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Woman who died on hospital floor called 'beautiful person'

News – To people around the world who have seen the video, Esmin Green is a symbol of a health-care system that seems to have failed horribly.

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'Carol Burnett' star Harvey Korman dies at 81

Celebrities – Harvey Korman, the tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to "The Carol Burnett Show" and on the big screen in "Blazing Saddles," died Thursday. He was 81.

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Amazing fish flight caught on video - Science- msnbc.com

Science – A Japanese TV crew has filmed what is believed to be the longest flight of a flying fish ever recorded.

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Masturbation 'cuts cancer risk'

Men – Men could reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer through regular masturbation, researchers suggest.

View Story Discuss (8) (news.bbc.co.uk) 81 days ago by AnnaCarenina

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The Top 10 Banned Films of the 20th Century

Movies – Unbelievable, absurd, and downright unnecessary, or simply masterpieces ahead of their time? You decide as you enjoy this look at the top 10 banned films of the 20th century.

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New Beer's Eve: Happy days were here again

Do No Evil – Breweries and beer lovers around the country are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the return of beer on April 7, 1933, as the Prohibition era was drawing to a close.

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Employers Slashed 80,000 Jobs In March

Careers & Jobs – At the same time, the national unemployment rate rose from 4.8 percent to 5.1 percent, the clearest signal yet that the economy may already be in a recession.

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Propeller Sustainability Series: "FOOD, Part 3"

News – Let's face it, for most of us trying to change our eating habits is really tough. If you're like me, you cave to the crave, which in my case means beer and chicken skin.

View Story Discuss (5) (newsquake.netscape.com) 104 days ago by Alexia

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Propeller Sustainability Series: "FOOD, Part 2"

News – Learn about eating local, and all the benefits that come with it.

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Shaman Jones

Music – I use the word "perfect" about once a year. There just isn't that much these days that merits such an august description. For the last four weeks in Los Angeles, however, there has been.

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Wrigley Field May End Up Changing Names

Sports – The chief executive officer of the Tribune Company said he may sell the naming right to Wrigley Field and would not hesitate to do so.

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Reports: Several people shot at Northern Illinois University

News – Chicago Sun-Times says gunman, who opened fire in a lecture building, is dead Local hospital says it expects to receive 15 patients, has treated at least two University had ordered student body to seek shelter, and it canceled classes Law enforcement official says that shooter used at least a shotgun

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NQ:The Week in Photos 02/08

News – A photo, as the saying goes, is worth a thousand words. And the right photo--the revelatory image--can be worth a great deal more. In that spirit, we've put together ten pictures that capture the turbulent events of the past week.

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GOP sources: Romney to suspend campaign

Politics – Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will suspend his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

View Story Discuss (834) (cnn.com) 150 days ago by AlphaGnosis

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NQ: Blogging Super Tuesday

News – John McCain emerged as the Republican victor last night, with a surprisingly strong Huckabee and a surprisingly weak Romney in his wake. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama split the Democratic pie in half, and may end up taking their battle clear to the convention floor. Interesting times, aren't they?

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