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Tactile Sensor Gives Robots Novel Dexterity

Sep 22, 2014 01:57 AM EDT

Northeastern University and MIT scientists installed a robot with high-end sensors that gave the machine unprecedented mobility in its hands.

Houthi Yemen Rebels Continue To Advance Amid Signed Peace Agreement

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Sep 22, 2014 01:46 AM EDT

The Shia Houthi rebel group in Yemen continued to advance despite signing a peace deal with the government on Sunday, causing a sense of uncertainty whether the agreement will hold.

China Promises US$20 Billion Investment in India Amid Border Tensions

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Sep 19, 2014 01:33 PM EDT

Leaders of China and India on Thursday entered a US$20 billion agreement in Delhi, wherein Beijing will invest in India's outdated infrastructure.

NJ Gov. Christie To Announce Decision on Presidential Race Early Next Year

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Sep 19, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie remains silent about his plans on running for president in 2016, but he mentioned that his decision may come early next year.

Sears Lets Shoppers Make Returns, Exchanges Without Leaving the Car

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Sep 19, 2014 12:20 PM EDT

Sears recently added a new service where shoppers can make in-store returns and exchanges, without leaving their car.

Utah Doctor Found Guilty of Killing Wife To Be Sentenced

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Sep 19, 2014 11:47 AM EDT

A murder case turned true-crime, TV obsession will come to an end on Friday when the Utah doctor who was found guilty of killing his wife will finally receive his sentence.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

ISIL Can Use Lax Immigration Policy to Enter U.S. -- Immigration Agent Union

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Sep 19, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

A leading union of immigration officials said on Thursday that members of ISIS can enter the United States by using the southern border or by exploiting the lax visa policy if the country.

Hillary Clinton Focuses On Women's Equity, Blames Republicans For Existing Policies

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Sep 19, 2014 05:28 AM EDT

During a panel meeting, former Secretary of the State, Hilary Clinton discussed issues about women's equal rights, affordable child care, and paid sick leave.

Why ISIL Chose British Journalist To Deliver Message In Latest Video

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Sep 19, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

A terrorism and information warfare expert analyzed the video recently posted online by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) and explained why the group chose a British journalist to deliver its message.

Home Depot Announces 56 Million Cards Compromised by Data Breach

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Sep 19, 2014 02:55 AM EDT

Home Depot announced on Thursday that 56 million credit and debit cards were affected by the security breach that lasted from April to September, larger than the 40 million card-breach on Target last year.

Uighur Scholar Denies Separatism At Trial

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Sep 18, 2014 11:22 PM EDT

An Uighur professor sought to disprove accusations of separatism by showing the court that his lectures and writing were not done to promote separation of the Xinjiang region from China.

Secretary of State Kris Kobach and Democrat Chad Taylor

Chad Taylor Off U.S. Senate Ballot, Court Rules

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Sep 18, 2014 10:44 PM EDT

The Kansas Supreme Court ordered Kansas election officials on Thursday to remove the name of Democrat Chad Taylor from the ballot for U.S. Senate.

Amazon Unveils High-End Kindle, Boosts Price of Basic E-Reader

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Sep 18, 2014 01:31 PM EDT

Amazon has recently expanded its lineup of Kindle by launching six new devices on Wednesday, including a US$200 ebook-reader called the Kindle Voyage.