President Obama told a group of gay rights activists on Saturday that he will continue to advocate for equality, but he admits “we have more work to do.”

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Obama to gay rights activists: ‘More work to do’

Herman Cain is on a roll. Off a solid performance in Thursday night’s debate , the former Godfathers’ Pizza CEO won a straw poll in Florida — one that has predicted the Republican presidential nominee every time it’s been held. It’s still very unlikely that Cain will continue that streak. But he’s not thinking of dropping out anymore. So who is Herman Cain , and how did he get here? Read full article > >

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Herman Cain explained

BENGHAZI, Libya —Moammar Gaddafi’s wife and three of his children have apparently fled across the border into Algeria, underscoring how much of Libya has slipped out of the control of the former autocrat, who ruled the country for about 42 years. But there was still no indication where Gaddafi was hiding . Rebel leaders fear that violence will continue until Gaddafi is captured and Libyans can see that he is no longer in power. A businessmen’s club in the eastern rebel stronghold of Benghazi has offered a $2 million bounty for him. Read full article > >

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Gaddafi’s wife, three of his children apparently flee to Algeria

The next phase in the makeover of Novak Djokovic — making him a household name — will continue next week in the United States Open.

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For Top-Ranked Djokovic, Next Makeover Is in Marketing

If you’re getting married this summer, there might be a reception. And that reception will probably have a DJ. And that DJ will undoubtedly play a song that I hope to never hear again: Beyonce’s “ Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It). ” But like time travel and vegan cheese that melts properly, that will be impossible. Entering its third summer on the circuit, “Single Ladies” has become an American wedding staple that shows no signs of letting up. As long as bouquets are being tossed to wannabe brides, Beyonce will continue to shower us in sanctimonious decibels, preaching the code-red urgency of honoring and cherishing and having and holding. We must accept our fate. Read full article > >

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In wedding-worthy ‘Players Anthem,’ artists unite for blissful musical marriage

An unofficial Chinese church says it will continue to hold outdoor services, after the authorities detained more than 100 worshippers on Sunday.

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Chinese church defies crackdown

New tests on Thursday showed that radiation levels in Tokyo’s tap water have dropped again to levels safe for infants. The government, however, will continue with plans to distribute bottled water to parents in the city. On Thursday, it will hand out…

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Tokyo: Tap Water Is Now Clear

Britain will continue to support Afghanistan after the withdrawal of troops scheduled for 2015, David Cameron has told the Afghan President Hamid Karzai. But once the transition has taken place, the Afghan police will play an important role.

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VIDEO: On patrol with the Afghan police

Declan Kidney insists Ireland will continue pursuing their attacking game plan despite Sunday’s agonising 25-22 Six Nations defeat by France.

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Kidney rules out tactical rethink

A twelve-year-old boy dressed in a school uniform detonated a bomb at an army recruitment center in Pakistan, killing 31 people and himself on Thursday. The Pakistan Taliban claim responsibility for the attack, saying, “We will continue such attacks on…

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Boy Bomber Kills 31

Actress/singer Demi Lovato was released from a treatment facility Friday and is now home in L.A, TMZ was the first to report. “She will continue to see doctors who will help her work on the issues she confronted in treatment,” a source told People…

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Demi Lovato Leaves Rehab

Police said they will continue to search Thursday for what is left of the cremated remains of a dead man and two dogs that a crew of robbers stole from a Florida house and then snorted — mistakenly thinking it was cocaine.

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Police: Robbers steal, snort cremains

The retailer is expected to announce that it will continue to solicit higher takeover offers until Feb. 15 as part of a settlement with a group of shareholders.

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DealBook: J. Crew Settles Lawsuit Over $3 Billion Deal

The Federal Reserve will continue with its $600bn “QE2″ stimulus programme as it is not convinced by the economic recovery, meeting notes reveal.

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Full steam ahead for QE2 says Fed

What will happen to the US economy in 2011? If you’re referring to profits of big corporations and Wall Street, next year is likely to be a good one. But if you’re referring to average American workers, far from good. The two American economies — the Big Money economy and the Average Working Family economy — will continue to diverge. Corporate profits will continue to rise, as will the stock market. But typical wages will go nowhere, joblessness will remain high read more

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New Year’s Prediction (II): The US Economy in 2011