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Airlines Call for U.N. Deal to Avert Carbon Trade War

Banks own far more aircraft than you may think
Global airlines on Sunday called for a deal brokered by a United Nations agency to avoid an impasse between China and the European Union over jet pollution spilling into a trade war. Airlines are being squeezed between conflicting laws, the head of the International Air Transport Association said.
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Pinterest: 5 Things to Know about the New Social-Media Platform

Pinterest recently became one of the top five social networks on the Web in terms of weekly visits. For a quick rundown of all the things you need to know about Pinterest, we've gathered the most pertinent information about the hottest new social-media platform on the Web.
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A model presents a creation from the Charlotte Ronson Fall/Winter 2012 collection during New York Fashion Week February 10, 2012.

New York Fashion Week 2012: Charlotte Ronson Polishes and Refines the 'Real Girl' [PHOTOS]

Charlotte Ronson showed her Fall 2012 Collection on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, a refined collection in opulent deep plum, burnt orange, maroon, forest crème and beiges from camel to ivory which she called a modern wardrobe for a real girl. View the slideshow to see photos of Charlotte Ronson's sophisticated Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
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Top 5 Android Tablets

Apple's iPad 3 is likely to be launched in near future. However, if you not ready to wait for the next generation iPad, you have a long list of Android-running tablets to choose. These tablets come with amazing features, stylish looks and a reasonable price tag.
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Kindle Fire: Amazon to Launch New Bigger Model with 9-Inch Display

Rumors are rife that Apple is all set to launch its next generation iPad, but the Android lovers should not lose heart as Amazon is also anticipated to release two versions of its flagship Kindle Fire, one of which will be bigger than the existing Fire, AllThingsD has reported.
Mayor Ray Nagin talks on a mobile phone as he waits for rain to subside at an event commemorating the upcoming anniversary of Hurricane Katrina at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 26, 2006.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Being Investigated: Source

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, the colorful and controversial representative of the city after the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005, is under investigation by federal authorities, a source with direct knowledge of the probe said on Friday.
Walnuts sit in a trailer last Oct. 1 after being harvested in Lompoc, Calif.

Walnut Growers Seek to Stop Sales to Diamond Foods Inc.

Some California farmers plan to stop selling their walnuts to Diamond Foods Inc. in the wake of an accounting scandal over grower payments that has claimed the jobs of the snack company's CEO and chief financial officer.
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U.S. F-35 production slowdown may delay foreign orders

Washington's plan to further slow production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is prompting its eight foreign partners to rethink their own orders, threatening a vital revenue stream for Lockheed Martin Corp and slowing its drive to make the stealthy new fighter jet as affordable as promised.
A model present creations from the Rebecca Minkoff Fall/Winter 2012 collection during New York Fashion Week February 10, 2012.

New York Fashion Week 2012: Rebecca Minkoff Celebrates the Fearless Woman [PHOTOS]

For her Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York on Friday, Rebecca Minkoff captured the essence of a fearless woman determined to celebrate independence in the moment. Using bold jewel tones paired with primary colors, the 28-piece collection had origami and kaleidoscope prints paired with brocade, tweed and silk. View the slideshow to see photos of Rebecca Minkoff's Fall 2012 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
Brandon Sun Fall 2012 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York on Feb. 10, 2012.

New York Fashion Week 2012: Brandon Sun and his “Silent Assassins” of Kung-Fu [PHOTOS]

When Brandon Sun designed his Fall 2012 Collection for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, he looked to the Silent Assassins based on Kung-Fu epic films he grew up watching, because silently is the best way to assassinate someone, according to the designer. Sun juxtaposed elegance with violence the same way these elements are placed side-by-side in Kung-Fu films. The collection was comprised of fur by SAGA Furs, gauze maxi dresses and wide-leg gabardine trousers. Coiling moha...
Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin Drives Knicks Ticket Prices, Demand Sky-High in 'Linsanity'

The definition of Linsanity: a 23 percent rise in average ticket price, a 36 percent ratings increase and a furious rush for new merchandise. That's the effect of blossoming New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, who has burst into the NBA limelight over the past three games and impressed nearly everyone with even a casual interest in the NBA -- Kobe Bryant being, perhaps, the only exception.
A grand jury indicted Sandusky on 40 counts of sex crimes against young boys on November 4th of last year.

Jerry Sandusky Speaks after Pretrial Hearing [VIDEO]

Jerry Sandusky spoke to the media on Friday after attending a pretrial hearing in his child sexual-abuse case. The former Pennsylvania State University assistant coach addressed the complaints of his neighbors and certain restrictions that the government has placed on him.
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New York Fashion Week 2012: PARKCHOONMOO Captures the Essence of Zen, Beauty of Nature

On the second day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, PARKCHOONMOO unveiled her Fall 2012 collection which she derived from the aesthetic of Korean art. Drawing inspiration from Korean Zen Art, namely Yeo Baek or The Void, Park captured Zen, roughly defined as a “meditative state” of being, in its entirety on Friday. Park extracted the material and spiritual through residual energy with pieces mainly in Alpaca fur, lightweight organic cotton, flowy silk and wintry wool.
Apple is busy prepping its next iPad, presumably called the iPad 3, for an early March release. But even though this will be Apple's third iPad, there's a good chance the hype machine is actually promoting an iPad 2S.

Apple iPad 3 Release: Why You Should Expect an iPad 2S

Apple is busy prepping its next iPad, presumably called the iPad 3, for an early March unveiling. But even though this will be Apple's third iPad, there's a good chance the hype machine is actually promoting an iPad 2S.
Jack Ma

Alibaba's Jack Ma Faces Big Yahoo Test

If anyone can pull off the labyrinthine deal between Alibaba Group and Yahoo Inc, it is Jack Ma, who founded the e-commerce group and within a decade unlocked China's huge online shopping potential.
Ken Landgrebe lights a candle next to photographs of Susan Cox Powell and her sons Braden and Charlie,

Josh Powell told Children He had a big 'Surprise': Social Worker

Josh Powell reportedly told his children - Charles, 7, and Braden, 5 - that he had a 'big surprise' for them as he took them inside the house in Graham, about 25 miles southeast of Tacoma, only to butcher them with a hatchet. He also set the house on fire, killing himself on Sunday Feb 5. The gripping details of the twin-murder were revealed by social worker Elizabeth Griffin-Hall as she spoke to the ABC News on Thursday.

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