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Paraguay ex-president to take paternity test Paraguay's ex-president Fernando Lugo will have to undergo court-ordered DNA testing, after a judge ruled in favor of a woman who says he fathered her 11-year old son.

15 February 2013

Snubbed 'Argo' director Affleck to present at Oscars Ben Affleck will join the presenting cast for next week's Oscars, organizers said Thursday, despite the perceived snub that saw him miss the best director nominees' shortlist.

15 February 2013

US regulators approve bionic eye US regulators approved a so-called bionic eye on Thursday, giving hope to people with a rare genetic disease.

15 February 2013

Berkshire, 3G buy ketchup maker Heinz in $28bn deal Billionaire Warren Buffett's investment powerhouse Berkshire Hathaway and Brazilian-led 3G Capital announced Thursday they would take over venerable US ketchup maker Heinz in a deal worth $28 billion.

15 February 2013

Cosmic ray mystery lifted in new findings Cosmic rays -- fast-moving particles that constantly pummel our planet -- come from the explosion of supernovae, new research confirmed Thursday, resolving an astronomical mystery.

15 February 2013

Romantic Lauren, military Klein to end NY fashion week Ralph Lauren's romantic Russian furs and silk dresses for next winter and Calvin Klein's military accents brought New York Fashion Week to a close Thursday in contrasting style and luxury.

15 February 2013

Zuckerberg owns nearly a third of Facebook: US regulators Mark Zuckerberg's stake in Facebook has climbed to nearly 30 percent since the leading social network made its dismal stock market debut.

15 February 2013

Obama vows to defend Japan with US nuclear umbrella President Barack Obama pledged Wednesday a "steadfast" commitment to defend Japan, including preventing nuclear attacks on its ally in the wake of North Korea's third nuclear test.

14 February 2013

Galliano courts controversy, Kors brings color Disgraced designer John Galliano's clothes made news Wednesday even as he tried to keep out of the public eye, while Michael Kors lit up New York Fashion Week with flamboyant colors and humor.

14 February 2013

Russian firm to pay Venezuela $1.1 bn in joint oil venture Russian oil giant Rosneft will pay Venezuela $1.1 billion to take part in a joint oil-extraction venture in the crude-rich southeast.

14 February 2013

Official addresses electronic equipment at 9/11 hearing Guantanamo's top security official said Wednesday that intelligence agents had bugged rooms where the accused 9/11 plotters meet with their lawyers, despite a ban on eavesdropping.

14 February 2013

Cybersecurity battle looms after Obama directive President Barack Obama's order aimed at ramping up protection from cyberattacks will address only a small portion of threats and sets up a fresh battle in Congress over legislation.

14 February 2013

Lady Gaga cancels tour, to have hip surgery Lady Gaga has canceled the rest of her "Born This Way Ball" tour due to a hip problem that requires surgery.

14 February 2013

Everything on the table in US-EU free trade deal: US Everything will be on the table when US and EU negotiators restart talks on an ambitious transatlantic free trade deal with a new wind in their sails.

14 February 2013

Best actress winners to present at Oscars Best actress Oscar winners Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon will be among the presenters at next week's 85th Academy Awards.

14 February 2013

Ted Nugent scratches his Obama itch after speech As promised, rocker and gun enthusiast Ted Nugent was on his best behavior at President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday, but he let loose with some colorful criticism afterward.

13 February 2013

Obama's emotional gun control push at heart of speech President Barack Obama brought the wounds inflicted by the recent spate of shooting deaths to Congress Tuesday, ending his State of the Union address with an emotional plea for tougher gun control.

13 February 2013

Obama vows US will back human rights in Middle East US President Barack Obama vowed to maintain the pressure on the Syrian regime and to defend human rights in the Middle East on Tuesday, but offered no new ideas to halt bloodshed in the Arab world.

13 February 2013

Obama urges US Congress to act on climate US President Barack Obama on Tuesday told divided lawmakers he will act on climate change even if they do not, vowing to set ambitious long-term goals such as ending the car's dependence on oil.

13 February 2013

Obama says 34,000 US troops to leave Afghanistan President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that 34,000 troops would be pulled out of Afghanistan in the next year, and vowed that by the end of 2014 the US war in the country would be over.

13 February 2013

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