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Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. The 60-...Tags: Media Industry, Federal Reserve, Sports Organizations, Politics, NBC (tv network)
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Afghan security concerns to ease after 2014, Karzai says
NEW DELHI -- Afghan security after the departure of foreign combat troops in 2014 will become easier because of the ill-advised, misdirected and often corrupt ways NATO and its contractors have pursued the "war on terror," Afghan President Hamid Karzai...
Tags: Hamid Karzai, Pakistan, Pranab Mukherjee, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Conflicts
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Boy Scouts set to vote Thursday on gay members
Leaders of Boy Scout organizations from across the United States will vote Thursday in Dallas on whether to accept gay Scouts. Based on a majority vote by 1,400 National Council members, the decision will be announced at 6 p.m. eastern time. The vote...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Youth Organizations, Lifestyle and Leisure, Intel Corp., CVS Corp.
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New Iceland government freezes EU talks till referendum
ReutersREYKJAVIK (Reuters) - Iceland's center-right Progressive and Independence parties agreed on a coalition government on Wednesday and said they would freeze talks on entering the European Union until a referendum on whether or not to continue the process....Tags: Finance, Referenda, Politics, Social Sciences, International Organizations
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Donovan Says: I Never Fell For Scheme; My Vote Was Never For Sale
The Hartford CourantIn his most detailed comments since the scandal broke last year, former House Speaker Christopher Donovan said Tuesday that he never fell for a campaign finance scheme by an FBI informant and that his vote in the legislature was never for sale. Donovan...Tags: Terry Backer, Small Businesses, FBI, Elizabeth Esty, Business
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Regits loses bid for re-election in Catty
Alfred Regits lost his bid for re-election to Catasauqua Council in the Democratic primary Tuesday. There are three open seats for four-year terms on council. Winning were incumbents Mica Smith and Vince Smith and newcomer Deb Mellish, who is...Tags: Politics, Catasauqua, Primaries
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Stockholm riots challenge image of happy, generous state
ReutersSTOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Hundreds of young people have torched cars and attacked police in three nights of riots in immigrant suburbs of Sweden's capital, shocking a country that has dodged the worst of the financial crisis but failed to defuse youth...Tags: Unemployment, Aftonbladet (newspaper), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Finance, Pension and Welfare
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Eric Garcetti wins election to become mayor of Los Angeles
ReutersLOS ANGELES, May 22 (Reuters) - Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti has been elected mayor of the United States' second-largest city after defeating his rival by a margin of 8 points, according to preliminary results. Garcetti, who becomes the first...Tags: Voting, Antonio Villaraigosa, Wendy Greuel, Local Elections, Politics
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'House of Cards' Previews Awards Mettle with Critics' Choice Noms
VarietyIn a possible precursor for Netflix's entry into major Emmy competition, "House of Cards" scored two nominations for the third annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, set for June 10 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. "Cards" earned nods for Kevin Spacey for...Tags: Star Wars (movie), American Horror Story (tv program), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Weaponry, Regina King
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Nace headed for seat on Catasauqua Area School board
Christine Nace, who has been trying to gain a seat on the Catasauqua Area School Board, apparently got her wish. There are four open seats for four-year terms on the board. Nace was one of three candidates who cross-filed and won. She also will square...Tags: Politics, Catasauqua
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Political uncertainty could slow Madagascar's economy- minister
ReutersBy Alain Iloniaina ANTANANARIVO, May 22 (Reuters) - Madagascar's economic growth could be hit by uncertainty surrounding elections scheduled for the second half of the year, the country's finance minister said. Hery Rajaonarimampianina told Reuters that...Tags: Political Fundraising, Sherritt International Corporation, Andry Rajoelina, African Union, World Bank Group
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Ron Galperin declares victory in L.A. city controller's race
A tired but jubilant Ron Galperin declared victory Wednesday in his quest to become Los Angeles' next city controller, attributing his win to voters who "did their homework." Galperin, a little-known Century City lawyer, pulled off a lopsided defeat...
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