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General News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • A San Bernardino County Sheriff SWAT team returns to the command post at Bear Mountain near Big Bear Lake, Calif. after searching for Christopher Jordan Dorner on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Search conditions have been hampered by a heavy winter storm in the area. Dorner, a former Los Angeles police officer, is accused of carrying out a killing spree because he felt he was unfairly fired from his job. (AP Photo/Pool, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Will Lester)
    Hunt for ex-officer centers in snowy CA mountains AP - 5 hrs ago

    BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — The hunt for Christopher Dorner in the snow-covered San Bernardino Mountains is expected to resume at daybreak Saturday, when authorities hope clearer skies will allow airplanes to help them in … More »Hunt for ex-officer centers in snowy CA mountains

    A San Bernardino County Sheriff SWAT team returns to the command post at Bear Mountain near Big Bear Lake, Calif. after searching for Christopher Jordan Dorner on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Search conditions have been hampered by a heavy winter storm in the area. Dorner, a former Los Angeles police officer, is accused of carrying out a killing spree because he felt he was unfairly fired from his job. (AP Photo/Pool, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Will Lester)

    BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — The hunt for Christopher Dorner in the snow-covered San Bernardino Mountains is expected to resume at daybreak Saturday, when authorities hope clearer skies will allow airplanes to help them in their search.

  • This undated photo released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows suspect Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles officer.  Dorner, who was fired from the LAPD in 2008 for making false statements, is linked to a weekend killing in which one of the victims was the daughter of a former police captain who had represented him during the disciplinary hearing. Authorities believe Dorner opened fire early Thursday on police in cities east of Los Angeles, killing an officer and wounding another.  Police issued a statewide "officer safety warning" and police were sent to protect people named in the posting that was believed to be written by Dorner.  (AP Photo/Los Angeles Police Department)
    A photo never tells the whole story AP - 11 hrs ago

    A photo never tells the whole story, and that's especially true for Christopher Dorner. The images on his Facebook page are essentially the same: Dorner, smiling, seemingly loving life and all it offers. More »A photo never tells the whole story

    This undated photo released by the Los Angeles Police Department shows suspect Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles officer.  Dorner, who was fired from the LAPD in 2008 for making false statements, is linked to a weekend killing in which one of the victims was the daughter of a former police captain who had represented him during the disciplinary hearing. Authorities believe Dorner opened fire early Thursday on police in cities east of Los Angeles, killing an officer and wounding another.  Police issued a statewide "officer safety warning" and police were sent to protect people named in the posting that was believed to be written by Dorner.  (AP Photo/Los Angeles Police Department)

    A photo never tells the whole story, and that's especially true for Christopher Dorner. The images on his Facebook page are essentially the same: Dorner, smiling, seemingly loving life and all it offers.

  • U.S. musician Bruce Springsteen performs with the E. Street Band during a tour to promote their latest album "Working on a Dream", at Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid
    Springsteen says "freaky" to be honored at pre-Grammys tribute Reuters - 2 hrs 19 mins ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday at a star-studded pre-Grammys event where some of the biggest names in music like Sting, Alabama Shakes and Neil Young paid homage … More »Springsteen says "freaky" to be honored at pre-Grammys tribute

    U.S. musician Bruce Springsteen performs with the E. Street Band during a tour to promote their latest album "Working on a Dream", at Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday at a star-studded pre-Grammys event where some of the biggest names in music like Sting, Alabama Shakes and Neil Young paid homage to "The Boss." The annual event, now in its 23rd year, celebrates a star's musical achievements …

  • A soldier points his finger at the wreckage of a motorbike used by a suicide bomber who blew himself up at a checkpoint north of Gao
    French charge north in Mali, Bamako shooting kills two Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    BAMAKO/GAO, Mali (Reuters) - French forces hunting Islamist rebels in northern Mali parachuted into a strategic town and took control on Friday, but a suicide bombing further south and the killing of two civilians by soldiers … More »French charge north in Mali, Bamako shooting kills two

    A soldier points his finger at the wreckage of a motorbike used by a suicide bomber who blew himself up at a checkpoint north of Gao

    BAMAKO/GAO, Mali (Reuters) - French forces hunting Islamist rebels in northern Mali parachuted into a strategic town and took control on Friday, but a suicide bombing further south and the killing of two civilians by soldiers in the capital Bamako raised fresh security fears. In their hot pursuit of al Qaeda-allied militants …

  • FILE - This undated file family photo provided by Damon Stewart shows 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton of Chicago who was was shot Jan. 29, 2013 while she talked with friends in a park about a mile from President Barack Obama’s Chicago home. First Lady Michelle Obama will join some of Illinois’ most recognizable politicians and clergy to mourn the 15-year-old honor student whose death has drawn attention to staggering gun violence in the nation’s third-largest city. (AP Photo/Courtesy of Damon Stewart, File)

    CHICAGO (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama will join some of Illinois' most recognizable politicians and clergy Saturday to mourn a 15-year-old honor student whose death has drawn attention to staggering gun violence in the nation's third-largest city.

  • In this photo taken with mobile phone camera and released by Zhang Hongming, Zhang sits in front of his personal computer, which he runs the popular fan page for the Communist Party's General Secretary Xi Jinping, at an apartment in the city of Wuxi in eastern China, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. For weeks, the mysterious microblog has been lifting a veil from around China's new leader Xi with candid snapshots from his travels that defy the typically stiff and staged images of the leadership in state media. (AP Photo) EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES

    BEIJING (AP) — For weeks, a mysterious microblog has been lifting a veil from around China's new leader, Xi Jinping, with candid snapshots from his travels that defy the typically stiff and staged images of the leadership presented in state media.

  • FILE – In this Dec. 17, 2002 file photo, Kashmiri man accused in the parliament attack Mohammed Afzal Guru, second right, is produced at a court in New Delhi, India. Afzal, convicted in the 2001 attack on India's Parliament, has been hanged in an Indian prison, a senior Indian Home Ministry official said Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. The deadly Islamic militant attack killed 14 people, including the five attackers in 2001. (AP Photo/Aman Sharma, File)

    NEW DELHI (AP) — A Kashmiri man convicted in a 2001 attack on India's Parliament that left 14 people dead was hanged Saturday after a final mercy plea was rejected, a senior Indian Home Ministry official said.

  • A professional skateboarder is potentially facing jail time after uploading a video that purports to show him skating at an astounding 68 mph through the middle of traffic. South African skater Decio Lourenco faces the charges after Cape Town city officials say his high-speed skating actually triggered a speed camera. The …

  • Snow falls on a pedestrian as she leaves the Rag & Bone Fall 2013 fashion collection show during Fashion Week, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in New York. Snow began falling across the Northeast on Friday, ushering in what was predicted to be a huge, possibly historic blizzard and sending residents scurrying to stock up on food and gas up their cars. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

    Mother Nature is clearly not a fashionista.

  • Kids rewarded for good manners at Wash. restaurant

    To Laura King, her children were acting normal while enjoying dinner at an Italian restaurant.

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Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • Grounds crews clear the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport in New York Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Airlines scratched more than 3,700 flights in the Northeast through Saturday as snow began falling in what was predicted to be a huge blizzard that could dump 1 to 3 feet of snow from New York City to Boston and beyond. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
    Northeast storm disrupts travel for sports teams AP - 3 hrs ago

    Several professional and college sports teams were forced to rearrange their travel plans as a massive storm swept through the Northeast, dumping a few feet of snow in some areas. More »Northeast storm disrupts travel for sports teams

    Grounds crews clear the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport in New York Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Airlines scratched more than 3,700 flights in the Northeast through Saturday as snow began falling in what was predicted to be a huge blizzard that could dump 1 to 3 feet of snow from New York City to Boston and beyond. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Several professional and college sports teams were forced to rearrange their travel plans as a massive storm swept through the Northeast, dumping a few feet of snow in some areas.

  • A crossing guard helps students at an intersection after schools closed early ahead of bad weather in Pelham, New York
    Blizzard kills one, leaves thousands without power Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - A blizzard pummeled the Northeastern United States, killing at least one person, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and disrupting thousands of flights, media and officials … More »Blizzard kills one, leaves thousands without power

    A crossing guard helps students at an intersection after schools closed early ahead of bad weather in Pelham, New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - A blizzard pummeled the Northeastern United States, killing at least one person, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and disrupting thousands of flights, media and officials said. Forecasters warned of more heavy winds and snowfalls on Saturday, particularly near Boston, where up to 30 inches …

  • Mao Asada of Japan performs during the women short program event at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Osaka, western Japan, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
    Asada leads after short program at Four Continents AP - 4 hrs ago

    OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Two-time world champion Mao Asada of Japan re-introduced her trademark triple axel to take a comfortable lead over compatriots Akiko Suzuki and Kanako Murakami on Saturday at the figure … More »Asada leads after short program at Four Continents

    Mao Asada of Japan performs during the women short program event at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Osaka, western Japan, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

    OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Two-time world champion Mao Asada of Japan re-introduced her trademark triple axel to take a comfortable lead over compatriots Akiko Suzuki and Kanako Murakami on Saturday at the figure skating Four Continents.

  • Mao Asada of Japan performs during the women short program event at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Osaka, western Japan, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
    Asada leads after short program at 4 Continents AP - 4 hrs ago

    OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Two-time world champion Mao Asada of Japan re-introduced her trademark triple axel to take a comfortable lead over compatriots Akiko Suzuki and Kanako Murakami on Saturday at the figure … More »Asada leads after short program at 4 Continents

    Mao Asada of Japan performs during the women short program event at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Osaka, western Japan, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

    OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Two-time world champion Mao Asada of Japan re-introduced her trademark triple axel to take a comfortable lead over compatriots Akiko Suzuki and Kanako Murakami on Saturday at the figure skating Four Continents.

  • Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler, left, knocks a rebound away from San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons defeated the Spurs 119-109. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
    Spurs see 11-game streak end, then face tough trip AP - 4 hrs ago

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs lost for the first time in nearly a month — then faced a difficult trip to snow-swept New York. More »Spurs see 11-game streak end, then face tough trip

    Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler, left, knocks a rebound away from San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Pistons defeated the Spurs 119-109. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs lost for the first time in nearly a month — then faced a difficult trip to snow-swept New York.

  • Ghana's Asante, Gyan and goal scorer Wakaso celebrate during their AFCON 2013 semi-final soccer match against Burkina Faso in Nelspruit
    Ghana and Mali contest the bronze again Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Mali and Ghana meet to decide the bronze medal at the African Nations Cup for a second successive tournament on Saturday. Mali beat Ghana a year ago in Malabo to take third place … More »Ghana and Mali contest the bronze again

    Ghana's Asante, Gyan and goal scorer Wakaso celebrate during their AFCON 2013 semi-final soccer match against Burkina Faso in Nelspruit

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Mali and Ghana meet to decide the bronze medal at the African Nations Cup for a second successive tournament on Saturday. Mali beat Ghana a year ago in Malabo to take third place at the last edition in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon and Saturday's match in Port Elizabeth will go to the side best able …

  • Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah (13) and teammate Carlos Boozer (5) celebrate in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Salt Lake City. The Bulls defeated the Jazz 93-89. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
    Boozer's big fourth lifts Bulls over Jazz AP - 5 hrs ago

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After dealing with foul trouble most of the night, Carlos Boozer got mad. More »Boozer's big fourth lifts Bulls over Jazz

    Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah (13) and teammate Carlos Boozer (5) celebrate in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Salt Lake City. The Bulls defeated the Jazz 93-89. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After dealing with foul trouble most of the night, Carlos Boozer got mad.

  • Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Kemba Walker, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. The Lakers won 100-93. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
    Bryant leads Lakers over Bobcats 100-93 AP - 5 hrs ago

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kobe Bryant barely shot the ball in the first half Friday night against the Charlotte Bobcats. More »Bryant leads Lakers over Bobcats 100-93

    Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, shoots over Charlotte Bobcats' Kemba Walker, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. The Lakers won 100-93. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kobe Bryant barely shot the ball in the first half Friday night against the Charlotte Bobcats.

  • Hunter Mahan hits from the 11th tee of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
    Snedeker goes into another weekend with a chance AP - 5 hrs ago

    PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker had the club in his hand even as his caddie stood next to him on the tee going through his yardage book. Moments later, Snedeker took a quick waggle with his … More »Snedeker goes into another weekend with a chance

    Hunter Mahan hits from the 11th tee of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

    PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker had the club in his hand even as his caddie stood next to him on the tee going through his yardage book. Moments later, Snedeker took a quick waggle with his 8-iron, set his feet and launched a shot that plopped down 3 feet next to the cup.

  • Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (5) loses the ball as Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
    Boozer's big 4th lifts Bulls over Jazz 93-89 AP - 6 hrs ago

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Carlos Boozer scored 19 points, including 11 straight in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls closed out a six-game road trip with a 93-89 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday … More »Boozer's big 4th lifts Bulls over Jazz 93-89

    Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (5) loses the ball as Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) defends in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Carlos Boozer scored 19 points, including 11 straight in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls closed out a six-game road trip with a 93-89 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

  • Stanford 's Chiney Ogwumike (13) grabs a rebound next to Arizona 's Carissa Crutchfield (4) and Alli Gloyd, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    Ogwumike, No. 4 Stanford women rout Arizona 73-43 AP - 7 hrs ago

    STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Chiney Ogwumike is used to posting big numbers on most nights. Mikaela Ruef surprised herself by nearly matching Ogwumike. More »Ogwumike, No. 4 Stanford women rout Arizona 73-43

    Stanford 's Chiney Ogwumike (13) grabs a rebound next to Arizona 's Carissa Crutchfield (4) and Alli Gloyd, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Chiney Ogwumike is used to posting big numbers on most nights. Mikaela Ruef surprised herself by nearly matching Ogwumike.

  • Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe, right, is forced to pass the ball against San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair, left, and guard Tony Parker (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
    Spurs' streak ends in 119-109 loss to Pistons AP - 9 hrs ago

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Gregg Popovich was explaining before the game how his San Antonio Spurs had managed to win 11 in a row despite injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. More »Spurs' streak ends in 119-109 loss to Pistons

    Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe, right, is forced to pass the ball against San Antonio Spurs center DeJuan Blair, left, and guard Tony Parker (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Gregg Popovich was explaining before the game how his San Antonio Spurs had managed to win 11 in a row despite injuries to Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili.

  • U.S. golfer Brandt Snedeker watches his drive off the 10th tee of the south course at Torrey Pines during first round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego
    Sizzling Snedeker in tie for Pebble Beach lead Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker, the hottest player on the PGA Tour this year, took advantage of ideal scoring conditions by charging into a share of the second-round lead at the Pebble Beach … More »Sizzling Snedeker in tie for Pebble Beach lead

    U.S. golfer Brandt Snedeker watches his drive off the 10th tee of the south course at Torrey Pines during first round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego

    (Reuters) - FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker, the hottest player on the PGA Tour this year, took advantage of ideal scoring conditions by charging into a share of the second-round lead at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Friday. The fast-talking American fired a flawless four-under-par 68 on a glorious sun-splashed …

  • Virginia guard Kelsey Wolfe (10) looks to move the ball around Duke's Haley Peters (33) and Alexis Jones (2) during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
    Peters leads No. 5 Duke past Virginia 62-41 AP - 10 hrs ago

    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Williams didn't make her presence felt for No. 5 Duke against Virginia until the Blue Devils were pulling away. More »Peters leads No. 5 Duke past Virginia 62-41

    Virginia guard Kelsey Wolfe (10) looks to move the ball around Duke's Haley Peters (33) and Alexis Jones (2) during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)

    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Williams didn't make her presence felt for No. 5 Duke against Virginia until the Blue Devils were pulling away.

  • Rusty Wallace signs autographs for fans before making his way into the induction ceremonies for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
    Wallace calls induction biggest day of career AP - 10 hrs ago

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rusty Wallace touched on his early days trying to make it as a professional race car driver, the lessons he learned from NASCAR's pioneers and his relentless push to drive for Roger … More »Wallace calls induction biggest day of career

    Rusty Wallace signs autographs for fans before making his way into the induction ceremonies for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rusty Wallace touched on his early days trying to make it as a professional race car driver, the lessons he learned from NASCAR's pioneers and his relentless push to drive for Roger Penske in an energetic acceptance into the Hall of Fame.

  • Rusty Wallace signs autographs for fans before making his way into the induction ceremonies for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
    Owens honored by friend Pearson at Hall of Fame AP - 12 hrs ago

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It was only fitting that Cotton Owens was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame by David Pearson, the driver who won him a championship and was a devoted friend long after their … More »Owens honored by friend Pearson at Hall of Fame

    Rusty Wallace signs autographs for fans before making his way into the induction ceremonies for the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It was only fitting that Cotton Owens was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame by David Pearson, the driver who won him a championship and was a devoted friend long after their racing careers ended.

  • Hunter Mahan hits from the 11th tee of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
    Snedeker in contention for 3rd straight week AP - 12 hrs ago

    PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker goes into the weekend at Pebble Beach with another chance to win, this time without golf's biggest stars in his way. More »Snedeker in contention for 3rd straight week

    Hunter Mahan hits from the 11th tee of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

    PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker goes into the weekend at Pebble Beach with another chance to win, this time without golf's biggest stars in his way.

  • This Feb. 6, 2013 photo released by ABC shows Sue Paterno, widow of legendary football coach Joe Paterno, right, with Katie Couric for an exclusive interview for the "Katie" show in New York. Paterno is fighting back against the accusations against her husband that followed the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Her campaign started with a letter sent Friday to former Penn State players. She wrote that the family's exhaustive response to former FBI director Louis Freeh's report for the university on the Sandusky child sex abuse case will officially be released to the public at 9 a.m. Sunday on paterno.com. The interview with Couric will air on Monday, Feb. 11. (AP Photo/Disney-ABC, Lou Rocco)
    In letter, Sue Paterno defends late husband AP - 13 hrs ago

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Breaking more than a year of silence, Sue Paterno is defending her late husband as a "moral, disciplined" man who never twisted the truth to avoid bad publicity. More »In letter, Sue Paterno defends late husband

    This Feb. 6, 2013 photo released by ABC shows Sue Paterno, widow of legendary football coach Joe Paterno, right, with Katie Couric for an exclusive interview for the "Katie" show in New York. Paterno is fighting back against the accusations against her husband that followed the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Her campaign started with a letter sent Friday to former Penn State players. She wrote that the family's exhaustive response to former FBI director Louis Freeh's report for the university on the Sandusky child sex abuse case will officially be released to the public at 9 a.m. Sunday on paterno.com. The interview with Couric will air on Monday, Feb. 11. (AP Photo/Disney-ABC, Lou Rocco)

    STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Breaking more than a year of silence, Sue Paterno is defending her late husband as a "moral, disciplined" man who never twisted the truth to avoid bad publicity.

  • FILE - Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome in a Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, file photo, during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, in New Orleans. Officials of Entergy New Orleans say the cause of the Super Bowl blackout was a faulty device called a relay that had been installed to prevent a failure of electric cables leading to the Superdome. They said the device has been removed and replacement equipment will be installed. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
    Super Bowl blackout was caused by electrical relay AP - 13 hrs ago

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The company that supplied electricity to the Super Bowl says the blackout that halted the big game was caused by a device it installed specially to prevent a power failure. More »Super Bowl blackout was caused by electrical relay

    FILE - Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome in a Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, file photo, during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, in New Orleans. Officials of Entergy New Orleans say the cause of the Super Bowl blackout was a faulty device called a relay that had been installed to prevent a failure of electric cables leading to the Superdome. They said the device has been removed and replacement equipment will be installed. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The company that supplied electricity to the Super Bowl says the blackout that halted the big game was caused by a device it installed specially to prevent a power failure.

  • St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese is unable to reach a single by San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey in the seventh inning during Game 3 of their MLB NLCS playoff baseball series in St. Louis
    Cardinals hand Freese one-year deal after breakout year Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals avoided salary arbitration with former World Series MVP David Freese by rewarding the third baseman with a one-year contract for the 2013 season after a breakout campaign … More »Cardinals hand Freese one-year deal after breakout year

    St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese is unable to reach a single by San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey in the seventh inning during Game 3 of their MLB NLCS playoff baseball series in St. Louis

    (Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals avoided salary arbitration with former World Series MVP David Freese by rewarding the third baseman with a one-year contract for the 2013 season after a breakout campaign last year. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team but some media reports have said St. Louis countered …

  • Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) goes up for a 3-point shot over Indiana's Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Illinois defeated No. 1 Indiana 74-72. (AP Photo/John Dixon)
    Indiana becomes latest No. 1 to fall AP - 14 hrs ago

    Indiana's latest run as No. 1 didn't last long, abruptly halted by a loss to unranked Illinois. Duke was bumped from the top spot twice in three weeks. Michigan and Louisville went one and done when their … More »Indiana becomes latest No. 1 to fall

    Illinois' D.J. Richardson (1) goes up for a 3-point shot over Indiana's Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Illinois defeated No. 1 Indiana 74-72. (AP Photo/John Dixon)

    Indiana's latest run as No. 1 didn't last long, abruptly halted by a loss to unranked Illinois. Duke was bumped from the top spot twice in three weeks. Michigan and Louisville went one and done when their turns came.

  • TCU forward Connell Crossland defends as Kansas guard Ben McLemore (23) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)
    Losing streak is unfamiliar turf for No. 5 Kansas AP - 14 hrs ago

    LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — After one of his team's worst performances in years, Bill Self likened the Kansas team he put on the floor Wednesday night to ones fielded by Dr. James Naismith back when the school … More »Losing streak is unfamiliar turf for No. 5 Kansas

    TCU forward Connell Crossland defends as Kansas guard Ben McLemore (23) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

    LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — After one of his team's worst performances in years, Bill Self likened the Kansas team he put on the floor Wednesday night to ones fielded by Dr. James Naismith back when the school was playing games against the Topeka YMCA.

  • FILE - Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome in a Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, file photo, during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, in New Orleans. Officials of Entergy New Orleans say the cause of the Super Bowl blackout was a faulty device called a relay that had been installed to prevent a failure of electric cables leading to the Superdome. They said the device has been removed and replacement equipment will be installed. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
    Power company takes blame for Super Bowl outage AP - 14 hrs ago

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The company that supplied electricity to the Super Bowl took the blame Friday for the power outage that brought the big game to a halt, explaining that a device designed specifically … More »Power company takes blame for Super Bowl outage

    FILE - Fans and members of the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers wait for power to return in the Superdome in a Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, file photo, during an outage in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, in New Orleans. Officials of Entergy New Orleans say the cause of the Super Bowl blackout was a faulty device called a relay that had been installed to prevent a failure of electric cables leading to the Superdome. They said the device has been removed and replacement equipment will be installed. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The company that supplied electricity to the Super Bowl took the blame Friday for the power outage that brought the big game to a halt, explaining that a device designed specifically to prevent a blackout failed and plunged the game into darkness for more than half an hour.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2011 file photo, Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson (10) scrambles against Cal Poly during an NCAA college football game in Missoula, Mont.  Jury selection in the trial for Johnson, charged in the rape of a friend while the two were watching a movie at her apartment, is scheduled to begin Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.  (AP Photo/Michael Albans, File)
    Former Montana QB's rape trial begins AP - 15 hrs ago

    MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — More than 150 potential jurors packed a hotel ballroom Friday for the rape trial of a former University of Montana quarterback, as attorneys attempted to seat an impartial panel … More »Former Montana QB's rape trial begins

    FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2011 file photo, Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson (10) scrambles against Cal Poly during an NCAA college football game in Missoula, Mont.  Jury selection in the trial for Johnson, charged in the rape of a friend while the two were watching a movie at her apartment, is scheduled to begin Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.  (AP Photo/Michael Albans, File)

    MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — More than 150 potential jurors packed a hotel ballroom Friday for the rape trial of a former University of Montana quarterback, as attorneys attempted to seat an impartial panel in a town where Griz football is king.

  • Philadelphia 76ers Jason Richardson drives on the Denver Nuggets Andre Miller during their NBA basketball game in Philadelphia
    76ers' Richardson out for season with knee injury Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Philadelphia 76ers guard Jason Richardson will miss the rest of the National Basketball Association season with a knee injury, the team said on Friday. The 32-year-old shooting guard, who has … More »76ers' Richardson out for season with knee injury

    Philadelphia 76ers Jason Richardson drives on the Denver Nuggets Andre Miller during their NBA basketball game in Philadelphia

    (Reuters) - Philadelphia 76ers guard Jason Richardson will miss the rest of the National Basketball Association season with a knee injury, the team said on Friday. The 32-year-old shooting guard, who has missed his team's last eight games will have surgery at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York on a date yet to be confirmed. …

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - February 9, 2013
The reserve of modern assertions is sometimes pushed to extremes, in which the fear of being contradicted leads the writer to strip himself of almost all sense and meaning.
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Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965)  
If you would be known, and not know, vegetate in a village; If you would know, and not be known, live in a city.
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Charles Caleb Colton (1780 - 1832)  
If someone wants a sheep, then that means that he exists.
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900 - 1944), "The Little Prince"  
People who have what they want are fond of telling people who haven't what they want that they really don't want it.
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Ogden Nash (1902 - 1971)  

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