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Florida Sharia Law Bill Advances, Joining South Dakota

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Florida's legislature advanced a bill on Thursday that would bar domestic courtrooms from considering foreign law, a move many have interpreted as the latest contribution to a burgeoning national movement to ban Sharia law.
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The Month in Housing: Is February's Recovery Real?

There were signs of improvement in U.S. housing data released in February, but warmer weather could have been as much of a factor as strengthening market fundamentals, according to industry experts.
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Disney’s ‘Habit Heroes’ Exhibit Causes Obesity Controversy [VIDEO]

Only three weeks after launching the Habit Heroes exhibit at its Florida theme park, Disney has been accused of fat-shaming victims of weight problems. According to USA Today, The National Association of Fat Acceptance accused Disney of using the tool of shame to reach children. Critics have virulently lashed out at the exhibit, calling it ineffective and insensitive and Disney has responded by closing down the anti-obesity exhibit, closing down the exhibit's website f...
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States Leaving Behind No Child Left Behind

Another 26 states and the District of Columbia have requested a federal waiver from parts of the No Child Left Behind law, bringing the total number of exemption-seekers to 38 and underscoring the widespread view that the landmark 2001 education overhaul has been a failure.
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Monkees Singer Davy Jones Dies at 66

An official with the Martin County, Fla., medical examiner's office confirmed that Davy Jones died Wednesday. A representative of the Monkees singer said the cause of death was a heart attack.
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Former Monkee Davy Jones Dies at Age 66

Davy Jones, former lead singer of the 1960s made-for-television pop band The Monkees, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Florida, according to an official from the local medical examiner's office.
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Chris Brown and Rihanna Back Together? Breezy May Be Headed to Jail This Week For iPhone 'Snatch and Grab'

Chris Brown may be heading to prison over charges of breaking his probation and stealing a woman's iPhone out of her hands after she snapped a picture of him outside a Florida club. Despite the fact that he physically assaulted Rihanna just three years ago the Hip Hop star seems to have forgiven Brown, recently rekindling their romance and stating that she will stand by her man regardless of what the future brings.
Romney wins Wyoming Republican Caucus

Romney's 41% Is 'Enough' for Michigan; Big Tally in Arizona

Mitt Romney scored victories in both of Tuesday's Republican primarie in Michigan -- his native state -- and Arizona. The wins reposition the former Massachusetts governor as his party's front-runner and could prompt a rethink of rival Rick Santorum's candidacy
Mitt Romney Wins Arizona and Michigan 2012 Republican Primaries

Romney Takes Michigan, Arizona Votes; Is Inevitability Back?

Mitt Romney scored victories in both of Tuesday's Republican primarie in Michigan -- his native state -- and Arizona. The wins reposition the former Massachusetts governor as his party's front-runner and could prompt a rethink of rival Rick Santorum's candidacy.
Steven Sinofsky

Microsoft's Next Steve: Windows President Faces Biggest Test

For Steven Sinofsky, the stern but creative engineering manager who runs Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) flagship Windows division, February 29 is showtime. Sinofsky will preside over the public test release of the Windows 8 operating system, his biggest test.

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