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U.S. Says No to UN Control of the Internet
The United States, along with 20 other nations, rejected the U.N.’s international telecommunications treaty discussed in Dubai last week. U.S. Ambassadors and private companies agreed that the deal would restrict internet freedom in unacceptable ways. Essentially, the treaty would have…
Lakers’ Jim Buss says he’s confident in Brown
After watching the Los Angeles Lakers drop to 1-4 on the season with a 95-86 loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, Lakers executive vice president Jim Buss was not a happy man.
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China’s Hu says corruption threatens state, promises reform
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s outgoing President Hu Jintao warned that corruption threatened the ruling Communist Party and the state, promising political reform as he formally opened a party congress that will usher in a once-in-a-decade leadership change.
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Arab League says Assad days are numbered
Arab League chief says Syrian leader will not stay in office much longer, urging opposition to bridge their differences.
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Obama says best is yet to come
US President Barack Obama pledges to reach across the political divide as he basks in a clear election win over Republican Mitt Romney.
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China says Obama win offers opportunity to mend ties
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s official media said on Thursday that ties with the United States were uneven in President Barack Obama’s first term and mutual trust was “whittled down”, but his re-election offered an opportunity to put the relationship back…
Mora says Twitter impostor should land in jail
UCLA coach Jim Mora says person responsible for fake Twitter account should go to jail.
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Jones says he’ll always be Cowboys’ GM
Jerry Jones, the general manager, will never relinquish that title with the Dallas Cowboys. Much like Jerry Jones, the owner, will never sell the team.
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Spain says rescue not needed for now
Economy Minister says the country is well financed and does not need a European rescue for now.
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Isolated NYC borough says help is slow after Sandy
NEW YORK (AP) — The mother grabbed her two boys and fled their home filling with water, hoping to outrun Superstorm Sandy.
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Clegg says ‘no hope’ of EU budget cut
George Osborne dismissed Wednesday night’s non-binding vote – in which more than 50 Tory MPs rebelled – as ‘tactics at the start of a negotiation’
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Reid says Vick to remain Eagles’ starting QB
Michael Vick will remain the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.
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Lakers’ Bryant (foot) says he will play in opener
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant announced on Facebook he will play in Tuesday’s season opener against the Dallas Mavericks after being sidelined for more than a week with a strained right foot.
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‘I lost control’, says UBS trader
An alleged rogue trader accused of gambling away £1.4bn tells a jury how he “lost control in the maelstrom of the financial crisis”.
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Obama says storm not yet over, government to aid local authorities
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the federal government would do all it could to help local authorities cope with damage caused by the massive storm Sandy.
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Bryant (foot) says he expects to play opener
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant expects to play through a foot injury in Tuesday’s season opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
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BoE’s Haldane says Occupy was right
Key Bank of England official says protesters ‘touched a moral nerve’, spurred change and helped turn a new leaf in global financial system
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Spurrier says Lattimore promised return to field
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says running back Marcus Lattimore told him he will be back on the field for the Gamecocks.
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Eagles’ Vick says Reid considering QB change
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick acknowledged that he may be headed to the bench following Sunday’s disappointing loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
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RB Lattimore dislocated knee, says Spurrier
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Sunday that star running back Marcus Lattimore dislocated his knee during Saturday’s victory against Tennessee.
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