Turkish Police Purge Broadens in Corruption Inquiry – New York Times

New York TimesISTANBUL — The Turkish government removed police chiefs in 15 cities and the deputy head of the country’s police force in a decree published in the official gazette early Wednesday, CNN Turk reported. Enlarge This Image …Turkish government seeks tighter grip on judiciary amid scandaleuronewsTurkey purges police forceCNNTurkey fires police chiefs in 16 […]



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Maddux, Glavine, Thomas, Biggio could gain Hall – Washington Post

Washington PostNEW YORK — Baseball writers could elect a quartet of players to the Hall of Fame for the first time in more than a half-century. Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas appeared to be on track to gain election from the Baseball Writers’ Association of …5 things you need to know WednesdayUSA TODAYMorosi: […]



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4 dead in crash of USAF helicopter on English coast – USA TODAY

USA TODAYFour U.S. Air Force crewmembers died Tuesday evening when their helicopter crashed in a bird sanctuary during a training mission along the eastern coast of England. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, an updated version of the U.S. Army Black Hawk, went down in …Four US Air Force helicopter crew believed killed in British crashReutersEyewitness: Helicopter […]



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Robert Gates disses Obama administration in new memoir – MSNBC

MSNBCNearly three years after Robert Gates stepped down as Obama’s defense secretary, he’s out with a new book that looks harshly at Washington, the Obama administration, and the president himself. It’s rare for a high-ranking public official to write so candidly …Obama didn’t believe his own war strategy: Robert GatesThe News InternationalWhite House disputes claims […]



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Islanders captain John Tavares calls Olympic call-up for Team Canada a ‘big … – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsKyle Okposo might have gotten snubbed from Team USA, but at least Islanders fans can fall back on John Tavares. On Tuesday, the Islanders captain was officially named to Team Canada’s roster, one that will be among the favorites at the Sochi Olympics …Analysis: What helped shape Canada’s Olympic rosterNHL.comCanada Unveils Loaded […]



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Ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear killed in robbery – USA TODAY

USA TODAYCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Assailants shot and killed a popular soap-opera actress and former Miss Venezuela and her Irish ex-husband in the presence of their 5-year-old daughter when they resisted a robbery, authorities said Tuesday. Monica Spear …Murder of former Miss Venezuela spotlights country’s rampant crimeChristian Science MonitorFormer Miss Venezuela, ex-husband slain after resisting […]



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First Batch of Deadly Chemicals Exported From Syria – New York Times

New York TimesThe first batch of the most dangerous materials in Syria’s banned chemical weapons stockpile was exported from the country on Tuesday, loaded onto a Danish commercial vessel in the Syrian port of Latakia in an operation overseen jointly by the United …Syria chemical weapons: First consignment leaves LatakiaBBC NewsFirst Shipment of Chemical Weapons […]



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Josh Holloway returns in ‘Intelligence’ – USA TODAY

USA TODAYHunky Josh Holloway will forever be etched in our minds as Lost’s lovable James “Sawyer” Ford, king of the nicknames. You can probably still picture him, the con man with a grin, calling co-star Evangeline Lilly “Freckles.” For six seasons Holloway played the …Intelligence Tackles the Conundrum of Man Versus MachineSeattle Post IntelligencerMarg Helgenberger […]



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Polar Vortex: Temperatures Fall Far, Fast – New York Times

New York TimesThe reason was a mix of atmospheric ingredients that came together to give New York a precipitous, once-every-few-decades swing. It began with the polar vortex, an elliptical-shaped pattern of frigid winds blowing west to east and centered on the North … and more …read more Source: New York News By Google



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Afghan girl wearing suicide bomber’s vest detained after family ordered her to … – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsAn Afghan girl has been detained by police while wearing a suicide bomber’s vest in southern Afghanistan, according to reports. The child, identified as Spozhmai, believed to be the 8- to 10-year-old sister of a Taliban commander, was instructed to carry out a …Young Afghan Girl Caught Wearing Suicide VestTIMEYoung girl wearing […]



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Jagr Receives Olympic Spot As Roster Questions Swirl – New York Times

New York TimesJaromir Jagr, the 41-year-old Devils wing playing like a man nearly half his age, is headed to the Olympics for a fifth time, as three countries named their rosters for the men’s hockey tournament at the Sochi Games next month. But the selections were not …Jagr leads Czech Olympic team for SochiWashington PostCzech, […]



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A Hiring at Texas Is a Signal of Progress and Fairness – New York Times

New York TimesThere were no tears in Texas, in contrast with four years ago when the impact of an overdue appointment was too much even for a man with the commanding name of Charlie Strong. Enlarge This Image …Andy Staples: With right support, Charlie Strong will find success at TexasSI.comLouisville players blast Charlie Strong after […]



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Photo helps New York family find missing son – CNN

CNN(CNN) — A young man huddles under a thick gray blanket, pressed against a steam grate as he braces himself against the biting cold. While on assignment over the weekend, an Associated Press photographer took his photo to show the effects of unusually …Missing New York Man Reunited with His Family Thanks to Newspaper PhotoPARADEAP […]



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German leader Angela Merkel injured while skiing – USA TODAY

USA TODAYGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel fractured her pelvis while on a skiing vacation in Switzerland, her spokesman told reporters in Berlin Monday. Steffen Seibert said that Merkel “suffered bruising in connection with a partial fracture on her left posterior pelvic …Merkel in skiing accident, cancels visitsReutersGerman leader suffers pelvic injury on ski holidayHouston ChronicleGerman Chancellor […]



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Our Nostalgia Addiction – Daily Beast

Our Nostalgia AddictionDaily BeastI flipped on the television on New Year’s Day, bleary-eyed and head throbbing, to discover something dreadful. New York City had become a Dickensian nightmare. Gangs of feral, ragged children tugged at the hems of billionaires, who were too distracted … …read more Source: New York News By Google



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