Tornadoes strike several states, devouring homes and killing 1 man

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 16:39

(CNN) -- A rash of tornadoes wreaked havoc in Oklahoma and the Midwest on Sunday and Monday, destroying homes and tossing trees around like toothpicks.

But the destructive weather isn't over. Baseball-sized hail, wind gusts and tornadoes could pummel parts of the central Plains and Midwest through Monday.

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Iran claims it hanged CIA, Mossad spies

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 16:25

(CNN) -- Two men who the Iranian government said worked as spies for Israel and the United States were hanged Sunday morning, according to Iranian state news outlet Press TV.

The men were identified as Mohammad Heidari and Kourosh Ahmadi. Press TV said Heidari provided classified information to Mossad, the Israeli intelligence agency, and Ahmadi had been convicted of providing the CIA with intelligence.

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Hero cop, who sat next to the first lady, charged with rape

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 17:21

(CNN) -- A former "top cop," who had the honor of sitting next to first lady Michelle Obama during a televised presidential speech four years ago, is facing rape allegations.

Richard DeCoatsworth left a party with two women on Thursday, according to authorities.

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AEG execs face questions about Michael Jackson's death

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 17:09

(CNN) -- AEG Live filed an insurance claim to recover losses from Michael Jackson's death the same day he died, according to a lawyer for Jackson's family.

That revelation may not relate to the heart of the wrongful death lawsuit against Michael Jackson's last concert promoter, but Jackson lawyers hope it could sway jurors to see AEG Live executives as motivated by money over the pop icon's needs.

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Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgents

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 16:20

(CNN) -- An ongoing "massive deployment" against insurgent groups in northern Nigeria by the nation's special forces killed at least 14 suspected terrorists and captured 20 others, according to a statement released Sunday by Nigeria's defense ministry.

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Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgents

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 16:20

(CNN) -- An ongoing "massive deployment" against insurgent groups in northern Nigeria by the nation's special forces killed at least 14 suspected terrorists and captured 20 others, according to a statement released Sunday by Nigeria's defense ministry.

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Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgents

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 16:20

(CNN) -- An ongoing "massive deployment" against insurgent groups in northern Nigeria by the nation's special forces killed at least 14 suspected terrorists and captured 20 others, according to a statement released Sunday by Nigeria's defense ministry.

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Nigerian forces tout 'massive deployment' against insurgents

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 16:19

(CNN) -- An ongoing "massive deployment" against insurgent groups in northern Nigeria by the nation's special forces killed at least 14 suspected terrorists and captured 20 others, according to a statement released Sunday by Nigeria's defense ministry.

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Report: North Korea launches fourth short-range missile

Submitted by e-reaksmey on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 15:43

(CNN) -- North Korea fired a short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Sunday, according to South Korea's semiofficial news agency Yonhap, citing a South Korean military official.

On Saturday, North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea, also known as the East Sea, off the Korean Peninsula's east coast, Yonhap reported.

The missiles on Saturday were fired in a northeasterly direction, away from South Korean waters, the ministry said.

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Congress to Grill Tim Cook Over Apple's Offshore Wealth

Submitted by k-zikin on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 00:41

Apple CEO Tim Cook will testify before Congress Tuesday about the company's approximately $100 billion held overseas — more than double the estimated $45 billion it keeps in the U.S.

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Instagram Photos You're Tagged In Go Public

Submitted by k-zikin on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 00:34

Two weeks ago, Instagram announced users could begin tagging themselves and others in photos through Instagram's iOS and Android apps. Those photos have been quietly filling up a hidden profile section called "Photos of You," which goes public for the first time Thursday.

Galaxy S4 Is Samsung's Fastest-Selling Smartphone Ever

Submitted by k-zikin on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 00:28

Samsung Galaxy S 4 is on track to pass 10 million in sales next week, which would make it the fastest-selling Galaxy S device in history.

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Carlos Tevez escapes jail over driving offences

Submitted by k-oudom on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 21:33

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been ordered to do 250 hours' community service, banned from driving for six months and must pay £1,145 in court costs and fines after admitting motoring offences.

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Organic food benefit 'in the mind'

Submitted by k-oudom on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 00:03

IT IS seen as healthier and tastier - and millions of shoppers willingly pay more to enjoy it.

But, researchers from Cornell University in New York State, say the benefits of organic food may simply exist in our heads.

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Technology

Australian Scientists Develop Printable A3-Sized Solar Cells

Submitted by k-zikin on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 00:20

Solar energy sounds like a dream, but buying and installing the equipment necessary to harness the power of the Sun can be expensive. But what if you could print your own solar panels?

Entertainment

Zynga Makes Infinite Runner Games Social With 'Running With Friends'

Submitted by k-zikin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 22:52

Chances are by now, you’ve probably heard of Temple Run. The infinite runner-style game has you run through a virtual world level-free, trying to last as long as you possibly can without dying.

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