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APTOPIX Britain Tough Guy
A competitor emerges from a water obstacle at the annual Tough Guy event, Perton, England, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Tough Guy claims to be the world's most demanding one-day survival ordeal. First staged in 1986, it has been widely described as "the toughest race in the world", with up to one-third of the starters failing to finish in a typical year.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
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(New) Golden Gate celebrates 75th with help of engineers (Photo Gallery) (Video)
The Golden Gate Bridge was heralded as an engineering marvel when it opened in 1937. It was the world's longest suspension span and had been built across a strait that critics said was too treacherous to be bridged.
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(Updated) Photos: Millions view 'ring of fire' eclipse (Photo Gallery) (Video)
Millions in Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies early Monday.
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Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62 (Photo Gallery)
Robin Gibb, one of the three Bee Gees whose falsetto harmonies powered such hits as "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever" and defined the flashy disco era died Sunday, his representative said. He was 62.
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Strong quake kills at least 4 in northern Italy (Photo Gallery)
A strong earthquake shook northeast Italy early Sunday, killing four people, tearing off chunks of church facades and sending panicked residents into the streets.
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Transgender Miss Universe Canada contestant loses (Photo Gallery)
The first-ever transgender contestant to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant strutted the runway Saturday night, making it to the penultimate round before losing her bid to win the title.
Sports
Seager, Vargas lead Mariners over Rockies, 10-3 (Photo Gallery)
Jason Vargas threw seven strong innings, Kyle Seager homered and drove in three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the free-falling Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Saturday.
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Lady Gaga arrives in Philippines amid protests (Photo Gallery)
Pop singer Lady Gaga arrived in the Philippines on Saturday to cheers from fans and protests from young Christians calling for the cancellation of her upcoming concerts.
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Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him (Photo Gallery)
Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."