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Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos only made $415,000 last season. But, for his Venezuelan kidnappers, who have been notoriously known for demanding steep prices for their victims, his worth can be somewhere between 10 and 20 million dollars, accor

Wilson Ramos Kidnapping: How It Happened and Possible Ransom

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos only made $415,000 last season. But, for his Venezuelan kidnappers, who have been notoriously known for demanding steep prices for their victims, his worth can be somewhere between 10 and 20 million dollars, according to the Washington Post.
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Oscars 2012 Host: Billy Crystal? Best Moments From Past Years [VIDEO]

Billy Crystal has announced that he will host the 84th Academy Awards. While this news may dash the hopes of Twitter and Facebook users intent on a Muppets Oscars in 2012, this is Crystal's ninth time as host, and he has more than proved the ability to pull off hilarious skits. Watch Billy Crystal's best Oscars monologues, and let us know: Is he a good pick for Oscars 2012?
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Mexico: Fourth Blogger Murdered in Drug War

In Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, a local blogger was allegedly tortured and then murdered in retaliation for posting comments about local drug cartels. The decapitated body of El Rascatripas, as he was known online, was found lying on the street near a statue of Christopher Columbus, about one mile from the Texas border.
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Angie Varona Explains How Her Hacked Photos Turned Her Life into a Living Hell

She made one mistake of not listening to her parents as a teenager, and the consequence has been haunting her for four years now. Angie Varona does not really need an elaborate introduction, considering the number of times her name has been searched for on the Internet. Varona is now 18, and a victim of the harmful side of the digital age.
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RIM investigates reports of BlackBerry delays

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion was investigating reports some users experienced delays, but said on Wednesday it was not fighting an outage similar to the one that took down its service for four days last month.
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In the wake of two of Xbox 360's greatest games, rumors have begun to surface about the next generation of the Xbox, the Xbox 720.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs after switching on the Christmas lights at the Westfield shopping centre in west London November 7, 2011.

Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe' Debuts at No. 1

Teen sensation Justin Bieber received a sweet kiss from fans on Wednesday when his album Under the Mistletoe debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, edging out new entries from rapper Wale and country singer Miranda Lambert.
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RIM Investigates Reports of BlackBerry Delays

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion was investigating reports some users experienced delays, but said on Wednesday it was not fighting an outage similar to the one that took down its service for four days last month.
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American Express to Invest $100M in Start-ups

American Express Co. is launching a $100 million fund as a new multi-year program designed to help accelerate the company's digital transformation, as it tries to add consumers in new geographies and attract younger generations.
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Amazon Announces Thousands of Apps for Kindle Fire

Amazon responded to competitors' accusations that its Kindle Fire limits users' access to apps with an announcement that the device will offer thousands of apps when it ships to customers next week.

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