Imprisoned Al-Jazeera reporters face Egypt appeal

CAIRO (AP) — Three Al-Jazeera English journalists imprisoned in Egypt for over a year will appear in court Thursday to appeal their convictions, as thawing relations between Egypt and Qatar have raised hope they could be freed.



Imprisoned Al-Jazeera reporters face Egypt appeal



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Crystal ball drops in New York, ushering in 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — A million people crammed into New York's Times Square ushered in 2015 with cheers, hugs and kisses after the glittering New Year's Eve ball descended from high above and a ton of confetti wafted down onto revelers below.



Crystal ball drops in New York, ushering in 2015



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35 killed, 48 injured in Shanghai stampede

SHANGHAI (AP) — Thirty-five people died in a stampede during New Year's celebrations in Shanghai's historic waterfront area, city officials said Thursday — the worst disaster to hit one of China's showcase cities in recent years.



35 killed, 48 injured in Shanghai stampede



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Google: Your Computer Is Stupid

Google says intelligent machines are distant technology, while other researchers map out robot ethics.



Google: Your Computer Is Stupid



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North Korean leader open to summit with South

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in a nationally televised New Year's Day speech, says he is open to a summit with his South Korean counterpart.



North Korean leader open to summit with South



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APNewsBreak: Elon Musk, actress wife split again

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Elon Musk split up with wife, Talulah Riley, for the first time, he told the whole world.



APNewsBreak: Elon Musk, actress wife split again



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Storm brings snow, cold to West for New Year's

A blustery winter storm dumped snow and ice across the West on Wednesday, making driving treacherous in the mountains from California to the Rockies, and forcing residents and party-goers in some usually sun-soaked cities to bundle up for a frosty New Year's.



Storm brings snow, cold to West for New Year's



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