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Vladimir Putin's Gamble: $51 Billion 2014 Winter Olympics Begin in Sochi

'Welcome to the center of the universe," yelled Russian TV star Yana Churikova during the pre-show at the 2014 Winter Olympic Ceremony, which are held in Sochi. The 22nd Winter Olympics, which will last for 17 days, features 98 winter sporting events, including figure skating, skiing and hockey. Sochi was selected as the host city in July, 1997, and marks the first time the Olympics will be held in the Russian Federation. Moscow hosted the Summer Olympics in 1980.

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New Jersey judge approves $100M settlement of Merck & Co NuvaRing cases

Judge Brian Martinotti in Hackensack gave his preliminary approval for Merck & Co to settle lawsuits filed against them over the safety of its contraceptive product provided that 95% of the plaintiffs agree with the offer.

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CIA confirms it is banned from collecting financial data, unauthorized access to government networks

An industry expert urged US intelligence officials, including Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan, need to address the people's concerns about their operations that involve collecting sensitive data, especially when it had already acknowledged that their agencies are not above the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

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ICC prosecutor leads war crimes investigation in Central Africa

In the council's response to the growing violence happening in the Central African Republic, International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said her office will be investigating potential war crimes on humanity in the African region.

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Will and regulatory filings reveal reclusive daughters of billionaire of Kronos Worldwide owner Harold Simmons

Star of UK TV hit 'Coronation Street' cleared of 6 sex-related charges in London court

Martin Luther King siblings fight over Nobel Prize and traveling Bible, Bernice says items not for sale

Twitter's Transparency Report reveals its efforts to defend First Amendment rights

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US accounting watchdog nearing agreement to review audits made by Chinese accounting firms

UN urges Pope Francis to submit unfiled child sexual abuse cases for investigation