Five key senators abandon online piracy bills amid Web protests - The Hill's Hillicon Valley

Five key senators abandon online piracy bills amid Web protests - The Hill's Hillicon Valley: "Congressional support for controversial online piracy legislation eroded dramatically on Wednesday in the face of an unprecedented online protest supported by tech titans such as Google, Wikipedia and Facebook. "

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Russia says strike on Iran would be 'catastrophe' - The Times of India

Russia says strike on Iran would be 'catastrophe' - The Times of India: "MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday warned that a military strike on Iran would be a "catastrophe" with the severest consequences which risked inflaming existing tensions between Sunni and Shiite Muslims."

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Iranian Lawmaker: Obama Proposed Talks; US Denies - ABC News

Iranian Lawmaker: Obama Proposed Talks; US Denies - ABC News: "An Iranian lawmaker claimed Wednesday that President Barack Obama called for direct talks with Iran in a secret letter to the Islamic Republic's supreme leader that also warned Tehran against closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz."

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Iran Threatens U.S., Persian Gulf Cities with Missile Attacks - US News and World Report

Iran Threatens U.S., Persian Gulf Cities with Missile Attacks - US News and World Report: "A new report says Tehran wants to dissuade a U.S. attack on its nuclear sites"

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U.S. ambassador: Political situation in China “very, very delicate” | The Cable

U.S. ambassador: Political situation in China “very, very delicate” | The Cable: "The Chinese people are increasingly frustrated with the Chinese Communist Party and the political situation in China is "very, very delicate," U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke said on Wednesday."

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Pair Busted For Flaming Tampon Attack On Car | The Smoking Gun

Pair Busted For Flaming Tampon Attack On Car | The Smoking Gun: "Armed with flaming tampons--yes, flaming tampons--two young Pennsylvanians attempted to blow up a vehicle after severely vandalizing it, according to police."

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Treasury dips into pension funds to avoid debt - Yahoo! News

Treasury dips into pension funds to avoid debt - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury on Tuesday started dipping into federal pension funds in order to give the Obama administration more credit to pay government bills."

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Satellite Spots Costa Concordia Shipwreck From Space | Cruise Ship Seen From Space | Earth From Space & Satellite Photography | Space.com

Satellite Spots Costa Concordia Shipwreck From Space | Cruise Ship Seen From Space | Earth From Space & Satellite Photography | Space.com: "An Earth-watching satellite has snapped a stark view of the Costa Concordia shipwreck from space, showing the huge ocean liner on its side just days after it tragically ran aground off Italy's Tuscany coast."

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House approves resolution opposing Obama's debt-limit hike - The Hill's Floor Action

House approves resolution opposing Obama's debt-limit hike - The Hill's Floor Action: "The House on Wednesday evening approved a resolution disapproving of President Obama's request to increase the federal debt ceiling by another $1.2 trillion, sending it to a Senate that is expected to reject it."

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Obama Rejecting Pipeline, Pokes Back At GOP - Amy Harder - NationalJournal.com

Obama Rejecting Pipeline, Pokes Back At GOP - Amy Harder - NationalJournal.com: "In a decision that quickly re-ignited a fierce energy debate, the Obama administration on Wednesday rejected the controversial Keystone XL pipeline because the 60-day deadline imposed by Republicans did not allow adequate time to review an alternate route through an ecologically sensitive area in Nebraska."

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