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  • Newark Mayor Cory Booker talks to firefighter cadets during a swearing in ceremony into the Newark Fire Department, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Twenty-eight of the 31 cadets served in the U.S. military fighting in Afghanistan or Iraq. The veterans were recruited through the GI Go Fund, a nonprofit New Jersey-based organization that helps provide assistance for veterans. The group worked with Mayor Booker to open a Veterans Center in Newark City Hall. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    Cory Booker’s week on food stamps The Ticket - 3 hrs ago

    The rising star Democrat, has been living on just $33 of food over the last week as part of an effort to understand the plight of Americans who struggle to live on food stamps. More »Cory Booker’s week on food stamps

    Newark Mayor Cory Booker talks to firefighter cadets during a swearing in ceremony into the Newark Fire Department, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Twenty-eight of the 31 cadets served in the U.S. military fighting in Afghanistan or Iraq. The veterans were recruited through the GI Go Fund, a nonprofit New Jersey-based organization that helps provide assistance for veterans. The group worked with Mayor Booker to open a Veterans Center in Newark City Hall. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

    The rising star Democrat, has been living on just $33 of food over the last week as part of an effort to understand the plight of Americans who struggle to live on food stamps.

  • US, EU considering world's biggest free trade pact AP - 5 hrs ago

    After years of battling each other on trade issues, U.S. and European officials are contemplating a dramatic change in direction: joining together in what could be the world's largest free trade pact in ... More »US, EU considering world's biggest free trade pact

    After years of battling each other on trade issues, U.S. and European officials are contemplating a dramatic change in direction: joining together in what could be the world's largest free trade pact in ...

  • Obama, Boehner publicly hold ground in negotiations
    Voter disdain spreads as 'fiscal cliff' looms AP - 52 mins ago

    Fear and frustration course through the lunch crowd at Robie's Country Store and Deli, a popular outpost 500 miles from where Washington is again locked in tense negotiations over taxes and spending as a critical deadline … More »Voter disdain spreads as 'fiscal cliff' looms

    Obama, Boehner publicly hold ground in negotiations

    Fear and frustration course through the lunch crowd at Robie's Country Store and Deli, a popular outpost 500 miles from where Washington is again locked in tense negotiations over taxes and spending as a critical deadline looms.

  • Former South African president Nelson Mandela looks on as he celebrates his birthday at his house in Qunu
    Mandela 'responding to treatment' for lung infection Reuters - 2 hrs 27 mins ago

    Former South African President Nelson Mandela, in hospital for tests since Saturday, has suffered a recurrence of a lung infection but is responding to treatment, a government statement said on Tuesday. More »Mandela 'responding to treatment' for lung infection

    Former South African president Nelson Mandela looks on as he celebrates his birthday at his house in Qunu

    Former South African President Nelson Mandela, in hospital for tests since Saturday, has suffered a recurrence of a lung infection but is responding to treatment, a government statement said on Tuesday.

  • Debbie Nault from the Michigan Nurses Association stands with other members of the association on the state Capitol steps in Lansing, Mich., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012,  protesting right-to-work legislation. Organizers say the gathering was meant to symbolize the silencing of unions that nurses say will happen should the legislation become law.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

    Authorities brace for large demonstrations ahead of the likely passage of a right-to-work law in the traditional union state.

  • FILE -- In a July 30, 2012 file photo people walk past a logo of HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong .  HSBC, the British banking giant, will pay $1.9 billion to settle a money-laundering probe by federal and state authorities in the United States, a law enforcement official said Monday Dec. 10, 2012.  (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, file)

    HSBC avoided a legal battle that could further savage its reputation and undermine confidence in the global banking system by agreeing Tuesday to pay $1.9 billion to settle a U.S. money-laundering probe.

  • U.S. designates Syrian rebel group 'terrorists' Christian Science Monitor - 1 hr 42 mins ago
    A Free Syrian Army fighter holds his weapon as he prepares himself for advance, close to a military base, near Azaz, Syria, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The gains by rebel forces came as the European Union denounced the Syrian conflict, which activists say has killed more than 40,000 people. (AP Photo/Manu Brabo)

    The U.S. State Department designated the Jabhat al-Nusra militia fighting Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria a foreign terrorist organization today.

  • The Committee to Protect Journalists says more journalists around the world are sitting in prisons than ever before.

  • The CIA Agent Who Found Bin Laden Is Having Trouble at Work

    The woman who got bin Laden has been passed over for a promotion, upset off all her coworkers and sounds generally unpopular.

  • CANBERRA (Reuters) - The Australian radio station behind a prank call to a British hospital will donate its advertising revenue until the end of the year to a fund for the family of the nurse who apparently took her own life after the stunt, the company said on Tuesday. Southern Cross Austereo , parent company of Sydney …

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  • Screenwriter Mark Boal and Director Kathryn Bigelow pose for photos for their new film 'Zero Dark Thirty' in New York
    "Zero Dark Thirty," "Silver Linings" among AFI best films Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Osama bin Laden thriller "Zero Dark Thirty," Iran hostage drama "Argo," indie comedy "Silver Linings Playbook," and mythological indie film "Beasts of the Southern Wild" made the … More »"Zero Dark Thirty," "Silver Linings" among AFI best films

    Screenwriter Mark Boal and Director Kathryn Bigelow pose for photos for their new film 'Zero Dark Thirty' in New York

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Osama bin Laden thriller "Zero Dark Thirty," Iran hostage drama "Argo," indie comedy "Silver Linings Playbook," and mythological indie film "Beasts of the Southern Wild" made the year's top 10 films on Monday as picked by the American Film Institute (AFI). ...

  • UEFA President Michel Platini speaks during a news conference in St. Petersburg
    Platini sticks to his guns on technology Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - UEFA President Michel Platini remains ardently opposed to the use of goal-line technology, which is being employed by FIFA for the first time at the Club World Cup, and said on … More »Platini sticks to his guns on technology

    UEFA President Michel Platini speaks during a news conference in St. Petersburg

    KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - UEFA President Michel Platini remains ardently opposed to the use of goal-line technology, which is being employed by FIFA for the first time at the Club World Cup, and said on Tuesday the money would be better spent developing the game. The technology was employed in Thursday's Club World Cup curtain …

  • FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2012, file photo, New Orleans Saints football defensive end Will Smith, left, and linebacker Jonathan Vilma arrive at an attorney's office in Washington, for a hearing on their appeals of bounties suspensions. Former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who was appointed to handle a second round of player appeals to the league, has informed all parties he planned to rule by Tuesday, Dec. 11, and his decision could affect whether two current Saints — Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith — get to play out the season. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
    Bounty ruling for players finally at hand AP - 4 hrs ago

    More than nine months after the NFL first disclosed its bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints, four players will finally get a ruling on whether their initial suspensions are upheld, reduced … More »Bounty ruling for players finally at hand

    FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2012, file photo, New Orleans Saints football defensive end Will Smith, left, and linebacker Jonathan Vilma arrive at an attorney's office in Washington, for a hearing on their appeals of bounties suspensions. Former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who was appointed to handle a second round of player appeals to the league, has informed all parties he planned to rule by Tuesday, Dec. 11, and his decision could affect whether two current Saints — Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith — get to play out the season. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

    More than nine months after the NFL first disclosed its bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints, four players will finally get a ruling on whether their initial suspensions are upheld, reduced or thrown out.

  • Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, right, consols Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano after the Eagles defeated the Buccaneers 23-21 during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
    Could winning out save coaches on the hot seat? AP - 4 hrs ago

    Andy Reid got such a hearty hug on the sideline from Howard Mudd that the 70-year-old assistant with the artificial hip actually lifted the burly head coach off his feet. More »Could winning out save coaches on the hot seat?

    Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, right, consols Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano after the Eagles defeated the Buccaneers 23-21 during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

    Andy Reid got such a hearty hug on the sideline from Howard Mudd that the 70-year-old assistant with the artificial hip actually lifted the burly head coach off his feet.

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
    Brady throws 4 TDs, Patriots top Texans 42-14 AP - 5 hrs ago

    Just another game for the New England Patriots. Just a wire-to-wire domination of the team with the NFL's best record. More »Brady throws 4 TDs, Patriots top Texans 42-14

    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    Just another game for the New England Patriots. Just a wire-to-wire domination of the team with the NFL's best record.

  • Fulham's Rodallega celebrates after scoring against Newcastle United during their English Premier League soccer match at Craven Cottage in London
    Rodallega heads Fulham to win over Newcastle Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Fulham striker Hugo Rodallega headed the decisive goal to seal a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in an absorbing Premier League match between struggling teams at Craven Cottage on Monday. … More »Rodallega heads Fulham to win over Newcastle

    Fulham's Rodallega celebrates after scoring against Newcastle United during their English Premier League soccer match at Craven Cottage in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Fulham striker Hugo Rodallega headed the decisive goal to seal a 2-1 win over Newcastle United in an absorbing Premier League match between struggling teams at Craven Cottage on Monday. Fulham's first victory in eight games kept them 13th in the standings after 16 games, three points and one place ahead …

  • Arsenal's Chamakh shoots to score against Reading during their English League Cup soccer match at Madejski Stadium in Reading
    Arsenal taking no chances against Bradford in League Cup Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Arsenal will be without striker Olivier Giroud for Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final against League Two (fourth tier) Bradford City but manager Arsene Wenger still plans to field an experienced … More »Arsenal taking no chances against Bradford in League Cup

    Arsenal's Chamakh shoots to score against Reading during their English League Cup soccer match at Madejski Stadium in Reading

    (Reuters) - Arsenal will be without striker Olivier Giroud for Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final against League Two (fourth tier) Bradford City but manager Arsene Wenger still plans to field an experienced side. The Gunners, who have not won at former Premier League club Bradford for 90 years, travel to Valley Parade off …

  • Australia's Ponting is bowled by South Africa's Kallis during their second cricket test match at the Adelaide cricket ground
    Ponting absence keenly felt, says opener Cowan Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Ricky Ponting's retirement has left a big leadership void in Australia's test side and other players will have to step up and lead by example in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, … More »Ponting absence keenly felt, says opener Cowan

    Australia's Ponting is bowled by South Africa's Kallis during their second cricket test match at the Adelaide cricket ground

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Ricky Ponting's retirement has left a big leadership void in Australia's test side and other players will have to step up and lead by example in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, according to opening batsman Ed Cowan. "(He's) the greatest Australian batsman in the modern era. Of course we'll miss …

  • Patriots Woodhead, Bolden and Ridley celebrate touchdown against Texans during NFL football game in Foxborough
    Patriots blast Texans to flex AFC muscle Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The New England Patriots crushed the conference-leading Houston Texans 42-14 in an AFC showdown to re-establish themselves as the Super Bowl favorites on Monday. Tom Brady tossed three of his … More »Patriots blast Texans to flex AFC muscle

    Patriots Woodhead, Bolden and Ridley celebrate touchdown against Texans during NFL football game in Foxborough

    (Reuters) - The New England Patriots crushed the conference-leading Houston Texans 42-14 in an AFC showdown to re-establish themselves as the Super Bowl favorites on Monday. Tom Brady tossed three of his four touchdown passes in the first half, where the home Patriots grabbed a 21-0 lead by halftime, and the New England …

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts as he runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
    Patriots rout Texans 42-14 in key AFC matchup AP - 7 hrs ago

    Tom Brady can't stop smiling these days. Or winning. More »Patriots rout Texans 42-14 in key AFC matchup

    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts as he runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    Tom Brady can't stop smiling these days. Or winning.

  • Miami Heat's Joel Anthony and Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague fight for a loose ball during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami
    LeBron, Wade help Heat stay above Hawks Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went on a scoring spree to lift the Heat to a 101-92 victory over Southeast rivals Atlanta on Monday, opening up a 1.5 game gap over the Hawks. James tallied … More »LeBron, Wade help Heat stay above Hawks

    Miami Heat's Joel Anthony and Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague fight for a loose ball during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami

    (Reuters) - Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went on a scoring spree to lift the Heat to a 101-92 victory over Southeast rivals Atlanta on Monday, opening up a 1.5 game gap over the Hawks. James tallied 27 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Wade scored 26 points to snap Atlanta's three-game win streak and …

  • Job applicants listen to a presentation prior to the opening of a job fair held by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Nationals baseball club in Washington
    Jobs outlook modest ahead of "fiscal cliff": Manpower Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. employers are expected to continue adding jobs in the first quarter of 2013, but uncertainty over the "fiscal cliff" has tempered the outlook, according to a quarterly hiring … More »Jobs outlook modest ahead of "fiscal cliff": Manpower

    Job applicants listen to a presentation prior to the opening of a job fair held by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Nationals baseball club in Washington

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. employers are expected to continue adding jobs in the first quarter of 2013, but uncertainty over the "fiscal cliff" has tempered the outlook, according to a quarterly hiring survey by ManpowerGroup. The global staffing services company's outlook for U.S. jobs has been positive for 15 straight …

  • New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) runs from Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) after intercepting a pass from quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
    Brady throws 4 TD passes, Pats lead Texans 28-7 AP - 9 hrs ago

    Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes as the New England Patriots turned their much-hyped game against the Houston Texans into a mismatch, leading 28-7 after the third quarter on Monday night. More »Brady throws 4 TD passes, Pats lead Texans 28-7

    New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) runs from Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) after intercepting a pass from quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes as the New England Patriots turned their much-hyped game against the Houston Texans into a mismatch, leading 28-7 after the third quarter on Monday night.

  • Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith (5) prepares to shoot over Miami Heat's Shane Battier, center, and Chris Bosh in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec, 10, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
    With big night from James, Heat top Hawks, 101-92 AP - 9 hrs ago

    LeBron James leaped as high as he can soar. Dwyane Wade shot better than he ever has before. More »With big night from James, Heat top Hawks, 101-92

    Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith (5) prepares to shoot over Miami Heat's Shane Battier, center, and Chris Bosh in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec, 10, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

    LeBron James leaped as high as he can soar. Dwyane Wade shot better than he ever has before.

  • New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) runs from Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) after intercepting a pass from quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
    Brady throws 3 TDs, Pats lead Texans 21-0 at half AP - 10 hrs ago

    Tom Brady stunned the mistake-prone Houston Texans with touchdown passes on his first three possessions and the New England Patriots led the team with the NFL's best record 21-0 at halftime on Monday … More »Brady throws 3 TDs, Pats lead Texans 21-0 at half

    New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) runs from Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) after intercepting a pass from quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    Tom Brady stunned the mistake-prone Houston Texans with touchdown passes on his first three possessions and the New England Patriots led the team with the NFL's best record 21-0 at halftime on Monday night.

  • New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) runs from Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) after intercepting a pass from quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
    Brady's 2 TD throws give Pats 14-0 lead AP - 11 hrs ago

    Tom Brady threw touchdown passes on his first two possessions and the New England Patriots led the Houston Texans 14-0 after the first quarter on Monday night. More »Brady's 2 TD throws give Pats 14-0 lead

    New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) runs from Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) after intercepting a pass from quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    Tom Brady threw touchdown passes on his first two possessions and the New England Patriots led the Houston Texans 14-0 after the first quarter on Monday night.

  • Washington Redskins' Griffin is helped up after being tackled by Baltimore Ravens defense during their NFL football game in Landover
    Griffin's knee sprained, might play against Cleveland Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III could suit up to face the Cleveland Browns this week after tests on his injured knee showed a sprain and no structural damage … More »Griffin's knee sprained, might play against Cleveland

    Washington Redskins' Griffin is helped up after being tackled by Baltimore Ravens defense during their NFL football game in Landover

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III could suit up to face the Cleveland Browns this week after tests on his injured knee showed a sprain and no structural damage to the ligaments, coach Mike Shanahan said on Monday. Griffin sustained a Grade 1 sprain of the lateral collateral …

  • FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2006 file photo, the red Nike swoosh marks the entrance to the company's headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore. Nike wants to expand its Oregon operations and hire as many as 12,000 new workers by 2020 but wants the government to promise it won't change the state tax code. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he'll call the Legislature into session Friday to create a law to give Nike its promise. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
    Oregon lawmakers to vote on Nike expansion plan AP - 12 hrs ago

    Athletic footwear and apparel giant Nike Inc. plans to expand its operations in Oregon and hire hundreds of workers but wants the government to promise that tax rules won't change, prompting a special … More »Oregon lawmakers to vote on Nike expansion plan

    FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2006 file photo, the red Nike swoosh marks the entrance to the company's headquarters campus in Beaverton, Ore. Nike wants to expand its Oregon operations and hire as many as 12,000 new workers by 2020 but wants the government to promise it won't change the state tax code. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he'll call the Legislature into session Friday to create a law to give Nike its promise. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)

    Athletic footwear and apparel giant Nike Inc. plans to expand its operations in Oregon and hire hundreds of workers but wants the government to promise that tax rules won't change, prompting a special session of the Legislature.

  • New Western Kentucky head coach Bobby Petrino, left, holds up a jersey with athletic director Todd Stewart during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Bowling Green, Ky. The 51-year-old was fired by Arkansas in April for a "pattern of misleading" behavior following an accident in which the coach was injured while riding a motorcycle with his mistress as a passenger but now wants to make the most of his second chance. (AP Photo/The Daily News, Joe Imel)
    Western Kentucky hires Petrino as football coach AP - 12 hrs ago

    Now that Bobby Petrino is back in the coaching ranks, he wants to make the most of his second chance. More »Western Kentucky hires Petrino as football coach

    New Western Kentucky head coach Bobby Petrino, left, holds up a jersey with athletic director Todd Stewart during an NCAA college football news conference, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Bowling Green, Ky. The 51-year-old was fired by Arkansas in April for a "pattern of misleading" behavior following an accident in which the coach was injured while riding a motorcycle with his mistress as a passenger but now wants to make the most of his second chance. (AP Photo/The Daily News, Joe Imel)

    Now that Bobby Petrino is back in the coaching ranks, he wants to make the most of his second chance.

  • Dodgers' new left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu of South Korea wears a cap as he puts on his new jersey while standing with general manager Colletti, owner Magic Johnson, and his agent Boras at a news conference in Los Angeles
    Ryu represents Dodgers' latest international gamble Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have enjoyed major contributions by international players over the decades, welcomed South Korean left-handed starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin to the team on Monday. … More »Ryu represents Dodgers' latest international gamble

    Dodgers' new left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu of South Korea wears a cap as he puts on his new jersey while standing with general manager Colletti, owner Magic Johnson, and his agent Boras at a news conference in Los Angeles

    (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have enjoyed major contributions by international players over the decades, welcomed South Korean left-handed starting pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin to the team on Monday. The Dodgers, who spent $25.7 million for exclusive rights to negotiate with Ryu, struck a six-year, $36 million deal …

  • Tire ruts are seen on the ground with skid marks, at rear on road, at the site of single vehicle accident involving Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent as a news cameraman, rear, films the area, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Irving, Texas. Brent is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge after a one-vehicle accident that killed linebacker Jerry Brown, a member of the team's practice squad. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
    Cowboys player death raises question of safety net AP - 13 hrs ago

    San Francisco 49ers defensive end Demarcus Dobbs walked away from a one-vehicle accident on his 25th birthday last month and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. More »Cowboys player death raises question of safety net

    Tire ruts are seen on the ground with skid marks, at rear on road, at the site of single vehicle accident involving Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent as a news cameraman, rear, films the area, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Irving, Texas. Brent is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge after a one-vehicle accident that killed linebacker Jerry Brown, a member of the team's practice squad. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

    San Francisco 49ers defensive end Demarcus Dobbs walked away from a one-vehicle accident on his 25th birthday last month and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

  • FILE - In this file photo taken Dec. 6, 2012, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. The league wiped out all games through Dec. 30 in its latest round of cancellations. Negotiations between the league and the players' association broke off last week, but Daly said Sunday the sides are trying to restart talks this week. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, file)
    NHL cancels games through Dec. 30 AP - 14 hrs ago

    The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. More »NHL cancels games through Dec. 30

    FILE - In this file photo taken Dec. 6, 2012, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly speak to reporters in New York. The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost. The league wiped out all games through Dec. 30 in its latest round of cancellations. Negotiations between the league and the players' association broke off last week, but Daly said Sunday the sides are trying to restart talks this week. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, file)

    The NHL eliminated 16 more days from the regular-season schedule Monday, and if a deal with the players' association isn't reached soon the whole season could be lost.

  • Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III kneels on the ground after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    Mild sprain has Redskins' RG3 uncertain for Sunday AP - 14 hrs ago

    All the medical terms associated with Robert Griffin III's knee injury can be boiled down to one simple message: It's not too bad. More »Mild sprain has Redskins' RG3 uncertain for Sunday

    Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III kneels on the ground after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

    All the medical terms associated with Robert Griffin III's knee injury can be boiled down to one simple message: It's not too bad.

  • Angels Greinke delivers pitch against Rangers during the first inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim
    Top free-agent pitcher Greinke signs with Dodgers Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers made it official on Monday, adding top free agent pitcher Zack Greinke to their impressive rotation after the right-hander passed his physical and signed … More »Top free-agent pitcher Greinke signs with Dodgers

    Angels Greinke delivers pitch against Rangers during the first inning of their MLB baseball game in Anaheim

    (Reuters) - The big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers made it official on Monday, adding top free agent pitcher Zack Greinke to their impressive rotation after the right-hander passed his physical and signed a six-year, $147 million deal. Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, a co-owner of the team, tweeted enthusiastically: …

  • Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson (33) scores on a 1-yard touchdown carry in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
    Chiefs get back to normal with loss to Browns AP - 15 hrs ago

    Returning to normal for the Kansas City Chiefs is equal parts welcoming and frustrating. More »Chiefs get back to normal with loss to Browns

    Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson (33) scores on a 1-yard touchdown carry in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

    Returning to normal for the Kansas City Chiefs is equal parts welcoming and frustrating.

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Some weasel took the cork out of my lunch.
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There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.
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John Adams (1735 - 1826), Journal, 1772  
I shot an arrow into the air, and it stuck.
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The follies which a man regrets most, in his life, are those which he didn't commit when he had the opportunity.
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