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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes
Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
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Man Asian Literary Prize: the nominees for 2012
Check out the five nominees on the short list for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.
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Anthony Davis eyebrows and 5 weird pro sports trademarks
Anthony Davis, the presumed first overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, has trademarked his famed unibrow and phrases like "Fear the brow" and "raise the brow." 2012 has been a big year for sports trademarks. Here are 5 of the best.
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4 ways Congress can help American businesses
The US unemployment hovers around 8.2 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is struggling to remain above 12,000. The message is clear: This recovery from the Great Recession is still fragile. Legislators should focus their attention on these four straightforward policy changes to help American commerce.
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College rankings: Which countries have the best education systems?
A new higher education ranking focuses on evaluating quality by countries as a whole, rather than specific academic institutions. Here are some of the findings:
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Beyond Stuxnet: massively complex Flame malware ups ante for cyberwar
Flame is something new in cyberwar, experts say. It can take screenshots and record audio on infected computers. The malware was almost certainly made by a nation-state.
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China's evolving relationship with 'barbarians'
China, which used to officially refer to foreigners as 'barbarians,' has a long history of xenophobia. The issue is at the forefront again after two high-profile incidents with foreigners.
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Man-to-dolphin conversation? Scientists can now talk like dolphins
A new device mimics the sound of dolphins, allowing scientists to possibly start communicating in the language that dolphins speak.
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EU still looking for way forward on Greece, growth, and euro zone
The latest summit in Brussels concluded with wide agreement that something needs to be done but with little consensus on what to do.
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The difficulty of supporting activists such as Chen Guangchen in China
Being a qualified lawyer gives lawyers who support activists such as Chen Guangchen a measure of protection, but they are still vulnerable to all kinds of official pressure.
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'Ring of Fire' eclipse delights millions in Asia, US (+video)
A solar eclipse was visible to millions Sunday when the moon hid the sun, creating a 'ring of fire.' It was the first annular eclipse seen in Japan since 1839, and it was broadcast live on TV.
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China rails at 30 percent tariff on solar panels
China says the US is "deliberately provoking trade friction in the clean energy sector." The US says Chinese exporters were dumping cut-price solar panels in the US market.
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College rankings: Which countries have the best education systems?
A new higher education ranking focuses on evaluating quality by countries as a whole, rather than specific academic institutions. Here are some of the findings:
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The PTA arrives in Mexico's schools
Parent-teacher associations are the face of the US public school system, but it is only recently that parents are starting to penetrate the hallways of Mexico's schools.
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After falling, stocks recover from Europe elections
Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis. In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.
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Paper Economy Hong Kong bubble? Housing prices rise.
In February, the price of residential properties in Hong Kong increased a notable 2.05 percent since January and climbed 5.96 percent above the level seen in February 2011.
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Stock market fallout: Europe elections spook traders
Stock market in Athens plunges 8 percent at one point after Greek election points to no clear winner. Stock market reaction elsewhere in Europe is negative.
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Chen's victory an isolated case, say Chinese activists
If China allows activist Chen Guangcheng to leave with his family, it will be an individual victory unlikely to usher in better treatment for other dissidents.
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Chapter & Verse How a murder changed China as it moved toward World War II
Paul French, author of 'Midnight in Peking,' tells how the murder of a British diplomat's teenage daughter shook both Chinese and foreigners in pre-war Peking.
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Can China, US strike a new deal on blind dissident? (+video)
Chen Guangcheng, a blind Chinese activist, has upended an earlier agreement between China and the US, disrupting a visit to Beijing by Hillary Clinton.
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Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng: What we know now
Activist lawyer Chen Guangcheng left the US Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday of his own volition, US and Chinese officials said, but reports quickly surfaced that he changed his mind.
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Clinton arrives in Beijing, but blind lawyer's case casts shadow
Human rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng escaped from house arrest and is presently being sheltered in the US embassy; his status is sure to impact Secretary Clinton's arrival for high-level talks.
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May Day: Around the world, anger and fear
Continuing economic turmoil around the globe gave this year's May Day rallies an undertone of angry class conflict.
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Stock market fallout from Spain downgrade? Quiet.
Stock market reaction muted in Germany, France, Britain, and US. First estimate of US GDP in first quarter could sway stock market sentiment.
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Apple earnings lift stocks worldwide
Apple earnings exceeded expectations, causing stock markets to rise from Japan to Germany. US stock futures also get a boost from Apple earnings.
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The Circle Bastiat How can Venezuela be so rich in resources, but so low in supplies?
In the modern world, a country’s natural resources have very little to do whether goods are on the nation’s shelves for people to buy. Venezuela is a prime example.
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Illegal immigration slows almost to a standstill
The number of illegal immigrants from Mexico, the largest source of migrants, has dropped by the largest margin since the Great Depression.
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Horizons Diablo 3 beta throws open doors, this weekend only
Diablo 3, the much-anticipated fantasy game, is scheduled for launch in North America on May 15. In the meantime, you can get your hands on the Diablo 3 beta version.
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Stock market gets boost from earnings, Germany
Stock market futures in US as well as exchanges across Europe buoyed by German business optimism, US earnings. German stock market up 1 percent.
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Modern Parenthood Obama Romney dog wars: cultural lessons for the dinner table
"Obama eats dog!" "Romney cages dog on car roof!" Wipe away the political rhetoric and the dog wars is a great dinner table topic about different cultures.
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