Dubai Tower Renamed Burj Khalifa Reaches New World Height
Dubai opened its tallest skyscraper at 2,717 feet and renamed it Burj Khalifa to honor Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa. The $1.5 billion vertical city includes luxury apartments offices and a hotel with plans for the world’s highest mosque and pool.
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U.S. suspects defend jihad stance in Pakistani court
Five American men from the Washington area told a Sarodgha court they intended to cross into Afghanistan to wage jihad against Western forces but denied links to al Qaida or plans for attacks. They said they aimed to help Muslims in trouble and were not terrorists. The judge remanded them for 14 days as Pakistan builds its case under anti terrorism laws.
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Associated Press
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Howard University
Washington, D.C
Ameer Abdullah Rokhri
Washington
Tax preparers face regulation and registration rules
The IRS plans to require tax preparers to pass a test and register with the government to police a largely unregulated industry. IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman notes more than a million people offer services, most provide sound advice but some do not. New rules won’t apply to the current filing season with returns due April 15.
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IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Doug Shulman
Underground Las Vegas tunnels harbor homeless addicts
About 300 men live in hidden drainage tunnels beneath Las Vegas near the Strip. They face drug use, make shift weapons, and scarce light, forming sparse blankets or full setups with beds and knick knacks. Residents like Rick Cobble and Eric describe stark survival amid fetid smells and dark corridors. Rich Penksa notes the tunnel community is feared by above ground homeless residents.
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Rich Penksa
Sin City
Penksa
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Record Snow Falls Across East Amid Deep Freeze
The bitter chill grips the eastern half of the nation with crops at risk and schools closing. Vermont reports over 33 inches of snow in a weekend storm, while Florida farmers rush to shield strawberries and tomatoes from ongoing freezing temperatures.
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Florida
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Tenn
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Zuma marries Tobeka Macika to become third first lady of SA
South Africa welcomed its third first lady as President Jacob Zuma wed Tobeka Maciba at his KwaZulu Natal home. About 2,000 guests attended a lavish ceremony with meat feast, while Zuma already has two prior wives and rumors of more. Tobeka, 38, advocates cervical and breast cancer and AIDS orphans.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Jacob Zuma
Tabeka Madiba
Zuma
KwaZulu Natal
Sizakele Zuma
Nompumelelo Ntuli
Tobeka Maciba
IRS to Tighten Oversight on Tax Preparers
Shulman said tax preparers will face higher standards in future years as the IRS increases scrutiny and enforcement efforts.
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Shulman
IRS
Freeman replaces Cronkite as CBS Evening News voice
Morgan Freeman provides the voice intro for the CBS Evening News replacing Walter Cronkite. Cronkite’s classic opening had been used since 2006 with Katie Couric, and Freeman’s voice-over now leads the broadcast following Cronkite’s July 17 death.
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Walter Cronkite
CBS Evening News
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Morgan Freeman
CBS News
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CBS
City handout for heroin users sparks criticism
New York City issued a 70 000 copy guide titled Take Charge Take Care that gives steps on preparing drugs and vein care. DEA officials call it dangerous and a step by step instruction on how to inject poison.
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New York City
Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
John Gilbride
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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