4 travelers missed doomed Air France Flight 447

A reservation mix-up, an overbooking and a Brazilian cabbie's passion for soccer are all that saved some would-be passengers on Air France flight 447 from the fate of 228 others who lost their lives in the mid-Atlantic.

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Benevolent New York merchant cited in drug sweep

A New York convenience store owner who made headlines after showing mercy on a would-be robber has been accused of selling drug paraphernalia.

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Store owner gives would-be robber bread and $40

A Long Island convenience store owner confronted by a bat-wielding would-be robber said Tuesday he decided to show mercy on the man after he collapsed in tears claiming he was only committing the crime to support his starving family.

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Woman obliges after husband begs to be shot

Authorities said a woman who shot her husband in the knee won't face charges because he begged her to do it. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's office said a 35-year-old woman accused her husband of being drunk and becoming violent during an argument.

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'To Be or Not to Be' receives a wan adaptation

The fall theater season is still young, but Nick Whitby's "To Be or Not to Be" may turn out to be the most unnecessary Broadway production of the year.

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English celebrate with flags, food on St. George's Day

Londoners gathered Wednesday in Trafalgar Square, beneath statues of imperial lions and military heroes, to celebrate England's patron saint — a third-century Turkish soldier who supposedly had the power to slay a dragon but likely never set foot in Britain.

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Turkey under fire over laws banning insults to 'Turkishness'

"Happy is he who says: 'I am a Turk.'"

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Researchers Seek Routes to Happier Life

As a motivational speaker and executive coach, Caroline Adams Miller knows a few things about using mental exercises to achieve goals. But last year, one exercise she was asked to try took her by surprise.

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An active map showing how the unemployment has spread up to last month.

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You Might Be A Liberal If...(Jeff Foxworthy meets politics)

A little humor for my pals on the left. Jeff Foxworthy style. You might be a liberal if: ...you feel extremely safe from terrorism in the US but refuse to give George Bush an ounce of credit ...you voted for change in America but meant "others" need to change, not you

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Christian Radicals For Health Care Reform. Am I Republican Enough...Move On And Vote

Gloria Keith to Friends: I guess I am as politically and radically, motivated as Jesus was in our Bible stories.

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" What does it means to be a good Americans? "

What does it mean to be an Americans? it's simple answer, Tens of thousands of people from all around the globe like to come to United States to fulfill their American dreams, but no one are willing to go back to their native country.

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What do lawyers and judges get for pretending to be human

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Palin is like fools gold! All shiny on the outside and worthlesss on the inside!

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The Unmanning of the Human Animal

In the event of a cataclysmic occurance, where do you think you will go to survive? On the surface, an inoccuous statement. In truth, much more.

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Even NBC Media is in the tank with Insurance Lobby!!!

I am Tired of hearing about how 1 Trillion Dollars over 10 years is too much money.

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In order to confront the five major problems confronting America we have to provide workable solutions. Words & Promises Do Matter. Missouri Will Show The Way!

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Two radical artists have set up an immigration agency, a political consulting firm, a Ponzi scheme for marketing contemporary art, and seven other enterprises. Welcome to the mock entrepreneurial art of Société Réaliste.

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Forgiveness can be a Progress

I consider forgiving is the best thing one could do, as all have their short comings. Forgiveness can make one up by one step. Often I wonder why won't people just accept it and forgive.

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An Ohio teenager says he expects to be suspended from a Christian school for attending a public school prom with his girlfriend"

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What will happen next? Will Palestinian kids be duped into playing music to Israeli pilots who exterminated Gaza children with White Phosphorus?

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Psycho-sexual mechanisms to heterosexualize men

Excerpts from "Guyland", a recent American book called by Michael Kimmel, a sociologist at (New York University or Columbia?) . It is about the culture of young men in contemporary America, mostly on College Campuses.

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Alright let's get the ball rolling. We must make the internet more "Obama" friendly, there are a whole bunch of conservatard sites that criticize our president.

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Thrill-Seekers' Brains May Be Wired Differently Region that affects addictive behavior is linked to risk-taking, too, study finds -- Robert Preidt

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Congrats to my 8 yr old...

I just want to say Congrats to my 8 yr old who won an essay contest on "Why Voting is Special" If anyone thinks kids are unintelligent you are wrong! She gets her own plaque and gift certificate. She gets her award 11/11! Good job mommy!

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Wow ,,,There is hope yet !

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Here's a video to watch when thinking about the gay marriage debate. Or to get you thinking about it.

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Hillary said: "Don't vet me unless I am chosen"

Caroline Kennedy, the co-chair of the Obama Vice President Selection team, appeared on "Meet the Press" with Tom Brokaw and when asked why didn't the Obama camp vet Hillary Clinton for the number two spot of the ticket she reported that Hillary told the camp "do not vet me unless …

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THE CANDU MEMORANDUM - PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES COMPARISON-Questions to Be asked and answered

Updated Thursday, August 24, 2008 THE CANDU MEMORANDUM - PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES COMPARISON Questions for the Candidates that have never been asked and need to be answered

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Newsvine Poll Closed: Biden Is Obama's VP

The polls have closed. A Democratic official has declared Biden as the VP. This was an interesting night, thanks to everyone who casted their vote. I didn't know the poll was going to end so soon, but the news outlets are saying that the secret is out.

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Time teaches one that its better to learn from history, then to make errors through political confrontation.

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The historian Tony Judt has changed our view of postwar Europe, challenged liberal America and provoked controversy with his criticism of Israel. He has never fought shy of questioning long-cherished ideas.

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Summary of U.S. Financial Aid To Israel: Figures, Facts, and Impact Benefits to Israel of U.S. Aid Since 1949 (As of November 1, 1997) Foreign Aid Grants and Loans $74,157,600,000 Other U.S. Aid (12.2% of Foreign Aid) $9,047,227,200

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