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Horse Slaughter: USDA Endorsed Horse Meat in 1997

In the U.S., most humans don't eat horse meat, in part because the horse is considered pet-like. Horse meat is a delicacy in parts of Europe and Asia, however. In Belgium and France, for instance, it is quite popular. They like it salted and cured, and in stews and recipes like a lean beef. Horse is high in protein and Omega 3 fatty acids.
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Top 10 Football Goals of 2011 [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

Picking the best of anything is a tough task when it involves a huge sample size. It rings no truer than when attempting to pick out 10 best goals of a whole year. The task is no laughing matter. However, it was a lot of fun.
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U.S. judge rejects Apple bid to halt Galaxy sales

Apple failed to convince a U.S. judge to block Samsung Electronics from selling Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the U.S. market, depriving the iPhone and iPad maker of crucial leverage in a global patent battle between the two companies.
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US judge dismisses non-U.S. claims against Toyota

Toyota Motor Corp has won the dismissal of a U.S. lawsuit brought by vehicle owners in 14 other countries who said their Toyotas lost value because of the Japanese automaker's mishandling of alleged unintended acceleration problems.
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Civil rights groups want FCC to open an investigation

The percentage of women and people of color running television and radio companies is falling, despite the rise in minority populations, and civil rights groups want the Federal Communications Commission to do something about it.
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Harry Potter theme parks set to expand

Harry Potter fans could be getting a second theme park in the United States, and possibly further attractions in Japan and Singapore, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday.
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Ukulele player Bill Tapia dies at 103

Ukulele player Bill Tapia, believed to be the oldest performing musician in the world, died on Friday at the age of 103, his official website said.
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California homicide rate drops 7.8 percent in 2010

A state government report said on Friday that California's homicide rate fell by 7.8 percent in 2010 to the lowest level since 1966, in-line with a U.S. drop in violent crimes that researchers have attributed in part to better police work.
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Judge rejects Apple bid to halt Galaxy sales

Apple failed to convince a U.S. judge to block Samsung Electronics from selling some Galaxy smartphones and tablets in the U.S. market, depriving the iPhone and iPad maker of crucial leverage in a global patent battle between the two companies.

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