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Los Angeles police say ‘Soul Train’ host Don Cornelius dies of self-inflicted … – Washington Post
Globe and Mail Los Angeles police say 'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dies of self-inflicted …Washington PostLOS ANGELES — Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of TV's “Soul Train” who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style, died early Wednesday of... »
Neil Young building digital music device for downloading – Reuters
USA TODAY Neil Young building digital music device for downloadingReutersBy Lucas Shaw New York, Jan 31 (TheWrap.com) – Neil Young said Tuesday that he is picking up where Steve Jobs left off, working on a device that can offer digital music without sacrificing quality as iTunes, Amazon and others have done.Neil Young: Steve Jobs... »
Syrian Troops Retaking Some Damascus Suburbs – Voice of America
CBC.ca Syrian Troops Retaking Some Damascus SuburbsVoice of AmericaJanuary 30, 2012 Syrian Troops Retaking Some Damascus Suburbs VOA News Syrian opposition activists say government troops have re-taken control of several Damascus suburbs in heavy fighting with the rebels leading a 10-month long uprising against …Fighting Escalates in Syria as Opposition Rejects Russian PlanNew York... »
What is the Strait of Hormuz? Can Iran shut off access to oil? – Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk What is the Strait of Hormuz? Can Iran shut off access to oil?Los Angeles TimesIran has been threatening to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The waterway is bordered to the north by Iran, and its closure could cut off access to... »
MegaUpload file sharing site shut down for piracy by Feds – Los Angeles Times
Sydney Morning Herald MegaUpload file sharing site shut down for piracy by FedsLos Angeles TimesThe Department of Justice announced Thursday that it has conducted a major action to shut down MegaUpload, a popular file-sharing site widely used for free downloads of movies and television shows. After receiving indictments from a grand jury in …Hackers... »
Katy Perry Tweets People’s Choice Awards Thanks After Ceremony No-Show – E! Online
E! Online Katy Perry Tweets People's Choice Awards Thanks After Ceremony No-ShowE! OnlineDespite—for exceedingly obvious reasons—Katy Perry deciding to pull out of her planned appearance at the People's Choice Awards last night, the singer nonetheless took time out to show her gratitude to fans for making her the winningest (albeit in …Katy Perry Thanks... »
Mental decline can start at 45, study finds – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Mental decline can start at 45, study findsUSA TODAYBy Steven Reinberg, HealthDay — Sorry, Boomers, but a new study suggests that memory, reasoning and comprehension can start to slip as early as age 45. "It is widely believed that cognitive ability does not decline before the age of 60. …Study: Cognitive Decline... »
Study: Cognitive Decline Sets in as Early as Age 45 – TIME
TIME Study: Cognitive Decline Sets in as Early as Age 45TIMEOur brains become less sharp as we age, but when does the decline actually start? You might be surprised By Laura Blue | January 6, 2012 | + A new study of British civil servants shows that cognitive skills such as memory and reasoning... »
Top Republican predicts House will kill 2-month tax – Reuters
USA TODAY Top Republican predicts House will kill 2-month taxReuters1 of 4. Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) walks from the House Chamber after the passage of the $1 trillion omnibus spending package on Capitol Hill in Washington December 16, 2011. By Donna Smith and Rachelle Younglai WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The …Boehner Says... »
Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing – Wall Street Journal
USA Today Sandusky Waives Preliminary HearingWall Street JournalBELLEFONTE, Pa.—Former Pennsylvania State University football coach Jerry Sandusky on Tuesday unexpectedly waived his right to a preliminary hearing, a procedure in which he would have faced his accusers in open court …Sandusky waives preliminary hearing on sex abuse chargesUSA TodaySandusky waives hearing, delays facing accusersCBS NewsSandusky... »