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U.S. actor Ben Gazzara holds his Donostia prize which was awarded in recognition of his lifetime achievement at the San Sebastian Film Festival in northern Spain September 22, 2005.

Stage and Screen Star Ben Gazzara Dies in New York at 81

Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows, and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a New York hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.
Punxsutawney Phil

Did All the Groundhogs See Their Shadows in 2012? No

Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous and most reliable groundhog emerged from his tree stump today and saw his shadow, warning a crowd of around 18,000 that we have six more weeks of winter ahead of us. But did other groundhogs see their shadows?
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Former Slave’s Letter to ‘Old Master’ is a Cheeky Must-Read [FULL TEXT]

A captivating letter from a former slave to his old master has resurfaced online. The letter is a response from ex-slave, Jourdon Anderson, after his former owner, Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tenn., asked Jourdon to return to his farm to work after more than 30 years of servitude. The must-read letter's expression is cheeky, but clear.
From 2005 to 2010, 39 outbreaks and 2,348 illnesses were linked to imported food from 15 countries. Of those outbreaks, 17 occurred in 2009 and 2010.

Eating Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Colon Polyps

Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks, according to a new study.
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Jack White steps out solo with new album

The White Stripes frontman Jack White said on Monday that he will debut a solo album, Blunderbuss, on April 24, with entirely new songs written by him and embodying his own sense of self-expression.
Stanford arrives at the Federal Court in Houston

Caribbean Bank Regulator Testifies Against Stanford

Allen Stanford, charged with a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, sought to have a Antiguan regulator with oversight of his offshore bank dismissed after she rejected a number of the Texas financier's overtures to work together, she testified on Monday.
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House Members Press Google on Privacy Policy Changes

A leading U.S. lawmaker on online privacy issues said Thursday he would ask for a probe into whether recently announced changes in how Google handles consumer data violated an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Alabama Tornado

Alabama Tornado 2012: State of Emergency Declared in All Counties, How to Prepare

Alabama residents are sifting through the damage left by yesterday's tornadoes, leaving two dead and 100 injured. After meeting with emergency officials, Gov. Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency in all 67 counties as the damage is assessed and emergency workers begin their recovery efforts. Here's a guide for how to prepare for a tornado.
President Obama

Rand Paul Detained: White House Defends TSA

The White House is defending the Transportation Security Administration after a standoff with Sen. Rand Paul Monday morning and comments made by his father, presidential hopeful Rep. Ron Paul.

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