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Crossword constructor Bernice Gordon marked two milestones this past week. She turned 100 on Saturday and by Wednesday became the first centenarian to have a puzzle published in the New York Times. (Jan. 17)
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus004023
(Nats - singing "Happy Birthday")
SOUNDBITE (English) Will Shortz, New York Times crossword puzzle editor:
"For years, every crossword I've published of Bernice's has set a new record for...
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Fed’s Kaplan Says He’s Open-Minded About a June Hike
April 12 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan said he doesn’t back an interest-rate increase this month in light of a puzzling weakening of economic growth, though a June tightening by the U.S. central bank remains...
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Making computer games reality - trend for real life escape games
A new trend among youth in China is to be locked into a sealed room - and it's up to them and their wits to figure out how to get out.
The doors are locked and the clock is ticking.
A group of friends has only one hour to stop the...
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The puzzle of most complex musical desk ever made
Denver, Colorado, USA - July 8, 2011
1. Close of man pulling out wooden drawers to play musical notes
2. Close of drawers being pulled and notes playing
3. Wide of Kagen Schaefer playing wooden musical desk
4. SOUNDBITE (English)...
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CLEAN : Afghanistans modern artists puzzle and
CLEAN : Afghanistans modern artists puzzle and
Bloomberg
How Europe Sees Trump's Response to Manafort, Gates
Nov.01 -- Bloomberg's Jim Hertling examines the reaction across Europe to the Trump Administration's response to the indictments of Paul Manafort and Rick Gates. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
The ‘Ultimate Contrarian Trade’ Makes New Friends
Mar.15 -- Some of the least-loved assets in the developed world are now gaining some popularity. Sure, doom and gloom is stalking the region’s “Japanified” markets, but betting on Europe -- dubbed the “ultimate contrarian trade” by Bank...
Bloomberg
Jobs Report Was Good But Wages Are a 'Puzzle,' Economist Sahm Says
Jan.10 -- Claudia Sahm, director of macroeconomic policy at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, discusses the December U.S. jobs report with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Balance of Power."
Bloomberg
Fed Needs to Regain Policy Control: Ex-Philly Fed President Plosser
Jul.28 -- Former Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser examines the potential impact of large deficits on financial markets and the danger of “group think” at the Federal Reserve. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
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CLEAN : Art Basel Hong Kong makes in-person comeback after virus hiatus
After its shows were cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Art Basel returns to Hong Kong with over 100 galleries taking part in the show (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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CLEAN : Covid, curfew and confinement bring board game bonanza for France
Already a market leader in the production and sale of board games, France has witnessed an explosion in the sale of board games, playing cards, puzzles and chess sets during confinement and curfew periods, imposed due to the Covid...
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Biden meets Kosovo President and PM, short statements
1. Various of US Vice President Joe Biden disembarking helicopter, walking to car
2. Tracking shot of crowds on street
3. Photo opportunity with Biden, Kosovo Prime Minister, Hashim Thaci (right of screen) and President Fatmir Sejdiu...
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USA: UN CLAIM DEADLY CHEMICAL WAS PRESENT AT IRAQI WEAPONS DUMP
English/Nat
The U-N has confirmed that the deadly chemical agent Sarin was present at an Iraqi weapons dump blown up by U-S troops after the Gulf war, says the Pentagon.
Previously the U-S government has only conceded that chemical...
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To the delight of tourists, there are usually hundreds of sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39. Now marine experts are trying to figure out why they've left in droves
HEADLINE: Where are San Francisco's sea lions?
CAPTION: To the delight of tourists, there are usually hundreds of sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39. Now marine experts are trying to figure out why they've left in droves. (Dec. 30)
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DANNY BOYLE, STEPHEN DALDRY HOLD PRESS BRIEFING ON PLANS FOR OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY
The 2012 London Olympics will open in an English meadow, complete with cows and sheep, a cricket match - and that typical English summer music motif, a mosh pit.
Danny Boyle, artistic director of the games' opening ceremony, on Tuesday...
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CLEAN : Investigators far from solving puzzle of Paris attacks
CLEAN : Investigators far from solving puzzle of Paris attacks
Bloomberg
U.S. Market Rally: Too Far, Too Fast, Too Soon?
Dec.21 -- Megan Greene, chief economist at Manulife Asset Management, examines the recent rally in stocks and offers her outlook for the U.S. economy in 2017. She speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Bloomberg
Why Global Wage Growth Remains Weak
Jul.26 -- Ivan Colhoun, chief markets economist at National Australia Bank, discusses the slow wage growth across the globe and the possible reasons for it. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
Bloomberg
Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan, David Denman Talk 'Puzzle' | Sundance 2018
The film is directed by Marc Turtletaub.
Bloomberg
Trump Administration May Be Willing to Take on Higher Risk in Trade Talks, Farnsworth Says
Oct.01 -- Eric Farnsworth, vice president of business group Council of the Americas, talks about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. He also discusses the trade spat between the U.S. and China. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi...
Bloomberg
The Supply Risks Driving Oil to a Three-Year High
Jun.28 -- WTI oil closed at a 3 1/2 year high on Thursday amid shrinking stockpiles in the U.S., disruptions at Libyan ports and other worldwide supply risks. Rapidly draining American surpluses are compounding real and envisioned supply...
Bloomberg
Epstein: I Was Always Good at Mathematics
Aug.14 -- This is an excerpt from an interview Jeffrey Epstein gave to journalist David Bank in January 2003.
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Rare C13th painting found in French kitchen
RARE C13TH PAINTING FOUND IN FRENCH KITCHEN
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Rare C13th painting found in French kitchen
A masterpiece attributed to 13th century Italian painter Cimabue that was discovered in an elderly French woman's kitchen and is expected to sell for millions of euros at an upcoming auction.