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August 12, 2015

Twitter drops character limit for direct messages

However Twitter has changed the rules for direct messages or DMs, the company announced today that it has removed the 140 character limit from DMs....
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Puerto Vallarta club sanctioned for discrimination against gays

‘La Santa’ club in Puerto Vallarta was sanctioned for removing two gay clients that had kissed and embraced in the club on July 19, 2014....
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Rizzo, Soler drive in 2 as surging Cubs beat Brewers 6

The offense was led by Anthony Rizzo and Jorge Soler, who each drove in two runs. CONTINUE READING Already a Subscriber? Login Here
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Markets could finance up to 70 pct of new Mexico City airport

Investor demand to help fund a planned $13 billion airport for Mexico's capital means the private sector could finance as much as 70 percent of...
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Mexico supreme court strikes down same-sex adoption ban

Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a 2013 law in the southeastern state of Campeche that forbids same-sex couples from adopting children is unconstitutional and struck it down....
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Astronauts snack on lettuce grown in space station

These are the salad days of scientific research on the International Space Station. On Monday, for the first time astronauts munched on red romaine lettuce...
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Tonight meteor shower could be good with lower moonlight

People looking for a shooting star to wish upon may find Wednesday overnight to be a dream come true. Celestial timing will help people see...
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NFL probes Jet’s locker room punch of QB Smith

Former New York Jets linebacker Ikemefuna Enemkpali could face discipline from the NFL under its personal conduct policy after breaking quarterback Geno Smith's jaw with...
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Bacteria in Rio de Janeiro’s waters worry Olympic swimmers for 2016

Reports of dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria in Rio de Janeiro's waters have raised - and renewed - fears that athletes are at...
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Mapuche culture thriving in Chile

Nestled between high-rise buildings on a busy street in Chile's modern capital is a straw hut that's a sign of growing respect for the Andean...
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China’s currency devalued for second day

China's yuan fell further Wednesday, fueling concern about a possible "currency war" if other governments fight back with their own devaluations to compete in export...
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What is Google’s new Alphabet?

Most corporate naming experts say Google's decision to reorganize its businesses under a new holding company called "Alphabet" is close to letter perfect. Because it...
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