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Malaysian court rules use of 'Allah' exclusive to Muslims

By Siva Sithraputhran PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (Reuters) - A Malaysian court ruled on Monday that a Christian newspaper may not use the word "Allah" to refer to God, a landmark decision on an issue that has fanned religious tension and raised questions over minority rights in the mainly Muslim country.…
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5 Foods Americans Eat that Are Banned Around the World

These common foods in America include ingredients that other countries ban
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What archaeology tells us about the Bible

The workday is just beginning in Jerusalem, 20 miles to the northeast over folded ridges and misty valleys, but the sound of clinking trowels and creaking wheelbarrows has been echoing across this hillside since dawn. Dust billows up in the morning sun as a worker sweeps away a section of the…
Christian Science Monitor
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Muslim pilgrims throng Mount Arafat for hajj climax

MOUNT ARAFAT (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Pilgrims in their hundreds of thousands thronged Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia from early Monday for the high point of the annual hajj, praying for an end to disputes and bloodshed.
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Onward and upward as China marks 10 years of manned spaceflight

Beijing (AFP) - China marks 10 years since it first sent a human into space Tuesday, with its ambitious programme rocketing ahead while rival NASA is largely closed due to the US government shutdown.
AFP
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Robotic petting zoo replaces furry animals with inquisitive plastic tentacles

The residents of Minimaforms' Petting Zoo aren't goats or calves, but clusters of plastic tubes that dangle from a bracket placed in a ceiling. But just like the fluffier residents of a real petting zoo, the "pets" featured in this installation react to human contact, craning their tubular bodies…
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Ancient Relics Transform Calif Buddhist Temple

A modest Buddhist temple has became a repository for thousands of colorful crystals, two teeth and a single hair that are believed to have come from the body of the Buddha himself. (Oct. 14)
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"Gravity" Might Be Hollywood's First Great Rule Breaker

Time Warner's sci-fi drama earns big while fueling Oscar talk.
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New Ostrich Pillow offers a slightly less embarrassing way to sleep in public

European design house Studio Banana Things is following up its fantastically odd Ostrich Pillow with a new, slightly less ostentatious edition. The Ostrich Pillow Light is essentially a 360-degree pillow that also serves as a neck scarf, blindfold, and bold fashion statement.
The Verge
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Hundreds held after Moscow rocked by race rioting

Moscow (AFP) - Moscow police were on Monday holding almost 400 people under arrest after the Russian capital was rocked by some of its worst ethnically-fuelled rioting in years, sparked by the killing of an ethnic Russian allegedly by a Muslim migrant from the Caucasus.
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Nelson Mandela Wasn’t a Household Name Until Winnie, Says Secret Agent (Exclusive)

Revered South African leader Nelson Mandela wasn’t the symbol of the anti-apartheid movement until his wife Winnie Mandela made him one, a former secret agent told TheWrap on Sunday.
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5 things from Patriots 30-27 win over Saints

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Thousands of fans had given up on Tom Brady and the Patriots.
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Pharrell Williams Marries Helen Lasichanh

Pharrell Williams is a married man. The multitalented producer-singer-designer-songwriter wed his longtime girlfriend, model Helen Lasichanh, on Saturday in Miami. According to Us Weekly, the couple'[...]
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Chicago marathon - First major US marathon since Boston bombing (28 photos)

Cheering and even leaping into the crisp Chicago air as they crossed the start line Sunday, tens of thousands of runners showed no fear in the first major US marathon since the Boston bombing. Security was certainly tight and a massive police presence reassured fans and family members that…

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'Gravity' and Reality: History's Worst Space Disasters

In the space thriller "Gravity," audiences witness the terrifying prospect of an astronaut adrift in space. The film, which set an October-opening record with $55.6 million over the weekend, stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts cut loose after satellite debris cripples their space…
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Angry Red Sox fan thrown out for HR ball toss also allegedly ranted racist remarks in stands

An ugly incident at Fenway Park climaxed in an ejected fan allegedly telling an African-American man: 'Bye, Trayvon'.
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Sailors rescued after Indian cyclone

BEHRAMPUR, India (AP) — The Indian coast guard rescued 17 sailors on Monday whose cargo ship sank during Cyclone Phailin, officials said, as the death toll in the storm rose to 23 people along the eastern coastline.
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2 Injured in Shooting Outside Hollywood Restaurant

Two men were injured in a shooting outside a Hollywood restaurant at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Kimberly Cheng reports from Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013.
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Move Over, Vader: New 'Star Wars' Villain Revealed!

New York Comic Con gets a quick peek at Vader's newest protégé.
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Soccer-Bundesliga signs 5-year global deal with 21st Century Fox

The Bundesliga has signed a five-year global broadcasting agreement with 21st Century Fox, it said on Monday, as it seeks to broaden its international exposure and close the gap on the richer English and ...
Reuters
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Normalcy eludes many a year after Sandy hit NJ

Bart Sutton fought with his insurance company for a year over what it would cost to rebuild his flood-damaged home, then gave up in frustration and tore it down. A week later, the money came through. Simone ...
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DC crowd pushes through barriers to WWII Memorial

WASHINGTON (AP) — A crowd converged on the World War II Memorial on the National Mall on Sunday, pushing past barriers to protest the memorial's closing under the government shutdown.
Associated Press
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LG G Flex leaks out with a spectacularly curved 6-inch display

Never willing to let Samsung have the upper hand for too long, LG is planning a counter to the Samsung Galaxy Round with its own curved smartphone, called the G Flex. The first rendered images of that handset have now leaked and The Verge has verified their authenticity. Though it's not shown…
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Has The NSA Been Hacked?

The US Government wasn't the only federal asset melting down this week. In between stories on the larger federal failures, the "main stream media" reported that hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment had literally flamed out and melted down at the so-classified-it-makes-your…
Forbes
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Arrest in notorious 'Baby Hope' cold case brings closure

Detectives had been working to identify the girl and make an arrest for 22 years.
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Amber Alert Canceled for All Teens Who Were Reported Missing From NM Ranch for Troubled Youth

Amber Alert canceled for all teens who were reported missing from NM ranch for troubled youth
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In Egypt, deposed president's family say Mursi won't negotiate

CAIRO (Reuters) - The family of deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi said on Sunday he would not enter any negotiations or accept any compromises following a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood by military-backed authorities. Mursi, Egypt's first freely elected president, was ousted by the…
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Fla. Woman Becomes Stranded on Raised Drawbridge

A Florida woman had to be rescued by the fire department after she became stuck on a draw bridge more than 20 feet in the air. The woman, identified as Wanda McGowan by ABC News affiliate WPLG-TV in Miami, had taken part in a 5k...
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Venezuela navy escorts seized oil vessel into port

A U.S.-chartered oil exploration ship seized by the Venezuelan navy in Caribbean waters disputed with neighboring Guyana was escorted into port at Venezuela's Margarita Island on Sunday. Venezuelan authorities ...
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Unions postpone BART strike to keep talks going

BART's two unions say they won't walk off the job Monday to allow one more day of labor talks as a midnight strike deadline passes.
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2 in custody for shooting of 5 at Tulsa event

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Gunfire that left five people injured at a traditional Hmong New Year's festival rattled a peaceful, tight-knit east Tulsa community, where some feared Sunday the rampage could deter others from attending upcoming cultural celebrations.
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The Case for an iPad Hybrid Is Building

If current PC and mobile trends continue, Apple may not have much choice but to eventually release an iPad hybrid.
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Fernandez: Ribery is a leader

The former Paris Saint-Germain boss has lauded the Bayern Munich winger after he masterminded les Blues' demolition of Australia, and hinted that the team was turning a corner.
Goal.com
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'The Walking Dead' Premiere Recap: It's Raining Zombies

And we get a first look at the new threat that the prison dwellers may not even know how to survive.
Fall TV
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Lost Kings: DNA Fails to Illuminate Royal Mystery

A skeleton buried under a parking lot. A grotesque mummy head. A gourd encrusted with mysterious blood.
LiveScience.com
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Officer involved shooting in Fayetteville ends a teen's life

An officer involved shooting occurred on Bertram Place in Fayetteville Sunday night and cost the life of 16-year-old.
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New Yorkers miss chance to own an original Banksy for just $60

The latest part of Banksy's multi-day New York City art show saw the street artist covertly put his art on sale at just $60 a piece. Although it's difficult to put a value on the stenciled works, collectors' appetite for original Banksy art is generally insatiable, and even the safest estimate…
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Pilgrims flock to Fatima shrine in Portugal

Lisbon (AFP) - Nearly two hundred thousand Catholic pilgrims on Sunday gathered at Fatima, one of Christianity's most visited shrines, the sanctuary in Portugal said.
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Report: Jazz may be interested in Bulls' Teague

According to a tweet from ESPN's Marc Stein, the Utah Jazz may be looking to trade for Bulls point guard Marquis Teague.
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3 Movies That Could Break Avatar's Box Office Record

'Avatar' pulled in nearly $2.8 billion at the box office, could a new 'Star Wars' break its record?
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iPhone 5s and 5c approved for China Mobile, the world's biggest carrier

Apple's mission to bring the iPhone to the world's largest mobile operator has apparently dragged on since 2007. Now, however, it finally looks as if Tim Cook's latest round of secret negotiations has paid off. TENAA, China's equivalent to the FCC, has released documents clearing a pair of iPhones…
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Iran rejects West's demand to ship out uranium stockpiles

Iran on Sunday rejected the West's demand that it send sensitive nuclear material out of the country but signalled flexibility on other aspects of its atomic activities that worry world powers, ahead of ...
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Ex-US Rep. Gabby Giffords attends NY gun show

A smiling Gabrielle Giffords toured rows of tables loaded with rifles and handguns in her first visit to a gun show since surviving a 2011 shooting, and pleaded afterward for people to come together to ...
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'The Mentalist' Recap: A Different Shade of Red Wedding

Rigsby and Van Pelt finally tie the knot on tonight's episode.
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Elon Musk's Grasshopper rocket makes its highest leap to date

Elon Musk's quest to build a rocket that can be reused after delivering its cargo is getting closer to the atmosphere's upper reaches. A new video from SpaceX shows the Grasshopper rocket reaching its highest point to date: 744 meters. The test flight comes a month after Musk demonstrated the…
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Richard Branson denies quitting UK for tax reasons

U.K. billionaire Richard Branson mounted a swift online defence of his decision to move to his private Caribbean island retreat, claiming he was not quitting the U.K. for tax but for lifestyle reasons....
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Texas upsets No.12 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry (17 photos)

Case McCoy led the Texas Longhorns in a 36-20 victory over the ranked Oklahoma Sooners. The Longhorns will take home the coveted golden hat trophy.

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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Attend Bootcamp Class Together

Kim Kardashian and beau Kanye West took some time out from baby North West to attend bootcamp class together on Friday, Oct. 11
Us Weekly
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Impeachment on the Cheap

Republicans have lost at the ballot box and the Supreme Court, so they’ve decided to nullify President Obama another way: keep his government from working, period.
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RG3 says offense 'close' but 'close doesn't do it'

Robert Griffin III was close to his 2012 self for some of the Dallas game but, as he said, close wasn't good enough.
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5 Things to Know About China's New Aged Care Law

5 things to know about China's new aged care law and similar laws across the world
ABC News
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Airbus Sees A380 Demand Recovering After Wing Issues Hurt Sales

European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. expects demand for the Airbus SAS A380 superjumbo, the world’s biggest passenger plane, to recover after issues with the wing and the global financial crisis hurt ...
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U.S. justices to hear race case; one side has two voices

By Joan Biskupic WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will delve into a decades-old debate over university admissions policies that favor racial minorities, hearing a Michigan case that picks up where the justices left off last session in a dispute from the University of Texas.…
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India cyclone survivors return home to destruction

Gopalpur (India) (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of people who fled India's strongest cyclone in 14 years returned home to scenes of devastation Monday, as survivors stranded at sea during the storms were finally rescued.
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Hundreds of thousands celebrate Rio's 18th Gay Pride

"We used to have fear to go out on the street," says one of Rio's LGBT Pride attendees, adding "we have the same rights as any other person," 18 years into the tradition. Gavino Garay reports.
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UN agency urges China to drop HIV spa ban

Beijing (AFP) - The United Nations' AIDS agency Monday condemned a draft Chinese regulation to ban HIV-positive people from spas and public bathhouses, as campaign groups expressed outrage over the proposal.
AFP
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3 of the Highest-Paying Jobs for the Future

Some jobs may not exist by 2020, but here are some that are growing and pay well.
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Boston Red Sox beards (7 photos)

The squalid beards are mere facades. Do not be fooled. While the Boston Red Sox continue to make facial-hair history by growing the most dreadful collection of beards this side of a hockey locker room, they're leeching attention from a far more important cranial feature: what's inside their heads.…

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SpaceX Grasshopper Makes Its Highest Hop Yet

Experimental reusable spacecraft achieves new altitude record.
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Meatless Mondays: Pure and Simple Broccoli Soup

We’re getting to the time of year when cool-weather crops are at their peak. It’s this season when pumpkin tastes, well, like pumpkin and doesn’t benefit from the over-use of spices that we so often cover it with. It’s the time when apples taste like apples and Brussels’ sprouts are at their best.
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Timothy Bradley Gets No Respect? He Only Has Himself to Blame

COMMENTARY | One of the stories being tossed about prior to Saturday's Timothy Bradley-Juan Manuel Marquez bout was regarding how Bradley just can't seem to get the respect he deserves. And that same story is being pushed, even after his split decision win over Marquez.
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5 Foods that Make You Smarter

Everyday foods to sharpen your brain
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Apple’s Latest iPhones Could Be the Most Disappointing in the Company’s History

There are problems with Apple's new iPhones, and that could open the door to Samsung and other handset makers that use Google's Android.
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Dying Ohio man on gurney leads daughter down aisle

Scott Nagy was dying of urethral cancer, but still planned on giving his daughter away.
USA TODAY
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Tony Romo gives Cowboys fans hope, which might just be the cruelest jab of all

What are we to make of Tony Romo? A week after pulling the most Romo-like move ever, setting a franchise record for passing and throwing five touchdowns in a loss, here he was back in the national spotlight, taking on … Continue reading →
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10 Things You Should Know About Feeding Your Pet

If you're like most pet people, this post should strike a chord because, at some point in your life, you'll live with a pet whose weight or appetite is problematic.
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Serbians buy 'solidarity meal' for poor

Belgrade (AFP) - Every morning at rush-hour in a Belgrade bakery, Lidija Milanovic buys her usual breakfast -- two croissants. But she takes only one, leaving the other for someone who cannot afford it.
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Kristin Cavallari Says She and Jay Cutler Are "Doing All the Necessary Things to Get Pregnant"

Kristin Cavallari revealed on Oct. 11 that she and hubby Jay Cutler are "doing all the necessary things to get pregnant" and give 14-month-old Camden a sibling
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Fall Night Sky Guide: Eclipses, Comets, Meteor Showers and More

The fall night sky in the Northern Hemisphere brings a veritable harvest of amazing celestial sights and this year is no different, but you do need to know when to look up to see them.
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Were Close To Harnessing Nuclear Fusion - Discovery News

Nuclear fusion is AMAZING. It's set to revolutionize the way we power almost everything on the planet. And scientists are closer than ever to achieving a sustained fusion reaction. Trace tells you just how close these pioneering scientists really are.
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Jay Z Rides London Underground With Chris Martin, Timbaland, and Yankee Players Robinson Cano and CC Sabathia: Picture

Jay Z was spotted riding the London underground alongside famous pals Chris Martin, Timberland, Robinson Cano and CC Sabathia on the way to his show at the O2 Arena on Saturday, Oct. 12 -- see the picture
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Your Ride: 1968 AMC AMX

In 1968, the AMC AMX was regarded as one of the best American sportscars in the market. With a top-end, 315-hp V8, it had power, with a fastback, two-door layout, it had styling, and with a niche market, it drew in hoards of young buyers that not even the Mustang nor the Corvette could match. [...]
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Iranian Jews urge Obama to seize on Rouhani overtures

Tehran (AFP) - Tehran’s Jewish community has urged US President Barack Obama to seize an "unrepeatable" opportunity to mend fences with Iran now that a reputed moderate holds the Islamic republic's presidency.
AFP
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ABC to Show Pixar's 'Toy Story of Terror' Before Halloween

Pixar Animation Studios is extending its reach from theaters to television with the TV film "Toy Story of Terror!" showing on ABC on Oct. 16.
The Wall Street Journal
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Ferruccio Lamborghini's twin-twelve Riva speedboat restored [w/video]

Everyone knows that Lamborghini makes exotic sportscars, but true aficionados are also well versed in the other types of machinery that has worn the Raging Bull emblem. There are the tractors, of course, with which founder Ferruccio got his start, but the company has also marinized its high-revving…
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A Day After Getting Pushed Around, Nets Get Feisty (With Each Other)

When a fight broke out during a Nets practice on Sunday, everybody, including coach Jason Kidd, thought it was a good thing.
The Wall Street Journal
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Abigail Hernandez Search Intensifies

The parents of a missing N.H. teen plea for her safe return.
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My Creditor Sold My Debt to a Collection Agency. What Should I Do?

A look at your options when things go sour.
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5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Monsanto

Some say Monsanto is the world’s most evil corporation. Even if that’s the case, the following five facts might be surprising.
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Police Release Image of Man Wanted for Questioning in Madeleine McCann Case

Police Have Announced New Leads in Missing Girl Case
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Microsoft Took a Big Risk With Windows 8 and It's Starting to Backfire

By building its own hardware, Microsoft has alienated key allies like Hewlett-Packard, and Google is poised to benefit.
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Adrian Peterson returns to the field (18 photos)

Grief is personal. Grief can't be defined by somebody at home watching on television. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson returns on Sunday, two days after his 2-year old son died after allegedly being beaten by the boyfriend of the boy's mother. Some people might not understand that.…

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Sunday Dinner: The Best and Easiest Italian Recipes

Have a delicious Italian feast for dinner tonight
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10 things Coke, Pepsi, and soda industry won’t say

While soft-drink sales may have lost fizz, soda isn’t going away any time soon. A decade ago, 80% of Americans consumed at least one such beverage every two weeks. Today, 72% continue to do so.
MarketWatch
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Vettel on course to rewrite F1 record books

By Alan Baldwin SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - With Sebastian Vettel's fourth successive Formula One title now just a formality, the more intriguing question is whether the Red Bull driver can go on to match a record that has stood for 60 years. The 26-year-old should become the sport's youngest…
Reuters
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Will, Kate and baby Prince George star in new books

Publishers think the royal family can sell books, so get ready for more.
USA TODAY
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Italy plans refugee operation as latest boat lands

Rome (AFP) - Italy on Monday planned a large-scale deployment of forces in the Mediterranean to manage the influx of asylum seekers as the latest boatload carrying 137 migrants arrived on its shores.
AFP
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5 things to know after Seattle beats Titans 20-13

SEATTLE (AP) -- Richard Sherman matched strides with Tennessee's Nate Washington, in a far better position to make the catch than the player the pass was intended for.
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David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson: We're Open to a Third X-Files Movie

Could there be a third X-Files movie? If stars Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny have anything to say about it, definitely.
TV Guide
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German bishop under fire for spending now in Rome

BERLIN (AP) — A German bishop under fire for lavish spending has traveled to Rome for talks at the Vatican, church officials said Sunday, placing his future in the hands of a pope who has espoused a simple lifestyle.
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6 Great Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

6 delicious chicken pot pie recipes everyone will love
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Ortiz once again proves he's made for the moment

Bases loaded, two out, eighth inning, and your team trails by four. Is there anybody you'd rather have up more than David Ortiz? Anybody at all? "That's a rhetorical question, right?" responded Will Middlebrooks. Middlebrooks is only in his second season in the big leagues, but he…
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Arrest made in 1991 'Baby Hope' killing

Police say the decades-old cold case killing of four-year-old girl finally solved
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Racial Politics Have Been Successful

Racial and ethnic polarization are all we have seen from the Obama administration for the last five years.
The Wall Street Journal
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UK police explore new line of investigation over missing McCann

LONDON (Reuters) - Police conducting a global search for Madeleine McCann, the British girl who disappeared in 2007, have come up with a new version of events surrounding her suspected abduction and want to question one unidentified man in particular. McCann, then aged three, went missing from her…
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UFC champ Georges St. Pierre may retire after November fight

On Nov. 16, UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will defend his belt against Johny Hendricks. According to GSP’s head coach, Firas Zahabi, the champ is hungry and motivated right now but there is no guarantee that he will be … Continue reading →
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Taliban leader says group to fight US-Afghan deal

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The secretive leader of the Afghan Taliban pledged on Monday that his followers will keep fighting if the government in Kabul signs a crucial security deal with the United States.
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Yeun: New Threats for 'Walking Dead' Survivors

Steven Yeun says zombies and crazy people aren't the only threats facing 'The Walking Dead' survivors now - and talks Glenn's tribulations and state of mind. (Oct. 13)
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Xbox One Vs. PS4: The Top 10 Next-Gen Video Games

The top-ten next-gen only video games coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Forbes
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A Cold Case Heats Up With One Tip

It was the tip New York City investigators had sought for more than two decades. A disturbing conversation with an acquaintance in a laundromat led to an identity—and an arrest—in the Baby Hope case.
The Wall Street Journal
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After Week 6 Loss to the Detroit Lions, is it Time for the Cleveland Browns to Bench QB Brandon Weeden?

COMMENTARY | The Cleveland Browns have some hard decisions to make this week.
Yahoo Contributor Network
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Fall TV Season Delivers a Mixed Bag in Prime Time

The networks have experienced a slight improvement in prime-time viewing this fall, but the landscape is still treacherous for new shows, several of which have been pulled after just two episodes.
The New York Times
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Team Report - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

Momentum on Cards' side now
The SportsXchange
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Crovitz: ObamaCare's Serious Complications

For the IRS alone, implementing the law involves 47 different statutory provisions.
The Wall Street Journal
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Riot police break up party in Wash. college town

SEATTLE (AP) — Hundreds of college-age revelers in Washington state — thwarted in efforts to continue a large party — threw projectiles at police who responded with pepper spray to disperse them, authorities said.
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AP Top 25 college football rankings: Upset Saturday leads to poll commotion

A busy week of upsets in college football has led to a wildly different AP Poll in Week 8 -- while the teams in the Top 25 remain largely the same, the order has significantly shifted, with the SEC becoming the first team to ever have eight teams ranked at once in the regular season. And this…
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Comcast to Offer Netflix on Set-Tops? Three Reasons It Makes Sense

Netflix has been a quasi-competitor to Comcast, whose cable bundle looks pretty steep compared with Netflix’s low $7.99 monthly price for a wealth of on-demand entertainment options. Now Netflix is in early-stage talks with Comcast and other cable operators including Suddenlink Communications to…
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France to increase troops in Central African Republic

By John Irish and Paul-Marin Ngoupana BANGUI (Reuters) - France will boost its troop presence in the Central African Republic by the end of the year under a forthcoming U.N. resolution to help prevent the country from spiralling out of control, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Sunday. Fabius…
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Kyle Busch: 'We need wins and we can't win'

It was a paradox of emotions for a pair of Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Walt Disney's Newest Box-Office Hero Is About to Get Murdered

“The Fifth Estate” faces a tough competitor in “Carrie."
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Foles leads Eagles over winless Buccaneers 31-20

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Nick Foles is performing like a starter even if he and Chip Kelly aren't ready to say the second-year pro has played well enough to be the Eagles' No. 1 quarterback.
The Associated Press
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'GTA Online' Wants To Give You Free Money

Rockstar is offering a "stimulus package" to get players back into the game after early technical glitches.
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Former NFL star Hines Ward completes IRONMAN triathlon(7 photos)

Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Hines Ward added a new title to his resume Saturday in Hawaii. Not content with the titles of football and dancing star, Ward now is an Ironman. The two-time Super Bowl winner finished one of the world’s most challenging triathlon courses in 13 hours, 8 minutes and…

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Lin leads Rockets in Taiwan; top Pacers 107-98

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- It was a perfect homecoming for Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin in Taiwan.
The Associated Press
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Heartbreaking Photos Show What It's Like to Be Gay in Russia

A gay rights rally ended in violence yesterday in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. 15 activists tried to hold a public demonstration in honor of International Coming Out Day, but were met by about 200 anti-gay protestors.
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Arizona Cardinals: Proving the Critics Right with Sloppy Loss Vs. 49ers

COMMENTARY | The critics looked at the Arizona Cardinals' record of 3-2 as an aberration more than anything else. After all, they beat Detroit, Tampa Bay and Carolina -- not exactly stiff competition. Week 6 would provide an opportunity to shut up some of the doubters.
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Owen Wilson Expecting Baby With Married Fitness Trainer Caroline Lindqvist

Owen Wilson is preparing to welcome a baby with his married former trainer Caroline Lindqvist; he's also dad to son Ford, 2, with ex-girlfriend Jade Duell
Us Weekly
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This $29 Billion Obamacare Roadblock Is What's Keeping the Government Shut Down

Despite GDP nearing $16 trillion, the political debate over a tax that will collect a paltry $29 billion over a 10-year period has ground our government to a halt. Find out what's behind this tax, its ...
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Dodgers trade rumors: Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp will be available in offseason deals, per report

The Los Angeles Dodgers will make outfielders Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp available for a trade during the offseason, reports Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
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India seizes armed 'anti-piracy' ship owned by U.S. security firm

By Anupama Chandrasekaran CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - India has detained an armed ship operated by a U.S. maritime security company and the 35 people on board for failing to produce papers authorizing it to carry weapons and ammunition in Indian waters, the coast guard said on Sunday. Coast Guard…
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Take a Number: Eli Manning Earns Ryan Leaf Comparisons

Manning has thrown 15 picks in 229 attempts this season, for an interception rate of 6.6%. That's the worst rate in quite some time.
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Oscar Race Begins at New York Film Festival

Though it boasts no coveted top prize and takes place 2400 miles from Hollywood, the New York Film Festival is still, 51 years later, a premiere preview of the prestige season’s top films — and this year is no exception. Yes, fancy foreign fare, including ...
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Africa's ICC ultimatum poses dilemma for West

Nairobi (AFP) - The African Union's demand for the International Criminal Court to defer trials against Kenya's leadership is unlikely to get UN Security Council support but poses a dilemma for Western powers, analysts say.
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'Saturday Night Live' Best and Worst Sketches: Bruce Willis Throws a 'Boy Dance Party'

So much has happened in the 24 years since Bruce Willis hosted "Saturday Night Live." But one thing hasn’t changed: Willis is as charming and quietly funny as he was back then.
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Google Nexus 7 vs. Apple iPad Mini

Google's new Nexus 7 features a high-resolution display that makes Apple's current iPad Mini look poor in comparison. Will Apple's smaller tablet get upgraded to a Retina display this year?
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Military activists protest shutdown at WWII memorial

A group of veterans protested outside the White House, over the closure of the World War II Memorial during the shutdown.
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Panthers-Vikings: What we learned

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Carolina Panthers were celebrating inside the visiting locker room Sunday afternoon at Mall of America Field.
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Disney's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Just Created its First Supervillain

A supervillain was born in the third episode of Disney's Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Here's what fans need to know.
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In a Weekend of Upsets, Alabama and Oregon Stand Tall

The argument that these teams deserve to play for the national championship is not new, but the matchup still hasn't happened: Oregon and Alabama have never faced each other.
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US Man Found Hanged in Egypt Jail Cell

James Lunn had Been Arrested on August 28 for Breaking Curfew.
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Premiere Week Live+7 Ratings: Networks In Positive Territory, ‘Agents Of SHIELD’, ‘Big Bang’ & ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Post Biggest Gains

Here is some good news for the broadcast networks — viewers are not abandoning broadcast, they are just taking their sweet time watching the shows. The Live+7 ratings for premiere week came out today, and it painted a pretty good picture — all nets were up or flat vs. last fall. Compare that with…
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LA church fire: Parishioners hold 1st Sunday service since blaze

Parishioners of Crouch Memorial Church held worship services on the first Sunday since a fire destroyed their sanctuary.
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Did the Patriots get away with holding on the game-winning touchdown?

The last few drives of the Patriots' 30-27 win over the Saints was three minutes of frustration and magnificence, especially for the Saints and their fans. The image below isn't going to make the loss any easier for Saints supporters to handle. We present it only as an artifact, without comment one…
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Malaysia Catholic newspaper loses fight to use 'Allah'

Putrajaya (Malaysia) (AFP) - An appeals panel ruled Monday that a Malaysian Catholic newspaper could not use "Allah" to refer to the Christian God in a case that sparked attacks on places of worship three years ago.
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Ballot Breakdown: Stanford falls, SEC sets record

Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 7 of the regular season.
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Senate Democrats Press New Front in Budget Battle

Senate leaders attempting to avoid a U.S. debt default remained at loggerheads Sunday and escalated the standoff by reopening the contentious issue of automatic spending cuts.
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Steelers get 1st win, beat Jets 19-6

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers were tired of seeing that dreadful zero in the win column.
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Iran hopeful Geneva talks can lead to 'nuclear roadmap'

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister and chief nuclear negotiator Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced hope Tehran and world powers can agree in talks this week on a road map towards resolving their nuclear stand-off, but warned the process would be complex. The negotiations about Iran's nuclear…
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Britain relaxes visa rules for Chinese visitors

Britain announced simplified visa application rules Monday that it hopes will entice more high-spending travelers from China, as the two sides eased a spat over the Dalai Lama that had disrupted economic ...
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Social Security increase among lowest in decades

Another year, another small raise for millions of people who rely on Social Security, veterans' benefits and federal pensions. Preliminary figures suggest next year's benefit increase will be roughly 1.5 ...
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Charlie Hunnam 'All Smiles' At Wedding After Fifty Shades Of Grey Exit News

Charlie Hunnam seems to be at peace with his decision to leave Christian Grey behind. After news of his departure from the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film broke on Saturday, the "Sons of Anarchy" star was reportedly in good spirits at a wedding that evening.
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Rodgers, Packers squeeze past Ravens 19-17

BALTIMORE (AP) -- For much of the afternoon, Aaron Rodgers was ducking oncoming linemen and misconnecting with hurried throws.
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Bruce Jenner Goes Ballistic On Paparazzi

Bruce Jenner Goes Ballistic On Paparazzi.
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Israel freezes Gaza supplies after 'terror tunnel'

Ein Hashlosha (Israel) (AFP) - Israel on Sunday froze the shipment of building materials into Gaza after discovering a sophisticated "terror tunnel" into the Jewish state from the Palestinian territory, a defence official said.
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Hollywood Steps Up Security to Keep Scripts Secret

Hoping to stop leaks, filmmakers are going to extreme lengths to protect screenplays.
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2013 BCS Top 25 rankings projections, Week 8: How high for Missouri?

After six weeks of relatively upset-free football, and no major shocks so far, the 2013 college football season was put on its ear in Week 7. A few teams -- Stanford, Oklahoma, Michigan -- were stunned and knocked from the league of unbeatens by unranked teams, but Missouri, perhaps the most…
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NASCAR Charlotte 2013: Mysterious debris caution foils Jimmie Johnson

It was a race Jimmie Johnson knew he should have won; just as well as he knew he should be leaving Charlotte Motor Speedway with the points lead.
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How ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’s’ Charlie Hunnam Casting Debacle May Help the Film

Was Charlie Hunnam’s surprise exit from “Fifty Shades of Grey” a result of performance anxiety?
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Obama Shoots Down House Proposal: Senate Up To Bat

All heads turn towards the Senate for an acceptable solution to the shutdown and borrowing authority standoff after Presidents Obama's rejection of the the GOP's House proposal Friday.
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Mass evacuation saves Indian lives as cyclone leaves trail of destruction

By Sruthi Gottipati and Jatindra Dash GANJAM/BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - A mass evacuation saved thousands of people from India's fiercest cyclone in 14 years, but aid workers warned a million would need help after their homes and livelihoods were destroyed. Cyclone Phailin was expected to…
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Fired Up Fans presented by Buffalo Wild Wings - Week 6 (29 photos)

Buffalo Wild Wings presents Fired Up Fans. We have scoured the photos and found the craziest, cutest and best NFL fans. Did your favorite team's fans make the cut?

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Iran eyes more ministers' talks on nuclear issue

Tehran (AFP) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said a ministerial meeting with the P5+1 countries would likely be necessary following talks in Geneva this week aimed at reaching accord over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Here's A Sign Of Just How Much The Government Shutdown Has Blown Up In The Republican Party's Face

Senate leaders are still reportedly negotiating...
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Vietnam Seeks to Boost Political Trust With China During Li Trip

Vietnam pledged to boost “political trust” with China during Premier Li Keqiang’s visit, as the two Communist countries focus on building economic ties and calming territorial tensions.
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Cowboys-Redskins: What we learned

ARLINGTON, Texas -- A bend-but-don't-break defense and a huge special teams performance carried the Dallas Cowboys to a division win Sunday night.
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Disney Will Cash In on "Star Wars" Sooner Than You Think

At New York Comic-Con, fans get a closer look at "Star Wars Rebels."
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Houston Texans are arguably NFL’s most disappointing team after 38-13 loss against St. Louis Rams

The Houston Texans were expected to be in contention for the NFL’s most prestigious prize. Houston advanced to the AFC divisional playoff game last year. Houston added safety Ed Reed, which was supposed to be the final component to an … Continue reading →
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Postseason cuties - MLB players and their kids (12 photos)

Baseball has a long season, especially for these players who have made it to the postseason. These players still make time to spend with their kids. Catch photos of these dads and their adorable children during the postseason workouts. These future MLB players will steal your heart!

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The Mentalist: Did Rigsby and Van Pelt Finally Say "I Do"?

[Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Sunday's episode of The Mentalist . Read at your own risk!]
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Mark Ingram Should Never Start for the New Orleans Saints Again

COMMENTARY | When he returns from injury, RB Mark Ingram should stay on the New Orleans Saints' sidelines.
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2013 NHL fights (21 photos)

Ice hockey is one of the most violent sports around. Fighting is part of the game and NHL players have to be ready to hold their own on the ice. Catch photos of the brawls from around the NHL.

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Amber Alert remains for 5 boys from NM youth camp

HILLSBORO, N.M. (AP) — An Amber Alert remained in effect Sunday for five teenage boys reported missing from a rural New Mexico ranch for troubled youth, and state police said they believe they are in danger.
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Broncos lurch to 35-19 win over Jaguars

DENVER (AP) -- This one turned out to be more about ''if'' than ''how many'' for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.
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Angry Red Sox fan rips Tigers home-run ball out of another fan’s hands and tosses it back

Frustration gripped Fenway Park during the sixth inning of Sunday night's ALCS Game 2. The Detroit Tigers scored four runs and jumped out to a commanding lead while the Boston Red Sox offense still hadn't mustered a hit. When Alex … Continue reading →
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49ers ground and pound Cardinals into submission

SAN FRANCISCO – There was little deception and even fewer surprises for the 49ers, as they set out to extend their lead and take some time off the clock.
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Bruce Willis & Katy Perry No Match For Miley On ‘SNL’

Bruce Willis & Katy Perry — no match for Miley Cyrus. Saturday Night Live, with Willis hosting and Perry performing as musical guest, scored a 4.3/11 in metered-market households, and a 2.2/10 in adults 18-49 in the Local People Meters. Yes, the Willis/Perry SNL ranked as the No. 1 telecast of the…
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Dodgers have bigger problems than payroll

With Hanley Ramirez hurting and the Cardinals quieting the rest of their bats, the Dodgers return home seeking a victory in Game 3 of the NLCS.
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ALCS Game 2: Red Sox earn a dramatic 6-5 comeback victory to even series with the Tigers

Just like that, the Boston Red Sox have new life in the ALCS. The Red Sox pulled off a stunning 6-5 comeback victory Sunday night, evening their series with the Detroit Tigers at one game apiece. The Red Sox erased … Continue reading →
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Thousands March in AIDS Walk Los Angeles

Thousands took to the streets of West Hollywood on Sunday for the annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Erin Myers reports from West Hollywood on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013.
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Thousands turn out for the 2013 Chicago Marathon

Carey Pinkowski, Executive Director of the Chicago Marathon said "It`s a testimony to what a marathon is about and the people. They`re dedicated, focused, and committed. Marathon is a celebration of humanity and this is an example of that."
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