Backcountry fun, then a fatal slide

The Wenatche

World News Updated Hourly "I think everybody figured out what I was all about, and just that I love playing, I love being here, love having fun … that's the way it should be. "I'm real upbeat, win or lose. Yeah, I take it personal, but I do it on my own time. Oh man! [...]

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All hail the Mardi Gras king cake

The Seattle

World News Updated Hourly This led to lots of rich recipes, from Shrove pancakes to King Cake. In Sweden, the specialty is semlor. A group of people in Portland, Ore., are keeping that dish — and a few other Swedish traditions — alive. Picture soft, sweet rolls, “I lived in France for a year and [...]

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Whitney Houston Funeral: Singer to be Laid to Rest

ABC News

World News Updated Hourly Kevin Costner: 'Whitney Returns Home' Watch Video Houston Funeral: Tyler Perry on 'Grace' Watch Video Clive Davis' 'Memories' of Whitney Watch Video Houston's longtime friend and the man who jumpstarted her career, Clive Davis, said a talent like On the eve of Whitney Houston's funeral, the PS22 school chorus honors the [...]

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Knicks announce JR Smith signing

ESPN

World News Updated Hourly D'Antoni said the 7-footer's selfless play was a key to the Knicks' seven-game winning streak, which ended Friday. "The thing I like [about the winning streak] is the spirit, and Tyson is a big part of that. Just the willingness to sacrifice everything You have to love the Knicks. They've won [...]

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Ranger finds more to Carver story

Neosho Daily

World News Updated Hourly As we celebrate Black History Month, we should take time to recognize the contributions made and understand their relevance to today's development of the. “There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation — veneer isn't worth anything.” – George Washington Carver. Carver was born into slavery in 1861 [...]

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'Smash,' 'Alcatraz,' 'Voice' dip as NBC wins Monday

Entertainmen

World News Updated Hourly It's only week 2 of "Smash" and they up and cast Marilyn. And you thought the McPhee-Hilty claw-down was going to last another thirteen episodes. by Erin Strecker If last week's "Smash" was the overture—all loud and emotional and intoxicating—then last night's episode, “The Callback,” was the exposition. We met a [...]

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Scarred Hearts Can Be Mended With Stem Cell Therapy

BusinessWeek

World News Updated Hourly Even after recovery, heart attacks can leave a lasting mark on your ticker—scar tissue weakens the muscle and prevents it from functioning as well as it did before seizing up. A pioneering stem-cell procedure, however, could Pink is the word with Amber today, who wore a pink shirt with hot pink [...]

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Jennifer Hudson tribute to Whitney Houston: The must-see video

Los Angeles

World News Updated Hourly By Wendy Li: Subscribe to Wendy's RSS feed Iconic singer Whitney Houston, who passed away on Saturday, received a touching tribute from Jennifer Hudson, who sang "I will always love you" at the Grammys on Sunday night. The song, which touched millions Jennifer Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston [VIDEO] | The [...]

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Your Questions About Newsletters

World News Updated Hourly Mandy asks… newsletters? how do you sign up for the newsletters? thanks World Vision News Today answers: If you want a news letter from a particular group they should have it on their site. You can search for specific topics for others and some have a variety to pick. Self help [...]

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Whitney Houston, I will always love you

Washington P

World News Updated Hourly Though some critics panned Houston's acting, the film was an overwhelming success, making more than $410 million worldwide. It also made “I Will Always Love You” one of her most memorable hits — the song went on to win Grammys for record of the year The AP is reporting that Whitney [...]

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