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'We're in Deep Doo-Doo': Dick Cheney Warns GOP on North Korea

Former Vice President Dick Cheney told Republicans they should be very wary of recent threats from North Korea, CNN reported on Tuesday."We're in deep doo ... Full story

George H.W. Bush, 88, Remains Hospitalized 3 Weeks After Being Admitted for Bronchitis

Former President George H.W. Bush remains in stable condition three weeks after he was hospitalized in Houston with bronchitis.The 88-year-old was admitted to the Methodist ... Full story

Mitt in a Bind Over 'Binders Full of Women' Comment

Washington -- Mitt Romney is in a bind over binders. The Republican presidential nominee is being challenged about the details of hiring women for top government ... Full story

Tagg Romney Wanted to Punch Obama After He Accused Father of Being a Liar

Some of the verbal punches thrown by President Obama during Tuesday night’s debate made Mitt Romney’s son want to throw one of his own. During an ... Full story

Crowley to Moderate Second Debate: 'It's Harder to Dodge'

Washington -- CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley will moderate the second presidential debate, to be held Tuesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, ... Full story

5 Things We Learned From Thursday's VP Debate

Vice President Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan, the man who wants his job, exchanged fire over taxes, Medicare, national security and some animated facial ... Full story

5 Things to Watch for in VP Debate

Danville, Kentucky -- Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's running mate, will share the stage in Danville, ... Full story

Mitt Romney's Oldest Son Defends His Father From Democratic Attacks

Tagg Romney wants to get something off his chest — President Obama’s portrayal of his father as “this evil monster” is far from the truth. The ... Full story

President Barack Obama Is The Smallest Government Spender Since Dwight D. Eisenhower

It’s enough to make even the most ardent Obama cynic scratch his head in confusion. Amidst all the cries of Barack Obama being the most prolific ... Full story

Bristol Palin In Trouble Over Reality Show

Before Lifetime's "Life's A Tripp," Bristol Palin had another reality show in the works that followed the "Dancing With the Stars" alum to Los Angeles ... Full story

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Kai the hatchet-wielding 'murderer' hitchhiker's father says he has behavioral struggles and was hospitalized

The parents of a man best known as 'Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker' who's stardom changed from California hero to New Jersey murderer in months' time say their son struggled with behavioral issues his whole life and was hospitalized for some time. Caleb McGillivary, the legal name of the wild-haired 24-year-old who's currently being held without bail for murder, first described himself...

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When it comes to life or death decisions, a doctor's wishes can override those of the patient's at intensive care units

Patients should discuss their feelings about life support with their families before going into hospital, after a study found the decision is being influenced as much by the doctor as the patient. In a study of 153 Intensive Care Units across the U.S, researchers found that the culture of the hospital could be an influencing factor in whether care would be...

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Save Haven For Donkeys: Donkey covered in third-degree burns after boy doused it in petrol and set it alight

A stray donkey suffered third degree burns after being doused in petrol and set on fire.  The animal had wandered into a field in the Palestinian village of Immaten when it was attacked by a local boy. Fur on its back and abdomen had been almost totally burned off and its skin was raw and blistered. The donkey was rescued days...

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The road less travelled: Beautiful pictures capture determined runners in some of the world's most unforgiving environments

Somewhere in the sprawling Grand Canyon runner Max King is pushing his body to extremes as he pounds across its craggy surface. Amid the dramatic US landscape near Bend, Oregon, the athlete was attempting a 42.5 miles world attempt to cross the 5,250 ft canyon twice. The photo is just one of a series of spectacular images which capture dogged runners battling...

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Two men 'shot by armed police after hacking soldier to death with machetes in London street as dozens of terrified witnesses watched'

Two people were today believed to have been shot by armed police after hacking a man to death with a machete in front of dozens of eyewitnesses. Police were called this afternoon to reports of an assault in Woolwich, south London where witnesses claimed a man wearing a Help For Heroes t-shirt was attacked with knives. The pair were then confronted by...

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Dominique Venner: Outrage as Femen protestor mocks Notre Dame suicide by posing with gun in her mouth a DAY after right-wing historian killed himself on altar

Dominique Venner: Outrage as Femen protestor mocks Notre Dame suicide by posing with gun in her mouth a DAY after right-wing historian killed himself on altar

Femen protestor photographed on the altar at Notre Dame cathedralSlogan 'May fascists burn in hell' emblazoned across her bare chestFollowed public suicide of right-wing Dominique Venner yesterdayMr Venner was close to the anti-gay marriage movement By Kerry Mcdermott PUBLISHED: 10:52 EST, 22 May 2013 | UPDATED: 11:09 EST, 22 May 2013 A topless Femen activist held a fake gun in her mouth on the altar...

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Strike a pose: World's rarest animals are caught on hidden camera exploring their habitats

Strike a pose: World's rarest animals are caught on hidden camera exploring their habitats

The giant panda, red panda, Tibetan stump-tailed macaque, takin and leopard are all regarded as endangered by the WWFMore than 100 infrared camera traps were placed in nature reserves Camera traps mean there is practically zero human interference By Jill Reilly PUBLISHED: 10:12 EST, 22 May 2013 | UPDATED: 11:10 EST, 22 May 2013 They may be some of the world's most endangered animals,...

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Coroner criticises TV shows for 'making light of hoarding' after pensioner trapped by piles of rubbish dies during blaze

Coroner criticises TV shows for 'making light of hoarding' after pensioner trapped by piles of rubbish dies during blaze

Ann Bradshaw died of smoke inhalation as crews tried to reach herThe 65-year-old's belongings were stacked from floor to ceilingFirefighters had to burrow a tunnel through rubbish while the blaze ragedMrs Bradshaw's son had to spend two hours rearranging clutter each time he wanted to leave the houseCoroner Andrew Tweddle said TV 'made light' of hoarding for entertainment By Daily...

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Mark Bridger claims bone fragments found in fire were leftovers from chicken dinner NOT April Jones' skull

Mark Bridger claims bone fragments found in fire were leftovers from chicken dinner NOT April Jones' skull

Mark Bridger has given evidence for the first time on 16th day of trialApril's mother Coral walked out of court as he spoke about her daughterDescribed how he was drunk behind the wheel and then crushed April'I saw a little person, a child pushed up against the front wheel,' he said'I remember checking for her breath. I remember giving her...

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Sergio Garcia apologizes to Tiger Woods for racist 'fried chicken' jibe at European Tour awards

Sergio Garcia apologizes to Tiger Woods for racist 'fried chicken' jibe at European Tour awards

Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods have a long-running feudOn Tuesday the Spanish golfer was jokingly asked if he would invite Woods for dinner during the U.S. Open'We will have him round every night. We will serve fried chicken,' he saidGarcia quickly apologized for his racist remark 'The comment that was made wasn’t silly. It was wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate,'...

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Nationwide says it is opening 1,000 current accounts a day as customers ditch banks

Nationwide says it is opening 1,000 current accounts a day as customers ditch banks

Building society opened 365,000 new current accounts in the year to 4 April 2013Total current account customer share has risen to 5.7% Record 123,000 customers switched – up 58% compared to previous 12 months By Lee Boyce PUBLISHED: 10:14 EST, 22 May 2013 | UPDATED: 10:55 EST, 22 May 2013 Building society Nationwide says it is reaping the rewards of disgruntled customers ditching banks and...

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Homes on either side of deadly 100ft sinkhole that swallowed Florida man to be demolished

Homes on either side of deadly 100ft sinkhole that swallowed Florida man to be demolished

Jeff Bush, 37, was sucked into the hole under his home in FebruaryDemolition of homes on either side will take place todayRepairing the homes would have cost more than 50% of their value By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 10:03 EST, 22 May 2013 | UPDATED: 10:54 EST, 22 May 2013 The Florida homes on either side of the Tampa area house where a sinkhole opened...

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Oklahoma tornado: 'He calls me big dog... I call him little dog': Neighbors whose joyful tornado reunion was caught in iconic 'hug seen around the world' image reveal their touching bond

Oklahoma tornado: 'He calls me big dog... I call him little dog': Neighbors whose joyful tornado reunion was caught in iconic 'hug seen around the world' image reveal their touching bond

Jim Routon rushed to aid the children of Briarwood Elementary School in the aftermath of Monday's devastating tornado To his delight and relief discovered his seven year old neighbor Hezekiah Darbon had survived Their embrace was captured by a photographer and has warmed the hearts of millions who have seen itIn an interview on Wednesday the pair revealed their nicknames...

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Disqualified driver, 38, who mowed down a 'perfect couple' on their tandem bike is jailed for 10 years

Disqualified driver, 38, who mowed down a 'perfect couple' on their tandem bike is jailed for 10 years

By Richard Hartley-parkinson PUBLISHED: 10:46 EST, 22 May 2013 | UPDATED: 10:54 EST, 22 May 2013 Nicky Lovell was today jailed for 10 years after knocking down and killing Ross and Clare Simons A disqualified driver fleeing police was jailed for 10 years and six months today for killing a couple he mowed down in a car as they rode their tandem bike.Nicky Lovell, 38,...

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The bride with 25,000 guests: Holding a sash, newlywed, 19, waits for relative to perform a 'Mitzvah dance' as she marries into Ultra Orthodox Jewish family

The bride with 25,000 guests: Holding a sash, newlywed, 19, waits for relative to perform a 'Mitzvah dance' as she marries into Ultra Orthodox Jewish family

Thousands attended the wedding of the grandson of the leader of the Hasidic dynasty Belz Rebbe yesterday18-year-old Shalom Rokeach will be the future leader of the Jewish sect - one of the largest in the worldHe married 19-year-old bride Hannah Batya Penet in the traditional ceremony which lasted several hours until dawn By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 04:14 EST, 22 May...

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Let me out, I'm hungry! Polar bear 'talks' to a visitor at Moscow Zoo

Let me out, I'm hungry! Polar bear 'talks' to a visitor at Moscow Zoo

Arctic animal has earned a reputation for greeting guests at his enclosure The happy polar bear is now the star attraction at the zoo in Russia By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 10:48 EST, 22 May 2013 | UPDATED: 10:50 EST, 22 May 2013 An attention seeking polar bear has become the star attraction at Moscow Zoo - because he loves posing for the camera.These...

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Paul McCartney, Richest Musician in the U.K., Tops $1 Billion

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Justin Bieber Celebrates 19th Birthday by Stripping and Staying Out Until 6:30 a.m. with Rumored Girlfriend

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Bobby Brown sentenced to 55 days in jail for DUI

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Review: 'Hobbit' a sluggish misadventure with a TV sheen

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