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Police have raided the apartment of a woman in Gävle, Sweden, after being tipped off that she was housing a fugitive: A wild hedgehog she was caring for in violation of the country's hunting laws.
"We carried out a raid this morning. And there was indeed a hedgehog in there," Hans-Olof Sundström of the Gävle police told the local press.
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German police have leaked this news: vandals have broken into a Catholic church in Ascheberg, Germany, and peed into the bowl of holy water.
Officials at the St Anna Church were horrified to discover the destructive rampage, which saw statues and other religious artefacts damaged.
âThis was serious vandalism,â said parish secretary Marlies Stratmann.
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TNT Express Second-Quarter Profit Drops on Brazil, Asia Losses Bloomberg TNT Express NV, Europe's second- largest express delivery service, reported an 85 percent drop in second-quarter profit on losses in Brazil and Asia. Net income fell to 4 million euros ($5.8 million) from 26 ... TNT Express Q2 earnings hit by costs, volumes TNT Express Profit Slips TNT Express Q2 profit fall on higher fuel costs |
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SEATTLE — The FBI says it has a "credible" lead in the D.B. Cooper case, which involved the 1971 hijacking of a passenger jet over Washington state and the suspect's legendary parachute escape.
FBI spokeswoman Ayn Sandalo Dietrich tells The Seattle Times that a law enforcement member directed investigators to a person who might have helpful information on the suspect.
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Back in 1888, when Berta Benz made the pioneering long distance trip with her husband's car, no one could imagine traffic jams or even "Carmageddons". 125 years after its invention, we know about the negative impact of the automobile. Despite this, for most people the car hasn't lost its fascination.
On the 125th anniversary of the car, several art museums are dedicating exhibitions to the automobile. One of them is the Museum Tinguely in Basel, Switzerland which currently presents the exhibition Car Fetish - I drive, therefore I am. The show features more than 160 artworks by more than 80 artists such as Giacomo Balla, Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, Arman, Roman Signer, Mel Ramos, Andrea Zittel - and Los Angeles-based artist Andrew Bush.
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 CTV.ca | 4 killed in plane collision over Alaska Boston Globe AP / August 1, 2011 TRAPPER CREEK, Alaska - Two single-engine float planes collided as they flew near an Alaska lake, and one of them crashed and burned, killing the family of four aboard, authorities said. The second plane landed safely despite ... Four dead after planes collide in Alaska Four die after planes collide in midair 4 dead in plane crash identified |
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 USA Today | Tigers survive wild one Boston Globe AP / August 1, 2011 Justin Verlander came within four outs of another no-hitter, outpitching an angry Jered Weaver as the Tigers edged the Los Angeles Angels, 3-2, yesterday in Detroit in a testy game that grew particularly heated. ... Detroit 3, LA 2: Justin Verlander's latest no-hit bid ends in eighth Justin Verlander dazzles in duel with Jered Weaver LAst Night's Action: Prom Queens Galore Between Angels and Tigers |
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 CBC.ca | Just 22, Tseng wins 5th major Boston Globe Eventual winner Scott Stallings, who had just birdied the same hole to get into a three-way playoff, tees off on No. 18. (Steve Helber/Associated Press) Associated Press / August 1, 2011 Judging by the record books, Yani Tseng is 10 years ahead of ... Tour Stop: Stallings takes first PGA Tour title at Greenbrier playoff Rookie Rallies Into Playoff for First Tour Win Stallings wins play-off to clinch maiden title at Greenbrier Classic |
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It's summertime and the street art is easy. With the assistance of French street artist JR and his project "Inside Out," it's been easier than ever this summer for people of all stripes to take over the public space with their faces and personal stories. At his offering, thousands of people worldwide have sent photos of themselves digitally and received them back printed to post proudly in their local environs.
JR "Inside Out" Project, The Bronx, New York 2011 (photo © Jaime Rojo)
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Best Buy TV gets TiVo interface, but no DVR msnbc.com Facebook, iPhone, Twitter and Wii. Technology evolves at the speed of light. Msnbc.com's tech reporters and editors look at the gadgets, games and innovations changing our world. By Suzanne Kantra, Techlicious.com I clearly remember the day I had to ... Best Buy unveils Insignia Connected TVs with TiVo interface, Chumby widgets Cheap Insignia Connected TVs Run on TiVo Insignia Unveils Connected TV with Award-winning TiVo® Design |
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There's a fine line between great advertising and arts patronage. When a brand wants to remain in customers' minds, one of the most effective ways to do so can be to give artists a platform to create memorable images. As Absolut Vodka's new initiative, Absolut Blank, seems to show, the results of such corporate commissions can be far from sterile.
The trailer for the project, shown below, gives a quick look at the artists creating the pieces in various media based around a blank template of an Absolut bottle. UK-based illustrator David Bray turns the template into a mysterious woman and her beehive hairdo, while Brazilian illustrator Fernado Chamarelli's bottle becomes a colorful arrangement of totemic animals.
See some more designs here, and read the full list of artists working with Absolut Blank below the video.
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 msnbc.com | Fatal Shooting Takes Place Near George Clinton Concert HipHopDX Continuing a troubling trend of violence, a man fired several shots from a handgun during a large fight near an outdoor concert venue in Cleveland, which was hosting a George Clinton show. The fight took place before 10:00 PM at an ... Four Shot at Cleveland Concert Ohio: Man Kills 1 and Hurts 3 Near Outdoor Concert Cleveland police: Teen killed, 3 wounded as fight ends with gunfire |
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 CBC.ca | The Deal: Where They Won And Where They Lost National Journal The US Capitol building is illuminated on July 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama announced that congressional leaders had reached a tentative agreement to extend the federal debt limit while enacting spending cuts. ... US leaders strike debt deal to avoid default The debt ceiling battle: Where things stand Dealing with Debt Last-minute deal in debt showdown |
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 KGO-AM | Violent night in Oakland - teen, 2 others killed San Francisco Chronicle Three separate shootings rocked Oakland in the space of less than four hours late Saturday and early Sunday, claiming the lives of a man, a woman and a 16-year-old boy, authorities said. The violent night began shortly before midnight when the boy was ... 3 People Killed in Separate Oakland Shootings Four injured in three separate shootings in Oakland Three Killed Overnight In Seperate Shootings |
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NEW YORK -- Six months after New York City news junkies flocked to Al Jazeera Englishâs website for up-to-the-second coverage of the Egyptian uprising, theyâll now have a chance to watch the 24-hour news network on its original platform: television.
At midnight, Al Jazeera English launched in New York City on Time Warner Cable, a major step in the networkâs goal of expanding further into the U.S. cable market and a chance to reach two million households in a world capital of culture and commerce. The network will also launch on Verizon FiOS in the coming days.
Al Anstey, managing director of Al Jazeera English, told The Huffington Post that AJE's website receives more online traffic from New York City than from any other city around the globe â- evidence of high demand in the Big Apple. Now that the network will be reaching cable viewers, too, Anstey hopes to make further inroads into the media capital.
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 Boston Globe | Small-market teams turn into buyers at deadline STLtoday.com AP STLtoday.com | Posted: Monday, August 1, 2011 12:00 am | Loading… Houston Astros center fielder Michael Bourn cannot reach a ball hit for a double by St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, ... Trade deadline passes, Indians the biggest dealers Weekend Buzz: Pirates, Indians on the move, fortified by July Surprise contenders stand tall at Deadline |
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A Conversation with Joss Stone
Mike Ragogna: Joss, your new album LP1 was produced by Dave Stewart and coincidentally, I spoke with him earlier today about his own new one. We talked about your project as well. What was it like working together?
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 USA Today | Interest groups report major political contributions Washington Post Interest groups closely linked to both parties revealed a bevy of financiers who wrote six- and seven-figure checks to back Republican and Democratic candidates in disclosure documents filed over the weekend. The filings come at the start ... Dem group slams Romney as AWOL on debt debate Katzenberg Gives $2 Million to Pro-Obama Group Priorities USA Raises $5 Million To Counter Attack Ads From Karl Rove-Backed ... |
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CHICAGO — After a deal with Oakland for Rich Harden fell through, the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox were still able to find a starting pitcher to bolster their rotation Sunday.
They got oft-injured lefty Erik Bedard from the Seattle Mariners in a three-team trade before the deadline. Bedard's stint with the Mariners has been problematic but his years in Baltimore were strong ones. And that's the pitcher the Red Sox hope they will eventually see.
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 Kansas City Star | Civil Rights leader Matthew Perry dies Myrtle Beach Sun News AP Civil rights pioneer Matthew Perry, a Columbia lawyer and judge who forced cultural change in South Carolina through intellect, hard work and courage, was found dead at his home on Sunday. Perry apparently died of natural causes on Friday and his ... Sculptor's vision of Perry: 'Approachable … dignified' Civil rights lawyer, federal judge Perry dies Remembering a Legend: Judge Matthew Perry |
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Fast Fix - Debt problem solved? Washington Post A deal on the debt ceiling is reached, but the economy is far from fixed. (/Video by AJ Chavar and Chris Cillizza. Photos by Getty, AP.) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area ... |
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 USA Today | Ford cuts price of Sync in-car connectivity system USA Today Ford is cutting the price of its hands-free, in-car connectivity Sync system by $100 and making it an option on base models for the first time. The move to price the system at $295 will help broaden Ford's appeal. ... Ford Seeks Higher Sync Sales by Cutting System Price to $295 Ford Begins New Pricing Strategy For SYNC; Dropping Option Price To $295 Ford Drops Price of SYNC by $100, Making Hands-Free, Voice-Activated In-Car ... |
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A great workout session doesn't have to be all about free weights and crunches. This video from Conroe Brooks and Staci Lawrence, the creators of Flash Mob America, uses dance moves and the infectious flash-mob mentality to help you break a sweat and have some fun.
Grab a few friends and try this dance workout out together -- or better yet, make it a true flash mob and unleash the moves in public!
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 Al-Arabiya | Asia Jumps on US Deal, Nikkei Above 10000 CNBC.com Stocks rose while gold and the yen dropped on Monday as investors cut safety trades after Washington reached a last-minute deal to escape default, though the top US credit rating could still be downgraded. The FTSE CNBC Asia 100 Index Japan's benchmark ... Asian markets climb on news of debt deal Asian stock markets soar on news of US debt agreement Asian markets soar on US debt deal |
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Heidi Klum started a challenge this summer to run -- outside!-- all over New York City. Last week she hosted one of her early-AM jaunts in Central Park for Team AOL! It was scorching hot, but nothing was better motivation than seeing Ms. Klum at the front of a pack of runners (all of whom were sporting tees with Heidi's face emblazoned on the front).
Heidi's Summer Run has been inspiring runners and fit-minded folks all summer long. Check out some more photos of the run and let us know what has gotten you inspired this summer!
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 TheBull.com.au | Macarthur snubs Peabody, ArcelorMittal bid AFP SYDNEY — Australian coal miner Macarthur Coal on Monday refused to back a US$5.3 billion takeover offer from steel giant ArcelorMittal and US company Peabody Energy, calling it opportunistic. Peabody and ArcelorMittal had initially offered A$15.50 per ... Macarthur Coal Rejects Takeover Bid Australian miner Macarthur Coal rejects Peabody and ArcelorMittal's $5.2 ... Miner Macarthur rejects $5.2 billion takeover bid |
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 Boston Globe | Yankees vs. Orioles: Baltimore loses third straight in New York Washington Post Chris Trotman/GETTY IMAGES - Freddy Garcia led the Yankees to their third win in two days over the woeful Orioles. By Dan Connolly, NEW YORK — The Baltimore Orioles knew heading into their four-game, three-day series with the New York Yankees in the ... Yanks' Silence Speaks Volumes Yankees drop Orioles 4-2, Derek Jeter listed day-to-day, Brian Cashman stands ... Jeter Leaves Game, but Finger Is Not Broken |
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 International Business Times | Anonymous Hacks FBI Security Contractor Top Tech Reviews Anonymous latest victim is ManTech, a defense contractor. The group claimed that it breached into the server of the company and vowed to release the stolen data within 24 hours. This was according to a Twitter post last July 29. ... Anonymous Claims Network Breach of FBI Security Contractor ManTech Anonymous claims to have breached ManTech International's network Hackers strike government cybersecurity contractor |
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 Breaking Travel News | Charity game is quite a kick Washington Examiner The buildup to the Mia Hamm & Nomar Garciaparra Celebrity Soccer Challenge, which took place in Washington on Sunday for the first time in its four-year history, was evenly split. Kobe Bryant was the most anticipated star participant, and he played ... Kobe Bryant scores own goal in Mia Hamm's charity match Kobe Bryant had an own goal in the Celebrity Soccer Challenge (video) Stars get their kicks in charity soccer match |
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WASHINGTON â A Democratic official tells The Associated Press that the White House and Republicans in Congress have reached a debt deal to prevent the first government default in U.S. history.
The official said House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama spoke by phone Sunday evening. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been announced. Obama was to go on TV at 8:40 p.m. EDT.
This is a developing story... More information to come...
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 New York Times | In World's Eyes, Much Damage Is Already Done New York Times WASHINGTON — With the deal reached Sunday night, the United States has a good chance of escaping the debt limit showdown with its credit rating intact. Christine Lagarde of the IMF spoke of a weakening “positive bias” toward the ... Debt ceiling scramble tarnishes US image abroad |
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 Daily Mail | Mystery After Crash That Left Two Dead New York Times He was wounded and driving his car on the outer border of control, possibly looking for help or to flee danger. She was doing what children do on a sizzling Saturday night in Brooklyn, lolling outside her building with friends. ... Man Stabbed Before Crash Injured man crashes into 4 cars, killing self and teen pedestrian Man gets stabbed, crashes Range Rover into parked cars and kills 13-year-old ... |
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Regulators Close Three Banks; US Bank Closures Reach 61 In 2011 RTT News (RTTNews) - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or FDIC announced Friday the shuttering of three, taking the count of US bank closures in 2011 to 61, after the 157 bank closures in 2010. The three banks were closed on Friday by the regulators, ... Regulators Close Banks in South Carolina, Virginia, Indiana US regulators close three small banks Integra Bank, Two Others Fail |
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 USA Today | $400 Million Plan on Nassau Coliseum Goes to Vote New York Times For decades, planners, politicians and businessmen have debated the future of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the land around it. On Monday, residents will have the chance to vote on the latest proposal. ... New Hockey Arena Heads for a Vote New Islanders arena at heart of Monday's referendum Referendum approaches on potential new Isles arena |
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Arianna & Mary debate whether voter ID laws declare war on fraud or voters, and is the debt ceiling a manufactured crisis? Can O'Reilly complain about "Christian Extremism" after fretting "Muslim Extremism"?
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