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  • Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel waves after the qualifying session of the South Korean F1 Grand Prix at the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam
    Ferrari prefer Vettel to Hamilton Reuters - 1 hr 18 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel would be Ferrari's first choice should they ever need to replace Fernando Alonso, president Luca di Montezemolo has said. The Red Bull driver … More »Ferrari prefer Vettel to Hamilton

    Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel waves after the qualifying session of the South Korean F1 Grand Prix at the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam

    (Reuters) - Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel would be Ferrari's first choice should they ever need to replace Fernando Alonso, president Luca di Montezemolo has said. The Red Bull driver has been repeatedly linked to Ferrari this season, with talk of a pre-contract for 2014, although the 25-year-old German …

  • In this Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 publicity photo released by FOX  X FACTOR season two winner Tate Stevens performs during THE X FACTOR Finale Thursday night Dec. 22, 2012 on FOX. (AP Photo/FOX, Ray Mickshaw)
    Country singer Tate Stevens wins Fox's 'X Factor' AP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Tate Stevens, who was mentored by music exec L.A. Reid on the second season of "The X Factor," has won the Fox singing competition. More »Country singer Tate Stevens wins Fox's 'X Factor'

    In this Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 publicity photo released by FOX  X FACTOR season two winner Tate Stevens performs during THE X FACTOR Finale Thursday night Dec. 22, 2012 on FOX. (AP Photo/FOX, Ray Mickshaw)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Tate Stevens, who was mentored by music exec L.A. Reid on the second season of "The X Factor," has won the Fox singing competition.

  • Larry Probst re-elected as USOC chair
    Larry Probst re-elected as USOC chair AP - 2 hrs 25 mins ago

    Once considered a reluctant conscript to the U.S. Olympic Committee, Larry Probst now embraces his role.So much, in fact, that he's staying on for another four years.The USOC board unanimously voted in … More »Larry Probst re-elected as USOC chair

    Larry Probst re-elected as USOC chair

    Once considered a reluctant conscript to the U.S. Olympic Committee, Larry Probst now embraces his role.So much, in fact, that he's staying on for another four years.The USOC board unanimously voted in ...

  • Martin Kaymer of Germany watches his shot on the third fairway during the 2012 Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City
    Golf: Missing Medina putt could have wrecked career, says Kaymer Reuters - 2 hrs 26 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Europe's Ryder Cup hero Martin Kaymer has a nightmare in which the five-foot putt he sank to beat Steve Stricker on Medina's 18th green slides agonizingly past the hole and his career spirals … More »Golf: Missing Medina putt could have wrecked career, says Kaymer

    Martin Kaymer of Germany watches his shot on the third fairway during the 2012 Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City

    (Reuters) - Europe's Ryder Cup hero Martin Kaymer has a nightmare in which the five-foot putt he sank to beat Steve Stricker on Medina's 18th green slides agonizingly past the hole and his career spirals into decline. The German's victory over Stricker in September guaranteed Europe would retain the trophy after one of …

  • NHL cancels all games through Jan. 14
    NHL cancels all games through Jan. 14 AP - 2 hrs 27 mins ago

    The next round of NHL cuts could be the deepest yet.With no deal in sight and no negotiations planned, the NHL chopped another two weeks off the schedule and moved closer to canceling the entire hockey … More »NHL cancels all games through Jan. 14

    NHL cancels all games through Jan. 14

    The next round of NHL cuts could be the deepest yet.With no deal in sight and no negotiations planned, the NHL chopped another two weeks off the schedule and moved closer to canceling the entire hockey ...

  • Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic (14), of Montenegro, shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Target Center on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
    Barea, Wolves snap Thunder's 12-game streak AP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been blowing the doors off the rest of the Western Conference in these first two months, playing with the swagger born of their run to … More »Barea, Wolves snap Thunder's 12-game streak

    Minnesota Timberwolves' Nikola Pekovic (14), of Montenegro, shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder's Kendrick Perkins (5) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at the Target Center on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been blowing the doors off the rest of the Western Conference in these first two months, playing with the swagger born of their run to the NBA Finals last season.

  • Russia's Zvonareva reaches for a return to Serena Williams of the U.S. in their women's singles tennis match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the London 2012 Olympic Games
    Zvonareva misses Australian Open with shoulder injury Reuters - 2 hrs 59 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Former world number two Vera Zvonareva of Russia has pulled out of the Australian Open with a shoulder injury, organizers of the opening grand slam of the season said on Friday. "Sorry to report … More »Zvonareva misses Australian Open with shoulder injury

    Russia's Zvonareva reaches for a return to Serena Williams of the U.S. in their women's singles tennis match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the London 2012 Olympic Games

    (Reuters) - Former world number two Vera Zvonareva of Russia has pulled out of the Australian Open with a shoulder injury, organizers of the opening grand slam of the season said on Friday. "Sorry to report that Vera Zvonareva has withdrawn from the AO due to a continuing right shoulder injury," organizers of the January …

  • Schild of Austria clears a gate during the giant slalom race at the women's Alpine skiing World Cup in St. Moritz
    Alpine skiing: Injured Schild to miss world title defense Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's Marlies Schild, injured in training for a World Cup slalom in Are, will not defend her world title in February, the Austrian Ski Team (OSV) said on Friday. Schild, one victory … More »Alpine skiing: Injured Schild to miss world title defense

    Schild of Austria clears a gate during the giant slalom race at the women's Alpine skiing World Cup in St. Moritz

    VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's Marlies Schild, injured in training for a World Cup slalom in Are, will not defend her world title in February, the Austrian Ski Team (OSV) said on Friday. Schild, one victory short of the record of the 34 World Cup slalom wins held by Swiss Vreni Schneider, crashed badly in her warm-up practice …

  • New York Yankees McGehee is congratulated in the dugout after he hit a three run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto
    McGehee to join fellow former Yankee Jones in Japan: report Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Infielder Casey McGehee is on the verge of joining another former New York Yankee Andruw Jones at the Rakuten Eagles in Japan's professional baseball league, according to a local media report … More »McGehee to join fellow former Yankee Jones in Japan: report

    New York Yankees McGehee is congratulated in the dugout after he hit a three run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Toronto

    (Reuters) - Infielder Casey McGehee is on the verge of joining another former New York Yankee Andruw Jones at the Rakuten Eagles in Japan's professional baseball league, according to a local media report on Friday. Rakuten, who signed former All-Star outfielder Jones earlier this week, have agreed to a 130 million yen ($1.54 …

  • FILE - Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) shoots over Ohio State's Evan Ravenel (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., in this Nov. 28, 2012 file photo. As the college basketball season nears its midpoint, the player of year honor appears to be up for grabs with roughly two dozen players who could be considered the best in the country. Mason Plumlee is among a Pick 6 of players having outstanding seasons so far. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
    College basketball's best _ so far AP - 4 hrs ago

    Kentucky's Anthony Davis was pretty much everyone's choice as the national player of the year last season. More »College basketball's best _ so far

    FILE - Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) shoots over Ohio State's Evan Ravenel (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., in this Nov. 28, 2012 file photo. As the college basketball season nears its midpoint, the player of year honor appears to be up for grabs with roughly two dozen players who could be considered the best in the country. Mason Plumlee is among a Pick 6 of players having outstanding seasons so far. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

    Kentucky's Anthony Davis was pretty much everyone's choice as the national player of the year last season.

  • BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy holds out the ball as he scores on a 17-yard interception return during the fourth quarter of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. BYU defeated San Diego State 23-6.  (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
    BYU LB Van Noy scores 2 TDs in Poinsettia Bowl win AP - 4 hrs ago

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Poinsettia Bowl was ponderous, even boring, until Brigham Young linebacker Kyle Van Noy took over. More »BYU LB Van Noy scores 2 TDs in Poinsettia Bowl win

    BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy holds out the ball as he scores on a 17-yard interception return during the fourth quarter of the Poinsettia Bowl NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in San Diego. BYU defeated San Diego State 23-6.  (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Poinsettia Bowl was ponderous, even boring, until Brigham Young linebacker Kyle Van Noy took over.

  • Australia's Pocock breaks the tackle of Priestland of Wales during their international rugby test match in Melbourne
    Pococok signs on with Wallabies until 2015 World Cup Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Australia flanker David Pocock agreed a new three-year contract with the Wallabies on Friday which is expected to take him through to the 2015 World Cup. The talented 24-year-old openside is … More »Pococok signs on with Wallabies until 2015 World Cup

    Australia's Pocock breaks the tackle of Priestland of Wales during their international rugby test match in Melbourne

    (Reuters) - Australia flanker David Pocock agreed a new three-year contract with the Wallabies on Friday which is expected to take him through to the 2015 World Cup. The talented 24-year-old openside is considered one of the best poachers of the ball in world rugby and retaining his services for next year's British and …

  • Tate Stevens performs after winning Season 2 of 'The X Factor,' Dec. 20, 2012 -- FOX
    Tate Stevens On His The X Factor Win: 'I'm Freaking Out!' Access Hollywood - 7 hrs ago

    Tate Stevens was stunned to scoop "The X Factor's" top prize on Thursday night. "It's amazing. I still don't know what to say. It's so crazy," he told Access Hollywood backstage after the show. "Just … More »Tate Stevens On His The X Factor Win: 'I'm Freaking Out!'

    Tate Stevens performs after winning Season 2 of 'The X Factor,' Dec. 20, 2012 -- FOX

    Tate Stevens was stunned to scoop "The X Factor's" top prize on Thursday night. "It's amazing. I still don't know what to say. It's so crazy," he told Access Hollywood backstage after the show. "Just this whole thing is spinning fast and I can't feel my feet. I don't know."

  • Ivoirian soccer player Yaya Toure speaks after he was crowned African Footballer of the Year in Accra
    Toure wins African Footballer of the Year again Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    ACCRA (Reuters) - Manchester City's Yaya Toure won the African Footballer of the Year award for a second successive time on Thursday, holding off a strong challenge from compatriot and Ivory Coast captain … More »Toure wins African Footballer of the Year again

    Ivoirian soccer player Yaya Toure speaks after he was crowned African Footballer of the Year in Accra

    ACCRA (Reuters) - Manchester City's Yaya Toure won the African Footballer of the Year award for a second successive time on Thursday, holding off a strong challenge from compatriot and Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba. The 29-year-old midfielder topped the annual poll of African national team coaches and technical directors …

  • FILE - In this Feb. 27, 1999, file photo, Suzy Hamilton reacts after winning the women's 1,500 meter run with a time of 4:13.96 at the USA Championships athletics meet in Atlanta. he three-time Olympian has admitted leading a double life as an escort. She apologized Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, after a report by The Smoking Gun website said she had been working as a prostitute in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
    Suzy Favor Hamilton says she has worked as escort AP - 9 hrs ago

    Three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton says she coped with depression and a troubled marriage by turning to a life of prostitution. More »Suzy Favor Hamilton says she has worked as escort

    FILE - In this Feb. 27, 1999, file photo, Suzy Hamilton reacts after winning the women's 1,500 meter run with a time of 4:13.96 at the USA Championships athletics meet in Atlanta. he three-time Olympian has admitted leading a double life as an escort. She apologized Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, after a report by The Smoking Gun website said she had been working as a prostitute in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

    Three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton says she coped with depression and a troubled marriage by turning to a life of prostitution.

  • Carly Rose Sonenclar, Fifth Harmony and Tate Stevens perform during 'The X Factor' Season 2 final, Dec. 20, 2012 -- FOX
    The X Factor Crowns Season 2 Champ Access Hollywood - 10 hrs ago

    "The X Factor" has a new winner. (SPOILER: This story contains the results of Thursday's show.) More »The X Factor Crowns Season 2 Champ

    Carly Rose Sonenclar, Fifth Harmony and Tate Stevens perform during 'The X Factor' Season 2 final, Dec. 20, 2012 -- FOX

    "The X Factor" has a new winner. (SPOILER: This story contains the results of Thursday's show.)

  • National Hockey League Commissioner Bettman gestures as he describes negotiations between the NHL and the NHL Players Association regarding difficulties of their current labor negotiations in New York
    Lockout dampens year where Kings reign supreme Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    TORONTO (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman kicked off 2012 toasting the New Year at the lucrative outdoor Winter Classic game, painting a glowing picture of a league whose … More »Lockout dampens year where Kings reign supreme

    National Hockey League Commissioner Bettman gestures as he describes negotiations between the NHL and the NHL Players Association regarding difficulties of their current labor negotiations in New York

    TORONTO (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman kicked off 2012 toasting the New Year at the lucrative outdoor Winter Classic game, painting a glowing picture of a league whose stock was on the rise. But as the year draws to a close, a dour Bettman is painting a much gloomier portrait of a league …

  • New York Giants' Eli Manning waves after beating New Orleans Saints in their NFL game in East Rutherford
    New generation of QBs emerge but league faces threats Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    MIAMI (Reuters) - A new generation of talented quarterbacks emerged in 2012 but a refereeing fiasco, worries over concussions and player behavior all left their mark on the National Football League (NFL). … More »New generation of QBs emerge but league faces threats

    New York Giants' Eli Manning waves after beating New Orleans Saints in their NFL game in East Rutherford

    MIAMI (Reuters) - A new generation of talented quarterbacks emerged in 2012 but a refereeing fiasco, worries over concussions and player behavior all left their mark on the National Football League (NFL). The year was also a tantalizing tale of the Mannings with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning winning his second …

  • Miami Heat's LeBron James dunks against the Washington Wizards in their NBA basketball game in Miami
    Lebron shines brightest on every stage Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - LeBron James finally captured an elusive National Basketball Association title to cap a year where he silenced his critics and shared the spotlight with some unlikely players. "Linsanity" became … More »Lebron shines brightest on every stage

    Miami Heat's LeBron James dunks against the Washington Wizards in their NBA basketball game in Miami

    (Reuters) - LeBron James finally captured an elusive National Basketball Association title to cap a year where he silenced his critics and shared the spotlight with some unlikely players. "Linsanity" became one of the new buzzwords in the NBA while a collegiate player took a sledgehammer to the record books and the Los …

  • In Mexico, New Agers hope Dec. 21 brings new era AP - 11 hrs ago

    MERIDA, Mexico (AP) — Doomsday hour is here, at least in much of the world, and so still are we. More »In Mexico, New Agers hope Dec. 21 brings new era

    MERIDA, Mexico (AP) — Doomsday hour is here, at least in much of the world, and so still are we.

  • Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs for a 13-yard gain as St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Kendall Langford defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
    Vikings still wowed by Peterson's rapid recovery AP - 12 hrs ago

    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Most days, Adrian Peterson went through rehab drills looking as if he were never injured. More »Vikings still wowed by Peterson's rapid recovery

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, left, runs for a 13-yard gain as St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Kendall Langford defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Most days, Adrian Peterson went through rehab drills looking as if he were never injured.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2012, file photo, Utah State head coach Gary Andersen rallies his players before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. Andersen was officially hired as Wisconsin's new coach Thursday, Dec. 20, and will be formally introduced at a news conference Friday morning. He replaces Bret Bielema, who left for Arkansas this month. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
    It's official, Andersen is new Wisconsin coach AP - 12 hrs ago

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Several schools tried to lure Gary Andersen away from Utah State. More »It's official, Andersen is new Wisconsin coach

    FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2012, file photo, Utah State head coach Gary Andersen rallies his players before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. Andersen was officially hired as Wisconsin's new coach Thursday, Dec. 20, and will be formally introduced at a news conference Friday morning. He replaces Bret Bielema, who left for Arkansas this month. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Several schools tried to lure Gary Andersen away from Utah State.

  • New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
    AP Sources: Jets could trade QBs Sanchez, Tebow AP - 12 hrs ago

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez is no longer the face of the New York Jets. He could soon be a former member of the team. More »AP Sources: Jets could trade QBs Sanchez, Tebow

    New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez is no longer the face of the New York Jets. He could soon be a former member of the team.

  • National Hockey League Commissioner Bettman gestures as he describes negotiations between the NHL and the NHL Players Association regarding difficulties of their current labor negotiations in New York
    League moves closer to canceling entire season Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) moved closer to calling off the entire 2012-13 season after canceling all games through January 14 on Thursday due to a bitter labor dispute with players. The … More »League moves closer to canceling entire season

    National Hockey League Commissioner Bettman gestures as he describes negotiations between the NHL and the NHL Players Association regarding difficulties of their current labor negotiations in New York

    (Reuters) - The National Hockey League (NHL) moved closer to calling off the entire 2012-13 season after canceling all games through January 14 on Thursday due to a bitter labor dispute with players. The widely-expected decision brought the total number of lost regular season games to 625, or 50.8 percent of the season, …

  • FILE - This April 12, 2012 file photo shows Simeon Career Academy's Jabari Parker, right,  talking with NBA great Alonzo Mourning after Mourning surprised Parker with the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award, in Chicago. The prized prospect is to announce his college choice at a news conference at his high school, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)
    Top prospect Parker chooses Duke AP - 13 hrs ago

    CHICAGO (AP) — Jabari Parker still had just about everyone guessing. Then, he pulled out that blue T-shirt with a white "D," and, finally, it became clear. More »Top prospect Parker chooses Duke

    FILE - This April 12, 2012 file photo shows Simeon Career Academy's Jabari Parker, right,  talking with NBA great Alonzo Mourning after Mourning surprised Parker with the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award, in Chicago. The prized prospect is to announce his college choice at a news conference at his high school, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

    CHICAGO (AP) — Jabari Parker still had just about everyone guessing. Then, he pulled out that blue T-shirt with a white "D," and, finally, it became clear.

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  • Morning commuters walk pass New York Stock Exchange
    ICE's NYSE swoop creates derivatives giant Reuters - 2 hrs 58 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - IntercontinentalExchange's $8.2 billion takeover of New York Stock Exchange owner NYSE Euronext allows it to tap into a dramatic expansion of demand … More »ICE's NYSE swoop creates derivatives giant

    Morning commuters walk pass New York Stock Exchange

    LONDON (Reuters) - IntercontinentalExchange's $8.2 billion takeover of New York Stock Exchange owner NYSE Euronext allows it to tap into a dramatic expansion of demand for clearing financial derivatives expected next year. The deal announced on Thursday gives commodities and energy bourse ICE control of NYSE Liffe, Europe's …

  • Wall St. sign is seen in New York's financial district
    Insight: Wall Street, facing fiercer watchdog, flees U.S. power markets Reuters - 1 hr 56 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - When federal regulators proposed a six-month penalty on JPMorgan Chase & Co's electricity trading arm last month, they took aim at what is now a … More »Insight: Wall Street, facing fiercer watchdog, flees U.S. power markets

    Wall St. sign is seen in New York's financial district

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - When federal regulators proposed a six-month penalty on JPMorgan Chase & Co's electricity trading arm last month, they took aim at what is now a rare sight on Wall Street: a large and growing power sales business. After five years of rapid and lucrative growth, the world's biggest investment banks are …

  • A man sits on a wall in the Canary Wharf financial district of London
    UK data point to meager growth, public finances worsen Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's dominant services sector posted meager growth in October, which may be just enough for the economy as a whole to avoid contraction in the … More »UK data point to meager growth, public finances worsen

    A man sits on a wall in the Canary Wharf financial district of London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's dominant services sector posted meager growth in October, which may be just enough for the economy as a whole to avoid contraction in the last three months of 2012. However, public borrowing figures also released on Friday showed that finance minister George Osborne has a lot of catching up …

  • A man walks past an AVIVA logo outside the company's head office in the city of London
    Insurer Aviva sells U.S. unit for $1.8 billion Reuters - 1 hr 56 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Aviva , Britain's No. 2 insurer, has agreed to sell its U.S. business for $1.8 billion, far less than it paid for it and the biggest disposal so far … More »Insurer Aviva sells U.S. unit for $1.8 billion

    A man walks past an AVIVA logo outside the company's head office in the city of London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Aviva , Britain's No. 2 insurer, has agreed to sell its U.S. business for $1.8 billion, far less than it paid for it and the biggest disposal so far in a reorganization aimed at boosting its underperforming share price. Aviva USA Corporation, a provider of life insurance and annuities, is being bought …

  • The logo of ArcelorMittal company is seen at the entrance of its headquarters in Luxembourg
    ArcelorMittal takes $4.3 billion write-down on weak Europe Reuters - 35 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal , the world's biggest steelmaker, is to write down the value of its European business by $4.3 billion, underscoring gloom about prospects … More »ArcelorMittal takes $4.3 billion write-down on weak Europe

    The logo of ArcelorMittal company is seen at the entrance of its headquarters in Luxembourg

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal , the world's biggest steelmaker, is to write down the value of its European business by $4.3 billion, underscoring gloom about prospects for the region's recession-hit manufacturers. The group, formed in 2006 when India-born Lakshmi Mittal's steel business bought European peer Arcelor …

  • Shinzo Abe, Japan's incoming PM, attends a meeting at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo
    Japan says economy's condition stable, but weak Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy condition stopped worsening, the outgoing government said on Friday in a monthly report, but it remains weak enough to justify a nudge … More »Japan says economy's condition stable, but weak

    Shinzo Abe, Japan's incoming PM, attends a meeting at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy condition stopped worsening, the outgoing government said on Friday in a monthly report, but it remains weak enough to justify a nudge from monetary and fiscal stimulus planned by the newly elected administration. In the last monthly assessment produced before Shinzo Abe's cabinet takes …

  • A passer-by stands in front of the News Corporation building in New York
    News Corp files with U.S. regulators to split company Reuters - 1 hr 0 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp formally applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to separate its publishing and entertainment assets into two independent, … More »News Corp files with U.S. regulators to split company

    A passer-by stands in front of the News Corporation building in New York

    (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp formally applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to separate its publishing and entertainment assets into two independent, publicly traded companies. The new News Corp will comprise a range of newspaper brands, information and integrated marketing services, digital real …

  • US consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in November AP - 2 mins 43 secs ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers spent and earned more in November, reflecting a rebound from the disruptions caused by Superstorm Sandy. More »US consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in November

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers spent and earned more in November, reflecting a rebound from the disruptions caused by Superstorm Sandy.

  • US durable goods orders up 0.7 percent AP - 8 mins ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies increased their orders for long-lasting manufactured goods in November, with a second consecutive monthly gain in a key category that … More »US durable goods orders up 0.7 percent

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies increased their orders for long-lasting manufactured goods in November, with a second consecutive monthly gain in a key category that reflects businesses' investment plans.

  • John Liotti, right, works with fellow traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012.  Another failed attempt find a compromise in U.S. budget negotiations sent world stock markets plummeting Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 as investors feared the world's largest economy could teeter into recession if no deal is found. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
    Futures tumble on stalemate in Washington AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are moving sharply lower after GOP leaders unexpectedly postponed a vote on legislation that would raise taxes on wealthier Americans, … More »Futures tumble on stalemate in Washington

    John Liotti, right, works with fellow traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012.  Another failed attempt find a compromise in U.S. budget negotiations sent world stock markets plummeting Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 as investors feared the world's largest economy could teeter into recession if no deal is found. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are moving sharply lower after GOP leaders unexpectedly postponed a vote on legislation that would raise taxes on wealthier Americans, bringing the country closer to the so-called fiscal cliff.

  • GE to buy aviation unit of Italy's Avio for $4.3B AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago

    FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Industrial conglomerate General Electric plans to buy the aviation business of Italian manufacturer Avio for $4.3 billion to grow its jet propulsion … More »GE to buy aviation unit of Italy's Avio for $4.3B

    FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Industrial conglomerate General Electric plans to buy the aviation business of Italian manufacturer Avio for $4.3 billion to grow its jet propulsion business and strengthen its supply chain.

  • Pinnacle to buy Ameristar Casinos for about $869M AP - 52 mins ago

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pinnacle Entertainment is buying Ameristar Casinos for about $869 million, plus taking on its $1.9 billion in debt. More »Pinnacle to buy Ameristar Casinos for about $869M

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pinnacle Entertainment is buying Ameristar Casinos for about $869 million, plus taking on its $1.9 billion in debt.

  • Walgreen fiscal 1Q profit sinks nearly 26 pct AP - 9 mins ago

    Walgreen Co.'s fiscal first-quarter earnings sank nearly 26 percent as the nation's largest drugstore chain filled fewer prescriptions and absorbed costs tied to acquisitions … More »Walgreen fiscal 1Q profit sinks nearly 26 pct

    Walgreen Co.'s fiscal first-quarter earnings sank nearly 26 percent as the nation's largest drugstore chain filled fewer prescriptions and absorbed costs tied to acquisitions and Superstorm Sandy.

  • Majority Leader Eric Cantor from Virginia, center, departs after a House Republicans meeting on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 in Washington. Confronted with a revolt among the rank and file, House Republicans abruptly put off a vote Thursday night on legislation allowing tax rates to rise for households earning $1 million and up.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
    Obama vows to press ahead on fiscal cliff solution AP - 1 hr 9 mins ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he'll press ahead with Congress in hopes of preventing across-the-board tax increases set to strike taxpayers Jan. 1 after … More »Obama vows to press ahead on fiscal cliff solution

    Majority Leader Eric Cantor from Virginia, center, departs after a House Republicans meeting on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 in Washington. Confronted with a revolt among the rank and file, House Republicans abruptly put off a vote Thursday night on legislation allowing tax rates to rise for households earning $1 million and up.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he'll press ahead with Congress in hopes of preventing across-the-board tax increases set to strike taxpayers Jan. 1 after House GOP leaders unexpectedly put off a vote on legislation calling for higher rates on million-dollar earners Thursday evening.

  • Dr. Mark Molitch of Northwestern University, who helped write medical standards meant to limit HGH treatment to legitimate patients, holds an injector pen that contains approximately a weeks worth of doses for a patient in need of the drug at his clinic Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in Chicago. An Associated Press investigation shows that a federal crackdown on illicit foreign supplies of human growth hormone has failed to stop rampant misuse, and instead has driven record sales of the drug by some of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
    AP IMPACT: Big Pharma cashes in on HGH abuse AP - 5 hrs ago

    A federal crackdown on illicit foreign supplies of human growth hormone has failed to stop rampant misuse, and instead has driven record sales of the drug by some of … More »AP IMPACT: Big Pharma cashes in on HGH abuse

    Dr. Mark Molitch of Northwestern University, who helped write medical standards meant to limit HGH treatment to legitimate patients, holds an injector pen that contains approximately a weeks worth of doses for a patient in need of the drug at his clinic Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in Chicago. An Associated Press investigation shows that a federal crackdown on illicit foreign supplies of human growth hormone has failed to stop rampant misuse, and instead has driven record sales of the drug by some of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

    A federal crackdown on illicit foreign supplies of human growth hormone has failed to stop rampant misuse, and instead has driven record sales of the drug by some of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies, an Associated Press investigation shows.

  • Italian court overturns Google convictions AP - 30 mins ago

    MILAN (AP) — An Italian appeals court has overturned the convictions of three Google executives who had been charged for a video on a Google site that showed a disabled … More »Italian court overturns Google convictions

    MILAN (AP) — An Italian appeals court has overturned the convictions of three Google executives who had been charged for a video on a Google site that showed a disabled teen being bullied.

  • Nokia, RIM settle old disputes in new patent pact AP - 1 hr 0 mins ago

    HELSINKI (AP) — Nokia Corp. and Canadian smartphone rival Research In Motion have agreed on a new patent licensing pact which will end all existing litigation between … More »Nokia, RIM settle old disputes in new patent pact

    HELSINKI (AP) — Nokia Corp. and Canadian smartphone rival Research In Motion have agreed on a new patent licensing pact which will end all existing litigation between the two struggling companies, the Finnish firm said Friday.

  • Making money: Renting in retirement, and more @ The Week (RSS) - 1 hr 25 mins ago

    Renting in retirement Older homeowners are often urged to sell their big family house and buy a smaller one. But for some, it might make more sense to rent, said Jeff … More »Making money: Renting in retirement, and more

    Renting in retirement Older homeowners are often urged to sell their big family house and buy a smaller one. But for some, it might make more sense to rent, said Jeff Brown at The Street. "Clearly, this goes against the grain." But renting requires less cash up front than a purchase, which is appealing if you have "a special …

  • Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Deals @ ABC News - 1 hr 42 mins ago

    ABC News’ Becky Worley reports: If you’ve left your Christmas shopping until the last minute, you may not find a mall parking spot this weekend, but you will find some … More »Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Deals

    ABC News’ Becky Worley reports: If you’ve left your Christmas shopping until the last minute, you may not find a mall parking spot this weekend, but you will find some fantastic deals. Retailers are ready to slash prices, with across-the-board discounts on clothing, toys and...

  • Congressman Unhappy With Penn St Fine Guidelines @ ABC News - 14 hrs ago

    Pa. congressman unhappy with NCAA response to request to keep Sandusky fine money in state More »Congressman Unhappy With Penn St Fine Guidelines

    Pa. congressman unhappy with NCAA response to request to keep Sandusky fine money in state

Miscellaneous Daily Stuff

Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - December 21, 2012
Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.
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W. H. Auden (1907 - 1973)  
I had a monumental idea this morning, but I didn't like it.
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Samuel Goldwyn (1882 - 1974)  
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
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Sir Richard Steele  
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
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George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)  

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