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Romney in lead as polls open in Florida
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Mitt Romney was poised to retake the lead in the Republican White House race as Florida polls opened on Tuesday after days of brutal campaigning in which he pounded chief rival Newt Gingrich.
Four dead, 22 missing in Rio buildings' collapse
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At least 22 people were still missing on Thursday after rescuers recovered four bodies from the rubble of three buildings that collapsed in downtown Rio de Janeiro, Mayor Eduardo Paes said.
Motorized shoes ready to roll into stores
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Tired of walking? A US inventor has designed a pair of motorized shoes.
Michelle Obama talks of 'candid' chats with president
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US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said she talks candidly with her husband on key political issues, following the publication of a book that claimed she had clashed with top White House aides.
Elvis birthday kicks off big year for fans
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Officials expect record number of visitors to star's old home.
Expats in US pay high price
By Zheng Yangpeng
Just three months after becoming a permanent resident of the United States, Zhang Jianwu (not his real name) has already begun to feel the pain of being wealthy in his new country of residence.