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  • Customers shop at Macy's department store in New York
    Holiday shopping marathon starts as consumer sentiment remains shaky Reuters - 46 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Forget that Turkey trot. Thanksgiving is now the start of the annual holiday shopping endurance race, as more stores open on Thursday's national holiday to seek a bigger share of spending that is expected to grow … More »Holiday shopping marathon starts as consumer sentiment remains shaky

    Customers shop at Macy's department store in New York

    (Reuters) - Forget that Turkey trot. Thanksgiving is now the start of the annual holiday shopping endurance race, as more stores open on Thursday's national holiday to seek a bigger share of spending that is expected to grow slowly this season. Target Corp has joined Wal-Mart and Gap Inc in being open at least part of the …

  • In this 2001 photo provided by the Franconia Township Police Department in Telford, Pa, Salvatore Perrone is shown. New York City police said on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 that they’ve arrested the 63-year-old low end clothing dealer for the killings of three New York shopkeepers since August 2012. (AP Photo/Franconia Township Police Department)
    Garment salesman arrested in 3 NY merchant deaths AP - 53 mins ago

    A garment salesman was arrested for systematically killing three shopkeepers as they worked alone in their clothing stores after a pharmacy worker recognized him from surveillance footage. Authorities believe the man had … More »Garment salesman arrested in 3 NY merchant deaths

    In this 2001 photo provided by the Franconia Township Police Department in Telford, Pa, Salvatore Perrone is shown. New York City police said on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 that they’ve arrested the 63-year-old low end clothing dealer for the killings of three New York shopkeepers since August 2012. (AP Photo/Franconia Township Police Department)

    A garment salesman was arrested for systematically killing three shopkeepers as they worked alone in their clothing stores after a pharmacy worker recognized him from surveillance footage. Authorities believe the man had been poised to strike again.

  • A tree trunk rests on the bed of a dried lake, the outcome of severe drought, in Waterloo, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. A new report shows that the nation's worst drought in decades is getting worse again, ending an encouraging five-week run of improving conditions. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report shows that 60.1 percent of the continental U.S. was in some form of drought as of Tuesday. That's up from 58.8 percent the previous week. The portion of the lower 48 states in extreme or exceptional drought — the two worst classifications — also rose, to 19.04 percent from last week's 18.3 percent. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
    Drought worsens after weeks of improvement AP - 13 hrs ago

    The worst U.S. drought in decades has deepened again after more than a month of encouraging reports of slowly improving conditions, a drought-tracking consortium said Wednesday, as scientists struggled for an explanation … More »Drought worsens after weeks of improvement

    A tree trunk rests on the bed of a dried lake, the outcome of severe drought, in Waterloo, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. A new report shows that the nation's worst drought in decades is getting worse again, ending an encouraging five-week run of improving conditions. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report shows that 60.1 percent of the continental U.S. was in some form of drought as of Tuesday. That's up from 58.8 percent the previous week. The portion of the lower 48 states in extreme or exceptional drought — the two worst classifications — also rose, to 19.04 percent from last week's 18.3 percent. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

    The worst U.S. drought in decades has deepened again after more than a month of encouraging reports of slowly improving conditions, a drought-tracking consortium said Wednesday, as scientists struggled for an explanation other than a simple lack of rain.

  • This booking photo provided by Boise Police Department shows Michael J. Watkins on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. Police in Idaho say Watkins, 22, is facing felony burglary and grand theft charges after the death of a monkey at the Boise zoo. The patas monkey was found dead of blunt force trauma to the head and neck early Saturday morning, shortly after a zoo security guard frightened away two male intruders. (AP Photo/Boise Police Department)
    Official: Man killed zoo monkey during theft try AP - 4 hrs ago

    A 22-year-old man clubbed a monkey to death with a tree branch, after he was bitten by the animal while trying to steal it from a Boise zoo, prosecutors allege. More »Official: Man killed zoo monkey during theft try

    This booking photo provided by Boise Police Department shows Michael J. Watkins on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. Police in Idaho say Watkins, 22, is facing felony burglary and grand theft charges after the death of a monkey at the Boise zoo. The patas monkey was found dead of blunt force trauma to the head and neck early Saturday morning, shortly after a zoo security guard frightened away two male intruders. (AP Photo/Boise Police Department)

    A 22-year-old man clubbed a monkey to death with a tree branch, after he was bitten by the animal while trying to steal it from a Boise zoo, prosecutors allege.

  • Heffernan: It's the holidays — time to get in a car and fight! Yahoo! News - 15 hrs ago
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    Just like table-setting and side-taking after divorces, every family does car fights in its own way. Best to prepare. For that we need but one word—The Global Positioning System.

  • Twinkies bakers say they'd rather lose jobs than take pay cuts Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    KANSAS CITY, Mo./NEW YORK (Reuters) - Enough is enough, say bakery workers at Hostess Brands Inc. After several years of costly concessions, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco and Grain Millers Union (BCTGM) authorized a walk-out earlier this month after Hostess received bankruptcy court approval to implement a wage cut …

  • EU leaders stake out positions over budget AP - 2 hrs 6 mins ago
    British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks with journalists as he arrives for an EU summit at the EU Council building in Brussels on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. EU leaders begin what is expected to be a marathon summit on the budget for the years 2014-2020. The meeting could last through Saturday and break up with no result and lots of finger-pointing. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

    European leaders were staking out their strong positions as they gathered Thursday for what promises to be a turbulent and lengthy summit on the 7-year budget for the 27-country European Union.

  • Trouble not over for Jesse Jackson Jr. AP - 22 mins ago
    FILE - In this March 20, 2012 file photo, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill. speaks in Chicago. A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner says he has received letter of resignation from Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Wednesday. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

    Jesse Jackson Jr.'s resignation from Congress might end his once-promising political career but it doesn't mark the end of troubles for the civil rights icon's son.

  • Pakistani girls defy the Taliban, welcome home friends hurt in shooting AP - 7 hrs ago

    MINGORA, Pakistan - For one month the dreams kept coming. The voice, the shots, the blood. Her friend Malala slumped over.

  • Salvation Army 'overwhelmed' with public response to toy theft AP - 1 hr 37 mins ago

    TORONTO - The Salvation Army says it`s been overwhelmed by people offering to help since news spread of the theft of some $2 million worth of toys and donations.

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  • West Indies' Samuels plays shot during their World Twenty20 final cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo
    Samuels ton helps Windies edge towards Bangladesh total Reuters - 52 mins ago

    KHULNA, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Marlon Samuels struck his fifth test century to move the West Indies towards Bangladesh's first innings total at the close of the second day's play in the second test on … More »Samuels ton helps Windies edge towards Bangladesh total

    West Indies' Samuels plays shot during their World Twenty20 final cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo

    KHULNA, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Marlon Samuels struck his fifth test century to move the West Indies towards Bangladesh's first innings total at the close of the second day's play in the second test on Thursday. Samuels (109 not out) and Darren Bravo, unbeaten on 85, added 198 runs for the second wicket as the tourists closed …

  • Flowers laid at a memorial to 96 fans killed at the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 are seen at the Anfield soccer stadium in Liverpool
    McCartney joins lineup for Hillsborough disaster song Reuters - 55 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney has joined the lineup for a Christmas single raising money for the families of those who died in the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium tragedy in northern … More »McCartney joins lineup for Hillsborough disaster song

    Flowers laid at a memorial to 96 fans killed at the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 are seen at the Anfield soccer stadium in Liverpool

    LONDON (Reuters) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney has joined the lineup for a Christmas single raising money for the families of those who died in the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium tragedy in northern England, organisers said on Thursday. Already committed to the song are artists including Robbie Williams, ex-Spice Girl …

  • Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) dives into the crowd after scoring the winning touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 43-37. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)
    Texans playing Lions for a spot in the playoffs AP - 59 mins ago

    The Houston Texans have put themselves in a position to be the NFL's first team to seal a spot in the playoffs and to move a step closer toward earning home-field advantage in the AFC. More »Texans playing Lions for a spot in the playoffs

    Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) dives into the crowd after scoring the winning touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 43-37. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

    The Houston Texans have put themselves in a position to be the NFL's first team to seal a spot in the playoffs and to move a step closer toward earning home-field advantage in the AFC.

  • Chelsea's manager Roberto Di Matteo attends a training session at the Juventus stadium in Turin
    Chelsea should have named Redknapp, says Hudson Reuters - 1 hr 15 mins ago

    (Reuters) - European champions Chelsea would have been better served putting former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp in charge rather than Rafael Benitez, according to former Stamford Bridge great … More »Chelsea should have named Redknapp, says Hudson

    Chelsea's manager Roberto Di Matteo attends a training session at the Juventus stadium in Turin

    (Reuters) - European champions Chelsea would have been better served putting former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp in charge rather than Rafael Benitez, according to former Stamford Bridge great Alan Hudson. Spaniard Benitez, 52, was appointed as interim manager on Wednesday following the sacking of Roberto Di …

  • Padraig Harrington of Ireland watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the Barclays PGA golf tournament on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale
    Handstands the order of the day for happy Harrington Reuters - 1 hr 21 mins ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington was performing metaphorical handstands after shooting a five-under-par 67 at the DP World Tour Championship on Thursday despite frittering away a host of birdie chances … More »Handstands the order of the day for happy Harrington

    Padraig Harrington of Ireland watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the Barclays PGA golf tournament on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington was performing metaphorical handstands after shooting a five-under-par 67 at the DP World Tour Championship on Thursday despite frittering away a host of birdie chances in the opening round. The triple major winner found the Greg Norman-designed Earth layout a fearsome opponent in practice …

  • Manchester City's coach Mancini reacts ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Newcastle
    Mancini not afraid despite Champions League exit Reuters - 1 hr 47 mins ago

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - If Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owners were as ruthless as Chelsea's Russian billionaire boss Roman Abramovich, then City coach Roberto Mancini would already be out a job … More »Mancini not afraid despite Champions League exit

    Manchester City's coach Mancini reacts ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Newcastle

    MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - If Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owners were as ruthless as Chelsea's Russian billionaire boss Roman Abramovich, then City coach Roberto Mancini would already be out a job following his side's elimination from the Champions League. Abramovich wasted no time on Wednesday sacking Italian Roberto …

  • Arsenal's Wilshere celebrates scoring as Montpellier's Congre and El Kaoutari look on during their Champions League Group B soccer match in London
    Wilshere nearly back to his best, says Wenger Reuters - 2 hrs 8 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Jack Wilshere can become the complete midfielder after the 20-year-old underlined his return to fitness with the opening goal in his side's 2-0 … More »Wilshere nearly back to his best, says Wenger

    Arsenal's Wilshere celebrates scoring as Montpellier's Congre and El Kaoutari look on during their Champions League Group B soccer match in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Jack Wilshere can become the complete midfielder after the 20-year-old underlined his return to fitness with the opening goal in his side's 2-0 win over Montpellier on Wednesday. The victory put Arsenal through to the knockout stages of the Champions League for the …

  • England's Launchbury is tackled by Australia's Ioane during their international Rugby Union match at Twickenham stadium in London
    Launchbury to make first start for England Reuters - 2 hrs 34 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Lock Joe Launchbury will make his first start for England against South Africa on Saturday as one of six changes announced by coach Stuart Lancaster on Thursday from the side beaten … More »Launchbury to make first start for England

    England's Launchbury is tackled by Australia's Ioane during their international Rugby Union match at Twickenham stadium in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Lock Joe Launchbury will make his first start for England against South Africa on Saturday as one of six changes announced by coach Stuart Lancaster on Thursday from the side beaten by Australia last week. The 21-year-old Wasps player, who can also play in the back row, added some power to England from …

  • South Africa's Steyn celebrates after taking a successful catch for the dismissal of Australia's Quiney during the first cricket test match at the Gabba in Brisbane
    Kirsten defends South Africa's battered attack Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - South Africa coach Gary Kirsten defended his team's preparations after his pace brigade was laid low by injury in the second test on Thursday, leaving his back-up bowlers at the mercy … More »Kirsten defends South Africa's battered attack

    South Africa's Steyn celebrates after taking a successful catch for the dismissal of Australia's Quiney during the first cricket test match at the Gabba in Brisbane

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - South Africa coach Gary Kirsten defended his team's preparations after his pace brigade was laid low by injury in the second test on Thursday, leaving his back-up bowlers at the mercy of a voracious Michael Clarke and the Australian batsmen. South Africa lost paceman Vernon Philander to a back strain …

  • FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1973, file photo, Notre Dame's Greg Collins, bottom right, tries to make the tackle as Southern California's Anthony Davis reaches for a 4-yard gain during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame's Tim Rudnick (7), Gary Potempa (40), Ross Browner (89) and Mike Fanning (88) help on the play. Three field goals by Bob Thomas, an 85-yard touchdown run by Eric Penick and stingy run defense helped Notre Dame end Southern California's winning streak at 23 games with a 23-14 victory. The Associated Press takes a look at some of the memorable games in college football's greatest intersectional rivalry in anticipation of Southern California hosting No. 1 Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Knoblock, File)
    Fighting Irish and Trojans: The best of a rivalry AP - 3 hrs ago

    The story goes that college football's greatest intersectional rivalry began when Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne's wife convinced her husband to play USC regularly starting in 1926. From 1928-32 the winner … More »Fighting Irish and Trojans: The best of a rivalry

    FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1973, file photo, Notre Dame's Greg Collins, bottom right, tries to make the tackle as Southern California's Anthony Davis reaches for a 4-yard gain during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame's Tim Rudnick (7), Gary Potempa (40), Ross Browner (89) and Mike Fanning (88) help on the play. Three field goals by Bob Thomas, an 85-yard touchdown run by Eric Penick and stingy run defense helped Notre Dame end Southern California's winning streak at 23 games with a 23-14 victory. The Associated Press takes a look at some of the memorable games in college football's greatest intersectional rivalry in anticipation of Southern California hosting No. 1 Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Knoblock, File)

    The story goes that college football's greatest intersectional rivalry began when Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne's wife convinced her husband to play USC regularly starting in 1926. From 1928-32 the winner of the game won national championships and between 1962 and 1977 each won three national titles (with USC also winning …

  • Australia's Clarke plays a shot against South Africa during the first test cricket match at the Gabba in Brisbane
    Clarke doubles up to put Australia in charge Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Michael Clarke blasted his second double-century in consecutive innings to drive Australia to a mammoth first-day total of 482-5 in the second test on Thursday as South Africa's ailing … More »Clarke doubles up to put Australia in charge

    Australia's Clarke plays a shot against South Africa during the first test cricket match at the Gabba in Brisbane

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Michael Clarke blasted his second double-century in consecutive innings to drive Australia to a mammoth first-day total of 482-5 in the second test on Thursday as South Africa's ailing pace attack was brought to its knees. Captain Clarke blasted 39 fours and a six in a sparkling unbeaten 224 at Adelaide …

  • NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, arrives for labor talks at NHL headquarters in New York with his brother, NHLPA counsel Steven Fehr, right, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
    No, thanks: NHL lockout talks break off again AP - 4 hrs ago

    Jaymes Hall had a question for NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the lockout, which already has wiped out more than a quarter of the regular season: Why not put aside the money in dispute and get back … More »No, thanks: NHL lockout talks break off again

    NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, arrives for labor talks at NHL headquarters in New York with his brother, NHLPA counsel Steven Fehr, right, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

    Jaymes Hall had a question for NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the lockout, which already has wiped out more than a quarter of the regular season: Why not put aside the money in dispute and get back on the ice.

  • Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is fouled by Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The Kings won 113-97. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
    Kings upset listless Lakers, 113-97 AP - 6 hrs ago

    The Los Angeles Lakers had talked about bringing Showtime back to the franchise when they hired Mike D'Antoni to implement his fast and flashy offense. More »Kings upset listless Lakers, 113-97

    Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is fouled by Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The Kings won 113-97. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

    The Los Angeles Lakers had talked about bringing Showtime back to the franchise when they hired Mike D'Antoni to implement his fast and flashy offense.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder guard Westbrook passes Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul during their NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City
    Thunder halt Clippers streak in overtime Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook stepped up in overtime to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. After the Clippers went on a fourth-quarter … More »Thunder halt Clippers streak in overtime

    Oklahoma City Thunder guard Westbrook passes Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul during their NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City

    (Reuters) - Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook stepped up in overtime to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. After the Clippers went on a fourth-quarter run to force overtime, Durant and Westbrook combined to score all 15 Thunder points in the extra session to keep …

  • Shanghai Shenhua's striker Didier Drogba controls the ball during the Chinese Super League match against Hangzhou green town at the Shanghai Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai
    Drogba asks FIFA for special loan deal: report Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission to leave China's Shanghai Shenhua on loan before the January transfer window, Chinese media reported on Thursday. With … More »Drogba asks FIFA for special loan deal: report

    Shanghai Shenhua's striker Didier Drogba controls the ball during the Chinese Super League match against Hangzhou green town at the Shanghai Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai

    (Reuters) - Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission to leave China's Shanghai Shenhua on loan before the January transfer window, Chinese media reported on Thursday. With the Chinese Super League season over, the former Chelsea forward wants to keep himself sharp for the African Nations Cup, …

  • Australia's Warner runs past his captain Clarke as he celebrates scoring a century during their second cricket test match against South Africa at the Adelaide cricket ground
    Warner, Clarke put South Africa to the sword Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Michael Clarke and David Warner punished a depleted South African attack with a pair of rapid-fire centuries as Australia charged to 280-4 at tea on the opening day of the second test … More »Warner, Clarke put South Africa to the sword

    Australia's Warner runs past his captain Clarke as he celebrates scoring a century during their second cricket test match against South Africa at the Adelaide cricket ground

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Michael Clarke and David Warner punished a depleted South African attack with a pair of rapid-fire centuries as Australia charged to 280-4 at tea on the opening day of the second test in Adelaide. Resuming on 102-3, captain Clarke and Warner plundered 108 runs in less than an hour before the latter …

  • Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov challenges Real Madrid's Karim Benzema during their Champions League Group D soccer match at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester
    Real among six teams through as City crash out Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    BERNE (Reuters) - Real Madrid and AC Milan led a procession of six teams into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday while big-spending Manchester City failed again on the European stage to further … More »Real among six teams through as City crash out

    Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov challenges Real Madrid's Karim Benzema during their Champions League Group D soccer match at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester

    BERNE (Reuters) - Real Madrid and AC Milan led a procession of six teams into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday while big-spending Manchester City failed again on the European stage to further dent English soccer's standing. Milan qualified with a 3-1 win at Anderlecht, their goals including a spectacular overhead …

  • File photo of Inter Milan coach Benitez gesturing during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Chievo Verona at the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi stadium in Verona
    Benitez thrown in at the deep end at Chelsea Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Interim manager Rafael Benitez has little time to dust off his Premier League suit and tie and start plotting how to drag Chelsea out of their malaise with leaders Manchester City visiting … More »Benitez thrown in at the deep end at Chelsea

    File photo of Inter Milan coach Benitez gesturing during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Chievo Verona at the Marc'Antonio Bentegodi stadium in Verona

    LONDON (Reuters) - Interim manager Rafael Benitez has little time to dust off his Premier League suit and tie and start plotting how to drag Chelsea out of their malaise with leaders Manchester City visiting Stamford Bridge on Sunday (1600 GMT). The Spaniard, who guided Liverpool to European glory in 2005 and another Champions …

  • Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
    Thunder edge Clippers 117-111 in overtime AP - 8 hrs ago

    Kendrick Perkins challenged his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates before a showdown of division leaders with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. More »Thunder edge Clippers 117-111 in overtime

    Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

    Kendrick Perkins challenged his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates before a showdown of division leaders with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

  • Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim shows his displeasure with an official's call during the second half against Princeton in an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. Syracuse won 73-53. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
    Jim Boeheim goes off on conference realignment AP - 9 hrs ago

    On the day after the Big East lost its fifth member in 18 months with Rutgers bolting for the Big Ten and with more defections likely on the horizon, the man who helped make Big East basketball the force … More »Jim Boeheim goes off on conference realignment

    Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim shows his displeasure with an official's call during the second half against Princeton in an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. Syracuse won 73-53. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)

    On the day after the Big East lost its fifth member in 18 months with Rutgers bolting for the Big Ten and with more defections likely on the horizon, the man who helped make Big East basketball the force that it is offered his view of the college landscape.

  • NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, arrives for labor talks at NHL headquarters in New York with his brother, NHLPA counsel Steven Fehr, right, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
    NHL lockout talks break off again with frustration AP - 9 hrs ago

    NHL labor talks broke off soon after they resumed Wednesday, with players maintaining their new proposal was a huge economic concession and Commissioner Gary Bettman pretty much saying the only deal he … More »NHL lockout talks break off again with frustration

    NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, arrives for labor talks at NHL headquarters in New York with his brother, NHLPA counsel Steven Fehr, right, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)

    NHL labor talks broke off soon after they resumed Wednesday, with players maintaining their new proposal was a huge economic concession and Commissioner Gary Bettman pretty much saying the only deal he will agree to is the one management proposed last month.

  • Brazil's soccer players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Clasico de Las Americas international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Buenos Aires
    Argentina win friendly but Brazil take trophy Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Substitute Ignacio Scocco struck twice in the final 10 minutes to give Argentina a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Brazil in a friendly at La Bombonera on Wednesday, but the visitors … More »Argentina win friendly but Brazil take trophy

    Brazil's soccer players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Clasico de Las Americas international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Buenos Aires

    BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Substitute Ignacio Scocco struck twice in the final 10 minutes to give Argentina a 2-1 win over arch-rivals Brazil in a friendly at La Bombonera on Wednesday, but the visitors took the "Superclasico de las Americas" trophy on penalties. Brazil, who had beaten Argentina 2-1 in Goiania in September, …

  • Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) passes around Atlanta Hawks' Devin Harris (34) and Kyle Korver in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/David Tulis)
    Korver, Hawks beat winless Wizards, 101-100 in OT AP - 10 hrs ago

    Kyle Korver hit a long 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks beat Washington 101-100, extending the Wizards' franchise-worst start to 0-10. More »Korver, Hawks beat winless Wizards, 101-100 in OT

    Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) passes around Atlanta Hawks' Devin Harris (34) and Kyle Korver in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

    Kyle Korver hit a long 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks beat Washington 101-100, extending the Wizards' franchise-worst start to 0-10.

  • Western Carolina running back Michael Vaughn (25) is chased by Alabama defensive lineman Darren Lake (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Alabama won 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
    Column: SEC needs to be flagged for soft schedule AP - 12 hrs ago

    Christian Robinson is a competitor. Naturally, the Georgia linebacker would like to see how the Bulldogs stack up against the best teams from around the nation. More »Column: SEC needs to be flagged for soft schedule

    Western Carolina running back Michael Vaughn (25) is chased by Alabama defensive lineman Darren Lake (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Alabama won 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

    Christian Robinson is a competitor. Naturally, the Georgia linebacker would like to see how the Bulldogs stack up against the best teams from around the nation.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert examines his arm after being sacked by Houston Texans safety Danieal Manning in Houston
    Jaguars quarterback Gabbert out for season Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert's season was ended by injury on Wednesday, just two days after he lost the starting role to Chad Henne. The 23-year-old, who has started for … More »Jaguars quarterback Gabbert out for season

    Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert examines his arm after being sacked by Houston Texans safety Danieal Manning in Houston

    (Reuters) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert's season was ended by injury on Wednesday, just two days after he lost the starting role to Chad Henne. The 23-year-old, who has started for Jacksonville in the last 24 games, was placed on injured reserve after damaging his right forearm in the overtime defeat …

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Horace Walpole (1717 - 1797)  
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