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NEW YORK (AP) -- Francisco Costa has waited -- patiently -- to make his big splash. He jumped in... More

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Senate committee has approved legislation to give benefits to same-sex... More

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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- After years of neglect, the Palestinians are going green. In a... More

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Why do some trees weep? Because they want to grow down. Instead of reaching for the sky, as most... More

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VERSAILLES, France (AP) -- As some of the world's most glamorous women prepare for the Cannes... More

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names. No, not... More

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Brand-new mother Jessica Simpson is launching a line of clothing for... More

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top... More

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The top 20 baby names of 2011. ___ Girls 1. Sophia 2. Isabella 3. Emma 4. Olivia 5. Ava 6.... More

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NEW YORK (AP) -- When "Once Upon a Time" star Ginnifer Goodwin attended the recent White House... More

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Long a lightning rod for conservative criticism, the Girl Scouts of the USA are... More

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Shocking or no big deal? A woman breastfeeding her 3-year-old son is the cover... More

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Dog breeders who skirt animal welfare laws by selling puppies over the Internet would face... More

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NEW YORK (AP) -- To witness the odd power of celebrities at the fragrance counter, look no... More

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