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‘Dance’ choreographer gets 10 years for rape and assault

LOS ANGELES, Jan 27 (TheWrap.com) – Alex Da Silva, a former choreographer for Fox reality competition “So You Think You Can Dance,” was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday for raping a former dance student and assaulting another, TMZ reports. Da Silva, 43, was arrested in 2009 and charged with multiple counts of raping and sexually assaulting four women, all of whom had been his students. A jury found him guilty on one count of rape and one count of assault with intent to commit rape. It deadlocked on other charges, which were dismissed. …

Frequent red meat eaters at higher risk of stroke

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A high-protein diet might benefit health in some ways, but depending on what kind of protein a person consumes, it could raise their stroke risk […]

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European parliament website under cyber attack

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The European parliament website came under cyber attack Thursday but hackers failed to penetrate the assembly’s internal network, a spokesman said.

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Exxon to sell part of Tonen stake for about $3.9 bln: sources

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TOKYO (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil plans to sell a large part of its 50 percent stake in TonenGeneral Sekiyu KK back to its Japanese refining partner in a deal that […]

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British police arrest 4 in tabloid bribery probe

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British police on Saturday arrested four people, including a police officer, on suspicion of corruption as part of an investigation into police bribery by the News of the World tabloid. […]

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Israel says Iran ‘drifting’ toward nuke goal line

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Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Friday the world must quickly stop Iran from reaching the point where even a “surgical” military strike could not block it from obtaining […]

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Irishman makes “billion-euro home” of shredded notes

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DUBLIN (Reuters) – An unemployed Irish artist has built a home from the shredded remains of 1.4 billion euros (1.16 billion pounds), a monument to the “madness” he says has […]

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The Real Best Places to Retire in 2012

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A blizzard of articles give advice about the best places to retire. They generally recommend fleeing the North and heading for the Sunbelt, to places in the Carolinas, Florida, or […]

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Angry Birds on Facebook Launching Your Way on Valentines Day

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[More from Mashable: Nintendo Announces Online Gaming Network]

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16 scientists declare: ‘no compelling scientific argument’ for ‘drastic actions on global warming’

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Sixteen scientists took to the pages of the Wall Street Journal Friday to argue that there is “no compelling scientific argument” for “drastic actions on global warming.”

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Fading Gingrich attacks Romney in ad

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MIAMI (Reuters) – Newt Gingrich struggled to regain momentum in the Republican presidential race on Friday as two new polls showed him falling behind rival Mitt Romney, who was seen […]

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Gingrich under fire from conservative media

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Forget the so-called liberal media. Right now Newt Gingrich’s most ardent critics are conservative pundits and columnists, many of whom have launched aggressive campaigns to discredit him and trip […]

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Golden Globes trial exposes misleading negotiating tactics

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LOS ANGELES, Jan 27 (TheWrap.com) – Dick Clark Productions Chief Executive Officer Mark Shapiro had to admit in Los Angeles District Court late this week that he employed bluffs and […]

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Men’s hopes for robot prostate surgery unrealistic

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Robot-assisted surgery for prostate cancer has been heavily hyped, and a new study suggests that men’s expectations of the surgery may be too high. Researchers […]

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Apple-fan cop uses app to catch iPhone thief

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A quick-thinking cop used his knowledge of Apple products to lead him to an iPhone thief within 30 minutes of the device being stolen.

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Experts cast doubt on Japan nuclear power plant stress tests

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Advisers to Japan’s nuclear safety agency have condemned stress tests being conducted at nuclear power plants around the country as the government seeks international support for the early resumption of […]

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Airline worker dies when baggage cart hits shuttle

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A Southwest Airlines employee has died from injuries in a crash between a baggage cart and a passenger shuttle on the airfield at Dulles International Airport.

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Lego man in space moves the Web

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Two teens from Toronto successfully launched a Lego figure into near space — and launched a storm of interest on the Web. Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad, 17-year-old classmates at […]

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Review: Lepage finishes Met ‘Ring,’ verdict mixed

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Sometimes less is more, and sometimes it’s just … less.

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Students Report Playing Dangerous ‘Choking Game’

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FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) — The “choking game” has been played by nearly one in seven students who were surveyed at a Texas university, a new study finds.

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Nintendo gets with the times, announces Nintendo Network, DLC, and NFC for Wii U

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After a decade of lackluster online support, Nintendo may finally be wising up. During an investor’s briefing today, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced that its upcoming console, the Wii […]

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Wyo. gov says changing wind energy tax unlikely

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Gov. Matt Mead says he’s given up hope that the Wyoming Legislature this year will roll back state tax increases on wind energy production and construction of wind energy projects. […]

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Australian PM under fire after staffer role in fracas

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday distanced herself from a staff member after it emerged he triggered a fracas that led to the Australian leader being hustled to safety by […]

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Hull House closes doors after more than 120 years

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Hull House, the Chicago social services organization founded more than 120 years ago by the Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, closed Friday after running out of money.

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Rihanna lands own fashion show, unknown designers will compete to dress her

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Rihanna has announced her debut television project, launching a fashion series where unknown designers will compete for the chance to dress her when she performs at London’s Wireless festival in […]

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Drug Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer

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FRIDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) — Inlyta (axitinib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma in people who haven’t responded to […]

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Misys Open Source Solutions (“MOSS”) Demonstrates Leadership at IHE North America Connectathon 2012 for the Fourth Year

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Misys Open Source Solutions (“MOSS”), a division of Misys plc (FTSE:MSY.L), the world’s first fully open source, standards based health information exchange solutions (HIE) provider, has succeeded in passing the […]

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Chevron profits fall despite higher oil prices

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Chevron Corp. reported Friday weaker fourth-quarter profits as higher oil prices were offset by rising tax and operating costs and lower sales.

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Japan, Russia to boost economic, security ties

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The foreign ministers of Japan and Russia agreed Saturday to strengthen economic and security cooperation but made no progress on resolving a long-standing territorial dispute over islands off northeastern […]

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While others woo Florida, Ron Paul’s strategy is to rack up delegates in February

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When asked in front of a national audience this week to defend his ability to win the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, Ron Paul responded by emphasizing the real contest: the race […]

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Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks release

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The doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal.

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France: Ex-head of breast implant firm charged

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French authorities have filed preliminary charges against the former head of a now-defunct company accused of supplying potentially faulty breast implants affecting thousands of women.

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Facebook IPO could value it among top companies

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When Facebook makes its long-expected debut as a public company this spring, the social-networking company will likely vault into the ranks of the largest public companies in the world, […]

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Chevron 4Q profit down 3 pct. on refinery decline

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Chevron Corp. said Friday that its profit slipped by 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter as its refineries struggled to pass on the higher cost of crude oil.

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Children among 74 dead in 2 days of Syrian turmoil

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Two days of bloody turmoil in Syria killed at least 74 people, including small children, as forces loyal to President Bashar Assad shelled residential buildings and fired on crowds […]

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Marco Rubio says some conservatives ‘harsh and intolerable’ on immigration

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Marco Rubio condemned unnamed members of his own party Friday for using “inexcusable” rhetoric about illegal immigrants. “For those of us who come from the conservative movement, we must admit that […]

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Ala. attorney questions death penalty in new book

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After defending more than 60 people charged with capital murder and getting three men off Alabama’s death row, attorney Richard Jaffe wants to get people talking about the death penalty […]

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CDC Finds Morgellons Disease Likely Psychological

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A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning the origins and causes of Morgellons disease was published on Wednesday in the online journal PLoS One, […]

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Anonymous attack Mexico websites to protest copyright law

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The shadowy online hackers group Anonymous blocked access to the websites of the Mexican Senate and the Interior Ministry Friday to protest a proposed law to fine people who violate […]

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Screwy Weather Makes New York Look Amazing

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A look at the calendar reveals that it’s late January, but to look around New York, you’d think otherwise. Today has been an absolutely nuts weather day with a warm thunderstorm […]

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Zimbabwe in serious trouble in N.Z. cricket Test

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New Zealand were on the verge Saturday of a huge victory over Zimbabwe on the third day of the one-off Test after destroying the tourists for a record low 51 […]

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Actress’ claim to be gay by choice riles activists

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Cynthia Nixon learned the hard way this week that when it comes to gay civil rights, the personal is always political. Very political.

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Fashion agenda: Stockholm, Madrid and Copenhagen Fashion Weeks

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With New York Fashion Week just around the corner, some of Europe’s smaller-scale fashion weeks including Stockholm and Copenhagen will be setting the tone in the coming week. All eyes […]

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Jan. 31: Backward Day, First Social Security Check Issued Anniversary, Brandy Alexander Day, Inspire Your Heart with the Arts Day

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Backward Day

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Google Privacy Policy Raises Red Flags Again

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Google has decided to unify all 60 of its services under one umbrella privacy policy. Records of searches done on Android phones, the Internet and YouTube will be combined to […]

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Arctic ice melt lifts hopes for Russian maritime trade

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SEVERODVINSK, Russia (Reuters) – When severe snowstorms prevented life-sustaining fuel supplies from reaching the frozen Alaskan town of Nome, U.S. officials turned to a Russian company for help. The relief […]

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Syria killings spike as UN eyes resolution

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Syrian forces intensified their crackdown on Friday, with activists reporting 120 people killed in two days, as European and Arab nations pressed the UN Security Council to call on President […]

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Bribes, Chinese Mob Ties Alleged at Casino of Gingrich Money Man

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Sheldon Adelson Denies Wrongdoing as FBI, SEC Probe Alleged Corrupt Practices

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‘Anderson’ executive producer Jim Murphy steps down

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LOS ANGELES, Jan 27 (TheWrap.com) – Jim Murphy, co-executive producer of Anderson Cooper’s syndicated daytime talk show “Anderson,” has stepped down. Murphy joined the show seven months before its September […]

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CDC Says More Parents Having Home Births

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The number of babies born at home instead of in a hospital has increased by almost one-third between 2004 and 2009, says a recent report from the Center for Disease […]

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