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Bill Conlin  has been accused of sexually molesting children.

Bill Conlin: A Summary of the Child Molestation Accusations

The latest child molestation charges center around former Philadelphia sports columnist Bill Conlin, who hastily resigned his position with the Philadelphia Daily News on Tuesday ahead of an expose that alleged he molested multiple children in the 1970s.

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To be sure, it's not a U.S. stock market for rookies, or the squeamish -- it's a market that also can bring out the reactive in even the most experienced investor. Hence with the above in mind, here are 5 time-tested axioms that every investor should keep close by.
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Winter snow storm headed to Boston and southern New England

Romance scams heat up for the holidays

For most people, the holiday season is a time spent with family and friends, but for many it can be a time of intense loneliness. Scammers count on that.
Winter Solstice 2011

Winter Solstice 2011: When It Is and What to Know About Start of Winter

The winter solstice begins (for most) Dec. 22, 2011. Many in the Northern Hemisphere regard it as the start of winter and shorter days, but what time does it begin, what does it mean for the different hemispheres, and how did the tradition get started? Find out everything you need to know about Winter Solstice 2011 and how to prepare for it here.
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Typhoon-hit Philippines Begin Life From the Scratches

Residents of two southern Philippines' cities battered by a storm that left nearly 1,000 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands started the hard work of reclaiming their lives as authorities buried dozens of bodies in concrete vaults on Wednesday.
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Mother Gives Birth but Father Breathes Life to Miracle Baby

Jonathan and Su-San Rudi, a Florida couple with three children, nearly lost their fourth, within seconds of the child being born. The couple, who tried for their fourth child, without success, for over a decade, are now proud parents of a son, Jackson, after heroics on the part of his father.
Airbus Reports of New Plane Order Suspensions Coming from China

Airbus Refunds €321 Million to Armscor for Cancelled Plane Order

European aircraft-maker, Airbus has refunded €321 million to Armscor, a state arms procurement agency following years of negotiations over a contractual dispute. This was due to the cancellation of an order for eight A400M military transporters in 2009 by South Africa.
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Winter Solstice 2011 Arrives Thursday

This year, the winter solstice will occur on Thursday, Dec. 22 and will mark the shortest day and the longest night of the year for those in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Man charged with shooting at China consulate

A 67-year-old man from Las Vegas was charged on Monday with shooting at the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles in a violent outburst that left no one injured, authorities said.
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2011's Top Quote: 'We Are The 99 Percent'

Fred Shapiro, a Yale Law School librarian and well-known authority on quotations, just released his sixth-annual list of the most memorable quotations of the year. The top three quotes all deal with statements made by people protesting the income disparity in the U.S. The Occupy Wall Street protesters’ slogan --“We are the 99 percent” – was the list's top quote.
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant

Kobe Bryant Divorce: How Much Will Vanessa Bryant Get With No Prenup?

Vanessa Bryant is expected to get millions in her divorce from Lakers player Kobe Bryant, all because the basketball players failed to sign a prenup ten and a half years ago. Instead, California law is on Vanessa's side, with the basketball wife expected to get more than enough for many lifetimes. What will she take from Kobe Bryant?
Star Wars: The Old Republic

'Star Wars: The Old Republic': 7 Things to Know, From Classes to Companions

Star Wars: The Old Republic launched today, and the role-playing game is heating up fast. But before you dig into a galaxy far, far away, here are seven things to keep in mind, from what to expect on Levels 10, 14 and 25 to how to ditch an annoying companion and what character's story arch to pick. Follow these seven tips for the best Star Wars experience.
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Duggar Family Posts Photos of Jubilee Shalom

The Duggar family, who star in TLC's reality television show 19 Kids and Counting, have posed a photograph of Michelle Duggar holding Jubilee Shalom's tiny hand, along with an audio message, on the Internet.

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