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Will Oscar host Seth MacFarlane be asked back? Probably not.
Seth MacFarlane's Oscar hosting gig, full of low-brow and sexist jokes, received mixed reviews. The Academy struggles to reach a younger audience and remain a family-friendly show.
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Oscar winners: 2013 a night of surprises, pleasant and not so much (+video)
Oscar winners of 2013 included some upsets, such as Ang Lee as Best Director, for 'Life of Pi.' But some movie insiders saw Oscar night as unsettling, including first lady Michelle Obama's involvement.
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Kansas City, St. Louis hit by fast-moving snowstorm (+video)
A snowstorm is hammering the plains region, but meteorologists say it's not enough to ease harmful drought conditions that have plagued the area for the past two years.
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Chuck Hagel, Vietnam vet: Would time as a 'grunt' be a plus at Pentagon?
If confirmed by the Senate, Chuck Hagel would become the first Vietnam veteran – and the first enlisted soldier – to hold the post of Defense secretary. To many military veterans, that matters.
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New UC logo: Marketing blunder? Or is storm of criticism overblown?
The venerable University of California traded in its traditional logo for something modern, eliciting a New Media blast of derision. Some experts say the storm over the new UC logo will pass.
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Was Penn State's former president part of a 'conspiracy of silence'? (+video)
Penn State University's former president Graham Spanier became the highest ranking official charged in the Sandusky sex abuse scandal on Thursday. Two other formerly high-ranking Penn State officials face similar charges.
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Why Midwest drought could have been much worse for some corn farmers
Estimates suggest that drought-resistant corn breeds might have diminished potential crop losses by one-quarter this year – a development with major implications for a hotter, more crowded world.
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Humongous Roman mosaic found under farmer's field in Turkey (+video)
So far, the researchers have revealed about 40 percent of the mosaic. The floor is in 'pristine' condition, and would have fronted an open-air marble swimming pool flanked by porticos.
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US drought: how it could impact food, water needs around the world
The effects of the widespread US drought could range from higher utility prices and industry costs in the developed world to population displacements and political unrest in less developed regions.
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Why Sarah Palin's pick could triumph in Nebraska's US Senate race in fall
Tuesday's victory by Deb Fischer, who had the endorsement of Sarah Palin in the Nebraska GOP Senate primary, is an upset. But Fischer may in fact be the strongest Republican to run against Democrat Bob Kerrey, analysts say.
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Nebraska's GOP Senate primary: another tea party surprise?
A late surge for Sarah Palin's pick for the Nebraska primary could topple yet another GOP establishment candidate, in a race that could help determine control of the US Senate.
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Obama fast-tracks part of Keystone XL pipeline (+video)
After rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline proposal in January, President Obama gives a green light to its southern leg – a bid to ease a key bottleneck to new oil supplies and defuse critics on gas prices.
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How global warming created tiny horses
About 56 million years ago, a massive release of carbon dioxide heated the earth's surface by about 10 degrees over 175,000 years. Many mammals responded to this by shrinking.
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Buffett buys a newspaper. Time to invest in news?
Warren Buffett's $200 million deal to acquire the Omaha World-Herald is no investor's home run. But it does signal that well-run local newspapers have a profitable future.
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Indians rally against a boom in corruption
As in China and other fast-rising economies, boom times are known to produce corruption cases. Now, social activists in India are pushing back with mass protests.
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Ashton Kutcher joins 'Two and a Half Men.' Will the show do better or worse?
Ashton Kutcher replaces Charlie Sheen, but it’s unlikely that he’ll play the same character. Several TV shows that have made key changes in the cast have done well – but not all.
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Indiana ruling signals tough legal fight for Planned Parenthood
A federal judge refused to order an injunction on Wednesday against a first-in-the-nation law signed by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels that cuts funding to Planned Parenthood.
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The Oscars: In 'King's Speech' and 'Social Network,' media are the message
Two Best Picture contenders at the Oscars, 'King's Speech' and 'The Social Network,' revolve around the advent of new forms of communication. Why that theme resounds with audiences.
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Should producer convert R-rated 'The King's Speech' into family fare?
'The King's Speech' was given an R rating solely for the use of profanity in some key scenes. As the producer reportedly considers re-editing the Oscar-nominated movie, the idea is getting poor reviews.
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Study: Ogling women makes them worse at math
A new study has found that women who have been ogled by men before taking a math quiz perform worse than those who were not subject to subtle objectification.
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College tuition: Judge throws out suit against illegals
College tuition suit claimed Nebraskans' taxes were subsidizing illegals' education. Judge rules plaintiffs should seek federal action.
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Neb. college tuition rates will remain low for illegal immigrants
A judge in Nebraska says some illegal immigrants can pay in-state college tuition rates.
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When taxes rise next year, will the rich avoid them?
Extreme tax avoidance could frustrate Obama's plans to trim the deficit.
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Sizzle surrounds ‘Avatar’ as industry anticipates new phase for movies
Technological wizardry of ‘Avatar’ is more than a gimmick and could transform filmmaking, insiders say.
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Vegetables popular for fall outdoor decorating
Vegetables such as peppers, lettuce, beets, eggplant, and sweet potatoes can all be used for outdoor decoration.
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