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  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., left, makes comments during the opening minutes of a interview with journalist Charlie Rose in front of a full audience at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Dallas, Texas. The Kennedys are in Dallas as a year of observances begins for the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
    RFK children speak about assassination in Dallas AP - 5 hrs ago

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is convinced that a lone gunman wasn't solely responsible for the assassination of his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, and said his father believed the Warren Commission report was a "shoddy piece … More »RFK children speak about assassination in Dallas

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr., left, makes comments during the opening minutes of a interview with journalist Charlie Rose in front of a full audience at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Dallas, Texas. The Kennedys are in Dallas as a year of observances begins for the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is convinced that a lone gunman wasn't solely responsible for the assassination of his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, and said his father believed the Warren Commission report was a "shoddy piece of craftsmanship."

  • U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
    Experts: No clear path for Obama to act alone on U.S. debt cap Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House would be taking a risk if it tries to make a constitutional end-run around Congress' authority to raise the debt ceiling, legal experts said. The "public debt" clause of the … More »Experts: No clear path for Obama to act alone on U.S. debt cap

    U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington

    NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House would be taking a risk if it tries to make a constitutional end-run around Congress' authority to raise the debt ceiling, legal experts said. The "public debt" clause of the 14th Amendment is being cited by a number of lawmakers as giving President Barack Obama a legal way …

  • FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, file photo George P. Bush, right, stands with his uncle former President George W. Bush, left, during the Bush Center Warrior Open in Irving, Texas. George P. Bush, the 36-year-old attorney from Fort Worth and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has taken steps toward seeking elected office in Texas, and his father has said his son is considering a run for the state’s land commissioner.  (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
    George P. Bush weighing run in Texas AP - 5 hrs ago

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Prescott Bush is gearing up to run for a little-known but powerful office in a state where his family already is a political dynasty and where his Hispanic roots could help extend a stranglehold … More »George P. Bush weighing run in Texas

    FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, file photo George P. Bush, right, stands with his uncle former President George W. Bush, left, during the Bush Center Warrior Open in Irving, Texas. George P. Bush, the 36-year-old attorney from Fort Worth and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has taken steps toward seeking elected office in Texas, and his father has said his son is considering a run for the state’s land commissioner.  (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — George Prescott Bush is gearing up to run for a little-known but powerful office in a state where his family already is a political dynasty and where his Hispanic roots could help extend a stranglehold on power Republicans have enjoyed for two decades.

  • Afghanistan Hero Gets Medal of Honor
    Afghan war hero to get Medal of Honor ABC OTUS News - 14 hrs ago

    Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha, 31, becomes only the fourth living recipient of the nation’s highest award for valor from the Iraq and Afghan wars. More »Afghan war hero to get Medal of Honor

    Afghanistan Hero Gets Medal of Honor

    Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha, 31, becomes only the fourth living recipient of the nation’s highest award for valor from the Iraq and Afghan wars.

  • U.S. President Obama listens to Afghan President Karzai during joint news conference at the White House in Washington

    But Obama hedged on the much-discussed possibility of a U.S. military presence after the benchmark date of 2014.

  • PARIS (Reuters) - A French secret agent held hostage in Somalia since 2009 is "believed" to have been killed, along with a French soldier, during a rescue attempt by French armed forces, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Saturday. "Commandos broke into where Allex was being detained last night and immediately …

  • By Neelay Patil: Lavender, aloe vera, and now, marijuana? The makers of a new line of lotions promise to light up your skin care routine with a special ingredient: cannabis. The Denver-based company Appothecanna is taking advantage of Amendment 64, the newly-enacted law that legalizes...

  • President Barack Obama gestures as he answers a question during a joint news conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A "Death Star" won't be a part of the U.S. military's arsenal any time soon.

  • This photo courtesy Miss America Organization shows Miss North Dakota Rosie Sauvageau took top honors Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, after her piano and vocal rendition of "To Make You Feel My Love." The 24-year-old from Fargo, N.D., will take home a $2,000 Amway scholarship from the competition at Planet Hollywood resort in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Miss America Organization)

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Beauties from every state are competing for the Miss America crown Saturday night, an honor that carries with it a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong run as an advocate and role model.

  • Famous DC Eatery Serves News With Check ABC News - 2 hrs 14 mins ago
    Famous DC Eatery Serves News With Check

    Forget about chocolates and toothpicks with your check. Diners at Washington, D.C.’s Old Ebbitt Grill will now get news updates with their check. What is believed to be the first-ever experiment printing news and advertising as restaurant receipts has been launched at the revered restaurant,...

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  • FILE - This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong, left, on Oct. 7, 2012, and Oprah Winfrey, right, on March 9, 2012. Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photos/File)
    Report: Lance to admit doping in Oprah interview AP - 40 mins ago

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday. More »Report: Lance to admit doping in Oprah interview

    FILE - This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong, left, on Oct. 7, 2012, and Oprah Winfrey, right, on March 9, 2012. Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photos/File)

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday.

  • Ethiopia's Siyoum jumps to head the ball during their 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Morocco in Casablanca
    Ethiopia out to prove a point to the world and Wenger Reuters - 57 mins ago

    ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - "Minnows", "rank outsiders" or, at best, a hardly flattering "unknown quantity". These are just a few of the comments flying around about Ethiopia's prospects in next week's African … More »Ethiopia out to prove a point to the world and Wenger

    Ethiopia's Siyoum jumps to head the ball during their 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Morocco in Casablanca

    ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - "Minnows", "rank outsiders" or, at best, a hardly flattering "unknown quantity". These are just a few of the comments flying around about Ethiopia's prospects in next week's African Cup of Nations in South Africa in the country's first appearance in more than three decades. Asked about his thoughts …

  • Tomic of Australia celebrates defeating Anderson of South Africa during their men's final match at the Sydney International tennis tournament
    Tomic, Hewitt give locals hope, Ferrer equals record Reuters - 1 hr 53 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic and Lleyton Hewitt gave local fans some excitement before the Australian Open with victories in warm-up tournaments on Saturday while David Ferrer entered the record books. Smarting … More »Tomic, Hewitt give locals hope, Ferrer equals record

    Tomic of Australia celebrates defeating Anderson of South Africa during their men's final match at the Sydney International tennis tournament

    (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic and Lleyton Hewitt gave local fans some excitement before the Australian Open with victories in warm-up tournaments on Saturday while David Ferrer entered the record books. Smarting from the poor form of women's world number nine Samantha Stosur, who lost first round matches in Brisbane and Sydney, …

  • South Africa's Amla celebrates scoring a half century on day one of the second cricket test match against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth
    Amla puts Kiwis to sword with another century Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - Hashim Amla plundered yet another century to lead South Africa to a commanding 325 for four on the first day of the second and final test against New Zealand at … More »Amla puts Kiwis to sword with another century

    South Africa's Amla celebrates scoring a half century on day one of the second cricket test match against New Zealand in Port Elizabeth

    PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - Hashim Amla plundered yet another century to lead South Africa to a commanding 325 for four on the first day of the second and final test against New Zealand at St George's Park on Friday. The 29-year-old Amla was unbeaten on 106 at the close of play, his 19th test century, and was …

  • Zambia soccer players celebrate with the Nelson Mandela Challenge trophy after beating South Africa at Soccer city outside Soweto
    Zambia cancel friendly to rest before Nations Cup defence Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - African Nations Cup holders Zambia have cancelled plans for a last friendly before the tournament starts next week in order to rest. Zambia, who have had a steady diet of warm-up games in preparation … More »Zambia cancel friendly to rest before Nations Cup defence

    Zambia soccer players celebrate with the Nelson Mandela Challenge trophy after beating South Africa at Soccer city outside Soweto

    (Reuters) - African Nations Cup holders Zambia have cancelled plans for a last friendly before the tournament starts next week in order to rest. Zambia, who have had a steady diet of warm-up games in preparation for the defence of their title, called off a friendly with Namibia in Nelspruit on Tuesday. "They have cited …

  • Queens Park Rangers' Adel Taarabt celebrates after scoring against West Ham United during their English Premier League soccer match in London
    Morocco demand Taarabt apology over coach insults Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco are demanding an apology from midfielder Adel Taarabt for insulting the national team coach, who left him out of the African Nations Cup. The Queens Park Rangers midfielder was … More »Morocco demand Taarabt apology over coach insults

    Queens Park Rangers' Adel Taarabt celebrates after scoring against West Ham United during their English Premier League soccer match in London

    RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco are demanding an apology from midfielder Adel Taarabt for insulting the national team coach, who left him out of the African Nations Cup. The Queens Park Rangers midfielder was accused of disrespecting Rachid Taoussi in an exchange of text messages and Moroccan media following his omission from …

  • Russell Henley drives off the first tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Honolulu.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
    Henley leads and breaks a record in PGA Tour debut AP - 4 hrs ago

    HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley still remembers the celebration, even though the party had been in the works for more than a month. His family was with him when he finished the Web.com Tour season at No. … More »Henley leads and breaks a record in PGA Tour debut

    Russell Henley drives off the first tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Honolulu.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

    HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley still remembers the celebration, even though the party had been in the works for more than a month. His family was with him when he finished the Web.com Tour season at No. 3 on the money list to earn a spot in the big leagues.

  • Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, from left, guard Kobe Bryant and forward Antawn Jamison sit on the bench during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won 116-101. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Durant's 42 helps send Lakers to 6th straight loss AP - 4 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer in the final second of the first half and did a full reverse somersault to celebrate a 16-point lead. The Thunder were running the Lakers out of their own … More »Durant's 42 helps send Lakers to 6th straight loss

    Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, from left, guard Kobe Bryant and forward Antawn Jamison sit on the bench during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won 116-101. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer in the final second of the first half and did a full reverse somersault to celebrate a 16-point lead. The Thunder were running the Lakers out of their own building, and not even Kobe Bryant could stop them.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder's Ibaka fights for a rebound with Los Angeles Lakers World Peace and Sacre of Canada during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles
    Thunder strike down "crumbling" Lakers Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With Kevin Durant in cruise control, the Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers in a 116-101 win on Friday, inflicting a rare sixth straight defeat … More »Thunder strike down "crumbling" Lakers

    Oklahoma City Thunder's Ibaka fights for a rebound with Los Angeles Lakers World Peace and Sacre of Canada during their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With Kevin Durant in cruise control, the Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers in a 116-101 win on Friday, inflicting a rare sixth straight defeat on the home team. Sharp-shooting forward Durant scored a season-high 42 points and guard Russell Westbrook weighed in with …

  • Azarenka of Belarus hits a return during a practice session at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Life tougher at the top, says Azarenka Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka will carry her world number one ranking with pride in the defense of her Australian Open title, but knows she faces a grim task preventing Serena Williams seizing … More »Life tougher at the top, says Azarenka

    Azarenka of Belarus hits a return during a practice session at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka will carry her world number one ranking with pride in the defense of her Australian Open title, but knows she faces a grim task preventing Serena Williams seizing both. Williams, red-hot over the past six months, won the season-ending WTA Championships in Istanbul and promptly took …

  • Hantuchova of Slovakia hits a return to Sharapova of Russia during an exhibition match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Sharapova shakes rust by roughing up local boys Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Short of tournament sharpness in the build-up to the Australian Open because of injury, Maria Sharapova has found a novel way of playing herself into form - roughing up the local … More »Sharapova shakes rust by roughing up local boys

    Hantuchova of Slovakia hits a return to Sharapova of Russia during an exhibition match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Short of tournament sharpness in the build-up to the Australian Open because of injury, Maria Sharapova has found a novel way of playing herself into form - roughing up the local boys. The Russian world number two has been getting into the groove by beating up on Australia's top young players, having …

  • Andy Murray of Britain hits a return during a practice session at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Murray returns to Melbourne monkey-free Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Fighting Novak Djokovic to a standstill in a cliff-hanging Australian Open semi-final last year convinced Andy Murray he had what it took to win a grand slam title. Struggling to … More »Murray returns to Melbourne monkey-free

    Andy Murray of Britain hits a return during a practice session at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Fighting Novak Djokovic to a standstill in a cliff-hanging Australian Open semi-final last year convinced Andy Murray he had what it took to win a grand slam title. Struggling to swat away moths fluttering in front of his face, an exhausted Djokovic finally broke Murray's resistance in a pulsating …

  • Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, goes up for a shot as forward Antawn Jamison defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Durant, Thunder send Lakers to 6th straight loss AP - 6 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both realize they weren't facing the Los Angeles Lakers who recently won an NBA title. They weren't even facing the full talent of the Lakers' current … More »Durant, Thunder send Lakers to 6th straight loss

    Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, goes up for a shot as forward Antawn Jamison defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook both realize they weren't facing the Los Angeles Lakers who recently won an NBA title. They weren't even facing the full talent of the Lakers' current roster, which hasn't been able to get much above .500 all season.

  • Australia's Hewitt poses with his children Mia, Ava and Cruz and the trophy after he defeated Argentina's Del Potro in the final at the Kooyong Classic tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Hewitt beats del Potro to win Kooyong title Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Lleyton Hewitt rolled back the years and gave local fans some excitement before the Australian Open next week by demolishing world number seven Juan Martin del Potro 6-1 6-4 to claim … More »Hewitt beats del Potro to win Kooyong title

    Australia's Hewitt poses with his children Mia, Ava and Cruz and the trophy after he defeated Argentina's Del Potro in the final at the Kooyong Classic tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Lleyton Hewitt rolled back the years and gave local fans some excitement before the Australian Open next week by demolishing world number seven Juan Martin del Potro 6-1 6-4 to claim the Kooyong Classic title on Saturday. The 31-year-old Hewitt, who has been troubled with foot, toe, hip and hand injuries …

  • Federer of Switzerland hits a ball into the back of a man dressed as the cartoon character Sponge Bob Square Pants during Kids Tennis Day in Melbourne
    Rested Federer aims to go deep in Melbourne Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - With a trophy cabinet straining at the hinges and a 53rd consecutive grand slam appearance looming, Roger Federer might be excused for feeling a little jaded ahead of his bid for … More »Rested Federer aims to go deep in Melbourne

    Federer of Switzerland hits a ball into the back of a man dressed as the cartoon character Sponge Bob Square Pants during Kids Tennis Day in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - With a trophy cabinet straining at the hinges and a 53rd consecutive grand slam appearance looming, Roger Federer might be excused for feeling a little jaded ahead of his bid for a fifth Australian Open crown. Not a bit of it, the 31-year-old Swiss maestro said on Saturday, having passed his motivation …

  • New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, attempts a shot as Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    Deng scores 33; Bulls go to 3-0 against Knicks AP - 8 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah loved shutting up the chatter almost as much as shutting down the Knicks. More »Deng scores 33; Bulls go to 3-0 against Knicks

    New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, attempts a shot as Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah loved shutting up the chatter almost as much as shutting down the Knicks.

  • Russell Henley drives off the first tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Honolulu.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
    Rookies rule at the Sony Open AP - 8 hrs ago

    HONOLULU (AP) — Two days into his PGA Tour career, Russell Henley was in the record book. More »Rookies rule at the Sony Open

    Russell Henley drives off the first tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Honolulu.  (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

    HONOLULU (AP) — Two days into his PGA Tour career, Russell Henley was in the record book.

  • Williams of the U.S. speaks during a news conference at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Subdued Serena plans to keep it simple Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams has a simple plan as she enters the twilight of her career. One tournament at a time. Oh, and have some fun. The 31-year-old American, who is bidding for her sixth … More »Subdued Serena plans to keep it simple

    Williams of the U.S. speaks during a news conference at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams has a simple plan as she enters the twilight of her career. One tournament at a time. Oh, and have some fun. The 31-year-old American, who is bidding for her sixth Australian Open title, enters the season-opening grand slam one of the raging hot favorites for the Daphne Akhurst Memorial …

  • Russell Henley of the U.S. reacts to his drive off the 14th tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii.
    Ice-cool rookie Henley sets record pace at Waialae Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - American Russell Henley, surprisingly unflappable for a PGA Tour rookie, lived his dream for a second consecutive day at the Sony Open in Hawaii as he charged into a two-shot lead in record … More »Ice-cool rookie Henley sets record pace at Waialae

    Russell Henley of the U.S. reacts to his drive off the 14th tee during the second round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii.

    (Reuters) - American Russell Henley, surprisingly unflappable for a PGA Tour rookie, lived his dream for a second consecutive day at the Sony Open in Hawaii as he charged into a two-shot lead in record style on Friday. The 23-year-old fired a flawless seven-under-par 63 in warm, windy conditions at Waialae Country Club …

  • Creighton forward Doug McDermott (3) is blocked out by Missouri State's Keith Pickens (1) and Anthony Downing (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Springfield, Mo. Creighton beat Missouri State 74-52. (AP Photo/David Welker)
    McDermott scores 39 to lead No. 13 Creighton AP - 9 hrs ago

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Doug McDermott put on a one-man show for Creighton. More »McDermott scores 39 to lead No. 13 Creighton

    Creighton forward Doug McDermott (3) is blocked out by Missouri State's Keith Pickens (1) and Anthony Downing (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Springfield, Mo. Creighton beat Missouri State 74-52. (AP Photo/David Welker)

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Doug McDermott put on a one-man show for Creighton.

  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return as Serena Williams of the U.S. looks on during Kids Tennis Day at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Djokovic backs old routine to break new ground Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - For Novak Djokovic, the formula for success at the Australian Open is simple - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The world number one will try to create history over the next two weeks … More »Djokovic backs old routine to break new ground

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return as Serena Williams of the U.S. looks on during Kids Tennis Day at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - For Novak Djokovic, the formula for success at the Australian Open is simple - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. The world number one will try to create history over the next two weeks by becoming the first man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the professional era. Twelve months ago, …

  • FILE - In this July 27, 2012, file photo, New York Jets special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff, left, talks with quarterback Tim Tebow on opening day of their NFL football training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Westhoff, the Jets' recently retired special teams coordinator, told a Florida radio station that the way the team handled Tim Tebow was "an absolute mess." (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
    Westhoff says Jets' handling of Tebow was a 'mess' AP - 10 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Westhoff, the Jets' recently retired special teams coordinator, tells a Florida radio station that the way the team handled Tim Tebow was "an absolute mess." More »Westhoff says Jets' handling of Tebow was a 'mess'

    FILE - In this July 27, 2012, file photo, New York Jets special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff, left, talks with quarterback Tim Tebow on opening day of their NFL football training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Westhoff, the Jets' recently retired special teams coordinator, told a Florida radio station that the way the team handled Tim Tebow was "an absolute mess." (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

    NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Westhoff, the Jets' recently retired special teams coordinator, tells a Florida radio station that the way the team handled Tim Tebow was "an absolute mess."

  • Ferrer celebrates by raising the trophy after beating Kohlschreiber during their men's singles final match at the Heineken Open in Auckland
    Ferrer enters record books with fourth Auckland title Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - World number five David Ferrer completed his Australian Open preparations by entering the record books with his fourth Auckland Open title on Saturday. The 30-year-old's 7-6 6-1 demolition … More »Ferrer enters record books with fourth Auckland title

    Ferrer celebrates by raising the trophy after beating Kohlschreiber during their men's singles final match at the Heineken Open in Auckland

    (Reuters) - World number five David Ferrer completed his Australian Open preparations by entering the record books with his fourth Auckland Open title on Saturday. The 30-year-old's 7-6 6-1 demolition of 2008 Auckland champion Philipp Kohlschreiber in 78 minutes ensured the Spaniard joined Australia's Roy Emerson as the …

  • FILE -  In this Aug. 6, 2011, file photo,  Southern California assistant head coach Monte Kiffin, right, talks with cornerback Anthony Brown during NCAA college football practice in Los Angeles.  The Dallas Cowboys hired Kiffin as the replacement for Rob Ryan, the team announced on Friday, Jan. 11, 2012. Kiffin hasn't coached in the NFL since ending a 13-year run in Tampa in 2008. He spent the past few years coaching in college with his son, Lane Kiffin, at Tennessee and Southern California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, FIle)
    Cowboys hire Monte Kiffin to replace Rob Ryan AP - 10 hrs ago

    IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys hired former Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin as the replacement for Rob Ryan on Friday. More »Cowboys hire Monte Kiffin to replace Rob Ryan

    FILE -  In this Aug. 6, 2011, file photo,  Southern California assistant head coach Monte Kiffin, right, talks with cornerback Anthony Brown during NCAA college football practice in Los Angeles.  The Dallas Cowboys hired Kiffin as the replacement for Rob Ryan, the team announced on Friday, Jan. 11, 2012. Kiffin hasn't coached in the NFL since ending a 13-year run in Tampa in 2008. He spent the past few years coaching in college with his son, Lane Kiffin, at Tennessee and Southern California. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, FIle)

    IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys hired former Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin as the replacement for Rob Ryan on Friday.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2002, file photo, New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Single-season sacks leader Strahan and two players who tried to block him are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the hall announced Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
    Strahan, Sapp, Ogden among Hall of Fame finalists AP - 10 hrs ago

    CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Single-season sacks leader Michael Strahan and two players who tried to block him are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. More »Strahan, Sapp, Ogden among Hall of Fame finalists

    FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2002, file photo, New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan celebrates after sacking Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trent Dilfer during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Single-season sacks leader Strahan and two players who tried to block him are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the hall announced Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

    CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Single-season sacks leader Michael Strahan and two players who tried to block him are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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On account of being a democracy and run by the people, we are the only nation in the world that has to keep a government four years, no matter what it does.
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It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.
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Nobody outside of a baby carriage or a judge's chamber believes in an unprejudiced point of view.
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How hard it is, sometimes, to trust the evidence of one's senses! How reluctantly the mind consents to reality.
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Norman Douglas  

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For a related tool that creates a set of daily links to taste, see

CRAYON CReAte Your Own Newspaper


Personal Newspaper Developer: Aaron Douglass Fuegi (aarondf@bu.edu)