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In this undated photo released by Greek Police shows a four-year-old girl at an unknown location. Greek authorities on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 have requested international assistance to identify the four-year-old girl found living in a Gypsy camp with a couple arrested and charged with abducting her from her birth parents. A police statement says the child was located Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2013 near the town of Farsala, central Greece, during a nationwide crackdown on illegal activities in Gypsy camps. (AP Photo/Greek Police)

Greece trying to identify girl found in Roma camp
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities launched an international appeal on Friday to help identify a 4-year-old blonde girl allegedly snatched from her parents by a couple with whom she was found living in a Gypsy settlement.
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Saudi Arabia, angered over Mideast, declines Security Council seat

Saudi Arabia, in an unprecedented show of anger at the failure of the international community to end the war in Syria and act on other Middle East issues, said on Friday it would not take up its seat on ...
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Owner doesn't know what to do about the Banksy on her New York building

What if you woke up one day to find a Banksy on your building? For the past weeks a handful of New Yorkers have been forced to answer that question as the street artist has surreptitiously completed new work across the city over his month-long residency. Cara Tabachnick, who owns the East…
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Teenager Sells App For $40 Million And Why You Should Care

A few months ago an 18 year old kid from England, sold his app for 40 million dollars to Yahoo. Which makes me ask: How many young people do you know that have projects like his? Creating a website? Starting their own blog? Creating an app? (this 12 year old did). Online staffing firm oDesk.com…
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Raw: Fatal Crash of Car, Police Cruiser in OH

Police say six people were killed and an officer was injured when a car and a police cruiser collided at an intersection just north of Ohio's capital overnight. (Oct. 18)
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How Republicans blew their best chance to dismantle ObamaCare

On Oct. 1, nonessential functions of the federal government ground to a halt as Republicans dug in against ObamaCare. On the very same day, the health care exchanges created by ObamaCare went live, albeit with a glitch-plagued rollout.Early hiccups with the exchanges — a central piece of the health…
The Week
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Andre Ethier wears a pastel plaid suit and bow tie en route to St. Louis, pulls it off

Never let it be said that Andre Ethier does not travel in style. What you see above is how the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder looked when the team departed for St. Louis, where it will play the Cardinals on Friday … Continue reading →
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'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum

By Lacey Johnson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. The robot with a human face unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum was built by London's Shadow Robot Co to…
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Ice-T on Going Straight: 'I'm So Happy I'm Not in That Life'

When Seymour Stein was honored with the inaugural CBGB Icon Award this year, it was only right for Ice-T to pay respect. The rapper explained, in a recent press conference for the second annual CBGB M[...]
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The Only Omelet Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Omelets are the little black dresses of cooking: Simple, understated, and always in good taste, they can be dressed up or down for any meal.
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LeBron James, Kevin Garnett engage in preseason war of words

LeBron James called out Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce for being hypocrites after they treated Ray Allen harshly when he signed with Miami. KG has responded.
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Dogs Follow the Friendliest, Not the Alpha (Op-Ed)

and Vanessa Woods is a research scientist in evolutionary anthropology at Du. Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
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Mission Possible: Existing Tech Can Take Humans to Mars (Op-Ed)

Doug Turnbull writes science fiction based on hard science. Most of his books, novellas and short stories confront problems faced by early settlers of other worlds. He contributed this article to SPACE.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
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Boehner was 'overrun,' Geithner's boost to bank stocks and other morning reads

�Politico reports that President Barack Obama took House Speaker John Boehner aside at the White House on Oct. 2, as the Republican wanted a quiet smoke. "John, what happened," Obama reportedly ...
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Orionid Meteor Shower, Leftovers from Halley's Comet, Set to Peak This Weekend

Cosmic litter from Halley's Comet is set to pepper the night sky in a meteor shower before dawn this weekend and early next week.
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Scott Boras: Yankees need to 'prove' themselves to free agents

The New York Yankees will need to prove to potential free agents this offseason that they will be competitive next season, agent Scott Boras told George A King III of the New York Post.
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Church Collapses After Cebu Earthquake

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Bohol on October 15, killing at least 150 people and destroying many buildings. Among them were a number of the province’s old churches. A cameraman preparing to take wedding photographs captured the moment a large part of the Church of the Assumption in Dauis, on…
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Long Invisible, Research Shows Volcanic CO2 Levels Are Staggering (Op-Ed)

LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
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Today In Dystopian War Robots That Will Harvest Us For Our Organs

Hello, puny human! How are your watery, floaty insides today? Good? Good. In this installment of TIDWRTWHUFOO we present the 3D-printed robot named Poppy. Poppy looks like a little mensch, all moxie and ...
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Role Reversal: Actresses Over 40 Top Hollywood

How Sandra Bullock and Other 40-Something Female Stars Are Ruling Hollywood
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Battle over theater shooting evidence grows heated

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The courtroom battle over what evidence can be used against Colorado theater shooting defendant James Holmes has grown heated, with a defense lawyer aggressively questioning police officers about why Holmes was not allowed to see an attorney for hours after his arrest.
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Gloomy Outlook May Be Genetic, Study Suggests

FRIDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Some people might be genetically inclined to be negative, according to a new study. Researchers found that a specific gene variant can cause people to perceive emotional events -- especially negative ones -- mor...
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Treatment of elderly a 'national shame', says Hunt

London (AFP) - Huge numbers of elderly people are suffering from chronic loneliness as they are ignored within their communities, in what has become a source of "national shame" the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Friday.
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Push Against Obamacare Leaves 5 Million Without Coverage

About 5.2 million Americans will be left without health coverage because of the decision by 26 U.S. states to reject expanded Medicaid insurance programs for the poor with money provided under Obamacare. ...
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Spurs preview: San Antonio's next star trio might already be in place

The perpetual success machine that is the San Antonio Spurs under Gregg Popovich will never stop. One legend will roll his Lark into the sunset, and another will step into his place. This is how it shall be, because the Spurs never make mistakes and frequently capitalize on the mistakes of others.
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5 Once-Great Retailers That Are Now Halloween Pop-Up Shops

PORTLAND, Ore. ( TheStreet ) -- Take a good look at the strip malls and "lifestyle centers" where U.S. consumers will be doing much of the Halloween shopping this year. Chances are you'll see ...
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Beijing tackles abominable air pollution with a car ban

As air pollution levels in Beijing hovered between “hazardous” and “very unhealthy” according to the US embassy’s monitoring device on Friday, the Beijing city government unveiled a new plan to try to get the capital’s air quality under control.
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Air marshal accused of taking photos under skirts

Nashville police say Adam Bartsch took cell phone photographs underneath women's skirts as they boarded a plane.
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How The Walking Dead Brought Norman Reedus's Career Back to Life

The roar of Norman Reedus's ­motorcycle engine cuts through the tranquil Georgia field housing The Walking Dead's production trailers. Even though the actor is not listed on today's call sheet — he doesn't even appear in the episode being shot — he just can't stay away from his on-screen family. "I…
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Soccer-Bale should play for Real on Saturday, Ancelotti says

Oct. 18 (Reuters) - Gareth Bale is likely to play against Malaga on Saturday as Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is eager to have the Wales winger in form for the Champions League tie against Juventus and the game with La Liga leaders Barcelona over the following week. "I want to give him minutes…
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5 banks Buffett is betting on for 2014

Warren Buffet has been extremely bullish on banks both vocally, and in his portfolio, over 40% of his holdings are invested in the financial sector. But which ones does he like the best?
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Victoria's Secret employee finds fetus in bag of suspected shoplifter

Two teenagers are in police custody in New York City after a Victoria's Secret employee discovered a human fetus in a bag the teens were carrying. Nathan Frandino reports.
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Snowden says 'zero percent chance' that Russia, China have gotten NSA docs

Edward Snowden, the fugitive ex-National Security Agency contractor, has hit back at his critics in an interview with The New York Times in which he insists he couldn't have handed any US national security secrets to his Russian hosts because he didn't bring any with him on his flight to Moscow in…
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Lunar Eclipse Rises With Full Moon Tonight: Watch It Live Online

The full moon will dip into Earth's shadow tonight (Oct. 18), producing a lunar eclipse that can be seen by keen observers around the world.
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Easy, Elegant, Colorful and Delicious Pepper - Cream Cheese Appetizer for Your Next Party

Here is a simple and delicious appetizer using only four ingredients: Peppers, vinegar and sugar simmered down all over cream cheese.
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NFL picks and predictions 2013, Week 7: Broncos vs. Colts

The Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts take the main stage with the most talked about game of the week. Andrew Luck was doing a solid Peyton Manning impersonation for a few weeks, but the Colts fell disappointingly stagnant against the Chargers in Week 6. As for the Broncos, it is increasingly…
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Earlybird Thanksgiving Packages to Gobble Up

These six earlybird Thanksgiving packages tempt us to escape the kitchen and run away for the four-day weekend.
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Lamborghini Veneno Roadster throws away its top for $5.3 million

When Lamborghini brought us the Veneno earlier this year in Geneva, the four-of-a-kind, multi-million dollar alien creation was pre-purchased by three well-heeled buyers, with the fourth calling Lamborghini's museum its home. The gaudy supercar was formed in celebration of the mad Italian…
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Scuffles break out between Paris youth and police on second day of student protests

Students scuffle with police in Paris during second day of protests against the expulsion of a 15-year-old girl who was taken off a school bus and deported to Kosovo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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House Stenographer Yanked From Chamber Ranting About God, Freemasons

A House stenographer was pulled out of the House chamber while shouting into the microphone during Wednesday’s vote on a compromise bill to end the government shutdown and raise the debt limit. The woman was Dianne Reidy, an official reporter with the Office of the...
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J.C. Penney to open on Thanksgiving

J.C. Penney is opening its doors on Thanksgiving evening to kick off the holiday shopping season, as the beleaguered retailer hopes to get back in the game for the crucial selling period. The Plano, Texas-based ...
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1.8M-year-old skull gives glimpse of our evolution

DMANISI, Georgia (AP) — The discovery of a 1.8-million-year-old skull of a human ancestor buried under a medieval Georgian village provides a vivid picture of early evolution and indicates our family tree may have fewer branches than some believe, scientists say.
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Here Are Ford’s Big Pickup Plans

Ford is planning to introduce eight new F-Series pickups, creating the biggest truck lineup in the company's history.
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Ratings: Vampire Diaries Rises, Wonderland Wanes, Elementary, Men and Grey's Hit Lows

ABC’s Once Upon a Time in Wonderland could use a bit of Nielsen magic, drawing in its second week just 4.5 million total viewers and a 1.2 demo rating, down 22 and 29 percent from its debut. Grey’s Anatomy in […]
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7 Deliciously Sweet Brownie Recipes

We love regular brownies, but sometimes it's fun to mix it up!
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Soccer-England players' joy can boost United, says Moyes

Oct 18 (Reuters) - England's World Cup qualification can provide a lift for Manchester United, manager David Moyes said on Friday as the Premier League champions seek an improvement on the stuttering start to their title defence. United's squad boasts several England internationals including Wayne…
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Art from space - The view from above (10 photos)

Is it abstract art? No. These mesmerizing images were the product of science. Shot by French astronauts on missions to the International Space Station, they remind us of what a strange and beautiful planet we live on.

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Learning to “Think Outside the Box”

Don’t think outside the box; think like there is no box! Squeaky Have you ever heard the saying, “Think outside the box?” Of course you have. It is a saying that has been thrown around in the workplace and in countless self-help books. Thinking outside of the box usually can often create unique…
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Tour Will Smith's Totally Bonkers $2.5M 'Mobile Estate'

Actor Will Smith—whose previous real estate ventures have inspired Arch Digest spreads and Questlove-penned ditties alike—clearly isn't the type of guy to slum it when it comes to on-set digs. Instead, in true A-lister form, the former Fresh Prince...
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Eight reasons why it will be harder to get a mortgage in 2014

Wondering if you should get a mortgage now or wait until next year? Be aware that come January, it may be harder to qualify for a mortgage.
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New iPhone App Lets You See Which Spy Satellites Are Watching You

In case you're hungry for personal space situational awareness, or are just plain paranoid, a new iPhone app can tell you when and what imaging spacecraft might have you in sight.
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Try This Delicious Low Calorie Homemade Salad Dressing

a lemon based low calorie salad dressing great for dipping sauce too…
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Laos Airlines crash (14 photos)

Bad weather is being blamed for the crash of a Laos Airlines plane which plunged into the Mekong river in southern Laos killing all 49 people on board, among them nationals of 10 countries. The ATR-72 turboprop plane flying from the capital Vientiane crashed at about 4.10 p.m. (0910 GMT) on…
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Peterson attended son's funeral on Wednesday

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Two months ago, around the time the Minnesota Vikings were losing their second preseason game, Adrian Peterson was given some surprising news.
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US probes Airbus engine failure aboard Spirit flight

Washington (AFP) - US regulators are investigating an Airbus engine failure aboard a Spirit Airlines flight that was forced to make an emergency landing in Texas Tuesday.
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Melissa McCarthy Elle Cover Controversy: Magazine Stands by That Coat

Elle Magazine and Melissa McCarthy both insist that they are thrilled with a cover that has the “Bridesmaids” actress bundled up in a cashmere coat, even as critics gripe that the get-up was picked to hide the plus-size star’s curves.
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Why another debt limit fight is unlikely

The likelihood of another shutdown and brush with debt ceiling catastrophe early next year seems relatively slim.
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Couple in China 'sell' baby daughter for iPhone

Shanghai (AFP) - A young Chinese couple are facing criminal punishment for "selling" their infant daughter and using the proceeds to buy an Apple iPhone, state media said Friday.
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‘Batman vs. Superman’ Rivalry Moves to L.A. Field With Metropolis and Gotham Football Jerseys (Photos)

Just before fictional college football teams Gotham City University and Metropolis State University square off in front of the cameras for Warner Bros. upcoming Batman vs. Superman movie, the team’s jerseys have been unveiled.
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The Easiest Ever Dessert for Coffee Lovers

By Woman's Day KitchenSince it starts with store-bought pound cake, this creamy, coffee-laced dessert is unbelievably easy to put together. Photo by Jonny Valiant; Prop styling by Marina Malchin. Serves: 12Cost Per Serving: $0.64Total Time: 4 hr 20 minPrep Time: 20 minRelated: Discover 15…
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Never Shop in October and Other Secrets From a Retail Guru

Here are 5 tips from Mark Ellwood, a journalist and former travel guide author, that will help you to never pay full price.
BusinessWeek
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New trailers: ‘Non-Stop,’ ‘Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones,’ ‘Devil’s Due,’ and ‘Black Angel’

It’s Halloween season, and if you’re feeling the holiday spirit Carrie is opening this weekend. To see what else is on the horizon, let’s take a look at some of the latest trailers to make the rounds.
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Mike Lupica continues to show his legal expertise

Today Mike Lupica writes about the A-Rod appeal. As my post from this morning suggests, I’m actually with him regarding how much of a clown show the protests outside of the arbitration have become. But of course Lupica can’t make one decent point and get off it. He has to use it as a new…
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5 Incredibly Colorful Wedding Cakes to Brighten Your Day

Forget the white frosting and consider bringing color back into your cake!
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The Reds could trade Brandon Phillips this winter

John Fay — who doesn’t engage in wild speculation — reports that the Reds could shop second baseman Brandon Phillips this winter. He cites the Reds’ interest in Cuban infielder Alexander Guerrero as one suggestion that they’re willing to move past Phillips. The second reason is more personal:…
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Tiger Woods' 2013 season flunks Brandel Chamblee’s ethics class

Tiger Woods, as many golf fans are aware, is probably not high on Brandel Chamblee’s Christmas card list. So it was hardly a surprise to learn that, when the winner of one PGA Tour event offered his apparently annual report card (how did we miss these gems in years past?!) on a select handful of…
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Chipotle's Food Is About To Get More Expensive

Chipotle plans to raise prices sometime next...
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Keep Pets Safe from 5 Fall and Winter Hazards

Cool, crisp weather brings the potential for new toxins for your pets to encounter. Let's briefly review some of the seasonal risks you need to be aware of in order to keep your pet safe.
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Apple iPad Launch Details

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will likely announce the release of its new iPad on October 22 at a large media event set by the world’s premier tech company. Among the questions analysts have asked are whether there ...
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Back to Work - Federal Government Reopened (12 photos)

Federal memorials and National Park Service sites opened, and thousands of furloughed federal workers returned to work across the country Thursday after 16 days off the job due to the partial government shutdown.

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Leche Asada, a Recipe of Generations

Abuela, nana, mom and now the new generation… we’ve all had Leche Asada.
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Audi’s Keogh Calls Tesla ‘Cool,’ Questions Sales Model

Audi AG views electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc. as a luxury-brand competitor while questioning its choice to skip dealers and sell directly to consumers, Audi’s top executive in the Americas said.
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Virgin Galactic Wants To Do Moon Cruises, Replace The Concorde For Terrestrial Travel

Virgin Galactic is starting off sending a small group of billionaires into space, which is pretty cool... if you're a billionaire. But the startup's (yes, it's a startup, even with Richard Branson at the ...
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Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard Get Married in "No Frills" Wedding at County Clerk's Office

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard finally got married in a "no frills" ceremony at the Beverly Hills County Clerk's Office Oct. 17 -- nearly four years since they became engaged and seven months after daughter Lincoln's birth
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Two Killers Leave Prison With Bogus Documents

Florida authorities are searching for two convicted killers who left a prison in the Florida panhandle with forged documents. (Oct. 18)
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2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS Hot Wheels Edition

Pairing your car, truck or SUV with another brand is a tried-and-true method to create the sort of positive association that sells vehicles, or at least gives them an attractive new look and higher margins. Ford knows this, having paired the Explorer and rugged apparel brand Eddie Bauer in the '90s…
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Oregon’s Josh Huff is not happy NCAA regulations apparently squashed his party

Oregon receiver Josh Huff wanted to have a party. No problem. He wanted to charge a cover for said party. That posed a problem. He said on Twitter Thursday that NCAA regulations prevented him from charging a cover for the … Continue reading →
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Someone is a tad upset that Nolan Ryan resigned from the Rangers

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and guess that Nolan Ryan was a pretty good source for Randy Galloway of the Star-Telegram: So there you go. And there goes Nolan Ryan, gone for good. Backstabbing and ego trips won out, and a state of Texas legend is forced out. Give it up for Jon…
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Foreclosures dog even wealthiest home buyers

Jumbo borrowers who went into foreclosure a few years ago are learning the hard way: You can’t go home again..
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Why are Germans seen as rude? The country explains

In an attempt to dispel myths about Germans the country has launched a series of videos explaining where the misconceptions arise from.
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Cold Weather Classics Made Even More Irresistible

When the weather is cold Martha, like most of us, turns to more hearty, warming dishes. Cozy up with some of her favorite comfort foods.
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10 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Koalas

Everything you need to know to impress your Australian friends.
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Say Michelle Tanner Wore Chanel, Marc Jacobs on Full House Set

The Olsen twins, who launched their acting career on '90s family sitcom Full House, dish on how toddler Michelle Tanner's wardrobe included Marc Jacobs and Chanel items
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This Artist Spent More Than $1,000 To Create An Elaborate Video Game Cosplay Costume For New York Comic Con

While walking the showroom floor at New York...
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Gaughan to make Nationwide move in 2014

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Richard Childress Racing officials announced that driver Brendan Gaughan will compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2014, a move that will give the organization a minimum of three full-time teams in the series.
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Raw: Suspect Arraigned in LAX Dry Ice Blasts

A suspect in the dry ice bottle blasts at Los Angeles International Airport has entered not guilty pleas to two charges of possessing a destructive device in a public place. Authorities say Dicarlo Bennett did it for his own amusement. (Oct. 17)
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3 Charts Revealing America’s Disappearing Middle Class

High unemployment, stagnant wages, and government policy continue to weigh on living standards and economic confidence.
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India police 'arrest crew of US ship over arms'

New Delhi (AFP) - Indian police Friday arrested and questioned 33 people aboard a ship operated by a US anti-piracy firm for carrying guns and ammunition in Indian waters without proper permits, reports said.
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Save Money with Simple DIY Car Repairs

Learn to do these easy car repairs and lower the high cost of owning a car.
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Poor coping skills hurt kids' quality of life

By Kathleen Raven NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who dwell on or "catastrophize" chronic stomach pain are likely to have lower quality of life than children with a better attitude, but parents can help their kids learn to cope, German researchers say. The new study also found - to the…
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How the Fox-body Mustang came to life (14 photos)

The third generation of the Ford Mustang unveiled in 1979 was meant to reclaim some of the sportiness lost with the efficiency obsessed second-generation. Based on the Fox midsize car chassis, the Fox-body Mustang was the result of four years of experiments by Ford designers. Here's a look at the…

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Ethiopia unveils telescope in first phase of space programme

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia unveiled Friday the first phase of a space exploration programme, which includes East Africa's largest observatory designed to promote astronomy research in the region.
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'Ice queen' of French film Catherine Deneuve turns 70

Paris (AFP) - Catherine Deneuve, who turns 70 next week, is one of a generation of mature actresses for whom interesting character roles are no longer a rarity.
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Top Five Masked Wrestlers with Obvious Identities

COMMENTARY | Masked professional wrestlers are one of the hallmarks of the industry.
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Subway Vs. Panera Vs. Quiznos: America's Best Sandwich Chains

It's a Golden Age of sandwiches, and these chains are spreading the gospel
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Michael Jordan's Home Heads to Auction

Plus, Rosie O'Donnell pays about $5 million for a Florida beachfront home and a 20,000-square-foot unfinished Miami penthouse asks $29 million.
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How to make John Boehner cave on immigration

Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) generally adheres to the unwritten Republican rule that bars him from allowing votes on bills opposed by a majority of Republicans, even if they would win a majority of the full House.
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For 'Love Boat' Star, Life Not All Smooth Sailing

Gavin MacLeod of 'Love Boat,' 'Mary Tyler Moore,' tells of life, career, faith in new book
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Al Qaeda strikes fear into Iraq's government-backed Sunni militia

By Suadad al-Salhy BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Ahmed froze as he opened the small white envelope left on his doorstep in the Iraqi town of Latifiya. Shaking, he looked around before reading the words scrawled on the envelope. Inside was a bullet. "The message was clear: I must leave or I will be…
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Verizon's iPhone Sales Numbers: Is Apple Too Fancy for Its Own Good?

Verizon can't keep up with iPhone 5S demand as rumors swirl around the fate of the 5C model.
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Yucca Croquettes, a Latin Favorite for Your Next Party!

Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy inside… croquetas de yucca, your next best party appetizer
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The Five Best-Performing DJIA Stocks of 2013

The bull market is alive and thriving now that Congress and the White House managed to cobble together a temporary agreement to end the government shutdown and the debt ceiling debate temporarily. The ...
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Dad told to take skeleton off Jeep at Hillsborough school

Father's attempt to get into the Halloween spirit apparently didn't sit well with someone at his daughter's school.
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Baltimore Ravens (3-3) Face Pittsburgh Steelers (1-4)

The Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to meet at Heinz Field in a battle of AFC North foes. CBS will broadcast the game at 4:25 PM ET. Baltimore sports a 3-3 overall record and 1-0 division record. Pittsburgh shows up with a 1-4 record.
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Army: Budget Cuts Threaten Our War-Fighting Ability

Army leaders say budget cuts are going to hinder the military branch's ability to fight "even one major war," and they're telling the Pentagon the issue must be addressed because another conflict is only a matter of time.
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Al Gore Got Drunk One Night In 2009 And Tried To Buy Twitter

Al Gore, the former vice president of the U.S....
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Embarking on the Haj

Millions of Muslims are in Mecca this week for the annual pilgrimage known as the Haj. Nathan Frandino explains.
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A Rare Saber-Toothed Whale Washed Ashore In California

Whales are not an uncommon sight off the coast...
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Apple Takes A Delicious Bite Of 64-Bit

The gold version of the iPhone 5S. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife) With the launch of iPhone 5S, Apple has become the first company to introduce 64-bit computing for smartphones. This development has long-term implications not only for Apple, but also for other key participants in the…
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Wis. Assembly passes Walker's property tax cut

The Wisconsin Assembly, on a broad bipartisan vote Thursday, approved a $100 million property tax cut a week after Gov. Scott Walker proposed it, clearing the way for it to be signed into law by the end ...
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Jim Cramer: Sell MB Financial and Nuance, But Buy These 2 Stocks

It's always a good strategy to track transparency of pundits.
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Kim Kardashian Is Back

Kim Kardashian Instagrammed a revealing photo of her backside this morning, and the Internet went nuts.
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Why Living the 80/20 Way Works for Weight Loss

Source: Why Living the 80/20 Way Works For Weight LossThe 80/20 principle is no diet - it's a lifestyle change that can lead to sustainable weight loss. Folks who have suffered on rigid, limiting diets in the past find that this new "rule" teaches them about balance and moderation, a concept that…
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Oates shakes up Caps' forward lines

It appears as though Adam Oates’ patience with a struggling offense has worn out.
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Afghan insurgents hit convoy by foreigner compound

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide car bomber attacked a small convoy of vehicles Friday near a heavily fortified private residential compound used by hundreds of foreigners on the outskirts of Kabul, killing two passers-by, Afghan officials said.
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Navajo Nation Contemplating Purchase of Navajo Mine (7 photos)

Navajo Nation continues mulling over purchasing the mine, mining operations are continuing at the 34,000-acre mine, which is located in the chapter lands of Nenahnezad, San Juan, Tíistoh Sikaad and Upper Fruitland. Reporting by the Associated Press.

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Not Your Nonna's Red Sauce: 4 Lighter, Fresher Italian Food Recipes

For Lucinda Scala Quinn, it's the food "of my heart and soul"; she still cooks it for her family today.
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'The Waltons' Cast Reunites, Thanks to Entertainment Weekly

By Brian O’Keefe If you had a television and free time on Thursday nights in the 1970s, then there’s a very good chance you knew “The Waltons,” the iconic TV family that brought heart and family ties to the airwaves each week. The show went...
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Rosenhaus: Gronkowski cleared to play

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is finally cleared to play.
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In immigration, U.S. loses out to Canada

America is missing out on the benefits of immigration because our system is complicated and outdated, writes Diana Furchtgott-Roth.
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BART workers on strike after contract talks fail

BART union workers went on strike at midnight after contract negotiations with BART management broke down.
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Tim Lincecum to test free agent market

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum will test the free agent market this offseason, reports Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area.
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Scandalous Savings: Get Kerry Washington's 'Scandal' Looks for Less

Fans of ABC’s hit show “Scandal” love Kerry Washington’s character, Olivia Pope, not just as a fixer, but also as a fashion maven. Every week, bloggers comment on what Olivia is wearing and lament the fact most of her clothing isn’t affordable. Until now. InStyle...
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Why The Paleo Diet Works for Me

"I will NEVER go Paleo."
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How to turn a blue-ish state red in 11 simple steps

Registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans 42.7 percent to 30.1 percent in North Carolina, with only 20 percent of voters approving of the job the GOP-led state legislature is doing. Nevertheless, North Carolina has voted for a Republican in eight of the last 10 presidential elections,…
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Kansas Jayhawks roster 2013-14: Young Jayhawks look to carry on tradition in Lawrence

The Kansas Jayhawks have won at least a share of the Big 12 regular season championship each of the last nine years, but in order to make it a full decade of dominance, they'll need to rely on some unproven talent. Of course it helps when one of the newcomers is Andrew Wiggins -- a freshman who is…
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Are Dolphins Reaching a Breaking Point? (Op-Ed)

Switchboard. LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
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Afternoon delight: McCartney surprises London fans

LONDON (AP) — People who lunch at Covent Garden are used to jugglers, mimes and street musicians vying for their attention — and a spare coin or two — but Friday's performer didn't bother to pass the hat.
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Arizona Cardinals: 34-22 Loss to Seattle Features Grotesque Carson Palmer

COMMENTARY | Carson Palmer's shoulders are getting awfully heavy piling up all of these losses. The latest version was a horrific 34-22 loss at home to the Seattle Seahawks where the Palmer-led offensive "attack" piled up all of 234 yards.
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Workers for Newly Privatized Royal Mail Ready to Strike (8 photos)

Workers at newly privatised Royal Mail postal service voted on Wednesday to strike for 24 hours on November 4 if they cannot reach agreement with the firm on pay and working conditions. The management of Royal Mail, which listed on the London stock market in a high profile float last week, had…

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Weapons, fighters flow to Syria's next battlefront as offensive looms

Opposing sides in Syria’s grueling civil war are girding for the opening of a key battlefront in the coming weeks, with expectations that the fighting will spill over into Lebanon.
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Ratings: ‘Reign’ Premieres Soft, ‘Once’ Drops in Second Week

ABC’s “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland” proved Thursday that soft ratings in its debut was not a one-off, while The CW’s series premiere of “Reign” did not exactly light up the morning data streams itself.
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Crossing chicken Parmesan with pasta puttanesca

A chicken Parmesan that's big on flavor, but not on fat? It's easier — and more weeknight-friendly — than you might think.
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Floyd Mayweather Needs to Think Outside the Box in Search for Next Opponent

COMMENTARY | Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions are now deep in the process of finding that next bankable, competitively viable opponent for five-division world champ, Floyd Mayweather. Although there are some solid names within Mayweather's weight range, it's not an easy task to find…
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Army warns it could have trouble handling single war

Army says it could have trouble handling even one major war.
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Tom Wilson to remain with Capitals, won't be sent back to Junior

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson will spend the entirety of the 2013-14 season in the NHL, the team announced on Friday morning.More: Tom Wilson's ticking clock
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Dog of War: Meet 'Call of Duty's' new barkout star

LOS ANGELES (AP) — His name is Riley.
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Andretti to replace GoDaddy as sponsor on 27 car

FONTANA, Calif. (AP) -- Andretti Autosport will announce a new primary sponsor Saturday to replace GoDaddy next season on the car currently driven by James Hinchcliffe.
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Britney Spears: I Had a Dream About Ryan Gosling, Former Mouseketeer Costar

Britney Spears shared an interesting revelation on Wednesday, Oct. 16, telling KIIS-FM UK that she recently dreamed of her former Mickey Mouse Club costar Ryan Gosling; Find out more!
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Tiago Splitter is better than his numbers indicate

The San Antonio Spurs pushed the Miami Heat to seven games in the 2013 NBA Finals but were unable to eliminate the defending champions. Summer had come without a championship for the organization, just as it had for the other 28 teams in the NBA who watched "Three," "King James" and Chris Bosh…
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Is the Premier League still resistant to possession football?

"We get our ProZone stuff every week and I can assure you we pass the ball a lot more. Zonal whoever, good luck to them... the Mark Davies goal against Blackpool was an unbelievable footballing goal. I don't know if Zonal whoever saw that goal..." - Owen Coyle
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Colorful Wedding Dresses: So Now, and so Not a Fad (4 photos)

by Caitlin Van Horn When Vera Wang, one of the most famous wedding dress designers in recent history, presents a Fall 2014 runway show consisting entirely of colored wedding dresses, one thing's for certain: White is slowly loosening its hold on a woman's wedding day getup. While this trend…

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How Netflix Is Blowing Away Traditional Cable Companies

Netflix has become a disruptive force in the video market. To protect their business, cable companies are heavily investing in technology and content creation. Will Netflix win the battle?
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New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings: Five Things to Watch

COMMENTARY | In a Monday Night Football matchup that might be interesting for all of the wrong reasons, the 0-6 New York Giants host the 1-4 Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Week 7 finale at MetLife Stadium. Here are five things to watch, from a Giants' perspective.
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Prince William Steps Up to His 1st Knighting Ceremony

LONDON – Prince William hosted his first ever investiture ceremony this morning at the queen’s request, a move regarded as a step toward his becoming a full-time royal. The Duke of Cambridge, 31, presented various awards to nearly 90 people from across the United Kingdom,...
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Time Lapse Footage Shows Australia Bushfire

Dozens of houses have been engulfed by a bushfire raging on the outskirts of Sydney, according to New South Wales fire officials. More than 90 fires are burning around the state. This video shows time lapse footage shot over two hours in Springwood.
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Dad of Roma girl expelled from France speaks out

MITROVICA, Kosovo (AP) — The father of a Roma immigrant girl who has become a cause celebre in France said Friday he pretended his family was from Kosovo in hope of gaining pity — and political asylum.
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White Sox land Cuban 1B Abreu

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a six-year, $68 million contract with Cuban free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu on Friday, according to multiple reports.
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Sen. Ted Cruz won't rule out another govt shutdown

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says he'll "continue to do anything" to derail health care law.
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Buccaneers defensive coordinator says fans can have a soda, plan schemes with him

Are you one of those people who takes joy in watching trainwrecks? Then get your butt down to Tampa, Florida. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan, reacting to the scores of armchair coaches who are calling for more man … Continue reading →
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Harrison Ford Talks 'Ender's Game' Controversy, Dodges 'Star Wars' Rumors (Q&A)

The 71-year-old star, set to receive a Career Achievement Award at the Hollywood Film Awards on Oct. 21, distances himself from Orson Scott Card and pays tribute to Tom Clancy.
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Ford to Pull Back the Wraps on the New Mustang for a Lucky Few

Ford is giving a select group of auto journalists a sneak peek at the next generation of Mustang.
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Garnett fires back at LeBron, says to mind his own business

We may actually have a little Heat/Nets rivalry brewing. Preseason talk matters usually matters about as much as preseason games, but the tension built up in years past between LeBron James and Kevin Garnett as led to a few shots across the bow this preseason. That could lead to some actual drama…
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2013 NLCS Game 6: Don Mattingly considering lineup change

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is considering a lineup change for Friday night's NLCS Game Six against the St. Louis Cardinals, reports Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.
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‘Carrie’ Scares Up $725K at Box Office in Late Night Shows

Audiences went on the prom date from hell on Thursday, handing the remake of “Carrie” $725,000 in late night showings, according to studio estimates.
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QB health an issue for No. 16 Texas Tech, WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Keeping quarterbacks healthy has been a challenge so far this season for No. 16 Texas Tech and West Virginia.
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You can't hate the Los Angeles Dodgers

There is no single way for a baseball team to be, but there are a few ways that baseball teams generally more-or-less are. There are the grim, coppish grit-farmers -- think of the bilious Arizona Diamondbacks, so weirdly eager to Water The Tree Of Liberty with the blood of those who don't…
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Girls on Film: How the new Carrie fails to tell the story it should be telling

To copy or not to copy — that is the undying question at the heart of Hollywood. On one level, it determines which beloved classics will get remade at all. On another, it applies to how they'll be remade: Will a film break new ground, or will it stay loyal to the original?
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Cory Booker (20 photos)

Cory Booker won his bid for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate seat Wednesday, defeating Republican Steve Lonegan in a whirlwind special election race that gave the ambitious Newark mayor an official entry to the national political stage.(Yahoo News)

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Don't Expect to See Nick Diaz vs. Michael Bisping Anytime Soon

Could a UFC middleweight bout between Michael Bisping, who is sitting on the sidelines with an injury, and Nick Diaz, who is sitting on the sidelines in pseudo-retirement, actually happen?
MMA Weekly
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Bills-Dolphins Preview

With Ryan Tannehill getting sacked at a record pace, the Miami Dolphins haven't been able to ease the pressure on their young quarterback thanks to an extremely poor running game.
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Dozens remember young girl, call for rehiring of Philadelphia school nurses

Dozens gathered on the steps of the Philadelphia School District headquarters to remember Laporshia Massey.
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'Thor: The Dark World' And The "Problems" With Box Office Tracking

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 14: Actor Tom Hiddleston attends the 'Thor: The Dark World' press conference at Conrad Hotel on October 14, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. Tom Hiddleston is visiting South Korea to promote his recent film 'Thor: The Dark World' which will be released in South Korea [...]
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Scherzer Thing: Tigers banking on ace in Boston

The Detroit Tigers trail the best-of-seven series 3-2 after losing to the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Thursday night at Comerica Park.
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5 reasons Julian Assange hates The Fifth Estate

Before the release of The Fifth Estate — the new movie about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, which hits theaters in limited release today — Assange himself made it clear that he was not on board with the biopic. He wrote an angry letter to star Benedict Cumberbatch, telling Cumberbatch that he…
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Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles: Five Players, Five Things to Watch

COMMENTARY | The Dallas Cowboys - those three words alone are enough to ignite the passions of true followers of the Philadelphia Eagles. You can take this rule of life to the bank: If you love the Eagles, you hate the Cowboys. There is no in-between.
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7 Films to Pay Attention to This Weekend

'Gravity' is still hogging the movie headlines, but there are some strong entries jumping into the fray. Here's a preview of the weekend box office.
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'Fifty Shades of Grey' Casting Crisis: Clock Ticking

After Charlie Hunnam dropped out, producers have only a few weeks to cast Christian Grey.
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News Anchor Has Makeup Malfunction

A news anchor in Thailand does report with an eyelash hanging off.
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