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General News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • In this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 photo, Gen. Carter Ham, head of the U.S. African command, attends a conference on terrorism in the Sahara in Algiers, Algeria. A U.S. Army brigade will begin sending small teams into as many as 35 African nations in early 2013, part of an intensifying Pentagon effort to train countries to battle extremists and give the U.S. a ready and trained force to dispatch to Africa if crises requiring the U.S. military emerge. Ham, the top U.S. commander in Africa, noted that the brigade has a small drone capability that could be useful in Africa. But he also acknowledged that he would need special permission to tap it for that kind of mission. (AP Photo)
    Army teams going to Africa as terror threat grows AP - 3 hrs ago

    Small teams of soldiers will go to as many as 35 nations next year as part of an intensifying effort to train countries to battle extremists. More »Army teams going to Africa as terror threat grows

    In this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 photo, Gen. Carter Ham, head of the U.S. African command, attends a conference on terrorism in the Sahara in Algiers, Algeria. A U.S. Army brigade will begin sending small teams into as many as 35 African nations in early 2013, part of an intensifying Pentagon effort to train countries to battle extremists and give the U.S. a ready and trained force to dispatch to Africa if crises requiring the U.S. military emerge. Ham, the top U.S. commander in Africa, noted that the brigade has a small drone capability that could be useful in Africa. But he also acknowledged that he would need special permission to tap it for that kind of mission. (AP Photo)

    Small teams of soldiers will go to as many as 35 nations next year as part of an intensifying effort to train countries to battle extremists.

  • An American armed man escorts a U.S. convoy to Kabul police headquarters, where a an American advisor was killed, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec. 24, 2014. An Afghan policewoman killed an American adviser at the Kabul police headquarters on Monday, a senior Afghan police official said. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
    Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul AP - 1 hr 40 mins ago

    The attack, the latest in a rising tide of insider attacks by Afghans against their foreign allies, occurred outside the police headquarters in a walled, highly secure compound. More »Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul

    An American armed man escorts a U.S. convoy to Kabul police headquarters, where a an American advisor was killed, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec. 24, 2014. An Afghan policewoman killed an American adviser at the Kabul police headquarters on Monday, a senior Afghan police official said. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

    The attack, the latest in a rising tide of insider attacks by Afghans against their foreign allies, occurred outside the police headquarters in a walled, highly secure compound.

  • President Barack Obama speaks to reporters about the fiscal cliff in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
    Lawmakers worry 'fiscal cliff' deal is elusive AP - 4 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON - With anxiety rising as the country lurches towards a "fiscal cliff," lawmakers are increasingly skeptical about a possible deal and some predict the best possibility would be a small-scale patch because time … More »Lawmakers worry 'fiscal cliff' deal is elusive

    President Barack Obama speaks to reporters about the fiscal cliff in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

    WASHINGTON - With anxiety rising as the country lurches towards a "fiscal cliff," lawmakers are increasingly skeptical about a possible deal and some predict the best possibility would be a small-scale patch because time is running out before the yearend deadline.

  • NRA Faces Backlash for Defiant Message
    Lawmakers look to restrict gun magazine capacity, NRA voices opposition AP - 5 hrs ago

    Lawmakers from both parties voiced their willingness Sunday to pursue some changes to the nation's gun laws, but adamant opposition from the National Rifle Association has made clear than any such effort will face significant … More »Lawmakers look to restrict gun magazine capacity, NRA voices opposition

    NRA Faces Backlash for Defiant Message

    Lawmakers from both parties voiced their willingness Sunday to pursue some changes to the nation's gun laws, but adamant opposition from the National Rifle Association has made clear than any such effort will face significant obstacles.

  • FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 file photo, Gary Seri, general manager at the Stone River Grille, hangs a sign reading "HUG A TEACHER TODAY" written on a table cloth in honor of the teachers who died along with students a day earlier when a gunman opened fire at the Sandy Hook elementary school in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn. Seri said the teachers were scheduled to have their holiday party at his restaurant. He put up red balloons that were not used when a sweet 16 party was canceled the night before, in lieu of the massacre. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

    Hung on a building in the Connecticut town where 20 children and six adults were killed at an elementary school is a spray-painted sign with four words: "Hug a teacher today."

  • FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 file photo, Addison Strychalsky, 2, of Newtown, Conn., pets Libby, a golden retriever therapy dog, during a visit from the dogs and their handlers to a memorial for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims in Newtown. As the shock of Newtown's horrific school shooting starts to wear off, as the headlines fade and the therapists leave, residents are seeking a way forward through faith, community and a determination to seize their future. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

    The grief will not end. Yet the healing must begin. So as the shock of Newtown's horrific school shooting starts to wear off, as the headlines fade and the therapists leave, residents are seeking a way forward through faith, community and a determination to seize their future.

  • This undated photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows Navy SEAL Cdr. Job W. Price. U.S. military officials are investigating the apparent suicide of Price, 42, of Pottstown, Pa., who died Saturday of a non-combat-related injury while supporting stability operations in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/U.S. Navy)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military officials are investigating the apparent suicide of a Navy SEAL commander in Afghanistan.

  • In this Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 photo, people walk through the Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach, Calif. A confluence of factors has led to a muted approach to holiday shopping in 2012 - bad news for retailers, which can make up to 40 percent of annual sales during November and December and were counting on the last weekend before Christmas to make up for lost dollars earlier in the season. The Saturday before Christmas was expected to be the second biggest sales day behind the Friday after Thanksgiving. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

    ATLANTA (AP) — Christmas shoppers thronged malls and pounced on discounts but apparently spent less this year, their spirits dampened by concerns about the economy and the aftermath of shootings and storms.

  • LONDON (AP) — Financial markets were largely steady in holiday-thinned trading Monday though concerns remain over the progress of U.S. budget discussions and the future of the economic reform program in Italy.

  • FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2010 file photo, U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, gives his victory speech at the Republican Party election headquarters held at the Doubletree Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho. Authorities say Crapo has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in a Washington, D.C. suburb. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley, File)

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A conservative U.S. senator from Idaho who has said he doesn't drink because of his Mormon faith has been charged with drunken driving.

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  • FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2011, file photo, Lance Armstrong pauses during an interview in Austin, Texas. Armstrong is being sued for more than $1.5 million by a British newspaper which lost a libel action for publishing doping allegations against the now-disgraced cyclist. The Sunday Times paid Armstrong 300,000 pounds (now about $485,000) in 2006 to settle a case after it reprinted claims from a book in 2004 that he took performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Thao Nguyen, File)
    UK paper suing Lance Armstrong over libel case AP - 2 hrs 27 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper is suing Lance Armstrong for more than $1.5 million after it settled a libel case over doping allegations, saying that revelations of the cycling star's use of performance-enhancing … More »UK paper suing Lance Armstrong over libel case

    FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2011, file photo, Lance Armstrong pauses during an interview in Austin, Texas. Armstrong is being sued for more than $1.5 million by a British newspaper which lost a libel action for publishing doping allegations against the now-disgraced cyclist. The Sunday Times paid Armstrong 300,000 pounds (now about $485,000) in 2006 to settle a case after it reprinted claims from a book in 2004 that he took performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Thao Nguyen, File)

    LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper is suing Lance Armstrong for more than $1.5 million after it settled a libel case over doping allegations, saying that revelations of the cycling star's use of performance-enhancing drugs show the case was baseless.

  • A man walks past the Johannesburg Stock Exchange building in Sandton
    S.Africa stocks hover near record highs Reuters - 2 hrs 31 mins ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African stocks barely budged in holiday-shortened trade on Monday, edging up 0.1 percent as Africa's largest equity market winds down a record-breaking year. While trade … More »S.Africa stocks hover near record highs

    A man walks past the Johannesburg Stock Exchange building in Sandton

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African stocks barely budged in holiday-shortened trade on Monday, edging up 0.1 percent as Africa's largest equity market winds down a record-breaking year. While trade was quiet - markets will be closed on Tuesday for Christmas and on Wednesday for another national holiday - the benchmark …

  • Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy reacts after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
    Seahawks roll past 49ers in noisy Seattle 42-13 AP - 5 hrs ago

    SEATTLE (AP) — Red Bryant remembers the early years of his career, when the Seattle Seahawks struggled to win only four and five games in his first two seasons. More »Seahawks roll past 49ers in noisy Seattle 42-13

    Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy reacts after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

    SEATTLE (AP) — Red Bryant remembers the early years of his career, when the Seattle Seahawks struggled to win only four and five games in his first two seasons.

  • New Zealand's Peter Fulton plays a shot off the bowling of South Africa's Dale Steyn during their T20 international cricket match in Durban
    New Zealand level series thanks to Guptill century Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    EAST LONDON, South Africa (Reuters) - A brilliant, unbeaten century from opener Martin Guptill led New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory off the final ball against South Africa in the second T20 international … More »New Zealand level series thanks to Guptill century

    New Zealand's Peter Fulton plays a shot off the bowling of South Africa's Dale Steyn during their T20 international cricket match in Durban

    EAST LONDON, South Africa (Reuters) - A brilliant, unbeaten century from opener Martin Guptill led New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory off the final ball against South Africa in the second T20 international on Sunday. Chasing 169 for victory in 19 overs at Buffalo Park, Guptill helped erase the memory of Friday's embarrassing …

  • Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin pulls in a 43-yard pass catch from quarterback Russell Wilson during the first quarter of their NFL football game against the 49ers in Seattle, Washington
    Surging Seahawks hammer 49ers, take title race to wire Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks ensured the NFC West title race will go down to the final week with a playoff-clinching 42-13 home rout of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The Seahawks dominated the … More »Surging Seahawks hammer 49ers, take title race to wire

    Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin pulls in a 43-yard pass catch from quarterback Russell Wilson during the first quarter of their NFL football game against the 49ers in Seattle, Washington

    (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks ensured the NFC West title race will go down to the final week with a playoff-clinching 42-13 home rout of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The Seahawks dominated the 49ers from the start in rainy Seattle to remain unbeaten at home and move within half a game of division leaders San Francisco. …

  • Cincinnati Bengals kicker Josh Brown kicks the game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Kevin Huber holds in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh
    Bengals and Colts claim playoff berths Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Cincinnati Bengals edged the Pittsburgh Steelers to reach the NFL playoffs, and the Indianapolis Colts joined the postseason party by capping their remarkable turnaround in pressure-packed … More »Bengals and Colts claim playoff berths

    Cincinnati Bengals kicker Josh Brown kicks the game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Kevin Huber holds in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh

    (Reuters) - The Cincinnati Bengals edged the Pittsburgh Steelers to reach the NFL playoffs, and the Indianapolis Colts joined the postseason party by capping their remarkable turnaround in pressure-packed action on Sunday. The advancement of Cincinnati (9-6), 13-10 winners over their bitter AFC North rivals, and Indianapolis …

  • Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) receives congratulations from interim coach Bruce Arians, left, after throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Reggie Wayne during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts won 20-13. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
    Colts, Bengals make playoffs with wins AP - 8 hrs ago

    One year after putting together the NFL's worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs. More »Colts, Bengals make playoffs with wins

    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) receives congratulations from interim coach Bruce Arians, left, after throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Reggie Wayne during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts won 20-13. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

    One year after putting together the NFL's worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs.

  • Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb (18) celebrates with Greg Jennings and D.J. Williams after Cobb caught a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
    Rodgers, Packers rout Titans 55-7 AP - 9 hrs ago

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers sure look ready for the playoffs. More »Rodgers, Packers rout Titans 55-7

    Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb (18) celebrates with Greg Jennings and D.J. Williams after Cobb caught a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers sure look ready for the playoffs.

  • Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy reacts after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
    Seahawks lead 49ers 35-6 after 3 in noisy Seattle AP - 9 hrs ago

    SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Marshawn Lynch scored twice, Richard Sherman returned a blocked field goal 90 yards for another score and Seattle led San Francisco 35-6 after … More »Seahawks lead 49ers 35-6 after 3 in noisy Seattle

    Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy reacts after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

    SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Marshawn Lynch scored twice, Richard Sherman returned a blocked field goal 90 yards for another score and Seattle led San Francisco 35-6 after the third quarter Sunday night in front of the Seahawks' rocking crowd.

  • New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
    Saints hold off Cowboys rally for 34-31 OT win AP - 9 hrs ago

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — This miserable season without their suspended coach won't end in a playoff appearance for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. More »Saints hold off Cowboys rally for 34-31 OT win

    New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — This miserable season without their suspended coach won't end in a playoff appearance for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.

  • Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, left, passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Graham, center, and Colt Anderson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
    RG3 leads Redskins over Eagles 27-20 AP - 9 hrs ago

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Robert Griffin III used his arm to lift the Washington Redskins within a victory of the playoffs. More »RG3 leads Redskins over Eagles 27-20

    Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, left, passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Graham, center, and Colt Anderson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Robert Griffin III used his arm to lift the Washington Redskins within a victory of the playoffs.

  • Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko reacts as he tries to get past Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton during their NBA game in New York
    Anthony leads Knicks over Timberwolves Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony took over in the last two minutes to carry the New York Knicks to a 94-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Anthony, who was ejected during Friday's loss to … More »Anthony leads Knicks over Timberwolves

    Timberwolves' Andrei Kirilenko reacts as he tries to get past Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton during their NBA game in New York

    (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony took over in the last two minutes to carry the New York Knicks to a 94-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Anthony, who was ejected during Friday's loss to the Chicago Bulls, finished with 33 points, scoring 19 in the fourth quarter, as the Knicks came from behind to secure …

  • Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy reacts after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
    Seahawks lead 49ers 28-6 at half in noisy Seattle AP - 10 hrs ago

    SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes, Marshawn Lynch scored twice, Richard Sherman returned a blocked field goal 90 yards for another score and Seattle raced to a 28-6 halftime lead … More »Seahawks lead 49ers 28-6 at half in noisy Seattle

    Seattle Seahawks' Anthony McCoy reacts after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

    SEATTLE (AP) — Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes, Marshawn Lynch scored twice, Richard Sherman returned a blocked field goal 90 yards for another score and Seattle raced to a 28-6 halftime lead over San Francisco on Sunday night in front of the Seahawks' rocking crowd.

  • Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets a high five from Denver Broncos center Dan Koppen (67) after Manning threw a touchdown pass against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
    Manning's 3 TDs lead Broncos to 34-12 win AP - 11 hrs ago

    DENVER (AP) — By his own estimation, Peyton Manning is not the quarterback he used to be. More »Manning's 3 TDs lead Broncos to 34-12 win

    Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets a high five from Denver Broncos center Dan Koppen (67) after Manning threw a touchdown pass against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

    DENVER (AP) — By his own estimation, Peyton Manning is not the quarterback he used to be.

  • Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) pursues during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)
    Vikings deny Texans home-field playoff advantage AP - 11 hrs ago

    HOUSTON (AP) — Adrian Peterson doesn't need to set records to keep the Minnesota Vikings in the playoff race. More »Vikings deny Texans home-field playoff advantage

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans' Connor Barwin (98) pursues during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

    HOUSTON (AP) — Adrian Peterson doesn't need to set records to keep the Minnesota Vikings in the playoff race.

  • Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch scores his second touchdown of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game as San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown looks on at right, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
    Seahawks soar to early lead over 49ers AP - 11 hrs ago

    SEATTLE (AP) — Marshawn Lynch scored twice and Richard Sherman returned a blocked field goal 90 yards for another touchdown to give the Seattle Seahawks a 21-0 lead over the San Francisco 49ers early in … More »Seahawks soar to early lead over 49ers

    Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch scores his second touchdown of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game as San Francisco 49ers' Tarell Brown looks on at right, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

    SEATTLE (AP) — Marshawn Lynch scored twice and Richard Sherman returned a blocked field goal 90 yards for another touchdown to give the Seattle Seahawks a 21-0 lead over the San Francisco 49ers early in the second quarter Sunday night.

  • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, is sacked by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    Ravens beat Giants 33-14 to win AFC North AP - 11 hrs ago

    BALTIMORE (AP) — A celebration four weeks in the making featured laughs and hugs, a surprise appearance by team owner Steve Bisciotti and the distribution of hats announcing the Baltimore Ravens' stature … More »Ravens beat Giants 33-14 to win AFC North

    New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, right, is sacked by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

    BALTIMORE (AP) — A celebration four weeks in the making featured laughs and hugs, a surprise appearance by team owner Steve Bisciotti and the distribution of hats announcing the Baltimore Ravens' stature as AFC North champions.

  • Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, right, scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Brandon Siler during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
    Luck sets rookie record, rookie PK sets NFL mark AP - 11 hrs ago

    Andrew Luck has broken the NFL rookie record for yards passing, and rookie kicker Blair Walsh has broken the league mark for 50-yard plus field goals in a season. More »Luck sets rookie record, rookie PK sets NFL mark

    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, right, scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Brandon Siler during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    Andrew Luck has broken the NFL rookie record for yards passing, and rookie kicker Blair Walsh has broken the league mark for 50-yard plus field goals in a season.

  • Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, left, talks with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jon Baldwin after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts won 20-13. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, left, talks with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jon Baldwin after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts won 20-13. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

    The Colts were a nice little story six weeks ago.

  • Cincinnati Bengals Kevin Huber congratulates kicker Josh Brown on his game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the end of the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh
    Bengals book playoff spot with win over Steelers Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Josh Brown booted a 43-yard field goal with four seconds left to play to earn the Cincinnati Bengals a 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and a ticket to the National Football League playoffs … More »Bengals book playoff spot with win over Steelers

    Cincinnati Bengals Kevin Huber congratulates kicker Josh Brown on his game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the end of the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh

    (Reuters) - Josh Brown booted a 43-yard field goal with four seconds left to play to earn the Cincinnati Bengals a 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and a ticket to the National Football League playoffs on Sunday. The victory was the Bengals' (9-6) first over their bitter AFC North rivals in six meetings and eliminated …

  • Indianapolis' Luck and Avery congratulate Wayne on his touchdown during a NFL football game in Kansas City, Missouri
    NFL: Colts clinch playoff berth with win against Chiefs Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts crowned their remarkable turnaround by clinching an AFC wild-card playoff berth with a 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Colts, who tied for the … More »NFL: Colts clinch playoff berth with win against Chiefs

    Indianapolis' Luck and Avery congratulate Wayne on his touchdown during a NFL football game in Kansas City, Missouri

    (Reuters) - The Indianapolis Colts crowned their remarkable turnaround by clinching an AFC wild-card playoff berth with a 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Colts, who tied for the NFL's worst record last season at 2-14, improved to 10-5 with their win over the 2-13 Chiefs. Rookie quarterback Andrew …

  • Britain's Queen Elizabeth watches a preview of her Christmas message with a pair of 3D glasses in London
    Britain's Queen Elizabeth goes 3D for Olympics tribute Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will use her traditional Christmas Day message, filmed in 3D for the first time, to pay tribute to the world's athletes for delivering a "splendid summer of … More »Britain's Queen Elizabeth goes 3D for Olympics tribute

    Britain's Queen Elizabeth watches a preview of her Christmas message with a pair of 3D glasses in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will use her traditional Christmas Day message, filmed in 3D for the first time, to pay tribute to the world's athletes for delivering a "splendid summer of sport" at the London Olympics. In her personal address to the nation, the monarch will pay tribute to the competitors' …

  • Cincinnati Bengals kicker Josh Brown kicks the game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Kevin Huber holds in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh
    NFL: Bengals and Colts claim playoff berths Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Cincinnati Bengals edged the Pittsburgh Steelers to reach the NFL playoffs, and the Indianapolis Colts joined the postseason party by capping their remarkable turnaround in pressure-packed … More »NFL: Bengals and Colts claim playoff berths

    Cincinnati Bengals kicker Josh Brown kicks the game-winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Kevin Huber holds in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh

    (Reuters) - The Cincinnati Bengals edged the Pittsburgh Steelers to reach the NFL playoffs, and the Indianapolis Colts joined the postseason party by capping their remarkable turnaround in pressure-packed action on Sunday. The advancement of Cincinnati (9-6), 13-10 winners over their bitter AFC North rivals, and Indianapolis …

  • Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) celebrates after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarterof an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Keisel was penalized for the celebration on the play. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Bengals clinch playoff spot, edge Steelers 13-10 AP - 14 hrs ago

    PITTSBURGH (AP) — A.J. Green doesn't really care about the Cincinnati Bengals' woeful past. The wide receiver wasn't part of it and hasn't really taken the time to study it. More »Bengals clinch playoff spot, edge Steelers 13-10

    Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) celebrates after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarterof an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Keisel was penalized for the celebration on the play. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    PITTSBURGH (AP) — A.J. Green doesn't really care about the Cincinnati Bengals' woeful past. The wide receiver wasn't part of it and hasn't really taken the time to study it.

  • Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, right, scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Brandon Siler during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
    Colts beat Chiefs 20-13 to clinch playoff berth AP - 14 hrs ago

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The expectations placed upon Andrew Luck almost seemed unfair. More »Colts beat Chiefs 20-13 to clinch playoff berth

    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, right, scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs inside linebacker Brandon Siler during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The expectations placed upon Andrew Luck almost seemed unfair.

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