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Pilgrims head out of Saudi after hajj 'success'

Mina (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Some 1.4 million Muslim pilgrims from 188 countries started to leave Saudi Arabia on Thursday at the end of what authorities hailed as a successful and incident-free hajj.
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Sheriff Would Arrest Cyberbully Suspect's Parents If He Could

'If I Could, They Would Already Be in Jail,' Sheriff Grady Judd said
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Blake Lively Returning to Acting After Gossip Girl, Wedding, Replaces Katherine Heigl In Film

After shying away from the cameras since last year's series finale of Gossip Girl and her fall 2012 wedding to Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively is returning to acting in an upcoming romantic drama; She's reportedly replacing Katherine Heigl.
Us Weekly
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House Stenographer Yanked From Chamber Ranting About God, Freemasons

A House stenographer was pulled out of the House chamber while shouting into the microphone during Wednesday’s vote on a compromise bill to end the government shutdown and raise the debt limit. The woman was Dianne Reidy, an official reporter with the Office of the...
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Amid new attacks, Egypt's Copts preserve heritage

THE RED MONASTERY, Egypt (AP) — Locked inside a 6th century church in a desert monastery are some of the jewels of early Christianity — ancient murals in vivid pinks, greens and reds depicting saints, angels and the Virgin Mary with a baby Jesus, hidden for centuries under a blanket of black soot.
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Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman on Patrick Peterson: ‘He’s a way better athlete than I am’

Seattle Seahawks standout Richard Sherman is never shy about proclaiming he is the NFL’s best cornerback. Sherman is also not afraid to give another cornerback a compliment. Seattle will play against Arizona on Thursday, and the NFC West battle features … Continue reading →
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Embarking on the Haj

Millions of Muslims are in Mecca this week for the annual pilgrimage known as the Haj. Nathan Frandino explains.
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‘Fox & Friends’ Debates Whether Ranting House Stenographer Was Victim of Religious Persecution

Was the stenographer who started ranting about God during a vote to end the government shutdown on Wednesday the victim of religious persecution?
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UK retail sales rise more than expected in September

LONDON (Reuters) - British retail sales rose faster than expected in September, supporting hopes that the economy recorded strong third-quarter growth. Retail sales volumes rose 0.6 percent on the month ...
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'Transformers 4' director attacked on set in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - American director and producer Michael Bay was injured on Thursday in an attack in Hong Kong during filming for his latest Transformers movie. Two brothers surnamed Mak, aged 27 and 28, approached Bay on the set during filming for the American science fiction film and the…
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Biggest Star Ever Found Is Ripping Apart (Photo)

The largest star ever discovered may give scientists a better sense of how massive, dying stars seed the universe with the ingredients for rocky planets and even life.
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5 TV Shows Most Likely to Avoid the Axe This Season

Here are five new fall TV shows most likely to make the cut for a second season.
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IBM Selloff Makes It Dow’s Worst Stock Year to Date

A disappointing revenue showing from IBM (IBM) had shares of the tech giant suffering through a dismal trading session Thursday, punishing the stock with an abnormally harsh decline seldom seen in its trading history. It also meant the Armonk, N.Y., … Continue reading →
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Skip the Extra Cup of Coffee: 5 Healthy Foods to Boost Your Energy

To keep your energy up try snacking on one of these healthy foods
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5 Vehicles You Want That Car Thieves Don't

BOSTON ( MainStreet ) — Thieves steal a car in America every 43.7 seconds on average, but here's a look at five models you can buy that the bad guys rarely bother with. "These vehicles are less vulnerable," ...
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Is it Ever Okay for Your Kid to Dress as Another Ethnicity for Halloween?

Some of the most popular Halloween costumes represent other cultures: tons of kids dress up every year as Native Americans or as "Geisha Girls." In fact, those kinds of costumes are so popular that at least one costume supplier puts them in their "classic costumes" category: along with "robot" and…
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Thieves Bolt With Bounty of Beloved Bourbon

Some 65 cases of prized Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, worth $26,000, have been stolen from the distillery.
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Back to Work - Federal Government Reopened (12 photos)

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

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The Five 'Best' Horror Films That Flopped

I put "best" in quotations, because obviously what scares me is heavily subjective and may not do a thing for you. Having said that, there is a strange dichotomy in regards to the horror genre and the fans that flock to the cinemas. Up until recently, many of the best [...]
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Broncos vs. Colts: Betting odds, pick, preview & trends

The Indianapolis Colts are a perfect 7-0 SU and ATS in their last 10 games as a home underdog, and they get a chance to extend that streak against a team they have dominated against the spread.
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REPEAT-Floods devastate an already bankrupt and blood-soaked Acapulco

Gangland violence and looming bankruptcy had already all but obliterated the glitter of Acapulco before catastrophic flooding last month drove crocodiles onto the streets of the Mexican beach resort and ...
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Young couple quit jobs to build this glass house for $500

Plenty of natural sunlight isn't an unusual quality of a dream home. But what about a home built completely of glass so the light would never be hidden? For a pair of young artists, a beautiful sunset and a thoughtful conversation led to the construction of a breathtaking retreat in mountainous…
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Swiss crack case of parrot egg underwear smuggler

Geneva (AFP) - Swiss customs authorities said Thursday that they had arrested a bird specialist who smuggled the eggs of protected parrots in his underwear and travelled the globe trading in rare species.
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Time Lapse Footage Shows Australia Bushfire

Dozens of houses have been engulfed by a bushfire raging on the outskirts of Sydney, according to New South Wales fire officials. More than 90 fires are burning around the state. This video shows time lapse footage shot over two hours in Springwood.
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Soldier Behind NATO Twitter Account Accidentally Lets Everyone Know How He Really Feels About Afghanistan

This mis-Tweet from the official account...
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Giggs relishing Manchester United player-coach role

The 39-year-old says that he has not yet developed the aura of authority shown by the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson but is keen to learn his new trade with David Moyes.
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R.I.P. Character Actor Ed Lauter

The veteran actor played Peppy’s butler in Best Picture Oscar winner The Artist and appeared in Clint Eastwood’s Trouble With The Curve — some of the most recent roles in a prolific four-decade career. Ed Lauter died today of a rare form of cancer at his home in West Hollywood. He was 74. He had…
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Mythical yeti 'could be descended from ancient polar bear'

London (AFP) - A British geneticist said Thursday he may have solved the mystery of the yeti, after matching DNA from two animals said to be the mythical beast to an ancient polar bear.
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Chevy pits the Camaro Z/28 against the Mustang Boss 302

As we just learned in our Deep Dive of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, Chevy built this car with the track-focused Porsche 911 GT3 and Nissan GT-R owners in mind, but that doesn't mean the Camaro-Mustang rivalry is ...
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An Insider's Guide: 5 Secret Menu Items from Your Favorite Fast-Food Chains

Just ask — you never know!
Shine Food
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The Tea Party's Pyrrhic Victory

Antigovernment conservatives have triumphed in their crusade against spending. But success comes at a price
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Martin MacNeill Trial: Tough Case for Prosecution?

Dan Abrams and Nancy Grace discuss the trial of the doctor accused of wife's killing.
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France expels girl to Kosovo after class trip

MITROVICA, Kosovo (AP) — Leonarda Dibrani was finishing up a field trip when French police showed up at the bus, detaining the 15-year-old schoolgirl in front of her classmates before authorities expelled her to Kosovo because her family's asylum application had been rejected.
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How Late Author Tom Clancy Supported Private Spaceflight

Tom Clancy, the best-selling writer and master storyteller of military thrillers who died Oct. 1 at age 66 in a Baltimore hospital, was also an early supporter of entrepreneurial space.
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Ohio bill would compensate women held captive by Ariel Castro

By Kim Palmer CLEVELAND (Reuters) - A bill that would compensate three women held captive for nearly a decade in Ariel Castro's home in Cleveland came one step closer to becoming law on Wednesday. The measure was introduced a month after Michelle Knight, Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry and a…
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10 Years Later: Looking Back at Roddy Piper and Zach Gowen's WWE Feud

COMMENTARY | Roddy Piper is such a professional wrestling legend that he still occasionally appears on WWE programming after all these years.
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Anki Drive brings iOS videogame racing to real life for $199 (hands-on)Engadget
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Halloween crime display prompts 911 calls

Johnny Mullins' staged crime scene, complete with bloody corpses, looked so real, neighbors called 911.
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Which iPad Will Win Over the Holidays?

Analyst opinions have differed as to whether the iPad 5 or the iPad mini 2 will reign victorious this holiday shopping season.
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Cartoonist cartoon compares Redskins name and logo to Nazi swastika and Confederate flag

How offensive is the Washington Redskins logo? Well, according to longtime editorial cartoonist Tom Stiglich, it ranks up there with the Nazi swastika and Confederate flag, arguably two of the most recognizable symbols of racism and hatred in world history. … Continue reading →
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Turkey revealed Israeli spy ring to Iran: report

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Turkey deliberately blew the cover of an Israeli spy ring working inside Iran in early 2012 and dealt a significant blow to Israeli intelligence gathering, according to a report in the Washington Post on Thursday. There was no immediate comment from Israel or Turkey, but…
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Does Mercury Hold Clues to Birth of Earth's Moon?

LONDON — Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born, a scientist studying the planet says.
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Ryan Murphy: Glee to End Next Season, Reworked Series Finale Will 'Honor' Finn

Glee cocreator Ryan Murphy has made it official: The show won’t go on beyond next season. At a Paley Center event honoring FX Networks Wednesday night, Murphy confirmed that Season 6 will be Glee‘s last. He also revealed that Cory […]
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Is Your Breakfast Hurting Your Weight?

I don't really understand "breakfast food," at least not North American breakfast food. Here, it would seem our staples tend to be bowls of cereal, toast, maybe some pancakes or waffles and, occasionally, eggs, though many are still unnecessarily afraid of them.
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Timbaland's Wife Monique Mosley Files for Divorce After Five Years of Marriage

Monique Mosley has filed for divorce from her husband of five years, music producer and rapper Timbaland
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Laos Airlines crash (14 photos)

Bad weather is being blamed for the crash of a Laos Airlines plane which plunged into the Mekong river in southern Laos killing all 49 people on board, among them nationals of 10 countries. The ATR-72 turboprop plane flying from the capital Vientiane crashed at about 4.10 p.m. (0910 GMT) on…
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Man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy on oil patch

A man accused of participating in a violent drug trafficking ring in the North Dakota oil patch pleaded guilty Wednesday to drug conspiracy and weapons charges. Brian Dahl, 50, also known as Kodiak, is ...
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Paris student protest over immigrant expulsions

PARIS (AP) — Several hundred French teenagers erected barricades outside their schools and marched through Paris on Thursday to protest the police expulsions of immigrant families — including some of their classmates.
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Booker wins NJ Senate seat, says he's 'a scrapper'

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. senator-elect Cory Booker said Thursday he's ready to go to Washington and is not afraid if he "breaks dishes" trying to serve his constituents in New Jersey.
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The Ultimate Fighter 18 Episode 7 Notes: Dana White Does Damage Control

UFC president Dana White had to step in to prevent the animosity between Team Rousey and Team Tate’s coaching staffs from escalating out of control in the seventh episode of The Ultimate Fighter 18.Dana White Plays Peacemaker
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10 things Obamacare won’t tell you

Health insurance marketplaces are the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act. They are also its most misunderstood aspect.
MarketWatch
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This Drugstore Offers More Potential Than Its Peers

Investing in drugstores has been a profitable venture over the past several years. However, the landscape has recently changed, and you should consider investing in the strongest underlying company.
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Microsoft releases Windows 8.1, in restart

San Francisco (AFP) - Microsoft released Windows 8.1 on Thursday, after tweaking the operating system designed for various devices that had confused some users.
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White Collar's Tim DeKay: In Season 5, Peter and Neal 'Have Got to Address Their Relationship'

The tables have turned on White Collar. In tonight’s Season 5 premiere (USA Network, 9/8c), FBI agent Peter Burke is the one behind bars while con man Neal Caffrey concocts a scheme to free him. The aftermath will force the […]
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Congress ends US shutdown, avoids default

Congress reopened the U.S. government Thursday and signed off on more borrowing so America could pay its bills, quelling a deep political and fiscal crisis. But the deal only pushed the unsolved and bitter ...
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Jamaica police erasing gang murals in slums

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Black-clad police toting submachine guns entered the slum of narrow streets lined with wooden shacks and crumbling concrete buildings in Jamaica's capital. As usual, they were looking for fugitives, drugs and guns. But this time, they were also after a different quarry, one…
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Iconic Basilica Damaged By Earthquake

The Basilica de Santo Nino was one of 10 iconic churches badly damaged by the magnitude-7.1 earthquake that struck Philippines on October 15. Scores of people were killed in the earthquake which struck soon after 8am local time. Credit: Zamboolah Wigi Wigi.
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Andretti close to driver, engine announcements

Expect Wednesday’s announcement of the ABC Supply Wisconsin 250 at the Milwaukee Mile the first of several upcoming for Michael Andretti, the Andretti Autosport team, and the Andretti Sports Marketing arm, in 2014. The team locked up 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay to a contract…
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How to Use Sugar Substitutes (and Which Ones Are Worth the Swap)

By no means do natural sweeteners give us license to spoil a sweet tooth rotten, but they're an improvement over sugar. Here are our reviews of five alternatives.
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8 Insanely Impressive Car Collections

Here are eight of the most impressive car collections ever amassed by individuals.
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Here's More Evidence Android Phones Are Dumbphones In Disguise

Pretty good news for Apple.
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New York's horse and buggy losing ground to animal rights group

By Edith Honan NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Central Park horse and buggy ride, for decades an iconic New York experience along with a Broadway show or a visit to the Empire State Building, is facing extinction. Animal rights groups that had long argued horses do not belong in a congested, urban…
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Rescuers struggle to find Laos plane crash victimsAFP
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Workers for Newly Privatized Royal Mail Ready to Strike(8 photos)

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

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Stone Slams Obama’s ‘Tyranny’

Oliver Stone has a lot to say about what’s unfolded since his documentary The Untold History. From eavesdropping to exceptionalism, he tells Andrew Romano why America is sick.
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The incalculable luck of the 2013 Red Sox

It's an epithet to suggest that a team's been lucky in a single game, much less an entire season. Orioles fans bristled at the suggestion last year, when the O's went 100-2 in extra-inning games. The very notion disgusted me when I followed the '97 Giants, who were outscored. What does luck have to…
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7 Unexpected Ways to Improve Your Life ASAP

By Lauren Le Vine, REDBOOK.As someone who has recently starting seeing a chiropractor more often than her own family, I can personally attest to the dangers of being a professional sitter. So when Tom Rath's new book Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes landed on my desk, it felt…
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Bad News For Sony If DriveClub Does Indeed Get Delayed

The news of Ubisoft's Watch Dogs getting delayed was bad news for pretty much everyone, as that game was set to premiere for nearly every current and next-gen system, and affected all of their fall line-ups equally. But things could start to get a bit unbalanced if this latest rumor is [...]
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Experiencing Morocco as a woman traveling alone

MEKNES, Morocco (AP) — "So you travel ... only?" asked the woman sitting next to me in halting but intuitive English as we sat in the packed compartment on a train speeding through Moroccan farmland. We were the sole unveiled, unaccompanied women in the car.
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Home Downsizing Has Become More Difficult, But It Still Pays

A growing number of baby boomers who say they want to find smaller homes to save money are putting it off. Financial planners say it has become more difficult to downsize in recent years, but it can still ...
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10 States Where Credit Card Debts Are Going Unpaid

Let's take a look at the 10 states with the highest percentage of charged-off credit card debt in the U.S.
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Ex-Marcos aide on trial in NYC case of Monet work

A debt-ridden onetime aide to Imelda Marcos wrongly sold a hidden treasure: a $32 million Monet painting the former Philippine first lady had acquired and her country wants back, prosecutors said Wednesday ...
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Are You Part Iceman? Famous Ötzi Has 19 Living Relatives

Ötzi the Iceman, a stunningly preserved mummy found in the Italian Alps in 1991, has living relatives in the region, new genetic analysis shows.
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Typhoon and mudslides in Japan (17 photos)

A typhoon caused deadly mudslides that buried people and destroyed homes on a Japanese island on Oct. 16 before sweeping up the Pacific coast, grounding hundreds of flights and disrupting Tokyo's transportation during the morning rush. At least 14 deaths were reported and more than 50 people were…

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Disney World's first 'Avatar Land' concept art revealed

Walt Disney CEO Robert Iger first announced plans to build an Avatar-themed area at Disney World's Animal Kingdom park in 2011. Two years later, his company has released the first concept art of what the Florida-based attraction will look like.
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The Tastiest Way to Eat Butternut Squash: Pie!

Move over, pumpkin pie. A dollop of cream, a splash of brandy, and a dash of sweet spices will make this recipe your new go-to holiday dessert.
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Redesigned 2015 Cadillac Escalade Aims to Deliver Tailored Luxury

Cadillac has revealed its new 2015 Escalade and Escalade ESV models, and says the new full-size luxury SUVs are better than ever.
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Former Presidential plane lands Castle Air Museum in Atwater

A piece of presidential history arrived in Merced County.
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Watch A Racecar Blast Through an Italian Mountainside [video]

It has been many an automotive enthusiast’s dream to tear down a windy back road in a track-only racecar. Very few will ever have the money or resources to road-prep an open wheel racer, but for the rest of us, there is this on-board footage of a Formula-style racecar blasting down a mountain road.…
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Constitution Check: Is the Supreme Court only willing to work at the fringes of the Second Amendment?

Lyle Denniston examines evidence that the Supreme Court is not staying completely away from lawsuits involving gun rights.
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Man Surprises Wife With 50th Anniversary Corn Maze of Their Wedding Photo

One Ohio man took an unconventional approach when it came to a golden anniversary gift, surprising his bride of 50 years not with an oh-so-expected piece of gold jewelry but with 17 acres of golden corn carved into a maze outlining their wedding portrait. “He...
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Prince William steps in for queen at honors ceremony

Prince William practiced his sword moves to dub his first knights at honors ceremony.
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Chris Paul and J.J. Redick, now Clippers teammates, bury feud

For years, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick didn't care much for each other. This season, they'll start in the same backcourt.
Yahoo Sports
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Oregon to wear pink helmets and cleats for Breast Cancer Awareness

Oregon, which set the standard for unique uniform combinations, has done it again. The school and Nike announced Thursday that the Ducks would be wearing pink helmets, socks, gloves and cleats against Washington State on Saturday to honor and raise … Continue reading →
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Florida convicts sought after being released under false orders

ORLANDO (Reuters) - Florida authorities were searching for two convicted murderers on Thursday, who had been released from prison based on falsely modified court documents that indicated their life sentences had been reduced, state corrections officials said. Officials realized this week that the…
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First-Generation iPhones Are Now Collector's Items Worth Thousands

Some are calling the iPhone 2G a "collector's item".
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Why Warren Buffett's Goldman Sachs Stake May Mirror IBM

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Goldman Sachs and IBM have a lot in common right now. Both firms are suffering from weak top-line revenue growth, they have spent years repurchasing shares in what has been ...
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Whitney Cummings, Peter Berg Split After a Year of Dating

Comedienne Whitney Cummings and Peter Berg have split after a year of dating, sources reveal to Us Weekly
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JSC workers head back to work

NASA workers headed back to work after partial government shutdown ends
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Peyton Manning's silence on Jim Irsay says enough

Peyton's body language and non-answers on Wednesday were very telling.
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Law & Order: SVU Recap: Munch Says Goodbye in Style and Olivia Gets a Big Bump

[Warning: The following story reveals plot points from Wednesday's episode of Law & Order: SVU. Read at your own risk.]
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Tom Brady explains black eye

Disclaimer: Parts of this post may be NSFWOMWLTBC (Not Safe For Women Or Men Who Love Tom Brady's Cheekbones)...which we're told is a decent segment of the population. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has seemingly become as well known … Continue reading →
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4 of the Healthiest Peanut Butters to Eat

More than just a sandwich spread, peanut butter deserves a spot on your menu! But not all peanut butter is created equal. Here are our tips for finding the best peanut butter on the shelf.
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Redesigned Google Play Store for Android revealed in leaked images

Android users may soon see a redesigned Google Play Store, judging by newly leaked screenshots of an unreleased update. It's not what we'd call a drastic overhaul, but Google seems to be transitioning away from its current overlay menu system in favor of a slide-out navigation drawer. The company…
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'Black Hole Indigestion' Captured by Giant Radio Telescope (Photos)

A powerful radio telescope in Chile has peered deeply into the universe and captured an incredible sight: an ancient black hole chowing down on a massive snack.
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Morocco police repel hundreds storming Spanish border

Madrid (AFP) - Moroccan police drove back 400 African migrants who tried to rush across the country's border into Spain on Thursday, an official said.
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US Navy rescues African migrants (12 photos)

A US warship has rescued 128 migrants from an inflatable raft that was threatening to capsize in rough seas in the Mediterranean after a request from Malta, officials said Thursday. The USS San Antonio, which is equipped with an amphibious transport dock that can help in rescue operations, was…

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Harley-Davidson Recalls More Than 29,000 Motorcycles

Clutch may have difficulties disengaging, which could result in an accident.
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Stewart says 3rd surgery was for infection

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The third surgery on Tony Stewart's broken right leg was for an infection that ''popped up'' after the three-time NASCAR champion had begun walking a bit again.
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Budget group with Paul Ryan and Patty Murray starts 'common ground' search

The chairs of the new budget committee kicked off their first meeting Thursday morning over breakfast, eyeing a Dec. 13 deadline to come up with a long-term plan for taxes and spending. Patty Murray, the ...
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Windows 8.1 now available to download

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update is now available to download. Windows 8 users will see a notification in the Windows Store with a prompt to upgrade to the new operating system. Microsoft has added a number of improvements with this update, including built-in Bing search, smart SkyDrive syncing, and…
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LAX dry ice bombs set off for suspect's amusement - police

The dry ice devices were set off at Los Angeles International Airport for the suspect's amusement, police said.
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Top Videos: Berkley on Dancing, Bear Plays Tetherball, Game of Thrones Bad Lip Reading

This week, Jesse Spano was brought back to life! For one night only. Elizabeth Berkley gave Dancing with the Stars viewers a healthy dose of Saved by the Bell nostalgia, and a Boston police officer also got "so excited" during a Red Sox playoff game. NCIS: Los Angeles celebrated 100…
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5 California mayors advance pension reform plan

Mayors of five California cities have filed papers with the state to place an initiative on next year's ballot that would amend the state's constitution to allow local governments to negotiate changes ...
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Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 7 TNF: Andre Ellington/Rashard Mendenhall

Clarity has been lacking in the Arizona Cardinals backfield so far this season. Free agent signee Rashard Mendenhall and rookie draft pick Andre Ellington will both see time Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Jane Says: Eat Oats For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

“What’s the difference among steel-cut oats, old-fashioned oatmeal, the quick-cooking kind, and instant?”
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Why You May Want to Upgrade to the Apple iPhone 5s or 5c If You Travel Overseas

Apple iPhone 5s smartphones at the Wangfujing flagship store on September 20, 2013 in Beijing, China. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife) When the iPhone 5 was released last year, I wrote about the roaming problem among competing carriers with locked handsets and different frequency…
Forbes
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Federal Government Shutdown Benefits Art Museum (4 photos)

The U.S. federal government shutdown has forced the closure of monuments and tourist sites across the country, but it has brought some benefits to at least one private art museum. Hundreds of tourists who because of the shutdown could not visit the popular Fort Sumter National Monument, where the…

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Kandi Burruss on Kim Zolciak "Tardy for the Party" Lawsuit: "She Really Didn't Win"

Kandi Burruss tells Us Weekly that former Real Housewives of Atlanta costar Kim Zolciak "really didn't win" her court case for "Tardy for the Party" profits because "it's still going on"
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Jordan Spieth's amazing one-day trip to the top 2 golf courses in America

That professional golfers have a better life than you is not a new revelation. But 20-year-old Jordan Spieth is having a year that really illuminates just how good some of these world class players have it.
SB Nation
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5 foods you should splurge on at the supermarket

We promise: spend a little extra on these items and it will make a world of difference to your cooking–and your happiness. No joke.
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Alex Rodriguez Had Three-Ways With Prostitutes, New Book Claims: Report

According to Page Six, a new book claims Alex Rodriguez had three-ways with prostitutes while dating Cameron Diaz; his rep calls the allegations "false and defamatory"
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8 Things Congress Is Still Screwing Up

The government’s back in business. Woohoo. As if we should all congratulate members of Congress for doing their jobs. Sort of. The politicians, of course, will congratulate themselves for ending the budget impasse that began on Oct. 1, as if … Continue reading →
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Seeded pot set for World Cup draw with release of latest FIFA rankings

Italy will have to settle for an unseeded pot, while the Netherlands is also unlikely to be seeded for next year's tournament in Brazil barring a Jordan playoff upset of Uruguay.
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Graydon Carter Confirms Vanity Fair's 'Epic Takedown' Article On Gwyneth Paltrow Is Running

Gwyneth Paltrow has appeared on the cover of...
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The Ceiling Is Falling, Wall Street Scoffs at Chicken Little

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was correct in saying that the eyes of the world were on Washington this week, but he failed to mention that the men and women across the globe ...
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MSNBC hires Mia Farrow's son Ronan for show

A book deal, tabloid attention and now a new television show — it's a busy time in the public eye for 25-year-old Ronan Farrow. MSNBC announced Wednesday that it had hired Mia Farrow's son, a human rights ...
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Tearful court appearance for accused drunk driver

The woman police say was driving the wrong way on the Katy Freeway, causing a fatal crash, went before a judge
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Derrick Rose shines as Bulls win his first game back at United Center since knee injury (Videos)

For the first time in 537 days, Derrick Rose took the floor for a game at the United Center, thrilling Chicago Bulls fans en route to a preseason win.
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Cruz, Paul, Rubio among 18 Republicans who voted against the debt-ceiling bill

The bill to lift the debt ceiling and re-open the government was a contentious one within Republican ranks. Of the 46 Republicans in the upper chamber, 18 voted against the bill.
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Browns fan posts a funny ‘Quarterback wanted’ ad on Craigslist

There's nothing quite as sarcastic (and funny) as a Browns fan sick of his quarterback. Cleveland is not happy with Brandon Weeden. Seeing Brian Hoyer play well for a few weeks as Weeden's replacement didn't help. Hoyer suffered a season-ending … Continue reading →
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Now the Military Needs to Be Fixed

The shutdown is over but its harm to the military still needs to be repaired. Marine veteran Andrew Borene calls for the politicians responsible to own up and fix the situation.
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'Grand Bargain' probably won't happen: John McCain

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., told CNBC on Thursday that lawmakers should try the regular budget process for a change.
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Good news: Entertaining LCS will go six games

Both League Championship Series have become quite competitive. The Los Angeles Dodgers trailed their series with the St. Louis Cardinals by 3-1 until their 6-4 win at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.
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Ukraine's opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko (12 photos)

The daughter of Ukraine's jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko sees two years of pain and "psychological torture" ending for her mother with her departure to Germany for medical treatment by November 19 under a deal brokered by European envoys. The release of Tymoshenko, jailed for seven…

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UNVEILED: The $10 Million Royal Fantasy Bra Candice Swanepoel Will Wear in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Every year, around this time, Victoria's Secret dazzles us with a one-two-three punch--the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which will air on CBS this December 10th
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Snowden's Father: My Son Has More Secrets To Share

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The father of Edward...
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Is LeBron James clutch?

It's hard to believe that after two NBA Championships and MVP awards, it remains a question.
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Charlie Hunnam Was Being Paid Just $125,000 for Fifty Shades of Grey: Report

Charlie Hunnam was to be paid just $125,000 for playing Christian Grey in the hugely anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey film adaptation, according to a new report
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Fantasy football rankings, Week 7: Wide receiver options include Justin Blackmon, Josh Gordon making a move

We're back for another week of fantasy football wide receiver rankings.
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Would You Let Your Child Watch an R-Rated Movie? Brad Pitt Would!

Brad Pitt's new movie, 12 Years a Slave, is about to be released, but would he let his kids watch it? The film has an R-restricted rating, meaning that no person under 17 can watch the film without being accompanied by an adult.
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Michael Bay Attacked on ‘Transformers 4′ Set

Director and producer Michael Bay was attacked and injured on set while filming “Transformers 4″ in Hong Kong Thursday, Reuters reported.
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A look at legal pot rules in Washington, Colorado

The legal marijuana industries in Washington and Colorado will differ in some big ways. Washington is taxing pot highly and capping total production in the state at 80 metric tons. Colorado voters are ...
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How much credit does Jim Leyland deserve for Tigers' wakeup after lineup shakeup?

Jim Leyland doesn't want to be known as Leyland the Genius, just as he didn't want to be Leyland the Fool after David Ortiz's grand slam stole Game 2 away from the Tigers. More than anyone, Leyland tries to subscribe to the theory that this game is about the players. And it is. Almost everything is.
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Great-Grandmother Allegedly Robbed by Relative

North Carolina police issued an arrest warrant for the great-granddaughter of a 100-year-old woman.
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What Does Amy Poehler Really Think of Cecily Strong on SNL's Weekend Update?

Cecily Strong has filled some mighty big shoes over on Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" desk. Before her, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey — arguably two of SNL's finest female comedians — set a pretty high standard. So what does Poehler think of her successor?
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Get Ready: Chevrolet’s Camaro Z/28 Is Slated for Spring

The countdown is on for Chevy's new nuke on wheels.
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Did The NFL's New Blackout Policy Work?

PORTLAND, Ore. ( TheStreet ) -- We've made it to Week 7 of the National Football League season and every home game has been televised. That means the NFL's tweak to its blackout rule last year totally ...
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Casper Smart On Jennifer Lopez Split Rumors: 'Everything Is Good' (Exclusive)

Rumors of an impending split with Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart swirled this week, but on Wednesday's Access Hollywood Live Casper - whose real name is Beau Smart - squashed the reports of any relationships woes.
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NFL picks and predictions 2013, Week 7: Chargers vs. Jaguars

The Jaguars will host the Chargers in Week 7 and will attempt to get their first win of the season. The home team is 0-6 and has yet to come close to getting a victory. The Chargers, on the other hand, have been successful under new coach Mike McCoy and a revitalized Philip Rivers.More: For more on…
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You Won’t Recognize Neil Patrick Harris in His New Drag Role!

Get ready, Broadway — Neil Patrick Harris has taken the wig out of the box. NPH has posted the first promo photo of his turn in drag as the lead in Broadway's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and boy is … Continue reading →
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Michael Vick out against Cowboys, Nick Foles game-plan for a win

Certain guys are going to get the ball. DeSean Jackson. LeSean McCoy. They factor heavily into the Eagles’ game plan each week for obvious reasons. That’s about as predictable as Chip Kelly wants to be, however. As far as the … Continue reading →
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Package thieves in Hollywood possibly used mail master key - cops

Police say it appears that thieves who stole a package from a mailroom in Hollywood used a master key to enter the building.
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Windows 8.1: Microsoft’s Most Bipolar Operating System Ever

Windows 8.1 is the perfect operating system for a divided nation. With its refresh of the widely ignored Windows 8, Microsoft (MSFT) has beautified its fictional world of touchscreen PCs and added one superfluous tweak to mouse-bound desktop reality. Windows 8.1, in it's vaguely ambitious futility,…
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Katy Perry Reveals Kate Hudson Friendship; Singer's Real Name Is Katheryn Hudson!

Surprise BFFs? Katy Perry and Kate Hudson are good friends, the Prism singer said during a radio show on Tuesday, Oct. 15; the Hollywood pair often opt to stay in for game nights, and Perry's real name is actually Katheryn Hudson!
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Can a CBS Lineup Overhaul Reverse Troubling Trends?

Just one year removed from commanding the strongest Monday primetime network TV block, CBS is facing some tough decisions as its ratings sag.
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Game Scout: Florida at Missouri

KICKOFF: Saturday, 12:21 p.m. ET
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Rush Debut DVD From String-Heavy 'Clockwork Angels' Tour - Premiere

When Rush hit the road last year to support their new album, Clockwork Angels, they decided to do something they'd never done before: invite additional musicians onto their stage. The new material had[...]
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Week 7 Target Watch: AFC

Chet Gresham looks at the targets and touches for the AFC teams.
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Receiver Charles Johnson had been practicing with torn ACL

So how did the Browns end up signing a guy with a torn ACL from the Packers’ practice squad? The guy in question, receiver Charles Johnson, had a torn ACL that no one knew about. When a player is signed from another team’s practice squad, a physical isn’t given before the player joins the team. …
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Crisis in Syria (193 photos)

Car bombs and mortars have exploded close to the hotel where chemical weapons inspectors are staying in the Syrian capital in recent days, but officials said Thursday there is no way of knowing if the team is being deliberately targeted. Malik Ellahi, a senior official at the Organization for the…

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Mike Myers, Wife Kelly Tisdale Expecting Second Baby

Mike Myers and wife Kelly Tisdale are expecting their second child together, the actor's rep confirms to Us Weekly
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While GTA 5 Sales Boom, These 3 Video Game Franchises Are Still King

GTA 5 became the fastest video game to reach $1 billion in sales. Yet, it's still far from the highest selling video game out there.
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Week 7 Lames: Riddle me this, riddle me that, the Riddler goes splat!

Each week the Noise highlights 10 somewhat un-obvious names who he believes are destined to implode leave egg on his face. To qualify, each player must be started in at least 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post results, whether genius or moronic, the…
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49ers vs. Titans 2013 odds: San Francisco favored on the road

The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Tennessee Titans for their Week 7 matchup on Sunday. The 49ers are 4-2, and coming off of three straight victories, while the Titans recently got knocked back to .500 after two straight losses, including Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Kerry Washington to Host Saturday Night Live Amid Racial Casting Controversy

Kerry Washington will host the Nov. 2 episode of Saturday Night Live; cast member Kenan Thompson recently claimed that the lack of African-American women on the cast was due to a lack of quality black female comediennes
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Patriots vs. Jets 2013 odds: New England getting respect on road

The New England Patriots are hitting the road this Sunday to take on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium marking the second and final regular season encounter between the two this year.
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Kendrick Lamar Slams "Sensitive" Drake at 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, Plus the Complete Winners List

After his controversial guest verse on Big Sean's "Control," Kendrick Lamar took another dig at Drake during the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards
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Temporary deal reopens government after 16-day shutdown

The government reopened its doors Thursday after Congress approved a bipartisan measure to end a 16-day partial shutdown.
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Jay Ratliff issues statement on release from Cowboys

On Wednesday, the Cowboys released long-time nose tackle Jay Ratliff after he failed a physical. Just hours after his dismissal, the former Pro Bowl lineman released a statement through the team website. He expressed his thanks to the organization that drafted him in the seventh round of the 2005…
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Henninger: Obama Romneyizes the Republicans

The president is doing the same thing to Ted Cruz and the tea party that he did to the 1%.
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Kaepernick 'nails' diagnosis of foot condition

SANTA CLARA -- Finally, there’s a specific answer as to what ails 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
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The Red Sox may put Xander Bogaerts in the lineup for Game 5

The Red Sox have scored ten runs in four games, four of which came on David Ortiz‘s grand slam in Game 2. They could use some shaking up, and the Boston Herald reports this morning that that the shakeup could come in the form of Xander Bogaerts in the lineup. Third vs. short is a…
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Team Report - GREEN BAY PACKERS

Injured Packers heed WWII slogan
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Dershowitz throws the Constitution, figuratively, at Ted Cruz

Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz, a noted liberal, threw the Constitution figuratively at GOP Senator Ted Cruz on Tuesday night, as tensions flared in the debt-ceiling debate.
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Schoolgirl's deportation sparks new Roma storm in France

Paris (AFP) - France's Interior Minister Manuel Valls has defended the treatment of a 15-year-old Roma girl who was detained by police during a school trip and deported to Kosovo, amid an outcry within the ruling party.
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To the Rescue: 10 Ingenious Home Uses for Baking Soda(11 photos)

Tired of spending hundreds of dollars on fancy cleaning products? The solution to many household cleaning and freshening problems might be sitting in your cupboard right now—baking soda. | By Donna Boyle Schwartz, BobVila.com

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Bodies recovered in Mekong after Laos plane crash

PAKSE, Laos (AP) — Rescuers in fishing boats pulled bodies from the muddy Mekong River on Thursday as officials in Laos ruled out finding survivors from a plane that crashed in stormy weather, killing 49 people from 10 countries.
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Walter White and Jesse Pinkman could show up in 'Better Call Saul'

We may not have seen the last of Walter White. As Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan prepares for the spinoff series Better Call Saul, he tells The Hollywood Reporter that both Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who played Jesse, have expressed an interest in coming onto the new show in a cameo. "The…
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