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George Ferris: Here are all 10 of Google's animal odd couples
Google's latest doodle combines two events. The love-themed amusement park celebrates Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, who invented the Ferris wheel. Clicking on the heart-button located in the center of the doodle makes the two Ferris wheels spin. When they stop, a new couple is formed and they go on a date. Much like real-life dating, some of these dates end well and others, well, let's just say the other dates shouldn't expect a second one. Have you seen all of the couples? If not, here's your chance to see the curious pairs.
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In Pictures: 9/11 10th anniversary
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In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/12
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In Pictures: From Paris with snow
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Paris snow tapers off, but travel and tourism still affected
Paris snow is unusual, but not unique. The Eiffel Tower and most forms of travel were hampered by the Paris snow.
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In Pictures: From Paris with snow
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Europe on alert: fall 2010 terror plots
Al Qaeda-linked terror threats in Europe this fall put intelligence and security forces, as well as the public, on edge. Most recently, Germany ramped up its security in anticipation of a possible attack. Below, an overview of those threats and incidents:
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Osama bin Laden threatens French troops, criticizes France burqa ban
Osama bin Laden said France’s ban on Islamic full-face veils for women, like the niqab or the burqa, was unjust, and justified Al Qaeda attacks on French soldiers in Afghanistan.
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Saudis warn France of an Al Qaeda attack. Are they right?
The Saudis have gleaned significant intelligence over 10 years of pursuing Al Qaeda affiliates in the Arabian Peninsula. But AQAP hasn't yet shown it can attack the West.
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CNN says Pakistan protecting Osama bin Laden; France on alert for terrorist attacks
CNN cites an unnamed NATO official who charges that members of Pakistan's intelligence service are giving shelter to Osama bin Laden in the country's northwest.
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As French strikes continue, unions take aim at Sarkozy
French strikes against pension reforms continued today. A large protest is expected this weekend as unions and the French Left continue to take on President Nicolas Sarkozy.
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France warns travelers of increased terrorist threat in Britain
France warned its citizens traveling to Britain to be especially vigilant, saying a terrorist attack on public transport or tourist sites is 'highly likely.'
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US issues travel alert for Americans in Europe
The US State Department issued a travel alert on Sunday for American traveling in Europe after Western intelligence agencies last week uncovered an Al Qaeda plot to wage attacks on European cities.
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Was a Mumbai-style terror attack really 'foiled'?
Public evidence out so far of a Mumbai-style terror attack contains claims that a group of men was hoping to kill people in London, but had no operatives in place, no weapons, and little in the way of logistics.
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France unusually rattled as reports of Europe terror plots emerge
Reports of a possible Al Qaeda terror plot in Europe that would involve Mumbai-style strikes in Britain, France, and Germany come as France is on alert for unrelated threats.
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Al Qaeda plot in Europe possibly revealed by German terror suspect
The Al Qaeda plot was reportedly a coordinated Mumbai-style attack on major cities in Britain, France, Germany, and possibly the United States.
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Eiffel Tower bomb threat was the second in two weeks
Eiffel Tower bomb threat: The warning came as French officials have been on alert for possible terror attacks on crowded targets.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/28
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/16
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Eiffel Tower bomb threat was false alarm, say police
Eiffel Tower: Visitors are returning to the iconic Paris landmark after police say that they have found nothing suspicious.
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Eiffel Tower evacuated; reports of bomb alert
Eiffel Tower and its immediate surroundings have been evacuated amid French news reports of a bomb alert.
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Five countries challenging Google
Online privacy has become a key civil liberty battleground. Companies such as Facebook and Google are amassing data about users' choices and activities, which businesses – and governments – would like access to. Across Europe, a backlash against the storage of online users data is growing. In Germany almost 35,000 people, including Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, sued their own government over the issue. Here are five countries where Google faces privacy, censorship, or other fights.
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Michelle Obama Spain trip sparks class resentment
Michelle Obama took an expensive five-day trip to Spain with her daughter Sasha, prompting charges of elitism and speculation about the cost to taxpayers. Democrats counter that criticism of Michelle Obama's personal travels was out of bounds.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/19
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Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris
A magnificent stroll through Parisian lives.
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Solar eclipse Sunday can be seen only on Easter Island
Solar eclipse on Sunday will be visible only on Easter Island in the South Pacific.
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Tour de France 101: Where does it go?
This year's Tour de France is considered one of the toughest in years, including two ascents of the notorious Col du Tourmalet in the Pyrenées.
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In Pictures: Fireworks: A party in the sky
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France's World Cup soccer woes rock French society
The meltdown of France's World Cup team - both on and off the pitch - have shaken all walks of French society. The team has become a metaphor for everything seen as wrong in France today – politics, race, wealth, and too much individualism.
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