Dec
19

Experts: Kids are resilient in coping with trauma

WASHINGTON (AP) — They might not want to talk about the gunshots or the screams. But their toys might start getting into imaginary shootouts.Last week's school shooting in Connecticut raises the question: What will be the psychological fallout for the children who survived?For people of any age, regaining a sense of security after surviving violence can take a long time. They're at risk for lingering...
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Wall Street falls as "cliff" talks sour, but hopes remain

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks sold off late in the day to close at session lows on Wednesday as talks to avert a year-end fiscal crisis turned sour, even as investors still expect a deal. The S&P 500 slipped after a two-day rally that took the benchmark index to its highest close in two months. Defensive-oriented shares led the decliners, including health care and consumer staples....
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The Lede Blog: As Last Member of NBC Team Escapes Syria, More Details on Hostage Drama Emerge

NBC News announced on Wednesday that an employee who had been kidnapped in Syria last week along with the correspondent Richard Engel arrived safely in Turkey, as more details of the hostage drama were released by opposition media activists.According to the news network’s statement, Ian Rivers, a Briton working with Mr. Engel, “got separated from the rest of Richard Engel’s production team in the...
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Google launches ‘scan and match’ music service

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Google is turning on a “scan and match” service for Google Music users to store copies of their songs online, offering for free what Apple charges $ 25 a year for.The service, which launched Tuesday, cuts uploading time for those who want to save their music libraries online. It scans a user’s computer and gives them online access to the songs it finds, as long as they match the...
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Blake Shelton Told Kelly Clarkson's Fiancé: 'You Need to Marry This Girl!'

By Dahvi Shira 12/19/2012 at 05:05 PM EST Blake Shelton, Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson Todd Williamson/Getty Kelly Clarkson has someone she owes an extra special thank-you to this holiday season.The Grammy-nominated pop star, 30, wouldn't necessarily...
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Dec
18

Experts: Kids are resilient in coping with trauma

WASHINGTON (AP) — They might not want to talk about the gunshots or the screams. But their toys might start getting into imaginary shootouts.Last week's school shooting in Connecticut raises the question: What will be the psychological fallout for the children who survived?For people of any age, regaining a sense of security after surviving violence can take a long time. They're at risk for lingering...
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Wall Street climbs on economy bets as it looks past "cliff"

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied on strong volume on Tuesday, capping off the S&P 500's best two-day run in a month, on confidence that a deal would be struck in Washington to avoid painful spending cuts and tax hikes that could hurt the economy. Banks, energy and technology - sectors that would benefit during economic expansion - led gains as investors remain confident that...
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India Ink: Indians Outraged Over Rape on Moving Bus in New Delhi

The police said the men were looking for some fun. They had been drinking, having a party, and decided to go on a joy ride. They began circling the capital in a private bus, the police said, when they spotted a couple looking for a ride home. They waved the man and woman onboard and charged them each 36 cents.And then, the police said, the men beat the couple with an iron rod and repeatedly raped...
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New Android botnet discovered across all major networks

A new Android spam botnet has been discovered across all major networks that sends thousands of text messages without a user’s permission, TheNextWeb reported. The threat, which is known at SpamSoldier, was detected on December 3rd by Lookout Security in cooperation with an unnamed carrier partner. The malware is said to spread through a collection of infected phones that send text messages, which...
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The Voice: Bittersweet Ending for Singers as Show Prepares to Crown a Winner

TV Watch The Voice By Tim Nudd 12/18/2012 at 05:30 PM EST From left: Terry McDermott, Cassadee Pope, Nicholas David and host Carson Daly Tyler Golden/NBC The final three contestants on The Voice are all cautiously optimistic – and pretty exhausted – as they head...
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