Jerry Sandusky asks court for visits with his grandchildren - latimes.com

Jerry Sandusky asks court for visits with his grandchildren - latimes.com: "Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach facing more than 50 counts of child sexual abuse, is asking a Pennsylvania court for permission to have visits with his grandchildren."

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Costa Concordia death toll hits 17

Costa Concordia death toll hits 17: "Divers have recovered the body of a woman while searching the wrecked Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, the 17th victim to be found."

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Fire sweeps Peru drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, killing 26 and critically injuring 6 - The Washington Post

Fire sweeps Peru drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, killing 26 and critically injuring 6 - The Washington Post: "LIMA, Peru — A fire swept through a two-story private rehabilitation center for addicts in a poor part of Peru’s capital Saturday, killing 26 people and critically injuring six as firefighters punched holes through walls to rescue residents locked inside."

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Hundreds Gather for the Funeral of Etta James | Music News | Rolling Stone

Hundreds Gather for the Funeral of Etta James | Music News | Rolling Stone: "Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their last respects to Etta James as the R&B legend was buried today in Los Angeles."

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Facebook will needs lots of friends to justify a $100bn flotation | Technology | The Observer

Facebook will needs lots of friends to justify a $100bn flotation | Technology | The Observer: "Another week, another rumour about a Facebook IPO. Stories that the social network is about to go public have been circulating for over a year now. One day soon, they will be true."

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Arab League suspends Syria mission as violence rages | Reuters

Arab League suspends Syria mission as violence rages | Reuters: "The Arab League suspended its monitoring mission in Syria because of worsening violence, a move Damascus said was an attempt to encourage foreign intervention as it struggles to quell a 10-month revolt against President Bashar al-Assad."

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Hercules Family Battles Sex Assault Claim Against 6-Year-Old « CBS San Francisco

Hercules Family Battles Sex Assault Claim Against 6-Year-Old « CBS San Francisco: " An East Bay dad claims a game of tag on the playground resulted in his 6-year-old son being accused of sexual assault – a decision he said was an overreaction by school officials."

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REVEALED: 30ft Rio-style statue plan for Primrose Hill to mark end of Olympics | Camden New Journal

REVEALED: 30ft Rio-style statue plan for Primrose Hill to mark end of Olympics | Camden New Journal: "A SECRET plan to build a giant replica of the Rio De Janeiro statue of Christ The Redeemer close to the summit of Primrose Hill has been uncovered by the New Journal."

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No record, but January may be one of coldest ever in Fairbanks; average temperature -24.6 | The Republic

No record, but January may be one of coldest ever in Fairbanks; average temperature -24.6 | The Republic: "FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The temperature in Fairbanks has not reached 50 below zero but this month may be one of the coldest Januaries in community history."

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New U.N. draft resolution gives Syria 15 days to comply | The Cable

New U.N. draft resolution gives Syria 15 days to comply | The Cable: "The Cable has obtained a copy of the draft resolution on Syria currently being discussed inside the U.N. Security Council. It calls on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to hand over power to his deputy and says additional measures would be taken if he doesn't comply within 15 days."

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