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  • FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2012 photo, actress Lindsay Lohan attends a dinner celebrating the premiere of "Liz & Dick" at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lohan is under arrest and charged with third-degree assault Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 after police say she hit a woman during an argument at a New York City nightclub. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
    Lindsay Lohan charged with assault in NYC @ Good Morning America - 54 mins ago

    The 26-year-old actress was arrested on the misdemeanor charge after she allegedly struck a woman at Club Avenue on 10th Avenue and 17th street at around 4 a.m. this morning. More »Lindsay Lohan charged with assault in NYC

    FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2012 photo, actress Lindsay Lohan attends a dinner celebrating the premiere of "Liz & Dick" at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lohan is under arrest and charged with third-degree assault Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 after police say she hit a woman during an argument at a New York City nightclub. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)

    The 26-year-old actress was arrested on the misdemeanor charge after she allegedly struck a woman at Club Avenue on 10th Avenue and 17th street at around 4 a.m. this morning.

  • Obama, Romney rip into each other over Russia
    Why did Obama invite Romney to lunch? National Constitution Center - 3 mins 54 secs ago

    President Barack Obama is having Mitt Romney over for lunch on Thursday and their meeting is already generating a lot of buzz. Here are five theories about the White House’s motives. More »Why did Obama invite Romney to lunch?

    Obama, Romney rip into each other over Russia

    President Barack Obama is having Mitt Romney over for lunch on Thursday and their meeting is already generating a lot of buzz. Here are five theories about the White House’s motives.

  • Palestinians wave flags during a rally in support of President Abbas' efforts to secure a diplomatic upgrade at the United Nations, in Ramallah
    U.N. set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    The U.N. General Assembly is set to implicitly recognize a sovereign state of Palestine on Thursday despite threats by the United States and Israel to punish the Palestinian Authority. More »U.N. set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state

    Palestinians wave flags during a rally in support of President Abbas' efforts to secure a diplomatic upgrade at the United Nations, in Ramallah

    The U.N. General Assembly is set to implicitly recognize a sovereign state of Palestine on Thursday despite threats by the United States and Israel to punish the Palestinian Authority.

  • Boxes of garments lay near equipment charred in the fire that killed 112 workers Saturday at the Tazreen Fashions Ltd. factory,on the outskirts of Dhaha, Bangladesh, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Garments and documents left behind in the factory show it was used by a host of major American and European retailers, though at least one of them — Wal-Mart — had been aware of safety problems. Wal-Mart blames a supplier for using Tazreen Fashions without its knowledge. (AP Photo/Ashraful Alam Tito)
    Factory owner says unaware of need for fire exits AP - 4 hrs ago

    The owner of a Bangladesh clothing factory where a fire killed 112 people says he was never informed the facility was required to have an emergency exit. More »Factory owner says unaware of need for fire exits

    Boxes of garments lay near equipment charred in the fire that killed 112 workers Saturday at the Tazreen Fashions Ltd. factory,on the outskirts of Dhaha, Bangladesh, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Garments and documents left behind in the factory show it was used by a host of major American and European retailers, though at least one of them — Wal-Mart — had been aware of safety problems. Wal-Mart blames a supplier for using Tazreen Fashions without its knowledge. (AP Photo/Ashraful Alam Tito)

    The owner of a Bangladesh clothing factory where a fire killed 112 people says he was never informed the facility was required to have an emergency exit.

  • 2012 Mayan Apocalypse Rumors Have Dark Side, NASA Warns

    NASA says it receives many emails and letters from worried citizens, particularly young people.

  • Man sentenced to jail after teasing disabled girl @ Good Morning America - 1 hr 45 mins ago

    An Ohio man faces one month of jail time for teasing and taunting a 1o-year-old girl with cerebral palsy after a video of the incident went viral.

  • The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit during the 80th annual tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

    An 80-foot Norway spruce that made it through Superstorm Sandy was transformed into a beacon of shimmering glory when NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and others turned its lights on at Rockefeller Center.

  • Obama, Romney to have lunch and more to watch The Ticket - 2 hrs 19 mins ago

    Mitt Romney will finally make it to the White House on Thursday, but only for a 12:30 p.m. EST private — make that very private, no reporters — lunch with President Barack Obama. What will they talk about? Maybe a spot on the Cabinet? "No," White House press secretary Jay Carney said Wednesday. Obama said [...]

  • Newspapers are seen on sale at Victoria Station in central London

    Prime Minister David Cameron faces a no-win dilemma when a far-reaching inquiry into British newspapers delivers its verdict on how to curb the excesses of the country's notoriously aggressive press.

  • Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi speaks to supporters in front of the presidential palace in Cairo

    The body writing Egypt's new constitution will start voting on a final draft on Thursday, a move President Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood allies hope will help end a crisis prompted by a decree expanding his powers.

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  • Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after her victory against Russia's Sharapova after their final WTA tennis championships match in Istanbul
    Serena Williams named WTA Player of the Year Reuters - 51 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - American Serena Williams has been named WTA Player of the Year after one of the most successful seasons in her career. The 31-year-old won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open to take her grand-slam … More »Serena Williams named WTA Player of the Year

    Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after her victory against Russia's Sharapova after their final WTA tennis championships match in Istanbul

    LONDON (Reuters) - American Serena Williams has been named WTA Player of the Year after one of the most successful seasons in her career. The 31-year-old won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open to take her grand-slam haul in singles to 15 while she also won Olympic gold in singles and doubles in London. After a relatively slow …

  • Soccer coach Scolari speaks during media conference after a meeting with Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo in Brasilia
    Scolari returns to lead Brazil's World Cup campaign Reuters - 52 mins ago

    RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Luiz Felipe Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home … More »Scolari returns to lead Brazil's World Cup campaign

    Soccer coach Scolari speaks during media conference after a meeting with Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo in Brasilia

    RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Luiz Felipe Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months' time. The man known as Felipao (Big Phil), who led Brazil to their fifth and last …

  • Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, celebrates after the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Vettel overcame a first-lap crash to clinch his third straight Formula One championship title on Sunday, finishing sixth in an incident-filled Brazilian Grand Prix won by Jenson Button under pouring rain. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
    Ferrari considers appeal; could affect F1 winner AP - 1 hr 51 mins ago

    Ferrari is considering an appeal that could result in Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel being stripped of his Formula One title for an illegal overtaking maneuver in the season-ending race. More »Ferrari considers appeal; could affect F1 winner

    Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, celebrates after the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Vettel overcame a first-lap crash to clinch his third straight Formula One championship title on Sunday, finishing sixth in an incident-filled Brazilian Grand Prix won by Jenson Button under pouring rain. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

    Ferrari is considering an appeal that could result in Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel being stripped of his Formula One title for an illegal overtaking maneuver in the season-ending race.

  • West Indies captain Sammy celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Mathews during their Twenty20 World Cup final cricket match in Colombo
    New ODI rules tough on spinners: Sammy Reuters - 2 hrs 24 mins ago

    KHULNA, Bangladesh (Reuters) - West Indies captain Darren Sammy reckons the new fielding restrictions in one-dayers make life difficult for the spinners but does not think the move targets only the Asian … More »New ODI rules tough on spinners: Sammy

    West Indies captain Sammy celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Mathews during their Twenty20 World Cup final cricket match in Colombo

    KHULNA, Bangladesh (Reuters) - West Indies captain Darren Sammy reckons the new fielding restrictions in one-dayers make life difficult for the spinners but does not think the move targets only the Asian teams who build their attack primarily around slow bowlers. West Indies play first of their five one-dayers against Bangladesh …

  • 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
    Under-fire Benitez seeks comfort away from home Reuters - 2 hrs 52 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - After two stultifying 0-0 draws at Stamford Bridge and a frosty "welcome" from home fans Rafael Benitez may be relieved to venture across London on Saturday when his Chelsea side face … More »Under-fire Benitez seeks comfort away from home

    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) - After two stultifying 0-0 draws at Stamford Bridge and a frosty "welcome" from home fans Rafael Benitez may be relieved to venture across London on Saturday when his Chelsea side face West Ham United at Upton Park. The Spaniard was probably not expecting a ticker-tape welcome when the club's owner Roman …

  • South Africa's Kallis hits out during the first cricket test match against England at the Oval cricket ground in London
    South Africa wait on Kallis, hope bowlers click Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    PERTH (Reuters) - South Africa skipper Graeme Smith is hoping all-rounder Jacques Kallis will be fit to bat and that the tourists' much-celebrated bowling unit finally clicks in the third test showdown … More »South Africa wait on Kallis, hope bowlers click

    South Africa's Kallis hits out during the first cricket test match against England at the Oval cricket ground in London

    PERTH (Reuters) - South Africa skipper Graeme Smith is hoping all-rounder Jacques Kallis will be fit to bat and that the tourists' much-celebrated bowling unit finally clicks in the third test showdown with Australia this week. Kallis has already been ruled out of a bowling role after suffering a hamstring injury in the …

  • Keegan Bradley attempts a putt on the first hole during the Pro-Am round of the World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)
    A ban on anchors, a long way to go AP - 4 hrs ago

    The putt was meaningless because it was the final hole of a pro-am in what amounts to an 18-man exhibition at the end of the year, even though ranking points are available at the World Challenge. But … More »A ban on anchors, a long way to go

    Keegan Bradley attempts a putt on the first hole during the Pro-Am round of the World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)

    The putt was meaningless because it was the final hole of a pro-am in what amounts to an 18-man exhibition at the end of the year, even though ranking points are available at the World Challenge. But it was hard not to look at the end of the putter pressed into the belly of Keegan Bradley.

  • FILE - In this July 6, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton hits an RBI-single off Cleveland Indians' Nick Hagadone in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement on a five-year deal with Upton. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
    Upton headed to Braves; Pettitte returns to Yanks AP - 4 hrs ago

    B.J. Upton is on his way to Atlanta, while Andy Pettitte is staying in pinstripes. More »Upton headed to Braves; Pettitte returns to Yanks

    FILE - In this July 6, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton hits an RBI-single off Cleveland Indians' Nick Hagadone in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement on a five-year deal with Upton. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

    B.J. Upton is on his way to Atlanta, while Andy Pettitte is staying in pinstripes.

  • Red Bull Formula One driver Webber gestures inside his garage during the first practice session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island
    Webber not playing support role at Red Bull Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Australian Mark Webber has no interest in playing a support role for triple world champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull and is just as keen to beat the German as anyone else on the grid. Vettel … More »Webber not playing support role at Red Bull

    Red Bull Formula One driver Webber gestures inside his garage during the first practice session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island

    (Reuters) - Australian Mark Webber has no interest in playing a support role for triple world champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull and is just as keen to beat the German as anyone else on the grid. Vettel claimed his third consecutive world title on Sunday with a sixth-place finish at the season-ending Brazilian Grand …

  • Australia's Siddle celebrates bowling South Africa's Kleinveldt during the fifth day's play of the second test cricket match in Adelaide
    Australia rest tired Siddle, Hilfenhaus for Perth Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    PERTH (Reuters) - Australia will start the third and final test against South Africa with an entirely new pace attack after dropping fatigued Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus from the 12-man squad for match, … More »Australia rest tired Siddle, Hilfenhaus for Perth

    Australia's Siddle celebrates bowling South Africa's Kleinveldt during the fifth day's play of the second test cricket match in Adelaide

    PERTH (Reuters) - Australia will start the third and final test against South Africa with an entirely new pace attack after dropping fatigued Peter Siddle and Ben Hilfenhaus from the 12-man squad for match, which begins on Friday. The pace duo toiled in baking heat for nearly five sessions as they tried to bring an end …

  • United States forward Abby Wambach holds her leg after she was fouled during the first half of an exhibition soccer match against Ireland in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
    Morgan has hat trick, US beats Ireland 5-0 AP - 7 hrs ago

    It was something of an understatement when Alex Morgan said she was feeling it against Ireland. More »Morgan has hat trick, US beats Ireland 5-0

    United States forward Abby Wambach holds her leg after she was fouled during the first half of an exhibition soccer match against Ireland in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

    It was something of an understatement when Alex Morgan said she was feeling it against Ireland.

  • Australia's Ponting is bowled by South Africa's Kallis during their second cricket test match at the Adelaide cricket ground
    Australia's Ponting calls time on test career Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    PERTH (Reuters) - Australia's Ricky Ponting announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, telling a stunned news conference he would be calling time on his glittering 17-year career … More »Australia's Ponting calls time on test career

    Australia's Ponting is bowled by South Africa's Kallis during their second cricket test match at the Adelaide cricket ground

    PERTH (Reuters) - Australia's Ricky Ponting announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, telling a stunned news conference he would be calling time on his glittering 17-year career after this week's third test against South Africa. The former Australia captain has scored 13,366 runs in 167 tests - the …

  • Arsenal's manager Wenger reacts before their English Premier League soccer match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road in London
    Arsenal defender Koscielny out for three weeks, says Wenger Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's fragile defence will be without Laurent Koscielny for three weeks after the French international limped out of the 1-1 draw at Everton on Wednesday with a groin injury. Koscielny … More »Arsenal defender Koscielny out for three weeks, says Wenger

    Arsenal's manager Wenger reacts before their English Premier League soccer match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's fragile defence will be without Laurent Koscielny for three weeks after the French international limped out of the 1-1 draw at Everton on Wednesday with a groin injury. Koscielny was replaced after only four minutes of the Premier League clash by fullback Kieran Gibbs, just back from a similar …

  • FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2007, file photo, San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, right, hits his 761st career home run, a solo effort, off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are set to show up on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, and fans will soon find out whether drug allegations block the former stars from reaching baseball's shrine. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
    Column: The Big 3 deserve a big no in Hall vote AP - 8 hrs ago

    It could have been the greatest Hall of Fame class since Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were installed in the very first vote back in 1936. More »Column: The Big 3 deserve a big no in Hall vote

    FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2007, file photo, San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, right, hits his 761st career home run, a solo effort, off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are set to show up on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, and fans will soon find out whether drug allegations block the former stars from reaching baseball's shrine. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

    It could have been the greatest Hall of Fame class since Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were installed in the very first vote back in 1936.

  • Rondo ejected as Brooklyn beat Boston Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - - Brooklyn beat Boston 95-83 in an Eastern Conference clash that turned nasty in the second quarter when three players were ejected after a skirmish on Wednesday. Nets forward Kris Humphries … More »Rondo ejected as Brooklyn beat Boston

    (Reuters) - - Brooklyn beat Boston 95-83 in an Eastern Conference clash that turned nasty in the second quarter when three players were ejected after a skirmish on Wednesday. Nets forward Kris Humphries sparked the melee when he gave Kevin Garnett a hard foul along the baseline. The Celtics' Rajon Rondo retaliated by pushing …

  • Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, right, and Brooklyn Nets' Jerry Stackhouse battle for a loose ball in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
    After Rondo ejected, Nets beat Celtics 95-83 AP - 9 hrs ago

    Doc Rivers wants the Boston Celtics to be tough — not violent. More »After Rondo ejected, Nets beat Celtics 95-83

    Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, right, and Brooklyn Nets' Jerry Stackhouse battle for a loose ball in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

    Doc Rivers wants the Boston Celtics to be tough — not violent.

  • FILE - In this July 6, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton hits an RBI-single off Cleveland Indians' Nick Hagadone in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement on a five-year deal with Upton. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
    AP source: Upton, Braves reach $75M, 5-year deal AP - 9 hrs ago

    Free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $75.25 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night. More »AP source: Upton, Braves reach $75M, 5-year deal

    FILE - In this July 6, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton hits an RBI-single off Cleveland Indians' Nick Hagadone in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement on a five-year deal with Upton. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

    Free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $75.25 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night.

  • Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard goes up to block a shot by Washington Wizards center Nene in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
    Wizards beat Blazers for 1st win after 12 losses AP - 9 hrs ago

    After their worst start in history, the Washington Wizards became a national punch line. On TNT, Charles Barkley compared them with the Washington Generals, and a local newspaper had photos of fans wearing … More »Wizards beat Blazers for 1st win after 12 losses

    Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard goes up to block a shot by Washington Wizards center Nene in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

    After their worst start in history, the Washington Wizards became a national punch line. On TNT, Charles Barkley compared them with the Washington Generals, and a local newspaper had photos of fans wearing paper bags over their heads at Monday's 26-point loss to San Antonio.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant slides to the floor on a play against the Houston Rockets in the second half of NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City
    Durant nets 37 as Thunder blast Rockets in Harden's return Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Kevin Durant greeted former team mate James Harden with 37 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted Houston Rockets 120-98 on Wednesday to spoil the shooting guard's return to the Chesapeake … More »Durant nets 37 as Thunder blast Rockets in Harden's return

    Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant slides to the floor on a play against the Houston Rockets in the second half of NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City

    (Reuters) - Kevin Durant greeted former team mate James Harden with 37 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted Houston Rockets 120-98 on Wednesday to spoil the shooting guard's return to the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Harden returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since being traded just before the season and it …

  • Snedeker tees off on the sixth hole during the Pro-Am round of the World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks
    Snedeker to end 'crazy year' with No. 1 hopes Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - Brandt Snedeker will end what has been a "crazy year" of golfing success at this week's World Challenge with one eye already turned toward a 2013 campaign of even … More »Snedeker to end 'crazy year' with No. 1 hopes

    Snedeker tees off on the sixth hole during the Pro-Am round of the World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks

    THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - Brandt Snedeker will end what has been a "crazy year" of golfing success at this week's World Challenge with one eye already turned toward a 2013 campaign of even greater achievement. The fast-talking American triumphed twice on the 2012 PGA Tour en route to becoming the U.S. circuit's …

  • FILE - In this July 6, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton hits an RBI-single off Cleveland Indians' Nick Hagadone in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement on a five-year deal with Upton. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
    AP source: B.J. Upton, Braves agree to 5-year deal AP - 10 hrs ago

    Free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a five-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night. More »AP source: B.J. Upton, Braves agree to 5-year deal

    FILE - In this July 6, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton hits an RBI-single off Cleveland Indians' Nick Hagadone in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Atlanta Braves have reached an agreement on a five-year deal with Upton. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

    Free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a five-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night.

  • Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo, center, walks off the court after being ejected in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
    Rondo, Humphries, Wallace ejected for fight AP - 11 hrs ago

    Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was ejected in the second quarter of Wednesday night's game against Brooklyn when he shoved Kris Humphries after the Nets forward knocked Kevin Garnett to the ground … More »Rondo, Humphries, Wallace ejected for fight

    Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo, center, walks off the court after being ejected in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

    Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was ejected in the second quarter of Wednesday night's game against Brooklyn when he shoved Kris Humphries after the Nets forward knocked Kevin Garnett to the ground with a hard foul.

  • New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The 49ers won 31-21. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
    Kaepernick to start as 49ers QB on Sunday at Rams AP - 11 hrs ago

    Tight end Delanie Walker arrives at work at 6 a.m. each day, and Colin Kaepernick always beats him to 49ers headquarters. More »Kaepernick to start as 49ers QB on Sunday at Rams

    New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The 49ers won 31-21. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

    Tight end Delanie Walker arrives at work at 6 a.m. each day, and Colin Kaepernick always beats him to 49ers headquarters.

  • McDowell of Northern Ireland tees off on the sixth hole during the Pro-Am round of the World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks
    McDowell aims to mine more "gold" in California Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - California has been one of Graeme McDowell's happiest hunting grounds and he is delighted to be back in the 'Golden State' for this week's World Challenge. The Northern … More »McDowell aims to mine more "gold" in California

    McDowell of Northern Ireland tees off on the sixth hole during the Pro-Am round of the World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks

    THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - California has been one of Graeme McDowell's happiest hunting grounds and he is delighted to be back in the 'Golden State' for this week's World Challenge. The Northern Irishman won his first major title in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in Northern California, then five months …

  • In this Nov. 18, 2012 photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) watches from the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit. Suh was issued a traffic citation by a police officer who said he saw Suh driving fast and passing cars from the right lane of a suburban Detroit roadway. The Lathrup Village officer gave Suh a ticket on Nov. 15, 2012 for driving without due care and caution. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
    Lions' Suh fined $30,000; says kick not on purpose AP - 13 hrs ago

    Ndamukong Suh's reputation for being a nasty player was born as an NFL rookie. More »Lions' Suh fined $30,000; says kick not on purpose

    In this Nov. 18, 2012 photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) watches from the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit. Suh was issued a traffic citation by a police officer who said he saw Suh driving fast and passing cars from the right lane of a suburban Detroit roadway. The Lathrup Village officer gave Suh a ticket on Nov. 15, 2012 for driving without due care and caution. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

    Ndamukong Suh's reputation for being a nasty player was born as an NFL rookie.

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The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.
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If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties.
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There are two ways to pass a hurdle: leaping over or plowing through... There needs to be a monster truck option.
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