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General News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • Indian Hindu holy men, or Naga Sadhus, run naked into the water at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati river, during the royal bath on Makar Sankranti at the start of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, India, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Millions of Hindu pilgrims are expected to take part in the large religious congregation that lasts more than 50 days on the banks of Sangam which falls every 12 years. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
    Millions of Hindus bathe in Ganges to cleanse sins AP - 4 hrs ago

    ALLAHABAD, India (AP) — Millions of devout Hindus led by naked ascetics with ash smeared on their bodies plunged into the frigid waters of India's holy Ganges River on Monday in a ritual they believe can wash away their  … More »Millions of Hindus bathe in Ganges to cleanse sins

    Indian Hindu holy men, or Naga Sadhus, run naked into the water at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati river, during the royal bath on Makar Sankranti at the start of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, India, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Millions of Hindu pilgrims are expected to take part in the large religious congregation that lasts more than 50 days on the banks of Sangam which falls every 12 years. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

    ALLAHABAD, India (AP) — Millions of devout Hindus led by naked ascetics with ash smeared on their bodies plunged into the frigid waters of India's holy Ganges River on Monday in a ritual they believe can wash away their sins.

  • This image released by NBC shows Ben Affleck with his award for best director for "Argo" during the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater)
    ‘Argo’ is surprise Golden Globe best drama winner @ Yahoo! Movies - 7 hrs ago

    In a surprise move, the Golden Globe award for Best Drama went to "Argo," the true story of how the CIA faked a sci-fi movie as a cover to rescue hostages in Iran. More »‘Argo’ is surprise Golden Globe best drama winner

    This image released by NBC shows Ben Affleck with his award for best director for "Argo" during the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater)

    In a surprise move, the Golden Globe award for Best Drama went to "Argo," the true story of how the CIA faked a sci-fi movie as a cover to rescue hostages in Iran.

  • Monday in politics: Biden discusses guns with House members, and more The Ticket - 2 hrs 12 mins ago

    Vice President Joe Biden will meet Monday with members of the U.S. House of Representatives as he prepares proposals on how to curb gun violence in the United States. Biden met last week with representatives of gun safety … More »Monday in politics: Biden discusses guns with House members, and more

    Vice President Joe Biden will meet Monday with members of the U.S. House of Representatives as he prepares proposals on how to curb gun violence in the United States. Biden met last week with representatives of gun safety and sportsmen groups, the National Rifle Association and the video game industry. Biden plans to send …

  • ADDS ORIENTATION FOR CLARIFICATION - Glen Hoffman, left, of Extra Mile Ministries with K9 crisis comfort dog Beau, listen during a community meeting at Newtown High school on the future of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Talk about Sandy Hook Elementary School is turning from last month's massacre to the future, with differing opinions on whether students and staff should ever return to the building where a gunman killed 20 students and six educators. (AP Photo/Michelle McLoughlin, Pool)
    Newtown debates future of school where 26 died AP - 2 hrs 11 mins ago

    A month after the Sandy Hook massacre, some Newtown parents say the school building should be demolished, while others believe it should be renovated and the areas where the killings occurred removed. More »Newtown debates future of school where 26 died

    ADDS ORIENTATION FOR CLARIFICATION - Glen Hoffman, left, of Extra Mile Ministries with K9 crisis comfort dog Beau, listen during a community meeting at Newtown High school on the future of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Talk about Sandy Hook Elementary School is turning from last month's massacre to the future, with differing opinions on whether students and staff should ever return to the building where a gunman killed 20 students and six educators. (AP Photo/Michelle McLoughlin, Pool)

    A month after the Sandy Hook massacre, some Newtown parents say the school building should be demolished, while others believe it should be renovated and the areas where the killings occurred removed.

  • Critics complain Sandy aid tied to other projects AP - 4 hrs ago
    FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2013, file photo, an unsafe for human occupancy sticker is attached to a home that was severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy in Bay Head, N.J. Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House the week of Jan. 14, 2013. Their complaint is that lots of that money actually will go toward recovery efforts for past disasters and other projects unrelated to the late-October storm. The measure bill includes $150 million for what the Commerce Department described as fisheries disasters in Alaska, Mississippi and the Northeast, and $50 million in subsidies for replanting trees on private land damaged by wildfires. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

    Conservatives and watchdog groups are mounting a "not-so-fast" campaign against a $50.7 billion Sandy aid package that Northeastern governors and lawmakers hope to push through the House this coming week.

  • Hitting the debt limit: What bills would be paid? AP - 4 hrs ago
    FILE - In this July 19, 2011 file photo, President Barack Obama discusses the continuing budget talks in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. Back in the summer of 2011, as a debt crisis loomed much like one does again today, Obama issued a clear threat to Republicans: Without an agreement to raise the nation’s borrowing limit, older Americans might not get their Social Security checks. He wasn’t the first to issue such a warning in the face of a debt fight between an administration and Congress. The federal government could run out of cash to pay all its bills in full as early as Feb. 15, according to one authoritative estimate, and congressional Republicans want significant spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. Obama, forced to negotiate an increase in 2011, has vowed not to negotiate again. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

    In the summer of 2011, when a debt crisis like the current one loomed, President Obama warned the GOP that seniors might not get their Social Security checks unless there was a deal to raise the nation's borrowing limit.

  • 45 killed in Syrian military attacks near Damascus AP - 3 hrs ago
    Two dead bodies lie on a street in the Saif al-Dawlah neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The revolution against the Syrian regime started in March 2011 with peaceful protests but morphed into a civil war that has killed more than 60,000 people, according to a recent United Nations estimate. (AP Photo/Andoni Lubaki)

    Attacks by government forces on Damascus' rebellious suburbs killed at least 45 people, including eight children, activists said Monday.

  • Police: Arrests made in LA store hostage drama AP - 4 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Suspects are under arrest following a Southern California department store robbery, during which 14 employees were taken hostage and two of them were attacked, police said.

  • Severe Beijing smog prompts unusual openness AP - 2 hrs 40 mins ago
    A woman wears a mask while walking in a park near the China Central Television Tower, background, on a hazy day in Beijing, China, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Beijing schools kept children indoors and hospitals saw a spike in respiratory cases Monday following a weekend of off-the charts pollution in China's smoggy capital, the worst since the government began being more open about air-quality data. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

    One of Beijing's worst rounds of air pollution kept schoolchildren indoors and sent coughing residents to hospitals Monday, but this time something was different about the murky haze: the government's transparency in talking about it.

  • 2 whales wash up on separate NY beaches AP - 1 hr 47 mins ago

    EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Marine officials say two whales washed up on New York's Long Island just hours apart. One was dead and the other was later euthanized.

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  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Paul-Henri Mathieu of France during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Djokovic delivers, Sharapova ruthless on opening day Reuters - 1 hr 10 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic served up only flashes of his best tennis on the opening day of the Australian Open but took a comfortable first step on the path he hopes will lead to an unprecedented … More »Djokovic delivers, Sharapova ruthless on opening day

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Paul-Henri Mathieu of France during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic served up only flashes of his best tennis on the opening day of the Australian Open but took a comfortable first step on the path he hopes will lead to an unprecedented hat-trick of titles at Melbourne Park in two weeks' time. Perhaps keeping energy in reserve for the battles that lie …

  • Ferrer of Spain arrives for a practice session at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Ferrer and Berdych find contentment in tennis underclass Reuters - 1 hr 30 mins ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The dominance of the "big four" in men's tennis over the past few years has enthralled crowds around the world. But while Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and most recently, … More »Ferrer and Berdych find contentment in tennis underclass

    Ferrer of Spain arrives for a practice session at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The dominance of the "big four" in men's tennis over the past few years has enthralled crowds around the world. But while Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and most recently, Andy Murray, have mopped up the grand slam titles, they have left behind them an underclass of nearly men. Juan Martin …

  • South Africa's Graeme Smith, Dean Elgar, Robin Petersen, Faf du Plessis and Rory Kleinveldt celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Daniel Flynn on day three of the second cricket test match in Port Elizabet
    Cricket-South Africa secure series win over New Zealand Reuters - 1 hr 42 mins ago

    PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand on Monday after thumping the visitors by an innings and 193 runs on the fourth day of the second test. … More »Cricket-South Africa secure series win over New Zealand

    South Africa's Graeme Smith, Dean Elgar, Robin Petersen, Faf du Plessis and Rory Kleinveldt celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Daniel Flynn on day three of the second cricket test match in Port Elizabet

    PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand on Monday after thumping the visitors by an innings and 193 runs on the fourth day of the second test. Fast bowler Dale Steyn claimed innings figures of three for 48 and match figures of eight for 65, as New Zealand were bowled …

  • Baker of the U.S. hits a return to Bogomolov Jr. of Russia during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Baker enjoys taste of success after second bite of cherry Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Cast as the Cinderella Man of tennis in 2012 after his stunning comeback from almost seven years off the professional circuit, American Brian Baker is beginning to get used to life … More »Baker enjoys taste of success after second bite of cherry

    Baker of the U.S. hits a return to Bogomolov Jr. of Russia during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Cast as the Cinderella Man of tennis in 2012 after his stunning comeback from almost seven years off the professional circuit, American Brian Baker is beginning to get used to life among the world's best players. Twelve months ago, Baker was ranked world number 456, still in the early throes of a comeback …

  • Russell Henley poses with the trophy after winning the Sony Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
    Another big moment, a bigger stage for Henley AP - 4 hrs ago

    HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley has delivered big moments before, just not to this degree, and certainly not on this kind of a stage. More »Another big moment, a bigger stage for Henley

    Russell Henley poses with the trophy after winning the Sony Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

    HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley has delivered big moments before, just not to this degree, and certainly not on this kind of a stage.

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt following their AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    Pats beat Texans 41-28, return to AFC title game AP - 4 hrs ago

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady made history. Now it's his coach's turn. More »Pats beat Texans 41-28, return to AFC title game

    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt following their AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady made history. Now it's his coach's turn.

  • FILE - This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong, left, on Oct. 7, 2012, and Oprah Winfrey, right, on March 9, 2012. After more than a decade of denying that he doped to win the Tour de France seven times, Armstrong was scheduled to sit down Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 for what has been trumpeted as a "no-holds barred," 90-minute, question-and-answer session with Winfrey. (AP Photos/File)
    Armstrong ready as Oprah comes to town AP - 4 hrs ago

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As days of preparations dwindled to hours before his blockbuster interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong went out for a training run and then retreated behind the stone walls … More »Armstrong ready as Oprah comes to town

    FILE - This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong, left, on Oct. 7, 2012, and Oprah Winfrey, right, on March 9, 2012. After more than a decade of denying that he doped to win the Tour de France seven times, Armstrong was scheduled to sit down Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 for what has been trumpeted as a "no-holds barred," 90-minute, question-and-answer session with Winfrey. (AP Photos/File)

    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As days of preparations dwindled to hours before his blockbuster interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong went out for a training run and then retreated behind the stone walls of his Austin compound to huddle with a handful of close advisers.

  • Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to his game winning field goal against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
    Falcons falter, then rally past Seahawks 30-28 AP - 4 hrs ago

    ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan won't have to answer that question anymore. More »Falcons falter, then rally past Seahawks 30-28

    Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) reacts to his game winning field goal against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 30-28. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

    ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan won't have to answer that question anymore.

  • Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a return to compatriot Olga Puchkova during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Sweet maker Sharapova doles out double-bagel Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova has put a small fortune into her sweet making business but she might consider a sideline in baked treats after serving up fellow Russian Olga Puchkova a double-bagel … More »Sweet maker Sharapova doles out double-bagel

    Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a return to compatriot Olga Puchkova during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova has put a small fortune into her sweet making business but she might consider a sideline in baked treats after serving up fellow Russian Olga Puchkova a double-bagel to cruise into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday. Sharapova's 6-0 6-0 demolition of the hapless Puchkova …

  • Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a forehand return to France's Paul-Henri Mathieu during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Djokovic starts Australian Open defense AP - 6 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic cruised through his first match at Rod Laver Arena since his shirt-ripping victory celebration last year, opening his bid for a third consecutive Australian Open … More »Djokovic starts Australian Open defense

    Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a forehand return to France's Paul-Henri Mathieu during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic cruised through his first match at Rod Laver Arena since his shirt-ripping victory celebration last year, opening his bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title with a 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 win over Paul-Henri Mathieu on Monday.

  • Portland Trail Blazers' Hickson shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder's Durant defends, during their NBA basketball game in Portland
    Thunder let big lead slip but hold on for win Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder almost blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter but dug deep to turn back the Portland Trail Blazers 87-83 on Sunday. Kevin Durant, who had 42 points against the … More »Thunder let big lead slip but hold on for win

    Portland Trail Blazers' Hickson shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder's Durant defends, during their NBA basketball game in Portland

    (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder almost blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter but dug deep to turn back the Portland Trail Blazers 87-83 on Sunday. Kevin Durant, who had 42 points against the Lakers on Friday, stepped up with 33 against the Trail Blazers but his team saw their 10-point advantage with 3 1/2 minutes …

  • FILE - In an Oct. 17, 2006 file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick speaks during a news conference in Owings Mills, Md. The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Ravens coach and current Fox analyst Brian Billick for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner, File)
    AP Source: Eagles interviewed Brian Billick AP - 7 hrs ago

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Ravens coach and current Fox analyst Brian Billick for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated … More »AP Source: Eagles interviewed Brian Billick

    FILE - In an Oct. 17, 2006 file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick speaks during a news conference in Owings Mills, Md. The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Ravens coach and current Fox analyst Brian Billick for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner, File)

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Ravens coach and current Fox analyst Brian Billick for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.

  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, chats with center Dwight Howard during the first half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Lakers beat Cavs 113-93, snap 6-game skid AP - 7 hrs ago

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Howard arrived at Staples Center expecting to sit out another game to rest his injured shoulder. He ended up helping the Los Angeles Lakers out of their longest losing streak … More »Lakers beat Cavs 113-93, snap 6-game skid

    Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, chats with center Dwight Howard during the first half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Howard arrived at Staples Center expecting to sit out another game to rest his injured shoulder. He ended up helping the Los Angeles Lakers out of their longest losing streak in nearly six years, which made that shoulder feel a whole lot better.

  • Lakers Howard leaves the court after being ejected for a flagrant foul on Nuggets Faried during their NBA basketball game in Denver
    Howard returns to help Lakers snap dire run Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The return of Dwight Howard helped the Los Angeles Lakers end their longest losing streak in nearly six years as they blew out Cleveland 113-93 on Sunday. Howard had missed the last three games … More »Howard returns to help Lakers snap dire run

    Lakers Howard leaves the court after being ejected for a flagrant foul on Nuggets Faried during their NBA basketball game in Denver

    (Reuters) - The return of Dwight Howard helped the Los Angeles Lakers end their longest losing streak in nearly six years as they blew out Cleveland 113-93 on Sunday. Howard had missed the last three games with a right shoulder injury and the Lakers had been ailing on the court with a six-game losing streak, but they broke …

  • Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor (R) poses with a fan after an interview with journalists in Togo's capital Lome
    Togo federation boss insisted on Adebayor and Agassa Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Togo's football association president said he had made the final selection of players for the African Nations Cup squad, over-ruling his coach who had left out Emmanuel Adebayor … More »Togo federation boss insisted on Adebayor and Agassa

    Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor (R) poses with a fan after an interview with journalists in Togo's capital Lome

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Togo's football association president said he had made the final selection of players for the African Nations Cup squad, over-ruling his coach who had left out Emmanuel Adebayor and goalkeeper Kossi Agassa. Gabriel Ameyi said the Tottenham Hotspur striker and the Stade Reims goalkeeper, Togo's highest-profile …

  • New Zealand's Brownlie celebrates his century during the third day of their first cricket Test match against South Africa in Cape Town
    New Zealand show fight against South Africa Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - New Zealand fought bravely to move to 157 for four in their second innings, following on and still 247 runs behind South Africa, at the close of the third day's … More »New Zealand show fight against South Africa

    New Zealand's Brownlie celebrates his century during the third day of their first cricket Test match against South Africa in Cape Town

    PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - New Zealand fought bravely to move to 157 for four in their second innings, following on and still 247 runs behind South Africa, at the close of the third day's play in the second test on Sunday. Unbeaten pair BJ Watling (41) and Dean Brownlie (44) provided stern resistance and the …

  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Paul-Henri Mathieu of France during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Djokovic breezes past Mathieu into second round Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic successfully negotiated the first hurdle in his quest to rewrite the Australian Open record books with an opening round 6-2 6-4 7-5 victory over France's Paul-Henri … More »Djokovic breezes past Mathieu into second round

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Paul-Henri Mathieu of France during their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic successfully negotiated the first hurdle in his quest to rewrite the Australian Open record books with an opening round 6-2 6-4 7-5 victory over France's Paul-Henri Mathieu on Monday. The 25-year-old Serb is attempting to win his third successive Australian Open title, and fourth overall. …

  • Ivory Coast's Toure dribbles the ball during their African Nations Cup semi-final soccer match against Mali in Libreville
    Nations Cup poses problems for clubs who lose players Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Managers' complaints across Europe as players jet off for the African Nations Cup every two years have become the norm in soccer in recent years. This time, the problem has been … More »Nations Cup poses problems for clubs who lose players

    Ivory Coast's Toure dribbles the ball during their African Nations Cup semi-final soccer match against Mali in Libreville

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Managers' complaints across Europe as players jet off for the African Nations Cup every two years have become the norm in soccer in recent years. This time, the problem has been exacerbated by the change in staging the tournament from even to odd years, meaning there have been just 12 months between …

  • Russell Henley poses with the trophy after winning the Sony Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
    Henley gets PGA Tour career off to record start AP - 8 hrs ago

    HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley only felt like a rookie at the Sony Open. More »Henley gets PGA Tour career off to record start

    Russell Henley poses with the trophy after winning the Sony Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

    HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley only felt like a rookie at the Sony Open.

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt following their AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
    Patriots beat Texans 41-28, Ravens up next AP - 8 hrs ago

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady is so good at this playoff thing he seems to be going for a championship every year. More »Patriots beat Texans 41-28, Ravens up next

    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt following their AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady is so good at this playoff thing he seems to be going for a championship every year.

  • Venus Williams of the U.S. hits a return to Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Venus overpowers Voskoboeva, Sharapova in sights Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American Venus Williams took the first step towards a potential third round clash against Maria Sharapova with a 6-1 6-0 thrashing of Kazakhstan's Galina Voskoboeva at the Australian … More »Venus overpowers Voskoboeva, Sharapova in sights

    Venus Williams of the U.S. hits a return to Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American Venus Williams took the first step towards a potential third round clash against Maria Sharapova with a 6-1 6-0 thrashing of Kazakhstan's Galina Voskoboeva at the Australian Open on Monday. The 32-year-old Williams, who won her first tournament in almost three years in Luxembourg last October …

  • Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland hits a return to Bojana Bobusic of Australia during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne
    Radwanska bounces Bobusic to extend winning streak Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska battled through a tricky first set and swept through the second to beat Australian Bojana Bobusic 7-5 6-0 and extend her season-long winning streak to … More »Radwanska bounces Bobusic to extend winning streak

    Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland hits a return to Bojana Bobusic of Australia during their women's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne

    MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska battled through a tricky first set and swept through the second to beat Australian Bojana Bobusic 7-5 6-0 and extend her season-long winning streak to 10 matches at the Australian Open on Monday. The fourth seed, who won back-to-back titles to kick off the new year, was …

  • Henley of the U.S. waves to the gallery after putting on fourth green during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii
    Rookie Henley wins by three shots at Waialae Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - American Russell Henley, remarkably unflappable for a PGA Tour rookie, became the youngest ever champion at the Sony Open in Hawaii when he won his maiden title on the U.S. circuit by three … More »Rookie Henley wins by three shots at Waialae

    Henley of the U.S. waves to the gallery after putting on fourth green during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii

    (Reuters) - American Russell Henley, remarkably unflappable for a PGA Tour rookie, became the youngest ever champion at the Sony Open in Hawaii when he won his maiden title on the U.S. circuit by three shots on Sunday. Aged just 23, the fresh-faced Web.com Tour graduate displayed ice-cool nerves as he stormed home with …

  • Russia's Maria Sharapova blows a kiss to the crowd following her win over compatriot Olga Puchkova in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Sharapova starts Australian Open with 6-0, 6-0 win AP - 9 hrs ago

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maria Sharapova finished her first match of the year in 55 minutes Monday, cruising to a 6-0, 6-0 win over Olga Puchkova to start proceedings on center court at the Australian … More »Sharapova starts Australian Open with 6-0, 6-0 win

    Russia's Maria Sharapova blows a kiss to the crowd following her win over compatriot Olga Puchkova in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maria Sharapova finished her first match of the year in 55 minutes Monday, cruising to a 6-0, 6-0 win over Olga Puchkova to start proceedings on center court at the Australian Open without showing any signs of trouble with her sore right shoulder.

  • New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) warms up before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Gronkowski went to the locker room with an arm injury midway through the first quarter, and did not return. Gronkowski missed five regular-season games with a broken left forearm. The Patriots won 41-28. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
    Pats' Gronkowski needs surgery on arm AP - 10 hrs ago

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski needs surgery on his broken left arm, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press. More »Pats' Gronkowski needs surgery on arm

    New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) warms up before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Gronkowski went to the locker room with an arm injury midway through the first quarter, and did not return. Gronkowski missed five regular-season games with a broken left forearm. The Patriots won 41-28. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski needs surgery on his broken left arm, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.

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  • Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans speaks during the Sasin Bangkok Forum
    U.S. economy to grow 2.5 percent this year: Fed's Evans Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is expected to grow by 2.5 percent in 2013, improving to 3.5 percent growth in 2014, top Fed official Charles Evans said on Monday. … More »U.S. economy to grow 2.5 percent this year: Fed's Evans

    Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans speaks during the Sasin Bangkok Forum

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is expected to grow by 2.5 percent in 2013, improving to 3.5 percent growth in 2014, top Fed official Charles Evans said on Monday. Evans also forecast the U.S. unemployment rate would be 7.4 percent this year, easing to about 7 percent in 2014. "One good indicator of labor market …

  • JAL's Boeing Co. 787 plane which leaked fuel during tests, is pictured at New Tokyo international airport in Narita
    Japan to probe JAL Dreamliner fuel leaks Reuters - 2 hrs 29 mins ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's transport ministry has launched an investigation into what caused two fuel leaks on a Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner jet owned by Japan Airlines Co … More »Japan to probe JAL Dreamliner fuel leaks

    JAL's Boeing Co. 787 plane which leaked fuel during tests, is pictured at New Tokyo international airport in Narita

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's transport ministry has launched an investigation into what caused two fuel leaks on a Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner jet owned by Japan Airlines Co , just days after U.S. authorities began a wide-ranging review of the aircraft in the wake of a series of incidents, including a battery fire. Over the weekend, …

  • The headquarters of Morgan Stanley is seen in New York
    Morgan Stanley to trim Dubai staff amid global cuts: sources Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley Inc , the sixth-largest U.S. bank by assets, is trimming staff at its Dubai office, mainly by cutting jobs in its equities division, … More »Morgan Stanley to trim Dubai staff amid global cuts: sources

    The headquarters of Morgan Stanley is seen in New York

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley Inc , the sixth-largest U.S. bank by assets, is trimming staff at its Dubai office, mainly by cutting jobs in its equities division, as part of a global plan to reduce costs, three sources aware of the matter said. The bank plans to slash 1,600 jobs globally, many of whom work in its securities …

  • SKF to cut 2,500 jobs as European markets weaken Reuters - 1 hr 27 mins ago

    STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - SKF , the world's biggest bearings maker, is cutting 2,500 jobs to cope with weaker demand, underscoring the bleak outlook for manufacturers as … More »SKF to cut 2,500 jobs as European markets weaken

    STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - SKF , the world's biggest bearings maker, is cutting 2,500 jobs to cope with weaker demand, underscoring the bleak outlook for manufacturers as Europe drives through austerity measures to reduce its debts. The Swedish firm, whose bearings are used in a range of products from washing machines to aircraft, …

  • File picture shows a customer holding up an Apple iPhone 5 for the photographer during an exclusive sale by Belgian operator Mobistar in Brussels
    Apple cuts orders for iPhone 5 parts on weak demand: Nikkei Reuters - 1 hr 25 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Apple Inc has cut orders for LCD screens and other parts for the iPhone 5 this quarter due to weak demand, the Nikkei reported on Monday, in a further sign … More »Apple cuts orders for iPhone 5 parts on weak demand: Nikkei

    File picture shows a customer holding up an Apple iPhone 5 for the photographer during an exclusive sale by Belgian operator Mobistar in Brussels

    (Reuters) - Apple Inc has cut orders for LCD screens and other parts for the iPhone 5 this quarter due to weak demand, the Nikkei reported on Monday, in a further sign the U.S. firm is losing ground to Asian smartphone rivals. Shares of the Cupertino, California-based company fell more than 4 percent to $498.20 before the …

  • Former Credit Suisse trader Kareem Serageldin arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court in London
    UK court approves ex-Credit Suisse trader's extradition to U.S. Reuters - 2 hrs 1 min ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A British court on Monday approved the extradition of a former Credit Suisse trader to the United States, where he is wanted over a $540-million fraud … More »UK court approves ex-Credit Suisse trader's extradition to U.S.

    Former Credit Suisse trader Kareem Serageldin arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - A British court on Monday approved the extradition of a former Credit Suisse trader to the United States, where he is wanted over a $540-million fraud dating back to the subprime mortgage crisis. The case of Kareem Serageldin will now be sent to Home Secretary Theresa May, the interior minister, who under …

  • German Finance Minister Schaeuble arrives for session of German lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin
    German FinMin tells Greek leftist no alternative to reforms Reuters - 1 hr 40 mins ago

    BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble told Greek leftist opposition leader Alexis Tsipras on Monday there was no alternative to the tough austerity … More »German FinMin tells Greek leftist no alternative to reforms

    German Finance Minister Schaeuble arrives for session of German lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin

    BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble told Greek leftist opposition leader Alexis Tsipras on Monday there was no alternative to the tough austerity program being pursued by the conservative-led government in Athens. "Minister Schaeuble has told Mr Tsipras unequivocally that there is no alternative …

  • Toyota retakes global auto sales crown from GM AP - 7 mins ago

    DETROIT (AP) — Toyota has dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker. More »Toyota retakes global auto sales crown from GM

    DETROIT (AP) — Toyota has dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker.

  • FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2012 file photo a TNT delivery truck is seen behind a closed gate in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, Netherlands. United Parcel Service Inc. has ditched its euro5.2 billion (US$6.9 billion) takeover of TNT Express NV after learning that European regulators would reject the deal in its current form. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
    UPS abandons $6.9 billion takeover for TNT Express AP - 1 hr 1 min ago

    AMSTERDAM (AP) — Shares in package delivery company TNT Express NV were knocked as much as 50 percent lower Monday on news that United Parcel Service Inc. has ditched … More »UPS abandons $6.9 billion takeover for TNT Express

    FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2012 file photo a TNT delivery truck is seen behind a closed gate in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, Netherlands. United Parcel Service Inc. has ditched its euro5.2 billion (US$6.9 billion) takeover of TNT Express NV after learning that European regulators would reject the deal in its current form. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

    AMSTERDAM (AP) — Shares in package delivery company TNT Express NV were knocked as much as 50 percent lower Monday on news that United Parcel Service Inc. has ditched its €5.2 billion ($6.9 billion) takeover of the struggling Dutch company, citing objections from European regulators.

  • Report: Apple cutting orders for iPhone 5 parts AP - 25 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Apple shares fell in premarket trading Monday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the company has cut its orders for iPhone 5 components due to … More »Report: Apple cutting orders for iPhone 5 parts

    NEW YORK (AP) — Apple shares fell in premarket trading Monday after The Wall Street Journal reported that the company has cut its orders for iPhone 5 components due to weaker-than-expected demand.

  • Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads AP - 17 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time … More »Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads

    NEW YORK (AP) — Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it's taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity.

  • Markets remain solid ahead of Bernanke comments AP - 10 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — The new year rally in global markets showed few signs of abating Monday though investors reined in last week's enthusiasm ahead of comments from Federal … More »Markets remain solid ahead of Bernanke comments

    LONDON (AP) — The new year rally in global markets showed few signs of abating Monday though investors reined in last week's enthusiasm ahead of comments from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

  • Swatch in $1 billion deal for Harry Winston brand AP - 3 hrs ago

    GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's biggest watch maker, Swatch Group AG, will pay about $1 billion to acquire Canada's Harry Winston watch and jewelry brand, officials from … More »Swatch in $1 billion deal for Harry Winston brand

    GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's biggest watch maker, Swatch Group AG, will pay about $1 billion to acquire Canada's Harry Winston watch and jewelry brand, officials from both companies said Monday.

  • Volkswagen reports record sales for 2012 AP - 5 hrs ago

    BERLIN (AP) — German automaker Volkswagen AG says its 2012 group sales hit a record high as growing demand around the world more than offset sluggish sales in Europe … More »Volkswagen reports record sales for 2012

    BERLIN (AP) — German automaker Volkswagen AG says its 2012 group sales hit a record high as growing demand around the world more than offset sluggish sales in Europe.

  • Samsung sells 100 million Galaxy S smartphones AP - 4 hrs ago

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday that global sales of its Galaxy S smartphones surpassed 100 million units since the first model in the series … More »Samsung sells 100 million Galaxy S smartphones

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday that global sales of its Galaxy S smartphones surpassed 100 million units since the first model in the series was released less than three years ago.

  • US stock futures subdued ahead of Bernanke session AP - 1 hr 14 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street stock futures are subdued ahead of a speech on monetary policy from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. More »US stock futures subdued ahead of Bernanke session

    NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street stock futures are subdued ahead of a speech on monetary policy from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

  • China mulls hiking investment quota for foreigners AP - 2 hrs 59 mins ago

    HONG KONG (AP) — China's securities watchdog is considering substantially raising the quota that foreign institutions are allowed to invest in the country's stock markets, … More »China mulls hiking investment quota for foreigners

    HONG KONG (AP) — China's securities watchdog is considering substantially raising the quota that foreign institutions are allowed to invest in the country's stock markets, the agency's head said Monday, the latest signal from Beijing of plans to open the Chinese capital markets.

  • The logo of the Bank of America is pictured atop the Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles
    Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess @ Reuters - Mon, Jan 7, 2013

    CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure … More »Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess

    The logo of the Bank of America is pictured atop the Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles

    CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure process, taking the bank a step closer to ending the home loan problems that have dogged it for years. About $3 billion of Bank of America's Monday's …

  • Job seekers attend large career fair at Rutgers University in New Brunswick
    Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy @ Reuters - Fri, Jan 4, 2013

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and … More »Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy

    Job seekers attend large career fair at Rutgers University in New Brunswick

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and pointing to lackluster economic growth in 2013. Other data on Friday gave stronger signals on the health of the economy, with the U.S. service sector activity …

  • US economy adds 155K jobs, rate stays at 7.8 pct. @ AP - Fri, Jan 4, 2013

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows hiring held up during the tense negotiations to resolve the fiscal cliff. More »US economy adds 155K jobs, rate stays at 7.8 pct.

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows hiring held up during the tense negotiations to resolve the fiscal cliff.

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - January 14, 2013
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
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Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)  
The prospect of a long day at the beach makes me panic. There is no harder work I can think of than taking myself off to somewhere pleasant, where I am forced to stay for hours and 'have fun'.
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Phillip Lopate  
Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.
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John Wanamaker (1838 - 1922)  
Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.
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Mark Twain (1835 - 1910), Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894)  
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