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12:09 pm
Tue April 23, 2013

Hackers Tweak FIFA On Corruption, As Reform Advocate Quits

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Even before FIFA President Joseph Blatter announced the 2018 and 2022 World Cup host countries in December, 2010, accusations of corruption were rampant. A panel meant to restore FIFA's image lost a member Monday, as Alexandra Wrage said it was accomplishing nothing.

Originally published on Tue April 23, 2013 3:22 pm

FIFA's efforts to rehabilitate its tarnished public image were dealt twin setbacks Monday when the international soccer federation's Twitter account was hacked and used to send messages joking about corruption. And a member of its reform committee quit, saying they were making no progress.

Update at 3:20 p.m. ET. FIFA Executive Resigns:

Paraguay's Nicolas Leoz resigned from FIFA's executive committee Tuesday, the same week an extensive report on bribery from the group's ethics investigator is to be released.

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The Two-Way
11:53 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Wall Street Anxious Over Apple First-Quarter Earnings

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The just-launched Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone is the latest competition for Apple's iPhone 5.

Originally published on Wed April 24, 2013 7:37 am

Update at 5 p.m. ET:

Reuters reports that Apple has posted better-than-expected second-quarter earnings of $43.6 billion, "reflecting strong sales of the iPad and iPhone." Wall Street had forecast revenue of $42.3 billion, the wire service says.

We pick up our original post here:

Investors are waiting, many not so eagerly, for a look at how Apple for the second quarter.

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U.S.
11:37 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Double Amputee Has Advice For Boston Victims

Originally published on Tue April 23, 2013 12:15 pm

Victims of the Boston Marathon bombing who lost limbs are adjusting to a new way of living. To get a sense of what challenges lie ahead, host Michel Martin speaks with Paralympian and double amputee Kari Miller, and physical therapist Ignacio Gaunaurd.

The Two-Way
11:37 am
Tue April 23, 2013

French Parliament OKs Same-Sex Marriage Law

Originally published on Tue April 23, 2013 12:26 pm

France is poised to become the latest nation to legalize same-sex marriage after its Parliament passed a bill that also legalizes adoptions by same-sex couples.

President Francois Hollande is expected to sign the bill quickly.

Authorities are bracing for the reaction from opponents. Correspondent Eleanor Beardsley tells our Newscast Desk that "supporters are planning a celebratory rally and opponents will stage protests across the country. Opposition in France to gay marriage has radicalized over the past month as far-right extremists have joined the protests."

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Shots - Health News
11:14 am
Tue April 23, 2013

Gynecologists Question Use Of Robotic Surgery For Hysterectomies

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When does it make sense to use a da Vinci robot like this one for surgery?

Bolstered by a recent study that found doctors performing hysterectomies performed using a pricey robot didn't produce better results for patients than ordinary — and cheaper — procedures, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently threw down a latex gauntlet against the use of robots.

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