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Kobani Liberated After Kurds Defeat Islamic State

Kobani Liberated After Kurds Defeat Islamic State


Kobani Liberated After Kurds Defeat Islamic State

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 07:16 AM PST

Kurdish forces have pushed Islamic State out of Kobani following months of intense fighting, according to Kurdish officials. Mark Kelly reports. Image: EPA.
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New Saudi King Is Twitter Sensation

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:54 AM PST

Social media has undergone a meteoric rise in popularity in Saudi Arabia. The country's conservative leadership is now grappling with ways to manage and control it.
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White House Drone Crash Highlights Emerging Threat

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:53 AM PST

A small drone crashed on the White House grounds early Monday morning, prompting a lockdown. How big of a threat are these devices? WSJ's Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer.
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Joshua Malina Reveals Secrets From 'Scandal'

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:52 AM PST

Who kidnapped Olivia Pope on "Scandal"? Joshua Malina, who co-stars as David Rosen, has some clues.
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Super Bowl 2015: Domestic Violence PSA

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:51 AM PST

The National Football League's ad firm has created this public service announcement for No More, an umbrella organization working to combat domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Dubai Busiest International Passenger Airport

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:52 AM PST

Dubai International surpassed London's Heathrow as the busiest airport globally for international passengers in 2014. Photo: Reuters.
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Blizzard Disrupts Travel Across Northeast

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:50 AM PST

Officials across the Northeast U.S. canceled flights and imposed travel bans as the region braced for a dangerous winter storm. (Video: AP)
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Obama on India's Motorcycle "Dare Devils"

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:49 AM PST

President Barack Obama made a joke about watching the Indian motorcycle stunt team, the Dare Devils, during a speech Tuesday in New Delhi. The WSJ recently profiled the Dare Devils in an A-hed...
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Blizzard Hits East Coast, but Without the Force Feared

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 06:49 AM PST

The U.S. Northeast braced for a storm that forecasters said could bring 1 to 3 feet of snow and hurricane-force winds. Early Tuesday, forecasters downgraded their predictions, saying New England...
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Storm Juno: Scenes From Times Square

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 04:18 AM PST

As Storm Juno bears down, passersby in Times Square, N.Y. took time Monday evening to pause and enjoy the falling snow. Photo: Getty Images.
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10 Must-Have Items for Your Blizzard-Survival Kit

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 03:47 AM PST

Hunkering down for another blizzard? Here are 10 items you should have handy. Photos: Getty Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit the WSJ channel for more video:...
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Super Bowl 2015: BMW Ad

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 03:38 AM PST

Bryant Gumbel and Katie Couric were stumped by the internet, and they are stumped by BMW's new electric car, in this Super Bowl ad. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy...
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WSJ House of the Week: Home From '50 Shades of Grey'

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 11:06 PM PST

From a home out of "50 Shades of Grey" to one characteristic of "Downton Abbey," WSJ's Erin McCarthy reviews contenders for WSJ House of the Week. Photo: Andrew O'Neill, Clarity NW Photography.
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Moneyologist: Should Single People Pay More?

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 03:14 AM PST

When cruises, hotels and restaurants seem to favor couples, what's a single person to do? Moneyologist Quentin Fottrell discusses with Tanya Rivero. Photo: iStock/BartekSzewczyk Subscribe...
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Is Hair Loss Common in Women?

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 12:54 AM PST

Women as well as men may experience thinning hair as they age. WSJ's Heidi Mitchell and Dr. Paradi Mirmirani discuss on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero. Photo: iStock/Ilya Andriyanov Subscribe...
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Sling TV: Big Step for Cable-Cutters

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 03:23 AM PST

As Sling TV begins streaming live TV, there could be new reason for cable-cutters to rejoice. WSJ's Geoff Fowler and Tanya Rivero discuss. Photo: Jason Henry for The Wall Street Journal Subscribe...
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Is Real Madrid's Iker Casillas Heading to MLS?

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 12:16 AM PST

Is Iker Casillas, goalkeeper for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, heading to the U.S.? Here he discusses winning the Champions League and bouncing back from a disastrous World Cup....
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De Blasio Urges New Yorkers to Stay Safe in Blizzard

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 05:43 PM PST

At a news conference, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned citizens to not underestimate the power of a blizzard that cold bring up to two feet of snow to the city. Photo: Getty Subscribe...
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Super Bowl 2015: Bud Light Ad

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 11:02 PM PST

An unsuspecting bar patron becomes part of a video game in this Super Bowl ad for Bud Light. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit the WSJ channel for more video:...
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Super Bowl 2015: Toyota Camry Ad

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 01:18 AM PST

A heavyweight legend provides a soundtrack for determination in this Super Bowl ad for Toyota. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit the WSJ channel for more video:...
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Super Bowl 2015: Lexus Ad

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 01:33 AM PST

Lexus unveils its hybrid SUVs, in this Super Bowl ad. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit the WSJ channel for more video: https://www.youtube.com/wsjdigitalnetwork...
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Super Bowl 2015: Victoria's Secret Ad

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 03:17 AM PST

The ladies of Victoria's Secret prepare for the big game, in this Super Bowl ad. Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit the WSJ channel for more video: https://www.youtube...
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NFL Play Call: How Hard Can It Be?

Posted: 27 Jan 2015 02:16 AM PST

To anyone besides a football player, an NFL play call sounds like long-winded gibberish. Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms gives us his favorite play call -- and explains what it means. Photo:...
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Man Crashes Hang Glider Into Cabin

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 06:47 PM PST

A man in Chattanooga, Tenn. walks away with bruises and $2000 worth of damage to a hang glider after crashing it into a building. Photo/Video: Newsflare Subscribe to the WSJ channel here:...
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Muscular Moves Toward Custom Medicine

Posted: 26 Jan 2015 11:32 PM PST

Scientists at Duke University say they've created the first lab-grown human skeletal muscles that contract in response to electrical and other stimuli. Photo: Duke University Subscribe to...
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