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  • Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi speaks during his visit to the 6th armored division of the second army, in Ismailia
    Decree by Egypt's Mursi raises rights concerns: U.N. Reuters - 1 hr 10 mins ago

    GENEVA (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi's decree granting himself extended powers raises very serious human rights concerns, U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay's spokesman said on Friday. Mursi's announcement … More »Decree by Egypt's Mursi raises rights concerns: U.N.

    Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi speaks during his visit to the 6th armored division of the second army, in Ismailia

    GENEVA (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi's decree granting himself extended powers raises very serious human rights concerns, U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay's spokesman said on Friday. Mursi's announcement was welcomed by his allies but prompted fears among secular-minded Egyptians that the ruling …

  • FILE - This Dec. 19, 2011 file photo shows people in line at the U.S. Postal Service Airport station in Los Angeles. Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: same-day package delivery. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
    Cash-strapped post office tests same-day delivery AP - 5 hrs ago

    Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of … More »Cash-strapped post office tests same-day delivery

    FILE - This Dec. 19, 2011 file photo shows people in line at the U.S. Postal Service Airport station in Los Angeles. Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: same-day package delivery. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

    Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service is moving aggressively this holiday season to start a premium service for the Internet shopper seeking the instant gratification of a store purchase: same-day package delivery.

  • FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2012, file photo, President Barack Obama gestures as he answers a question during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington. When black voters served up 93 percent support for Obama in defiance of predictions that they might sit out the election, black leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief. That freed them to try to leverage a greater share of attention from both Obama and Congress.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
    Black voters look to leverage their loyalty AP - 5 hrs ago

    When black voters gave President Barack Obama 93 percent support on Election Day in defiance of predictions that they might sit it out this year, black leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief. More »Black voters look to leverage their loyalty

    FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2012, file photo, President Barack Obama gestures as he answers a question during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington. When black voters served up 93 percent support for Obama in defiance of predictions that they might sit out the election, black leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief. That freed them to try to leverage a greater share of attention from both Obama and Congress.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

    When black voters gave President Barack Obama 93 percent support on Election Day in defiance of predictions that they might sit it out this year, black leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief.

  • Luo Baogen holds his land certificate as he stands next to his house in the middle of a newly built road in Wenling city in east China's Zhejiang province Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Luo, the owner of the house, refused to sign an agreement to allow his house to be demolished by the authorities, as the compensation offered to him was not enough, according to local media. (AP Photo)
    Home amid Chinese highway a symbol of resistance AP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

    In the middle of an eastern Chinese city's new main road, rising incongruously from a huge circle in the freshly laid pavement, is a five-story row house with ragged edges. This is the home of the duck farmer who said " … More »Home amid Chinese highway a symbol of resistance

    Luo Baogen holds his land certificate as he stands next to his house in the middle of a newly built road in Wenling city in east China's Zhejiang province Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Luo, the owner of the house, refused to sign an agreement to allow his house to be demolished by the authorities, as the compensation offered to him was not enough, according to local media. (AP Photo)

    In the middle of an eastern Chinese city's new main road, rising incongruously from a huge circle in the freshly laid pavement, is a five-story row house with ragged edges. This is the home of the duck farmer who said "no."

  • Residents and Free Syrian Army fighters pose near a tank after the fighters said they fought and defeated government troops from the town of Ras al-Ain, near the province of Hasaka

    BEIRUT (Reuters) - More than 40,000 people have been killed in 20 months of conflict between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces and those fighting for his overthrow, a violence monitoring group said on Friday. Rami Abdelrahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said about half the fatalities were civilians …

  • Fiscal cliff tweets to watch ABC OTUS News - 2 hrs 42 mins ago

    With the dirty dishes cleared and leftovers safely in the fridge, Americans across the country start looking ahead to the winter holidays the day after Thanksgiving. But for Congress, there’s a pretty big hurdle to handle before the House and Senate can abscond to presents and...

  • ATHENS (Reuters) - The number of people in Greece trying to kill themselves is rising as economic crisis deepens, according to official figures. There were 677 suicide attempts in 2009, 830 in 2010 and 927 in 2011, Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias said in a written response to lawmakers' questions. The number is on course …

  • Cars and Trucks are piled on Interstate 10 in Southeast Texas Thursday Nov. 22, 2012.  The Texas Department of Public Safety says at least 35 people have been injured in a more than 50-vehicle pileup.    (AP Photo/The Beaumont Enterprise, Guiseppe Barranco)

    Two people died and more than 80 people were hurt Thursday when at least 140 vehicles collided in Southeast Texas in a pileup that left trucks twisted on top of each other and authorities rushing to pull survivors from the wreckage.

  • MOSCOW (Reuters) - Jailed Pussy Riot punk protester Maria Alyokhina has been moved to a single cell at her own request because of tensions with fellow prisoners, Russia's federal penitentiary service said on Friday. Alyokhina, 24, is serving a two-year sentence for carrying out a raucous protest against President Vladimir …

  • Gabriel Aubry, Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez -- Getty Images

    It’s probably safe to assume that Halle Berry’s ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry and current fiance Olivier Martinez are not thankful for each other this Thanksgiving.

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  • Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates with team mates after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur during their English Premier League soccer match in London
    Arsenal renew sponsorship deal with Emirates Reuters - 1 hr 19 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League side Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship deal with Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airline in a 5-year agreement worth 150 million pounds. The shirt agreement runs … More »Arsenal renew sponsorship deal with Emirates

    Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates with team mates after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur during their English Premier League soccer match in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League side Arsenal have renewed their shirt sponsorship deal with Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airline in a 5-year agreement worth 150 million pounds. The shirt agreement runs until the end of the 2018-19 season and Arsenal's home will continue to be known as the Emirates Stadium until 2028, …

  • Queens Park Rangers' manager Hughes reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Southampton in London
    QPR sack manager Hughes after winless start Reuters - 1 hr 20 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Queens Park Rangers sacked manager Mark Hughes on Friday with the team bottom of the Premier League table without a win in 12 matches this season. Harry Redknapp is the huge favourite … More »QPR sack manager Hughes after winless start

    Queens Park Rangers' manager Hughes reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Southampton in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Queens Park Rangers sacked manager Mark Hughes on Friday with the team bottom of the Premier League table without a win in 12 matches this season. Harry Redknapp is the huge favourite with bookmakers to take over. The west London club said in a statement on their website (www.qpr.co.uk) that Hughes had …

  • Team Europe golfer Garcia lines up a putt on the 10th green during the mornig foursomes round at the 39th Ryder Cup golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
    Garcia surges to course record-tying 64 in Dubai Reuters - 2 hrs 18 mins ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia, competing this week for the first time since Europe's Ryder Cup win in September, equalled the course record with a swashbuckling eight-under 64 in the DP World Tour Championship … More »Garcia surges to course record-tying 64 in Dubai

    Team Europe golfer Garcia lines up a putt on the 10th green during the mornig foursomes round at the 39th Ryder Cup golf matches at the Medinah Country Club

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia, competing this week for the first time since Europe's Ryder Cup win in September, equalled the course record with a swashbuckling eight-under 64 in the DP World Tour Championship second round on Friday. The 32-year-old Spaniard, who had laser eye surgery last month to correct astigmatism, …

  • Ghaly of Al Ahly fights for the ball with Cisse of Zamalek during their CAF Champions League soccer match in Cairo
    Egypt set to kick off delayed season next month Reuters - 2 hrs 40 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Egypt will finally kick off their delayed soccer season on December 15, ending a 10-month hiatus of domestic action in Africa's most successful nation since the Port Said Stadium disaster earlier … More »Egypt set to kick off delayed season next month

    Ghaly of Al Ahly fights for the ball with Cisse of Zamalek during their CAF Champions League soccer match in Cairo

    (Reuters) - Egypt will finally kick off their delayed soccer season on December 15, ending a 10-month hiatus of domestic action in Africa's most successful nation since the Port Said Stadium disaster earlier this year, the local football association said. A statement followed a Thursday meeting between the Egyptian FA and …

  • South Africa's Smith plays a shot against Australia during the second cricket test match at the Adelaide cricket ground
    Smith stands firm to defy Australia Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Graeme Smith struck a defiant century in response to Australia's massive first innings total, but the hosts grabbed a pair of wickets after tea to restrict South Africa to 217 for … More »Smith stands firm to defy Australia

    South Africa's Smith plays a shot against Australia during the second cricket test match at the Adelaide cricket ground

    ADELAIDE (Reuters) - Graeme Smith struck a defiant century in response to Australia's massive first innings total, but the hosts grabbed a pair of wickets after tea to restrict South Africa to 217 for two at the close of the second day of the second test. With Australia's bowlers toiling fruitlessly on a flat deck at Adelaide …

  • New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    Patriots roll past Jets 49-19 with big 2nd quarter AP - 4 hrs ago

    Tom Brady couldn't believe what happened. Neither could Bill Belichick, nor the rest of the New England Patriots, for that matter. More »Patriots roll past Jets 49-19 with big 2nd quarter

    New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

    Tom Brady couldn't believe what happened. Neither could Bill Belichick, nor the rest of the New England Patriots, for that matter.

  • Houston Texans running back Justin Forsett (28) is hit by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Forsett scored an 81-yard touchdown run on the play. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
    Texans top Lions 34-31 in OT after coach's mistake AP - 4 hrs ago

    Justin Forsett scooted up the middle and lunged forward while a couple of Detroit defenders closed in to stop him. His knee hit the ground, but the Houston running back hopped up quickly and took off … More »Texans top Lions 34-31 in OT after coach's mistake

    Houston Texans running back Justin Forsett (28) is hit by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. Forsett scored an 81-yard touchdown run on the play. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

    Justin Forsett scooted up the middle and lunged forward while a couple of Detroit defenders closed in to stop him. His knee hit the ground, but the Houston running back hopped up quickly and took off toward the end zone.

  • Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) escapes from Dallas Cowboys strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)
    RG3 sparkling, steady as 'Skins top Cowboys, 38-31 AP - 4 hrs ago

    Robert Griffin III will always be RG3. That didn't stop Washington coach Mike Shanahan from trying something a little different after his rookie quarterback was equal parts sparkling and steady in his … More »RG3 sparkling, steady as 'Skins top Cowboys, 38-31

    Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) escapes from Dallas Cowboys strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)

    Robert Griffin III will always be RG3. That didn't stop Washington coach Mike Shanahan from trying something a little different after his rookie quarterback was equal parts sparkling and steady in his Texas debut.

  • New England Patriots' Stevan Ridley celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    Brady, high-scoring Patriots embarrass Jets 49-19 AP - 6 hrs ago

    It took only 52 seconds for the New England Patriots to turn this into a laugher. More »Brady, high-scoring Patriots embarrass Jets 49-19

    New England Patriots' Stevan Ridley celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

    It took only 52 seconds for the New England Patriots to turn this into a laugher.

  • FILE - Sports agent Scott Boras poses for a portrait in the lobby of the Boras Corporation headquarters in Newport Beach, Calif., in this Sept. 5, 2008 file photo. According to an analysis done by a tax lawyer on the staff of agent Scott Boras, a player with a $10 million salary and average deductions who plays in Florida and is a resident of that state will see his taxes rise from $3.45 million this year to $4.09 million next year under current law. If traded to the Blue Jays, that player's 2013 tax would rise to $4.27 million. And if dealt to a California team, the tax would go up to $4.4 million. (AP Photo/Carlos Delgado)
    Tax increases could factor in MLB negotiations AP - 7 hrs ago

    Team executives and agents wandered into the Agave Sunset lounge at the resort where the general managers' meetings were held in Indian Wells, Calif. Four of the six flat-screen televisions were showing … More »Tax increases could factor in MLB negotiations

    FILE - Sports agent Scott Boras poses for a portrait in the lobby of the Boras Corporation headquarters in Newport Beach, Calif., in this Sept. 5, 2008 file photo. According to an analysis done by a tax lawyer on the staff of agent Scott Boras, a player with a $10 million salary and average deductions who plays in Florida and is a resident of that state will see his taxes rise from $3.45 million this year to $4.09 million next year under current law. If traded to the Blue Jays, that player's 2013 tax would rise to $4.27 million. And if dealt to a California team, the tax would go up to $4.4 million. (AP Photo/Carlos Delgado)

    Team executives and agents wandered into the Agave Sunset lounge at the resort where the general managers' meetings were held in Indian Wells, Calif. Four of the six flat-screen televisions were showing election coverage, with the other two turned to sports.

  • Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel talks with Schumacher during a news conference at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo
    Vettel pays tribute to boyhood hero Schumacher Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel hailed Michael Schumacher as his hero and inspiration on Thursday as the German great prepared for a final farewell to the sport at the … More »Vettel pays tribute to boyhood hero Schumacher

    Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel talks with Schumacher during a news conference at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo

    SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel hailed Michael Schumacher as his hero and inspiration on Thursday as the German great prepared for a final farewell to the sport at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Sitting alongside the seven times champion at a news conference, Vettel suggested the 43-year-old …

  • Chelsea's Lampard shoots to score against Wigan Athletic during their English Premier League soccer match at the DW Stadium in Wigan
    Chelsea challenge too great to turn down: Benitez Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez said the challenge of trying to win five trophies this season was too great an opportunity to turn down as he returned to the Premier League … More »Chelsea challenge too great to turn down: Benitez

    Chelsea's Lampard shoots to score against Wigan Athletic during their English Premier League soccer match at the DW Stadium in Wigan

    LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez said the challenge of trying to win five trophies this season was too great an opportunity to turn down as he returned to the Premier League on Thursday. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who left Liverpool at the end of the 2009-10 season and has replaced Roberto Di Matteo …

  • Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho attends a news conference in Singapore
    We lose on penalties because I can't take one: Mourinho Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LISBON (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho cannot understand why his sides consistently fail to deliver in penalty shootouts after revealing it took extraordinary circumstances for him to shake … More »We lose on penalties because I can't take one: Mourinho

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho attends a news conference in Singapore

    LISBON (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho cannot understand why his sides consistently fail to deliver in penalty shootouts after revealing it took extraordinary circumstances for him to shake off his bad luck in his only final shootout win in 2008. "I only won one title on penalties. I always lose. I don't know …

  • Anzhi Makhackhala's Samuel Eto'o celebrates after scoring a goal during the Europa League Group A soccer match against Udinese at the Lokomotiv stadium in Moscow
    Eto'o helps Anzhi into Europa League knockout stage Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    BERNE (Reuters) - Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o scored to help ambitious Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala beat Udinese 2-0 and reach the Europa League knockout stages on Thursday, eliminating the Italians … More »Eto'o helps Anzhi into Europa League knockout stage

    Anzhi Makhackhala's Samuel Eto'o celebrates after scoring a goal during the Europa League Group A soccer match against Udinese at the Lokomotiv stadium in Moscow

    BERNE (Reuters) - Cameroon forward Samuel Eto'o scored to help ambitious Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala beat Udinese 2-0 and reach the Europa League knockout stages on Thursday, eliminating the Italians in the process. Titleholders Atletico Madrid qualified with a 1-0 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv but last season's runners up …

  • TCU's Matthew Tucker runs on third down against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)
    Defense sparks TCU over No. 18 Texas 20-13 AP - 8 hrs ago

    TCU could get used to these Thanksgiving games. Given their first chance to play one since 1928, the Horned Frogs beat No. 18 Texas to get the biggest win of their first season in the Big 12. More »Defense sparks TCU over No. 18 Texas 20-13

    TCU's Matthew Tucker runs on third down against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)

    TCU could get used to these Thanksgiving games. Given their first chance to play one since 1928, the Horned Frogs beat No. 18 Texas to get the biggest win of their first season in the Big 12.

  • Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and linebacker Aldon Smith, not pictured, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. The 49ers won 32-7. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
    Vikings looking to put the squeeze on Bears QBs AP - 9 hrs ago

    The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok. More »Vikings looking to put the squeeze on Bears QBs

    Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and linebacker Aldon Smith, not pictured, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. The 49ers won 32-7. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

    The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok.

  • Redskins' Griffin III shakes hands with fans after the Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboy in Arlington
    NFL: Griffin enjoys Thanksgiving Day feast on Cowboys Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Robert Griffin III tossed four touchdowns for the second straight game to lead the surging Washington Redskins to a 38-31 road win over the fading Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. Griffin put on … More »NFL: Griffin enjoys Thanksgiving Day feast on Cowboys

    Redskins' Griffin III shakes hands with fans after the Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboy in Arlington

    (Reuters) - Robert Griffin III tossed four touchdowns for the second straight game to lead the surging Washington Redskins to a 38-31 road win over the fading Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. Griffin put on a Thanksgiving Day clinic, completing 20-of-28 passes for 311 yards with touchdowns to Aldrick Robinson, Santana Moss, …

  • New England Patriots' Wes Welker (83) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets defensive back Ellis Lankster (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    Patriots lead Jets 42-12 in 4th quarter AP - 9 hrs ago

    Tom Brady and the New England Patriots led the turnover-prone New York Jets 42-12 early in the fourth quarter Thursday night. More »Patriots lead Jets 42-12 in 4th quarter

    New England Patriots' Wes Welker (83) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets defensive back Ellis Lankster (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

    Tom Brady and the New England Patriots led the turnover-prone New York Jets 42-12 early in the fourth quarter Thursday night.

  • Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) escapes from Dallas Cowboys strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)
    Griffin shines, Redskins hold off Cowboys, 38-31 AP - 10 hrs ago

    Robert Griffin III raised his fists, took a knee for a quick prayer, jumped up and pointed to the sky. More »Griffin shines, Redskins hold off Cowboys, 38-31

    Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) escapes from Dallas Cowboys strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)

    Robert Griffin III raised his fists, took a knee for a quick prayer, jumped up and pointed to the sky.

  • New England Patriots' Wes Welker (83) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets defensive back Ellis Lankster (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
    Patriots leads Jets 35-3 at halftime AP - 10 hrs ago

    Tom Brady and the New England Patriots turned four New York Jets turnovers into touchdowns to take a 35-3 lead at halftime Thursday night. More »Patriots leads Jets 35-3 at halftime

    New England Patriots' Wes Welker (83) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets defensive back Ellis Lankster (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

    Tom Brady and the New England Patriots turned four New York Jets turnovers into touchdowns to take a 35-3 lead at halftime Thursday night.

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    Patriots leads Jets 7-0 early in 2nd quarter AP - 11 hrs ago

    Tom Brady threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker on the first play of the second quarter to give the New England Patriots a 7-0 lead over the New York Jets on Thursday night. More »Patriots leads Jets 7-0 early in 2nd quarter

    New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

    Tom Brady threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker on the first play of the second quarter to give the New England Patriots a 7-0 lead over the New York Jets on Thursday night.

  • Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham kicks the game winning field goal during overtime of their Thanksgiving Day NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit
    Graham field goal in OT lifts Texans over Lions Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Shayne Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City's Thanksgiving … More »Graham field goal in OT lifts Texans over Lions

    Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham kicks the game winning field goal during overtime of their Thanksgiving Day NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit

    (Reuters) - Shayne Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City's Thanksgiving Day misery to continue. Playing their second overtime game in five days, the Texans improved to a league best 10-1 when …

  • FILE - This June 22, 1996, file photo shows Hector "Macho" Camacho being lifted into the air after his unanimous decision over Roberto Duran in an IBC middleweight title fight at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. Police in the Puerto Rican city of Bayamon say they found drugs inside the car in which former champion boxer Camacho was shot and critically wounded. Camacho was in critical condition Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the Centro Medico trauma center in San Juan. (AP Photo/Donna Connor, File)
    Doctor: Puerto Rico boxer Camacho is brain dead AP - 13 hrs ago

    Famed Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho is clinically brain dead, doctors said Thursday, but family members disagreed on whether to take him off life support and two of the fighter's aunts said … More »Doctor: Puerto Rico boxer Camacho is brain dead

    FILE - This June 22, 1996, file photo shows Hector "Macho" Camacho being lifted into the air after his unanimous decision over Roberto Duran in an IBC middleweight title fight at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. Police in the Puerto Rican city of Bayamon say they found drugs inside the car in which former champion boxer Camacho was shot and critically wounded. Camacho was in critical condition Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the Centro Medico trauma center in San Juan. (AP Photo/Donna Connor, File)

    Famed Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Macho" Camacho is clinically brain dead, doctors said Thursday, but family members disagreed on whether to take him off life support and two of the fighter's aunts said later that relatives had agreed to wait two more days.

  • Duke forward Mason Plumlee (5) and Minnesota guard Austin Hollins (20) fight for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
    No. 5 Duke manhandles Minnesota, 89-71 AP - 14 hrs ago

    Seth Curry scored 25 points and Mason Plumlee added 20 points and a career-high-matching 17 rebounds as No. 5 Duke's starters scored all but two of the Blue Devils' points in an 89-71 victory over Minnesota … More »No. 5 Duke manhandles Minnesota, 89-71

    Duke forward Mason Plumlee (5) and Minnesota guard Austin Hollins (20) fight for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Paradise Island, Bahamas. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

    Seth Curry scored 25 points and Mason Plumlee added 20 points and a career-high-matching 17 rebounds as No. 5 Duke's starters scored all but two of the Blue Devils' points in an 89-71 victory over Minnesota on Thursday in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.

  • Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham kicks the game winning field goal during overtime of their Thanksgiving Day NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit
    Graham overtime field goal lifts Texans over Lions Reuters - 15 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Shayne Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City's Thanksgiving … More »Graham overtime field goal lifts Texans over Lions

    Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham kicks the game winning field goal during overtime of their Thanksgiving Day NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit

    (Reuters) - Shayne Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City's Thanksgiving Day misery to continue. Playing their second overtime game in five days, the Texans improved to a league best 10-1 when …

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

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