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Blog Bits: Change in Cuba; Obama's weakness; no fun on Facebook - Kansas City Star

Blog Bits: Change in Cuba; Obama's weakness; no fun on Facebook
Kansas City Star, MO - 36 minutes ago
I’m over Facebook. Maybe I’m growing out of it, or maybe my standards for ways of wasting time are becoming more discerning, but I’m officially done with

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Is America Ready for a Gay 'Idol'? - The Associated Press


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Is America Ready for a Gay 'Idol'?
The Associated Press - 56 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) - No finalist has ever been portrayed as openly gay during the past six seasons of "American Idol." With more details about contestants' personal lives being exposed - both on the show and unofficially online - that could change,
Former stripper allowed to stay on "Idol" Reuters
Idol Strips Back Another Scandal E! Online
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James Dominant, but Doesn’t Steal Show - New York Times


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James Dominant, but Doesn’t Steal Show
New York Times - 2 hours ago
By HOWARD BECK LeBron James passed through the Knicks’ twisted corner of the universe Wednesday night and, despite his celestial talents, was nearly overshadowed by a spectator in a salmon-and-beige houndstooth coat.
LeBron Goes 50-10 for Only the Third Time in the Last 20 Years AOL SPORTS
Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James overshadowed by Marbury's return The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
HoopsWorld - New York Daily News - Rotoworld.com - The Associated Press
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Warrick helps Grizzlies halt nine-game skid with win over Nets - Sports Network


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Warrick helps Grizzlies halt nine-game skid with win over Nets
Sports Network - 57 minutes ago
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Hakim Warrick scored a season-high 25 points and pulled down seven rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies snap a nine-game losing streak with a 97-93 win over the New Jersey Nets at FedEx Forum.
NBA: Memphis 100, New Jersey 93 United Press International
Grizzlies Top Nets 100-93 to End Skid The Associated Press
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Smiley face of PC Britain - The Sun

Smiley face of PC Britain
The Sun - 1 hour ago
By JOHN TROUP A SCHOOL has been blasted for covering pupils’ heads with smiley faces on its website. Parents and child protection groups said it was political correctness gone mad - and made a laughing stock of the children.
PC overkill for school's internet newsletter Telegraph.co.uk
School slammed over web photos The Press Association
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Staal scores twice as Carolina downs Atlanta - Sports Network


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Staal scores twice as Carolina downs Atlanta
Sports Network - 1 hour ago
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Eric Staal posted two goals and an assist, as the Carolina Hurricanes doubled up the Atlanta Thrashers, 6-3, at Philips Arena.
NHL: Carolina 6, Atlanta 3 United Press International
Staal Leads Hurricanes Past Thrashers The Associated Press
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Food-Service Workers Rally to Press Demands With Operator of … - New York Times


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Food-Service Workers Rally to Press Demands With Operator of
New York Times - 1 hour ago
By SEWELL CHAN Hundreds of cafeteria and other food-service workers rallied in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon for higher wages and improved benefits as part of a continuing battle between the Aramark Corporation and Unite Here,
Goldman bandwagon draws Wall Streeters USA Today
On the Menu at Goldman? A Union Protest Conde Nast Portfolio
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PM's top aide set off storm with Obama NAFTA leak - Globe and Mail


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PM's top aide set off storm with Obama NAFTA leak
Globe and Mail - 4 hours ago
OTTAWA - The leak of a confidential diplomatic discussion that rocked the US presidential campaign began with an offhand remark to journalists from the Prime Minister's chief of staff, Ian Brodie.
Obama Leak May Have Been Illegal: PM 580 CFRA Radio
Harper says Obama leak might have been illegal, launches probe The Canadian Press
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Asif cleared in five corruption cases - Pakistan Dawn


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Asif cleared in five corruption cases
Pakistan Dawn - 1 hour ago
By Mudassir Raja RAWALPINDI, March 5: Two accountability courts dismissed five corruption cases against PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari here on Wednesday, clearing the way for him to hold government office.
Bhutto party to meet on Pakistan PM choice AFP
Charges Dropped Against Bhutto Widower The Associated Press
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House hearing tackles feud between NFL, cable operators - USA Today


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House hearing tackles feud between NFL, cable operators
USA Today - 1 hour ago
By Michael Hiestand, USA TODAY The NFL and cable operators who aren't carrying the league-owned NFL Network took their longstanding feud to Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
NFL chief attacks cable TV practices Austin American-Statesman
NFL Network Considering FCC Complaint Multichannel News
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