Anugrah Kumar

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  Jul 4, 2012

  What Are Obama, Romney Doing on Fourth of July?

  President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney will be with their respective families on the Fourth of July. But given the unmatched patriotic spirit the holiday brings with it, the two will also seek to connect with voters by participating in Independence Day events.

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  Jul 4, 2012

  Scientists Announce Near Discovery of 'God Particle'

  Scientists at a nuclear research facility in Switzerland announced Wednesday a milestone in their decades-long hunt for a subatomic particle, known as the "God particle," which should help explain why objects have mass and answer other fundamental questions about the universe.

• Jul 3, 2012

  Hotel in Britain Replaces Gideon's Bible With Kindle Carrying Scriptures

  A hotel in Newscastel, England, has replaced copies of the traditional Gideon Bible placed in each of its 148 rooms with a Kindle pre-loaded with the book.

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  Jul 2, 2012

  Extreme Heat to Continue in Midwest, East Coast on Monday

  After spending the weekend without power in record-high temperatures, millions of residents from the Midwest to the East Coast may not have much relief on Monday with forecasters warning that the temperatures could remain in the 100s.

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  Jul 1, 2012

  Morsi Sworn In as Egypt's First Islamist President Amid Concerns

  Leader of Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party Mohammed Morsi was Saturday sworn in as Egypt's first Islamist president amid concerns over his ability to tackle the military generals and the future of Cairo's peace deal with Israel.

• Jul 1, 2012

  Mormons Resign En Masse in Public

  About 150 Mormons participated in a mass resignation ceremony and signed a "Declaration of Independence from Mormonism" in Utah, the state where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is based, on Saturday.

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  Jul 1, 2012

  Eastern US Storms Kill a Dozen, Leave Millions Powerless

  A heat wave in the eastern U.S. was expected to continue on Sunday after violent storms killed at least 12 people and left over 3 million without power. Emergencies were declared in Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, the District of Columbia and Virginia.

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  Jun 30, 2012

  Justice Dept. Refuses to Prosecute A.G. Eric Holder

  The Justice Department said Friday it will not prosecute Attorney General Eric Holder for contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over documents related to the "Fast and Furious" investigation.

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  Jun 30, 2012

  Bethlehem's Nativity Church Gets 'World Heritage' Status

  The ancient Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem has been placed on the list of World Heritage sites by the United Nation's cultural arm. The move was opposed by the United States and Israel.

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  Jun 30, 2012

  PCUSA to Vote on Gay Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage

  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will vote on two highly contentious issues at its General Assembly beginning Saturday with some presbyteries proposing reversal of the right to ordain openly gay and lesbian clergy and some seeking a change to the definition marriage.