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And crown for most bizarre Miss Universe 2012 moment goes to… Miss Venezuela
LAS VEGAS — A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised Miss USA, Olivia Culpo walks on stage after being crowned Miss Universe 2012 during the Miss Universe Pageant at [...]
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The Age
Putting the BBQ in NYC: expats create Little Australia in the Big Apple
The Herald Sun Tour is Australia's oldest stage race, and has been revived for its 60th anniversary as a four-day event from January 3-6 on the back of the annual Bay Criterium series starting on January 1. Henderson will lead a national team Gold bars the size of a credit card that can easily be [...]
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ABC News
Author, 'Whorehouse' Playwright Larry L. King Dies
So sad. Famed journalist Larry L. King passed away on Thursday Dec. 20 — he was 83-years-old. Larry L. King, known for being a journalist, essayist and playwright, lost a battle with emphysema, his wife Barbara Blaine said. Larry L. King, a writer and playwright whose magazine article about a campaign to close down a [...]
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ABC News
John Kerry Nominated to Succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State
John Kerry as secretary of state would help Obama lead — as a powerful voice for America on the world stage, a visionary leader who understands how to deal with complex challenges and a staunch friend of close allies like John Kerry. Senator John Kerry smiles as U.S. President Barack Obama announces him as his [...]
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People Magaz
Tate Stevens's X Factor Win Proves Age Doesn't Matter, Says Simon Cowell
Country singer Tate Stevens won the second season of "The X Factor" on Thursday night as controversy engulfed the runner-up, Carly Rose Sonenclar. Sonenclar's family thinks country star LeAnn Rimes is the reason she didn't win, TMZ reports. Sources Tate Stevens had no idea when he auditioned for “The X Factor” that he'd walk away [...]
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New York Tim
Known for Faith as Well as His Play, a Top Recruit Picks Duke, Not BYU
6-8 Jabari Parker, the No. 2 ranked high school basketball player in ESPN's top 100, committed to on his ESPNU decision special just a moment ago. His choices came down to Michigan State, Duke, Stanford, BYU and With his offensive versatility, exceptional size and limitless talent, 5-star recruit and recent Duke commitment Jabari Parker will [...]
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The Guardian
Australia and New Zealand had better watch out – England are on the up
The New York Times has already referred to Australia's gun laws as a "road map" for the U.S., saying that "in the 18 years before the law, Australia suffered 13 mass shootings — but not one in the 14 years after the law took full effect." Former Gold bars the size of a credit card [...]
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ABC News
John Kerry Nominated to Succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State
John Kerry as secretary of state would help Obama lead — as a powerful voice for America on the world stage, a visionary leader who understands how to deal with complex challenges and a staunch friend of close allies like "John Kerry has been tested – in war, in government, and in diplomacy," she said. [...]
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Yahoo! Sport
2012 season in the rear view: Jimmie Johnson
VideoGum squished a boatload of 2012's best viral videos into a neatly packaged mashup video. It'll knock your Hot Cheetos and Takis off. Moment to remember: Winning from the pole in two consecutive races isn't too shabby is it? Especially when it's in the Chase. That's what Johnson did at Martinsville and Texas. At Martinsville, [...]
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ABC News
John Kerry Nominated to Succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State
President Obama tapped Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to be the next Secretary of State on Friday. Kerry is expected to win easy confirmation in the Senate, which would be a relief in the midst of fierce partisan battles over taxes, spending and In brief remarks at the White House, Obama cited Kerry's work with Sen [...]
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