Despite the horror of it all, one of the most amusing stories of the day involves the public reaction to Britain's Royal Horticultural Society's decision to allow the ...
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Read more.Caroline Kennedy's Jury Service Echoes Her Father's Stance on Drug Crimes
For the first time in fifty years, a member of the Kennedy family yesterday decided not to impose a mandatory minimum sentence on a man accused of a drug crime ...
Read more.The Effort to Help the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado
The country is here to help. While the death tolls fluctuate and the ongoing recovery operation toils away, people are not staying put and are already figuring out ways to ...
Read more.Have You Forgotten About 'The Wolverine'?
Between the billion dollar behemoth that is Iron Man and the hotly anticipated Man of Steel, it can be easy to forget there's a third superhero movie coming out ...
Read more.Chelsea Clinton's Secret Job
Today in celebrity news: Chelsea Clinton has been working at NYU somewhat undercover, Arnold and Maria aren't quite over, and Ashton meets the parents.
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OptionsNorth Korean captors free Chinese fishing boat crew
The mysterious circumstances resemble those of an abduction a year ago.
DALIAN, China — After being held for more than two weeks, a Chinese fishing vessel and its crew were released ...
Read more.Iraq car bombings leave dozens dead
The continuing violence fuels fears that Iraq is sliding back into chaos and on the verge of splintering.
BAGHDAD — Car bombs around Iraq killed at least 65 people Monday amid ...
Read more.Syria's military shows unexpected resilience
The government force's onslaught in Qusair has confounded predictions that the Syrian government's days were numbered.
BEIRUT — The military onslaught this week against the strategic Syrian town of ...
Read more.North Korea seizes another Chinese fishing boat, crew
The captors demand a ransom of nearly $100,000 for the boat and 16 Chinese crew members, according to reports.
DALIAN, China — Among fishermen in this historic seaport city, the ...
Read more.From four Iranians, four views of the coming election
Elections are scheduled in Iran for June 14, the first presidential balloting since the disputed 2009 vote.
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OptionsDimon Is the Dow's Best Friend Today
Can Its New CEO Lead Chesapeake to Greatness?
Should Enerplus Unload Assets?
While many companies are panicking to sell off assets, Enerplus can hold back if it wants to.
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Get Rich Slowly - Personal Finance That Makes Sense.
OptionsHow to save for college, though begrudgingly
This is a post from staff writer Robert Brokamp of The Motley Fool. Robert is a Certified Financial Planner and the adviser for The Motley Fool’s Rule Your Retirement ...
Read more.My plans for a fun and frugal summer
This post is by staff writer Honey Smith.
Maybe it’s the years of conditioning we receive as children to think of summer as an endless stretch of time to ...
Read more.Reader Stories: How I built up the courage to quit a promising career with a six-figure salary
This reader story is from a longtime GRS reader Sumitha, who blogs at afineparent.com. Some reader stories contain general advice; others are examples of how a GRS reader achieved ...
Read more.Ask the Readers: Do you plan for the good times as well as the bad?
This is a guest post from personal finance writer Gwendolyn Pearce, who has written previously on chicken coops and cooking challenges.
In a recent post, staff writer Lisa Aberle provided ...
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CNN
OptionsOklahoma tornado spread havoc like 'lawnmower blade'
Revised toll reports 24 dead Nine children among those killed Workers listen for survivors in rubble School in direct path of twister Tornado was 2-miles wide
Read more.Children found under walls
Governor Mary Fallin (R) Oklahoma discusses the response and the recovery effort in Oklahoma.
Read more.Are tornadoes getting stronger?
CNN's Pauline Chiou explains the size of the tornado in Oklahoma compared to international landmarks.
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OptionsFCC proposing to allow more sex and profanity during kids' television viewing hours
If you thought that our television channels were already saturated with enough sex, vulgarity and profanity you may want to brace yourself.
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Read more.Teen who penned moving farewell song 'Clouds' loses battle with cancer
A Minnesota teen who penned the heartbreaking song "Clouds" after learning he had terminal bone cancer, reaching millions around the globe after his performance went viral on YouTube, has died.
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LA Times
OptionsRescue efforts ongoing as grim scene emerges after tornado
MOORE, Okla. -- After darkness fell over this tornado-stricken city on Monday night and early Tuesday morning, rescuers confronted a strange and grim tableau.
Read more.Supreme Court to revisit church-state separation
Justices will decide whether a town council violates the 1st Amendment by opening its monthly meetings with a Christian prayer.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has agreed to revisit the issue ...
Read more.Ray Manzarek dies at 74; keyboardist for the Doors
Manzarek, who was influenced by John Coltrane, added a jazz component to the band's rock sound and filled the role of bassist. The band charted 15 singles on the ...
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China Daily >European Edition > Epaper
OptionsLiterary fest an opening up for country's authors
Nobel laureate Mo Yan is not the only author in the country who deserves attention. The Bookworm International Literary Festival's organizer says there is much more about Chinese literature ...
Read more.Chinese champion
Christine Lee has spent her life championing justice, from fighting bullying in a Northern Ireland boarding school to impacting a change in the UK's immigration law.
Read more.Southern comfort
Having lived in 12 countries across 40 years, Claudio Nardini is what you might call a true citizen of the world.
Read more.Something in the air
While sitting listening to her zither teacher play, Kate Bennett smelt a fine aroma waft past her. It was the British student's first encounter with Chinese incense, its smoke ...
Read more.She's no Barbie
Tang Wei is one of the few young Chinese actresses who manages to be both popular and keep a low profile. She is a household name, largely thanks to her ...
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OptionsMetra delays due to pedestrian incident on North Central line
Metra was reporting delays this morning due to an incident involving a pedestrian in northwest suburban Prospect Heights on the North Central line, according to the Metra Website.
Read more.Bill to regulate fracking in Illinois sails through committee
A bill to allow, but regulate, horizontal hydraulic fracturing in Illinois sailed through a House committee Tuesday morning in a unanimous vote amid chants of "shame" from a massive opposition ...
Read more.Logan Square residents sue Tribune, partner over coupon circulars
Fed up with the unwanted weekly delivery of RedPlum/ShopLocal coupon packages, some two dozen Logan Square residents have sued its distributors -- the Chicago Tribune and Valassis Communications -- to stop ...
Read more.More storms on the way after blustery night
Thunderstorms driven by winds of more than 50 mph drenched the Chicago area overnight, knocking down trees and dropping hail up to an inch in diameter.
Read more.Chief Keef arrested for disorderly conduct near Atlanta
South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct, two months after he was released from custody in Chicago for a probation violation.
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OptionsIreland Defends Attractive Tax Rates
As Apple faced criticism in Washington for not paying more in taxes, Ireland defended its low rates, instead blaming “loopholes” in other European countries for enabling companies to avoid taxation.
Read more.The Lede: Complete Text of Israel’s Report on the Muhammad al-Dura Video
An Israeli government review panel asserted that a French television report broadcast that appeared to show the death of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy named Muhammad al-Dura during clashes in Gaza ...
Read more.Russian Polling Group Says It May Close
After the Levada Center, the country’s only independent polling agency, was told it must register as a “foreign agent,” its director said fighting the requirement would effectively shut the ...
Read more.London Journal: Gnomes Pop Up at Chelsea Flower Show, to Horror of Many
The Chelsea Flower Show is permitting the use of previously banned gnomes in exhibits this year, its 100th anniversary, but many find them creepy.
Read more.Lothar Schmid, Chess Referee, Dies at 85
Mr. Schmid was a German grandmaster who negotiated a truce between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky that saved their 1972 world-championship match.
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OptionsStocks Slip on Prospects Fed to Curb Stimulus
U.S. stocks are wavering as investors await a vote on JPM's Jamie Dimon and testimony from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Click to view a price quote on ^DJI.
Read more.Sprint Boosts Clearwire Offer Amid Heated Takeover Battle
Clearwire shares rise above Sprint's revised buyout offer. Click to view a price quote on S. Click to research the Telecommunications industry.
Read more.Apple's Brand Is a Hidden Asset
Apple may be down on concerns that innovation is slowing and competitors are passing it by. But analysts may be missing its most important asset: its aspirational brand. Click to ...
Read more.How Your Boss Can Help You Save for Retirement
U.S. workers having a tough time with retirement savings may have help from an unlikely source -- their employer.
Read more.Google Clouds Amazon's Advantage
Internet sky-scape gets more crowded as Google continues to muscle in on Amazon's territory. Click to view a price quote on AMZN. Click to research the Retail industry.
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OptionsBits Blog: Live Blog: Apple and Corporate Taxes
A Senate panel heard testimony from the chief executive of Apple, Timothy D. Cook, and other executives on how Apple sidestepped tens of billions of dollars in taxes around the ...
Read more.The Lede: Latest Updates From Oklahoma
A Familiar Roar, Then Sadness and Resolve in Oklahoma
Residents on Tuesday began trying to come to grips with what happened, and the uncertain path forward.
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The Washington Post
OptionsIsraeli, Syrian troops trade fire in Golan Heights
JERUSALEM — Israeli military and Syrian army troops exchanged fire early Tuesday along the cease-fire line in the occupied Golan Heights, an area that has become a potential flash point for ...
Read more.Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Kennedy Center
Carol Burnett, the award-winning actress, comedian and Broadway performer, has been chosen by the Kennedy Center for the 2013 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the center announced Tuesday.
She ...
Read more.IRS scandal focus of Senate hearing
Congressional inquiries into the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups for heightened scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service continued Tuesday when the Senate Finance Committee convened to grill two former top ...
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China Daily USA E-paper
OptionsPremier visits Gandhi's tomb
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The government, however, chose to go ahead with the trip, highlighting its policy of trying to widen areas of cooperation with China while attempting to resolve key differences.
Read more.Thousands caught in national sweep
Chinese police detained 61,300 suspects and handled 53,000 cases in a recent crackdown on drug crimes, the Ministry of Public Security said.
Read more.Case lays foundation
On March 19, police officers from China and Laos captured five men as they tried to smuggle more than 500 kg of narcotics on the Mekong River.
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OptionsHousing: Building of a balanced society
Is there anywhere where housing is not a problem? In much of the United States and Europe, property bubbles have burst and prices fallen. In the US derivatives based on ...
Read more.Flaws of tenants purchase
Professor Richard Wong of the University of Hong Kong has been an ardent advocate of the privatization of public housing for a long time. I have no disagreement with this ...
Read more.Mediation is most suitable solution for urban renewal
On last Sunday it was reported in the foreign press that tension has been bubbling in two western mainland cities as opposition grows against planned industrial facilities. The reason is ...
Read more.To the point
Legislative Council (LegCo) President Tsang Yok-sing's move to terminate radical legislators' filibuster maneuvers on the budget bill is a legal, reasonable yet difficult action.
Read more.In the press
Secretary for Finance John Tsang Chun-wah emphasized in his official blog published on Sunday that it is unacceptable to the SAR government as well as the public if the Legislative ...
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OptionsOh Come On
At the risk of drawing more obloquy upon myself, I have to second the questions Jack Shafer raises in this piece just published by Reuters: What was James Rosen Thinking ...
Read more.NRA Embraces Hollywood
Fresh off blaming Hollywood and the video gaming industry for extreme gun violence, the NRA is out with its top ten list of "coolest gun movies."
Read more.Can't Stop Watching
I lived in the Midwest for a decade, hunkering down in basements this time of year the way you do (or at least are supposed to do), but tornado videos ...
Read more.Medical Examiner Reduces Death Toll
All Bluff?
I think it's fair to say that Harry Reid isn't by inclination or temperament a big fan of filibuster reform. That's partly because it will upset whatever ...
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Options3 Tips for Doing Deals With Big Companies
A role-playing event at a New York City incubator shows what early-stage startups should look out for when trying to land their first big client.
Read more.How to Apply PR Skills at Networking Events
If you are your own brand, it makes sense that you should employ your professional acumen when presenting yourself to potential clients.
Read more.4 Quick Ways to Help You Stay Focused
Making endless to-do lists can be counterproductive. Try sitting down with a pen and paper to do one of these writing exercises to help you refocus on what's most ...
Read more.10 Questions to Ask When Creating Your LinkedIn Company Page
How you can make a company page that generates leads, sales and traffic back to your website.
Read more.A $50 Million Bet on Las Vegas Tech Startups
How the Vegas Tech Fund plans to help transform the tech scene in Sin City, in part two of our series on Tony Hsieh's $350 million Downtown Project.
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OptionsWhat's Behind Nigeria's Escalating Bodycount?
People pray near the graves of victims of a suicide bomb attack during a memorial service at St. Theresa's Church in Madalla, on the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria on ...
Read more.Life as One of the Most-Persecuted Ethnic Groups on the Planet
Three girls from the Hazara ethnic group sit in a cave in Bamiyan, Afghanistan on December 15, 2001. The Taliban forced tens of thousands of Shi'ite Muslims to flee ...
Read more.A Day in the DRC
Goma residents on the banks of Lake Kivu, on April 21st, 2013. (Armin Rosen)GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo -- This city of about one million inhabitants located in the conflict-prone ...
Read more.Gruesome Attacks on Egyptian Women Spawn Helmeted, Volunteer Protectors
In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 photo, Egyptian volunteers of Tahrir Bodyguard, an anti-harassment group, work at a rally in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)The very ...
Read more.How Iran's Syria Policy Is Making it Lose the Regional Popularity Contest
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (L) chats with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (C) and Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R) while on their way to an official dinner in ...
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Huffington Post
Options'Rules Of Engagement' 100th Episode Series Finale: Happy Endings And One Surprise (VIDEO)
After seven quiet seasons, "Rules of Engagement" finally reached its series finale on CBS. In doing so, it also achieved a rather impressive feat. The series finale was also the ...
Read more.'The Goodwin Games' Premiere: Beau Bridges Forces Kids To Play Elaborate Game For Inheritance (VIDEO)
"The Goodwin Games" features Beau Bridges as a father who wasn't much of a father to his kids. When he knew he was dying, he devised a complex game ...
Read more.'The Voice': Judith Hill Gets Emotional Singing Her Former Mentor, Michael Jackson's Song (VIDEO)
Judith Hill had to tap into emotions that were still raw with her performance on "The Voice." Her coach, Adam Levine selected Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me ...
Read more.'666 Park Avenue' Unaired Episodes Will Return Saturdays This Summer Alongside 'Zero Hour'
ABC's "666 Park Avenue" and "Zero Hour" were some of the first shows to be canceled this season, but for fans who want to know how the stories end ...
Read more.Treasury Takes Debt Limit Actions
May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Monday said the Obama administration was suspending investments in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, a government employee pension ...
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OptionsLew not a fan of IRS planting question
'Daily Show' co-creator sorry for joke
Lizz Winstead apologizes for a tweet about the tornado that has ravaged parts of Oklahoma.
Read more.Sharyl Attkisson's computers compromised
Apple: Lawmakers at odds
NOAA says it gave ample warning
The agency says it issued a tornado warning 16 minutes before Monday's twister developed.
Read more.Former IRS chief 'dismayed'
Chelsea Clinton to lead faith program
She will lead New York University's Of Many Institute, which works to promotes multifaith education.
Read more.Court won't release bin Laden photos
Judges say the photos were properly classified "top secret" and exempt from open-records law.
Read more.Ai Weiwei 'disappointed' in Pelosi
The Chinese artist and political dissident says the lawmaker "used to be a human-rights defender."
Read more.McCaul: Benghazi will haunt Clinton
The Homeland Security Committee chairman says the controversy could hurt her in a preisdential run.
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China Daily E-paper
OptionsQuote me on that
The government, however, chose to go ahead with the trip, highlighting its policy of trying to widen areas of cooperation with China while attempting to resolve key differences.
Read more.Investment, not austerity
Faith restored. There are differences, not all stark, between the landmasses of China and Europe but there is much in common, too.
Read more.Highest Powerball pot unclaimed
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball ...
Read more.Showing Shandong's profound legacy
As one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, Shandong province has a rich collection of cultural relics, most of them well preserved and displayed at various museums.
Read more.A handshake across the Himalayas
We live in an age of change, but there are always certain things that are enduring, forever refreshing and attractive. India is such a nation, at once old and young ...
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