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Kapunda Teen Admits Killing 3 Rowe Family Members
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Five Occupy Sydney Protesters Arrested; Police Thwart Coverage
Five persons were arrested Tuesday night in police operations over ‘Occupy Sydney’ protests. Reporters covering the arrest of Occupy Sydney protesters in a building were unable to get clear footage of the incident as police on the operation beamed lights directly into media’s cameras.
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A U.S. study found that Americans have an average of two close friends each, while those who reported zero close friends did not report an increase in the number as scientists had expected. With the number of "friends" one usually interacts with on the Internet, a question on the number of close friends could have made respondents ponder the subject at hand and take time to separate the online friends from those with whom they can share their deepest thoughts and feelings.
Lady Diana's Statue to be Erected in Front of Royal Couple's Kensington Apartment [PHOTOS]
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Tennessee Pastor Under Fire for Book Advocating Beating Children
Tennessee pastor Michael Pearl is being censured for his views on raising children by never "sparing the rod."
Padma Lakshmi: Alone and Thriving
The host of U.S. reality cooking show, "Top Chef," is learning that juggling a television show, losing the baby weight and raising a toddler can be done if you have a little help, humility and a little bit of know-how.
Madonna to Enroll Kids at Kate and Pippa Middleton's Alma Mater [PHOTOS]
The original queen of pop is leaning towards enrolling her children, Rocco and David, at Marlborough College, the same school attended by both Kate and Pippa Middleton.
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Eighth Biggest NZ Lotto Winner Bags $15.6M
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Kate Middleton Caught Rubbing her Belly: Could She be Pregnant Already? [PHOTOS]
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PETA Sues SeaWorld for Keeping Whale Slaves and other PETA Stunts
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have sued SeaWorld marine parks arguing that the park was keeping whales as slaves and that the animals should be set free under America's 13th Amendment.
Rare Chinese Art Discovered at University of Michigan Storage
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Miss World 2011 Winners: The Most Beautiful Women in the World (PHOTOS)
Miss Venezuela, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, was crowned Miss World 2011 in London Sunday evening. The 60th anniversary of the beauty pageant was marked at the Earls Court in west London.
Choir Backs Wedding Proposal on London Commuter Train (VIDEO and PHOTOS)
Adam King, 34, thought wedding proposals should go beyond kneeling on one knee – there should be a singing choir on board a commuter train where he would pop the question that would sweep his girlfriend off her feet.
Sir Roger Moore Praises Prince William and Kate Middleton for Aid Work [PHOTOS]
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Kate Middleton Shuns Drink, Eats More: Pregnant? [PHOTOS]
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Steve Jobs Biography Reveals Love Letter to His Wife
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MV Rena Update: 31 Days Since Reef Grounding, 358 Tonnes Oil Remain in the Vessel
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North Eastern U.S. Hit with Early Snow Day
After a freak October snow storm, residents of towns all across the north eastern U.S. are facing days without heat or electricity.
Eid Al-Adha: A Festival of Sharing Through Sacrifice
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‘Forbes’ Releases 2011 List of World’s Most Powerful People: Obama Tops List
As per its custom, "Forbes" issued their list of the most powerful people in the world for this year. Topping the list was president of the United States, Barack Obama.
Eight Adults and Two Children Died on Separate Australian Road Accidents, Police Urged Passengers to Wear Seatbelts
Eight adults and two children were the latest casualties in road accidents in Australia from Friday night 'til after midnight Monday, prompting the police to call on the public to make sure that everyone wears seatbelts when travelling.
Biggest Earthquake in Oklahoma History
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How Divorce Strikes: Ethnicity and Education
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Pippa Middleton to visit Australia for Grand Prix? [PHOTOS]
The organizers for next year's Grand Prix have extended their invitation to the Duchess' sister to attend next year's event. Will she make it?
Kate Middleton's Wedding Gown Designer Kept Commission Secret [PHOTOS]
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Kate Middleton's Most Affordable Closet Favorites [PHOTOS]
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Kate Middleton's Favorite High End Fashion Items and Where to Get Them [PHOTOS]
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her elegant-yet-practical style, and because of the huge influence she has given to the fashion world, people are always on the edge on what she will wear next.
Australia Ranked Second Best Country in the World by the U.N.
Australia has been pronounced the second best country to live in, next to Norway.
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