Voices from Brazil's protests

Some comments by Brazilians participating in protests across South America's biggest country:    

boston.com (3 minutes ago)

Voices from Brazil's protests

Some comments by Brazilians participating in protests across South America's biggest country:

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Ex-Miss America called 'street walker' by GOP chair

Miss America 2003 Erika Harold, now running for Congress, was called racist names by GOP official.

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Brewer’s Resident Christina Parrish Celebrates Life With More Than 100 Other Cancer Survivors at...

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GOP official apologizes for 'rant' against Erika Harold

The Montgomery County Republican Party chairman, Jim Allen, wrote an email being characterized on a GOP website as a “racist rant” about 2003 Miss America Erika Harold.

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10 Crazy Fads That Swept America

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Box Office Report: 'Man of Steel' Sails Past $150 Million in North America

"Iron Man 3" also celebrates crossing $400 million at the domestic box office as it nears the end of its run.     

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Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech

Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's deployed nuclear weapons by one-third if Cold War foe Russia does the same.

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Tea Party rally draws modest crowd on Capitol Hill

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Brazil officials reverse subway, bus fare hike

SAO PAULO - Leaders in Brazil's two biggest cities said Wednesday that they have reversed an increase in bus and subway fares that ignited protests across the nation. However, many doubted the move would help abate the demonstrations that have moved well beyond the outrage over the fare hikes into communal cries...

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Analysis: Brazil's Protests: Not Quite a 'Tropical Spring'

Brazil's blossoming protest movement is a coming-of-age for what had been one of Latin America's most politically disengaged youth populations, but does not appear to constitute a major threat to governability or established political parties.    

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Former Miss America Called 'Street Walker' by Local GOP Leader

A former Miss America winner who is now a GOP candidate for Congress was called a string of profane names today, including “street walker,”  ”love child” and “Miss Queen. ” Her attacker? A local Republican Party chairman in central Illinois. Erika Harold, the 2003 winner...    

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Ben Bernanke says America will take foot off monetary gas

The US Federal Reserve may cut back its economic stimulus programme this year as America’s jobs market gathers strength, the...

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Critic’s Notebook: Musical Relics From Paganini and Mozart, Still Sending Blessings

Relics of the greats are passing through America this week with an auction of strings used by Paganini and a tour of Mozart’s reputed violin.    

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FBI is using drones in America, director tells Congress

Susan Ferrechio The Federal Bureau of Investigations employs the use of drones for surveillance on U.S. soil, the agency’s director told lawmakers on Wednesday. At an oversight hearing conducted by the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Robert Mueller admitted the agency is making use of unmanned aircraft, but...

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Talking with the enemy: Obama, Taliban negotiate Afghanistan's future

The key to ending America’s war in Afghanistan has long been a negotiated deal with the Taliban. Finally, such talks will begin Thursday in Qatar.

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Educators, artists, lawmakers urge more emphasis on the arts

America needs to invest more in the humanities and social sciences in order to preserve its cultural identity and economic competitiveness, according to a new report on the role those subjects play in shaping the national character

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Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech

Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's de…

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Analysis: Brazil's protests: Not quite a 'Tropical Spring'

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's blossoming protest movement is a coming-of-age for what had been one of Latin America's most politically disengaged youth populations, but does not appear to constitute a major threat to governability or established political parties.

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FHP arrests fugitive seen on 'America's Most Wanted'

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Analysis: Brazil's protests: Not quite a 'Tropical Spring'

By Brian Winter SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's blossoming protest movement is a coming-of-age for what had been one of Latin America's most politically disengaged youth populations, but does not appear to constitute a major threat to governability or established political parties. The protests, which gathered steam...

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Commuters urged to avoid Cedar Hill in Cleveland Heights as 'Captain America' filming continues

Police are urging commuters to avoid Cedar Hill this evening as filming for "Captain America: The Winter Solider" is expected to continue in the area until 7 p.m.

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Baby-size burritos lead to bizarre photos

America’s problem with portion size has sparked a strange new photo trend, one in which parents set their newborn babies alongside massive burritos on restaurant tabletops. According to the UK’s Daily Mail, a Mexican restaurant in Seattle, WA, is saying any diner who takes a photo of their child next to one of the...

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Obama urges ‘bold’ nuclear cuts in Berlin speech

BERLIN - Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against “complacency” brought on by peace, pledging to cut America’s deployed nuclear weapons by one-third if Cold War foe Russia does the same. The president also declared that his...

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George Zimmerman trial: Second Amendment bubbles beneath jury selection

The George Zimmerman murder trial has long been seen as a barometer for America’s views on race. But some legal experts say the verdict could say much more about a different national conversation: How America sees the evolving role of guns in society.

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Proposed James River power line sparks alarm

A scenic section of the James River where a utility wants to put a power line was added to a list of America's Most Endangered Historic Places on Wednesday, a designation preservation groups hope will encourage the power company to change its plans.

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Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech

BERLIN (AP) -- Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's deployed nuclear weapons by one-third if Cold War foe Russia does the same....

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Sam Taylor-Johnson to Direct Fifty Shades of Grey

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Robin Roberts to interview NASCAR driver Danica Patrick

Robin Roberts of "Good Morning America" will interview race car driver Danica Patrick Thursday as the kickoff for the second season of her "In the Game With Robin Roberts" series.

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Obama urges 'bold' nuclear cuts in Berlin speech

BERLIN - Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's deployed nuclear weapons by one-third if Cold War foe Russia does the same. The president also declared that his...

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