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Stage and Screen Star Ben Gazzara Dies in New York at 81

U.S. actor Ben Gazzara holds his Donostia prize which was awarded in recognition of his lifetime achievement at the San Sebastian Film Festival in northern Spain September 22, 2005.
Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows, and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a New York hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.
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Former Slave’s Letter to ‘Old Master’ is a Cheeky Must-Read [FULL TEXT]

A captivating letter from a former slave to his old master has resurfaced online. The letter is a response from ex-slave, Jourdon Anderson, after his former owner, Colonel P.H. Anderson of Big Spring, Tenn., asked Jourdon to return to his farm to work after more than 30 years of servitude. The must-read letter's expression is cheeky, but clear.
From 2005 to 2010, 39 outbreaks and 2,348 illnesses were linked to imported food from 15 countries. Of those outbreaks, 17 occurred in 2009 and 2010.

Eating Fish Tied to Lower Risk of Colon Polyps

Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving every two weeks, according to a new study.
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Jack White steps out solo with new album

The White Stripes frontman Jack White said on Monday that he will debut a solo album, Blunderbuss, on April 24, with entirely new songs written by him and embodying his own sense of self-expression.
Stanford arrives at the Federal Court in Houston

Caribbean Bank Regulator Testifies Against Stanford

Allen Stanford, charged with a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, sought to have a Antiguan regulator with oversight of his offshore bank dismissed after she rejected a number of the Texas financier's overtures to work together, she testified on Monday.
Alabama Tornado

Alabama Tornado 2012: State of Emergency Declared in All Counties, How to Prepare

Alabama residents are sifting through the damage left by yesterday's tornadoes, leaving two dead and 100 injured. After meeting with emergency officials, Gov. Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency in all 67 counties as the damage is assessed and emergency workers begin their recovery efforts. Here's a guide for how to prepare for a tornado.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech [FULL TEXT & VIDEO]

Americans honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday. King was an African American civil rights activist known best for advancing the cause of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. using nonviolent methods. Read Martin Luther King, Jr.'s full I Have a Dream speech as delivered on Aug. 28, 1963 or watch the video of King delivering the I Have a Dream speech.
Harrison, tipped for CP Rail, shifted culture at CN rail

Harrison, tipped for CP Rail, shifted culture at CN rail

Hunter Harrison engineered a turnaround at Canadian National Railway by making his trains run on time, like dictator Mussolini promised for Italy, calling even low-ranking employees if a screen mounted in his office pointed to a problem.

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