Hilary Duff Pregnant with First Child as Officially Announced on her Website

Mike Comrie and Hilary Duff
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Hilary Duff announced the news of her pregnancy Sunday in a joint blog post with her husband, Mike Comrie as reported by various US news sites, August 15, 2011.

Michele Bachmann wins Republican Iowa straw poll, narrowly edged out Ron Paul

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann Wins

the Ames Straw Poll in Iowa

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Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann won the Ames Straw Poll Saturday in the first big test of the 2012 Republican presidential campaign as reported by various international news sites, August 14, 2011.

Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift Big Winners at Teen Choice Awards

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift at the
2011 Teen Choice Awards
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Teen Choice Awards big winners are actress-singer Selena Gomez and country sensation Taylor Swift whose trophy includes one for Ultimate Teen Choice as reported by international entertainment news sites, August 9, 2011.

Bruce Lee Memorabilia Auctioned in Hong Kong Exceeds Target Estimate



Bruce Lee
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Bruce Lee memorabilia in Hong Kong sets the largest auction so far for the kung fu legend as estimates reached $220,000 as reported by international news sites, August 8, 2011.

Philippines’ Dragon Warriors ups gold haul to four in Tampa Bay

The Philippine Dragon Warriors
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The Dragon Warriors, the unheralded dragon boat racers from the Philippines, have achieved more than any Philippine sports team this year by winning its fourth gold at the 10th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Tampa, Florida as reported by local news sites, August 7, 2011.

Ashton Kutcher, the New Star of “Two and a Half Men” Plays Role of a Broken Hearted Internet Billionaire

From left, Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher and

Jon Cryer in "Two and a Half Men."

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Ashton Kutcher plays the role of a broken-hearted internet billionaire come next month in “Two and a Half Men” as reported by US entertainment news sites, August 3, 2011.

Jennifer Pharr Davis, fastest woman to hike the Appalachian Trail



Jennifer Pharr Davis and husband Brew
at Springer Mountain, Georgia
Image credit: Barbara Pharr

A woman named Jennifer Pharr Davis made an unofficial record for the fastest trail hike of the entire Appalachian Trail as reported by US news sites, August 2, 2011.

HSBC Bank USA sells 195 branches to First Niagara for $1 billion

HSBC Logo
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HSBC, the British-based banking giant, has announced it will make an all-cash sale to First Niagara of 195 retail branches in the US, mostly in upstate New York for an estimated $1 billion, as reported by international business news sites, July 31, 2011.