Lawmaker: Subway deaths a 'wake-up call'

A lawmaker says a spate of recent deaths on New York City subway tracks should be "a wake-up call to our transit system."City Council Transportation Committee Chairman James Vacca made the remark at a hearing Thursday on safety in the nation's busiest subway network.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority runs the subways that carry 5 million riders on...

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Miami startup that turns text to video receives $1 million in seed funding

Guide, a new technology startup based in Miami, announced Tuesday it has closed a $1 million round of seed funding from investors including the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Sapient Corp., MTV founder Bob Pitman, actor and producer Omar Epps, and early Google employee Steve Schimmel. The Knight Foundation is supporting Guide through its new early-stage venture...

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Sen. Marco Rubio will deliver Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address

Adding to his growing political influence in Washington, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is scheduled to deliver — in English and in Spanish — the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address next Tuesday night.The announcement was made Wednesday by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell R-Kentucky.“Marco Rubio...

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Grammy Awards Host LL Cool J Promises Plenty of 'Surprises' During Sunday's Show

LL Cool J takes the stage again this year to host the Grammy Awards and we caught up with the rapper/actor to get an update on his preparations for music's biggest night!The NCIS: Los Angeles star was praised for his handling of last year's Grammy Awards -- which came just one day after Whitney Houston's death -- and he's back this year for Sunday's show, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS. PICS: The...

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Internet pal of slain Sarai Sierra claims he slept with Staten Island mom

An Istanbul Internet pal of Sarai Sierra claims he had a tryst with the murdered Staten Island mother of two in Turkey, according to published reports. “Taylan K” – who has been interviewed at length by Istanbul police in the disappearance and killing of Sarai Sierra, 33 – admitted he had consensual sex with the married photographer the day before she went...

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Can’t find time for play? Try scheduling it

If your resolutions for 2013 include achieving a better work-life balance, your calendar holds the key to your success.But, to pull off your goals, you’re going to need to turn the traditional way of thinking upside down.Most people schedule their work commitments on their calendars and squeeze in family, friends and fun around it. Instead, schedule your work around your...

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Dolphins get unanimous support for stadium tax deal in first Senate hearing

TALLAHASSEE -- The Miami Dolphins started off the legislative season 1-and-0 in their attempt to get lawmakers to approve a multi-million dollar deal to upgradeLawmakers in the Florida Senate Commerce Committee gave unanimous support to a bill that would clear the way for higher hotel bed taxes and a new sales tax rebate to help fund a $400 million renovation of the Fins’...

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Twilight Star Nikki Reed Kisses and Tells

Gillette is conducting a social experiment to settle the debate over what's more kissable -- stubble or shaven -- and the conversation is drawing attention from celebrities like Twilight star Nikki Reed.PICS: Hottest Bachelors For Nikki, who is married to bearded rocker Paul McDonald, the guy should commit one way or the other."I like to go for either totally clean shaven or a real full-on beard,"...

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Ex-beauty queen gets early rehab release to aid job hunt

Elegant ex-beauty queen and recovering Vicodin addict seeks high-end, Manhattan retail sales employment — rap sheet provided upon request. Russophiles a plus!Former Miss Russia Anna Malova — still hoping to shake off her 44-count prescription theft indictment from 2011— was sprung early from her rehab program today so she can get a job."We're flipping over...

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Cutting edge tech from Swiss Army

The Victorinox Swiss Army Jetsetter looks like a traditional pocket knife the company is famous for, but instead of the knife you get a pocket full of storage. A foldout and detachable USB 2.0 flash drive is among the features in the mini tool kit, which includes a ball point pen, bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, tweezers and scissors in the 16 GB model I tested out....

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