Algerian forces attack gas plant held by Islamic militants, killing more than 30 hostages, 15 captors: reports

Many people were killed when Algerian forces opened fire on a vehicle at a remote gas plant where gunmen were holding dozens of Western hostages, a resident of the locality and Arab news reports said on Thursday.

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Rolling Stone remembers “30 Rock”

Eccentric “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan’s New Jersey home is filled with snakes, sharks, a sparkly Michael Jackson glove under glass and a custom-made…

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Lena Dunham confronts Howard Stern after he calls her a “little fat chick”

Lena Dunham confronted Howard Stern following his comments about her weight on his show. Stern had said the “Girls” star was “a little fat girl…

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New Twist in Armstrong Saga

The investment bank founded by Thomas Weisel, the powerful Silicon Valley financier who owned Lance Armstrong’s former cycling team, also managed assets for the then-head of cycling’s governing body.

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Congressman says Giffords will lobby for gun legislation

File photo of Ron Barber at a voting center at St. Cyril's Catholic Church in TucsonCongressman Ron Barber, D-Ariz. is a survivor of the Tucson shooting that severely injured former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

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France in ‘direct combat’ in Mali within hours

Young men play football in Bamako, Mali, Tuesday Jan. 15, 2013. French forces led an all-night aerial bombing campaign Tuesday to wrest control of a small Malian town from armed Islamist extremists who seized the area, including its strategic military camp. A a convoy of 40 to 50 trucks carrying French troops crossed into Mali from Ivory Coast as France prepares for a possible land assault. Several thousand soldiers from the nations neighboring Mali are also expected to begin arriving in coming days. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)French troops pressed northward in Mali toward territory occupied by Islamist militants on Wednesday, military officials said, announcing the start of a land assault that will put soldiers in direct combat “within hours.”

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Parents’ financial help linked to lower college GPAs, higher graduation rates

A new study found that college students’ GPAs decreased with increased financial support from their parents. The study also found that students with financial aid from their parents were more likely to complete college and earn a degree.

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Obama Phone Lady Says: Darn Sure Won’t Vote for Obama Again!

Obama Phone Lady Says: Darn Sure Won’t Vote for Obama Again!

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FRANCE GIRDS FOR NEW THREATS AFTER MALI OPERATION…

FRANCE GIRDS FOR NEW THREATS AFTER MALI OPERATION…

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Apple Cuts iPhone Part Orders

Apple has cut its orders for components for the iPhone 5 due to weaker-than-expected demand, at a time when the U.S. company faces greater competition from rival Samsung.

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