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Cleveland kidnappings: Was Ariel Castro record of abuse a red flag? (+video)
What if Ariel Castro’s past record of domestic violence had resulted in legal action? Could it have led authorities to discover that he was holding three women in his house? Could it have prevented the kidnappings?
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Photoshop's future: Adobe ditches $2,599 price tag for $50 subscriptions
Effective immediately, Adobe will offer its design and development tools under the banner of Creative Cloud. The fee? 50 bucks a month
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Hollande's popularity hits new lows after a year at France's helm
President François Hollande was expected to bring about reform and fight austerity when he took office a year ago. But his term so far has been mired in protest and scandal.
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Terrorism & Security Israel tries to tamp down Syrian anger after killing dozens of its elite soldiers (+video)
Israel is straining to arrest a slide toward regional conflict after staging an airstrike on a military facility outside Damascus, reportedly to stop a transfer of weapons to Hezbollah.
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Africa Monitor Sudan: Mine collapse highlights challenges in quest to become leading gold producer
Gold has taken on new importance in Sudan since its oil-rich southern region became an independent country in 2011.
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Twitter-hacking Syrian Electronic Army: How much state support does it have?
The Twitter hacks by the Syrian Electronic Army – the most recent hit The Guardian – reflect a shift toward disseminating propaganda and attacking Syria’s perceived enemies in the media.
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Change Agent Saudi Arabia launches first campaign to stop violence against women
Abuse of women has been a taboo subject, but in a bold first step a new advertising campaign encourages female victims to come out of hiding.
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Terrorism & Security Site of assassination attempt on Syrian prime minister sends warning to regime
The Syrian prime minister escaped the bombing unharmed, but the attack – in one of Damascus's wealthiest neighborhoods – shows the safe zone for regime members is shrinking.
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Verizon Wireless wants to buy out Vodaphone's stake for $100 billion
Verizon Wireless is eyeing a $100 billion bid to buy out Vodaphone's 45 percent stake in the company. Vodaphone investors and analysts have said that the $100 billion figure is too low for its share in Verizon Wireless.
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Terrorism & Security Kidnapped Syrian bishops still missing, despite reports otherwise
The churches of two prominent Syrian Orthodox bishops reportedly kidnapped in northern Syria were unable to verify a claim that the pair had been released by their armed rebel captors.
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Canada alleges Al Qaeda plot from Iran, but Tehran's involvement unlikely (+video)
Shiite Iran and Sunni Al Qaeda have long had a hostile relationship. While state involvement appears unlikely, Tehran has less control over the country's far east.
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Terrorism & Security Taliban seize international hostages from helicopter
A helicopter carrying foreign nationals made an emergency landing due to poor weather conditions in Afghanistan, where they were seized by the Taliban.
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The New Economy IRS to close for five days: this week in the economy
The IRS will shut its doors to the public for five days in the coming months due to federal budget cuts. IRS closure dates and other news from around the economy this week.
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Terrorism & Security Pre-election violence rocks Baghdad, capped with cafe bombing today
Today's bomb attack in Baghdad is only the latest in a series of attacks ahead of tomorrow's provincial elections, which are considered an important test of Iraq's post-war stability.
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Terrorism & Security North Korea prepared to restart talks, raising hope for eased tensions
Some say that while Pyongyang's preconditions are unrealistic, its statement provides a noteworthy change in recent tone.
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Texas: Fertilizer plant blast injures hundreds
An explosion from a fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas (north of Waco) on Wednesday left hundreds injured and some trapped in buildings. A nursing home, a middle school and private homes were among the buildings damaged in the subsequent blaze.
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Terrorism & Security Bomb blast in southern India raises concern about rising terrorism in Bangalore
A bomb blast near the BJP party headquarters in Bangalore on Wednesday left 16 people injured, including eight policemen.
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Boston Marathon bombing: '6L' mark, circuit boards may be key clues (+video)
Investigators have scoured the crime scene of the Boston Marathon bombing for every possible physical clue. A crucial task is to collect as many bomb fragments as possible, to track where the parts came from and who bought such items.
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Giant snail invasion forces Floridians to walk for their lives
The African giant land snail, a notorious invasive species, is attempting to establish itself in Florida, say officials.
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Saving Money Five electronics that won't get any cheaper
Over the years, several electronics devices have refused to drop in price. It might be time to go ahead and take the plunge on that Blu-ray player.
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British Euroskeptics claim Thatcher, but was she in their camp? (+video)
Though held up today by British Euroskeptics as an icon, the late prime minister left a legacy in Europe that is not as one-sided as it might at first appear.
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Terrorism & Security Foreign ministers struggle to find common ground on Syrian conflict (+video)
Russia has been unmoving in its opposition to stronger action against the Assad regime, putting it at odds with the rest of the G8, meeting today in London, on how to resolve the Syrian conflict.
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Worst lapse in years: Fed probes early release of minutes
More than 100 people received Federal Reserve policy minutes some 24 hours before their scheduled release. Federal Reserve and federal regulators are looking to see if any stocks or other securities were traded based on the information.
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USA Update Bradley Manning trial may include Navy SEAL from Osama bin Laden raid
Prosecutors charge Pfc. Bradley Manning with 'aiding the enemy' in leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks. They want to call as a witness a Navy SEAL involved in the Osama bin Laden raid.
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Terrorism & Security Just how bothered is Beijing about North Korea?
While neither Beijing nor Washington want to see North Korea's belligerence explode into actual conflict, Beijing is not willing to push Pyongyang too hard for fear of toppling the regime.
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