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Snapshot: Senate to vote on debt deal

Here is a rundown of the final actions in Congress on Tuesday as lawmakers try to rush to the White House a deficit reduction deal that also will raise the $14.3 trillion limit on U.S. government borrowing.

Russian minister calls for limits on the Internet

Russia's interior minister called on Tuesday for limits on the Internet to prevent a slide in traditional cultural values among young people, raising fears of controls over the vibrant Russian-language Web.

GM's July U.S. sales rise about 8 pct

General Motors Co on Tuesday posted a 7.6 percent sales gain in July on stronger demand for its flagship Chevrolet brand and new cars including the Cruze compact.

Kate Middleton: Top 10 Fashion Hats in the Princess' Closet (PHOTOS)

Following Prince William and Kate Middleton's high-profile wedding on April 29, the British royal member Princess Zara Philips, the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, and Mike Tindall, captain of England?s rugby team, emerged as husband and wife, after tying the knot on July 30th in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Fake iPhone 5 For Sale in China?s Online and Phone Markets

While U.S. customers are still waiting for the upcoming iPhone 5 this fall, various types of fake iPhone 5 devices have been on sale in Chinese online store and offline markets. The Fake iPhone 5 is sold at $108 and features a similar design following the rumor of iPhone 5 specs. It is encased in a plastic body, two LED flash cameras and a label saying it has 64GB of storage. Also the fake device runs a JAVA-based OS, plays MP3?s and connects via WiFi.

CDC: 1 death, 77 Illnesses Linked to Ground Turkey in Illinois

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, along with public health officials in many states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Food Safety and Inspection Service are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella poisoning linked to ground turkey. One person has died from the outbreak and more than 75 have been sickened.

Senior figure held in News Corp hacking probe

British police arrested a former senior figure at Rupert Murdoch's News International group on Tuesday, the latest high-profile case by detectives investigating the phone-hacking scandal at the News of the World tabloid.

Debt fight nears end; downgrade threat remains

Congress was poised on Tuesday to grant final approval to a deficit-cutting package that will avert a debt default but may not be enough to prevent a damaging downgrade of the top-notch American credit rating.

More Wine Please! Scientists Say a Glass Can Prevent Sunburns, Skin Damage

No need to feel ashamed about having a glass of wine during dinner. While physicians deem red wine to be healthy for the heart, a recent study from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council concludes that a compound found in grapes or grape derivatives may actually protect skin cells from skin-damaging ultraviolet radiation.

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