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Divers suspend search of capsized Italy liner

Divers searching the capsized Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia suspended work on Wednesday after the vast wreck shifted slightly, but officials said they are hoping to resume as soon as possible.
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Class-Action Suit Against American Honda Thrown Out

American Honda Motor Co won a legal victory as a divided U.S. appeals court on Thursday said a nationwide lawsuit over a brake system used in some Acura RL vehicles should not have been certified as a class-action.
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10 Points Cheat Sheet from ‘The Obamas’ by Jodi Kantor

The Obamas by Jodi Kantor, released on Jan. 10 by publisher Little, Brown and Company, unveils the first couple's time in the White House so far. The book delves into the difficult adjustments they had to make, particularly the first lady's acclimation to her new role.
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Michael Philbin: Joe Philbin’s Son Drowned, Preliminary Autopsy Finds

Autopsy results revealed that Michael Philbin, the 21-year-old son of Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, drowned. The Oshkosh Police Department issued a preliminary report on Wednesday saying the cause of death was fresh water drowning, though no foul play is suspected.
Cab Driver Arrested in Williamsburg Rape Case

Cab Driver Arrested in Williamsburg Rape Case

Cops have arrested a New York City cab driver for allegedly raping a female passenger at knifepoint in May. The victim, a 26-year-old woman, had been heading to her Manhattan building from a bar in Williamsburg.
Military police stand guard outside military prosecutor's office in Poznan where military prosecutor Colonel Przybyl attempted suicide by shooting himself in head following news conference

Polish Military Prosecutor Shoots Himself, Survives

A Polish military prosecutor defending his department against allegations that it had broken the law shot himself in the head Monday after cutting short a news conference. The cameras were still rolling.
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Blackwater Settles Suit over 2004 Fallujah Killings

A wrongful death lawsuit linked to a defining moment of the Iraq war has ended with the company formerly known as Blackwater agreeing to settle with the families of four security contractors killed in a gruesome 2004 ambush.
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Digital Music Service Grooveshark Sued by EMI

Grooveshark has been sued by the large record company EMI Group Ltd, which accused the popular digital music service of paying no royalties since entering a licensing agreement to stream music nearly three years ago.

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