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Comcast to buy controlling stake in NBC Universal
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Comcast Corp. announced Thursday it plans to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal for $13.75 billion, giving the nation's largest cable TV operator control of the Peacock network, an array of cable channels and a major movie studio.
Congress appears poised to back Obama war plan
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Despite misgivings, members of Congress seem poised to back President Barack Obama's plan to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan after getting assurances the commitment isn't open-ended.
Obama rejoining economic debate with jobs summit
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Under pressure from Republicans and an impatient public to fix the sputtering economic recovery, President Barack Obama is refocusing on this politically potent issue by talking job creation with business and labor leaders at the White House.
Tiger Woods: 'Personal failings' let family down
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Tiger Woods disclosed his "personal failings" in a 317-word statement on his Web site that did not delve into details, except to say that he "let my family down" and regrets it "with all of my heart."
Poll finds sexting common among young people
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Think your kid is not "sexting"? Think again.
14 dead after suicide bomber attack in Somalia
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A suicide bomber disguised in women's clothing detonated his explosives during a graduation ceremony at an upscale hotel Thursday, killing at least 14 people, including three Cabinet ministers and two journalists.
Gay-marriage opponents welcome NY bill's defeat
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A bill that would have allowed same-sex marriage was rejected by New York lawmakers, a stunning outcome for advocates in a state that was the site of one of the gay rights movement's defining moments four decades ago, and a huge victory for opponents who said it could influence votes elsewhere.
WH gatecrashers might be subpoenaed to testify
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This time they're invited, but they don't want to come.
Swift talks Grammy joy; Beyonce top nominee
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Taylor Swift has won just about every top music award there is this year, but the possibility of winning not just one, but eight Grammys, had the 19-year-old screaming for joy as the nominations were announced.
Nets lose NBA-record 18th straight to start season
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They are off to the worst start in NBA history, and the New Jersey Nets might not have hit bottom yet.
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