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Rev. Jackson: Phil Robertson 'More Offensive' Than Rosa Parks Bus Driver

Jesse Jackson has decided to weigh in on the inflammatory comments that Phil Robertson made to GQ about gays and African Americans. In an interview with Drew Magary, the “Duck Dynasty” star said the Nazis needed Jesus, that he never saw the mistreatment of African...
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Mysterious object halts construction of Seattle's $3 billion tunnel

Deep below Seattle's picturesque waterfront, a subterranean drama is unfolding. A five-story drill named Bertha has been carving a new tunnel as part of a $3.1 billion plan to construct a highway beneath the city. On December 6th, drilling stopped. Something is blocking Bertha. Could it be a giant…
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BIEBER: 'I'm Officially Retiring'

Jutsin Bieber dropped a bombshell on Christmas...
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'Home Alone' Cast: Where Are They Now?

Catch Up With Macaulay Culkin and the Rest of the McCallisters.
Good Morning America
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Prince George's First Christmas With Kate Middleton, Prince and All the Royals: Details!

Getting their royal yuletide on! Get all of the details on baby Prince George's very first Christmas at Sandringham Estate with Kate Middleton, Prince William and all of the royals
Us Weekly
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7 Best NFL Coaches of All Time

Here are the seven best National Football League coaches of all time, according to Pro-Football-Reference.com statistics.
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Chinese company to build a $40 billion Nicaraguan canal
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102-year-old toy catalog shows what rich children did for fun

FAO Schwarz was founded in 1862, making it the oldest toy retailer in the US. Now, thanks to the Internet Archive, a brochure published in 1911 by the company's New York store — the inspiration for Home Alone 2's Duncan's Toy Chest — has been digitized. It shows toy tastes from a century ago with…
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Bringing Back Batista is a Great Move by the WWE

COMMENTARY | Last week, I wrote a piece on why the WWE needed to bring in free agent AJ Styles as a way to shake up the roster and give the fans something to look forward to for the upcoming Royal Rumble. On the Dec. 23 edition of Monday Night Raw, the WWE announced they were bringing in a top…
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The painful path to Obamacare deadline

Tuesday is a moment of truth for Obamacare. It marks the final deadline for most Americans to sign up for health insurance under President Barack Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, if they want coverage starting on January 1. Despite the continuing problems, the…
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Steve Martin Fully Explains His 'Offensive' Tweet

Steve Martin felt compelled to explain his offensive tweet from this past weekend. On Friday night, the actor asked his Twitter followers to “submit your grammar here,” and when one user asked, “Is this how you spell lasonia?” Martin responded, “It depends. Are you in...
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Japan's PM set for breakthrough on controversial US base

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks set to win approval from Okinawa this week for the long-stalled relocation of a US military base after a meeting Wednesday with the island's pugnacious governor. A deal with Okinawa would end a long-running dispute that has been a source of friction with…
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Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals

Some after-Christmas sales begin online on Christmas Day.
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Family: Pa. girl who got caroling wish has died

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — A terminally ill girl who received support from thousands of Christmas carolers outside her home over the weekend died early on Christmas morning, her family said.
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A Facelift Without Surgery

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Dish and DirecTV wish customers a Merry Christmas… by hiking prices

Pay TV service providers are among a few groups of companies that customers love to hate, and sometimes they go out of their way to remind us why. As families across the country come together to celebrate the holidays, satellite TV giants Dish Network and DirecTV are wishing them a Merry Christmas…
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10 cars almost no women drive

To understand the male psyche, its anxieties and inadequacies, just look at the cars disproportionately driven by men.
MarketWatch
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5 Healthy Habits to Reduce the Risk of Dementia

Can four or five habits limit the risk of dementia for men? A new study published in a peer-reviewed, scientific journal believes this may be the case.
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Multiple arrests made in Edison High School teacher shooting

Police say they have new information about the case of a teacher who was shot at Edison High School.
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Kim urges N. Korea military to bolster combat readiness

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has urged the country's military to bolster its combat readiness, saying a war could break out "without any prior notice", state media reported Wednesday. The call comes at a time of heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula following the execution of Kim's uncle…
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This is what could force Verizon and AT&T to finally ditch data caps

Verizon and AT&T have long insisted that the majority of their subscribers face no danger of going over their monthly data caps, but that may be about to change. The New York Times reports on a new study published this week showing that average monthly mobile data consumption in the United States…
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UPS customers upset over late packages

Customers say packages they ordered weeks ago won't arrive in time for Christmas, and UPS is to blame
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Mother of boy thrown by dad from NY highrise blames custody fight

The grieving mother whose estranged husband threw their 3-year old son off a Manhattan skyscraper in a murder-suicide on Sunday said the act was his "sick" way of retaliating against her over a bitter custody dispute. Svetlana Kanarikov had recently agreed to Sunday visits between her estranged…
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This is what a $7.2 billion smartphone looks like

It might not look like much, but the colorful low-end handset pictured above (via @evleaks) is the most valuable smartphone on the planet. Code-named “Normandy,” the tiny unreleased phone was to be the first Nokia device powered by Google’s Android operating system. But it’s also so much more —…
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7 Cars to Hide Away From the Kids

Some cars and trucks simply don't belong in the hands of teenagers, or any young adults not equipped with serious road skills.
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NBA Christmas Day uniforms 2013: Teams to wear new sleeved jerseysSB Nation
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A note that we’re dropping all quirky Christmas NBA clothing into this post. That includes the jerseys. sbn.to/19gZ144 1 hr ago
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3 Dividend Stocks You Need to Watch in 2014

These dividend stocks offer unique investing opportunities for the new year and beyond.
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What Movie Should You See This Christmas? Take the Quiz!

Going to the movies today? Here's a fun way to decide what to see!
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White House Extends Insurance Enrollment Deadline for Second Time

TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- The Obama Administration on Tuesday once again extended the deadline for people to register for health insurance coverage on Healthcare.gov. The new extension follows a 24-hour "grace period" that was gra...
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Wait! Boeing's Union Said What?!

The head of Boeing's International Machinists union has a surprising reaction to the company's last contract offer.
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What is a franchise and how do McDonald’s franchise agreement’s work?

Currently, McDonald’s has franchised about 80% of its restaurants, while the remainder are owned and operated by the company. Each of the company’s franchisees usually has a standard 20-year franchise…...
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Han Solo's blaster sells for a mere $200,000

The battered space gun carried by Harrison Ford as Han Solo in the second two Star Wars movies, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, has been sold to an anonymous buyer for $200,000 after 20 days on the auction block. Solo's DL-44 blaster is modeled on the Mauser C96, a semi-automatic…
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Kaepernick sides with Gore over Harbaugh on TD play call

When faced with the decision to rebel against authority, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ran the risk, and chose to side with the guy closest to him. Kaepernick said he went with the judgement of running back Frank Gore instead of the play call sent in by coach Jim Harbaugh, which resulted in…
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4 Ways Baby Has Been Naughty and Nice (4 photos)

Santa's making his list and checking it twice. Santa's making his list and checking it twice. Well, will he decide that my 13-month-old has been naughty or nice? As anyone with a new toddler knows, as cute as they are, they are growing, learning and testing boundaries. And boy can they be naughty.…
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LG to match Samsung with 2K resolution on upcoming G3 smartphone

It looks like LG’s next-generation flagship phone for 2014 might have something a bit more impressive to tout than buttons on the back of the device. According to a report from ZDNet Korea, LG may have leaked the specs of its next generation flagship phone, the LG G3. It is rumored to have a 1,440…
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What Lance Briggs thinks about the Bears' defensive struggles

CSN host Pat Boyle tried to keep Tuesday's Christmas Eve "Lance Briggs Show" light, asking about Briggs' favorite Christmas movie, song and gifts. Briggs admitted it was probably the worst game he's experienced as a member of the Bears and went on to discuss the historic struggles of the team's…
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Report: Romo receives epidural injection

The smell of burning Christmas Eve candles suddenly has been blended with the whiff of impending ESPN-on-ESPN crime. With Adam Schefter already reporting unequivocally that Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo won’t play on Sunday night against the Eagles, Ed Werder and Todd Archer of ESPN now report that…
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Dallas Cowboys sign quarterback Jon Kitna

Charley Casserly joins "Around the League Primetime" to discuss the Dallas Cowboys signing quarterback Jon Kitna.
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Las Vegas cabbie turns in $300,000 left in back seat: report

(Reuters) - A Las Vegas taxi driver has been hailed for his honesty after ensuring that $300,000 in cash found left in his cab was returned to its rightful owner, the Las Vegas Sun reported on Tuesday. Gerardo Gamboa discovered the cash inside a bag that an unidentified passenger left behind in…
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Joe Namath's Daughter Scores Reception of Lost Dog 5 Years Later

The daughter of legendary New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath received an early Christmas gift when she was reunited with her beloved Shih Tzu five years after it went missing. Jessica Namath, 28, lost her cherished Shih Tzu mix named Tula when the puppy wandered...
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Jet Fuel by the Acre

Advances in molecular genetics and DNA sequencing technology have allowed a San Diego start-up to domesticate jatropha, a plant with seeds that produce high-quality oil that can be refined into low-carbon ...
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We Saw 'Wolf Of Wall Street' With A Bunch Of Wall Street Dudes And It Was Disturbing

The finance crowd cheered at the most grotesque moments.
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Apple, Microsoft and others now regret spending $4.5 billion on patents

Rockstar — a consortium of companies including Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry and Sony that purchased 4,000 patents from Nortel in 2011 — is looking to sell a portion of its newly acquired patent portfolio, according to Bloomberg. It has already sold a portion of its patents to Spherix Inc., an…
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5 Ways You're Setting Yourself Up for Financial Disaster

How you customarily handle money can help you prepare for the future -- or sabotage your hopes and dreams. Here's how to fix bad financial habits.
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Joel Olsteen on the True Meaning Of Christmas

Olsteen says the holiday is more about family and moments than presents.
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Kim Fields on Second-Time Motherhood in Her 40s

For Kim Fields, motherhood is even better the second time around. The “Facts of Life” actress, who gave birth to her second son Quincy earlier this month at age 44, said her newborn is everything she and husband Christopher Morgan prayed for. “We were specific...
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Roger Federer Says Another Child on the Way in '14

Already Dad to twins, 17-time Grand Slam champ Federer tweets another child on the way in 2014
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Doctors' Group to Women: Don't Freeze Your Eggs

(NEWSER) – Egg freezing has apparently become such a trend that the New York Times last year covered a trend within the trend: parents who help foot the bill for freezing their aging daughters' eggs.
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The Reason Why Chipotle Continues to Crush McDonald's TheStreet.com
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the best info ever on $CMG!! thestreet.com/story/12174934… from @BrianSozzi via @rocco_thestreet December 24, 2013
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Police: Nevada hospital gunman was urology patient

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Police confirmed the Northern California man who killed one doctor and wounded another last week at a Nevada urologist's office was a patient at the facility, and detectives are "actively looking into" his involvement in an Internet chat room where he reportedly complained about…
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Review: 'Grudge Match' is no knockout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sylvester Stallone returns to the well of fan fiction by teaming with his onetime iconic-onscreen-pugilist rival, Robert De Niro, in "Grudge Match." Essentially recasting "Grumpy Old Men" with the senescent specters of Rocky Balboa and Jake LaMotta, the result is sporadically…
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Wounded Marine Behind Viral Email Gets New Helmet Hand-Delivered To Afghanistan By Corps’ Top General

The Marine behind an email that went viral on...
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Zac Efron Pokes Fun at Broken Jaw

Zac Efron may have broken his jaw, but his humor is still intact. With a bandage along his left jawline, the 25-year-old actor allowed his “That Awkward Moment” co-stars to poke fun at the accident last month that resulted in a broken jaw. E! was...
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Motley Fool: Betting on Tesla stock in 2014

There's clear demand for Tesla-style electric vehicles, and competition has yet to react.
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Should You Switch to a New Cellphone Carrier in 2014?

Are you looking for a cheaper cellphone contract? How about better service? There's a better deal out there for everyone in 2014.
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47 Ronin and the Keanu Career Curve

With his samurai movie, 47 Ronin , already battered in Japan, Keanu Reeves may need to mount a third comeback
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How Karl Rove went from GOP mastermind to the right's political punching bag

A decade ago, Karl Rove was President George W. Bush's right-hand man and one of the most powerful political figures in America. And even after his fortunes briefly dipped at the end of the Bush era, Rove roared to life again, tapping into and fueling the Tea Party movement through his massive…
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Vegas Cab Driver Finds, Returns $300K

Las Vegas cab driver Gerardo Gamboa found $300,000 in the back seat of his cab and promptly turned it in. The money was traced and returned to a well-known poker player. (Dec. 25)
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Grounded Dad: Why My Wife Banned Me from Video Games

Let's get past the first hurdle here: Why is a 30-something-year-old man still playing video games? In fact, there was a period of around five years, after my first child was born, when I didn't play video games at all. I only play Assassin's Creed when the developer comes out with a new game in…
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Failed Celebrity Comebacks of 2013

Some of Hollywood's formerly brightest stars failed to make a comeback in 2013, and we're counting them down. Britney Spears didn't do it again. Nope. In fact, she wasn't even close. The pop princess's album "Britney Jean" entered the billboard 200 at No. 4, with first-week sales of 107,000. That's…
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Will Bombardier Launch a CS500?

With billions already invested in the C Series program, will Bombardier push it one step further?
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How to Make Chocolate Bark Without a Recipe

Chocolate bark is the easiest (and prettiest) gift you can make, and there are no rules -- and no recipe required.
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Serena Williams wins 3rd AP Athlete of Year award

Serena Williams likes to make one thing clear: She is never satisfied, no matter how many matches and tournaments she wins. Driven as ever, Williams won plenty this year. She earned more than $12 million in prize money, a record for women's tennis. In February, she became the oldest No. 1 in WTA…
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Is the Social Security Increase in 2014 Enough?

The Social Security increase for 2014 is 1.5% for recipients and a $3,300 increase in wages subject to the tax. Is that enough to stave off problems for taxpayers and recipients alike?
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#7 of 13 Most Poplular Galleries of 2013: 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest (12 photos)

2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest Now in its 25th year, the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest inspires lush and evocative images from around the globe. See some examples of the entrants from 2013 -- the photo captions are written by the photographers. The contest is still…
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Do You Love Your Pet Too Much?

As a veterinarian, I am always delighted to see pets who are loved by their owners. Sometimes, however, when an adoring owner places the immediate comfort or wishes of a pet above the pet's enduring wellness, it can lead to problems later. Here are 5 common ways I see pet owners protecting and…
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Brett Favre is bored, drawing pictures of pirates

Dude has some time on his hands and more artistic skill than we thought.
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Family hopes for holiday with girl on life support

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An Oakland family whose 13-year-old daughter has been declared brain dead is hoping to celebrate Christmas in the hospital with her after a judge ordered hospital officials to keep her connected to a breathing machine.
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Alleged serial carjacker Rockie Douglas captured in Milwaukee McDonald's drive-thru

Rockie Douglas, 34, has been captured in Milwaukee, Wis., according to Chicago Police. It was not yet known when the capture occurred. The U.S. Marshal's service is handling the arrest.
WLS – Chicago
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The Top 10 Best Cruises to Take

Despite some recent bad news making headlines, cruises continue to be a popular choice for vacationers.
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Woman who called 911 400 times gets 180 days in jail

911 is not a toy, and apparently the Los Angeles city attorney’s office felt the need to make that point clear to a woman living there.
Odd News
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Marvel Movie Rights and Why We Can't Have Nice Things

The Rolling Stones summed it up perfectly in their 1969 hit song "You Can't Always Get What You Want." This is true about life, love, politics ... and movies and a TV show for Marvel Comics.
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Best apps for your new Android phone or tablet

If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not know that Android apps have radically improved in 2013. This year, Google finally started offering “Find my phone” services services, but the third party apps have also gotten better. Will you use Google Keep for your notes or go with Evernote…
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What This Unknown Predictor Says About An Overvalued Market

Is the market overvalued? Take a look at what an incredibly accurate predictor says.
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Middle East Christians being 'massacred': Anglican leader

Christians in the Middle East are being "attacked and massacred" and driven into exile, the leader of the world's Anglicans said Wednesday in his first Christmas sermon. Justin Welby used his first Christmas Day address as Archbishop of Canterbury to remember those suffering for their faith in the…
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Food fake-out: Products with misleading names and images

Bacon bits with no bacon, onion rings with no onions, and other products with misleading names and images.
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Indonesia cave reveals history of ancient tsunamis

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A cave discovered near the source of Indonesia's massive earthquake-spawned tsunami contains the footprints of past gigantic waves dating up to 7,500 years ago, a rare natural record that suggests the next disaster could be centuries away — or perhaps only decades.
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Josh McCown isn’t sure he’ll play next season

When Jay Cutler was out with an ankle injury earlier this season, Josh McCown stepped in at quarterback and did an excellent job for the Bears. That to some wondering about both how McCown’s play might impact Cutler’s future in Chicago and what kind of contract McCown might get from the Bears or…
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Drinking May Help Boost Your Immune System

Science is pretty much the boss of us, and if science tells us to do something, well, who are we to judge? Case in point: If science tell us to drink to stay healthy, why, that's exactly what we'll do. A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that moderate drinking, when compared…
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Christmas in mud as rain pelts Philippine disaster zone

Tacloban (Philippines) (AFP) - Survivors of the Philippines' deadliest typhoon spent a gloomy Christmas Day surrounded by mud Wednesday as heavy rain drove many inside their flimsy shelters, dampening efforts at holiday cheer in the deeply devout nation. Groups of children in plastic raincoats…
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Here’s why you should worry about housing: Strategist

What seems like good news is actually disappointing, says one strategist. This week's good news/bad news housing data brings to mind one of Harry Truman's famous quips. "Give me a one-handed economist," said the 33rd president after hearing "on the … Continue reading →
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Chicago Weather: City, suburbs wake up to White Christmas

Is it a White Christmas where you live? A dusting of snow covered Chicago early Wednesday morning while the north suburbs got the most accumulation.
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Official: Israel plans new settlement construction

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel likely will announce new plans for construction in Jewish settlements next week, an official said Wednesday, a move that is likely to trigger an international uproar and threaten peace talks with the Palestinians.
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10 Best Car Engines for 2014

Ward's Auto has announced its 10 award winners for 2014.
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7 Gorgeous Ornaments to Snag After Christmas Day (7 photos)

The day after Christmas sales are the best time to stock up on stunning and elegant ornaments for the following year. Start a collection of porcelain snowflake ornaments with a beautiful Lenox snowflake. Go for something a little more unexpected, like a stunning blue ship ornament. Some years we…
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Queen Elizabeth calls for 'quiet reflection' in 2014

Queen Elizabeth II urged people to take the time for quiet reflection in 2014, in her annual Christmas Day message to the Commonwealth. And the 87-year-old also looked forward to the future, saying her baby great-grandson Prince George -- third in line to inherit the thrones of 16 Commonwealth…
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Many with diabetes unaware of vision loss

In nationwide surveys of adults with diabetic macular edema - a condition that can ultimately lead to blindness - just 45 percent of respondents said they had been informed by their doctor that diabetes had affected their eyes. Nearly 30 percent already had vision loss in the affected eye. It's…
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Three things to look for on Boxing Day in the Premier League

Amongst all the festive cheer, there's some serious soccer to be played. What can we expect?
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NYPD: Father throws son, himself off building

NEW YORK (AP) — A father threw his young child off the roof of a 52-story Manhattan apartment building in a murder-suicide on the first day he was allowed to be alone with the boy amid an ugly custody battle with the mother, police officials said Monday.
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Argentine leader's new style isn't fixing economy

President Cristina Fernandez has tried to reinvent her image since her return from skull surgery. She's put aside the all-black wardrobe she wore for three years mourning her late husband Nestor Kirchner, ...
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Wireless carriers consider ending phone subsidies

Contracts and easy terms on devices are in play as mobile customers demand flexible plans.
Los Angeles Times
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Pope Francis delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" (14 photos)

In his speech on Christmas Day, Pope Francis said he hopes for a better world, including successful Middle East negotiations in the land of Jesus' birth, peace for Syria and several war-torn African countries, and dignity for refugees fleeing misery and conflict. Francis spoke from the central…
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Apple Leads Record Return of Cash to Shareholders

When it comes to Wall Street and shareholders, cash is still king.
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US lawmakers once again fight 'war on Christmas'

Santa may already be riding his sleigh around the globe doling out gifts, but that did not stop US lawmakers and conservative groups Tuesday from warning of efforts to sabotage Christmas. This month, in an example of what some have called the "war on Christmas," schoolchildren in Texas were…
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Kim Kardashian’s Daughter North West Gifted Designer Clothing, Accessories for the Holidays: See the Pictures

Kim Kardashian posted four Instagram photos on Monday, Dec. 23 of Christmas gifts from designers for baby North West -- see the pictures!
Us Weekly
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5 Ways to Eat Fast Food and Not Break the Bank, Or Scale

Here are 5 ways to have your fast food and eat healthy too.
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3 Reasons Why The Economy Has Done Better Under Democratic Presidents

Democratic presidents tend to preside over...
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'Consumer Reports' picks worst new car values

From deluxe versions of the Ford Taurus to Nissan Armada, the auto world has some bad deals
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Hyun Gyu Lim Eager to Make Most of Elevation to Headlining Status at UFC Singapore

Hyun Gyu Lim didn’t have a big reputation when the UFC picked him up last year, but the Korean Top Team welterweight has rapidly made a name for himself after back-to-back stoppage wins inside the Octagon. Lim let his knees do the talking in both UFC outings, finishing Marcelo Guimares in the…
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Church signs roll the dice getting hip with quips

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pastor Mike Butzberger insists he only had holiday spirit in mind when his Florida church's marquee read: "Christmas — Easier to spell than Hanukkah."
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Special Report: Rising China's pride and challenge - its mighty army

(This story is part of a series, "Breakout: Inside China's military buildup") By David Lague and Charlie Zhu HONG KONG (Reuters) - It's part of the lore of modern China. When paramount leader Deng Xiaoping was handing over power a generation ago, a widely recounted tale goes, he had some advice…
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Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade Engagement Picture Revealed, Amanda Bynes Goes Blonde: Top 5 Stories

Take a look at Us Weekly's most-read stories -- including Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's adorable engagement picture -- for Monday, Dec. 23
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Samsung is about to remind us why it’s the king

Beyond the massive marketing budget, through all the gadget spam and past the dozens of distracting Apple-bashing ads (like this ridiculously bizarre one), Samsung is still the best in the business when it comes to smartphone displays. And in 2014, it looks like we’re going to get a pretty huge…
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Grieving Won't Start Until Pregnant Woman Off Life Support, Family Says

Family Confused, Unable to Grieve With Woman on Life Support
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10 richest cities in America

Median household income in the U.S. was relatively unchanged between 2011 and 2012, after falling 7% from the start of the recession. But in large cities where more people have professional and management ...
MarketWatch
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the obvious choice for 2013 Fighter of the Year

Those who continue to rag on Mayweather simply don't appreciate what we are witnessing -- but they will when he's gone.
Yahoo Sports
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First Drive: Chevrolet SS is strong, thirsty

It may make you nostalgic at the same time as it's making you poorer at the gas pump
USA TODAY
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3 Stocks for 2014: The Cheapest of the Dow

IBM, Chevron, and Cisco Systems are three of the cheapest stocks on the index.
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Syria inks oil, gas exploration deal with Russian firm

Damascus signed a major oil and gas exploration deal with a Russian company in the Syrian capital Wednesday which will allow for exploration in a section of Syrian waters, an AFP journalist witnessed. The agreement was signed by Syrian Oil Minister Suleiman Abbas, Syria's General Petroleum Company…
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If Lions fire Jim Schwartz, Ken Whisenhunt may replace him

It may be premature to talk about the next head coach of the Detroit Lions, considering that the current head coach, Jim Schwartz, has not been fired. But with Schwartz widely regarded to be on the firing line after Detroit’s meltdown over the last six weeks, one name is emerging as an early…
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Snowden 'an indoor cat' in Moscow, says he's 'won'

LONDON (AP) — Keeping a mostly low-profile as a U.S. fugitive in Moscow, former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has suddenly resurfaced in the media, saying he is confident his personal "mission is already accomplished" and he has "already won" after leaking NSA secrets. The…
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Tom Glavine, Mike Mussina, and the whims of the voting process

The one probably being voted in is, of course, Tom Glavine. With 305 wins, two Cy Young Awards, one World Series ring, and a spot alongside Greg Maddux and John Smoltz in one of the most storied rotations in history, Glavine's Hall of Fame case is airtight. Mike Mussina is an easy Hall of Famer,…
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Black Santa Found Hiding at Macy’s – Alert Fox News’ Megyn Kelly! (Video)

Fox News non-opinion host Megyn Kelly sparked outrage earlier this month when she declared to all of her young viewers that “Santa just is white,” but a new video proves there is at least one black Santa hiding in Macy’s extravagant Christmas display. Animal New York reporter Amy K. Nelson went to…
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CHRISTMAS DELIVERY DELAY

Thousands of packages sent through UPS didn't make it in time for Christmas because the company wasn't prepared to handle the volume of packages sent.
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Day-After-Christmas Sales Will Be Huge

Christmas isn't over yet, but the day after sales have already begun.
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Putin says new post-Soviet union ready for 2015 launch

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday the final pieces were in place for the 2015 launch of an economic union with Belarus and Kazakhstan that Moscow hopes can also be joined by Ukraine. Putin promised following talks with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Belarussian leader…
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After taking the UFC by storm, how long will Ronda Rousey's reign last?
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Fighting rages in South Sudan as UN moves to boost force

Bor (South Sudan) (AFP) - South Sudan's army battled rebel forces Wednesday in one key town while troops flushed out insurgents in another after its recapture, as the UN moves to double its peacekeeping force to stave off civil war. Thousands are believed to have been killed in more than a week of…
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The best movies we saw in 2013

Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave — an unsentimental, unsparing look at slavery — is easily the best movie of 2013. The film is packed with powerful performances: Chiwetel Ejiofor's lead turn as a man struggling to get out of his chains, Paul Giamatti's cameo as a cruel slave trader, and Lupita…
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Broncos put Von Miller on IR, elevate Brandon Marshall

The season officially came to an end for Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller as he was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Miller suffered a torn ACL in Sunday’s win over the Houston Texans. In Miller’s place, the Broncos have signed linebacker Brandon Marshall from the practice squad. Marshall…
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222,000 Californians facing loss of jobless benefits

With no extension of federal benefits for the long-term unemployed and members of Congress home for the holidays, aid will end Saturday.
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The best performances we saw in 2013

She effortlessly segued from high-energy numbers like "Survivor" — which had her soaring over the entire crowd in a purple glitter jumpsuit — to heart-wrenching ballads like her cover of "I Will Always Love You," which she dedicated to the late Whitney Houston. Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad The…
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Bengals to go all-out in bid to win

The Cincinnati Bengals locked up the AFC North title and a playoff berth last weekend. But with an outside chance that the Bengals could ascend to the conference's No. 2 seed, coach Marvin Lewis plans to use his regulars in an attempt to win Sunday's home game against the Baltimore Ravens. "It's…
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Kanye West Sued by Former Child Star for 'Bound 2' Sample

A former child soul singer claims that Kanye West is "Bound 2" pay up for sampling his voice without permission. Ricky Spicer, 56, filed a suit yesterday in Manhattan Supreme Court that accused the r[...]
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Judge in Hernandez case weighs gag order

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts judge may impose a formal gag order in the murder case against former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez after his attorneys accused the state of allowing leaks that they contend could jeopardize his right to a fair trial.
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Arsenio Hall Unharmed After Accident

Talk show host Arsenio Hall walks away from a car accident unscathed.
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Are Walmart And McDonald's 'Welfare Queens'?

I've written before about an unfortunate trend where people are trying to raise the status of the minimum wage by slinging mud at welfare programs. But I want to write about this again, because I'm having a difficult time figuring out exactly what the claims of the Walmart and McDonald's [...]
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Notre Dame QB Andrew Hendrix asks for his release

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said on Tuesday that Irish quarterback Andrew Hendrix has asked for a release from his scholarship. No word yet on where Hendrix might end up, but since he has already graduated from Notre Dame, he’ll be able to play immediately under the graduate transfer rule.…
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‘Modern Family’ Ratings Mystery: Where Is The Syndication Bump On ABC?

Last week, the latest numbers for Modern Family‘s freshman run in syndication came out. The Emmy winning ABC comedy, which airs on USA and in broadcast syndication, hit new combined highs in all key measures, including households (5.1), Adults 18-34 (3.1) and Adults 18-49 (3.1). Modern Family now…
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New state laws will affect marijuana, voting, shark fins

By Mary Wisniewski CHICAGO (Reuters) - "What brand are you smoking?," could become a more routine question among Coloradans in January, when anyone 21 or older will be able to buy up to an ounce of marijuana from a state-licensed retail store for recreational use. In Illinois, a new law will…
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Duck Dynasty Has Retained All Its Sponsors Despite The Phil Robertson Controversy [THE BRIEF]

Good morning, AdLand. Here's what you need to...
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Every kid's dream house: It has a rideable train (27 photos)

This rigorously renovated Phoenix, Ariz. home just might be the most decked-out party pad to crop up on the market in quite some time (so much so that it landed on the Journal's House of the Day: Amenities Edition list). Currently on the market for $3.5M, the 6,421-square-foot, Pueblo-style…

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'60 Minutes': Tool of the State?

The New York Times published an unintentionally humorous headline on Dec. 23: "When '60 Minutes' Checks Its Journalistic Skepticism at the Door." The Times media columnist David Carr is suddenly stunned that "60 Minutes" has aired a puff piece on a serious political matter. In his article, Carr…
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Who Is Selling Target’s Data?

The security blogger Brian Krebs said he had identified a Ukrainian man who he believed is connected to a website that is selling Target customers’ credit and debit card numbers online.
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Photos: A-Rod Lists Condo for $3.2 Million After Just 6 Months

Yankees player Alex Rodriguez listed his high-rise condo for $3.2 million in Dec. 2013, six months after buying it for $2.1 million. He sold his custom Miami estate for $30 million in May 2013. His New York Yankees salary for the 2013 season was $28 million. The new three-bedroom condo was…
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UGA QB may be next SEC player to transfer to Jax State

Monday brought word that Alabama’s LaMichael Fanning was leaving the Tide and likely headed to Jacksonville State. That same day, speculation began to surface regarding another SEC player likely headed to that FCS program. Georgia quarterback Christian LeMay, the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reported,…
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Are American Food Chains Like McDonalds and Chipotle Mexican Grill Losing Their Religion?

Are Chipotle, McDonald’s, Chuck E. Cheese, Burger King, and Olive Garden confused?
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Another court defeat for Utah on gay marriage

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A federal appeals court has refused yet again to stop gay marriage in Utah, making it more likely that same-sex weddings in the home of the Mormon church are here to stay for the immediate future.
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Reality Check: How Tessanne Won The Voice by Slaying a Played-Out Song! Plus: #TeamAdam Sabotage, X Factor's Nauseating Ending!

The Voice and The X Factor have concluded their respective seasons with righteous wins by Tessanne Chin and Alex & Sierra — so how come the former finished on an epic glory note, while the latter show left us with ear-piercing microphone […]
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How The Public And The Media Got Angelina Jolie's Breast Cancer Message Wrong

When the actress and humanitarian wrote a May 14, 2013, New York Times op-ed detailing the reasons for her preventative, bilateral mastectomy, I expressed concern that some women with breast cancer might conclude they weren't doing enough to treat their own disease. My reasoning was that the…
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Ryan Murphy: Original Glee Ending Included Cory Monteith, Lea Michele in Final Scene

Ryan Murphy had the ending of Glee planned out since the series' pilot -- "For me, Cory was both the beginning and the ending of Glee... literally," he said
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#8 of 13 Most Popular Galleries of 2013: Incredible photos from space (30 photos)

Astronaut Chris Hadfield beamed back incredible photographs of Earth from aboard the International Space Station. Hadfield made his way back home to Earth. In his absence, other ISS astronauts have taken up the photography mantle. Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries and follow…
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Another dark Christmas for Iraq's Christians

By Alexander Dziadosz BAGHDAD (Reuters) - It's Christmas in Baghdad, and once again Iraq's Christians are celebrating behind blast walls and barbed wire. At least 34 people died in bomb attacks in Christian areas on Wednesday, some by a car bomb near a church after a Christmas service. On…
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’12 Years a Slave’ Posters Featuring Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender Will Be Taken Down

Lionsgate was scrambling Tuesday to take down posters for “12 Years a Slave” from Italian movie theaters, after complaints that they subjugated black star Chiwetel Ejiofor in favor of the better-known and white stars Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender. Some of the posters had Pitt front and center,…
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Jerry Jones pats himself on back for Kyle Orton signing

As Florio mentioned this morning, the Cowboys are fortunate to have a backup quarterback as competent as Kyle Orton waiting in the wings considering the back injury that could keep Tony Romo out this week. And Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks the General Manager who authorized such purchase…
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2013 Has Been An Incredible Year For Supercars

Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, and others were all at the top of their games, producing over-the-top cars priced for millions of dollars. This year, the McLaren P1, the long-awaited successor to the F1 (in its day the fastest production car on the planet) finally hit the road. 2013 aldo marked 50…
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Will Windows 8 be bailed out by… Android?

With the Consumer Electronics Show coming next month, computer makers are doing whatever they can to attract attention. This includes Asus, which released a psychedelic 30-second teaser video that hints its next big tablet that it will unveil at CES will dual-boot with both Android and Windows 8.…
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Obamacare Delayed (Again): 1 Day Longer and 2.3 Million People Short

Obamacare delayed by a day with millions of enrollees still needed to meet White House goals. Here's the long and short of the latest health care surprise.
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Ashley Benson Dating Ex-Boyfriend Ryan Good Again, Make Out at Birthday Party in NYC

A source tells Us Weekly that Pretty Little Liars' Ashley Benson and Ryan Good are dating again after breaking up back in March and the on-again pair made out at her 24th birthday party in New York City on Dec. 20
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Finally! I’ve Purchased Health Insurance Through Obamacare

It took a lot of persistence on my part, but I finally was able to buy insurance through the Obamacare online marketplace. And even better, the new health plan I picked from the many options available is much more affordable than my current policy. Under both plans, preventive care like…
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Is Apple Going to Steal Samsung’s Phone Strategy?

Google's hardware partners, notably Samsung, have used this tatic heavily in recent years. A new rumor has Apple adopting it in 2014.
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When 'Superman: The Movie' Became 'Santa Claus: The Movie'

This December 15th was the 35th anniversary of the theatrical release of Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie. The groundbreaking superhero adventure was of course a massive box office smash, earning $300 million worldwide way back in 1978, making it one of the ten-biggest global success of all…
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Exit Interview: TE, fantasy’s most unpredictable position in ’13

Throughout the week, the Yahoo! fantasy team will review each of the four major positions, with an eye toward 2014 drafts. Taking a Q&A approach, we're looking at trends, sleepers, rookies, free agents, potential busts and breakouts, priming the pump for plenty of offseason debate. Today we discuss…
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Israeli actors sit out show at settlement theater

JERUSALEM (AP) — A trio of Israeli stage actors is refusing to perform in an acclaimed play before a theater in a West Bank Jewish settlement, part of a burgeoning domestic movement against the government's settlement policies.
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The Yahoo Shopping Fashionate Blog's Beauty Awards 2013 (29 photos)

Click through to the slideshow to view the giant list of our favorite beauty products of 2013. You'll also see our vote for Best Beauty Brand of 2013, Best Product of the Year and Overhyped Product of the Year. | By Krista DeWeese, with product recommendations by Amanda Storey & Grace Linderholm.
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'Lone Survivor' depicts U.S. Navy SEALs comradery in Afghan tragedy

By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK (Reuters) - From shooting down a helicopter to firefights, film director Peter Berg spared no details to recreate a tragic United States Navy SEALs mission in Afghanistan in "Lone Survivor," an unflinching account of one of the worst losses of life in the history of the…
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'Dhoom 3' and 'Personal Tailor' take Asian box offices by storm

Movie fans in India and China are heading to theaters in droves to see these two blockbusters. An action thriller with a Bollywood twist, "Dhoom 3" is a box-office sensation in its home country. A follow-up to the highly successful movies released in 2004 and 2006, "Dhoom 3" follows the…
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Review: Reeves comes off bogus in 'Ronin'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In Japan, the story of the 47 ronin is so central to the country's national identity that a special word exists for the act of retelling it: Chushingura. But despite this long tradition of flexible reinterpretation, the Hollywood-backed "47 Ronin" takes such liberties with the…
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Why China is stepping up its presence in Detroit auto industry

While the US automotive industry continues to rebound after its near collapse from the financial crisis few years back, China is quietly expanding its presence in the Detroit-based market. “Come in and invest now, because there’s going to be a great upside.”
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Taylor Swift Reveals Details on Next Album, Favorite Holiday Songs

It’s almost Christmas and Taylor Swift is in the studio preparing to give the gift of a new album to her fans. The star recently revealed some of her favorite Christmas songs and new details on her upcoming album. Swift, 24, is opening up about...
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Jim Harbaugh stood on the field during Bowman’s pick-six

Despite the widespread attention devoted to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stepping on the field during a kickoff on Thanksgiving, NFL coaches are still stepping on the field during plays. And NFL officials are still refusing to call penalties. The latest example came on Monday night, when 49ers…
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7 Great Romantic Comedies You Can Watch on Netflix

Here are seven great romantic comedies you can watch right now on Netflix's streaming service.
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Google Gains Another Ally in Its War With Microsoft

Yet another hardware company has announced it will offer PCs powered by Google's ChromeOS. Microsoft should be worried.
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Viacom's "Anchorman 2" Takes Silver in a Box Office Shocker

The weekend before Christmas was a very good one for the film industry, but few experts foresaw Time Warner's "Hobbit" overtaking Viacom's "Anchorman 2" in this shocking turn of events....
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Kim Kardashian’s Daughter North West Gifted Designer Duds, Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes Split: Top 5 Stories

Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West is already stepping up her fashion game and Nariana is no more: Check out the top 5 stories of Tuesday, Dec. 24
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U.N. approves India's request to accredit diplomat charged by U.S.

By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations has approved a request from India to accredit a New York-based diplomat after her 

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