Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Powerball rises to $320 million, 4th largest jackpot ever

Powerball jackpot has grown to $320 million for Wednesday’s drawing, the 4th largest prize in the lottery's history.


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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Facebook looks to place ads in users' news feeds

Facebook is testing a new way for advertisers to reach users that involves placing unsolicited internet ads into users' news feeds regardless of any connection to the brand or product.


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Taylor Swift buys home near Conor. Kennedy

The country star Taylor Swift is dating Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s son Conor. Now she’s got a seven-bedroom spot to be closer to his family.


Monday, August 13, 2012

Shootings near Texas A&M University, 3 killed

Police said: A Texas constable and two others were shot dead Monday in about a half an hour of gunfire near Texas A&M University.


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Saturday, August 11, 2012

American David Boudia wins gold

David Boudia ended a gold-medal drought for the United States with a dramatic last dive that scored the most points of the 10-meter platform competition at the Olympics on Saturday night. More...

David Boudia

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Friday, August 10, 2012

US tops Argentina, will play Spain in Olympic basketball finals

LeBron James turned away from his teammates gathered in the center circle and waved to the fans as if to say: "See you Sunday. More...


Photo by: Keith Allison