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Dark but funny turns in new derelict mom books
These moms curse a lot, drink to excess, reveal scary truths and draw twisted little stick figures of their kids pooping and whining relentlessly. And this Mother's Day, they're bringing their derelict parenting to you.
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Alford says he won't pay $1M buyout to New Mexico
A University of New Mexico official says former Lobos basketball coach Steve Alford is willing to pay a $200,000 buyout for leaving the Albuquerque school to take a job at UCLA but he won't pay the $1 million payment that New Mexico wants.
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Jury gets Texas courthouse shooting case
Jurors are deliberating the case of a Houston man accused of opening fire outside a Texas courthouse and killing a 79-year-old bystander.
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Tuesday links --- ESPN Q-and-A with Sarkisian, and more
A few links to pass along this morning. … — We’ll start with this Q-and-A with UW coach Steve Sarkisian from the ESPN.com blog. Sarkisian says his confidence level in Keith Price is high, that Bishop Sankey had a 3.8 GPA and that Cleveland Wallace is one to watch
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Prison terms issued over fatal Russian club fire
A court in the Siberian city of Perm has convicted seven people in connection with a nightclub fire that killed 156, sentencing them to prison terms of four to nearly 10 years.
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Retrograde bill supports discrimination against gays
Legislation goes against majority opinion Senate Bill 5927 is a blatant attempt by Republicans to circumvent the will of a majority of Washington state voters and pander to their right-wing base in an attempt to garner more extremist voters for the upcoming midterm elections [“Awful bill re-le
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Tuesday links --- ESPN Q-and-A with Sarkisian, and more
A few links to pass along this morning. … — We’ll start with this Q-and-A with UW coach Steve Sarkisian from the ESPN.com blog. Sarkisian says his confidence level in Keith Price is high, that Bishop Sankey had a 3.8 GPA and that Cleveland Wallace is one to watch
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Feds probe Dodge Viper for suspension problem
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that a rear suspension part can fail on the iconic Dodge Viper muscle car.
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Israeli chief negotiator welcomes Arab peace plan
Israel's chief peace negotiator on Tuesday welcomed the Arab League's decision to sweeten a decade-old initiative offering comprehensive peace with Israel, hoping the gesture would help get peace talks back on track after years of standstill.
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Pfizer Q1 profit up, but drugmaker cuts outlook
Pfizer Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 53 percent as the world's second-largest drugmaker benefited from a gain related to a joint venture with China. But Pfizer's results fell short of Wall Street's expectations, and the company lowered its forecast for the year.
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Jury gets Texas courthouse shooting case
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Jurors are deliberating the case of a Houston man accused of opening fire outside a Texas courthouse and killing a 79-year-old bystander.
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VIDEO: Lebanon dragged into Syria conflict
As the conflict in Syria drags on, pro-government fighters near the country's borders are turning for increasing support to their allies in neighbouring territories.
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O'Sullivan stuns Bingham at Crucible
Ronnie O'Sullivan storms into an 7-1 lead after the first session of his quarter-final against Stuart Bingham.
Categories: BBC World News
Obama administration simplifies health care form
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first draft was as mind-numbing as a tax form. Tuesday the Obama administration unveiled simplified application forms for health insurance benefits coming next year under the federal health care overhaul.
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Turkmen leader hurt in riding fall
Turkmenistan's President, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, narrowly escapes serious injury after riding a horse to victory in a national racing event.
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India Ink: 4-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies in India
A 4-year-old girl who was raped and dumped near a crematorium in central India died on Monday evening from cardiac arrest, hospital authorities said.
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Jurors deliberating Texas courthouse shooting case
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Jurors are deliberating the case of a Houston man accused of going on a shooting rampage outside a Texas courthouse that killed a 79-year-old bystander.
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Jackson back in spotlight as civil trial begins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's words and music rang through a courtroom once again — this time at the start of a wrongful death trial — as a lawyer tried to show jurors the pop star's loving relationship with his mother and children.
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Mariela Castro to get gay rights award in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro will be allowed to travel to Philadelphia to accept an award for her gay rights advocacy, officials said Tuesday, reversing a previous decision to reject her visa request.
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ArtsBeat: Who Got Snubbed?
Bette Midler, Fiona Shaw, Alan Cumming and Alec Baldwin were among the high-profile performers who were overlooked.
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