This place just made it illegal to give kids too much screen time

The Brief Tuesday, January 27th 2015

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1. Blizzard Skirts NYC, Slams New England
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Up to four inches of snow an hour fell in parts of the Northeast early Tuesday as tens of millions of people hunkered down for a historic blizzard that shut down travel

2. This Place Just Made it Illegal to Give Kids Too Much Screen Time
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Lawmakers in Taiwan approved legislation to expand the government's ability to fine parents of children who use electronic devices for extended periods of times

3. FBI Busts Alleged Russian Spy Ring in New York City
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The FBI on Monday arrested an alleged Russian spy in NYC accused of conducting economic espionage — and his 'spymasters' may be to blame

4. Benedict Cumberbatch Apologizes After Race Row
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Oscar nominee says he was a "complete fool" to use the term "colored" when talking about black actors

5. Obama Pledges $4 Billion of Investment in India
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U.S. President Barack Obama pledged $4 billion in investment and loans to India on Monday, soon after attending the South Asian nation's 66th annual Republic Day celebrations as the guest of honor earlier in the afternoon

6. 'I'd Probably Do It Again,' Says Lance Armstrong of Doping
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Lance Armstrong claims he would never dope today. But if he had to go back in time, the 43-year-old cyclist who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles would probably do it all over again. "People don't like to hear that. That's the honest answer," he said

7. The U.S. Is Exonerating More People Than Ever
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The U.S. exonerated a record number of people in 2014, according to a new report, continuing a steady increase over the last decade as cultural shifts have made some law enforcement agencies more willing to re-examine long-closed criminal cases

8. Emma Watson to Play Belle in <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>
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The Harry Potter star's latest role will be another bookish heroine. "My six year old self is on the ceiling—heart bursting," Watson said of the news

9. Two Officers Injured in Minnesota Shooting
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A man opened fire on two police officers after a swearing-in ceremony at New Hope city hall in Minnesota on Monday. The shooter, who has not yet been named, was fatally shot after exchanging fire with other officers at the scene

10. Tomas Berdych Stuns Rafael Nadal in Australian Open
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Tomas Berdych ended his 17-match losing streak to Rafael Nadal, stunning the Spaniard to advance to the Australian Open semifinals. Berdych played an impossibly clean match to upend Nadal, who was seeking to advance to his fifth tournament semifinal

11. Fighting Intensifies in Ukraine
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Clashes continued to escalate in Ukraine on Monday after a weekend of fierce fighting and shelling in the country's southeast rendered a five-month-old peace accord all but dead. Russian President Vladimir Putin blames a "NATO foreign legion" for the war

12. Former Hollywood Exec Accuses Bill Cosby of Sexual Assault
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Cindra Ladd, a former entertainment executive, is the latest woman to publicly accuse the 77-year-old comedian of sexual assault. Ladd kept silent about the incident for 36 years, and says she has no plans to sue or discuss the matter any further

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