December 2011
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Update: Verizon Wireless says it will scrap... →
“On behalf of American consumers, we’re concerned about Verizon’s actions and are...”
– The FCC, in a statement saying they’ll look into Verizon’s controversial new $2 bill-pay convenience fee. (via shortformblog)
WatchNorth Korean state television aired footage of huge crowds assembled in Pyongyang at a national memorial service for Kim Jong Il. The broadcast also showed his son and chosen successor Kim Jong Un at the ceremony. - CNN
UPDATE: NY Times takes blame for e-mail blast,...
shortformblog:
UPDATE on NYT email: “The email was sent by the NYT,” a spokeswoman said. Should’ve gone to appx 300 people & went to over 8 mil. Story TK
— Amy Chozick (@amychozick) December 28, 2011
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5.8 earthquake hits Christchurch →
A large earthquake has struck Christchurch, New Zealand. Police say that one person was injured at a city mall and was taken to a hospital. There were no immediate reports of other injuries or widespread damage in the city, which is still recovering from the devastating February earthquake that killed 182 people and destroyed much of the downtown area.
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7 biggest Breaking News stories of 2011 →
breakingblog:
It goes without saying, but it’s been an incredible news year. Here at BreakingNews, we’ve compiled the biggest breaking stories of the year — the stories that drove the biggest traffic spikes, the most @breakingnews retweets, the fastest stream of updates, the most social media reports and…
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NASA's Kepler spacecraft discovers pair of planets... →
(Photo by NASA/Ames/JPL-Caltech)
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BREAKING NEWS: North Korea says its leader Kim...
North Korea leader Kim Jong Il, left, walks by his son Kim Jong Un.
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Introducing our new Breaking News iPhone app →
breakingblog:
We’re excited to unveil a brand new Breaking News iPhone app (iTunes) with customized feeds, real-time mapping and a faster, cleaner display. This is our biggest update since we launched the app, adding many of the features that you’ve requested over the last several months.
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Officials tell @NBCNews they believe 2nd shooting... →
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Statement from Virginia Tech on shooting
Just posted to the university’s website:
Shortly after noon today, a Virginia Tech police officer stopped a vehicle on campus during a routine traffic stop in the Coliseum parking lot near McComas Hall
During the traffic stop. the officer was shot and killed. There were witnesses to this shooting.
Witnesses reported to police the shooter fled on foot heading toward the Cage, a parking...
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Report: Police officer shot on Virginia Tech... →
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WatchRepublican presidential candidate Herman Cain is expected to announce today whether his campaign will go on. Watch live video on msnbc.com.
Four women have alleged Cain harassed them during his tenure at the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s, and one woman alleges they had a long-running affair. Cain denies the allegations.
UPDATE, 1:42 p.m.: Cain says he is suspending his...
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