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Police: Middle school shooter got gun from home

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say the student who opened fire on a Nevada middle school campus, wounding two students and killing a teacher, got the weapon from his home.
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Saudi clerics protest women driving, blame US


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Around 150 clerics and religious scholars held a rare protest outside the Saudi king's palace on Tuesday against fresh efforts by women seeking the right to drive, highlighting the struggle faced by reformers in the ultraconservative kingdom.
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Worns: Hummels at the right place for a major move

The Dortmund legend has no doubt that the current Signal Iduna Park favorite would prove to be a big hit at a place like Barcelona, where he has been rumored to be headed.
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James Cameron Has Found ‘Avatar’s Darth Vader: It’s Stephen Lang

EXCLUSIVE: Even though Stephen Lang‘s Col. Miles Quaritch character seemed to have run his course in 20th Century Fox’s Avatar, director James Cameron has revealed that Lang is not only returning for the sequel, he’s going to be part of the next three blockbuster films. It sounds like he’s the…
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Apple gives away Mac software, unveils iPad Air

By Poornima Gupta and Edwin Chan SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc (NSQ:AAPL) on Tuesday took the wraps off a slimmer faster tablet called the iPad Air and said it will give away Macintosh operating ...
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Driver Reports: Chase continues after shakeup

RELATED: Full Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup coverage
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Lamar Odom Paparazzi Confessions: Talks Health, Basketball and Marriage

Lamar Odom has finally spoken out. During a run in with a paparazzo on Monday (Oct 21), the 33-year-old athlete was eager to share his thoughts on health, basketball and his relationship with Khloe Kardashian-Odom. While he has had a tumultuous relationship with paps in the...
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Islamic police in Nigeria's Kano launch immorality crackdown

KANO (Nigeria) (AFP) - Police who enforce Islamic law in Nigeria's northern city of Kano have arrested 150 people in the last week, including for indecent dress, as part of a crackdown on immorality, a spokesman said Tuesday.
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The Dark Side To Europe's Freak-Out About Blonde Girls And Roma Families

Two of the biggest stories in Europe this week...
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Ferguson questions David Beckham's career choice

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson launches his autobiography and discusses David Beckham.
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5 Easy and Delicious No-Cook Dinners

Dinner's ready with no cooking required
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‘Jersey Shore’ Alum Pauly D Has a Daughter

Apparently, there is more to life now for Pauly D than GTL since he is a dad! The 33-year-old "Jersey Shore" star's rep confirms to omg! that Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio has welcomed a baby girl. The rep declined … Continue reading →
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Obamacare's Health Exchange Application Figures Are In: Do They Signal Success or Failure?

We get our first look at Obamacare's application figures for both state and federally-run health exchanges. Are they everything investors hoped they would be, or are ongoing glitches wrecking any chance ...
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Kanye West Rents Stadium for Kim Kardashian Proposal

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are engaged to be married, a source tells US Weekly. The rapper proposed yesterday, on Kardashian’s 33rd birthday, in front of friends and family at AT&T P[...]
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Meet Apple's New iPad Mini With Retina Display, Prices Start At $399

Considering that Apple's invitation proclaimed that were was "a lot to cover" today, it comes as no surprise that the announcement train is still chugging along. And after the usual weeks of ...
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Semi Shredded After Colliding With Train

Two people were taken to the hospital with just minor injuries today after a semi truck carrying a load of cars collided with a Metra train in the northern suburbs. The train was on its second stop. The first two passenger cars, the ones that made impact, hadn`t been loaded with passengers yet. No…
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'Affordable' 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA first drive

Starting at a tempting $29,900, the new-for-2014 CLA250 has something that’s quite foreign to American-market Benzes: front-wheel drive. And at first glance, it is more affordable than Mercedes’ ...
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For Sale: Balloon Rides to Near-Space for $75,000 a Seat

You don't have to climb aboard a rocket ship to be a space tourist anymore.
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Latest space tourism trip uses balloon to take passengers 100,000 feet up

You may soon have a less expensive way to get into space. A new space tourism venture plans to bring visitors 30km (about 100,000 feet) into the stratosphere in what is essentially a space-ready air balloon for $75,000. That's not high enough for the sensation of "weightlessness," but there should…
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Vatican halts remarriage debate before it starts

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday quashed hopes that there might be some wiggle room on one of its longstanding rules about the indissolubility of marriage, making clear that a recent German initiative on the matter was contrary to church teaching.
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No. 20 Gamecocks looking to upset No. 5 Missouri

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Steve Spurrier knows while South Carolina won't be the main attraction this weekend at fifth-ranked Missouri, he's hopeful that his 20th-ranked Gamecocks can drag themselves and several other Southeastern Conference East teams back in the divisional race with a win.
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7 Homesharing Safety Tips for Travelers

Rent With Caution NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — You've probably heard the buzz about homesharing websites like Airbnb.com, which connect travelers looking for a good deal and a cool place to stay with private ...
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What McDonald's New 'Dollar Menu & More' Means For Customers

On November 4, McDonald's will roll out the new...
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These Cities have the Lowest Tax Rates and Cost of Living

NEW YORK ( MainStreet ) — When Esther Liverani retired at 60 years old and moved from New York to Florida in the summer of 2011, she expected the orange state's lower tax rate to apply to her income tax ...
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Sandra Bullock Says Hollywood Made Her a Better Parent to Louis, Jokes With Ex Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves

After being praised for her parenting, actress Sandra Bullock credited Hollywood for making her a better mother to son Louis at the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards after joking with her ex Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves
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Sandy Damaged Women Prison to be Sold (9 photos)

The 153 women -- serving time for robberies, assaults and lesser crimes -- were evacuated a few days before the storm to upstate prisons and never came back. The flooding destroyed boilers and damaged electrical equipment, causing $600,000 in damage. The state's current budget called for the…

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Next Obamacare challenge one step closer to Supreme Court

A national hobby and crafts chain store has asked the Supreme Court to hear a case that will present the next big challenge to the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. It also may feature the same two people who argued the 2012 Affordable Care Act decision before the Justices.
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Syrian rebels battle army in Christian town

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces battled Tuesday with al-Qaida-linked rebels trying to capture an ancient Christian town north of Damascus, activists and the state media said.
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Should Velasquez vs. dos Santos Have Been Stopped Sooner? Dana White Wanted to Throw in the Towel

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez closed the book on the trilogy with former titleholder Junior dos Santos by stopping the Brazilian in the final round of their fight at UFC 166 on Oct. 19.
MMA Weekly
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Lexus, Infiniti get rare 'not recommended' reviews

Lexus and Infiniti, two Japanese luxury brands with well-established reputations for quality vehicles, have received an unflattering designation from Consumer Reports.
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Beatles Documentary Sparks $100 Million Lawsuit Against Sony/ATV

Whatever happened to “All You Need Is Love”? Oh yeah, right — not where busines is concerned.
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CrossFit Burns 12 Calories Per Minute, Study Finds

by Jessica Matthews for SHAPE.comWith nearly 10 million CrossFitters worldwide-60 percent of whom are women-many people can attest firsthand to the benefits of this high-intensity style workout program, yet little scientific research has looked at how effective it is. So the American Council on…
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Dodgers fire Don Mattingly’s hand-picked bench coach

Don Mattingly and the Dodgers appear headed for some sort of confrontation with one season remaining on his contract, but in the meantime Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports that bench coach Trey Hillman has been fired. Hillman joined Mattingly’s staff in 2011 after being fired as Royals…
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Beautiful China tourism pitch misfires amid smog

BEIJING (AP) — Forget all the headlines about eye-watering pollution in Beijing and Shanghai — the Middle Kingdom's latest tourism slogan invites visitors to "Beautiful China."
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Disney-Loving Couple Throws Secret Wedding on Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

One couple gave “happily ever after” new meaning after getting hitched recently on the Pirates of Caribbean ride at Disneyland.
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Bears tight end Martellus Bennett wants to punch Brandon Meriweather in the face

Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather joked about the fines he would likely receive after he delivered two vicious hits against the Chicago Bears this past Sunday. Bears tight end Martellus Bennett is not laughing. Meriweather received a two-game suspension by … Continue reading →
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Human rights advocates say US air strikes are recklessly killing civilians, call for investigation

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have issued a joint report accusing the United States of indiscriminately carrying out targeted killings in violation of international human rights law. "Between a Drone and al-Qaeda" documents six strikes in Yemen from between 2009 and 2013, showing a…
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18 Depressing Photos That Show Why Nobody Wants To Shop At Sears

Sears, once America's golden retailer, is a...
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Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock's Secret Marriage

The Grammy winner married her fiance in a small, intimate affair.
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Slimming down, speeding up: is Apple's iPad Air the tablet to beat?

Until today, the iPad hadn't changed much over the past two and a half years. It got a little faster, a little thicker, and its display a little sharper, but they were all piecemeal improvements on the same iPad design. But today Apple changed that. It drastically shrunk down the 9.7-inch iPad,…
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Ohio man who challenged gay marriage ban dies

CINCINNATI (AP) — John Arthur, who with his longtime partner helped lead a legal challenge to Ohio's ban on gay marriage, died early Tuesday, his attorney and a funeral home director said. He was 48.
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Why Does My Dog... Drop to the Ground when He Sees Other Dogs?

Dropping to the ground is "a play solicitation," says Sharon Crowell-Davis, DVM, DACVB, professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. Dogs use body language, including several play solicitations, to communicate their intentions.
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Philadelphia media is wondering just why the heck Kwame Brown is still on the 76ers

Former top overall pick Kwame Brown hasn’t played an NBA game since February 20. The Philadelphia 76ers center was signed as a creature comfort by the Doug Collins-influenced Sixers front office last year two a needless two-year deal, and the … Continue reading →
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AP Fires Third Staffer in Terry McAuliffe Fallout

The Associated Press has fired a third staffer in the fallout of an erroneous report about gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe.
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Islamist rebels fight army for Christian town in Syria

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Islamist rebels battled Syrian government forces on Tuesday to retain control of a historic Christian town which the insurgents has stormed a day earlier, residents said. "There is a huge on-off battle here now, the army even used fighter jets," said one female resident of Sadad,…
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State police continue to investigate Metlife fight

N.J. Burkett spoke to the father of the man in the Jets jersey who appears to punch a woman
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Bosnia digging up mass grave hidden for 20 years by Serb silence

By Daria Sito-Sucic TOMASICA, Bosnia (Reuters) - Forensics experts are excavating what may be the largest mass grave of ethnic cleansing victims in Bosnia, a site whose existence was known for years but exact location covered up by a Serb wall of silence, the state's missing persons office said.…
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Hurricane Raymond Seen from Space (Satellite Photos)

Hurricane Raymond has been menacing the Pacific coast of Mexico with heavy rains, strong winds, storm surge and rough surf. Before Raymond blew up into a major hurricane yesterday (Oct. 21), satellites snapped pictures of the nearly stationary storm.
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Apple OS X Mavericks 10.9 review

When Apple first unveiled Mavericks, the latest version of its desktop operating system, we noted one key takeaway: The company is committed to OS X. Meaning, those of you waiting for an altogether new experience will have to keep holding your breath. Like all the iterations before it, version 10.9…
Engadget55 mins ago
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The company threatening Apple, Google, and rock stars

As streaming music grows to prominence, is Pandora not only eating Apple for lunch when it comes to music, but also leaving nothing left for later?
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The Best Way to Transport a Car Cross Country

There are four ways to move a car cross-country: truck, train, hire a driver, or drive it yourself. We evaluate the costs of each.
At Home
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RATINGS RAT RACE: ‘Bones’ Ticks Up With Wedding, ‘The Voice’ & ‘Dancing’ Dip

Fox last night gave promising new drama Sleepy Hollow two extra weeks of Bones lead-in in November before a newcomer, Almost Human, comes into the Monday 8 PM slot. The Headless Horseman drama sure could use the reprieve because its fifth episode last Monday would’ve been the last original with a…
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Bolshoi dancer in dock as acid attack trial adjourned

Moscow (AFP) - A Bolshoi dancer and two co-defendants appeared in a caged dock on Tuesday accused of staging an acid attack on the head of the famed Moscow ballet troupe, before their trial was adjourned.
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Marcellus Shale gas growing faster than expected

Natural gas production from the Marcellus Shale region is growing faster than expected, according to a new federal report issued Tuesday. Marcellus production has now reached 12 billion cubic feet a day, ...
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Dancing With The Stars Recap: Who Went Home In Week 6?

There was a surprising elimination ceremony on Monday night's "Dancing with the Stars."
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Three NFL Teams Want To Trade For Browns WR Josh Gordon, The Player Who Could Change The Playoff Race

A month after trading Trent Richardson to the...
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Dubai inaugurates first phase of mega solar energy project

Dubai (AFP) - Dubai inaugurated the first phase of a solar energy park on Tuesday as the Gulf emirate seeks to diversify its energy sources, official Emirati news agency WAM reported.
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Week Seven Power Rankings

1. Chiefs (7-0; No. 2): With the Browns coming in on Sunday, the Chiefs will be in this spot for at least as many weeks as they had wins last season. 2. Seahawks (6-1; No. 3): When Percy Harvin returns, can there be a position higher than No. 1? 3. Colts (5-2; No. 6): So…
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2 years, no correction, and what's bad about that

In the past 25 years, the market has seen two such irrepressible bulls, and both ended, well, abruptly.
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IRS paid more than $110B in improper tax credits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service paid out more than $110 billion in tax credits over the past decade to people who didn't qualify for them, according to a Treasury report released Tuesday.
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Giuliana Rancic Talks RPM Italian, Chicago Steak Restaurant Expansion

Giuliana Rancic tells Us Weekly all about her and husband Bill's restaurant RPM Italian and their plans for RPM Steak in Chicago
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US, Afghans confident troop agreement will pass

BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S and Afghanistan officials say they are confident that tribal elders and the Afghan population will agree to keep U.S. and coalition troops in the country after 2014, even as a senior U.S. military official warned of high profile attacks and assassinations leading up to…
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GM’s Pickup Prices Are Trucking Things Up for Dealers

GM's new trucks, the 2013 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, are not selling as successfully due to heavily discounted Ford and Ram models.
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iPad mini (2013) hands-on

The new iPad mini, with all of its Retina display goodness, is now official. Announced today at Apple's "lot to cover" event, the new mini was one of the final products shown off at the show. It sports an absolutely gorgeous display and a surprising jump to an A7 processor. We're getting hands-on…
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Want Your Youngest Child to Achieve? Treat Him like Your Oldest

A new study indicates that first-born children do better in school and also suggests why. It's not that they are smarter or have higher self-esteem, but that their parents are tougher on them.
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7 Reasons Why My Kids Think I’m a Mean Dad (7 photos)

If you listen to my kids, you'd think I was the meanest dad on the planet . According to them, I deprive them of all of the fun things that their friends get to do. However, I'm just trying to protect them, teach them important values, and raise them to be productive adults. Of course, they…

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The Myth That Obamacare Is Destroying Full-Time Jobs Just Got Debunked

According to the BLS household survey...
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7 Healthy Ways to Beat Your Candy Cravings

You know that candy's bad for you, but sometimes a Snickers bar or a bag of Skittles is just calling your name. So what do you do when a craving hits? Simple: reach for one of these alternatives that'll beat cravings for 7 of your favorite candies.
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The Best Pizzas in America

Without a doubt, most of America’s best pies are still in New Haven, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Phoenix. Sorry, San Diego
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Young's widow to Charlie Crist: Stay away from funeral

The ex-Florida governor is not welcome at Rep. C.W. Bill Young's memorial service.
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You're no genius; trim stocks now

No matter what happens to the bubbled stocks and bull market tomorrow of next year, you certainly know that the feelings you have right now are telling you something. The hardest trade to make is usually ...
MarketWatch
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After a heart attack, taking medicines really matters

By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After a heart attack, patients are often given four or more medicines and directed to take them for life. Those medicines only work to prevent another attack if the patient takes them all consistently and correctly, a new study shows. "You really have to…
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"Will & Grace": Which A-List Guest Star Was an Awkward Kisser?

Debra Messing and Eric McCormack reminisce about their favorite "Will & Grace" guest stars, onscreen make-out sessions, and whether they were ready for the hit series to end
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iPad Mini vs. the new (and newer) iPad: what's different?

We've all known that iPad prototypes of every shape and size reside inside Apple's design lab, but few of us believed we'd ever see one on store shelves. Of course, when the rumor machine leapt into top gear, it seemed that Apple had relaxed its legendary stance on "tweener tablets." Now Tim Cook…
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Leaked Photos Reveal All-New BMW 2 Series Coupe

BMW is shaking things up on the smaller end of its lineup. The German automaker has split off the 3 Series Coupe into the 4 Series, and the 3 Series will only soldier on as a sedan. Since that would make the 1 Series the only coupe to wear an odd-numbered badge, BMW has decided [...]
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Kiss the dollar goodbye

The casualty in all government bluster over the debt ceiling and the shutdown has been the U.S. dollar, which has fallen out of its two-year trading range and now threatens to return to its 2011 lows.
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5 Hacks to Repurpose Almost-Perfect Thrift Store Furniture

Don't give up on chairs with torn seats or tables with missing legs -- we have plenty of ideas for giving new life to worn furniture in unexpected ways.
At Home
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Nowitzki ejected for hit to Casspi’s head, can expect a fine (VIDEO)

There was no malicious intent here — Dirk Nowitzki was going for the ball and the spectacular chase-down block. But instead he smacked Omri Casspi upside the head while the Rockets forward was going for a dunk. The referees reviewed it and rightfully called it a flagrant two, then ejected Nowitzki…
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Greek birth certificate probe in 'Maria' case

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A top Greek prosecutor has ordered an emergency nationwide investigation into birth certificates issued in the past six years after an unknown girl was discovered living with her alleged abductors at a Gypsy camp.
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$216 Million Powerball Lotto, The Endless Chase

This week will bring up yet another massive lottery from the Pennsylvania Lottery for a $216 million Powerball lotto on October 23, 2013. This is instant king-maker money. Playing the lottery almost automatically ...
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Teen finds 3.85-carat diamond in state park

Teen digging at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Ark. finds a 3.85-carat canary diamond.
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Fidelity’s 10 Sector ETFs Launch Thursday

Mutual fund giant Fidelity will bolster its footprint in the exchange traded products industry Thursday when the Massachusetts-based firm rolls out 10 sector ETFs. Earlier this year, Fidelity filed for ...
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UPDATE: Apple Introduces Redesigned iPad Air And iPad Mini

Uh-oh. Apple’s share price fell right after CEO Tim Cook closed today’s new product event without a major surprise such as an update to the Apple TV. We’ll see whether investors warm to the gadgets as they digest the details. As expected, the company upgraded its iPad line: The new iPad Air tablet…
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10 Most American-Made Vehicles for 2014

Here are the 10 vehicles with the highest percentages of Canadian and U.S.-sourced parts broken down by vehicle segment.
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Meringues with Just 5 Ingredients and 5 Calories

These melt-in-your-mouth meringues are both crunchy and cloud-light -- and require only five ingredients.
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Grown Up West: Children of the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana (15 photos)

On the Blackfeet Reservation in northern Montana, winters are long and difficult; unemployment is high and infrastructure lacking. Children grow up without the latest video games and movies or a rigid schedule of activities. But despite the sometimes-harsh realities of the reservation, their…

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Will Revolution, The Mindy Project, Nashville and Others Survive the Sophomore Slump?

When NBC renewed Revolution for a second season, creator Eric Kripke knew he had to make some changes
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Premier League Player of the Week: Mesut Ozil

As Ozil continues to develop different aspects of his game, Arsenal becomes more and more of a threat to hoist the Premier League title.
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Anarchist tactics grow amid Brazil's protests

When a tear gas canister rattled around at Andrea Coelho's feet, a masked young man picked it up and tossed it back at police. Right there, the kindergarten teacher decided she backed him and his fellow ...
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Netflix Shares Plunge After Hitting Record High

After spiking over 10% in early trading Tuesday, shares of Netflix (NFLX) plunged midday, burying investors who chased the stock higher. Shares briefly hit $400 after-hours on Monday after the company reported profits of $0.52 and guided higher for the balance of the year. By Tuesday afternoon…
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Beautiful China - A Marketing Problem (12 photos)

Forget all the headlines about eye-watering pollution in Beijing and Shanghai — the Middle Kingdom’s latest tourism slogan invites visitors to “Beautiful China.” Adorning buses and trains in cities such as London, the international marketing effort has been derided as particularly inept at a time…

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Apple says OS X Mavericks will launch today for free

There is no question that Apple’s fifth-generation iPad and second-generation iPad mini are the stars of the show on Tuesday, but the company has plenty more in store as well. Among the announcements from Apple’s press conference in San Francisco on Tuesday is an official launch date for the next…
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Greek police seek foreign clues on mystery child among Roma

ATHENS (AFP) - Authorities in Greece on Tuesday were seeking clues in global child disappearance cases resembling a young blonde girl whose discovery in a Roma camp has sparked worldwide interest.
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There's Gold in Them Thar Trees

Trees may turn golden for reasons that have nothing to do with the onset of autumn: Eucalyptus trees can hold grains of gold, potentially helping reveal buried treasure, scientists now find.
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Baseball America names their All-Rookie team

Baseball America named their 2013 Major League all-rookie team on Tuesday. The group of 15 players was led by the site's Rookie of the Year, Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez.
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Kate Beckinsale's Lookalike Daughter Lily, 14, Is a Little Fashionista

Kate Beckinsale posed with lookalike daughter Lily at the 2013 Pink Party on Oct. 19, and an insider tells Us Lily Mo Sheen, 14, was a "little fashionista" at the event
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Billionaire Ken Fisher's 3 Top Stock Picks

See which stocks are this hedge fund manager's favorites.
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8 Things People Don’t Understand About Kids with Down Syndrome (8 photos)

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month , I decided to ask parents of kids with Down syndrome about the stuff people just don't get about their kids. There are so many misconceptions, misunderstandings and flat-out mistakes about children with DS, and just what having three copies of the 21st…

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Weekend Brunch: Crab Hash

By Food & WineChunks of crisp potato, bits of bacon, and tender morsels of crab are held together with melting cream cheese for a spectacular sort of Southern-accented comfort food. Fantastic Crab RecipesSouthern Crab HashINGREDIENTS2 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces6…
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Apple drops price of regular iPad mini to $299

Apple's iPad Air and retina iPad mini may be getting all the headlines, but its elders also made a bit of news at the company's event today. As is the Apple way, with the introduction of new hardware comes a price drop for the old. How much? The old 16GB WiFi iPad mini now costs $299, down from its…
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Why Schwarzenegger, Stallone Aren't Movie Stars Anymore

Twenty years ago, or maybe even 10-15 years ago, the idea of a big-budget action film starring both Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger would have been a pretty big deal. But yet here we are, with their first official team-up picture, Escape Plan, having opened to just $9.8 million last…
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Union: BART contract similar to previous deal

Trains in the San Francisco Bay Area were running again Tuesday after a tentative deal capped six months of contentious labor negotiations and two strikes that disrupted hundreds of thousands of daily ...
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Tyler Hansbrough is not dumb, wants nothing to do with Metta World Peace (Video)

Tyler Hansbrough's been called "Psycho T" since his days in Tar Heel blue, but c'mon — he's not actually crazy. With just under six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday's preseason game between the Toronto Raptors, with whom … Continue reading →
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Eye on Brazil - 233 days until the World Cup (14 photos)

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be here before you know it. The road to the big event has been a rocky one for Brazil. There are concerns about the stadiums being finished in time, protesters have been vandalizing venues , and Brazilians were rioting during the Confederations Cup in June. Leading up…

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Quick, Comforting Bolognese Sauce

By Food & WineThis is comfort food at its finest: a quick-cooking Bolognese sauce, made with sausage, tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and a touch of light cream, served over a mound of earthy polenta. Of course, you could put the same sauce over fettuccine instead. ...
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Kurdish rebels threaten new fight in Turkey as Syria clashes intensify

By Isabel Coles QANDIL MOUNTAINS, Iraq (Reuters) - Kurdish rebels are ready to re-enter Turkey from northern Iraq, the head of the group's political wing said at his mountain hideout, threatening to rekindle an insurgency unless Ankara resuscitates their peace process soon. Accusing Turkey of…
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First Children Do Better In School Because Parents 'Play Tough' With Oldest

Two economists conclude that first children do better in school because their parents feel the need to establish a 'tough' reputation so that younger children fall into line.
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Cee Lo Green Charged With Giving Drug to Woman

Green Accused of Slipping Ecstasy To Female Victim in LA
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'Boy Meets World' Cast Reunites, Thanks to Entertainment Weekly

ABC News’ Amanda Keegan reports: For fans of the hit sitcom “Boy Meets World,” Friday nights in the 1990s were not complete without Topanga, Cory, Shawn and even Mr. Feeney. Just like their on-screen characters, the show’s stars all grew up and Entertainment Weekly brought them...
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Apple Rolls Out New Gadgets, Keeps Same Strategy

Apple's latest offerings also include new MacBooks, Mac Pros and lots of free software.
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WWII vet honored with long-overdue military medals

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Given the choice, World War II veteran Phillip Coon probably wouldn't want the formality and fuss of being honored on a military base with men and women standing at attention, dressed in full regalia — even if it was with a fistful of long-overdue medals he waited decades to…
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Fantasy football waiver wire, Week 8: Hot players with potential downside

Week 7 of the regular NFL season is in the books and fantasy owners are looking for bye week and/or injury replacements. We bring you our weekly list of players who might be potential waiver wire busts or who have downside. Some of these players may appear in our waiver wire suggestions but this…
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How the Furloughed Will Be Counted

Federal workers hit by the shutdown will be counted as employed in one Labor Department survey and unemployed in another, meaning a possible impact on the jobless rate but not the job growth figure.
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Finley diagnosed with bruised spinal cord

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley plans to do his research and seek medical advice before considering his next move after being diagnosed with a bruised spinal cord in his neck.
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Apple unveils new Macs, iPad ahead of holidays

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. is refreshing its iPad lineup and slashing the price of its Mac computers ahead of the holiday shopping season, as it faces an eroding tablet market share and growing competition from rival gadget makers.
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Prince George's Christening to Break With Royal Tradition

The Ceremony Is Set to Take Place in Front of 60 People
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7 Stunning DIY Light Fixtures that Will Make Your Room Pop (7 photos)

New lighting is undoubtedly one of the easiest ways to update the look of your home, but one glance at the prices of light fixtures prices might leave you searching for better, more affordable alternatives for brightening your home in style. Thankfully, we don't have to be limited by our…

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Fla. police have suspects in escaped inmate probe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — At least six inmates in Florida have used forged documents in attempts to escape from prison, including two killers who were mistakenly freed because of the paperwork, authorities said Tuesday.
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Nats linked to Yankees 2B Robinson Cano

The Nationals aren't expected to be major players in this year's free agent market, given their entire starting lineup is under contract and most of their pitching staff is expected to return. With the Nationals, however, crazier things have happened.
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Apple iPad mini with Retina display hands-on

We've just taken our first in-person look at Apple's new iPad mini with Retina display, and our first impression is that it's an iterative change from last year — but sometimes that's all it takes to make a great product. Although it doesn't venture far afield from what we expected, Apple has…
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Jets Fan`s Mom: Son Defended Me With Punch

The brutality at football games usually comes on the field so video of a Jets fan punching a female Patriots fan went viral fast, but the man`s mother is speaking out saying the video doesn`t tell the whole story.
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Pickups of the Week

With Reggie Wayne lost for the season, Colts WR Darrius Heyward-Bey should see a steady diet of targets going forward.
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Lady Gaga, R. Kelly Come Together After Twitter Rampage on ‘Do What U Want’ (Audio)

The musical forces of Lady Gaga and R. Kelly have finally merged, in the form of the new track “Do What U Want,” from Gaga’s upcoming album ARTPOP, out Nov. 11.
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Bill Belichick on Patriots penalty: ‘Obviously, we are wrong’

The blame for Chris Jones’ penalty in overtime doesn’t rest on Chris Jones, said Bill Belichick. It rests with the Patriots coaching staff. Speaking on a conference call Monday morning, Belichick said that, while he appreciated Jones trying to shoulder … Continue reading →
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Vin Diesel Flips ‘n Kicks (Literally) for ‘Fast 7′

Vin Diesel + martial arts + throbbing reggae dub = Awesome! Diesel is showing off his mad martial arts skills in a new video he posted on his Facebook page as a behind-the-scenes look at his training for "Fast & … Continue reading →
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Nuggets’ Nate Robinson fined $10,000 for ‘pushing,’ ‘striking’ Thunder’s Steven Adams (Video)

The NBA hit Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson with a $10,000 fine on Monday for "pushing Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams from behind and striking him in the chest," which are two not-so-nice things to do. Maybe not quite … Continue reading →
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Apple's new iPad Air: hands-on with the light, thin, ultra-powerful tablet

Apple's just announced the $499 iPad Air at its event today in San Francisco, and we've gotten a chance to spend a few minutes with the new device. Long story short: it looks and feels like a larger (but not that much larger) iPad mini, and that's mostly a really good thing. It's really beautiful,…
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Go For the Food: Amish menu at Yoder's in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — It's 2:30 p.m. on a Saturday in October — well past lunch, and the slowest time of year in Sarasota, where the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches are most crowded in winter and spring.
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Why rabbis are helping Palestinians defend their olive harvest

On Sunday, four people were attacked by masked Israeli settlers wielding iron bars and stones as they picked olives in the West Bank village of Burin, resulting in light injuries – a common occurrence during the annual olive harvest in the West Bank.
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Baseball-Red Sox remodeling pays off in World Series berth

(Note language in 14th paragraph) By Larry Fine Oct 22 (Reuters) - An unusual makeover moved the Boston Red Sox from the cellar to the penthouse of Major League Baseball and made cozy, antique Fenway Park the site of Wednesday's opener of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rather…
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Canadian Transport Authority Performs Controlled Burn of Derailed Train

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada performed a controlled vent and burn operation on a number of derailed train cars near Gainford, Alberta, on October 19. Thirteen cars were derailed on October 19, nine of which were carrying liquefied petroleum gas, with the remaining four containing…
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Why Do Millions of People Love Professional Wrestling?

COMMENTARY | To be honest, I never thought I'd have to write this article.
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Kate Middleton’s Royal Christening Attire: What Will She Wear?

Sarah Ball and Josh Duboff With the royal christening nearly upon us, we have questions upon questions that will not be answered until Wednesday's ceremony. Who will be named the godparents? Will Cressida Bonas show up ? And the question burning brightest of all: what will Kate Middleton…
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Apple Debuts New iPads, Price Drops But No New Apple TV

Apple unveils new iPads and uncharacteristic price drops.
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2013 NHRA Countdown Contenders Weigh in on Their Seasons so Far

COMMENTARY | There are only two races left in the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, the first one taking place this weekend, October 24 through 27 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Through most of the season, second-generation Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr.…
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1978 — Missed It By That Much! Top Ten Hits That Never Made It To #1!

As much as people love #1 hits, people also love to see which familiar songs didn't make it to #1. So, this list features songs from 1978 that made it into the Top 10 but never reached #1. After each artist's name, you'll see the song's peak position in the Billboard Top 40 Pop Charts. [...]
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Texans vets disappointed rookies left them in a bind

While no one’s talking about the specific reason the Texans cut three young players Monday, their former teammates still can’t believe it got to that point. Texans coach Gary Kubiak waived running back Cierre Wood, outside linebacker Willie Jefferson and defensive end Sam Montgomery after they…
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Attack outside a Coptic church in Cairo (9 photos)

Egypt's government and religious leaders on Monday condemned an attack outside a Coptic church in Cairo that killed four people, including an 8-year-old girl, the latest in a rising wave of assaults targeting the country's Christian minority. The prime minister pledged the Sunday night attack…

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'Call of Duty' Demonstrates The Completely Fictitious Line Between Hardcore And Casual Gaming

A recent OXN interview with Infinity Ward's Mark Rubin is attracting a lot of attention for a rather awkward quote. When asked about how the market for Activision's annual Call of Duty installment is so massive, Rubin explains that it has an appeal that transcends the traditional gaming market. The…
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Wis. judge: WERC in contempt of union decision

A Madison judge on Monday found Wisconsin labor relations officials in contempt for enforcing parts of Gov. Scott Walker's contentious bargaining restrictions despite a ruling that they're unconstitutional, ...
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Mac Pro launches in December for $3,000: 3.7GHz quad-core Xeon CPU, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD

Apple's latest Mac Pro rolls off United States assembly lines and into consumers hands in December for $3,000. The base model features a 3.7GHz quad-core Xeon CPU, 12GB DRAM, two AMD FirePro D300 GPUs, and a 256GB SSD. Apple senior VP of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller announced as much during an…
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Apple Unveils iPad Air, Retina Display iPad mini

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Apple has unveiled the iPad Air, and a second-generation of the iPad mini in a huge product update. The iPad Air, Apple's fifth-generation iPad, which starts at $499 for WiFi ...
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Mike D’Antoni’s explanation for picking the Lakers to average 115 points? ‘I was on drugs’

Last November, in his first press conference as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, Mike D’Antoni talked up some pretty impressive potential scoring totals for his new set of All-Star toys. You may recall this aside: “If we’re not averaging 110 … Continue reading →
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Wanderlei Silva, Chael Sonnen to coach against each other on ‘TUF: Brazil’ and then fight in 2014

Chael Sonnen’s marketability and vicious trash talk have made him perhaps the most wanted man in MMA. Sonnen fighting is in such big demand, in fact, that he now has not just one but two opponents lined up. Sonnen is … Continue reading →
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Wedding Gift Ideas for the Couple Who Has Everything

We know it's not always easy to find a great wedding gift for a pair of newlyweds. Get inspired by these clever ideas from our editors. Instant Album The gift: Artifact Uprising's Softcover Instagram Photo Books Who will love it and why: Your social-media-loving friends will swoon. They can use…
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Recap: Apple unveils new iPads

Apple Inc. hosted a media event in San Francisco on Tuesday to unveil what most expected would be new versions of the iPad and iPad mini. MarketWatch Tech Editor Dan Gallagher live-blogged the event, which ...
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Coaches Heat Index – Bucs fans are ready to see Greg Schiano fired

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano should know his tenure is coming to an end for one clear reason. It is not because of the way he mishandled former quarterback Josh Freeman’s final days in Tampa, although the passer struggled … Continue reading →
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iPad mini with Retina display and 64-bit processor coming in November for $399

Apple's worst-kept secret and one of its most momentous announcements of the day has just been made: the iPad mini is getting upgraded with a new Retina display. The new screen's resolution is 2048 x 1536 — matching that of the latest 10-inch iPads — and the processor powering it is the same 64-bit…
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Coatesville school's solicitor under investigation, board president responds

The District Attorney says he has some pressing questions about the millions of dollars the district paid its attorney.
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NBA trade rumors: Did the Nuggets shop Kenneth Faried?

Are the Denver Nuggets considering trading Kenneth Faried? Grantland's Zach Lowe released his 32 bold predictions for the 2013-2014 NBA season and revealed that "multiple sources" have linked the Nuggets to shopping the NBA All-Energy First Team big man:
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6-foot alligator forces Walmart to lock doors

The Apopka, Florida police were called out when a 6-foot long alligator strolled outside of the city’s local Walmart.
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Detroit Muslims say they were attacked at hajj

They say Australian Sunnis attacked and threatened them upon learning they were Shias.
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Sean Combs begins his all-music network

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Combs' new Revolt channel launched with a nod to big dreams and its founder's musical past, bringing a new outlet for music to television.
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NFL Power Rankings Week 8: San Francisco 49ers Staying on Top

COMMENTARY | The San Francisco 49ers captured their fourth-straight victory of the season on Sunday, defeating the Tennessee Titans 31-17. San Francisco improved to 5-2 while securing their first win in Tennessee.
Yahoo Contributor Network42 mins ago
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BlackBerry’s BBM app rockets to No.1 on iPhone app chart

It took forever to launch — and some of the people who downloaded still can’t even use it — but BlackBerry’s BBM for Android and BBM for iPhone apps are finally here. What’s more, the new app is shockingly popular. BlackBerry fiiiiinally released its highly anticipated BBM cross-platform messaging…
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Minnesota Vikings Turn in Embarrassing Performance

COMMENTARY | If there is a bright spot for the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 loss to the New York Giants on Monday night, it's that the team took a giant step towards drafting a Teddy Bridgewater or Marcus Mariota in 2014. After falling to 1-5, only three teams have a worse record than the Vikings,…
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GOP senator holds up $60M in economic aid to Egypt

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's first package of post-coup economic aid to Egypt is hitting a roadblock in Congress.
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Ratings: ‘Voice,’ ‘Blacklist’ Win Fifth Straight, ‘Hostages’ Ticks Up

NBC is still singing the same song, as steady performances from “The Voice” and “The Blacklist” handed the network its fifth straight Monday win.
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The Top iPhone and iPad Apps on App Store

This week's top 10 paid and free apps for iPhone and iPad on the App Store
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NFL Week 8 odds: Six teams could face double-digit point spreads

Four teams - including the San Francisco 49ers which will likely open as chalk of two touchdowns or more - face double-digit spreads in Week 8 and two more could join the fun this week.
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Greece orders birth certificate investigation after girl's discovery

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's top court has ordered an urgent investigation into birth certificates issued across the country in the past six years after a blonde girl was found with a Roma couple who had falsely registered her as their own. The discovery of blue-eyed Maria - dubbed the "blonde…
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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’: Jamie Dornan, Billy Magnussen First to Test for Christian Grey

Irish heartthrob Jamie Dornan (BBC’s “The Fall,” above left) and Tony-nominated actor Billy Magnussen (“Damsels in Distress,” above right) are the first two actors to test for the role of Christian Grey with Dakota Johnson, TheWrap has learned.
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'Forget Hollywood': Germany trains Syria chemical team

Wildflecken (Germany) (AFP) - An explosion rips through a chemical weapons depot. Bleeding victims stumble out of the building and scream for help.
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Fantasy football waiver wire: Five tight ends to pick up for Week 8

Tight ends can be tricky. It's all about opportunity. If a team has three stud receivers, there just won't be enough receptions to go around to support most tight ends. Of course, the exceptions to the rule are the Broncos and Julius Thomas, but Peyton Manning is one of a kind. In fact, he has more…
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NFL power rankings 2013, Week 8: Chiefs at the top, but it's not a consensus

There's a new team atop power rankings this week, as the majority of the major media outlets rank the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs as the top team in the NFL. It's far from unanimous though, as one source doesn't even consider the team a top five team after an early schedule that featured only one…
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Tim Cook Just Trashed Microsoft And Its Windows 8 Strategy

It didn't take Apple CEO Tim Cook very long...
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