| House rejects Homeland Security funding
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 The Republican-controlled House unexpectedly rejected short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security on Friday, increasing the prospect of a partial shutdown at midnight of an agency with significant anti-terrorism responsibilities.
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| Colorado Sold 7 Tons Of Retail Marijuana In First Legal Year
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 Consumers in Colorado bought more than 17 tons of recreational marijuana buds during the first year of the state's new retail market, but sales of medicinal pot still outstripped that at almost 50 tons, officials said on Friday. In a national first, voters in Colorado and Washington state opted to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults in landmark twin ballots in 2012. The first retail stores opened in Colorado on Jan 1, 2014. States such as Oregon and Alaska that have now also voted to legalize recreational pot, and others where lawmakers face proposals to do so, are watching the ...
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| David Beckham was forced to shave his head in a Wembley toilet by Sir Alex Ferguson
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 David Beckham with his mohawkback in 2000 Former England captain David Beckham revealed that he ended up shaving off his mohawk in Wembley's toilet after he received the order from Sir Alex Ferguson. Back in 2000, when Manchester United had to face Chelsea in the Charity Shield match, Beckham had come to the match with some preparation that didn't sit well with the Ferguson. Beckham who had dawned a shaved look earlier that year, admitted that Ferguson's facial expression was strong enough to make Beckham pull out the clippers. "I was in the dressing room with an hour to go before kick off when Sir Alex Ferguson saw it and made me shave ...
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| Rafael's future at Manchester United under Louis van Gaal looks bleak
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 Rafael da Silva unclear of his future at Manchester United Manchester united right back Rafael da Silva, might end up being offloaded, with Louis van Gaal readying the list of people he wants to sell next. United manager Louis van Gaal will be speaking to Ed Woodward, the executive vice-chairman about the future of certain players. These discussions will include the extension or sale of the players like Rafael, David de Gea, Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao. Rafael who has only 12 months remaining on his contract has not made an appearance for United ever since the third-round win at Yeovil, and with Van Gaal showing interest in ...
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