Oscar Pistorius Detective Hilton Botha Facing Serveral Murder Charges

The lead investigator in the case against Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges himself. South African police said this morning.

Police Brigadier Neville Malila said that detective Hilton Botha is scheduled to appear in court in May on seven counts of attempted murder.

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White House adopts new strategy to safeguard intellectual property

The U.S. will improve coordination by intelligence, diplomatic and law enforcement agencies to halt the cyber theft of trade secrets and technology.

WASHINGTON — Amid growing evidence that China and other countries are stealing U.S. trade secrets and technology through cyber attacks, the White House announced what it billed as a new strategy Wednesday to protect intellectual property.

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U.K. Leader Visits 1919 Massacre Site

David Cameron became the first British prime minister to pay his respects at the site of a 1919 massacre during India’s colonial history, though he stopped short of offering an outright apology.
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America’s Most Promising: Todd Pedersen, Founder of $2B Home Automation Business, Vivint

Three Utah Companies were named to Forbes’ second annual America’s Most Promising Companies list. Number 47 – Vivint– is home of Founder and CEO Todd Pedersen.
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Sentiment rattled by liquidation talk, Fed minutes – Reuters

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Sentiment rattled by liquidation talk, Fed minutes Reuters By Chikako Mogi. TOKYO | Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:12pm EST. TOKYO (Reuters) – Risk assets broadly extended losses on Thursday as sentiment was rattled by overnight market talk that a hedge fund had been liquidating large positions in commodities, as well … Federal Reserve unlikely to end stimulus efforts soon, minutes signalWashington Post Asian Stocks Drop With Oil, Won on China Property, Fed MinutesSan Francisco Chronicle Asia stocks fall on Fed doubts over bond buyingHelena Independent Record Bloomberg –GlobalPost –MarketWatch all 161 news articles »

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Brit Awards 2013 Complete Winners List – MTV.com

BBC News

Brit Awards 2013 Complete Winners List MTV.com Frank Ocean, the Black Keys and Lana Del Rey rep the U.S. with awards in international categories. By MTV News staff. What a night for the Brits… and the Americans! The 2013 Brit Awards celebrated a great year of music, including their friends overseas. Brit Awards Honor Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean in Elaborate CeremonyRollingStone.com Brit Awards 2013: Emeli Sande, Mumford & Sons, Adele Win BigBillboard Singer Emeli Sande wins big at predictable BRIT awardsReuters Washington Post –E! Online –Belfast Telegraph all 566 news articles »

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THE LONGEST YARD:Florida School’s Stadium Named for Prison Firm

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Asia stocks fall on Fed doubts over bond buying

BANGKOK (AP) — Expressions of doubt by Federal Reserve policymakers about the massive bond-buying program they launched to help stimulate the U.S. economy caused Asian stock markets to fall Thursday.
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Romney Plans First Public Appearance

Romney Plans First Public Appearance

AP

The former Republican presidential nominee has kept a low profile since he lost the November election to President Obama. Event that will return him to the spotlight

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Oscar Pistorius’ uncle says the Olympic sprinter is in “extreme shock” — barely eating and spending his time reading the Bible — but will “bounce back and be greater than ever” when his murder case is over.
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