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Downgrade of Spain Ups Pressure on EU to Act

A Spanish flag flutters over the Colon square in central Madrid
A double-notch downgrade to Spain's credit ratings has piled more pressure on European leaders to make rapid progress on solving the region's debt crisis or face unbearable borrowing costs.
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CMJ Music Marathon Descends on New York, Grows up

The CMJ Music Marathon kicks off in New York on Tuesday, with 1,300 bands descending on dozens of venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. The dense five-day schedule festival has become an annual ritual for unknown artists hoping to gain a crucial blog post or accolade that will propel them to internet stardom, however brief.
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Gilad Shalit: 5 Things to Know about Israeli's Release

Gilad Shalit was released on Tuesday, after being held captive for five years by Palestinian political group Hamas. After years of protests, failed compromises and international outrage, the Israeli solder was finally reunited with his family.
Actress Bette Midler poses for a portrait during a media day promoting the film ''Then She Found Me'' in New York

Bette Midler to auction iconic stage costumes

Bette Midler's famous mermaid stage costume, the Valentino gown she wore to the 1992 Oscars and a collection of headdresses are all going up for auction in November, Julien's Auctions said on Tuesday.
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'Romneycare' Causes Headaches in Massachusetts

Mitt Romney has been hammered by his Republican presidential rivals for his mandated healthcare law in Massachusetts, but now the state is havingto adjustwith the costs of Romneycare

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