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Greece Bailout Deal Finally Reached
Following days of exhausting political drama, high-level brinkmanship and stern rhetoric in both public and private statements, the red-eyed leaders of Europe's leading financial institutions reached a deal Thursday with Greece's governing coalition to impose further austerity measures on that country in exchange for a €130 billion bailout ($172.56 billion).
Mimi Alford Interview: JFK Intern 'Assumed I Was the Only One’ [VIDEO]
'I wouldn't say he loved me, but I think he liked me a lot.'
Roland Martin: Twitter Reactions to CNN Contributor's 'Indefinite Suspension'
Journalist Roland Martin was suspended indefinitely from CNN today, after coming under criticism for a Super Bowl tweet that many found homophobic
Panic Buttons: Hotel Staff in NYC Get New Protection after DSK Incident
Hotel staff in many New York City establishments will get panic buttons within the next year to offer better protections in the wake a hotel maid’s charge that she was sexually assaulted by former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
Bringing up Bebe: ‘Why French Children Don’t Throw Food’ Author Says American’s Need to Learn French Parenting Skills
'Bringing Up Bebe' author and American mother Pamela Druckerman has sparked fierce online debate after claiming French parenting skills are superior to those in the U.S.
Rick Santorum Wins Minnesota Caucus, Mitt Romney Trailing Behind
The Minnesota Republican caucus has been called for Rick Santorum, giving the former Pennsylvania senator his second win on Tuesday after a huge victory in the Missouri primary. By winning two states in one night, Santorum has rocketed from being a candidate who many expected to see leave the presidential primary race to one who can cast himself as one with significant staying power among socially conservative voters.
Exton Elias and 14 Other Funny Celebrity Baby Names
Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan welcomed their son Exton Elias into the world at 7:24 a.m. on Tuesday, reps have told Us Weekly. Neither Downey nor his wife Susan has explained why they have decided to name their child Exton Elias. Here are 14 other funny celebrity baby names.
Minnesota Republican Caucus 2012: Where to Get Live Results
Minnesota holds its 2012 caucus Tuesday night, an influential but non-binding vote on the Republican presidential nomination. Former Gov. Mitt Romney, former Sen. Rick Santorum, ex-House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul are all on the ballot.
Maria Menounos: Giants Bikini and Other Pictures of Tebow's Reported New Girl [Slideshow]
Maria Menounos has reportedly been linked to Tim Tebow, one of the NFL's hottest players right now. What do you know about the Greek-American beauty?
Florence Green, Last of Final 5 Known Living WWI Veterans, Dies at 110
Florence Green enlisted in the Women's Royal Air Force at the age of 17 in September 1918. Just two weeks before her 111th birthday, the World War I veteran passed away in her sleep at a care home in Norfolk, England. Green was the last surviving person to have served in that war nearly a century ago.
Colorado Caucuses 2012: Where and When to Watch Live Online, How to Follow on Social Media
Colorado holds its 2012 caucus Tuesday night, an influential but nonbinding vote for the Republican presidential nomination. Former Gov. Mitt Romney, former Sen. Rick Santorum, ex-House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul are all on the ballot.
Coroner Rules Don Cornelius' Death Was a Suicide
The Los Angeles County Department of Coroner has ruled that Don Cornelius' death was a suicide.
In Reversal, U.S. will Shrink Massive Iraq Embassy
The State Department plans to drastically reduce the size of its diplomatic mission in Iraq, a decision that reflects America's sharply diminished influence in the absence of troops.
Fatah Hamas Reconciliation: Obama Administration In Wait-and-See Mode
An announced unity government between the formerly antagonistic Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah has drawn a cautious response from the White House, drawing a contrast with a swift condemnation from the Israeli government.
WikiLeaks: Bradley Manning Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Icelandic Parliamentarian
Bradley Manning has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Icelandic MP Birgitta Jónsdóttir for his contribution to WikiLeaks.
Super Bowl Parade 2012: What's the Environmental Impact of Ticker Tape?
In an era of increased pressure on even consumer levels to abide by strict environmental standards, what is the impact of New York City's third large-scale sports parade in four years?
Obama Approval Rating 2012 Reaches 50 Percent Mark
A poll shows that President Barack Obama’s approval rating has finally hit the magical 50 percent mark just as the job market is on its way to recovery, reported AFP. This puts the President at a double-digit point lead over Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney.
Google Launches Solve for X: Radical Technology Solutions for Global Problems (VIDEO)
After a private Technology Entertainment and Design (TED) conference, Google has launched Solve For X site, a kind of think tank project, which is designed to come up with radical solutions for huge problems.
Slaving for Apple iPhone 5: Foxconn Workers Describe Terrible Work Conditions
After two stories detailed Apple's overseas operations, CNN released a report on Monday that features an 18-year-old female college student by the name of Miss Chen, who works overtime at Foxconn building iPads even though she had never seen one of Apple's finished tablets before.
Super Bowl 2012 Twitter Statistics: Two New Records Set After Giants vs. Patriots
The Super Bowl may be known as the biggest sporting event of the year, but last night’s match up also shattered social media statistics. According to PC Mag, the televised event set two new records on Twitter for the number of tweets per second. After the Giants’ victory, Twitter traffic reached 12,233 tweets per second and 10,245 during Madonna’s half-time performance.
Hazell Stoudemire Killed in Crash, Amar'e Off Knicks Line-Up
Amar'e Stoudemire will miss Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz after rushing home to Florida to be with his family upon hearing the news of his older brother's death.
Can Google's 'Solve For X' Save the World?
Google launched a homepage for a new science and technology conference it will be hosting, Solve For X. The conference was announced in a 53-second video that reveals very few details about how the conference will operate; however, a CSS workaround has revealed more information about hidden aspects of the website and how the conference will operate.
After Syria Resolution Fails, U.S. to Consider Sanctions, Arming Rebels
The United States has begun exploring alternate options to stem the bloodshed in Syria, after China and Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on President Bashar al-Assad to cede power.
'Smash:' Will NBC Show Outdo 'Glee' with Katharine McPhee? [VIDEO]
Now that the Super Bowl is over, it’s time to start talking about what’s next on the television radar. Theater geeks and music fans are buzzing over NBC’s latest musical drama, “Smash,” which makes its official debut on network television tonight. But what makes this Broadway-based music series different from its predecessors “Glee” and “High School Musical?”
Europe's Severe Weather Kills from England to Greece
More than 300 people have died in Europe as the result of a severe and long-lasting cold spell, and tens of thousands of people across the continent have been left without power or been cut off from supplies.
M.I.A. Super Bowl: A Child of War and Displacement
M.I.A. is the daughter of Sri Lankan Tamils whose lives were permanently disrupted by the civil war that raged in that country for a quarter-century.
GM, Ford feud over Super Bowl ad
A simmering feud between General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co heated up on Sunday as Ford objected to GM's Super Bowl advertisement for its Chevy Silverado pickup truck.
Nevada Caucus 2012: Mitt Romney Set for Win, Candidates Already Looking Elsewhere
Based on early polling in the state, Mitt Romney is set to sweep the Nevada caucus by the largest margin of any victory in the GOP 2012 presidential primary race so far. Which explains why, on the night of the caucus, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum are already rallying counterattacks somewhere else.
Komen Continues Funding, but Breast Cancer Screening Falls Short
Although the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation announced that they would continue to fund Planned Parenthood centers, there might be a different problem at hand. The Planned Parenthood resources make screening and tests more readily available, but the number of Americans being screened is below the national target, according to a new federal study.
Despite Susan G. Komen Reversal, Planned Parenthood Still Receiving Big Donations
Susan G. Komen said Friday they wouldn't be cutting funds to Planned Parenthood after all, but supporters of the women's health organization are still giving generous donations.


