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Reagan's 100th birthday: 10 defining moments

American's 40th president, Ronald Reagan, would have turned 100 on Sunday.
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Newt Gingrich bids farewell: After messy campaign, what next?

Don't expect Newt Gingrich to fade from view entirely after he formally suspends his campaign Wednesday. In a farewell video, he mentions plans that sound a lot like a continued campaign.
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Obama 'nerd prom' jokes: Did he go too far? (+video)

At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend, President Obama went after every subgroup gathered in the giant ballroom – as well as Mitt Romney.
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Jimmy Kimmel wows Washington's 'Nerd Prom.' What's he get paid for that? (+video)

A little sleuthing of public documents from past White House Correpondents' Dinners suggests the night's entertainment, Jimmy Kimmel, netted in the vicinity of $50k for his comedic services.
Jimmy Kimmel cracks wise at Washington’s ‘Nerd Prom’ (+video)

President Obama was pretty funny at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night. But late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel was the real funny man, targeting just about every class of Washington celebrity.
Secret Service now investigating El Salvador trip

The agency is concerned that agents may have hired strippers and prostitutes there as well when the President visited last year.
Prostitution scandal now implicates twelfth member of military

With a dozen Secret Service personnel also implicated, the total number of individuals involved in the prostitution scandal has reached 25.
More firings expected in Secret Service scandal

The chairman of a House committee investigating a Secret Service prostitution scandal predicted more firings as key lawmakers expressed confidence that the agency will effectively deal with the incident.
Whitney Houston autopsy report: Signs of cocaine use

Whitney Houston had drug paraphernalia in her hotel room, according to the autopsy report released Wednesday. Cocaine was listed as a contributing factor in her death.
Cocaine a factor in Whitney Houston drowning, says LA coroner

Whitney Houston drowned but heart disease and chronic cocaine use were contributing factors, according to the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. The exact amount of cocaine in Whitney Houston's body will be revealed in two weeks.
Storm, tornadoes damage Missouri, Illinois, Kansas; kill 9

An apparent twister rolled through Branson, Mo. just before 1 a.m. and seemed to hopscotch up the city's main roadway, ripping roofs off hotels and damaging some of the city's famed music theaters dangerously close to the start of the heavy tourism season. At least 37 people were reported hurt, mostly with cuts and bruises.
Whitney Houston investigation: Too soon to tell if drugs involved

Whitney Houston: Toxicology test results won't be known for weeks. L.A. officials wouldn't comment on the prescription drugs found in Whitney Houston's hotel room.
"The Artist" leads the Golden Globes in nominations, but others not far behind

The Hollywood Foreign Press Asssociation's annual awards are considered strong predictors for Oscar glory.
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After Iraq: What will history say?

As the last US forces leave, we see the eight-year intervention in Iraq only as a sketchy outline. WIth time, a clearer picture will emerge -- and a softer memory may descend.
Should President Reagan shooter John Hinckley get more freedom?

In court this week, experts are debating whether John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Reagan 30 years ago, should be allowed greater freedom away from the psychiatric hospital where he’s been held ever since.
Terrorism & Security
US warns of 'imminent' terror threat in Kenya as Al Shabab promises 'open war'

The US embassy in Nairobi said Saturday that it had received 'credible information of an imminent threat of terrorist attacks directed at prominent Kenyan facilities and areas where foreigners are known to congregate.....'
Culture Cafe
'Raising Hope' creator offers hints for new season

'Raising Hope' creator Greg Garcia talks inspiration for the show and Greyson Chance's appearance.
The New Economy
On Facebook, Twitter, influence can become profit

Companies are beginning to harness social media's new ROI – return on influence – by making it personal on their Facebook, Twitter sites.
Chapter & Verse
Are we awash in a sea of fabricated reviews?

Increasingly, writers-for-hire are paid to write glowing online reviews of books they haven’t read.
Human trafficking: Private citizens deputized in the global fight

Travel companies, airlines, and other parts of corporate America are starting to provide training programs to help employees recognize human trafficking. Will heightened awareness help detect more trafficking cases?
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Cape Town's Muslim residents regret not reading the fine print

Residents of the mostly Muslim Bo-Kaap neighborhood in Cape Town welcomed the establishment of a 'dry' hotel in their area, not realizing it could be easily sold to another company looking to sell liquor.
Reagan's 100th birthday: 10 defining moments

American's 40th president, Ronald Reagan, would have turned 100 on Sunday.
Robert De Niro earns DeMille lifetime honor at Globes

Robert De Niro will receive the honor at the Golden Globes awards ceremony Jan. 16, actor Kevin Spacey announced at a news conference Tuesday.
Geithner calls for currency appreciation

Japan called US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner 'unrealistic,' while India doubted he would have support among emerging economies at the G20 summit next month.
Africa Monitor
Nigeria explosion: Independence celebrations marred by violence

The Nigeria explosion prompts blogger Jeremy Weate, an Abuja resident, to wonder if there's anything to celebrate on Nigerian Independence Day.
Difference Maker
Jimmy Pham went back to Vietnam to help lift others out of poverty

His training program in Vietnam pulls poor youths off the streets and sends them into good jobs at hotels and restaurants.