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General News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Hillary Clinton hospitalized for blood clot
    Clinton's blood clot located in her head; full recovery expected The Ticket - 15 hrs ago

    Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is "making excellent progress" recovering from a blood clot in her head that was discovered during a medical examination, her doctors said Monday. But Clinton remains hospitalized … More »Clinton's blood clot located in her head; full recovery expected

    Hillary Clinton hospitalized for blood clot

    Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is "making excellent progress" recovering from a blood clot in her head that was discovered during a medical examination, her doctors said Monday. But Clinton remains hospitalized until a proper medication level is established, they said. A day after announcing that Clinton had …

  • Fireworks explode over Times Square as the crystal ball is hoisted in New York
    Sour end to 2012 masks positive trends in America Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Many Americans seem to be in a sour mood as 2013 begins, after Hurricane Sandy ravaged parts of the East Coast, a gunman massacred 20 school children in Connecticut and a long, contentious election campaign … More »Sour end to 2012 masks positive trends in America

    Fireworks explode over Times Square as the crystal ball is hoisted in New York

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - Many Americans seem to be in a sour mood as 2013 begins, after Hurricane Sandy ravaged parts of the East Coast, a gunman massacred 20 school children in Connecticut and a long, contentious election campaign was followed by failure to resolve the "fiscal cliff" issue by year-end. Americans have not been …

  • Darcia Anthony, left, and her partner, Danielle Williams, chat before participating in a marriage ceremony at City Hall in Baltimore, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Same-sex couples in Maryland are now legally permitted to marry under a new law that went into effect after midnight on Tuesday. Maryland is the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to approve same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
    Same-sex marriage ceremonies begin in Maryland AP - 7 hrs ago

    BALTIMORE (AP) — Same-sex couples in Maryland were greeted with cheers and noisemakers held over from New Year's Eve parties, as gay marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line on New Year's Da … More »Same-sex marriage ceremonies begin in Maryland

    Darcia Anthony, left, and her partner, Danielle Williams, chat before participating in a marriage ceremony at City Hall in Baltimore, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. Same-sex couples in Maryland are now legally permitted to marry under a new law that went into effect after midnight on Tuesday. Maryland is the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to approve same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

    BALTIMORE (AP) — Same-sex couples in Maryland were greeted with cheers and noisemakers held over from New Year's Eve parties, as gay marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line on New Year's Day.

  • North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivers a New Year address in Pyongyang
    North Korean leader seeks end to confrontation with South Reuters - 2 hrs 12 mins ago

    SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an end to confrontation between the two Koreas, technically still at war in the absence of a peace treaty to end their 1950-53 conflict, in a surprise New Year … More »North Korean leader seeks end to confrontation with South

    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivers a New Year address in Pyongyang

    SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an end to confrontation between the two Koreas, technically still at war in the absence of a peace treaty to end their 1950-53 conflict, in a surprise New Year speech broadcast on state media. The address by Kim, who took over power in the reclusive state after …

  • WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department made a "grievous mistake" in keeping the U.S. mission in Benghazi open despite inadequate security and increasingly alarming threat assessments in the weeks before a deadly attack by militants, a Senate committee said on Monday. A report from the Senate Homeland Security Committee …

  • Injured driver who survived a shooting by unidentified gunmen in Swabi, arrives at the Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar

    PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen ambushed and shot dead six Pakistani women aid workers and a male doctor on Tuesday, police said. Their vehicle was raked with gunfire as they returned home from work at a children's community center run by Pakistani charity Ujala, or Light, said district police officer Abdur Rashid …

  • WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to prevent the government from going over the so-called fiscal cliff will also block a $900 automatic pay hike for members of Congress.

  • Rachel Schaefer of Denver smokes marijuana on the official opening night of Club 64, a marijuana-specific social club, where a New Year's Eve party was held, in Denver, Monday Dec. 31, 2012. On Election Day, Nov. 6, 2012, a plurality of Coloradans voted in favor of Proposition 64 to legalize recreational marijuana. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

    DENVER (AP) — With reggae music pumping in the background and flashing disco-style lights, members of the recreational pot club lit up in celebration of the new year — and a new place to smoke legally among friends.

  • ABIDJAN (Reuters) - About 60 people were crushed to death in Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan overnight after a New Year's Eve fireworks display, an emergency official and state radio said on Tuesday. "There are around 60 dead, and about 200 injured, this is a provisional estimate," a rescue official told Reuters, asking …

  • A destroyed ocean-front home is seen in the Ortley Beach area of Toms River, NJ

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to split a $60.4 billion Superstorm Sandy disaster aid bill into two parts, staging votes on $27 billion to fund immediate recovery needs and $33 billion for long-term and other projects, Republican lawmakers and aides said on Monday. The plan for votes …

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Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • Australia's Clark chases a mis-fielded ball as his captain Ponting looks on during the first Ashes cricket test match in Cardiff
    Clarke's chances improve for Hussey's farewell Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia skipper Michael Clarke came through a fitness test on Tuesday, indicating he will play in this week's third test against Sri Lanka and resolve at least one of the hosts' selection … More »Clarke's chances improve for Hussey's farewell

    Australia's Clark chases a mis-fielded ball as his captain Ponting looks on during the first Ashes cricket test match in Cardiff

    SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia skipper Michael Clarke came through a fitness test on Tuesday, indicating he will play in this week's third test against Sri Lanka and resolve at least one of the hosts' selection problems for the dead rubber match. With an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, Australia could have been forgiven …

  • Murray of Britain hits a return to Stepanek of the Czech Republic during their men's singles quarterfinals tennis match at the Shanghai Masters tournament
    Murray knows must do more to become 'Sir Andy' Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    BRISBANE (Reuters) - Andy Murray is coming off a season in which he became the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title and won Olympic gold at the London Games but the Scot does … More »Murray knows must do more to become 'Sir Andy'

    Murray of Britain hits a return to Stepanek of the Czech Republic during their men's singles quarterfinals tennis match at the Shanghai Masters tournament

    BRISBANE (Reuters) - Andy Murray is coming off a season in which he became the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title and won Olympic gold at the London Games but the Scot does not think he has done enough to deserve a knighthood yet. The 25-year-old received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) …

  • Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates match point to defeat Nadia Petrova of Russia during their match at the US Open
    Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    BRISBANE (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday due to inflammation around her collarbone and the world No. 2 is still unable to hit a serve just two weeks before … More »Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International

    Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates match point to defeat Nadia Petrova of Russia during their match at the US Open

    BRISBANE (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday due to inflammation around her collarbone and the world No. 2 is still unable to hit a serve just two weeks before the start of the Australian Open. Sharapova, who spoke optimistically about the new season on Monday, was forced to withdraw …

  • FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)
    NHL, union meet again. More talks on tap Tuesday AP - 4 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey fans might have a reason to be a bit optimistic. More »NHL, union meet again. More talks on tap Tuesday

    FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey fans might have a reason to be a bit optimistic.

  • LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs past Clemson defensive back Xavier Brewer (9) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
    Clemson edges LSU 25-24 on last-second FG AP - 4 hrs ago

    ATLANTA (AP) — Chandler Catanzaro was not about to let a blocked extra point earlier in the game get in the way of his last-second, game-winning field goal. More »Clemson edges LSU 25-24 on last-second FG

    LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs past Clemson defensive back Xavier Brewer (9) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

    ATLANTA (AP) — Chandler Catanzaro was not about to let a blocked extra point earlier in the game get in the way of his last-second, game-winning field goal.

  • FILE - Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. Reid has been fired after 14 seasons coaching the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles made the announcement Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)
    Reid among 7 NFL coaches sacked in firing frenzy AP - 5 hrs ago

    Andy Reid is the winningest coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lovie Smith led the Chicago Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl. More »Reid among 7 NFL coaches sacked in firing frenzy

    FILE - Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. Reid has been fired after 14 seasons coaching the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles made the announcement Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)

    Andy Reid is the winningest coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lovie Smith led the Chicago Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl.

  • Georgia Tech running back David Sims celebrates his touchdown against Southern California during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Lambie)
    Georgia Tech beats Southern California in Sun Bowl AP - 8 hrs ago

    EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Southern California was ranked No. 1 at the beginning of the season, and Matt Barkley was a strong contender for the Heisman Trophy. The year ended with Barkley on the sideline as … More »Georgia Tech beats Southern California in Sun Bowl

    Georgia Tech running back David Sims celebrates his touchdown against Southern California during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Lambie)

    EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Southern California was ranked No. 1 at the beginning of the season, and Matt Barkley was a strong contender for the Heisman Trophy. The year ended with Barkley on the sideline as the Trojans lost to Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl.

  • Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie speaks to members of the media during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Philadelphia. Andy Reid's worst coaching season with the Eagles ended Monday after 14 years when he was fired by Lurie, who said it was time "to move in a new direction." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
    Eagles fire Andy Reid after 14 seasons AP - 11 hrs ago

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andy Reid stuck around after he was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles, meeting with players, encouraging staff and shaking hands with the man who let him go. More »Eagles fire Andy Reid after 14 seasons

    Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie speaks to members of the media during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Philadelphia. Andy Reid's worst coaching season with the Eagles ended Monday after 14 years when he was fired by Lurie, who said it was time "to move in a new direction." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andy Reid stuck around after he was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles, meeting with players, encouraging staff and shaking hands with the man who let him go.

  • FILE - In this Friday, April 23, 2010 file photo, Hannah Storm attends the premiere of "Straight Outta L.A." as part of the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ESPN anchor Storm will return to the air on New Year's Day, exactly three weeks after she was seriously burned in a propane gas grill accident at her home. Storm suffered second-degree burns on her chest and hands, and first-degree burns to her face and neck. She lost her eyebrows and eyelashes, and roughly half her hair. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
    ESPN's Hannah Storm returns 3 weeks after accident AP - 11 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN anchor Hannah Storm will return to the air on New Year's Day, exactly three weeks after she was seriously burned in a propane gas grill accident at her home. More »ESPN's Hannah Storm returns 3 weeks after accident

    FILE - In this Friday, April 23, 2010 file photo, Hannah Storm attends the premiere of "Straight Outta L.A." as part of the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ESPN anchor Storm will return to the air on New Year's Day, exactly three weeks after she was seriously burned in a propane gas grill accident at her home. Storm suffered second-degree burns on her chest and hands, and first-degree burns to her face and neck. She lost her eyebrows and eyelashes, and roughly half her hair. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN anchor Hannah Storm will return to the air on New Year's Day, exactly three weeks after she was seriously burned in a propane gas grill accident at her home.

  • Indiana Pacers' George flies past the basket after dunking the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies' Arthur during their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis
    Pacers surge past visiting Grizzlies Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - A furious fourth quarter from the Indiana Pacers sparked an 88-83 comeback win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The Grizzlies, the NBA's top defensive team, led by 11 late in … More »Pacers surge past visiting Grizzlies

    Indiana Pacers' George flies past the basket after dunking the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies' Arthur during their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis

    (Reuters) - A furious fourth quarter from the Indiana Pacers sparked an 88-83 comeback win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The Grizzlies, the NBA's top defensive team, led by 11 late in the third quarter before the Pacers charged back. Ben Hansbrough spurred the charge with two consecutive three-pointers …

  • National Hockey League Commissioner Bettman describes negotiations between NHL and NHL Players Association regarding difficulties of their current labor talks in New York
    Players present counteroffer in bid to end lockout Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) officials and locked out players returned to the bargaining table in New York on Monday with the union presenting a counteroffer to the league's latest proposal … More »Players present counteroffer in bid to end lockout

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

    (Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) officials and locked out players returned to the bargaining table in New York on Monday with the union presenting a counteroffer to the league's latest proposal for solving their bitter labor dispute. The NHL is expected to respond to the union offer on Tuesday as both sides bid …

  • FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2012 file photo, Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey walks off the field after his team's 28-9 win over the New York Jets in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gailey has been fired by the Buffalo Bills after three losing seasons, the team announced Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)
    Bills fire Gailey after 3 straight losing seasons AP - 12 hrs ago

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chan Gailey didn't work out after three losing seasons, leaving the Buffalo Bills looking for their fifth head coach since 2001. More »Bills fire Gailey after 3 straight losing seasons

    FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2012 file photo, Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey walks off the field after his team's 28-9 win over the New York Jets in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gailey has been fired by the Buffalo Bills after three losing seasons, the team announced Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chan Gailey didn't work out after three losing seasons, leaving the Buffalo Bills looking for their fifth head coach since 2001.

  • FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)
    NHL lockout: Union makes proposal, talks Tuesday AP - 13 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL and the players' association will start the new year right where they ended the old one — at the bargaining table. More »NHL lockout: Union makes proposal, talks Tuesday

    FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL and the players' association will start the new year right where they ended the old one — at the bargaining table.

  • FILE -- In a Dec. 23, 2012 file photo Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz.  The Chicago Bears have fired coach Lovie Smith after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons.  (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri/file)
    Bears fire coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons AP - 13 hrs ago

    LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears reached the Super Bowl under coach Lovie Smith and consistently boasted a formidable defense. More »Bears fire coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons

    FILE -- In a Dec. 23, 2012 file photo Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz.  The Chicago Bears have fired coach Lovie Smith after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons.  (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri/file)

    LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears reached the Super Bowl under coach Lovie Smith and consistently boasted a formidable defense.

  • FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)
    NHL lockout: Union presents counteroffer AP - 14 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL players' union presented a counteroffer to the league Monday and waited for a response in the latest effort to resolve a lockout and start a shortened season. More »NHL lockout: Union presents counteroffer

    FILE - This Aug. 14, 2012, file photo shows NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Bill Daly, deputy commissioner and chief legal officer, following collective bargaining talks in Toronto. The NHL is set to get back to the bargaining table Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, with the locked-out players’ association after a new contract offer from the league broke the ice between the fighting sides. "We delivered to the union a new, comprehensive proposal for a successor CBA," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Friday, Dec. 28. "We are not prepared to discuss the details of our proposal at this time." (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL players' union presented a counteroffer to the league Monday and waited for a response in the latest effort to resolve a lockout and start a shortened season.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2004, file photo, Hawaii's Bryan Maneafaiga (43) scores a touchdown against Nevada in Honolulu. With uneven testing for steroids and inconsistent punishment, college football players are packing on significant weight _ in some cases, 30 pounds or more in a single year _ without drawing much attention from their schools or the NCAA in a sport that earns tens of billions of dollars for teams. But looking solely at the most significant weight gainers also ignores players like Maneafaiga. In the summer of 2004, Maneafaiga was an undersized 180-pound running back trying to make the University of Hawaii football team. Twice, once in pre-season and once in the fall, he failed school drug tests, showing up positive for marijuana use. What surprised him was that the same tests turned up negative for steroids. He’d started injecting stanozolol, a steroid, in the summer to help bulk up to a roster weight of 200 pounds. (AP Photo/ Honolulu Star-Advertiser, George F. Lee)
    Steroids loom in major-college football AP - 14 hrs ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — With steroids easy to buy, testing weak and punishments inconsistent, college football players are packing on significant weight — 30 pounds or more in a single year, sometimes — without … More »Steroids loom in major-college football

    FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2004, file photo, Hawaii's Bryan Maneafaiga (43) scores a touchdown against Nevada in Honolulu. With uneven testing for steroids and inconsistent punishment, college football players are packing on significant weight _ in some cases, 30 pounds or more in a single year _ without drawing much attention from their schools or the NCAA in a sport that earns tens of billions of dollars for teams. But looking solely at the most significant weight gainers also ignores players like Maneafaiga. In the summer of 2004, Maneafaiga was an undersized 180-pound running back trying to make the University of Hawaii football team. Twice, once in pre-season and once in the fall, he failed school drug tests, showing up positive for marijuana use. What surprised him was that the same tests turned up negative for steroids. He’d started injecting stanozolol, a steroid, in the summer to help bulk up to a roster weight of 200 pounds. (AP Photo/ Honolulu Star-Advertiser, George F. Lee)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — With steroids easy to buy, testing weak and punishments inconsistent, college football players are packing on significant weight — 30 pounds or more in a single year, sometimes — without drawing much attention from their schools or the NCAA in a sport that earns tens of billions of dollars for teams.

  • 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 - 14 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 the world's biggest pharmaceutical … 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.

  • Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin, second from right, leads his team onto the field for the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
    Vanderbilt wins Music City Bowl to cap 9-4 season AP - 14 hrs ago

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is so strong that even Vanderbilt, yes Vandy, is winning like the Commodores haven't in nearly a century. More »Vanderbilt wins Music City Bowl to cap 9-4 season

    Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin, second from right, leads his team onto the field for the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is so strong that even Vanderbilt, yes Vandy, is winning like the Commodores haven't in nearly a century.

  • Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe dunks in front of Michigan State guard Keith Appling in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 76-63. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton King)
    No. 9 Minnesota tops No. 18 Michigan St 76-63 AP - 14 hrs ago

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Spartans were charging, and the Golden Gophers were coming unglued, rushing shots, turning the ball over and losing their focus in transition. More »No. 9 Minnesota tops No. 18 Michigan St 76-63

    Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe dunks in front of Michigan State guard Keith Appling in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 76-63. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton King)

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Spartans were charging, and the Golden Gophers were coming unglued, rushing shots, turning the ball over and losing their focus in transition.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, shakes hands with Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur after the Steelers' 24-10 win in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Browns fire coach Pat Shurmur, GM Tom Heckert AP - 15 hrs ago

    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Before the ball dropped on a new year, the Browns said goodbye to another coach. More »Browns fire coach Pat Shurmur, GM Tom Heckert

    Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, shakes hands with Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur after the Steelers' 24-10 win in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Before the ball dropped on a new year, the Browns said goodbye to another coach.

  • Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, left, greets Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Denver. Denver won 38-3. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
    Chiefs fire Crennel, restructure organization AP - 16 hrs ago

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are doing more than looking for a new coach after firing Romeo Crennel on Monday. They're changing the entire structure of the organization. More »Chiefs fire Crennel, restructure organization

    Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, left, greets Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Denver. Denver won 38-3. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are doing more than looking for a new coach after firing Romeo Crennel on Monday. They're changing the entire structure of the organization.

  • FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2012 file photo, Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey walks off the field after his team's 28-9 win over the New York Jets in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gailey has been fired by the Buffalo Bills after three losing seasons, the team announced Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)
    Buffalo Bills fire coach Chan Gailey AP - 16 hrs ago

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chan Gailey didn't work out after three losing seasons, leaving the Buffalo Bills looking for their fifth head coach since 2001. More »Buffalo Bills fire coach Chan Gailey

    FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2012 file photo, Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey walks off the field after his team's 28-9 win over the New York Jets in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gailey has been fired by the Buffalo Bills after three losing seasons, the team announced Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chan Gailey didn't work out after three losing seasons, leaving the Buffalo Bills looking for their fifth head coach since 2001.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2009 file photo, New York Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, left, and General Manager Mike Tannenbaum talk prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have fired Tannenbaum and say coach Rex Ryan will be back next season. Johnson said in a statement Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, that "like all Jets fans, I am disappointed with this year's results." (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
    Ryan stays as Jets coach, GM Tannenbaum fired AP - 17 hrs ago

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike Tannenbaum pulled out a letter as he stood in front of the New York Jets players for one last time. More »Ryan stays as Jets coach, GM Tannenbaum fired

    FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2009 file photo, New York Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, left, and General Manager Mike Tannenbaum talk prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have fired Tannenbaum and say coach Rex Ryan will be back next season. Johnson said in a statement Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, that "like all Jets fans, I am disappointed with this year's results." (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike Tannenbaum pulled out a letter as he stood in front of the New York Jets players for one last time.

  • Tottenham Hotspur's goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini makes a save on Los Angeles Galaxy's Robbie Keane during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Carson, California
    Spurs keeper Cudicini agrees to Los Angeles move Reuters - 18 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Los Angeles Galaxy have agreed to sign Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini from Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer, the Major League Soccer club said on Monday. Cudicini, the 39-year-old … More »Spurs keeper Cudicini agrees to Los Angeles move

    Tottenham Hotspur's goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini makes a save on Los Angeles Galaxy's Robbie Keane during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Carson, California

    LONDON (Reuters) - Los Angeles Galaxy have agreed to sign Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini from Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer, the Major League Soccer club said on Monday. Cudicini, the 39-year-old former Chelsea player, has spent nearly four years at Spurs but has appeared in just one game so far this English season, …

  • A combination photo showing NFL head coaches and management fired on Black Monday
    Heads roll on Black Monday as seven coaches fired Reuters - 18 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Heads continued to roll for under-achieving head coaches across the National Football League as the Philadelphia Eagles' Andy Reid, Buffalo Bills' Chan Gailey and Cleveland Browns' Pat Shurmur … More »Heads roll on Black Monday as seven coaches fired

    A combination photo showing NFL head coaches and management fired on Black Monday

    (Reuters) - Heads continued to roll for under-achieving head coaches across the National Football League as the Philadelphia Eagles' Andy Reid, Buffalo Bills' Chan Gailey and Cleveland Browns' Pat Shurmur were all fired on what has become known as Black Monday. The unemployment ranks swelled even further later on Monday …

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Women need a reason to have sex. Men just need a place.
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Billy Crystal (1947 - )  
When I woke up this morning my girlfriend asked me, 'Did you sleep good?' I said 'No, I made a few mistakes.'
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Steven Wright (1955 - )  
Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.
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Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature.
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