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• Photos: Rare works of famed photographers to be auctioned
• IKEA ad called ‘negative and stereotypical’
• Biden on self-defense: ‘Get yourself a shotgun’
• Could North Korea really hit the U.S. with a missile?
• Strange spinning star puzzles astronomers
• Panetta: Women are integral to the success of U.S. military
• Kerry: U.S. will 'do what we must' to stop nuclear Iran
• Gingrich compares Obama, House GOP to Gulliver, Lilliput
• Photos: Woman blinded in infamous '59 NYC crime dies at 75
• Sen. Feinstein unveils bill to ban assault weapons
• How can the Republican Party regroup? Join the discussion
• NY Post's Clinton cover: 'No Wonder Bill's Afraid'
• What to do now if you own Apple stock
• U.S. teen's run at Australian Open ends in controversy
• FAA probes pilot who nearly clipped man in stunt
• Waiter who refused service to customer becomes Web hero
• Subway sued over 'footlongs' that came up short
• North Korea will target 'sworn enemy' U.S. with nuke test
• Frenchwoman accused of kidnapping in Mexico returns home
• Thursday in politics: Biden holds online chat on gun violence, and more
• Cameron: I don't want a country called Europe
• Major fallout for Belgian soccer star after he kicks ball boy
• Charlie Brown voice actor pleads not guilty to threats, stalking
• ‘Dell Dude’ thinks he can save the company: Bring me back!
• Mali Islamist group splits, faction leader wants talks

Photos: Rare works of famed photographers to be auctioned Posted: 24 Jan 2013 01:36 PM PST

IKEA ad called ‘negative and stereotypical’ Posted: 24 Jan 2013 01:20 PM PST An IKEA ad that aired in Thailand is being called a "gross violation of human rights" by a Thai transgender group. In the ad, a man and his girlfriend are shopping for furniture at the mega-store. The girlfriend sees an item on sale and her voice drops several levels, alarming her partner. The commercial concludes [...]

Biden on self-defense: ‘Get yourself a shotgun’ Posted: 24 Jan 2013 12:46 PM PST Are you looking into buying an assault weapon for protection after a devastating natural disaster (or The Coming Zombie Apocalypse?) plunges society into deadly anarchy?

Could North Korea really hit the U.S. with a missile? Posted: 24 Jan 2013 12:15 PM PST North Korea's current and future military capabilities are among the most profound national-security issues facing the U.S.

Strange spinning star puzzles astronomers Posted: 24 Jan 2013 11:58 AM PST Scientists have discovered a puzzling spinning star that is spontaneously switching between two very different personalities, flipping between emitting strong X-rays and emitting intense radio waves.

Panetta: Women are integral to the success of U.S. military Posted: 24 Jan 2013 11:43 AM PST Not all women will be able to meet the qualifications to be a combat soldier, "but everyone is entitled to a chance."

Kerry: U.S. will 'do what we must' to stop nuclear Iran Posted: 24 Jan 2013 11:26 AM PST A lone protester shouting about the Middle East interrupted the confirmation hearing after Kerry's prepared statement.

Gingrich compares Obama, House GOP to Gulliver, Lilliput Posted: 24 Jan 2013 10:36 AM PST 'Any time you get one person taking on the President of the United States, the one person is going to lose,' Gingrich told reporters.

Photos: Woman blinded in infamous '59 NYC crime dies at 75 Posted: 24 Jan 2013 10:03 AM PST FILE - This handout photo provided by Magnolia Pictures shows Linda and Burt Pugach in 1974. The two are the subject of the movie, "Crazy Love." Linda Pugach, who was blinded in 1959 when her lover hired hit men to throw lye in her face and became a media sensation after later marrying him died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 in New York. She was 75. (AP Photo/ Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures and Shoot the Moon Productions, file)

Sen. Feinstein unveils bill to ban assault weapons Posted: 24 Jan 2013 09:46 AM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Democratic lawmaker tried on Thursday to revive a U.S. assault-weapons ban, riding a wave of support for gun control after the killing of 20 children and six adults at a school in Connecticut last month. Senator Dianne Feinstein and several other Democrats said they were introducing a bill to ban semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips. It faces stiff opposition in Congress as well as from the National Rifle Association, the main U.S. lobby for gun manufacturers, and from many Americans. ...

How can the Republican Party regroup? Join the discussion Posted: 24 Jan 2013 09:31 AM PST Party leaders are gathered in Charlotte, N.C., this week for the winter meeting of the Republican National Committee. Join Yahoo! News political reporter Chris Moody and GOP strategist John Feehery for a conversation about the future of the Republican Party. Republicans Regroup: Join Yahoo! News to discuss what's next for the GOP

NY Post's Clinton cover: 'No Wonder Bill's Afraid' Posted: 24 Jan 2013 09:14 AM PST The Post took an interesting approach to Hillary Clinton's congressional testimony, showing a photo of her with fists clenched alongside a headline screaming, "No Wonder Bill's Afraid."

What to do now if you own Apple stock Posted: 24 Jan 2013 08:58 AM PST The disappointment is tangible, triggering a sell-off that's taken the stock to levels not seen in a year.

U.S. teen's run at Australian Open ends in controversy Posted: 24 Jan 2013 08:42 AM PST MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic installed himself as red-hot favorite for a third straight Australian Open title with a semi-final demolition of David Ferrer on Thursday after Victoria Azarenka had controversially set up a final against Li Na.

FAA probes pilot who nearly clipped man in stunt Posted: 24 Jan 2013 07:36 AM PST The pilot performing a breathtaking feat in a video posted online in which an aerobatic plane travelling at 200 miles an hour comes within feet of a man on a Texas runway was performing the stunt on an expired waiver, ABC News has learned.

Waiter who refused service to customer becomes Web hero Posted: 24 Jan 2013 07:19 AM PST A server in Texas took a stand after a table was rude to a special needs child in his restaurant.

Subway sued over 'footlongs' that came up short Posted: 24 Jan 2013 06:29 AM PST Two New Jersey men sued Subway this week, claiming the world's biggest fast-food chain has been shorting them by selling "footlong" sandwiches that measure less than 12 inches.

North Korea will target 'sworn enemy' U.S. with nuke test Posted: 24 Jan 2013 05:57 AM PST The threats are seen as a direct challenge to President Obama and South Korea's newly elected president.

Frenchwoman accused of kidnapping in Mexico returns home Posted: 24 Jan 2013 05:41 AM PST Florence Cassez's arrest, trial and 60-year prison sentence made her a cause celebre in France, where two consecutive presidents called for her release.

Thursday in politics: Biden holds online chat on gun violence, and more Posted: 24 Jan 2013 05:24 AM PST Gun violence will be a focus Thursday in Washington. Vice President Joe Biden will host an online "fireside hangout" on the White House's recent proposals, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., will introduce legislation to reinstate a federal ban on assault weapons. People can suggest questions ahead of time for Biden's 30-minute, 1:45 p.m. EST session.  [...]

Cameron: I don't want a country called Europe Posted: 24 Jan 2013 05:08 AM PST Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has slammed any moves to forge a United States of Europe.Cameron, who has shaken up Europe's political landscape by offering to let citizens vote on whether to leave ...

Major fallout for Belgian soccer star after he kicks ball boy Posted: 24 Jan 2013 04:35 AM PST Former Chelsea midfielder Pat Nevin has defended Eden Hazard following his sending off on Wednesday night, describing the Swansea ball boy's behaviour as "disgraceful."

Charlie Brown voice actor pleads not guilty to threats, stalking Posted: 24 Jan 2013 04:19 AM PST SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The former child actor who was the voice of Charlie Brown in the 1960s "Peanuts" animated television specials pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges he threatened his girlfriend and a surgeon who carried out her breast enhancement surgery. Peter Robbins, 56, from Oceanside, California, pleaded not guilty in San Diego Superior Court to two counts of stalking and 10 counts of criminal threats. If convicted, he could face up to nine years in prison, Deputy District Attorney Elizabeth McClutchey said. Robbins was arrested on Sunday on outstanding warrants by U.S. ...

‘Dell Dude’ thinks he can save the company: Bring me back! Posted: 24 Jan 2013 04:03 AM PST Ben Curtis, an actor and former spokesperson for Dell (DELL) known for his catchphrase "Dude you're getting a Dell," believes that he can help the company he used to promote.

Mali Islamist group splits, faction leader wants talks Posted: 24 Jan 2013 03:46 AM PST DAKAR (Reuters) - A faction of one of the armed Islamist groups occupying the north of the Mali has split off from its al Qaeda allies and says it is willing to hold talks with the government, the leader of the new group said on Thursday. Alghabass Ag Intallah, a senior member of the Tuareg-led Ansar Dine group which helped seize northern Mali last year from government forces, said he had created a new organization, the Islamic Movement of Azawad (MIA), and was ready to seek a negotiated solution to Mali's conflict. ...

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