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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Former Czech President, Playwright Vaclav Havel Dies

In 1989, Vaclav Havel led the Prague Spring, the popular revolution that brought an end to Soviet domination in Eastern Europe. Havel went on to be Czech president for 14 years, a role that, as an artist, he says he never felt completely comfortable in. He was 75.

North Korea's 'Dear Leader' Kim Jong Il Dies

North Korea has announced its leader Kim Jong Il has died at age 69. The state news agency reports that he had a heart attack.

North Korea Power Vacuum Ups Security Concerns

The death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il has raised security concerns in the Korean peninsula and Asia in general. Linda Wertheimer talks to Stephen Bosworth, former U.S. special representative for North Korea and dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University, about how dangerous the situation is on the Korean peninsula.

Fight Over Extending Payroll Tax Cut Flares Up Again

House Republicans are rejecting a bipartisan compromise approved overwhelmingly by the Senate Saturday. The deal would have extended the payroll tax holiday and unemployment benefits through February.

Favorite Social Media Tools For 2011

New websites make it easier for people to share not just thoughts, but things like music, photos, favorite recipes and magazine clips. Linda Wertheimer talks to Sree Sreenivasan, digital media professor and dean of student affairs at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, about notable social media tools that cropped up in 2011.

Payroll Tax Holiday Extension Is In Jeopardy

Millions of Americans, who have benefited from a holiday in paying Social Security payroll taxes, cannot count on that being extended beyond the first of the year. House Speaker John Boehner said Sunday that the bipartisan deal worked out by the Senate to keep the tax cut going for another couple of months would not pass muster with House Republicans.

Winter Munchies: Do We Eat More In Colder Months?

It seems like the minute the weather turns colder, we crave more to eat. But why? Some experts say it's vestiges of biology — chipmunk behavior nudging us to eat more. Others say it's opportunity — more parties because there are more holidays.

Libyan Militias Have 1 Day Left To Get Out Of Tripoli

The Libyan government has given armed groups until Tuesday to disarm and depart from the capital. But the deadline is unlikely to be met. It's indicative of the wider problem in Libya where anyone with a uniform and a gun can say they are in charge.

Former Child Soldier In Sudan Helps U.S. Exit Iraq

As the Iraq war came to a quiet close Sunday, one U.S. soldier played a major role in moving soldiers and equipment out of Iraq. Captain David Moses is originally from southern Sudan and during that country's civil war was forced to serve as a child soldier. He eventually made it to the U.S and joined the Army.

FAMU Board To Consider Suspending President

The board of trustees of Florida A&M University meets Monday to decide whether the school's president should be suspended following a hazing scandal. Last month, a drum major for the school's famed marching band died after allegedly being beaten by fellow band members on the team bus. The incident has shined a spotlight on a culture of hazing among many marching bands at historically black colleges and universities.

Saudi Prince Buys Stake In Twitter

Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is investing $300 million in Twitter. The man Time magazine calls the "Arabian Warren Buffett" says he looks to invest in, "promising, high-growth businesses with a global impact," like Twitter. Prince Alwaleed has been ranked the richest Arab.

Necktie Trading Leads To Netflix-Like Business

A year ago, former IBM consultant Zac Gittens and his friends realized they could expand their professional wardrobes by pooling their resources. Their tie-trading worked so well for them, they left their jobs and last month launched Tie Society, which operates out of a Washington, D.C townhouse.

GOP Voters Undecided Heading Into Iowa Caucuses

With just about two weeks to go before the Iowa caucuses, polls show a majority of likely caucus-goers still have an open mind about which Republican candidate to support for president. What information will they use to make up their mind, and how will they reach a final decision?

Chinese React To Kim Jong Il's Death With Emoticons

The response of many Chinese is coming through in emoticons — the symbols often used in text messages. The Wall Street Journal reports Kim's death is the most popular topic on China's equivalent of Twitter. Some messages show laughing emoticons while others show broken hearts.

Santa Claus Chimney Move Backfires On Calif. Teen

George Herrera wasn't carrying gifts when he headed down the chimney but guilt for staying out past his curfew. Predictably, he got stuck for 90 minutes until an emergency crew arrived.

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China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

China is on a spree to build world-class museums and has opened about 100 of them annually in recent years. Two of the biggest opened on the same day last fall on opposite banks of Shanghai's Huangpu River. But filling these museums — with both art and visitors — is proving more challenging.

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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

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Former IRS Head To Senate: It Wasn't My Fault

The man who led the IRS during the years when agency workers targeted tax-exempt applications from conservative groups did his best to deflect accusations from unhappy senators.

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Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.

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China Builds Museums ... But Will The Visitors Come?

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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

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Former IRS Head To Senate: It Wasn't My Fault

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Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System

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