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The new owners of Tribune Co. may dangle the Los Angeles Times as bait to lure bidders for its other papers when it exits bankruptcy, expected within weeks, The Post has learned. With newspaper buyers scarce, the owners could troll with the trophy asset to see if purchasers emerge for…
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The Canadian version of ESPN’s signature sports-highlights program is arguably better than the U.S. one.
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A federal judge said that Muslims who have been waiting for months to get a permit should be allowed to worship at their new center in time for Ramadan.
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Caster Semenya will carry South Africa’s flag at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.
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The agreement was meant to revive the salmon population and to ensure water for farming in Oregon and California, but the local Tea Party has paralyzed the deal.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/19/us/two-years-after-pact-to-restore-river-no-changes.html
Believes Syrian government’s collapse is eminent.
Venture capitalists have invested another $105 million in Fab.com at a $600 million valuation, a sign investors still see potential in the business of luxury “flash sales” even as growth rates slow and profits remain elusive.
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Unique arm morphology in Neandertals was likely caused by scraping activities such as hide preparation, not spear thrusting as previously theorized, according to new research.
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Chimpanzees use weight to pick the best tool, and monkeys beg more when they’re paid attention to.
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A new U.S. poll reveals support for voter identification laws is strongest among Americans who harbor negative sentiments toward African Americans.
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