CULTURE BUZZ: This pigeon was caught by Colombian prison guards with a tiny suitcase of cell phone parts on its back. You crazy bird! Every day they get smarter. By my calculations, we have about 9.5 months before they conquer the human race and turn their bird eyes towards the robots.

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1. ‘Jailbird’ Ruffles Feathers in Colombia
2. This is Bad. Very Bad.

POLITICS BUZZ: French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt was among 15 hostages rescued from the FARC a ‘Marxist-inspired’ insurgency in Columbia. Betancourt, who had been held captive for six years was rescued by Columbian soldiers posing as members of the FARC. She has said she will now work tirelessly to help free other hostages.

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1. Betancourt Reunited With Family
2. Colombia Plucks Hostages From Rebels’ Grasp
3. Colombian Ex-Presidential Candidate Ingrid Betancourt Rescued From Revolutionaries
4. Betancourt and three Americans rescued in Colombia
5. Colombia Rescues Ingrid Betancourt, Americans From FARC
6. Íngrid Betancourt
7. Farc Releases Hostage Ingrid Betancourt After Six Years