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State Rep. Steve Holland wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for "official purposes within the state of Mississippi."
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The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease.
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Court officials in Colorado say one of three siblings accused in a multi-state crime spree has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Bill renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America
State Rep. Steve Holland wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for "official purposes within the state of Mississippi." Read full story
States, banks reach foreclosure-abuse settlement
U.S. states have reached a $25 billion deal with the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses that occurred after the housing bubble burst. Read full story
'No negotiations' on Falklands, UK vows
The British Foreign Office Wednesday dismissed a complaint from Argentina about the "militarization of the South Atlantic" as tensions rise over the Falkland Islands, over which the two countries fought a war 30 years ago. Read full story
Syrian activist: Infants, medics killed
Four consecutive days of shelling and bombing by Syrian government forces into Homs have left residents cowering, afraid to escape and fearing for their lives. Read full story
Safety checks ordered for all Airbus A380 airplane..
All Airbus A380 airplanes must be checked for cracks in the wings within three to four weeks, the European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Wednesday. Read full story
Ex-Maldives president wants successor to resign
The former Maldives president recently forced to resign on Wednesday called for the new leader to step down, a lawmaker said. Read full story
Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's
The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease. Read full story
Court says Lee Grace Dougherty has plea deal
Court officials in Colorado say one of three siblings accused in a multi-state crime spree has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Read full story
It isn't everyday that video from inside a routine legislative session causes an uproar big enough to force three politicians to resign all at once but that is just what happened in South India after video surfaced of Indian ministers watching what appeared to be video of a sex act on a cell phone during a debate in the house assembly. Read full story
Israel's president sends message of peace to Iran
Israel's president reached out to the Iranian people with a message of peace Wednesday, as the West tightened sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, and a former Israeli spymaster .. Read full story
