7.2, have hit central Chile the same day the country’s new President Sebastian Pinera was inaugurated. (Other)
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Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers under fire

A conservative group’s bashing of several Obama administration lawyers as the “al-Qaida Seven” has struck a nerve in the U.S. legal community, prompting even some fellow Republicans to denounce the group’s attack.
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Boy, 7, who rescued family thanks 911 dispatcher

At a press conference at which the 7-year-old hero who saved his family by dialing 911 when armed robbers invaded his home thanked the woman who took his call, dispatcher Monique Patino. She said: “Hearing them screaming for help, I felt the fear through the phone.”
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Video: Meet hero, 7, behind chilling 911 call

Police in California say a 7-year-old boy is a hero for calmly dialing 911 while his home was being invaded by gunmen. NBC’s George Lewis reports that it was the boy’s younger sister screaming during the emergency call, not him. (Today Show)
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Global volunteer search heats up

With local volunteers starting their training this weekend, South African embassies around the world are busy conducting interviews to select 3000 international volunteers that will take part in the World Cup.
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Portugal ultima su agenda

La selección de Portugal que dirige Carlos Queiroz jugará su último partido amistoso para preparar el Mundial contra Mozambique en Johannesburgo, tres días antes del inicio del torneo.
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Bunjaku: “Suíça quer oitavas”

Atacante do Nuremberg ressalta concorrência no ataque suíço e garante que equipe vai brigar para ir às oitavas-de-final na África do Sul
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Sin problemas de lujo

Con 11 goles en 20 partidos, Albert Bunjaku trata de salvar a su equipo, el Núremberg, del descenso en la Bundesliga. Tiene los pies en el suelo, pero sueña con Sudáfrica.
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Bunjaku: Plenty to play for

Though hardly a stellar name in European football, Swiss international Albert Bunjakuhas made a real impact in the Bundesliga this term.
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Hamšík, cómodo de azul

A sus 22 años, el eslovaco Marek Hamšík tiene méritos de veterano. De azul tanto en su club, el Nápoles, como en la selección, se puede decir que este color le trae suerte.
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Tudo azul para Hamsik

Ídolo do Napoli espera levar a Eslováquia a uma boa campanha na África do Sul. Mesmo que isso signifique passar pela Itália na fase de grupos
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Blue is the colour for Hamsik

Marek Hamsik is in the form of his life, an undisputed first choice in the light blue of Napoli and a certain starter in the dark blue of Slovakia.
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Verbeek: No decision on future

Australia coach Pim Verbeek says he has yet to make a decision on whether he will stay with the Socceroos beyond the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Cuba’s free sex changes mark break from past

A small but remarkable transformation is happening in Cuba, a nation known for the rugged revolution of Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and a band of ever-macho, bearded rebels, who long punished gays and transsexuals, but is now paying for sex changes.
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Pelosi: Democrats close to health care deal

Democrats claim momentum in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues.
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Video: Jump ball: Sasha Obama vs. Maisy Biden

The White House released a photo on Wednesday of the first time the daughter of a president played basketball against the granddaughter of his vice president. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Study: Bone-strengthening drugs could backfire

Two small studies suggest that a small percentage of patients who use certain drugs to prevent bone loss for more than five years could be at greater risk for a rare type of hip fracture. NBC’s Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Health care debate moved to Midwest

President Obama traveled to Missouri Wednesday to continue his push for health care reform. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie reports (Nightly News)
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Video: New school standards raise the education bar

Education experts say common standards could revolutionize American public schools. In Washington, Governors and school chiefs presented a 130-page blueprint for K-12 English and Math instruction. NBC’s Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)
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Calif. woman arrested, 60 dogs seized from home

A California woman has been arrested after animal control officers found 60 dogs in crates inside her small Lakeside home east of San Diego.
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Quake claims Haiti’s best and brightest

The Jan. 12 earthquake disproportionately killed young professionals, and compounding the loss is a quickening brain drain of people with the ability and means to leave a ravaged country. Brain drain – Haiti – Immigration – Organizations – Business and Economy
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Ex-Marine sues Calif. city to get back police job

An ex-Marine acquitted on charges of killing unarmed Iraqi detainees sued the city of Riverside Wednesday over not being rehired as a police officer.
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Female teacher in teen sex case appears in court

A California middle school teacher who’s reportedly wracked with guilt over an affair with a 14-year-old boy has been returned to jail following a brief court appearance.
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Study: Law officers struggle to adjust after war

Many law enforcement officers called up to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan are finding it difficult to readjust to their jobs once home.
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Poll: Obama more popular than Congress

Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.
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Obama hosts Haitian President Preval for talks

President Barack Obama is renewing America’s commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he understands the situation there “remains dire.”
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theGrio: Why some want to make a monkey out of Michelle

The worst thing about the CEO of the Tennessee Hospitality Association’s demeaning depiction of first lady Michelle Obama as a chimp is not the depiction. It’s his clueless defense. Michelle Obama – United States – President – Barack Obama – Tennessee
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Police: Calif. robber holds up 11 people, gets $6

They say crime doesn’t pay. For one robber in California, it did — but not much.
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HHS Sebelius exhorts insurers to get on board

The head of the Health and Human Services Department is sketching out a stark choice for the nation’s insurers: oppose reform and eventually lose customers, or work with the Obama administration to improve the legislation.
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Capello enjoying England challenge

Fabio Capello has insisted that he remains happy in his post as England manager and has described the job as the most important challenge of his life.
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92 days to go

Brazil and Germany have both played 92 matches, the most by any nation, but have played each other only once in the FIFA World Cup: the 2002 Final.
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Actor Corey Haim dies at age 38

Actor Corey Haim, 38, was pronounced dead at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., Wednesday morning after an apparent overdose, police said.
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HBT: Hunter fuming over ‘impostors’ story

PFT: Angels outfielder reportedly called players from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico or Venezuela ‘imposters’ because they’re not African-American. Sports – United States – Players – Torii Hunter – Game
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HBT: Hunter calls Dominican players black ‘impostors’

Sport – Players – United States – Game – Roleplaying
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Cape Flats ready for its close-up

Famous for producing footballers, the Cape Flats outside of Cape Town is ready to show the visiting world how the real Capetonians live.
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Campbell clings to England dream

Arsenal’s veteran centre-half Sol Campbell, 35, has said that he refusing to give up hope on a England recall for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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Video: Boy makes chilling 911 call

Police in Norwalk, Calif., are calling a 7-year-old boy a hero after he hid in the bathroom to call 911 as gunmen invaded his family’s home. TODAY’s Ann Curry has more. (Today Show)
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Video: Colleagues weigh in on Massa scandal

Was unwillingness to vote for health care the real reason for Eric Massa’s resignation? Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Rep. Eric Cantor, D-Va., discuss the issue with TODAY’s Meredith Vieira. (Today Show)
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Minority babies set to become majority in 2010

Demographers say this year could be the “tipping point” when the number of babies born to minorities outnumbers that of babies born to whites.
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Minority babies set to become majority in 2010

Demographers say this year could be the “tipping point” when the number of babies born to minorities outnumbers that of babies born to whites. Health – Minority group – United States – Research – Canada
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Minority babies set to become majority in 2010

Demographers say this year could be the “tipping point” when the number of babies born to minorities outnumbers that of babies born to whites.
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Minority babies set to become majority in 2010

Demographers say this year could be the “tipping point” when the number of babies born to minorities outnumbers that of babies born to whites. Health – United States – Research – Minority group – Race and ethnicity in the United States Census
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Table Mountain’s World Cup plans

As one of South Africa’s top tourist attractions, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, and the cable car which ferries visitors to the top, has been preparing for the influx of World Cup visitors this year.
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Planes sobre la Mesa

El monte Mesa de Ciudad del Cabo, destacado destino turístico de Sudáfrica, se prepara para la Copa Mundial.
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O mundo da bola visto de cima

Grande atração da Cidade do Cabo, a Table Mountain pode ser visitada por um teleférico e oferece uma vista incrível do novo Estádio Green Point
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U.S. lays out set of common school standards

New educational standards say 4th graders should know the difference between poetry and prose, 8th graders must be able to prove Pythagoras’ theorem.
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Los mensajes de Tabárez

FIFA.com dialogó con el seleccionador uruguayo, quien se mostró claro con aquéllos que dudan del potencial de los suyos: “Los que dicen que vivimos de la historia, es porque no la tienen”.
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O recado de Tabárez

FIFA.com conversa com o técnico do Uruguai, que responde a quem duvida do potencial da seleção e espera reviver a história de glórias da Celeste
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Tabarez: My message

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was in forthright mood as he outlined his side’s South Africa 2010 objectives in an exclusive interview with FIFA.com.
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Chollima unearth new talent

Korea DPR’s recent win in the AFC Challenge Cup is not only a timely boost ahead of South Africa 2010 but has seemingly unearthed some new talent.
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Nuevos valores en los Chollima

El reciente triunfo de la RDP de Corea en la Copa Challenge no sólo ha supuesto una inyección de moral con vistas a Sudáfrica 2010, sino que también ha descubierto nuevos talentos.
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Reforço norte-coreano

Recente conquista da Challenge Cup pela Coreia do Norte não só significou  um oportuno incentivo antes do Mundial, como revelou novos talentos
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NYT: Flu shots in kids provide ‘herd immunity’

Although previous studies have demonstrated what scientists call “herd immunity,” none have been so incontrovertible as a study of farming colonies in Canada.
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7-year-old calls 911, saves family from attack

A terrified 7-year-old boy begged emergency dispatchers to send police to his Southern California home where three armed robbers threatened his parents, according to a recording of the call released Tuesday.
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Roberts: Scene at State of Union ‘troubling’

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday the scene at President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address was “very troubling” and that the annual speech to Congress has “degenerated into a political pep rally.”
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Man stabbed with meat thermometer at movie in CA

Authorities say a man was stabbed in the neck with a meat thermometer after asking a woman to silence her cell phone during a screening of the film “Shutter Island” at a Southern California movie theater.
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Massa says ‘groping’ of male aide wasn’t sexual

A New York congressman who resigned under an ethics cloud has been under investigation for allegedly groping multiple male aides, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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Governor: Retain parole records on sex offenders

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday ordered California corrections officials to keep sex offenders’ parole records indefinitely after he learned the files of a man now charged with killing a 17-year-old girl had been destroyed.
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Brazil’s Silva quits smoking after 50 years

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says a recent health scare that sent his blood pressure soaring prompted him to kick the smoking habit he had for five decades.
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Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian

Michelle Obama said Tuesday that she’ll always cherish the moment she slipped into her inaugural ball gown, a one-shouldered, white chiffon design she wore for her first Cinderella-like spins on the dance floor as first lady.
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Video: First lady puts Inaugural gown on display

Michelle Obama gave her Inaugural gown a heartfelt sendoff on Tuesday as she sent the dress to join a popular exhibit at the Smithsonian. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Chile earthquake shifted city 10 feet

New GPS measurements show that the town of Concepcion, Chile, near the epicenter of last week’s earthquake, shifted 10 feet to the West. The capital city of Santiago moved almost a foot. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)
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Video: Study: Minorities hit hard by Alzheimer’s

While whites make up most of the more than 5 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association suggests blacks and Hispanics are at greater risk for developing the disease. NBC’s Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)
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Feds: Calif. man ran student visa fraud ring

A ring accused of helping people from the Mideast obtain student visas by taking proficiency exams and classes for them has exposed a vulnerability in tracking foreign students.
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Video: Runaway Prius steers Toyota toward more trouble

Toyota engineers and government officials are investigating the incident in Southern California that has given millions of already anxious Toyota owners across the country new cause for concern. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Nightly News)
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LA cops seek man who robbed Florida sugar baron

A well-dressed man who talked his way into a Florida sugar baron’s hotel room and stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry may be the same person who pulled similar scams on a Mexican soccer team, a salsa band and an Israeli basketball team when they visited Los Angeles, police said Tuesday.
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Probation report cites predatory traits of suspect

A decade-old probation report on a sex offender accused of murdering California teenager Chelsea King contained a psychiatrist’s conclusion that the defendant had “significant predatory traits” toward underage girls and should be kept in prison for as long as possible.
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Navy says 3 dogs died after contractor neglect

The Navy says that three dogs died and dozens more were in poor health after neglect by a contractor in Chicago that had been hired to train the dogs to detect explosives.
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Video: Once abused dog now happy

Neglected dog happy and healthy after losing ten pounds of matted hair. WRCB’s Callie Starnes reports. (NBC News Channel)
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Slideshow: Animal Tracks

Find a curious penguin, a sleepy dog, a busy beaver, a yawning white tiger and more images of animals great and small.
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Video: Minorities face higher Alzheimer’s risk

Hispanics and African Americans are at increased risk. NBC’s Brian Mooar reports. (NBC News Channel)
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Body of missing exec found in New Orleans

A body pulled from the Mississippi River near the French Quarter is that of a missing Texas oil company executive, police say.
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Dem Lincoln opposes fast-track health bill

A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.
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Fact-checking Stupak on abortion

If health care passes, will the federal government directly subsidize abortion coverage? First Read reads the fine print.
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Newsweek: Has Obama hit bottom politically?

In the race to the bottom that American politics has become—the only question is which party will be less popular going into the November election—Obama’s been written off so completely that the Democrats’ electoral prospects may be starting to look up simply because they can’t drop much lower.
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Newsweek: Brown only Democratic nominee in Calif. race?

In one of the nation’s bluest states, why is Jerry Brown the only Democrat running for governor?
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Judge issues gag order in Calif. teen murder case

A convicted sex offender charged with murdering one teen and suspected in the death of another appeared in court Tuesday as a judge issued a gag order and delayed a key hearing in the case.
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Video: Bikini line trim causes crash

Florida police say a 37-year-old woman crashed her car shaving her bikini line. Msnbc’s Contessa Brewer reports. (Other)
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Anti-gay Calif. state senator: I’m gay

Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn says he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence.
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Woes at family bank loom over Ill. Senate race

With the public still furious over bank bailouts, Democrats desperate to keep President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat are scrambling to counter revelations that a bank owned by their candidate’s family may be nearing collapse.
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México se medirá Paraguay

En un encuentro amistoso de preparación para a Sudáfrica 2010, el Tri se probará con Paraguay el próximo 13 de mayo en Houston (Texas, EE.UU.).
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Video: 10-year-old lobbyist for health care

After the death of his mother, 10-year-old Marcelas Owens comes to Capitol Hill to lobby for health care reform. Msnbc’s Davis Shuster talks with Marcelas. (Other)
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Chile quake moves city 10 feet

The violent temblor — the fifth most powerful quake ever measured — shifted other parts of South America as well, from the southern tip of the continent to northern Brazil.
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theGrio: Woman could die in prison for $11 robbery

A woman who is serving a life sentence for an $11 robbery has kidney failure and is at risk of dying behind bars. Prison – Life imprisonment – Health – Crime and Justice – Organizations
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NYT: Public pension funds ‘going to Vegas’

States and other government bodies are making riskier investments to get higher returns for their pension funds in an attempt to pay all the benefits promised to retirees.
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Knysna proud World Cup hosts

With the base camps now chosen, the small coastal community of Knysna is gearing up to host the French and Danish teams as they campaign for the FIFA Trophy in just a few months.
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Knysna, orgullosa anfitriona

La pequeña localidad costera de Knysna se prepara para recibir a las selecciones de Francia y Dinamarca durante la Copa Mundial de la FIFA. Será el centro de operaciones de ambos.
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Knysna, orgulhosa anfitriã da Copa do Mundo

Após definição dos locais que hospedarão as 32 seleções durante a Copa, a pequena cidade costeira se prepara para receber França e Dinamarca
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Video: Skydiving granny takes the plunge

Virginia Stefanuto, an 81-year-old grandmother in Argentina, celebrates International Women’s Day by skydiving. Today’s Natalie Morales has more. (Today Show)
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Obama appeals for support on health care

President Barack Obama ratcheted up his attacks against insurance companies Monday in a last-ditch attempt to get a reluctant public and skittish Democrats behind his health overhaul legislation.
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Recomeço antes da Copa

Atacante Gervinho, da Costa do Marfim, fala sobre fase ruim da seleção, lamenta demissão do treinador, mas garante: ‘Fracasso nos fortalecerá’
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Examen de conciencia

Gervinho hace un riguroso análisis de la delicada situación de los Elefantes marfileños a menos de 100 días para Sudáfrica 2010: “Enderezaremos el rumbo”, asegura.
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Gervinho: We’ll come back stronger

After a disappointing Cup of Nations, one of the rising stars of the Elephants takes a hard look at the side with high expectations for the FIFA World Cup.
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Video: Driver claims Prius went wild on freeway

A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driver was able to bring the car under control. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)
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Deixe a sua marca em 2010

Você também pode participar da Copa do Mundo da FIFA África do Sul 2010 incentivando sua seleção durante a maior festa do futebol mundial
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Deja tu huella en Sudáfrica

Los miembros del Club FIFA.com pueden apoyar de una forma muy especial a las selecciones clasificadas para Sudáfrica. Sólo hace falta pensar en un eslogan con gancho.
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Create your way to a Hyundai i10!

Get your thinking caps on, create a slogan for one of the nations qualified for South Africa 2010 and you could win a fantastic prize: a Hyundai i10 car!
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NYT: Damage often invisible in Chile capital

The streets of Santiago, Chile’s capital, appear mostly unscathed, but many people do not know if their lives will ever be the same.
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Feds: Calif. man ran student visa fraud ring

Eamonn Higgins has never earned a college degree in his own name, but prosecutors allege that for the past seven years the 46-year-old has been going to school non-stop for dozens of other students.
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Dos holandeses imparables

Astros itinerantes del fútbol holandés, Wesley Sneijder y Arjen Robben dejaron el Real Madrid esta temporada y ahora triunfan en Italia y Alemania, respectivamente.
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Felizes e perigosos

Após passagens conturbadas pelo Real Madrid, Robben e Sneijder voltam a brilhar em times diferentes e fazem a alegria do técnico da Holanda
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Dutch duo thriving outside Madrid

Many considered leaving Real Madrid a backwards step, but Inter Milan’s Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben of Bayern Munich are proving otherwise.
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Palin notes irony of using Canada health care

Sarah Palin has been no friend lately of socialized health care.
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