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Deep Sea Diver Vows to Recover and Photograph Osama bin Laden
President Obama's recent announcement that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by US operatives in Pakistan prompted happy cheers and a giant, collaborative sigh of relief from citizens around the world. After five minutes of celebration, though, came demands for photographic or video proof that our nation's nemesis was actually dead.
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Smiling in New Facebook Photos
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Sunday posted two new photos to her Facebook page, offering the first official look at the congresswoman from Arizona since she was shot in the head in January.
The two photos, which were captured by P. K. Weis on May 17, show a smiling Gifford at the TIRR Memorial Hermann, where she has been receiving treatment. In one photo, Gifford is seen sitting and smiling alongside her mother.
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This Day in History for June 13 – Thurgood Marshall Nominated and More
Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1966 – The US Supreme Court rules on Miranda v. Arizona, stating police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them (More info)
1967 – US President Lyndon B. Johnson nominates Solicitor-General Thurgood Marshall to become the first black justice on the US Supreme Court (More info)
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Tokyo Named World’s Most Expensive City
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Apples Increase Muscle Tone and Reduce Fat: Study
Will an apple a day actually make you a big hit on the beach?
It's possible, as new research suggests that ursolic acid, which is found in abundance in an apple's peal, builds muscles while reducing fat.
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24,000 Pages of Sarah Palin Administration E-mails Released
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Research: Sitting Can Be as Deadly as Smoking [VIDEO
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Ale-Enchancement? Study Finds Drinking Is Actually Good for Runners
There may be more to a runner's high than we initially thought.
A new study has uncovered information so hard to believe it will blow the tap off your keg: drinking beer can help competitive runners.
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This Day in History for June 10 – Apple II Released and More
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Woman Buys $5,000 Worth of Goods For Strangers
The phrase "my treat" took on a whole new meaning Wednesday in suburban San Diego.
In what may be a strange attempt at improving diplomatic relations, a 66-year-old white woman identified as Claudia Smith with a self-proclaimed love for Mexicans bought $5,000 worth of clothing for 50 women at the Everything a Deal discount store, where nothing has a price tag over $9.99.