Iraq conflict: US backs Iraq but will not send troops – Kerry – BBC News

BBC NewsThe US secretary of state has said the US will help Iraq fight al-Qaeda-linked militants, but that it is not planning to send troops back to the country. John Kerry said he was confident the government of Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki could defeat the militants. Earlier, the …Iraq Forces, Tribes May Soon Start Attack […]



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Report cards: 49ers make grade by starting hot in cold – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe San Francisco 49ers traveled to the proverbial “frozen tundra of Lambeau Field” (no, seriously it was freezing) and ground out a 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Below are grades for each team. THE Q: Kaepernick has playoff instinct to win.Odds and ends: Crabtree’s healthy return lifts 49ersChicago TribuneSan Francisco 49ers receiver […]



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Malkin Returns From Injury to Lead Penguins Over Jets – New York Times

New York TimesEvgeni Malkin texted Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Dan Bylsma on Sunday morning and told him he was good to go after missing nine games because of an injured left leg. Related. Out of the Wilderness and Into the Olympic Spotlight (January 6, 2014) …Penguins rally by weary Winnipeg, 6-5SI.comInjuries are making the Penguins strongerUSA […]



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Crabby in the Abbey – Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair[Note: What follows is a relatively spoiler-free sketch-pad recap of tonight's Downton Abbey season premiere on PBS. If you haven't seen the episode yet, you may be advised to skip this post until you've "caught up" with the latest installment of these lovable …PEOPLE’s TV Critic on Downton Abbey Season 4: The Old House […]



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Former New York Newsday, Village Voice editor-in-chief Donald Forst dies at 81 – Fox News

Fox NewsDonald Forst, a veteran newsman who led New York Newsday and the Village Voice as they won Pulitzer Prizes and also worked at more than a dozen other newspapers, died Saturday at age 81. He died at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany of complications of …Donald Forst dead, former New York Newsday and Village […]



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Saul Zaentz, Oscar-Winning Filmaker And Music Producer, Dead At 92 – Contactmusic.com

Contactmusic.comSaul Zaentz passed away at his home in San Francisco on Friday, 3 January, the Associated Press have confirmed. The multi-talented Oscar winner was lucky enough to lead a full life, living to the ripe age of 92, but sadly his passing did come after a serious …Legendary Producer Saul Zaentz Dies at 92Hollywood ReporterOscar-Winning […]



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First real peace talks for South Sudan begin – Washington Post

Washington PostADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Two warring factions from South Sudan are holding more advanced peace talks for the first time since conflict began roiling the country Dec. 15. The direct talks began in earnest Sunday, putting representatives of President Salva …South Sudan peace talks face delayFinancial TimesSouth Sudan’s Peace Talks Open in EthiopiaVoice of […]



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