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Merkel and Sarkozy Meeting to Seek Growth, Jobs for Eurozone

People wait in line for the opening of a government employment office in Madrid
The German and French leaders meet on Monday to discuss ways to boost growth in euro zone states struggling to overcome the sovereign debt crisis and rising unemployment, and finalise a deal to increase fiscal coordination within the currency union.

Louisiana-Lafayette Uses Six Players in Basketball Game (See VIDEO)

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The teams were tied 70-70 with just 21 seconds left in overtime in the Division 1 NCAA basketball game on Jan. 5. Louisiana-Lafayette inbounded the ball, but the team had six players on the floor. Nobody seem to notice, however -- not even the game's referees. Elfrid Payton took the ball to a game-winning layup with three seconds left, and the time expired with the Ragin' Cajuns claiming the 72-70 victory.
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Blackwater Settles Suit over 2004 Fallujah Killings

A wrongful death lawsuit linked to a defining moment of the Iraq war has ended with the company formerly known as Blackwater agreeing to settle with the families of four security contractors killed in a gruesome 2004 ambush.
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Sarah Palin on Oklahoma Mother Sarah McKinley: ‘I’m All in Favor of Girls with Guns'

Sarah McKinley, the Oklahoma mother who made national headlines for asking a 911 dispatcher if she can shoot an intruder that entered her home, had also received attention, and some praise, from former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. I love that young woman, Palin said referring to 18-year-old Sarah McKinley. I'm all in favor of girls with guns who know their purpose.
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Artifacts From Titanic Wreck to be Auctioned 100 Years After Disaster [PHOTOS]

More than 5,000 items salvaged from the wreck of the Titanic are being put up for auction in April to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the disaster. The collection has been prepared and will be sold in bulk on April 11 on the condition that whoever buys the treasures will keep parts of the collection on public display and preserve the ship wreckage for future generations.
Hungary's Prime Minister Orban addresses a news conference at the end of an European Union leaders summit in Brussels

Hungary Downgraded to 'Junk' as PM Says Wants Deal

A rating downgrade on Friday left Hungary's debt rated junk across the board, underscoring investors' doubts about the government's willingness to change its controversial policies in return for aid to stave off a financial crisis.
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Titanic Items to be Sold A Century After the Disaster

Who is not fascinated by the story of Titanic, the ship that sank on 15 April 1912? The tragic incident that claimed more than 1500 lives has fascinated every generation, from the time it occurred. For those who want to get a closer peek into history, here is your chance.
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Digital Music Service Grooveshark Sued by EMI

Grooveshark has been sued by the large record company EMI Group Ltd, which accused the popular digital music service of paying no royalties since entering a licensing agreement to stream music nearly three years ago.

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