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17 Apr 2013
Boston investigators have identified a suspect, CNN reports
By Marta Swarz On 17 April 2013 In Breaking News
Boston Marathon investigation: FBI may have suspect, CNN reports Authorities may have identified a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, CNN reports. The FBI is holding a press conference at 5:00 p.m. and may announce the news
17 Apr 2013
HTC First vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. Nokia Lumia 920
By Marta Swarz On 17 April 2013 In Tech News
HTC finally unveiled its Facebook smartphone just a couple of weeks ago, but we’re wondering if it stands a chance against the more popular high-end smartphones. Even if you are a complete Facebook addict, would you opt
17 Apr 2013
Texas woman self-publishes, hits best-seller lists
By Marta Swarz On 17 April 2013 In Uncategorized
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — After a feverish month of inspiration, Colleen Hoover had finally fulfilled her dream of writing a book. With family and friends asking to read the emotional tale of first love, the married
5 Apr 2013
Murder suspect shoots Miss. cop inside police HQ
By Marta Swarz On 5 April 2013 In Breaking News
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A murder suspect being interviewed at the Jackson, Miss., police headquarters shot a detective Thursday and those who came to investigate the gunfire found both men dead, authorities said. The suspect was being
6 Mar 2013
Washington shuts down ahead of fierce snowstorm
By Marta Swarz On 6 March 2013 In Travel
The U.S. capital shut down on Wednesday ahead of a fierce snowstorm that had blanketed the Midwest, cut power to about 50,000 homes and businesses and forced hundreds of flights to be canceled. Jokingly referred to as
22 Jan 2013
President Obama celebrates second term
By Marta Swarz On 22 January 2013 In Politics
President Barack Obama delivered a full-throated defense of the nation’s safety net programs and vowed to tackle the issues of climate change and gay rights in his second inaugural address Monday afternoon. “We reject that Americans must
2 Jan 2013
Photographer killed chasing Bieber's car
By Marta Swarz On 2 January 2013 In Breaking News
A photographer trying to snap pictures of Justin Bieber’s white Ferrari being pulled over by California Highway Patrol was struck and killed by another motorist in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The 18-year-old singer wasn’t behind the wheel
9 Nov 2012
Toronto stock market set for further declines
By Marta Swarz On 9 November 2012 In Business
TORONTO — The Toronto stock market was slightly higher after two days of losses amid worries about the knock-on effects from the U.S. economy going over the so-called fiscal cliff. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 21.79 points
13 Oct 2012
Fly to Dubai for Rs 7,780 and Istanbul for Rs 34,540
By Marta Swarz On 13 October 2012 In Travel
If you know where you want to go this winter, then this is the time to book your vacation. Low cost carrier flydubai is offering a special 50% off deal for flights booked before Sunday July 11.
12 Oct 2012
UK singer Brightman to be Russia's next space tourist
By Marta Swarz On 12 October 2012 In Entertainment News
MOSCOW (Reuters) – British singer Sarah Brightman said on Wednesday she had bought a seat to fly on a Russian spaceship, describing it as a chance to live out a childhood desire “beyond her wildest dreams”. Brightman,