News Headlines (121) 10 January 2013

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Raw: Whales Trapped Under Ice in Canada. Published on Jan 9, 2013 :: A community in Quebec's Far North is calling for outside help to free about a dozen killer whales trapped under a vast stretch of sea ice. Amateur video shows the trapped whales. (Jan. 9)

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Bill Clinton on Gun Control: 'This Is Nuts'. Published on Jan 9, 2013 :: In a speech at the Consumer Electronics Show, former President Bill Clinton outlined the importance mobile technology but also talked about political issues like gun control calling the availability of high-capacity gun magazines "nuts." (Jan. 9) || ► NY Gov. on Gun Violence: 'Stop the Madness'. Published on Jan 9, 2013 :: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing to close loopholes on a state ban on assault weapons and ammunition clips that carry more than 10 bullets in his third State of the State speech. (Jan. 9)



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Gun Safety Advocates Meet With Biden at WH. Published on Jan 9, 2013 :: Vice President Joe Biden heard today the personal stories of gun violence from representatives of victims groups and gun-safety organizations as he works on the Obama administration's response to the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. (Jan. 9) || ► Biden: Determined to Take Action on Guns. Published on Jan 9, 2013 :: Seeking to spur fresh action on gun legislation, Vice President Joe Biden is meeting at the White House with victims groups and gun-safety organizations. Wednesday's meeting is to be part of a series of gatherings Biden is conducting this week. (Jan. 9)


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Georgia Mom Shoots Home Invader 5 Times. Published on Jan 9, 2013 :: A Georgia man says he is proud of his wife for protecting her family during a home invasion. Police say the suspect is currently hospitalized and is being charged with burglary. (Jan. 9)



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Gun Buy-Back in Former Rep. Giffords' Hometown. Published on Jan 8, 2013 :: On a day when former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, and her husband, Mark Kelly, announced they will launch a gun control lobbying effort, two gun buy-backs were held in Giffords' hometown of Tucson, Arizona. (Jan. 8) || ► Giffords Intern: 'No Excuse' for Gun Inaction. Published on Jan 8, 2013 :: Daniel Hernandez, the intern who rushed to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' side when she was shot exactly 2 years ago, says he is shocked and saddened that more has not been done on a federal level to curb gun violence. (Jan. 8)



► Richardson to NKorea: Let in the Internet. Published on Jan 9, 2013 :: Former New Mexico Governor and Ambassador to the UN Bill Richardson says he's encouraging North Korea to suspend missile launches and let in the internet. Richardson is touring North Korea with Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt. (Jan. 9) (VIDEO)

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Paper Computer Makes Rounds at CES. Published on Jan 9, 2013 ::  A remarkably thin and flexible computer is making the rounds at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It's made by Plastics Logic and it's billed as the world's first 'paper computer.' (Jan. 9)



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Raw: Floral Bouquets in Ukraine Encased in Ice. Published on Jan 8, 2013 :: An exhibition of flowers encased in ice was on display in Kiev, Ukraine on Tuesday. The organizers said the bouquets included more than a thousand different species of flowers from all over the world. (Jan. 9)

► NRA coming to White House: Will there be fireworks? On Thursday, the nation's biggest gun-rights organization will be represented at a meeting on gun violence with Vice President Joe Biden. The NRA's presence makes both sides look open-minded. By Linda Feldmann | Christian Science Monitor 

► Killer whales trapped in Quebec sea ice

► Obama to nominate Lew for Treasury at 1:30 p.m. - By Olivier Knox, Yahoo! News

► Why Obama likes Lew to lead Treasury - By Olivier Knox, Yahoo! News

► Russia: West should consider Assad's proposals - Associated Press  

► U.N. envoy says 40 years of Assad family rule is "too long" - By Erika Solomon and Peter Graff | Reuters 

► Groom Beats Nerves by Singing Wedding Speech - By Annie Colbert | Mashable – Tue, Jan 8, 2013

► My Wedding Speech.  Published on Jan 6, 2013 by Tom Fletcher :: Here's my speech from our wedding 12-5-12. It's possibly the most nervous I've ever been in my life (about the speech, not the wedding!). I got a load of ideas by watching other speeches on youtube so if there are any future grooms on here in desperate need of inspiration (like I was) then I hope this helps. I'm useless at public speaking so this was my solution!



► 'Zombie' Planet's Rogue Orbit Around Star Shocks Scientists - By Tariq Malik | SPACE.com  

► 'Smart' potty or dumb idea? Wacky gadgets at CES - 'Smart' potty to extra-loud headphones _wacky gadgets solve problems you didn't know existed - By Ryan Nakashima and Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press

► Cake-cutting, new exhibit mark Elvis' birthday - Associated Press – Tue, Jan 8, 2013 

► Inside the world's most high-design fast-food restaurants - By Amy Schellenbaum | Curbed – Wed, Jan 9, 2013



► Legendary Giant Squid Captured on Video




► McDonald's Set to Become the Biggest Children's Book Distributor in the UK

► "I'm a Daddy and I Know It" Parody Goes Viral 




► EPISODE 108: Vodka. If your experience with vodka is limited to martinis and fruity mixers, you've really been missing out. Our resident bartender Tom shows host Roger Hailes everything you didn't know about vodka, including the Mansome cocktail known as the Vesper. Here's his Vesper recipe: 1) 1-1.5 oz of vodka (he recommends Ellsbury Duck), 2) 1-1.5 oz of gin 3) .5 oz of lillet. 4) Stir with ice. 5) Strain. 6) Serve with lemon garnish. (VIDEO) 

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► Homeowner surprised to learn a stranger was living under her house

►Dog shaved to look like lion prompts 911 call - By Dylan Stableford, Yahoo! News  

► Kurdish activists killed in Paris

Three Kurdish activists - among them a co-founder of the militant PKK group - are shot dead in Paris, but no motive has yet been established.
* Protests after Paris killings -VIDEO
* Defiance in Turkey's Kurdish heartland
* Turkey-PKK conflict surges 

► Fourth death in Kashmir clashes 

A Pakistani soldier has been killed by Indian troops near the dividing line in the disputed territory of Kashmir, Pakistan's military says.
* India 'provoked Kashmir clash'

► 10 January 2013 - If used car salesman ran Congress | By Kate Dailey BBC News Magazine 
► Hollywood awaits Oscar nominations

The film world awaits the announcement of the 85th Academy Award nominations ahead of the Oscars ceremony next month.
* Oscars 2013: Runners and riders
* What you need to know - VIDEO

► 10 January 2013  - Little fresh on Italian election menu | By Mark Duff BBC News, Milan 
► Lance Armstrong: What could be fallout from Oprah interview?
► Kenya fears poaching rise after elephant family killed. 9 January 2013  -  Kenya's Wildlife Service is still pursuing a gang of poachers responsible for the killing of an entire family of 11 elephants. Authorities fear that poaching could once more on the rise despite continued efforts to track down the men who kill elephants for the lucrative ivory trade. Daniel Gallas reports. (VIDEO) || NEWS -  Kenya hunts ivory poachers after elephant family killed || more NEWS - 31 December 2012, Five Indian elephants run over by train in Orissa

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► 10 January 2013 - Supernova 'Mingus' could shed light on dark energy | By Jason Palmer Science and technology reporter, BBC News, Long Beach, California 

► If you like the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302... - By John Pearley Huffman ||  Running errands in the 2013 Buick Enclave AWD 

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► Today's African Proverb :: "The ugliest donkey has the most painful kick" - A Somali proverb sent by Warda Mahamed, Birmingham, UK

► Three Kurdish women 'assassinated' in Paris, one reportedly co-founder of separatist movement

► Saudi Arabia beheads young migrant maid for killing infant

► EU seeks more privacy pressure on Google, Facebook

► Over a quarter of US kids on food stamps, under-50s dying young – reports

► Moscow, Beijing reconnect as reset with US fizzles

► Russian alternative communists want US barred from Sochi Olympics

► White House reminds gun-lovers of freedom of speech in 'deport Piers Morgan' petition response

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People & Power - Spirit Child. Published on Jan 10, 2013 :: Every year an unknown number of children - most of them disabled in some way - are murdered in northern Ghana because of the belief that they are in some way possessed by evil spirits set on bringing ill fortune to those around them. The practice is the consequence of ancient traditions and customs and is shaped by poverty and ignorance in remote and often marginalised communities. But it is still infanticide and no less horrifying than the killing of children anywhere. For years NGOs and the Ghanaian authorities have tried advocacy and education in an attempt to eradicate the practice but with only marginal success. Well into the 21st century, Ghana's so-called spirit children are still being killed because they carry the blame for the misfortunes of everyday life. Award-winning Ghanaian investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas is determined to do something to stop this senseless slaughter. In this shocking and remarkable film for People & Power he sets out to track down and identify some of those responsible and to bring them to justice.



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Inside Story - Is Northern Ireland's identity under threat? Published on Jan 10, 2013 :: Rioting has returned to the streets of Northern Ireland following a move to restrict the flying of the British flag. Loyalists say their very identity is under threat. Guests: Niall O'Donnghaile, Sammy Wilson, Eamonn Mallie. 

Latest Headlines

■ Bomb in Southwest Pakistan Kills 11 People
■ 3 Kurdish Women Shot Dead at Paris Office
■ Biden to Meet with NRA to Discuss Gun Safety
■ Israeli Police Say Car Explodes in Tel Aviv
■ 2 Trains Collide in Switzerland, 17 Injured 
■ Bad Weather Strands Released Iranians at Airport
■ In Picking Lew, Obama Turns a Page at Treasury
■ Specter of Benghazi Drives U.S.-Afghan Talks
■ Google's Schmidt Urges Internet Openness in North Korea 
■ Investigators Looking into High-Speed Ferry Crash
■ Lowered U.K. Flag Sparks Protestant Fury in Belfast
■ Venezuela Plans Show of Support for Ailing Chávez
■ Indonesia to Add Photo Warnings to Cigarette Packs
■ CNN: Flu Ravages 41 U.S. States 
■ CNN: Obama Cabinet Becoming a Boys Club?



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► North Korea: Google Exec Sees Limited Internet Access

► France's Budget Minister Accused of Dodging Taxes

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* Will Skyfall Earn James Bond His First-Ever Best Picture Nomination?

► Lawyer: Police Beat New Delhi Gang Rape Suspects
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► Obama hasn't reined in Big Money

► Obama Cabinet may have diversity problem

By Christi Parsons and Michael A. Memoli - With Susan Rice out of the running for secretary of State, all of the president's second-term appointees to date have been white males. Just wait, his spokesman says.
* Jacob J. Lew to get Treasury nod 
* Labor Secretary Solis says she's returning to California

► Washington stalemates hurting Republicans most, polls indicate
► Labor Secretary Hilda Solis stepping down from office
► Beyonce, Clarkson leading presidential inauguration performances
► Wal-Mart to meet with Biden on guns 
► Pakistan kiln laborers hemmed in by debts they can't repay
► Irvine City Council overhauls oversight, spending on Great Park
► Highway 1

* Detroit Auto Show: First official photos of new Lexus IS sedan
* Nissan starts making Leaf in U.S., will offer lower-cost model
* Audi to bring trio of quicker models
* Photos: Best car values for fuel economy

► Gun Control Debate

* Biden: Executive actions explored
* Gabby Giffords launches group to counter gun lobby
* Jon Stewart: Gun rights zealots fear 'imaginary Hitler' 
* Alex Jones goes on pro-gun tirade on Piers Morgan

► CES 2013

* Live updates from Las Vegas 
* Lowe's Iris system tracks elderly, pets
* NeuroSky mind-controlled helicopters 
* Samsung curved TV may hint at new phones
* More: Highlights from CES 2013 

► Oscars: 'Lincoln,' 'Argo,' 'Les Miz' — hits poised for nominations

By John Horn - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will unveil Oscar nominations Thursday morning, and they are poised to single out a slate of movies that have made a killing at the box office. Full coverage  || Follow the nominations live on Twitter 
* Buzz Meter
* Oscar hosts through the years - By Susan King 
* Timeline

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■ Pictures in the News | January 9, 2013 - Posted By: Marc Martin 

■ Game over: Family Fun arcade pulls the plug - Posted By: Marc Martin 

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A Siberian tiger cools itself down in a pool at the zoo in Rio de Janeiro, on January 9, 2013. Temperatures hit 40° C in the city. AFP PHOTO/VANDERLEI ALMEIDA

South Korean special warfare forces take part in a winter season drill in Pyeongchang, about 180 km east of Seoul on January 9, 2013. The Korean peninsula is the world's last Cold War frontier as Stalinist North Korea and pro-Western South Korea have been technically at war since the 1950-53 conflict. AFP PHOTO/DONG-A ILBO

A young Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) swims in its outdoor enclosure on January 7, 2013 at the zoo in Duisburg, western Germany. AFP PHOTO / ROLAND WEIHRAUCH