STORY HIGHLIGHTSModel Cameron Russell's TED Talk has been viewed more than a million timesShe says, as winner of "genetic lottery," she has been able to have a modeling careerHer looks fit a narrow definition of beauty, she saysRussell: I work hard but my modeling career gives my views undeserved attentionEditor's note: Cameron Russell has been a model for brands such as Victoria's Secret, Calvin...
Singapore's NODX up 0.5% on-year in January
Labels: Technology SINGAPORE: Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose by 0.5 per cent on-year in January 2013, compared to the 16.3 per cent decrease in the previous month.This was due to a rise in non-electronic NODX, which outweighed the decline in electronic NODX.On a year-on-year basis, electronic NODX contracted by 5.6 per cent in January, after the 19.1 per cent decline in the previous month. Meanwhile,...
Pope delivers one of his final messages
Labels: LifestyleBy Hada Messia and Josh Levs, CNNupdated 7:21 PM EST, Sun February 17, 2013Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead the Angelus prayer at the Vatican on Sunday.STORY HIGHLIGHTSIt's the pope's second-to-last Angelus prayer as pontiffPope Benedict XVI thanks his flock for prayers and supportHe discusses "decisive moments of our lives"Cardinals may meet before March 15(CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI...
In Libya, justice elusive on uprising's anniversary
Labels: Health BENGHAZI, Libya Col. Faraj el-Dersi, who defected to the rebel side from Muammar Qaddafi's police force, was gunned down late last year on the streets of Benghazi, and he bled to death in the arms of his teenage daughter. 24 PhotosElections in Libya35 PhotosThe life of Muammar QaddafiAs Libya on Sunday marked the second anniversary of the start of the uprising that toppled Qaddafi, the death of...
Pistorius Case: Agent Cancels All Future Races
Labels: Business Oscar Pistorius won't run in any of the future races that the athlete was contracted to compete in, but the Paraylmpic gold medalist's sponsors are still supportive as he faces a murder charge, his agent said today.The decision to cancel Pistorius' scheduled appearances was made to "allow Oscar to concentrate on the upcoming legal proceedings and to help and support all those...
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Pope's resignation 'shows leadership'
Labels: WorldBy Roland Martin, CNN ContributorFebruary 16, 2013 -- Updated 1649 GMT (0049 HKT)Longest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesLongest-reigning popesSTORY HIGHLIGHTSPope Benedict stuns world by announcing he will resignRoland Martin says it's a wise...
Tennis: Nadal struggles into Brazil Open final
Labels: Technology SAO PAULO: Rafael Nadal struggled into the Brazil Open final on Saturday by downing Argentine lucky loser Martin Alund in three sets.The former world number one, who is recovering from a knee injury, battled hard to dismiss his 27-year-old opponent, who is ranked 111 in the world, winning 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-1 in nearly two hours.Sunday's final will pit the 26-year-old Spanish star against...
Internet rules: More cats. LESS CAPS
Labels: LifestyleOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the InternetOur 12 Rules of the Internet<<<12345678910111213>>>STORY...
After dramatic meteor strike, Russians pick up pieces
Labels: Health CHELYABINSK, Russia A small army of workers set to work Saturday to replace acres of windows shattered by the enormous explosion from a meteor, while other residents contemplated the astonishing event with pride and humor. The fireball that streaked into the sky over Chelyabinsk at about sunrise Friday was undeniably traumatic. Nearly 1,200 people were reported injured by the shock wave from the...
Meteor Blast 'Something We Only Saw in Movies'
Labels: Business A day after a massive meteor exploded over this city in central Russia, a monumental cleanup effort is under way.Authorities have deployed around 24,000 troops and emergencies responders to help in the effort.Officials say more than a million square feet of windows -- the size of about 20 football fields -- were shattered by the shockwave from the meteor's blast. Around 4,000...
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