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Exotic Species New to Science Discovered in Suriname (VIDEO)

“An Armored Catfish, a ‘Cowboy Frog’, and a Rainbow of Colorful Critters discovered in Southwest Suriname
A scientific expedition into the pristine tropical forests of Suriname has brought some good news in the wildlife front. The three week survey by Conservation International (CI), as part of its Rapid Assessment Program (RAP), has discovered 46 exceptional species that are new to science.
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Boeing Earnings Preview: Airplane 'Mix' Less Profitable

Boeing, the largest U.S. airplane and defense manufacturer, is projected to report lower fourth-quarter earnings because the mix of aircraft delivered was less profitable and the year-earlier quarter saw a favorable tax settlement.
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Hong Kong Stocks End Day Higher

Hong Kong shares held firm on Wednesday supported by short-covering and gains by insurers, even as markets in Shanghai gave up some of the previous session's strong gains as investors turned cautious ahead of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday.
Demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad

Russia Releases Amended Draft of Syria Resolution at UN

Russia has distributed a new draft resolution, on the Syria crisis, at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The draft was sent to the Council's 14 other members and has asked for concerned experts to meet on Tuesday to debate the provisions.
Citigroup

CEOs Got SEC's Back in Legal Fight Over Settlement Policy

A group that represents CEOs of major U.S. corporations, including Citigroup, defended the SEC's settlement with the financial giant that allowed the company to avoid admitting any liability or wrongdoing in a securities fraud case.
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ING Cuts Target, no Dividend Until Aid Repaid

Dutch financial services group ING cut a target for its bank unit and said another would take longer to achieve than expected due to bank taxes and higher capital requirements, which could also delay the repayment of remaining state aid it owes.
Elin Nordegren Demolishes $12 Million Florida Mansion

Elin Nordegren Demolishes $12M Mansion to Build Exact Replica

Elin Nordegren, the ex-wife of adulterous golf superstar Tiger Woods, recently made headlines after she knocked down her $12 million Palm Beach mansion. Instead of building of brand new estate, which many assumed was the motive, Nordegren is going to build an almost-exact replica

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