As her father catnapped at her side, Deanna Torstenson’s heart pounded and her body trembled. She fixed her eyes on the tiny airplane moving across a video screen on the seat back in front of her. Slowly it approached Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Soon, for the first time, she would set eyes on the woman who had given birth to her. Read full article > >

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Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had an undeclared stockpile of chemical weapons, the body that oversees a global ban on such weapons says.

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North Korea said that it would place the body of Kim Jong-il on permanent display in a Pyongyang mausoleum and install his statues, portraits and memorial towers across the country.

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Four out of five men confess to being unhappy about their body, suggests an online survey by the University of the West of England.

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Police start a murder inquiry after the body of a teenage boy is found in a street in Greenock, Inverclyde.

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The family of murdered Indian student, Anuj Bidve, leaves the city of Pune for Britain to bring back his body.

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Luis Suarez gave “unreliable” evidence to the body that was investigating claims he racially abused Patrice Evra, according to a report published by the Football Association.

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Luis Suarez gave “unreliable” evidence to the body that was investigating claims he racially abused Patrice Evra, according to a report published by the Football Association.

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A murder investigation is under way after the body of a 19-year-old woman was found in a house in Hertfordshire where she was babysitting her niece and nephew.

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5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. We all tend to go a little overboard during the holidays. Too much merrymaking (also known as cocktails) and a lot of overindulging in the kitchen – that second helping, that extra cookie, the second glass of spiked eggnog – we’ve all been there. Chef Chad Sarno, the research and development chef for the Health Starts Here program at Whole Foods Market, is ready to step into the kitchen and help you get back on the healthy eating wagon that you may have barreled off of recently. Post-holiday guilt and bloat be gone with these helpful tips for eating clean, detoxing and starting fresh for the New Year. Five Ways to Detox Post-Holidays: Chad Sorno 1. Get your greens on “Choose dark leafy greens ( think kale , spinach, chard, collards, etc.) and amp up your veggie consumption with produce that packs a nutritional punch. Dark greens are full of micronutrients and very low in calories, so you can eat a lot of them. Think you can’t eat greens for breakfast? Wrong! Check out this recipe for one of my favorite green smoothies – it’s packed with nutrients and the almond butter keeps you full until lunch.” Green Power Smoothie 3 cups non-dairy milk of your choice 1 banana 1 cup frozen berries 1 tablespoon of almond butter 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped Handful of spinach 4-5 leaves of kale Using a blender of your choice, blend all ingredients until smooth. 2. Eat whole foods “Limit your consumption of processed foods and start incorporating whole grains and fats from whole food sources like avocados, nuts or seeds into your diet. Small steps like brown rice or pasta instead of white is a great way to get started. It’s also helpful to make a big pot of brown rice or quinoa (very high source of plant-based protein) at the beginning of the week so you can work it into different meals – soups, salads, stir-fries, etc.” Kale, Carrot and Avocado Salad Serves 4 1 bunch kale, stemmed and finely chopped 2 cups grated carrots 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Use your hands or the back of a large spoon to thoroughly mash avocado into kale. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to allow kale to soften. 3. Tip your glass (of non-alcoholic beverages!) “Give your body a break from the Hot Toddies and hydrate with tons of water, herbal teas, fresh juices (not the kind with added sugar – remember, we are trying to cleanse the system!) If making your own juices, be sure to sneak in the greens. A great juice template is two-part veggie, one-part fruit, one-part greens. I like to work in juicing when my body feels sluggish from toxins and bad eating, but there’s no need to do a full-blown juice cleanse, unless you really ready to make that commitment. Aiming for a juice a day is a great start. One of my favorite combinations is green apple, cucumber, ginger, kale, lemon; you get tons of nutrients from the greens, and a bit of natural sweetness from the citrus and apple to balance out the taste.” 4. Snack smart “Snacking in between meals can spell trouble – especially if hunger strikes when you only have a vending machine to seek refuge – so I always keep healthy snacks on-hand to avoid temptation. I like to make my own trail mix with some raw nuts (usually almonds and pistachios), pumpkin seeds and some dried fruit for quick hunger fix. Having fresh fruit is also key – my recent go-to is an apple or a slice of whole-grain bread with some almond butter. Hits the spot! Nuts and seeds are a great source of healthy, whole food fats, but don’t overdo it – the calories can add up quick!” 5. Cut back on oil “Creating sauces and dressings without oil and butter helps lighten a dish, and when you use whole food ingredients you also get the benefit of more nutrients. It sounds scary to some, but it’s a cinch. Low-sodium vegetable stock, coconut water or wine are all great alternatives for sautéing veggies. You can even caramelize onions that way! Start with a hot pan, add chopped onions and constantly stir until the onions have become translucent and golden, and then add a little veggie stock when needed – they come out great! I also create my own salad dressings by blending fresh or dried fruit, nuts, vinegar and herbs in a high speed blender. The nuts (I like raw cashews best) give a creamy texture without dairy.” Renewal Salad with Shaved Roots, Spicy Greens and Miso Dressing Serves 2 4 cups of baby, spicy mesclun green mix 4 ounces miso mandarin dressing (see recipe) 1/2 cup shredded carrot and beet 2 cups mixed sprouts (sunflower, buckwheat, pea shoots) 2 mandarins, or clementines segmented 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Black pepper, freshly cracked In mixing bowl toss the greens, dressing, roots, sprouts, sesame and cracked black pepper well, equally dispersing the dressing. Center all salad in bowl and top with more sprouts. Miso Ginger Dressing Makes 4 cups of dressing 2 cups mandarin juice (or orange) 2 whole mandarin peeled 1 cup white miso 1/2 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons ginger 4 cloves garlic Sea salt to taste In high speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Will keep for 1 week in fridge. Is there someone you'd like to see in the hot seat? 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The authorities in Pennsylvania and New York City say they have made no connection between Joshua Rubin, the owner of Whisk Bakery Cafe, and the area in Pennsylvania where his body was found.

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What would a bushtucker diet do to the body?

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If you’re enjoying your Monday morning cup of coffee, take a moment to appreciate it for its deliciousness and the good it may be doing your body. As I wrote in the “ Eat, Drink and Be Healthy ” column a couple of weeks ago, recent research has found that coffee’s potential health benefits may outweigh any health risks it might pose. Coffee consumption may help ward off Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and a score of other conditions. Read full article > >

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Is there a poet in the House? Congress’s unofficial bard has added to his body of work, composing verses that were inserted into the Congressional Record this week in tribute to some legendary astronauts . Albert Carey Caswell , a longtime member of the Capitol guide service, has been contributing dozens of poems to the official record of Congress for years. He debuted his latest this week, an ode to the recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor : John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. Read full article > >

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A husband convicted of murdering his wife Kate Prout has been back to the farm where they lived to show police where he buried her body.

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