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Wall Street Starts 2012 with Strong Gains

Wall Street stocks kicked off 2012 with a sharp rally on Tuesday after data showed U.S. manufacturing activity and construction spending picked up, signaling the economic recovery was gaining steam.

No End in Sight for Madison Square Garden, Time Warner Cable Feud

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The Madison Square Garden Company and Time Warner Cable spat may go on for a while after MSG Networks was pulled from the New York-based cable company's lineup Sunday after the two parties failed to come to an agreement on how much Time Warner Cable would pay for MSG services.
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Will Ricky Martin Marry Boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez Abella This Month?

Is Ricky Martin finally going to tie the knot with his long-term partner? Not so fast... Spanish language newspaper El Nuevo Dia reported on Sunday that Ricky Martin will marry his boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez Abella on Jan. 28 in New York City, according to a source close to the singer.
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Futures Jump After Chinese, German Data

Stock index futures rose sharply on Tuesday as upbeat Chinese and German data boosted optimism about the global economy after the S&P 500 index ended flat in 2011.
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What Will Apple Announce at NYC Media Event?

Ever since it has been reported that Apple will hold an important media event in New York City later this month, tech geeks have been wondering what the company is going to announce at the event.
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Apple Plans Important Media Event in NYC: Report

So far Apple has declined to comment as per the report. But with lack of hard facts and a brand new year kicking off, the tech giant may have anything up its sleeve. However confirmations on long-running speculations will have to wait until Apple finally breaks its wall of silence.
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Arab Group Calls for Pullout of Syria Monitors

As violence persists, and gunfire continues to threaten civilian lives, a pan-Arab body called Sunday for the immediate withdrawal of Arab League monitors in Syria, saying President Bashar al-Assad's government maintains violence despite their presence.
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Dennis Rodman Basketball Team to Feature Topless Women

Rodman knew that Rick's Cabaret had momentarily launched a topless basketball league with Spud Webb, a former NBA star with the Atlanta Hawks. Currently, Webb is in charge of the NBA Development League team the Texas Legends. But Rodman hopes his topless team -- once he gets it together -- can face Rick's Cabaret's team in a charity game.
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Winter Classic 2012: Ilya Brzygalov Announces He's Sitting (VIDEO)

The drama happened on New Year's, one day before the big game. Reporters covering the Flyers practice asked Sergei Bobrovsky who was starting in the goal. They were told, It's very confidential. The coach, Peter Laviolette, had planned to announce it today, just before the game. On Sunday, he said there was no decision yet.

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