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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Shirley Temple Black dead at 85

WOODSIDE, Calif., Feb. 11 (UPI) -- One of the most famous child stars of all time, Shirley Temple Black, died at her home in Woodside, Calif., at the age of 85. From 1935 to 1939 Black was the most popular movie star in America and more photos were snapped of her than of President Franklin D.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Americans urged to call on North Korea to release Kenneth Bae

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- A U.S. congressman said public pressure could sway North Korea to release imprisoned American Kenneth Bae. Rep. Charles Rangle, D-N.Y., said on CNN Saturday that increasing calls for Bae's release at the grassroots level might convince Pyongyang to let him go. "Churches... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Hosni Mubarak trial suspended briefly by health scare

CAIRO, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resumed in Cairo Saturday after being suspended for a half hour when his blood pressure spiked. Mubarak also suffered from a rapid heart beat, the newspaper Al Masry, Al Youm reported. Proceedings resumed when his condition... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

South Africa general election to be May 7

PRETORIA, South Africa, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- The general election in South Africa will be May 7, during the 20th anniversary "of our freedom from apartheid bondage," President Jacob Zuma announced Friday. The term for the current government ends April 22, Zuma said in a statement. "We hold national... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Olympic Roundup: Olympic competition begins

SOCHI, Russia, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The 22nd Winter Olympics began in perfect weather Thursday and the veteran superstar of the American alpine skiing contingent took full advantage. On the eve of the opening ceremonies and two days before the first medals were scheduled to be awarded, freestyle skiers... Sign in to see full entry.

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