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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Reveals Clash With Producers Over Fake Bleeps, Cutting Jesus (Video)

Phil Robertson, the leader of the “Duck Dynasty” clan, confronted producers of the hit A&E reality series over questionable bleeps suggesting profanity that was never spoken, as well as cutting any mention of Jesus.
The Wrap
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Man sets himself on fire on the National Mall

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital as passers-by rushed over to help put out the flames, officials and witnesses said Friday afternoon.
Associated Press
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Republicans rip White House in shutdown reprisal

Washington (AFP) - Republicans launched a furious counter-attack on the White House as the US government shutdown drags into a fifth day with no end in sight.
AFP
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Barack Obama
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Tornadoes touch down in U.S. Midwest causing damage, injuries

By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - A series of tornadoes, some about a mile across, swept through the U.S. Midwest on Friday, causing a number of injuries and significant damage to homes and businesses, officials said. Mile-wide tornadoes were spotted in western Iowa's Woodbury County and more than 150…
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Cristiano Ronaldo appeals for Miami soccer fan arrested for hug

By David Adams MIAMI (Reuters) - Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is appealing to Florida officials to drop charges against an over-enthusiastic fan who was arrested during a match after rushing the field to embrace him. Ronaldo, one of the world's highest-paid athletes handled the…
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Josh Hutcherson on Friendship With Jennifer Lawrence: "We Can't Get Through a Take Without Laughing"

In an interview with Glamour, Josh Hutcherson talks about what it's like to film Catching Fire with his pal Jennifer Lawrence and whether men and women can really be "just friends"
Us Weekly
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Vidic tells United to get back to basics

London (AFP) - Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has told his team-mates to get back to basics as they bid to ease the pressure on David Moyes at Sunderland on Saturday.
AFP
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A Culture of Police Speeding

Act 3: Numerous cases of accidents and deaths are calling attention to unnecessary police speeding.
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Pope says Church should rid itself of 'worldliness'

ASSISI (Italy) (AFP) - Pope Francis on Friday called for the Catholic Church and its faithful to rid themselves of earthly concerns like St Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage to the saint's Italian hometown.
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Behind the Biker Chase on the West Side Highway

How the confrontation between a family and riders unfolded in Manhattan.
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Oscar nominee "Metro Manila" wins over Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Britain's nominee as Best Foreign Language Film for the Oscars features an all-Filipino cast and a story that traces the sacrifices and hopes of an impoverished family from the countryside that tries its luck in the dark and squalid ghettos of…
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Israel says European resolution on circumcision 'racist'

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel labelled as "racist" and "anti-religious" Friday a resolution of the pan-European human rights body calling for regulation of circumcision practices.
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Police Caught in the Act

Act 4: ABC News' "20/20" set up a speed trap in Raleigh, N.C., to catch speeding cops.
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ANIMOSITY TOWARD AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE IS HARD TO FATHOM

Rena W. is a 35-year-old small-business owner -- the co-owner, actually, of an Atlanta hair salon. She works hard but doesn't make enough money to purchase health insurance.A mother of three, Rena has high cholesterol and hypertension. Last month, she suffered a mini-stroke, a calamity that brought…
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Shebab says foreign special forces attack its Somali base

Mogadishu (AFP) - Foreign special forces staged a nighttime sea and air attack on a key base of Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab, the insurgents said Saturday, claiming the assault had failed.
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Karen weakens as it approaches Gulf Coast

BRAITHWAITE, La. (AP) — Pickups hauling boat trailers and flatbed trucks laden with crab traps exited vulnerable, low-lying areas of southeast Louisiana on Friday as Tropical Storm Karen headed toward the northern Gulf Coast, a late-arriving worry in what had been a slow hurricane season in the U.S.
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Fisherman: migrants too weak to grab lifesaver

LAMPEDUSA, Italy (AP) — The friends were heading out on a fishing trip, when one heard voices from the sea.
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The Mentalist's Owain Yeoman Marries Gigi Yallouz

Life imitates art for Owain Yeoman!
TV Guide
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'Gravity' Gives Audience Sense of Life in Space, Astronaut Says (Video)

The new movie "Gravity" — out in theaters nationwide today (Oct. 4) — gives people on the ground a real taste of what it's like to be in space, according to a former NASA astronaut.
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Acad Topper Cheryl Boone Isaacs: ‘We have a long, long way to go in Hollywood’

Cheryl Boone Isaacs is well aware that her anointment as the first female president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 30 years and the only African-American to ever hold the post comes with heightened expectations to help break down barriers that have long plagued the org and…
Variety
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Soccer-La Liga results and standings

Oct 4 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the La Liga matches on Friday Friday, October 4Malaga 0 Osasuna 1 Villarreal 3 Granada CF 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Barcelona 7 7 0 0 24 5 21 2 Atletico Madrid 7 7 0 0 19 5 21 3 Villarreal 8 5 2 1 15 7 17 -------------------------4 Real…
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Detroit union wins victory worth 'refund on deck of Titanic'

Detroit's largest public sector union scored a symbolic victory Friday when a Michigan administrative law judge reinstated an extra annual pension check for city workers and retirees, although the judge ...
Reuters
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Teen fatally shoots intruder in his home

The 18-year-old boy is the son of a Houston police officer
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Remini Subpoenaed to Testify in Harassment Suit Against Church of Scientology

Actress Leah Remini has been subpoenaed to testify in a harassment lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and its leader David Miscavige, according to a lawyer.
ABC News
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Military strike reported in southern Somali town

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Foreign military forces carried out a pre-dawn strike Saturday against foreign fighters in the same southern Somalia village where U.S. Navy SEALS four years ago killed a most-wanted al-Qaida operative, officials said.
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Sinead's 3rd Letter: I Won't Meet Up With Miley

Miley Cyrus did not take too kindly to Sinead O'Connor's seemingly well-intentioned open letter, re-posting some of the Irish singer's frantic tweets from 2012. Then, O'Connor fired back with more than just words, insinuating that legal action may be taken against the former Disney star. After…
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Star-Approved Super Foods Cuisine (Healthy Hollywood)

Canyon Ranch has long been a celebrity favorite for food & pampering. Now, one of their chefs shares some of his favorite healthy star-approved recipes!
Access Hollywood
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Man on fire at National Mall in Washington DC (12 photos)

Police responded Friday to reports about a man on fire at the National Mall near the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, a D.C. Metropolitan Police spokeswoman told Yahoo News. Police received a call at 4:24 p.m., and emergency personnel were dispatched to a man who had been on fire but was…

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The 5 Most Important Physics Discoveries Of The Past 25 Years

Physics World, the monthly magazine of the...
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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Tease in HD — But You Gotta Get J.A.R.V.I.S

“J.A.R.V.I.S., show me the ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ teaser.”
The Wrap
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Report: Washington State DL sucker punches teammate, booked on second degree assault

Well this is not exactly the kind of news Mike Leach wanted to deal with as Washington State hits the road in Pac 12 play this weekend. Freshman defensive lineman Emmitt Su’a-Kalio was charged with second degree assault after an incident inside the team’s locker room this week. The incident…
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In U.S. shutdown drama, dismay and anxiety for one 'nonessential'

By Patrick Rucker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Statistician Steve Hanway had expected to spend Tuesday reviewing a tally of far-flung childhood injuries in his job at the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, a federal agency that identifies household perils. Instead, Hanway spent the day sidelined…
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Lawyer complains about ex-Bell official's plea

LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney in a municipal corruption case that nearly bankrupted a struggling Los Angeles suburb complained bitterly in court Friday about a judge's decision to allow the chief defendant to plead no contest in an unannounced hearing.
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[video] Joel Osteen: Pray For Big Things

Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Pastor and author of the new book "Break Out" sits down with The WSJ's Sara Murray to discuss praying for personal intentions, Pope Francis and the changing message ...
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Rockstar responds to GTA Online issues, is working 'around the clock' to fix things (update)

For PlayStation 3 users, a PlayStation Network server issue was detected that was limiting the amount of possible concurrent users. This was preventing most players from accessing GTA Online altogether and as of this morning, that problem was resolved.
Engadget36 mins ago
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'The Simpsons' renewed for 26th season ahead of Sunday's 'Treehouse of Horror' episode

The 25th season of The Simpsons just kicked off — its traditional "Treehouse of Horror" episode slated for this Sunday — and that won't be the last of the gang from Springfield. According to Variety, Fox renewed the longest-running American sitcom ever for its 26th season. It's not a surprising…
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Pujols sues Jack Clark over steroid comments

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Albert Pujols sued Jack Clark on Friday over comments on a local radio show accusing the three-time NL MVP of using steroids.
The Associated Press
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Watch the haunting first footage of 'Godzilla'

Godzilla has returned, and it's more terrifying than ever. The first teaser footage for the upcoming Godzilla film has leaked online, and while you might be expecting a big-budget display of wanton destruction, the film appears to be far from it: its teaser uses a haunting voiceover ripped from…
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Susan G. Komen 3-Day kicks off

With determination in their minds and sneakers on their feet, 1,200 people embarked on the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia 3-Day, which kicked off this morning in Willow Grove, Montgomery County.
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US Health Care Exchanges Could be Vulnerable to Attack

Cyber experts say citizens should be aware of the potential security pitfalls with the new health care exchanges that debuted this week.
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Presidents Cup report card: Incomplete

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — With so many birdies, and even a few eagles, the noise from the crowd made it difficult to hear a familiar sound.
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Someone found the FBI's Bitcoin wallet and now people are sending mean notes to it

When the FBI seize took control of the digital black market Silk Road, it also seized control of a bunch of money: about 26,000 bitcoins, a virtual currency that approximates cash on the internet. Bitcoins are worth about $122 each, which means the government is sitting on a pretty pile of cash. So…
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Nissan Versa Note Isn't Worth the Cost at Any Price

Dan Neil lauds the low-cost auto segment. But the Nissan Versa Note doesn't deliver the goods.
The Wall Street Journal
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Patent trolls may have found a way to make everyone hate them even more

Although patent trolls are already one of the least liked groups in the United States, they may have found a way to make themselves even more loathsome in the eyes of the public by doubling as government lobbyists. Politico reports that Intellectual Ventures, one of America’s largest…
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A-Rod sues Yankees team doctor, New York hospital for medical malpractice

It turns out Alex Rodriguez and his lawyers were just getting started when they filed their extensive lawsuit against Major League Baseball on Friday morning, Just hours later, A-Rod and company moved onward and upward to the Bronx to file … Continue reading →
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Urban Agriculture Property Taxes (6 photos)

California cities hoping to promote community gardens and small-scale farms in urban areas are getting a boost from a new state law recently signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. The voluntary program makes it easier for cities to create "urban agriculture incentive zones" that don't rely on public land…

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Mich. quilter wins $200K ArtPrize contest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A quilter inspired by a Lake Michigan lakeshore near her home was declared the winner Friday of the $200,000 ArtPrize competition in Michigan.
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Apple’s iOS 7 Glitch: Minor Embarrassment or Major Education Market Setback?

It was discovered that Apple's latest mobile operating system update removed "supervision profiles" from iPads that had been distributed to students.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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Nolan Ryan, Jon Daniels had to be separated after heated conversation

Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan and general manager Jon Daniels had to be separated by manager Ron Washington after a heated conversation Tuesday night, sources told Shan Shariff of 105.3 The Fan.
SB Nation
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The National Weather Service In Anchorage May Have Posted A Secret Message To Congress

AlJazeera America's Jared B. Keller just...
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Apple’s iPhone 5C now costs $45

It just got easier to make a profit by trading in an old iPhone – and still buy the latest model. Wal-Mart and RadioShack are dropping their prices for Apple’s device to less than $50.
MarketWatch
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Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast

Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output ...
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ABC7 To Go 10-4-13

A missing man from Lake Villa, a new CTA policy on out-of-service train cars, and the Capitol Hill shooting. . .
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5 Features That Make the New Cadillac CTS Worth Waiting For

Here are five more reasons to be excited about Cadillac's redesigned CTS.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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Capello: Balotelli might never mature

The Russia coach also offered his insight into who could win World Cup 2014, with his favorites including Brazil, Germany, Spain and "wildcard" Italy.
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Arab world searches for democratic future

CAIRO (AP) — "For too long, many nations, including my own, tolerated, even excused, oppression in the Middle East in the name of stability... We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations." — President George…
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Randy Foye’s internal organs are all in the wrong place. Yes, seriously

Randy Foye is a veteran sharpshooter, last season in Utah he was taking 5.3 shots from beyond the arc a game and hitting 41 percent of them. He is entering his eighth NBA season, can play a little point in a pinch but mostly he is there to space the floor and knock down bombs…
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Elusive graffiti artist Banksy hits NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Graffiti by the secretive British artist Banksy is turning up on the streets of New York City — and all over social media.
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6 of Fall’s Most Intriguing Box-Office Face-Offs

The multiplex match-ups of fall and the holidays may not feature the battles between megabudget blockbusters that this summer did, but they have the added intrigue that the awards season brings.
The Wrap
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Go Inside George Clooney and Cindy Crawford's Adjoining Mexican Villas

Take A Look at These Gorgeous Adjoining Homes Built By Two Best Friends
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Walmart Drops Price of the Phone 5c to $45

How low can you go? Walmart and Best Buy both cut price of Apple's iPhone 5c.
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Confessions of Introverts: They’re Not as Shy as You Think

So what’s really going on in the mind of your introverted friend? We asked Shine readers to fess up and share what it’s really like to be an introvert.
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Stunning photos from 'This is Mars' (10 photos)

"This Is Mars" offers a previously unseen vision of the red planet. Located somewhere between art and science, the book brings together for the first time a series of panoramic images recently sent back by the U.S. observation satellite MRO (Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). Since its arrival in orbit…

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WildCat Robot Gallops in Video Debut

Robot makers at Boston Dynamics have unveiled their latest military-funded creation: a four-legged machine called WildCat that bounds and gallops across the ground in an uncannily animal-like way.
LiveScience.com
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Tesla CEO defends electric cars after battery fire

Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla Motors Inc , defended the safety performance of battery-electric cars on Friday, three days after a battery fire in a Model S sparked a decline in the company's ...
Reuters
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Novak Djokovic, Caroline Wozniacki, and Why Love and Tennis Success Don't Mix

COMMENTARY | Consider if you will…
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Buyers paying as much as $20,000 extra for Corvette Stingray

Part of what makes the Corvette so attractive is its affordability, in contrast to contemporary vehicles of similar performance. For the scant price of $51,995, you can own a vehicle that will take a Porsche 911 to the wall. But according to reports, owners are becoming impatient waiting for their…
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Meet the Man Behind the World's Best Lasagna Recipe

When John Chandler, a Dallas home cook, posted his lasagna recipe on AllRecipes.com 11 years ago, he never thought he’d be the author of the most popular recipe on the website. But with approximately 12 million views in the past five years alone, more than...
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U.S. House Democrats probe move to reopen government

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday announced that they are working on a maneuver that, if successful, would force a vote on legislation to fully reopen the federal government. The ploy involves...
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Confirmed For AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

Marvel has reportedly confirmed Aaron Taylor-Johnson for a role in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'.
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5 Great and Healthy Fall Stew Recipes

Fall is here, so start thinking about stews with these 5 delicious recipes
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Scherzer dazzles as Tigers take Game 1 from A's

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After watching Max Scherzer breeze through a spectacular playoff opener, Detroit closer Joaquin Benoit began talking big.
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Japan cancels flights as typhoon nears Okinawa

Tokyo (AFP) - Powerful Typhoon Fitow was expected to hit Japan's southern island chain of Okinawa on Saturday, with flights cancelled and power outages affecting some 200 households, officials said.
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9 Signs You Are Talking to a Debt Collection Scammer

Consumers are forking over hundreds, even thousands, of dollars to debt collection scammers. Here are 9 tip-offs that you are dealing with one.
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Somali militants say 'Western' forces attack coastal base from beach

By Feisal Omar MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali Islamist militants said on Saturday "Western" forces attacked a house in one of its coastal bases in the town of Barawe under the cover of dark, killing one rebel fighter. Foreign forces landed on the beach at Barawe, about 180 km (110 miles) south of…
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Forced evictions in Spain (16 photos)

A deep recession and soaring unemployment in Spain triggered by a housing crash has led to an increase in forced evictions of homeowners unable to pay their mortgage. Some Spanish gypsy families settled in the area of Puerta de Hierro, near the Palace of Moncloa, in the 1960s and have built…

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NC church mourns victims of fiery Tenn. bus crash

STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — He was the oldest victim in the fiery crash of a church bus in Tennessee, but Cloyce Matheny was truly young at heart.
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5 Surprising Ways to Banish Bad Breath

Just as nobody likes a whiner, nobody likes bad breath. It's a powerful way to make a bad first impression. But the good news is that there are relatively simple ways to take care of halitosis.
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'American Idol' Judges' Panel: Is a Bromance Blooming?

What does "The Voice" have that "American Idol" doesn't? Well, besides swiveling space-age chairs (and, err, an Emmy), the NBC singing competition boasts a bona fide bromance. Blake Shelton and Adam Levine's good-natured ribbing has become a major highlight of the show, and Christina Aguilera even…
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Red Sox jump on Rays miscues, win ALDS opener 12-2

BOSTON (AP) — One ball fell between two outfielders. Another took a bad hop off the Green Monster standings. One batter reached safely on a dropped third strike and another when the pitcher was slow to cover first.
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Amanda Knox Judge Orders New DNA Tests on Knife

DNA Tests Must Be Completed By Oct. 31
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A seafood stew than can be ladled up in 30 minutes

When fall weather has us hankering for a bowl of warmth, we tend to think of chili and beef stew.
Associated Press
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Rob Kardashian: I Don't Care About Keeping Up With the Kardashians

In a new interview with the Wall Street Journal, Rob Kardashian says he doesn't care about Keeping Up With the Kardashians and wants to do his "own thing" by focusing on Arthur George sock line
Us Weekly
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The Ultimate Halloween Dessert: Chocolate Haunted Forest Cake

By Woman's Day KitchenDon't be scared! These woods have critters and crawlies aplenty, but they're all as sweet as can be. And easy to make with surprising supermarket finds. Photo by Steve Giralt; Prop styling by Megan Hedgpeth. Related: Discover 8 calming foods that ease stress. ...
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Niall Ferguson: The Shutdown Is a Sideshow. Debt Is the Threat

An entitlement-driven disaster looms for America, yet Washington persists with its game of Russian roulette.
The Wall Street Journal
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Cubs know what to look for in next manager

One insider at Clark and Addison processed the Dale Sveum news and came to this conclusion: “This place will chew you up and spit you out.”
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Harry inspects Royal Australian Navy

Britain's Prince Harry attends Royal Australian Navy centenary celebrations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Shutdown halts civil, immigration cases in courts

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — U.S. attorneys are shelving most civil prosecutions and immigration courts are closed except for the most pressing cases because of the federal government shutdown.
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6 Important Questions to Ask at Your Next Parent-Teacher Conference

Each year, as we welcome students back into the classroom, we educators find ourselves with a new bunch of little people (or bigger, depending on the age you teach) who are new to us and our classrooms, but whom parents are, obviously, very familiar. The first thing teachers do is try to learn…
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Indiana holds annual Hoosier Hysteria

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Amid all the smoke and music, Indiana put aside the excitement of a new basketball season to look back one more time at a year of achievement.
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APNewsBreak: 'Hobbit' trilogy costs $561M so far

Making the movie trilogy "The Hobbit" has cost more than half a billion dollars so far, double the amount spent on the three movies in the "The Lord of the Rings" series. That figure ...
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Nets Are Only the Latest Team to Bet It All on Fading Stars

The Brooklyn Nets are the latest example of a team gathering aging veterans together for one last run. But it's a risky bet.
The Wall Street Journal
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First International Hong Kong Tattoo Convention (9 photos)

Tattoo artists from around the world will participate in the convention which runs from October 4 to 6.

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Attempted Break-In (Again!) at Rihanna’s West L.A. Home

An attempted break-in took place at Rihanna's home in L.A.'s Pacific Palisades on Friday, and the suspect may be the same person who reportedly tried to break into her house last Sunday. According to E! Online, police arrested Jonathan Wooper … Continue reading →
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Knicks Look for a Second Scorer to Take Burden Off Carmelo Anthony

Each of the top three candidates for that job—J.R. Smith, Andrea Bargnani and Iman Shumpert—presents a clear risk if asked to take on such responsibility.
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Chili-Corn Chip Pie

This recipe is a healthy version of Fritos Chili Pie. Often served from concession stands at fairs, festivals, and sporting events, this crowd-pleaser usually involves splitting the bag of chips open, ladling chili into the bag, and then topping with cheese, onions, and other garnishes.
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Australia presses Russia over detained Greenpeace activist

Nusa Dua (Indonesia) (AFP) - Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Saturday expressed concern to Russia about an Australian crew member of a Greenpeace ship facing a "very serious" piracy charge over an Arctic oil exploration protest.
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NASCAR Kansas 2013 qualifying results: Harvick speeds to first Cup pole since 2006

Breaking a streak that hadn't seen win a pole since 2006, Kevin Harvick set fast time (187.526) in qualifying Friday for Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.
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Minor leads Braves past Dodgers 4-3, series tied

ATLANTA (AP) -- Flashing plenty of fire and some nifty defense, the Atlanta Braves recaptured their Turner Field swagger.
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Brooke Shields Slams Ex-Husband Andre Agassi in Segment About Divorce on Today Show

Brooke Shields slammed ex-husband Andre Agassi on the TODAY show Oct. 2 during a segment about divorce and explained why she's no longer with him
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How to fix the GOP's discipline problem

By Reihan Salam As the government shutdown grinds on, the Republican leadership in the House is struggling to unite GOP lawmakers around a fiscal deal that Senate Democrats and the Obama administration would be willing to accept. Speaker John Boehner has reportedly said that he is willing to rely…
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Police arrest suspect in killing of Charles Butler Jr.

Oakland police arrested a 21-year-old suspected accomplice to the murder of Charles Butler Jr. in December of 2011.
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Mexico captures man wanted in killing of Guatemalan police

By Mike McDonald GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Mexican police arrested on Friday a suspected Guatemalan drug trafficker accused of leading the June slaughter of eight police officers in Guatemala's western highlands, authorities said. Eduardo Villatoro, alias "Guayo Cano," was arrested in the city of…
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Pau Gasol, Steve Nash to sit out Lakers’ preseason opener vs. Warriors

The Lakers had all the talent in the world last year on paper, but as was well-chronicled just about everywhere, the season ultimately was a complete disaster that saw the team barely sneak into the playoffs before being swept in the first round. A lack of chemistry with a certain center who shall…
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Aye Carumba! Spotting All the Horror References in Guillermo de Toro’s ‘Simpsons’ Opening

For almost 25 years now, October has meant the arrival of another Halloween episode of "The Simpsons" that puts America's favorite yellow family in the center of classic horror stories. And for this year's "Treehouse of Horror XXIV," the show's … Continue reading →
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LeBron James tops U.S. NBA jersey sales, but not in China, Europe

Just as athletic brands led by Nike Inc. seek to expand globally, the National Basketball Association has been keen on building its international following, and sales as well.
MarketWatch
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David Wright photobombed the Uptons’ Sports Illustrated cover shoot

The New York Mets are only mentioned in the footnotes of Sports Illustrated’s postseason preview. An issue, by the way, that created quite a stir when its cover was unveiled as featuring Atlanta Braves outfielders Justin Upton and B.J. Upton, … Continue reading →
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Josh Freeman on the Way to the Oakland Raiders?

COMMENTARY | The rocky relationship between Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback Josh Freeman and head coach Greg Schiano has been heavily publicized this week due to Schiano's decision to bench Freeman in their last game against the Arizona Cardinals. This outcome has lead to Freeman falling out with…
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Prosecutors want Silk Road mastermind to remain jailed

San Francisco (AFP) - Prosecutors on Friday told a federal judge that the mastermind of the nefarious online bazaar Silk Road is too dangerous to be freed on bail.
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Details Emerge About Miriam Carey After Capitol Chase

New details emerged about the life of Miriam Carey on Friday, the day after she rammed barricades and led police on a car chase near the U.S. Capitol. Eric Spillman reports from the KTLA newsroom on Oct. 4, 2013.
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5 Easy Steps to Becoming a Successful Celebrity Mom

Once upon a time in Hollywood, a woman had to be on a show or a movie to stay in the spotlight. Not anymore! In 2013, female celebrities can drum up just as many headlines, possibly even more, simply by … Continue reading →
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NFL news roundup: Brian Hoyer tears ACL, Jon Beason traded

The 2013 season is reportedly over for Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer after only three starts. The torn ACL he suffered on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills will require surgery, according to NFL Network's Albert Breer.
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Ganassi signs Kanaan and switches to Chevrolet

HOUSTON (AP) — Chip Ganassi Racing added another Indianapolis 500 winner to its team Friday and dropped Honda for Chevrolet in an engine manufacturer switch that seemed to be in the works since the start of the season.
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Why Jones vs. Teixeira is Good for "The Mauler"

COMMENTARY | Many fans felt that Jon Jones was bested by Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165, and that his opponent deserved an immediate rematch. However, the recent news that Jones will take on Glover Teixeira at UFC 169 is good news for "The Mauler." Here's why:
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Not Planning to Buy Health Insurance? Here’s What’s Going to Happen to You

It may seem like a clever idea to save yourself cash by not purchasing health insurance, but with Obamacare kicking in, you’ll have penalties to pay, which could cost you big bucks in the long run. Not ...
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Nick Saban says draft experts don’t know what they’re talking about

Nick Saban was in NFL draft rooms as the head coach of the Dolphins and as an assistant coach with the Browns, and he has helped to develop a lot of first-round draft picks during his years as head coach at LSU and Alabama. So Saban knows a lot about how the draft works. And…
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ABC’s ‘Lucky 7′ Cancelled After 2 Episodes

We have the first casualty of the 2013-14 broadcast season. ABC has pulled freshman drama Lucky 7 after two episodes, the second one posting that unlucky 0.7 adults 18-49 rating on Tuesday. Starting next week, ABC will air repeats of red-hot Scandal — which hit series highs in its third-season…
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Analysis: US reliability questioned overseas

An unmistakable sense of unease has been growing in capitals around the world as the U.S. government from afar looks increasingly befuddled — shirking from a military confrontation in Syria, stymied at ...
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Funeral services held for Pete Mehas

The church was filled to capacity and overflow crowds were seated in adjacent buildings and even outside.
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Alicia Keys Explains Her Hamptons Mansion Mistake

Remember that story from a couple of weeks ago when Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz accidentally went into the wrong Hamptons house and made themselves at home in the kitchen? The "Girl on Fire" singer finally explained the hilarious … Continue reading →
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Rajon Rondo and Kris Humphries Are Having Fun With Last Year's Fight

COMMENTARY | During a regular-season game last season, the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets got into a little bit of a skirmish.
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Why the U.S. government is shut down: 5 theories from abroad

There's no doubt that the government shutdown has been an embarrassment for the U.S., with its friends and enemies alike looking on with amusement and/or horror as Congress descends into apocalyptic theatrics over a bill to finance the government for a mere six weeks.
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Week 5 Rankings

Patrick Daugherty examines Trent Richardson's slow start and breaks down the Week 5 injury landscape.
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More Details Emerge About NYC Motorcycle Road Rage Incident

Undercover police officer was at scene; police look for more bikers who may have witnessed attack.
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'Breaking Bad' teacher-turned-druglord gets obituary in Albuquerque newspaper

By Laila Kearney (Reuters) - Fans mourning the loss of the gritty drug drama "Breaking Bad" and its main character, chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin Walter White, memorialized the fictitious druglord on Friday with a real obituary in an Albuquerque newspaper. Members of the Facebook page…
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Pope trip to St. Francis' town highlights goals

ASSISI, Italy (AP) — Pope Francis broke bread with the poor and embraced the disabled on a pilgrimage to his namesake's hometown Friday, urging the faithful to follow the example of the 13th-century St. Francis, who renounced a wealthy, dissolute lifestyle to embrace a life of poverty and service…
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Clinton: Shutdown shows 'scorched earth' politics

CLINTON, N.Y. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is deriding the partial government shutdown, saying dysfunction and gridlock are emblematic of too many people in politics choosing "scorched earth over common ground."
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First Person: A Snapshot from the Black Hills Blizzard

FIRST PERSON | RAPID CITY, S.D. -- When the National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the Black Hills of South Dakota region on Thursday afternoon, many of my friends and I shrugged it off. Seeing a bit of October snow in the Black Hills is certainly not unheard of, but no one believed…
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Watch 'The Quarterback': Glee's memorial to Finn Hudson and Cory Monteith

Next week’s episode of Glee, “The Quarterback,” is creator Ryan Murphy’s attempt to bring closure to viewers and his crew after the death of star Cory Monteith. The series has decided to tackle this tragic task head-on by directly scripting the death of his character, Finn Hudson, into the episode.
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Browns interested in QB Tyler Thigpen, according to report

The Cleveland Browns are expected to meet with veteran quarterback Tyler Thigpen, according to USA Today's Tom Pelissero.More Browns coverage available at Dawgs By Nature
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Letterman signs for CBS's 'Late Show' into 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — David Letterman, already the longest-tenured talk show host on late-night television, has agreed to extend his contract with CBS to remain on the "Late Show" into 2015.
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Sunderland vs. Manchester United: Preview and TV schedule

Manchester United may have had a shaky start to the season by their standards, but the Red Devils' misery is nothing compared to the suffocating gloom engulfing the Stadium of Light. Sunderland are still without a manager after Paolo Di Canio's disastrous reign came to a messy end, and they host…
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Green Bay Packers: 5 Things to Watch in Game vs. Detroit Lions

COMMENTARY | Not many people believed the Detroit Lions would be 1 1/2 games ahead of the Green Bay Packers through four weeks of football, but that's exactly where we stand heading into this NFC North matchup.
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The Irony of Obamacare: Republicans Thought of It First

Research has shown that a number of GOP policy ideas overlap with provisions in the Affordable Care Act.
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San Francisco 49ers: Five Things to Watch in Week 5 vs. Texans

COMMENTARY | The San Francisco 49ers collected a much-needed win in St. Louis last week, improving to 2-2 on the young season. While the Red and Gold showed some marked improvement in their win over the Rams, they'll need to stay on track and carry that high-quality performance into Sunday night.
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San Carlos wants PG&E to shut off major pipeline

San Carlos wants PG&E to immediately shut off service to a gas pipeline running beneath the city.
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Miley Cyrus Responds to Sinead O'Connor, Khloe Kardashian Visits Lamar Odom for Hours During Home Visit: Top 5 Thursday Stories

Miley Cyrus responds to Sinead O'Connor's open letter, Khloe Kardashian visits Lamar Odom during home visit for hours, and other top stories from Oct. 3
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Musk Explains Why Tesla Model S Caught on Fire

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk offered a detailed explanation Friday afternoon of why a Model S caught on fire this week and tried to squelch safety concerns that weighed on the stock price.
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2013 Presidents Cup scores: Phil Mickelson-Keegan Bradley lighting it up, Tiger Woods back in front

The American team of Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, which carried the U.S. through three sessions last year at the Ryder Cup, appears to have found its mojo again in Foursomes at the Presidents Cup. The two were the face of the team last year, firing up the Chicago crowds. But they flamed out…
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Pace Yourself

Schemes can be a factor in how much a player produces through the season. Mike Gallagher investigates some possible changes for teams that ranked highly in pace last season.
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After Eight ‘Harry Potter’ Hits David Heyman Follows Up With ‘Gravity’ – This Time He May Finally Be Going To The Oscars

With Gravity looking like it is soaring at the box office today and the Harry Potter 8-pack of films successfully behind him, producer David Heyman is riding high. Of course, director Alfonso Cuaron and stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are getting the lion’s share of attention for the space…
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Broken lives of Fukushima (29 photos)

In 2011 a massive earthquake and tsunami wrecked the Fukushima nuclear plant, resulting in a meltdown that became the world's worst atomic crisis in 25 years. About 160,000 people living near the plant were ordered to move out and the government established a 20-km compulsory evacuation zone. The…

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Arizona Cardinals: Why Josh Freeman Should Be Off Limits

COMMENTARY | I'm usually a big fan of reclamation projects. Players who are on the outs with their organization and have a history of production at a low cost? Sign me up! But, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback Josh Freeman has me feeling differently.
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GOP congresswoman has second thoughts on pay

WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina congresswoman who said she needed her paycheck during the government shutdown now says she won't cash the check until the shutdown ends.
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San Jose, Calif. and MLB square off in court over moving A's

SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - While the Oakland Athletics prepared for their first game post-season on Friday, a federal judge said he would rule shortly on whether to dismiss a lawsuit charging Major League Baseball with illegally blocking the team from moving south to San Jose, California. In…
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Kim Kardashian Had Secret Photo Shoot in London With Photographer Nick Knight

Kim Kardashian revealed on her official blog that she did a secret photo shoot with British photographer Nick Knight in London after Paris Fashion Week before returning home to L.A. on Wednesday, Oct. 2
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Miami Heat: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh the Best ‘Big Three’ Combination?

COMMENTARY | Is it time the Miami Heat's "Big Three" got a makeover?
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Magic Johnson Warns Jay Z: Cano Price Too High For Dodgers

Magic Johnson and actor Eric Stonestreet attend the Cincinnatti Reds versus Los Angeles Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium on July 26, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Magic Johnson told the New York Post that New York Yankees free-agent Robinson Cano would likely be too…
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14th Amendment remains off table despite Treasury warning

As the Treasury Department rattled markets on Thursday with a recession warning about a potential government default, one controversial option remains off the table: raising the debt ceiling by invoking the 14th Amendment.
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Fox Gives ‘The Simpsons’ Historic 26th Season Pickup

On the eve of its Treehouse Of Horrors XXIV, Fox announced it has picked up The Simpsons for an historic 26th season. The announcement was made by Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment at Fox. Meanwhile, fate of the voice cast — almost always a bone of contention at series-pickup time, apparently…
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10 Cheapest Beers in the NFL

Updated on Oct. 4 with Josh Freeman's current status and a revised beer price for the Carolina Panthers PORTLAND, Ore. ( TheStreet ) -- As an unwritten rule, National Football league teams don't generally ...
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A's done in by nine uncharacteristic innings

Game 1 of this American League Division Series was really a simple thing. Bartolo Colon had nothing in the first inning, Max Scherzer offered nothing in any of his, and, well, that’s your A’s Replay for today.
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NYC biker attack: 3rd man in custody; injured biker's family speaks out

A third man is in custody in connection to the bloody confrontation between an SUV driver and a group of bikers in NYC.
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Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly

A government shutdown is having far-reaching consequences for some, but minimal impact on others. Mail is being delivered. Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to flow. But vacationers are being ...
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Reds fire Baker as manager after playoff loss

(Reuters) - The Cincinnati Reds have fired manager Dusty Baker, the club announced on Friday three days after the team was eliminated from the postseason in the National League wild card playoff game by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Baker, who managed Cincinnati for six seasons, had led the Reds to the…
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Instant Index Best Of: The Show Must Go On

David Muir reveals the top stories people have been buzzing about this week.
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Heavy snow strands motorists in Black Hills of Dakota

By Kevin Murphy (Reuters) - A rare and fierce October snowstorm rolled out over the central Rocky Mountains on Friday, stranding motorists, downing trees and forcing closures of hundreds of miles of Interstate 90 across parts of Wyoming and South Dakota, officials said. The storm dropped more than…
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Henry Waxman Spanks Time Warner Cable Over Lobbyist’s Obamacare Email

U.S. Congressman Henry Waxman (D-Calif) wonders why a Time Warner Cable lobbyist is emailing Republicans in the House and Senate, telling them “next time you think about helping broadcasters” they should first read a Weekly Standard article taking NBC News to task for its weeklong look at the…
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Heat break camp, say defense had to get better

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) -- Defense is the primary focus of everything the Miami Heat does, and it's been that way since Pat Riley arrived.
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NEXT GOP MOVE: IMPEACH OBAMA!

WASHINGTON -- If the Republicans in Congress are unable to prevent the United States from paying its bills later in this month of shutdowns and deficit limits, I assume their next move will be an attempt to impeach President Obama.This has not been a great century for American democracy, beginning…
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Minneosta Vikings Should Sign Josh Freeman

COMMENTARY | The Minnesota Vikings quarterback controversy appeared to be settled--at least for a few more weeks--with reports that Christian Ponder's rib injury is more serious than originally believed and he could now miss another three to four games. That should give Matt Cassel enough time to…
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Ancelotti: Madrid doesn’t miss Ozil

The coach believes his team’s slow start to the season is a result of players gelling with each other and says Gareth Bale could return against Malaga
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Win Over the Buffalo Bills Shows that the Cleveland Browns Are Relevant Again

COMMENTARY | The Cleveland Browns are back on the map.
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The weekly NFL spread picks; even if the Jaguars don’t win, they’re going to eventually cover

(NOTE: I realize that you're going to be distracted by the video above of Shaun King paying off a bet with Anwar Richardson by dressing in a cheerleader outfit during their picks segment. Go ahead, check it out. We'll wait. … Continue reading →
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First Sandy Home Buyout Set to Close in New York (7 photos)

Even when Superstorm Sandy killed their neighbors and flooded their house, Frank and Mary Lettieri vowed to stay in the Staten Island, New York, home where they raised five children. But with a popular home buyback program set to close on its first house on Thursday and nearly the entire…

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Raise the debt ceiling? Not without progress on deficits, US public says

President Obama says Congress should raise a self-imposed limit on government borrowing without strings attached and without worrying about the size of federal deficits. The American public disagrees.
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Harvick qualifies on pole for Cup race at Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- It was easy for Kevin Harvick to remember what transpired the last time he sat on the pole.
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‘Gravity’ Blasting Off for $50 Million Weekend

It took director Alfonso Cuaron and Warner Bros. nearly five years to finish “Gravity,” but the long wait is paying off in a big way for the studio. According to early ticket sales, the 3D space drama is on pace for nearly $50 million this weekend, which would make it the highest-opening film of…
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Team Report - NEW YORK YANKEES

Yankees start life without Rivera, Pettitte
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First Person: My Comparison Costs Show the Affordable Care Act Is Long Overdue

Yahoo asked Americans signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act to share their experience and tell us why they're seeking health insurance through the marketplace exchange that launched Oct. 1. Here's one story.
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