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Kennedy’s spokesman decries ''mudslinging'' over her Senate bid

Kennedy’s spokesman decries ''mudslinging'' over her Senate bidNew York, Jan. 23: A spokesman for Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of US President John F Kennedy, has criticized the "mudslinging" surrounding her decision to drop her U. S. Senate bid, as New York Gov. David Paterson prepared to announce his pick for Hillary Clinton''s former Senate seat Friday.

After Kennedy shocked New Yorkers by withdrawing her name from consideration Wednesday, a set of press reports have claimed Paterson never intended to pick the daughter of the late President Kennedy.

Obama’s daughters ‘inspire’ beanie baby dolls

Obama’s daughters ‘inspire’ beanie baby dollsNew York, Jan 23 : US President Barack Obama might have caused a stir worldwide with his historic win, but his daughters Malia and Sasha are not far behind - a toy company has manufactured dolls "inspired" by the first daughters.

Ty Inc., the company that makes Beanie Babies, is marketing plush dolls named "Sweet Sasha" and "Marvelous Malia."

Merrill chief Thain steps down after crushing losses

Merrill chief Thain steps down after crushing losses New York  - After crushing quarterly losses of 15.4 billion dollars, John Thain, the one-time head of Merrill Lynch, Thursday stepped down from head of the brokerage that was rescued by Bank of America in 2008.

Bank of America named Brian Moynihan to replace him, a top manager for the bank.

Thain negotiated Merrill's 50-billion-dollar sale to Bank of America in September, amidst the dizzying and urgent efforts to keep US financial institutions afloat amidst the plunging mortgage crisis.

"Single feather" found in US Airways engine, evidence of bird theory

"Single feather" found in US Airways engine, evidence of bird theoryNew York  - Investigators have found a "single feather" attached to the flap structure on the wing of the downed US Airways plane, a spokesman for the investigative agency said Thursday.

The evidence, along with organic matter found in the right engine, the wings and the fuselage, lends support to the theory that a flock of birds caused the accident.

Report: Five children struck by New York van, one dead

Report: Five children struck by New York van, one dead New

Mystery behind Michelle Obama’s missing wedding ring at inaugural ball

Mystery behind Michelle Obama’s missing wedding ring at inaugural ballNew York, January 22: Michelle Obama may have added to the "my wedding ring doesn''t match my outfit" theory after she was spotted without her band at President-hubby Barack's inaugural ball.

The first African-American First Lady of the United States had sported her gold band earlier at the Inauguration Ceremony on January 20, when she headed to church grasping her better half's hand.

But the mum-of-two was later spotted minus the ring at the inauguration night, reports the New York Daily News.

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