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Robert Pattinson Is Dating Dylan Penn, "Affectionate" on Night Out in Hollywood

As rumored, Robert Pattinson is now dating Dylan Penn, a model and the daughter of Senn Penn and Robin Wright, Us Weekly can confirm; the pair were spotted having an "affectionate" night out at Chateau Marmont on Wednesday Sept. 25
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Why The Robert Griffin III Trade That Rocked The NFL Has Been Bad For Everyone

There are lopsided trades, win-win trades, and...
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Prince William and Kate's Joint Royal Coat of Arms Unveiled

First came love, then came a royal wedding at Buckingham Palace, then came a baby prince and now comes their own joint royal coat of arms. That is how the fairy tale continues to play out for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and...
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TED CRUZ DEFEATED — SENATE PASSES BILL TO AVERT SHUTDOWN WITHOUT 'DEFUND OBAMACARE' LANGUAGE

The Senate on Friday passed its version of a...
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Israeli forces clash with Palestinians over al-Aqsa visits

By Crispian Balmer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli police clashed with Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem's Old City, the occupied West Bank and Gaza on Friday, reflecting growing tensions over an increase in Jewish visits to the al-Aqsa mosque compound. Palestinian militants and youth groups have…
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Volvo may take new coupe from concept to reality

It's not very often that the Swedish car maker, with the world's greatest reputation for safety, upstages everyone from Audi to Porsche at a motor show, but that's exactly what happened when it took the wraps off its coupe concept at this month's Frankfurt show.
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Tom Brady called Matt Cassel starting on Wednesday

Move over Rob Lowe. There’s a new breaker of quarterback news. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady seemed to know Wednesday what was announced this morning, that Matt Cassel is starting for the Vikings instead of the injured Christian Ponder. During a discussion of another of his former backups,…
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Raw: Robber's Gun Jams in Fort Worth McDonald's

A would-be gunman's weapon jammed during robbery attempt at a Forth Worth McDonald's. Police say the suspect pointed the gun at several diners but the gun didn't discharge. (Sept. 27)
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Cyprus court issues warrant for ex-central banker over investor suit

NICOSIA (Reuters) - A court in Cyprus issued an arrest warrant on Friday against a former central bank governor after he did not appear at a hearing in a lawsuit brought by an investor hit by the island's ...
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10 States With The Worst Health Coverage

Last year, just under 15% of the U.S. population did not have health insurance coverage. But as the different stages of the Affordable Care Act roll out over the next few years — and more Americans become ...
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Ratings: Big Bang Returns Huge, Crazy Ones Opens Big, Glee and Grey's Drop, P'hood Dips

Premiere Week’s Thursday, like the universe, started with a big bang. CBS’ double-pump of The Big Bang Theory — with 18.3 million viewers/5.3 rating (its biggest premiere ever), then 19.5 mil/5.8 — averaged out to an increase of 20 and […]
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List of Live Soccer Games on US TV for September 27 to September 29

The final weekend of September is jam packed with live soccer action on US television. You don't have to wait until September 28, as a plethora of matches will air on Friday. There is even a little Sunday afternoon football for those of you who don't fancy the American sport of the same name.…
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The Infamous Jane Austen Ring Goes Back to the Museum (Sorry, Kelly Clarkson)

Last August we told you about the long (and sometimes complicated) story of Kelly Clarkson, a ring, the Jane Austen House Museum, and the export laws of Great Britain.
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Florida school sends letter home calling this girl fat

Officials from the Collier County Health Department sent a note home with an 11-year-old girl in Naples, Fla. informing her mother that the girl is fat.
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The World’s Most Dangerous Food Destinations

Should you be curious, or find yourself in one of these places, consider that you may find some of the world's most underrated great food
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Colo. immigrants face uncertainty after floods

EVANS, Colo. (AP) — Immigrants living in the U.S. illegally returned to their mobile home parks in flood-ravaged Colorado to find that there was little left to salvage — not the water-damaged cars, not the old family pictures and not the sheds carried away by the rushing waters.
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Romanian Court Backs Stray Dog Cull (10 photos)

Romania's top court ruled in favor of a law to kill tens of thousands of stray dogs from the streets of Bucharest on Wednesday after a four-year-old boy was mauled to death earlier this month. The boy's death triggered street protests demanding action against the capital's more than 60,000 strays,…

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Watch The Daily Show pit Pope Francis against the GOP

Ed Morrissey argues at The Week that the media is, wittingly or not, misinterpreting just about everything Pope Francis is saying in his wide-ranging and surprisingly frank interviews with the press. So he probably isn't a fan of Jon Stewart's analysis of the new pope, who has endeared himself…
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Ex-EPA official pleads guilty to theft

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former high-ranking official with the Environmental Protection Agency pleaded guilty Friday to stealing nearly $900,000 from the agency over 13 years by failing to show up for work while falsely claiming to be working for the CIA and for filing bogus expenses.
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Exhibit honoring Comanche Code Talkers opens

LAWTON, Okla. (AP) — Personal photographs, military uniforms and a Nazi flag captured during World War II are some of the items on display in a new exhibit honoring 17 members of the Comanche Nation who used their language as a code during the war.
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Raw: Suspected US Drug Smuggler Deported

Police say an American described as a "leading drug lord" with a network spanning Asia and the United States has been sent to the U.S. on a chartered plane following his arrest in Thailand. (Sept. 27)
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Verizon and AT&T’s data caps have made LTE a waste of money

I remember when I used to be excited about LTE. It was going to be a super-fast wireless technology that would deliver broadband speeds over the air and make the Internet faster for millions of people who are stuck on low-end connections. How naive I was! In all my enthusiasm for LTE I’d forgotten…
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Interpol in global hunt for British 'White Widow'

London (AFP) - The British woman dubbed the "White Widow" was at the centre of a worldwide hunt on Friday after Interpol issued an international notice for her arrest in the wake of the Kenya shopping mall attack.
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The 50 states of Obamacare

Obamacare may be a national health law, but it has different price tags in each state. Here’s a look at all the different premiums.
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Senate Democrats win critical spending-bill vote

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Senate approved a measure Friday to cut off debate on legislation to keep the government open, a critical win for Senate Democrats. Conservative Republicans, led by Sen. ...
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Have-Nots Squeezed and Stacked in Hong Kong

In a city with some of the highest living costs in the world, those at the bottom of the income ladder increasingly resort to cupboardlike living spaces, a dozen or more to an apartment.
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Why Retirement Should Scare You

Much of what we read and hear suggests retirement should be a wonderful time of new adventure, exciting moments and blissful days. We finally have the free time to pursue passions and explore new hobbies, rather than being forced to adhere to the dictates of a job or career. But when you think…
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Why Miners Walked Away From the Planet's Richest Undeveloped Gold Deposit

Before pulling out of the Pebble Mine project last week, Anglo American , one of the world’s biggest mining companies, had invested six years and at least $541 million—in a partnership with Vancouver-based ...
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'Reign' Season 1 (13 photos)

Hidden between the lines of the history books is the story of Mary Stuart, the young woman the world would come to know as Mary, Queen of Scots. The teenage Mary is already a headstrong monarch ─ beautiful, passionate, and poised at the very beginning of her tumultuous rise to power. "Reign"…

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Both Pilots Asleep At Controls of Packed Passenger Jet

Two pilots flying a commercial airliner filled with passengers were both asleep at the controls last month, leaving the jet on autopilot for an unknown amount of time, British aviation authorities said. Authorities have not released the names of the pilots or the airline, but...
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Russia gay law creator calls Stephen Fry evil

Moscow (AFP) - Vitaly Milonov believes that British actor Stephen Fry is a “bringer of evil”, thinks homosexuality is a perversion and thanks God for giving Russia Vladimir Putin to defend its values.
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NASCAR Dover 2013: Dominance of Joe Gibbs Racing doesn’t concern Jimmie Johnson

After winning a NASCAR-record five consecutive championships from 2005-10, Jimmie Johnson is still in search of title No. 6 -- which, to him, feels like an "eternity."
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Anatomy of Love: 7 Strange Signs to Tell If He’s the One

Many years ago, when I was dating, my friends were all obsessed with the size of a man's feet. (My boyfriend, now my husband, is a size 11). We even had a popular saying. It went like this, "He has big feet? You know what that means, right?" Then there would be a pause in the conversation as…
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FHA to draw $1.7b from Treasury to cover losses

A federal housing agency said Friday it needs a $1.7 billion bailout from the Treasury to cover projected losses in a mortgage programs for seniors. At issue are reverse mortgage programs, which allow ...
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Utah Mall Sues Man Accused of Shooting Plot

Salt Lake City mall sues Utah man accused of shooting plot, cites bad publicity, safety fears
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Kimmel Reacts On Air To West's Twitter Tirade

Kanye West wasn't too thrilled about Jimmy Kimmel mocking him on his late-night talk show, and he let the Twitterverse know it. This, of course, led to Kimmel reacting to the Twitter war on his Thursday night show.
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Sandman in Center: New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera Could be Set to Play Outfield

COMMENTARY | Mariano Rivera appears ready to get the one gift he's been longing for.
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Rouhani Calls US a 'Great' Nation in Sharp Change

Iranian president calls US a 'great' nation and says Obama struck new tone on Iran
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Google Changed Its Search Algorithm, Affecting 90% Of Search Results — And No One Noticed

Google rolled out the most significant change...
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Italian pasta baron's anti-gay comment prompts boycott call

ROME (Reuters) - Guido Barilla, chairman of the world's leading pasta manufacturer, prompted calls for a consumer boycott on Thursday after telling Italian radio his company would never use a gay family in its advertising. "I would never do (a commercial) with a homosexual family, not for lack of…
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Ahead of talks, feds find $100M for broke Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — The federal fingerprint in efforts to fix Detroit is growing larger as the Obama administration has found millions of dollars in grant money to help the bankrupt city hire more police and firefighters, and clear out blighted neighborhoods.
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Rescuers pull survivors from a collapsed building

Survivors are pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in Mumbai. Julie Noce reports.
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The world will add more solar power than wind this year, for the first time ever

Today saw good news for solar power, as Bloomberg's New Energy Finance group predicted 2013 would be the first year in which the world adds more solar power capacity than wind. The service predicted that 36.7 gigawatts of new solar power capacity would be added in 2013, up 20% from 2012, compared…
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It’s time for your regularly scheduled “Marlins aren’t trading Giancarlo Stanton” update

Every couple months there’s a new report about how the Marlins aren’t planning to trade Giancarlo Stanton, so here’s the latest: Joe Frisaro of MLB.com talked to a “plugged-in MLB source” who doesn’t see “any scenario” in which they trade the 23-year-old outfielder. Stanton is under team control…
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J.C. Penney’s Biggest Sale Ever Must Be Avoided at All Costs! Says Hoenig

Having just issued three press releases in two day, the media relations department at J.C. Penney (JCP) is arguably the ailing department store's most functional division. The latest announcement from Plano, Texas shows that an unexpected secondary offering of 84-million shares was priced at $9.65…
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India building collapse (22 photos)

A five-story residential block collapsed in Mumbai at daybreak on Friday, killing at least 13 people and trapping dozens, in the latest building disaster to hit India's financial capital. By Friday night, rescue workers had managed to pull out nearly 50 survivors from the debris of the…

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The Ultimate Comfort Food: Grilled Cheese That’s Part French Onion Soup, Part Roast Beef Sandwich

By Woman's Day Kitchen Nutty, gooey Gruyère is even tastier when melted on top of savory roast beef and sweet, fragrant sautéed onion. You'll never settle for a standard grilled cheese again after you try this affordable recipe. Photo by Steve Giralt; Food styling by Cyd Raftus McDowell; Prop…
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Catholic cardinal calls Jesus 'world's first tweeter'

Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi thinks Jesus's messages were often short and powerful, similar to how people communicate on Twitter.
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New Study Shows Melatonin Can Actually Help You Lose Weight

Melatonin is wonderful for helping to promote a restful night's sleep, but can it also help you lose weight? The results of a new study say that just may be the case.
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Manchester United’s 1982 squad photo might be one of the best team pictures ever

Manchester United had their squad photo taken on Thursday and to mark the occasion, the club's Twitter account tweeted several team pictures from the past. The very best of which was the 1982 edition (above). This is not up for … Continue reading →
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‘Homeland’ Review: Missing a Hand, But Still Fighting

The original source of drama on “Homeland” is gone. And that’s not all that’s missing.
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500 "new" vintage cars to be sold at Nebraska auction (12 photos)

About 500 classic cars from the Lambrecht Chevrolet Dealership in Pierce, Nebraska will be sold at auction this weekend. When Ray Lambrecht, who ran the dealership with his wife Mildred for 50 years, would get in a new model car he would put any unsold cars from the previous year into storage…

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J. C. Penney Is on the Brink

The retailer plans a $932 share offering even as its outlook dims
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iPad mini 2 in Gold: slate appears with Touch ID

All the way upstream in the wild west (or Wild East, if you prefer) of secondhand parts stores sourced from what’s supposedly Apple’s own assembly line appears a Gold colored iPad mini 2. This device follows with the release of the iPhone 5s in Gold and the suggestion that the iPad’s 5th generation…
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No Rust, No Fuss: How to Prep Your Mower for Winter

Before putting your lawn mower away for the winter season, take some time to give it a final tune-up. A few preventive measures will keep the blade, the engine, and the cables from corroding while in storage, ensuring a well-functioning mower.
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From children's cooking contest to Nairobi massacre

Nairobi (AFP) - The second round of the children's cooking contest she was hosting had just started, the sun was out and she had just felt her baby kicking when she heard what sounded like firecrackers.
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Blackstone: We're in an 'epic credit bubble'

"We are in the middle of an epic credit bubble...the likes of which I haven't seen in my career," said Blackstone's global head of private equity.
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2014 Mazda3, grand deft auto: Motoramic Drives

I staggered into the third-tier country club, in the desert 70 miles outside of downtown San Diego, with a dazed smile on my face. All the surrounding car hacks bore the same look. We’d just driven for three hours, and now we were emerging from the dream. “How was your drive?” asked a car-company…
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Suze says you must have one of these

In response to several emails and tweets asking why a trust is so mandatory, Suze Orman spells it out.
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Samsung Storm Wash is more of a passing shower

The top dishwashers in Consumer Reports’ tests are aces at washing and drying your dishes, use less energy and water than earlier models, and run quietly. To distinguish one from another, manufacturers have been adding nifty new features such as the “Turbo Zone” in the Kenmore 15693, $850, which…
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DeMarcus Cousins gets his massive contract extension, as Sacramento Kings fans hold their breath

The Sacramento Kings smartly decided to clear house once the team was freed from the evil grips of do-nothing Maloof Brothers, bringing in a new general manager to help clean up the mess the Maloofs and former GM Geoff Petrie … Continue reading →
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Authorities Investigating The Cause Of Lakeside Fire

Three brush fires popped up along Interstate 8, quickly blackening dozens of acres and treatening homes.
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Fossil of Ancient Amphibian Choking on Last Meal Up for Auction

In rare cases, one of life's important childhood lessons — always chew your food properly — becomes fossilized. And now, anyone can own one of these reminders in rock. A specimen containing the remains of a large, predatory amphibian choking on another creature is up for auction in October.
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WWE: Daniel Bryan is the New Stone Cold Steve Austin

COMMENTARY | As "Monday Night Raw" went off the air on Sept. 23, Daniel Bryan, a man who four years ago was wrestling in bingo halls, stood in the center of the ring with the entire arena chanting his catchphrase with him. It was a scene that hasn't happened often over the last 10 years in the WWE,…
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Pocket Science: Prep a Pita Pizza in Minutes

After school can be a tough time for little tummies. Kids often come home famished, but dinner time is just around the corner. What to serve? Pita pizza pockets are just enough to tide them over until dinner without going overboard. Half a pita should hold the little ones while both halves will…
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ASSAD: Forget Chemicals, We Have Other Weapons That Could 'Blindside' Israel

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claimed Syria...
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Kanye West Unleashes Twitter Rant on Jimmy Kimmel Over Spoof

Jimmy Kimmel addressed his first “rap feud” on his late-night talk show Thursday after Kanye West went on a profanity-laced Twitter rampage against the comedian earlier in the evening. Kimmel opened his show telling the audience he received a “very angry phone call” from West...
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The terrifying, flesh-eating drug krokodil has reportedly surfaced in the US

A krokodil user with necrosis of the hand.
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Getaway vehicle of NY shooting suspect is found

The search for a man wanted in a fatal workplace shooting stretched to the northern New York City suburbs on Thursday as police found the getaway car, but not the alleged gunman. Authorities said they ...
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How to Make Bang-Up Blue Cheese Dressing

4 different creamy ingredients contribute to this blue cheese dressing's irresistible taste.
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US Army Set to Implement New Tattoo Rules (15 photos)

Tattoos are everywhere these days, with no body parts off limits. But the U.S. Army may be asking new recruits to roll up their tattoo sleeves as part of a new uniform policy. A regulation to ban tattoos that are visible below the elbow and knee and above the neckline is under consideration, the…

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Lottery Winner Sues Advisors for Poor Policies

He buys $100 million life insurance coverage but says no to a $600 million policy pitch.
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Top Five Youngest World Heavyweight Champions in Pro Wrestling History

COMMENTARY | While most professional wrestlers have to pay their dues before reaching the height of the industry, some become World Heavyweight Champions at a very young age.
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Jada Pinkett Smith Admits 'Past Addictions'

Jada Pinkett Smith is using her Facebook page to make some candid confessions.
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Dodgers' Wilson confronts Giants' CEO over ring

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brian Wilson was seen screaming at San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer after Thursday night's game at AT&T Park.
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Militants in training in the Gaza Strip (11 photos)

Palestinian militants of Al- Nasir Salah Al-Din Brigades an armed wing of the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) take part during a training in their camp in Khan Younis town southern Gaza Strip on Friday, September 27th. This Brigade is one of various Palestinian militant organizations which…

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Commentary: Tea Party Overseeing Short-Term Failure, Long-Term Libertarian Success

A Gallup poll released Thursday indicates that backing for the tea party has hit near-record lows, as 22 percent of Americans consider themselves supporters. That's down from 32 percent shortly after the 2010 midterm elections. To gauge how conservative and Republican voters feel, Yahoo invited…
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Oatmeal Gets an Upgrade with Bananas and Pecans!

Today, we're doubling the flavor of cooked oats by baking them in the oven with pecans and bananas. This breakfast is seriously filling -- it has tons of fiber, fruit, and protein -- so a bowl of it will keep you energized for hours.
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Pound for Pound: Why Weight Stigma Could Be Causing More Damage Than We Thought

The subject of weight stigma has come up many, many times in recent years in blog posts and in other news media outlets. As parents, many of us are trying to shift that perception, preferring terms such as fit, strong, and healthy over words like skinny.In my own home when I speak about my weight,…
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New report shows iPhone 5s outselling 5c by a huge margin

Apple announced earlier this week that it sold an astounding 9 million new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c handsets through the devices’ debut weekend, and analysts have been trying to figure out the sales mix ever since. Early indications certainly suggested that the flagship iPhone 5s was the more…
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A Guide to the New Health Insurance Exchanges

Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but it’s never too early to examine the basics.
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Caroline Manzo Leaving Real Housewives of New Jersey After Five Seasons

After five seasons, original cast member Caroline Manzo is leaving Real Housewives of New Jersey, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly exclusively
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Surprising Reasons You Drink Too Much Wine

Wine enthusiasts take note: you may be unknowingly serving yourself more than you think.
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Taylor Swift Cast in The Giver With Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Brenton Thwaites

Taylor Swift has been cast in a supporting role in the new Weinstein Company film The Giver, also starring Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Brenton Thwaites — the young hunk she met in Toronto earlier this month
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U.S. Senate votes to keep government open, now up to House

The U.S. government braced on Friday for the possibility of a partial shutdown of operations on Oct. 1 as Congress struggled to pass an emergency spending bill that Republicans want to use to defund the ...
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NCAA shoots down USC's request for deal similar to Penn State's

Despite reducing sanctions for Penn State earlier this week, the NCAA on Friday denied USC's request for the same action. In a statement released by collegiate sports' governing body, it said that the two cases aren't comparable.
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6 arrests in vandalism of ex-NFL player's NY home

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Six people were arrested on charges they were among hundreds of young partygoers who trashed a former NFL player's vacation home, and police said more arrests were expected.
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Mexicans call for decriminalizing marijuana (18 photos)

Since 2007, about 80,000 people have been killed in turf wars between drug cartels and their clashes with security forces, leading to calls for a change in policy in Mexico and elsewhere in the U.S.-led war on drugs. Wednesday's newspaper advertisement urging the decriminalization of cannabis…

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Mucho Gusto! Make 7-Ingredient Mexican Meatball Soup

Memories of sipping the juice of my favorite childhood soup always come back during the fall season. Though I love making and eating albondigas all year, it's this time of year that I remember eating many special stews and soups as a kid! Unfortunately, I never learned to make Mexican meatball soup…
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These Are the Last Days of Manny Pacquiao

COMMENTARY | The end is near for the eight-division world champ and pop culture icon, Manny Pacquiao. Regardless of what happens on November 23 against Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios, the End of Days has come for the figurehead of the movement that brought in ten of millions (if not more) avid fans to…
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T-Mobile U.S. Stops BlackBerry Retail

T-Mobile U.S., one of the big four U.S. telecom carriers, deciding to stop stocking BlackBerry smartphones in its stores.
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Khloe Kardashian Changes Twitter Name, Drops Odom Before Lamar Odom Wedding Anniversary

One day before her fourth wedding anniversary with estranged husband Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian changed her Twitter name from Khloe Kardashian Odom to just Khloe
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Audit: Army paid $16M to deserters, AWOL soldiers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Even as the Army faces shrinking budgets, an audit shows it paid out $16 million in paychecks over a 2 ½-year period to soldiers designated as AWOL or as deserters, the second time since 2006 the military has been dinged for the error.
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Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods was named on Friday as the PGA Tour's Player of the Year for a record 11th time with fellow-American Jordan Spieth voted rookie of the year. Both awards were determined by votes cast by tour members who played in at least 12 official money events in 2013. "Tiger's five wins…
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Family Caught Selling Stolen Church Goods in Front Yard

Three members of a Louisiana family have been arrested after they allegedly stole items from a church and sold them at a yard sale at their nearby home. Clariese Jones, Paul Mikell and their daughter Olivia Jones of Slidell, La., admitted to repeatedly burglarizing the...
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Photos of the day - September 26, 2013 (20 photos)

The best news photos of the day for September 26, 2013. An oversized Rubber Duck in Beijing, freedom fighters in Syria set the streets on fire and the Soyuz-FG rocket booster blasts off. (Associated Press/ Reuters)

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Be the Best: 5 Things Athletes Should Avoid

Things to minimize in your diet to help max out performance
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Robin Thicke Responds to Accusations of Ripping Off Marvin Gaye

Robin Thicke has been a man of many words, and dance moves, this summer promoting his hit song “Blurred Lines,” but he needed only one word to respond to accusations that the song is uncannily similar to one by the late Motown legend Marvin Gaye....
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Defining 'Gravity': Sandra Bullock, Alfonso Cuarón Talk Pull Behind Film's Title (Video)

In director Alfonso Cuarón's new movie, actress Sandra Bullock stars as an astronaut who suddenly finds herself floating uncontrollably in space. So why title the film "Gravity," the clear opposite of what the majority of people think of when they imagine life off of the planet Earth?
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High-End Cigarmakers Create Niche Industry for Top Smokes (10 photos)

More than five decades after a trade embargo banned imports of cigars from Communist-ruled Cuba, the majority of U.S. cigar imports come from other Caribbean countries as well as Central America. Yet in Miami a niche industry is growing, centered on a few dozen elite Cuban rollers who make…

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Chris Bosh admits that his last year in Toronto, prior to free agency, ‘kind of messed me up’

As Chris Bosh mentions, it’s hard to believe that it’s been a full four years since a 2009-10 season that allowed for free agents LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Bosh (among others who decided not to sign in Miami) to … Continue reading →
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Is True Happiness Possible Without Gluten?

Is true happiness possible without gluten? Jeffrey Steingarten sets aside a few dozen of his favorite foods and tries living life against the grain.
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Philadelphia cuts Raffl, Lauridsen from training camp roster

Forward Michael Raffl might have a lot of promise, but he won’t be featured in the Philadelphia Flyers’ season opener. The team announced that Raffl and defensemen Oliver Lauridsen have been sent to AHL Adirondack. Raffl, 24, attracted attention during the 2013 World Hockey Championships when he…
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Marvel Universe Expands Into TV With Agents of SHIELD; Leaves DC in the Dust

Could Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD change how media companies approach their comic book franchises?
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Expert Tips on How to Beat Running Boredom

Are you training for a marathon or half marathon? Training for an endurance race can be challenging and rewarding, but it can also be boring.
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Chuck Lorre’s ‘Big Bang’ Emmy Speech

Coming off its highest-rated and arguably its strongest season creatively, The Big Bang Theory, which nabbed the Critics Choice TV Award in June, was a prime contender for the best series Emmy on Sunday. It wasn’t to be, with Modern Family repeating as a winner for a fourth time, but you can’t…
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The French Fry Diet? Why Fried Foods Might Be Healthier Than You Think

As healthy as I try to be and as satisfied as I am by superfoods like avocado, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds, I have one major weakness: fried foods. I know, they're not the healthiest, but there is something so delightful about a warm fast-food fry or the perfect carnival funnel cake sprinkled with…
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Hilarious Movie-Themed Engagement Photos (10 photos)

We've seen plenty of movie-themed engagement photos over the years, from Breakfast at Tiffany's to Harry Potter to The Notebook . Related: The Most Creative Themed Engagement Photos But instead of just dressing up as characters and choosing a vague reminiscent location, Jeff Grubb…

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Why does Dwyane Wade care so much about a rankings list?

When's the last time you actually wrote a handwritten note? I mean, really, think about it. I'm not saying you haven't written one, but I imagine it hasn't been recently. Don't they have apps on Instagram that allow you to fake handwrite on a picture?
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Miley Cyrus Reveals the Moment She Knew Her Engagement Was Over

Valentine’s Day is usually a day for celebrating love with a significant other – but not for Miley Cyrus, who said that was the day she knew she and former fiance Liam Hemsworth were done. Cyrus spoke with Fashion Magazine for its November issue, which hits...
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Questions for the Upcoming Chicago Bulls Season

COMMENTARY | With the Chicago Bulls set to begin preseason action October 5, the time has come for anticipation of what the NBA new year has in store.
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Cameras capture eagle killing deer in Russia

LONDON (AP) — The eagle, red-handed.
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'Constantine' TV series is being developed by NBC

Comic book properties have dominated the box office, and now they're making a big splash back on television, where many of Marvel and DC's characters made their live action debuts long ago. A John Constantine TV show is in development at NBC, reports Deadline. ...
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Brian McCann defends his actions in Braves-Brewers bench-clearing brawl

Brian McCann didn't get suspended by Major League Baseball for his part in Wednesday's scuffle between his Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. But it turns out, McCann might be missing some time. The Braves catcher left Thursday's game early … Continue reading →
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Senate passes funding bill, preserves Obamacare

The Senate passed a bill to fund the government, while at the same time preserving funding for Obamacare, setting up a fight with House Republicans.
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The weekly NFL spread picks; What do we make of the Miami Dolphins’ 3-0 start?

Predicting the path of an NFL team involves more than just the record. Yards and per-play averages and advanced stats don't put a team in the playoffs, but it can give clues to whether a team's record is legitimate or … Continue reading →
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Ecosystem lock-in a key danger EC chief says as Samsung proposes deal

Samsung is attempting to escape antitrust punishment in the EU, submitting a list of proposed commitments that, the European Commission VP responsible for competition says, will be market tested over the next few weeks. “After lengthy discussions, Samsung has sent us a set of commitments seeking to…
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Ew! Lindsay Lohan Like, Totally Does ‘Late Night’

"Ew!" might be right. At least, that's what we first thought when we saw Jimmy Fallon dressed as a tweenage girl for a "Saturday Night Live"-like sketch on "Late Night." But then Lindsay Lohan showed up. Leave it to the … Continue reading →
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Why the Tampa Bay Bucs Should Not Sign Tim Tebow

COMMENTARY | The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a mess. Adding Tim Tebow to the mix would just make it worse.
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Playfully, Jeff Green Tries to Keep Miami Heat Rivalry Alive

COMMENTARY | The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have had some pretty great battles over the past few years, although the Heat have been coming out on top.
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Box Office Preview: 8 New Films With Something for Everyone

This weekend will produce a solid lineup of films, including an animated film, an Oscar contender, and some clever indie flicks.
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3 States Where More Than 1 in 5 People Receive Food Stamps

Earlier in September, the House voted to advance a measure that would cut $4 billion, or 5 percent, from the food stamps programs each year for 10 years.
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Fantasy failball: Early MVPs, busts and waiver wire gold

SB Nation's Fantasy Failball league is in full swing, and the drama has never been higher! (And by drama I mean START BLAINE GABBERT, TY HILDENBRANDT.)
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'Big Bang Theory' Relationships Go Under the Microscope: 7 Things to Expect From Season 7

"The Big Bang Theory" is riding high going into its seventh season — the CBS comedy is a huge hit with viewers, delivering some of its best ratings ever last season, and star Jim Parsons just won another Emmy. When the show returns Sept. 26, fans can expect it to aim for another level of laughs.
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For 0-3 New York Giants, Moves by Jerry Reese Not Yet Panning Out

COMMENTARY | The New York Giants are 0-3 this season. If you go back to last season they are 3-8 in their last 11 regular-season games. Yet, the Giants continue to talk like they believe they have the talent to play better, to be a Super Bowl contender.
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'The Faces of Facebook' displays all of Facebook's 1.2 billion profile pics in one project

Find out what your FACE # is with this Facebook web project.
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Cruz, Lee delay votes on spending bill

Ted Cruz and Mike Lee are the odd men out in the Senate — to both Republicans and Democrats. The GOP's frustration with the tea party conservatives was on full display Thursday in a remarkable, rhetorical ...
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Josh Freeman trade rumors: Buccaneers QB wants out

Josh Freeman admitted to ESPN's Josina Anderson that he is ready and willing to be traded from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Freeman was benched by head coach Greg Schiano earlier this week, and rookie Mike Glennon was named the Bucs' new starter. Freeman said that he would have no problem moving on if…
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The New Corvette’s Oldster Problem (12 photos)

The Corvette is perhaps the most storied sports car in the history of American motoring, which is why the debut of the latest model—the seventh generation of the car, known as C7—is a Big Automotive Deal. GM (GM) might sell only 20,000 Corvettes in a good year, a tiny fraction of the pickups, SUVs…

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French diplomat recalled after scuffle with Israeli troops

By Noah Browning and Allyn Fisher-Ilan JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel and France have averted a diplomatic crisis by agreeing that a French diplomat, who hit an Israeli soldier after she was dragged her from a vehicle delivering aid to Palestinians, should return to Paris. The incident in the…
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How To Get Your Health Insurance Provider To Pay For What's Not Covered

If your insurance refuses to pay for a charge, can you still get it covered?
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Are the Cleveland Browns Already Playing for the Draft?

COMMENTARY| To win or not to win, that is the question the Cleveland Browns will need to answer for the remainder of the 2013 season. While no professional sports team is honest enough to come out and admit they want to tank a season to position themselves for better draft picks, sometimes actions…
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Tamblyn Plays Charlie Harper's Daughter on 'Men'

Amber Tamblyn plays Charlie Harper's previously unknown daughter, Jenny, on the 11th season of CBS' "Two and a Half Men," which premiered Thursday. (Sept. 27)
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From 3D Sabbath to real 'Purge,' new ways to scare

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne can't help himself.
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Detroit Lions: 5 Keys to Beating the Chicago Bears

COMMENTARY | Early season showdowns in the NFC North division are always exciting. However, this Week 4 clash between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears carries a little extra weight with the division lead hanging in the balance.
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'Idol' winner Ruben Studdard now 'Biggest Loser'

Ruben Studdard didn't even get one last pig-out session before making his way to "The Biggest Loser" ranch.
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Syria resolution at UN: who got what they wanted, who didn't

The United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria’s chemical weapons that the United States and Russia have agreed on is a clear victory for the long global campaign to rid the world of chemical warfare.
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Why I'm Rooting for a Government Shutdown

It's the safest, fastest way to jolt Washington back to its senses
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Report: EA Sports to pay out $40 million

Video game producer EA Sports and College Licensing Company will pay about $40 million to settle two lawsuits by former college players whose likenesses were used without compensation, ESPN reported Friday.
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Ratings: Robin Williams’s ‘Crazy Ones’ Easily Tops ‘The Michael J. Fox Show’

In a face-off between returning TV veterans, Robin Williams is the clear winner: His “The Crazy Ones” easily bested NBC’s “The Michael J. Fox Show,” according to preliminary numbers.
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Oakland Raiders: Why Darren McFadden Will Bounce Back Against Washington Redskins in Week 4

COMMENTARY | Oh Darren McFadden, where art thou? You were nowhere to be found against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football as you finished with just nine yards, but all was not lost.
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Patriots vs. Falcons 2013, NFL picks Week 4: Home-field advantage leads to many Atlanta picks

The unbeaten New England Patriots take on the 1-2 Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in one of Week 4's most anticipated match-ups. The game should be much closer than one might expect if just looking at the records of both teams.
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Netflix, 'Breaking Bad' And The Business Triumph Of Quality Television

Streaming service like Netflix only help a show if that show is really good.
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: 7 Outdoorsy Decorations to Fall-ify Your Home for Under $25 (7 photos)

Looking to add a touch of fall to your home? These decorations are a festive and affordable way to start, and all are made with natural materials or evoke the great outdoors. From flowers to gourds to bark-wrapped candles, just a few of these warm and bright accents can instantly transform your…

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Ole Miss at Alabama preview: Did Texas A&M show the Rebels how to score?

A year ago at this time, Nick Saban's Alabama squad was basically lapping the field. The Crimson Tide had an F/+ rating nearly twice as positive as anybody else's and maintained that into mid-October before regressing a bit.
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Prince George's Christening Set for Late October at The Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace

Kate Middleton and Prince William announced plans to christen baby Prince George on Oct. 23 -- find out more about the ceremony!
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‘Into the Woods’ First Look: Meryl Streep as the Witch (Photo)

Meryl Streep is a witch venturing “Into the Woods” in the first image Disney has released from the upcoming star-studded adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical, which intertwines Brothers Grimm fairy tale characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and…
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5 things to know: Week 5 in college football

If you decided to skip college football last weekend, almost everything is right where you left it.
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How 'Breaking Bad' Finale Can Stick the Landing

In the era of TV antiheroes, viewers want retribution for bad guys like Walter White.
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Will Sochi Be Ready for the Olympics? (15 photos)

The IOC's Coordination Commission, making its final visits to Sochi ahead of the Winter Games, asserted that the city will be ready when the games begin on Feb. 7.

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Russia's Horrifying Flesh-Eating Drug 'Krokodil' Reportedly Spreads Into The United States

New reports suggest drug users in America have...
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Top Cuban baseball players at home and in US

HAVANA (AP) -- Baseball is as much a national pastime in Cuba as in the United States, and the source of much-coveted talent. Here's a look at five who are thriving in Major League Baseball, and five others currently starring in the Caribbean nation's domestic series.
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Kate Middleton's Life with George: Her Diet, Her Visitors, Her Private Countryside Paradise

There was much about the birth of George Alexander Louis, third in line to the British throne, that his parents couldn't control: the timing, the media frenzy, the weight of history.
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Phoenix Suns: Five Training Camp Questions

COMMENTARY | There are but a few things we know for certain about the Phoenix Suns. We know they're in a rebuilding phase, we know they're not going to win the NBA championship, and we know they're going to look a lot different under new head coach Jeff Hornacek.
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Here Are The TV Shows You Should Watch When 'Breaking Bad' Ends

"Breaking Bad" is ending its five season run...
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Why markets should pray for a government shutdown

If a government shutdown doesn't happen and Republicans move their fight over Obamacare to the debt ceiling, chances of a default crisis will rise.
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One Week to Go: Government Finally Reveals Obamacare Premiums

Drawing on pricing data for approved insurance plans in 48 states, the federal government gave Americans the number they have been waiting to hear for months.
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Republicans Suffering From Post 2012 Traumatic Shock

The Republican Party has experienced a calamity — the reelection of Barack Obama — and some parts of the party are behaving like an animal in a trap, chewing off a foot in an effort to cope with it.
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Week 4 Rankings

Patrick Daugherty takes a look at Houston's running back timeshare while sorting through another messy week of injuries.
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Squashing Expectations: 7 Unusual Ways to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix This Season (7 photos)

Now almost essential to the season, pumpkin spice makes an appearance every fall. Traditionally, pumpkin spice is a blend of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves that's added to seasonal pies like pumpkin or apple. But these days, the pumpkin spice craze is much, much more than a spice…

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Jets-Titans Preview

The New York Jets and Tennessee Titans are perhaps two of the NFL's most surprising teams thus far with 2-1 records.
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Matt Cassel will start for Vikings

The Vikings sent a hint about who would be their starting quarterback against the Steelers at Friday’s practice when Christian Ponder was on the sideline without a helmet during the portion of practice open to the media. They confirmed it a short time later. The Vikings have announced that Matt…
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Hashtag Horror: When Hashtags Get Out Of Control

Disclaimer: In an attempt to express the writer’s opinion, this blog post contains an excessive use of #hashtags. Reader discretion is advised. Don’t get me wrong; at one point in my Twitter existence, I have used a #hashtag in a useless spot. In fact, I used a useless, redundant #hashtag this…
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LeBron James will be at Ohio State game against Wisconsin Saturday

The Ohio State Buckeyes will have a king on its sideline Saturday night. An Ohio State spokesperson confirmed to BuckeyeSports.com that four-time NBA MVP and Ohio native LeBron “King” James will be on the sideline supporting the No. 3 Buckeyes … Continue reading →
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A New Low: The NCAA Reduces Penn State’s Penalties

The NCAA has taken a bit of beating over the past couple years. The clumsy organization has stumbled into one blunder after another. In fact, it has gotten so bad for the NCAA that several of the collegiate conferences have been open about a potential abandonment of the NCAA - something I would…
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As Alabama plays safe with schedule, college football misses Pete Carroll's fearlessness

Alabama's decision to drop Michigan State from its schedule is another reminder why college football could use another program like Pete Carroll's old USC teams, which took on all-comers.
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Kaley Cuoco Engaged to Ryan Sweeting After Three Months, Caroline Manzo Leaving RHONJ After Five Seasons: Top 5 Thursday Stories

Kaley Cuoco is engaged to boyfriend Ryan Sweeting after three months of dating, Caroline Manzo is leaving The Real Housewives of New Jersey after five seasons, and other top stories from Sept. 26
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Homeowner opens fire on burglars in SE Harris Co.

Deputies say a homeowner shot through the window of a car and killed a female burglar as she and two accomplices tried to escape
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Here's how wrong one minor league scout was about Mariano Rivera

Mariano Rivera pitched his last game ever at Yankee Stadium Thursday night, leaving to a prolonged, tearful standing ovation after longtime teammates Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter came out to the mound and removed him from the game:
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