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Syria Barrel Bombings Continue Despite Ban Says NGO

Syria Barrel Bombings Continue Despite Ban Says NGO


Syria Barrel Bombings Continue Despite Ban Says NGO

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 06:35 AM PST

Human Rights Watch is calling for the United Nations Security Council to pass an arms embargo on the Syrian government to end barrel bombings of civilian areas. Mark Kelly reports. Image: AFP.
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Time: 02:23 More in News & Politics

Rare, Vintage NASA Photos Up for Auction

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 03:46 AM PST

Almost 700 rare, unseen and vintage NASA images will be auctioned in London on Thursday. From Buzz Aldrin's first selfie in space to Ed White's first U.S. space walk. Dipti Kapadia reports....
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The Best Phone You Can't Get in America

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 03:08 AM PST

A new low-priced Chinese smartphone is giving top dollar flagship smartphones a run for their money. Personal Tech Columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler reviews Xiaomi's Mi Note.
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The Best Phone You Can't Get in America

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 12:59 AM PST

A new low-priced Chinese smartphone is giving top dollar flagship smartphones a run for their money. Personal Tech Columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler reviews Xiaomi's Mi Note.
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Time: 03:05 More in Science & Technology

Inside Chipotle: The Precision of the Burrito Line

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 03:26 AM PST

Ordering a burrito at Chipotle can seem like a free-for-all. But the company has a precise method to ensure food stays fresh, costs don't skyrocket and customers are happy.
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Time: 01:19 More in Howto & Style

Break Free of Contracts! Buy an Unlocked Phone

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 12:30 AM PST

Unlocked phones and competitive service pricing give us more wireless freedom than ever. WSJ's Joanna Stern tells you how to make a break from your two-year carrier contract. Photo/Video:...
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Time: 03:27 More in Science & Technology

WSJ House of the Week: Mansions for Magnates

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 02:42 AM PST

From a refrigerator magnate's mansion to a family-friendly Manhattan apartment, WSJ's Stefanos Chen reveals the contenders for WSJ House of the Week. Photo: Gail Herendeen Photography ...
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Time: 02:49 More in News & Politics

Moneyologist: How to Balance Friends and Budgets

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 12:06 AM PST

What's the graceful way to handle friends that are too frugal or too extravagant? Moneyologist Quentin Fottrell discusses with Tanya Rivero. Photo: Getty Subscribe to the WSJ channel here:...
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The Risks of Drinking Too Much Water for Marathoners

Posted: 24 Feb 2015 08:31 PM PST

Athletes have often been told to hydrate, but doctors are warning that drinking too much water can be as harmful as not drinking enough. WSJ's Rachel Bachman reports. Photo: Getty Subscribe...
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Time: 02:15 More in Howto & Style

Alex Rodriguez Arrives at Yankees' Training Camp

Posted: 24 Feb 2015 10:28 PM PST

Alex Rodriguez reported to the New York Yankees on Monday following a seasonlong suspension from Major League Baseball for violations of its performance-enhancing drug program. Photo: AP.
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Time: 01:17 More in Howto & Style

Baseball Players Try to Fight Fatigue

Posted: 24 Feb 2015 02:02 PM PST

Spring training is just starting but many baseball teams are looking to find ways to battle fatigue through an entire 162-game season. WSJ's Geoff Foster discusses. Photo: AP Subscribe to...
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Time: 02:28 More in Howto & Style

Why is Chad Now Fighting Boko Haram? Cows and Diapers

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 12:42 AM PST

Chad, which neighbors Nigeria, is now engaged in the fight against Boko Haram. Why? The extremist group is putting the economic squeeze on the country in more ways than one. Subscribe to the...
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Tory Burch Makes Time for The Wall Street Journal

Posted: 24 Feb 2015 10:24 PM PST

People who don't have time, make time to read The Wall Street Journal. Learn why Tory Burch subscribes to The Wall Street Journal. Visit www.wsj.com/tory for more, and tell us why you read...
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