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PARIS -- In France, there's a brewing debate over whether to speak anglais in universite.The National Assembly on Wednesday was taking up an education reform bill that would allow public universities to hold some courses – like science or economics classes – in English, a plan that has alarmed language purists and the political far-right alike.Read More...
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Michigan's Supreme Court has ruled that taking a toke before driving is OK for state-approved marijuana patients in certain circumstances. In a unanimous ruling Tuesday, the high court decided that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) supersedes a zero-tolerance drug policy provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code.Approved by state voters in 2008, The MMMA, allows patients suffering from a list of designated ailments like cancer or Crohn's disease to take marijuana as medicine, ... Quick Read |
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Kate Middleton could probably write a book on garden party dressing -- practically everything she wears would look that much better if she were standing on the grass with a dainty teacup and saucer in hand. Unsurprisingly, the duchess looked picture perfect at the queen's annual summer garden party today. While shmoozing with the guests at Buckingham Palace, Kate wore an Emilia Wickstead dress coat, which would give even the most reckless shopper sticker shock ( ... Quick Read |
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Immigration is one step closer to becoming a reality after a Senate panel approved the bipartisan "gang of eight" immigration bill on Tuesday. But critics are still standing in the way, arguing comprehensive immigration reform would cost too much or amount to amnesty for undocumented immigrants.Here are 11 things those people probably don't want you to know:Read More...
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Megan Futrell, a 29-year-old mother of two, died in Monday's tornado with her 4-month-old child, Case, according to a statement emailed to The Huffington Post by the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Futrell and her baby were killed when the roof collapsed on a 7-Eleven, where the two were sheltered in a walk-in cooler, the Oklahoman reports. Just min ... Quick Read |
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WASHINGTON -- Even during moments of vicious partisan bickering, members of Congress seem to find common ground over their love of pets.When Republicans were exploring every means possible to stall the Democrats' push for health care reform, they nevertheless put forward a measure to give people a $3,500 annual tax deduction to pay for their pets' medical care. When Michael Vick's dog-fighting scandal burst open in public, Democrats stopped beating up on the Bush administration to ... Quick Read |
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Bathrooms and kitchens are usually the first areas in a home to be remodeled. Whether they are still shrouded in eras past (green shag rug in the bathroom is a definite no-no), or could just use a more personal touch, they're hot spots for updating. We've seen sleek glass refrigerators and colorful back splashes in kitchens, and gorgeous tiling and mirrored bathtubs that take the phrase, "Calgon, take me away" to a new level. But the bathroom pod that we came across recently takes ... Quick Read |
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A topless activist of the FEMEN movement was arrested inside Notre Dame Cathedral Wednesday, one day after far-right essayist and historian Dominique Vesser committed suicide in the Paris landmark. The bare-chested woman was photographed in front of the altar, pointing a fake gun at her mouth. The slogan "May Fascists Rest In Hell" was written across her torso. FEMEN leader Inna Schevchenko commented to Le HuffPost that the protest was a message to "anyone who supports fascism and ... Quick Read |
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From Jerry Seinfeld to Kevin Spacey, a look at the most memorable messages at the 17th annual ceremony honoring excellence on the Internet.read more ... Quick Read |
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The nonprofit's goal is to develop guidelines to further adoption of cloud-based processes in areas including preproduction.read more ... Quick Read |
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