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Jeb Bush Resigns All Corporate and Nonprofit Board Positions Ahead of Possible Presidential Run
(CNN) — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who announced in December he would “actively explore” a presidential bid in 2016, has resigned from all of his corporate and nonprofit board mem...
Syndicated Author Jan 01, 2015

Ebola Deaths Continue To Rise In West Africa
BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of reported Ebola deaths in West Africa has risen to 7,905.The WHO says altogether some 20,206 cases of Ebola virus disease have been ...
Syndicated Author Jan 01, 2015

First Body Identified From AirAsia Crash; Crews Struggle To Recover More Debris
SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — An AirAsia flight attendant identified by the name tag on her red uniform became the first victim of AirAsia Flight 8501 to be returned to her family Thursday, one of ...
Syndicated Author Jan 01, 2015

WATCH: New Year’s Around The World Marked By Stampede Tragedy In Shanghai
Revelers converged on the beaches of Brazil, the skyscrapers of Dubai and New York's Times Square to say good riddance to a turbulent 2014 marred by terror woes, Ebola outbreaks and a horrific se...
Syndicated Author Jan 01, 2015

WATCH: 98 Passengers of Greek Ferry Still Missing After Efforts Stalled This Morning
BRINDISI, Italy (AP) — Stormy weather in the Adriatic Sea thwarted efforts Wednesday to tow a fire-ravaged ferry to Italy so authorities can investigate the blaze that killed at least 11 people ...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2014

US Warns More Embarrassing Information from Sony Could be Made Public After “Interview” Release
(WASHINGTON) — Federal authorities predict even more private and potentially embarrassing information from inside Sony Pictures could be made public now that the movie company has released its c...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2014

Judge Delays Decision on Whether to Dismiss Domestic Violence Charges Against Soccer Star Hope Solo
(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — The judge in Hope Solo’s case is delaying his decision on whether to dismiss domestic violence charges against the soccer star — and ordered Solo’s accusers...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2014

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley Commutes Sentences for Last Four Death Row Inmates
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — In one of his final acts as governor, Democrat Martin O'Malley announced Wednesday that he will commute the sentences of four death-row inmates to life in prison witho...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2014

Redskins Cut Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jim Haslett is done as the Washington Redskins' defensive coordinator after five seasons. The Redskins never finished better than 20th in the 32-team NFL in points allow...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2014

NEW POLL: Most Americans Favor Calorie Counts On Menus
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half of Americans say they already have enough information at restaurants to decide whether they are making a healthy purchase. But they want even more. According to ...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2014
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