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Winklevosses vs Facebook: Twins Back in Court

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The Winklevoss Twins, who sued Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly copying their idea for the world’s most popular social networking site, are now taking the fight to a federal court in Boston, a day after they decided not to appeal a U.S. Supreme Court to undo a 2008 settlement with Zuckerberg.
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Same-sex couples with children show dramatic increase

According to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, a startling picture of California is unveiled. The number of hetero married couples raising kids has been declined 10% over the last ten years while currently it is at 23%. Over a quarter of heterosexual married households are without a child and yet nearly a quarter of same-sex couples have kids in their households!
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Obama’s Afghanistan Drawdown Plan Gets Mixed Reviews

President Barack Obama's plan to accelerate the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan has already provoked an outpouring of reactions at home and abroad, ranging from praise for his boldness to criticism that he is not being bold enough or is acting rashly.
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American Automobile Association to deploy EV chargers on roadside

The American Automobile Association will begin deploying electric-vehicle mobile charging units this summer with the help of its roadside assistance fleet, to help drivers of electric vehicles such as Nissan Motor Co.'s Leaf and Cheverolet Cruze recharge their car batteries.
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Huguette Clark Leaves Fortune to Arts, Nurse

Huguette Clark, the Montana copper mining heiress who died at 104 in New York last month has left most of her $400 million fortune to the arts, the Associated Press reported.
U.S. Government Says No to Marijuana Reclassification

New Bill Would End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R. Texas, said they will introduce a bill on Thursday to allow states to legalize, regulate, tax, and control marijuana without federal interference.

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