Maryland politician apologizes over threat to sue local paper

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A Maryland politician who said he would sue a newspaper if it printed his name, Kirby Delauter, has apologized after his threat garnered national attention, the targeted newspaper reported on Thursday.



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Starboard reiterates Yahoo should combine with AOL

(Reuters) - Activist-investor Starboard Value LP has reiterated that Yahoo Inc should consider a merger with AOL Inc and cut costs to improve profits, spurred by media reports that Yahoo is exploring other large-scale acquisitions.



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Canadian radio star faces new sex charges

TORONTO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Canadian radio star Jian Ghomeshi was charged with three more counts of sexual assault in a court appearance on Thursday in a widening sex scandal that has prompted suspensions at the country's national public broadcaster.



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UPDATE 1-Cycling-German broadcaster ARD to resume live Tour coverage

* UCI says ARD return due to renewed anti-doping fight (updates with UCI reaction)



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NY Times reporter questioned in court in CIA leak case

ALEXANDRIA, VA Jan 5 (Reuters) - New York Times reporter James Risen refused on Monday to answer all but a few basic questions in court about his book detailing a failed CIA effort to undermine Iran's nuclear weapons program, in a case that has become a flashpoint for press freedom.



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Dish unveils Sling TV video streaming service

Jan 5 (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp on Monday took the wraps off its long-anticipated video streaming service, named Sling TV, targeted to younger consumers who shun pricey cable and satellite subscriptions.



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UPDATE 1-'Hobbit' takes third straight win at U.S., Canada box office

NEW YORK, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The last of Peter Jackson's three "Hobbit" films rode to a third straight weekend atop box office charts, selling an estimated $21.9 million in tickets at U.S. and Canadian theaters.



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The top films at the North American box office

NEW YORK, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Dec. 26, led by "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters.



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Wall St Week Ahead-New year may mean new view on energy stocks

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UPDATE 1-Republican Huckabee quits Fox News as he considers 2016 White House bid

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said on Saturday that he was leaving his weekly Fox News show so he can explore a 2016 presidential bid.



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Potential 2016 contender Mike Huckabee quits Fox News

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, a potential Republican candidate for president in 2016, has decided to leave his weekly Fox News program, he announced on Facebook on Saturday.



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Sarah Palin photos of son stepping on dog trigger online outrage

(Reuters) - Facebook photos posted by Sarah Palin showing her son Trig using the family dog as a step stool unleashed online fury on Friday reminiscent of the public reaction to the disclosure that Mitt Romney had once driven with his dog strapped on the car's roof.



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Uber loses bid to withhold CEO emails in gratuity lawsuit

(Reuters) - A federal judge rejected Uber Technologies Inc's bid not to disclose emails from Chief Executive Travis Kalanick in a California lawsuit accusing the popular ride-booking service of deceiving customers about how it shares tips with drivers.



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Book Talk-Bausch on private love, tragedy in 9/11's shadow

NEW YORK, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Author Richard Bausch has explored unorthodox matters of the heart in his award-winning career. In his latest novel, "Before, During, After," a woman is stranded in Jamaica by the Sept. 11 attacks, unable to reach her fiance in New York.



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UPDATE 1-Sony expands 'The Interview' to pay TV, more theaters

LOS ANGELES, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Sony Pictures Entertainment on Wednesday added more viewing options for its controversial comedy "The Interview," distributing the film on demand through U.S. pay TV operators and expanding its reach in independent theaters.



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UPDATE 1-TRLPC-EMEA lending of $1.2 trn highest since financial crisis

* Refinancing still dominates lending activity (Adds details)



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Sony says PlayStation still has problems, gradually coming back online

BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony Corp's PlayStation Network suffered connection problems for a fourth straight day since hackers attacked the video game network, and the company said on Sunday that service was gradually being restored.



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Apple makes 'The Interview' movie available on iTunes

(Reuters) - Apple Inc said its iTunes store is now carrying Sony Corp's "The Interview", the film that angered North Korea and triggered a cyberattack against the studio.



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UPDATE 1-Apple makes "The Interview" movie available on iTunes

Dec 28 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said its iTunes store is now carrying Sony Corp's "The Interview", the film that angered North Korea and triggered a cyberattack against the studio.



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RPT-WALL ST WEEK AHEAD-Big questions for markets for 2015

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