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Business
- Obama administration expands forecl...Obama administration expands foreclosure prevention program
The Obama administration is taking another swing at improving its main foreclosure prevention program.  - Retirement saving: Don't shortchang...Retirement saving: Don't shortchange the later years
Many people think they can plan on spending less later in retirement since they'll become less active as they age. But if their health declines, they may actually shift spending rather than reduce it. Do you think it's risky to plan as if one's expenses will go down later in retirement? --Tim, U.K.  - Mortgage probe unveiled as foreclos...Mortgage probe unveiled as foreclosure talks loom
President Obama's latest probe into the mortgage meltdown will have more power than past efforts, and federal officials say it won't derail a possible $20 billion settlement for underwater and foreclosed homeowners.  - FDA blocks orange juice shipments f...FDA blocks orange juice shipments from Canada
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that it had detained orange juice shipments from Canada after they tested positive for low levels of a banned fungicide previously found in Brazilian juice. The FDA announced earlier this month that it would begin testing foreign orange juice shipments for the presence of the fungicide carbendazim before allowing them to enter the country. On Friday, the agency said that among 80 shipments from around the world it tested so far, six from Canada and five from Brazil had tested positive. The samples that have tested positive so far had carbendazim levels of between 10 and 52 parts per billion. The Environmental Protection Agency says carbendazim levels under 80 parts per billion do not raise safety concerns.  - Italy, Spain downgraded by Fitch...Italy, Spain downgraded by Fitch
Fitch downgraded the sovereign debt ratings Friday of five European countries, with Italy and Spain taking the biggest hit.  - The anti-Kodak: Eastman Chemical...The anti-Kodak: Eastman Chemical
It is every parents' dream that their children enjoy a better life than they have. I am not sure if that's also true for parent companies and their offspring.  - SEC to step up scrutiny of private ...SEC to step up scrutiny of private equity firms
The private equity world is struggling to stay in the shadows.  - Romney's elusive net worth calculat...Romney's elusive net worth calculation
Exactly how much is Mitt Romney worth? Hard to say.  - Starbucks CEO Schultz made $65 mill...Starbucks CEO Schultz made $65 million
Starbucks chief executive officer Howard Schultz was paid more than $65 million in fiscal year 2011, including salary, bonuses and stock options.  - Dow breaks 3-week winning streak...Dow breaks 3-week winning streak
U.S. stocks ended mostly lower Friday as jittery investors digested a weaker-than-expected economic growth report and as Europe's debt crisis still loomed in the background. 
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Entertainment News
- Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebra...Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at Sundance
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 AP - Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana came to the Sundance Film Festival to promote their closing-night film, "The Words."
- 911 call reveals frantic efforts to...911 call reveals frantic efforts to help Moore
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 AP - A 911 recording revealed frantic efforts by friends of Demi Moore to get help for the actress who was convulsing as they gathered around her and tried to comfort her.
- Doctor convicted in Jackson death s...Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks release
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AP - The doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal. - 5 Things You Don't Know About Shail...5 Things You Don't Know About Shailene Woodley
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- Buzzmakers: Demi Moore, Dean McDerm...Buzzmakers: Demi Moore, Dean McDermott and More
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omg! - This week's top stories in the entertainment world include Demi Moore's first ET interview, Dean McDermott's shock over Tori Spelling's crash, details regarding Demi's 911 call, Seal's grieving over split with Heidi Klum and Demi's treatment for exhaustion. - 911 call reveals frantic efforts to...911 call reveals frantic efforts to help Moore
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- Guest lineups for the Sunday news s...Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
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Run! Spartacus and his rebels are on the loose! In the Season 2 premiere of - Golden Globes trial exposes mislead...Golden Globes trial exposes misleading negotiating tactics
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GOLF
- Tiger holds share of lead in Abu Dh...Tiger holds share of lead in Abu Dhabi
Tiger makes move, tied for lead in Abu Dhabi. - Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship leaderb...Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship leaderboard, third round
Tiger Woods tries to continue upward trend in second round at Abu
Dhabi.
- Tiger in the hunt at Abu Dhabi...Tiger in the hunt at Abu Dhabi
Tiger making a run at Abu Dhabi event. - Tiger-Rory rivalry could take root...Tiger-Rory rivalry could take root
Tiger vs. Rory a rivalry ready to ignite.
- Defending champ Kaymer misses cut...Defending champ Kaymer misses cut
Martin Kaymer missed the cut at the Abu Dhabi Championship on
Friday, a year after he won the title by eight strokes. - Kyle Stanley takes lead at Torrey P...Kyle Stanley takes lead at Torrey Pines
Kyle Stanley overcame a double bogey early in Friday's round by
running off four birdies on the front nine for a 4-under 68, giving
him a one-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open going into the
weekend. - PGA Tour leaderboard: Torrey Pines ...PGA Tour leaderboard: Torrey Pines first round
Many stars are elsewhere as Torrey Pines hosts PGA Tour event.
- Nicklaus, Norman battling for 2016 ...Nicklaus, Norman battling for 2016 gold
Eight of the biggest names in golf design, including Jack Nicklaus,
Greg Norman, Gary Player and Tom Doak, will make final
presentations to the selection jury next week on proposed layouts
for the Olympic golf course for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
- Putter vexes Woods at Abu Dhabi...Putter vexes Woods at Abu Dhabi
Tiger outplays McIlroy everywhere but the greens.
- Man beat sons for bad golf shots?...Man beat sons for bad golf shots?
A golf-mad father in northern England who wanted his sons to become
the next Tiger Woods was given a suspended jail sentence for
beating them when they fluffed their shots.
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Politics
- Debate coach: Romney beats Gingrich...Debate coach: Romney beats Gingrich at own game
The first competitive debating technique I teach is AARP. No, I don't tell my teams to debate like older people. Argue. Attack. Respond. Presence. Mitt Romney has improved in all four areas, and I can't overstate how important that was.  - Welch to GOP: Treat Paul with care...Welch to GOP: Treat Paul with care
Jack Welch says that while Ron Paul will not be the Republican nominee for president, he's a valuable asset for the GOP.  - Five things we learned from Thursda...Five things we learned from Thursday's debate
Mitt Romney appeared to get his swagger back and turned in a strong performance in Thursday's CNN/Republican Party of Florida debate. Here are five things we learned Thursday night.  - Debate's buzz-worthy moments...Debate's buzz-worthy moments
Florida has been dubbed "ground zero" of the Republican presidential contest, so it should come as no surprise that candidates would throw tough punches in the last debate before the state's voters go to the polls.  - Super PACs' money could tip balance...Super PACs' money could tip balance of power in Congress
The 2010 Supreme Court ruling that allows unlimited contributions by corporations and unions has already affected the 2012 presidential campaign. But it could play a larger part in the balance of power in Congress this fall.  - Senate rejects attempt to prevent d...Senate rejects attempt to prevent debt ceiling hike
The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected a measure that would have prevented a $1.2 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, putting an end to legislative debate on the politically contentious issue until after the November presidential election.  - GOP, don't blow it with Florida's L...GOP, don't blow it with Florida's Latinos
On behalf of all those Latino voters who have figured out that the Obama administration is the most hostile to Latino immigrants of any administration in the last half century and who are looking for an alternative, let me say this to the Republican presidential candidates: "Bienvenidos to Florida! Now, behave yourselves."  - Why the debates matter...Why the debates matter
John Avlon says critics of the number of GOP debates are wrong; they've been the most enlightening part of the campaign.  - Gingrich and Romney: The whole trut...Gingrich and Romney: The whole truth?
Voters should look harder at Mitt Romney's economic claims and Newt Gingrich's misleading statements, says Donna Brazile.  - Is the Obama presidency 'built to l...Is the Obama presidency 'built to last'?
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Sports
- Jon Wertheim: Azarenka steamrolls S...Jon Wertheim: Azarenka steamrolls Sharapova to win first Grand Slam title
Nerves are unpredictable. And in tennis, they make all the difference. But in her first major final, Victoria Azarenka powered her way to the title and No. 1 ranking, says Jon Wertheim.  - Azarenka wins Australian Open, take...Azarenka wins Australian Open, takes over No. 1 spot
There's a new WTA queen in town. Victoria Azarenka won her first major title at the Australian Open, thumping Maria Sharapova to take over the No. 1 rank from Caroline Wozniacki.  - Seth Davis: Ohio State-Michigan, Fl...Seth Davis: Ohio State-Michigan, Florida-Mississippi St. and more weekend picks
Two weeks ago, Kansas survived Iowa State's upset bid. But how will the Jayhawks fare Saturday on the road in Ames? Seth Davis eyes one potentially huge upset within the Top 25.  - Tiger surges to share Abu Dhabi lea...Tiger surges to share Abu Dhabi lead
- Wade returns as Heat drop Knicks...Wade returns as Heat drop Knicks
MIAMI (AP) The New York Knicks , they were all about the 3's. The Miami Heat , they welcomed back No. 3.  - Manning, Irsay try to dispel growin...Manning, Irsay try to dispel growing talk of a rift
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay say there are no hard feelings between them.  - Pierce, Celts too much for Pacers...Pierce, Celts too much for Pacers
BOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce played more than 44 minutes in Orlando on Thursday night, then boarded a plane with his Celtics teammates
and arrived in Boston after 3 a.m. Friday.  - Selig expects expanded playoffs to ...Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year
NEW YORK (AP) -- Commissioner Bud Selig says he expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season.  - Report: Pats' Gronkowski has high a...Report: Pats' Gronkowski has high ankle sprain
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Rob Gronkowski is absent from the New England Patriots' practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle.  - Stanley leads Farmers, Phil misses ...Stanley leads Farmers, Phil misses cut
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Top Celebrities
- Charlie Sheen...Charlie Sheen
A leading man who has displayed a knack for action, comedy, and dramatic roles, "Charlie Sheen" is nearly as well known for his offscreen exploits as for his acting, though after suffering through scandals that would have ended many performers' careers, he overcame bad press and bad habits to enjoy a major comeback on television in the late '90s. "Charlie Sheen" was born Carlos Irwin Estevez to actor "Martin Sheen" (born "Ramon Estevez") and his wife, Janet Templeton, in 1965. By all accounts, young... [more]
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 Kim Kardashian, the wealthy daughter of the high-powered defense attorney Robert Kardashian and Kris Kardashian (and the stepdaughter of Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner), grew up in Beverly Hills, CA, and attended an exclusive all-girls Catholic high school in the City of Angels. As a young woman, Kardashian worked at her father's music marketing firm, Movie Tunes, then parlayed her entrepreneurial instincts into a successful career as a wardrobe stylist for television programs, magazine photo layouts, and... [ more] - Reese Witherspoon...Reese Witherspoon
 As one of the most impressively talented members of the emerging New Hollywood of the early 21st century, "Reese Witherspoon" has proven that she can do far more than just pose winsomely for the camera. Born March 22, 1976, in Nashville, TN, Witherspoon was a child model and acted in television commercials from the age of seven. She had a part in the 1991 Lifetime cable movie "Wildflower" before making her 1991 film debut in the coming-of-age story "The Man in the Moon" (1991). The 14-year-old Witherspoon made... [ more] - Lindsay Lohan...Lindsay Lohan
 Child actress "Lindsay Lohan" was already an experienced performer when she made her feature debut in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap. Born in New York City, Lohan began modeling at age three. After appearing in numerous TV commercials, Lohan moved to series TV with a role on the soap operaAnother World from 1996 to 1997. Cast as The Parent Trap's scheming twin sisters after a six month search for just the right girl, Lohan succeeded in filling "Hayley Mills"' shoes, winning over audiences with her pert... [ more] - Angelina Jolie...Angelina Jolie
 Next to "Liv Tyler", "Angelina Jolie" is the only actress of her generation who can thank her famous father for the lips that have become her trademark. The actress was born Angelina Jolie Voight to the pillow-lipped "Jon Voight" and actress Marcheline Bertrand on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles.
Raised mostly by her mother after her parents divorced while she was still a baby, Jolie moved around a lot with her mother and brother. She also did a fair amount of traveling as a professional model, living in such... [more]
- Robert Pattinson...Robert Pattinson
 London-born Robert Pattinson found his acting niche almost instantly, kicking off his career with a string of fantasy roles. After catching the acting bug through amateur theater, the young thespian made his first film appearance at the age of 18, appearing in 2004's Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King, based on a Nordic legend. He followed this up by joining the Harry Potter franchise the following year, playing Cedric Diggory in Goblet of Fire, as well as the subsequent movies. Having captured the hearts of many... [ more] - Natalie Portman...Natalie Portman
 With an Oscar before the age of 30, repeated comparisons to "Audrey Hepburn", and the drool of a thousand critics at her feet, "Natalie Portman" has emerged as one of the most promising actresses of her generation.
Born in Jerusalem on June 9, 1981, to an artist mother and doctor father, Portman moved to New York when she was three. Raised on Long Island, she was discovered by a modeling agent who signed her on the spot. Her modeling stint led to an audition for "Luc Besson"'s "Leon" (or "The... [more]
- Sandra Bullock...Sandra Bullock
 Giving new meaning to the term America's Sweetheart, "Sandra Bullock" won over scores of filmgoers and critics with her wholesome, exuberant portrayals of ordinary women in extraordinary circumstances. Since her breakthrough role as "Speed"'s unwitting heroine, Bullock has enjoyed the type of popularity that was in the past reserved for actresses along the lines of "Mary Pickford" or "Shirley Temple".
Born in Washington, D.C., on July 26, 1964, Bullock was the elder daughter of a vocal coach dad and an... [more]
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US News
- Sandusky wants visits with his gran...Sandusky wants visits with his grandkids
Ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, accused of child sex abuse, asks a judge to modify the terms of his bail so he can see his grandchildren, court documents say.  - Etta James funeral set for Saturday...Etta James funeral set for Saturday
The funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer whose earthy vocals bridged genres from blues to rock, was set for Saturday at a Southern California cemetery, the family said.  - Months after tornado, Missouri hosp...Months after tornado, Missouri hospital to be demolished
When the roaring stopped, when the debris stopped whirling and the glass stopped breaking, the 4-foot wooden cross remained on the wall.  - Mississippi convicted murderer's wh...Mississippi convicted murderer's whereabouts unknown
Mississippi authorities say they don't know where a convicted murderer is, more than two weeks after a pardon from then-Gov. Haley Barbour released him from prison.  - Justice sends more 'Fast and Furiou...Justice sends more 'Fast and Furious' documents to Congress
The Justice Department on Friday night provided Congress with a new batch of Operation Fast and Furious documents from early 2011.  - 2,200 tubes of Aveeno baby lotion r...2,200 tubes of Aveeno baby lotion recalled
Johnson & Johnson announced Friday it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found it contained more of a form of bacteria than specifications allow.  - U.S. to send MIA team to North Kore...U.S. to send MIA team to North Korea
The United States will send a team to North Korea this year to search for the remains of missing U.S. veterans of the Korean War, the Defense Department announced Friday.  - Obama unveils plan to control colle...Obama unveils plan to control college costs
President Barack Obama will talk about keeping college affordable at the University of Michigan on Friday during the final leg of his post State of the Union tour.  - 'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6½ ...'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6½ years in prison
Colton Harris-Moore, whom authorities dubbed the Barefoot Bandit, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday on federal charges related to his infamous string of thefts and burglaries.  - Connecticut home invasion killer ge...Connecticut home invasion killer gets death sentence
Formal sentencing is scheduled Friday for a man convicted for a Connecticut home invasion that left a woman and her two daughters dead after a night of terror in their home. 
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