US debt crisis: Senate Democrats block Republican cuts bill

The frenzied legislative manoeuvring to avert a crippling US debt default is continuing as Tuesday's deadline to raise the country's debt ceiling looms and Congress remains split down party lines.Late on Friday night the Republican-controlled House...

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X Games' safety a question as tricks get more dangerous

At X Games 17 on Thursday in downtown Los Angeles, Jackson Strong won the Moto X best trick contest with a trick no one had pulled off in that event's history: a front flip. The Australian native had practiced it for three years on a dirt bike and...

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Stunning move to add Nnamdi Asomugha caps whirlwind 2 days for Eagles

PHILADELPHIA — With one big move after another over two wild days, the Philadelphia Eagles became strong favorites to reach the Super Bowl.Trading Kevin Kolb was expected. Signing Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin was no surprise. Even getting two-time...

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Eagles bring back Babin

Bethlehem, PA — The Philadelphia Eagles have brought back defensive end Jason Babin, who spent the 2009 campaign with the club and last season had 12 1/2 sacks for Tennessee.  The contract is for five years and the Tennessean reported earlier...

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China's Sun Yang puts heat on 1500m freestyle record

SHANGHAI — Chinese teen sensation Sun Yang cruised through to the final of the world championships 1500m freestyle as he eyes an assault on Australian Grant Hackett's 10-year-old record.The host nation are second behind the United States at the top...

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Reflections on the Horn of Africa Drought: Jesus, Stalin and Casey Anthony

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Cry for Stalin runs into lunch wall

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DMK leader MK Stalin detained

DMK president M Karunanidhi's son and party treasurer M K Stalin was on Saturday detained by police for staging a road roko in neighbouring Tiruvarur district. Police said Stalin, former deputy chief minister, and some of his aides were picked up after...

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Attending Zara Phillips' Yacht Party, Kate Middleton Recycles Dress Again

Kate Middleton has pulled another outfit repeat for Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall's pre-wedding party. Joining husband Prince William and other guests at the Friday, July 29 bash, the Duchess of Cambridge looked lovely in the same emerald green dress...

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The importance of being earnest – and Amitabh Bachchan

In his forthcoming film ‘Aarakshan‘, Amitabh Bachchan plays an idealist teacher who despises the caste system, but questions the pertinence of reservations, says The Times of India.Speaking at St Xavier’s College, Kolkata, the actor said, according...

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Zara Phillips' royal wedding details

(CBS) Back in April, Prince William and Kate Middleton married in a lavish ceremony broadcast around the world. When William's cousin Zara Phillips marries on Saturday, it will be a much quieter affair.There will still be a host of royal guests - including...

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Syrian activists vow daily Ramadan protests

Syrian activists have called for daily protests during the Muslim holy month, expected to begin on Monday, as Syrians braced Friday for more anti-government demonstrations, dpa reported.In a statement posted on Facebook, activists from the restive central...

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