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2:37 pm
Tue November 13, 2012

John McAfee, Anti-Virus Pioneer, Says He's Innocent Of Murder

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A Facebook page shows photos of John McAfee, the founder of the eponymous anti-virus company.

Originally published on Tue December 4, 2012 12:25 pm

John McAfee, the anti-virus software pioneer, is saying that the government of Belize is out to get him.

Authorities in the Central American country said yesterday that McAfee was wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Gregory Faull, another expat living in Belize.

The Wall Street Journal reported:

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The Two-Way
1:46 pm
Tue November 13, 2012

Prince Charles Doesn't Order Seven Eggs And Eat Just One, Palace Says

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Prince Charles does like eggs, but he doesn't insist on being able to choose from among many, the palace says.

Weird headline, right? But in case you were wondering, Britain's royal website says:

-- Prince Charles has not asked that seven eggs be boiled for his breakfast, only to eat just the one that pleases him most. He's never done that "at breakfast or any other time."

-- His wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, "gave up smoking many years ago."

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Europe
1:30 pm
Tue November 13, 2012

Spaniards Take To Streets To Block Home Evictions

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Olga Veloso protests banking giant Bankia last month in Madrid. Veloso and her neighbors have twice blocked bailiffs from evicting her from her apartment after she lost her job and stopped paying the mortgage.

Originally published on Tue November 13, 2012 5:20 pm

For months, demonstrations have been popping up on otherwise quiet residential streets across Spain. The protesters form human chains, forcibly blocking bailiffs from evicting residents who've fallen behind on their mortgages. Sometimes the protests turn violent.

The demonstrations are another sign of just how pinched people are feeling as Spain's economic crisis continues to roil. With Spanish unemployment above 25 percent, hundreds of people have been losing their homes each day.

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The Two-Way
1:09 pm
Tue November 13, 2012

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Says He Doesn't Support Secession

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks to the media in January.

Originally published on Wed November 14, 2012 11:31 am

We told you yesterday about a petition on the White House website signed by more than 70,000 people that seeks the secession of Texas from the union.

Well, the governor of the great state doesn't agree with those people.

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The Two-Way
12:43 pm
Tue November 13, 2012

'Washington Post' Editor Steps Down; 'Boston Globe' Editor To Fill Job

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Originally published on Tue November 13, 2012 12:49 pm

The Washington Post just announced that executive editor Marcus Brauchli is leaving that position to "become vice president of The Washington Post Company with responsibility for evaluating new media opportunities."

His successor has already been hired: Martin Baron, editor of the Boston Globe, will move to the Post on Jan. 2.

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