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Biden will not seek 2016 Democratic presidential nomination
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he would not seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2016, ending months of suspense and removing a huge political obstacle for front-runner Hillary Clinton. “While I will not be a candidate, I will not be silent,” Biden told reporters in the White House Rose Garden with President Barack Obama and Biden’s wife Jill at his
Valeant shares plunge on short-seller scrutiny of pharmacy ties
Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc plunged as much as 30 percent after an influential short-seller accused the company of fraud, saying it used its relationship with specialty pharmacies to inflate revenue. The report by Citron Research, a short-selling firm run by Andrew Left, said Wednesday that Valeant’s previously undisclosed relationship is a sign of a cover-up. The Citron Research report hit shares hard shortly after 10 a.m. EDT in
Marijuana use in US adults doubles in decade, surveys show
CHICAGO (AP) — Marijuana use among U.S. adults doubled over a decade, rising to almost 10 percent or more than 22 million mostly recreational users, government surveys show.
Corruption officer gives evidence
Brendon McCullum’s statement relating to an approach made to him by Chris Cairns does not mention “match-fixing”, a cricket corruption officer has told a court.
Poulter: I'm to blame for dash
Ian Poulter admits it is his own fault that he has been forced to play in this week’s Hong Kong Open.
Giteau excited by World Cup run
Matt Giteau is delighted to be further extending his international playing career after helping Australia reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Tom George targets Showcase
Gloucestershire trainer Tom George is likely to be well-represented at The Showcase this weekend, with Whats Happening, A Good Skin, Double Shuffle and Some Are Lucky set to run at Cheltenham’s first meeting of the new season.
Henry Cavill Joins Instagram, Shares Total Film Cover Showing Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Stars: See Pic
Henry Cavill has joined social media…much slower than a speeding bullet. But he’s here, and he comes bearing gifts. The 32-year-old actor, who plays Superman in Zack…
Kathie Lee Gifford and Late Husband Frank Gifford Inducted Into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame—Watch Her Emotional Speech
Kathie Lee Gifford was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t her award she was most thankful for. Rather, the host was even more emotional over her late…