The Americas
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Rio No Longer Has Favelas (According To Google Maps)
April 11 2013 12:19 AM
The crime-riddled favelas that have often defined Rio de Janeiro in film and television have suddenly disappeared -- at least, on Google Maps.
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Hurricane Season 2013: The Forecast
April 10 2013 8:15 PM
A meteorology team at Colorado State University predicts an "above average" Atlantic hurricane season.
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Brazil To Miss FIFA Deadline For Stadiums
April 10 2013 4:25 PM
The Confederations Cup is in June, and Brazil is far behind with their stadiums.
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Woods, MIlroy, Mickelson Headline Masters
April 10 2013 2:36 PM
Mickelson last captured a major title at Augusta in 2010.
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Birth Controll Recall in Canada
April 10 2013 11:20 AM
The birth control pill Alysena-28 was recalled in Canada this week after it included an incorrect amount of placebo pills in each package.
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Canadian Teen Commits Suicide After Alleged Rape, Bullying
April 10 2013 10:30 AM
17-year-old Rehtaeh Parsons committed suicide after an alleged gang-rape led to more than a year of bullying.
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Beyonce and Jay Z's Cuban Trip Was 'Educational'
April 10 2013 9:48 AM
The U.S. Treasury Department said Beyoncé and Jay-Z trip to Cuba was "educational."
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Stacey Dash Faces Backlash For Criticizing Beyoncé And Jay-Z Cuba Trip
April 10 2013 9:09 AM
Stacey Dash slammed Beyoncé and Jay-Z for their trip to Cuba and faced backlash from Twitter followers
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Death Penalty On Decline, Despite Resumption In A Few Countries: Amnesty
April 10 2013 3:27 AM
In an annual report published on Wednesday, Amnesty International noted the global trend towards ending the death penalty continued.
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Justin Bieber's Haircut 2013: Bieb's New 'Do Gets Mixed Reviews From Beliebers [PHOTOS]
April 09 2013 9:15 PM
Justin Bieber shocked fans when he posted a picture of his new hair style on Twitter, but it hasn't been determined whether or not it was a good surprise.
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Sequester Grounds US Air Force Jets Amid North Korea Crisis [PHOTOS]
April 09 2013 12:20 PM
The U.S. Air Force is cutting flying hours to comply with budget cuts, and must leave a lot of its fighters and bombers on the ground.
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KPMG Out As Herbalife Auditor
April 09 2013 11:11 AM
KPMG disclosed that a senior Los Angeles partner was fired for disclosing inside information to an unidentified individual.
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Porter Deal For Bombardier Jets Close To Lift-off
April 09 2013 10:15 AM
The first deal for Bombardier's newest jetliners could be finalized by Wednesday.
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![Man Mistakenly Buys Ferrets On Steroids In Argentina, Not ‘Toy Poodles’ [VIDEO]](http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2011/07/11/129082-miniature-poodles-rambo-and-josie-attend-their-wedding-ceremony-in-ban.jpg "Man Mistakenly Buys Ferrets On Steroids In Argentina, Not ‘Toy Poodles’ [VIDEO]")
Man Mistakenly Buys Ferrets On Steroids In Argentina, Not ‘Toy Poodles’ [VIDEO]
April 09 2013 9:53 AM
An Argentine man buys steroids-pumped ferrets under the impression that they were poodles. Watch the original local story out of Buenos Aires.
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13 People Killed In Shooting Spree In Serbian Village
April 09 2013 9:38 AM
A 60-year-old man killed 13 people, including a two-year-old infant, in a shooting spree in Serbia.
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No Love Lost For Thatcher In Argentina
April 09 2013 8:47 AM
Margaret Thatcher has been mourned all over the world, but eyes are dry in Argentina due to Falkland Islands disputes.
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Kanye West Sued Over 'Gold Digger' Sample
April 09 2013 8:31 AM
Kanye West is being sued for allegedly sampling lyrics from his 2005 hit "Gold Digger" without permission.
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If Beyonce Can Go To Cuba, Why Can’t I?
April 09 2013 5:39 AM
American pop stars Beyoncé and Jay-Z traveled to Cuba last week, reigniting the debate over the longstanding travel ban.
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Was Beyonce And Jay-Z's Cuba Trip Legal? U.S. Treasury Department Allowed Caribbean Getaway
April 09 2013 1:47 AM
Beyonce and Jay-Z's trip to Cuba was allowed by the U.S. Treasury Department as a "cultural exchange."
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Joel Osteen Target Of Elaborate Resignation Hoax
April 08 2013 6:06 PM
A fake website published a statement that cited the Texas megachurch pastor Joel Osteen as abandoning his faith in Christianity.
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