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House panel chief sees no future in new $53 bln high-speed rail plan

The White House unveiled plans to spend $53 billion over the next six years on bringing high-speed rail service to 80 percent of Americans within 25 years, though House Transportation Committee chairman John Mica and Railroads Subcommittee chairman Bill Shuster expressed reservations over its future benefit.

What's Next For The Pittsburgh Penguins?

Pittsburgh Penguins center Malkin scores past New York Islanders goalie DiPietro in a shootout in Uniondale, New York.
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma announced Tuesday that the team did not expect forward Evgeni Malkin to play again this season following a knee injury leaving the Penguins in a bind as to how to salvage their season.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' Christian Eyenga (L) and Samardo Samuels during the fourth quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Cleveland, February 5, 2011.

Cavs set all-time record losing streak

The Cleveland Cavaliers hit rock bottom by losing an NBA-record 25th straight game in a 99-96 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, topping the previous mark they set over two seasons in 1982.
Actress Blake Lively arrives at the re-opening party for the Chanel Soho store in New York

Blake Lively the new Carrie Bradshaw?

The latest buzz is that creator Michael Patrick King is thinking about slipping 'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively into the shoes of the young Carrie Bradshaw in a Sex and the City prequel.
China says close to meeting WTO copyright ruling

NBA And Marvel Reach Apparel Deal

The NBA and Marvel announced Monday that the two sides had reached a deal to launch a collection of merchandise featuring NBA logos and colors along with characters from Marvel properties on co-branded apparel and accessories.
Judge Simon Cowell arrives for the 9th season finale of 'American Idol' in Los Angeles

U.S. X Factor winner to get $5 million record deal

Acerbic British music judge and entrepreneur Simon Cowell said on Monday that the winner of the first U.S. version of the television singing competition, The X Factor, will receive a $5 million record deal.
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Gold steady after first weekly rise

Gold held near $1,350 an ounce on Monday after the metal's first weekly rise this year supported investor confidence in the metal, though a more optimistic view of the global economic outlook is continuing to weigh on prices.

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