Sami K. Martin

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• Mar 26, 2012

  Suu Kyi Sidelined by Illness and Suspending Campaign

  Suu Kyi, a democratic leader hoping to win election in the Myanmar district of Kawhmu, has announced her intention to suspend the campaign and recover from exhaustion.

• Mar 26, 2012

  Duggar Family Miscarriage Focus of New Episode (VIDEO)

  The Duggar family's experiences in suffering a miscarriage last year will play out on TV during a special episode of their hit show "19 Kids and Counting" on TLC.

• Mar 26, 2012

  'Black and Bleu' Burger Named for Chris Brown and Rihanna Causes Outrage

  Chops & Hops steakhouse in Georgia has sparked outrage with its creation and promotion of a burger known as the "black and bleu" as a riff on the domestic violence between pop icons Chris Brown and Rihanna.

• Mar 26, 2012

  Mother's Diet for 7-Year-Old Daughter Causes Outrage

  Dara-Lynn Weiss has written an article describing the extremes she went to in order to help her 7-year-old daughter lose weight. Now Weiss is facing much criticism for her methods, which she says, "no one seems to approve of."

• Mar 26, 2012

  George Zimmerman 'Thought This Would All Blow Over,' Says Friend

  George Zimmerman, the man accused of shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last week, now lives in fear of his life, according to a friend who also said that Zimmerman "thought this would all blow over."

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  Mar 26, 2012

  Afghan Shootings: Did the US Pay Off Families?

  New allegations have been made that the U.S. paid up to $50,000 per death in Afghanistan, casting more speculation of last week's massacre of 17 civilians by Staff Sergeant Robert Bales.

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  Mar 24, 2012

  Trayvon Martin Case: New Witness Says Martin Attacked Zimmerman

  A new witness has allegedly come forward to offer his account of what took place between Trayvon Martin and his shooter, George Zimmerman. Martin was shot and killed by Zimmerman, who claims he fired in self-defense.

• Mar 24, 2012

  Swine Flu in India Kills 12: Health Advisories Given

  India is suffering from an epidemic of swine flu, which has already claimed 12 lives. Now the Health Secretary is issuing a health warning for certain areas of the country.

• Mar 23, 2012

  Rock Beyond Belief: Atheist Event Scheduled for March 31

  The Foxhole Atheists, a group of servicemen and women who are atheist, are moving ahead with plans to host the first-ever atheist event on a United States base. The concert as Rock Beyond Belief will be held on March 31 and has created a debate as to whether atheistic events should be held by the military.

• Mar 23, 2012

  Mali Coup: Rebels Promise President 'Safe,' New Threat Emerges

  Mali is in turmoil after the national Malian army led a coup against President Amadou Toumani Toure, and now a new group of rebels is threatening to divide the country in two.