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General News

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  • First ballots: Early voting begins in Iowa
    In Iowa, it’s already Election Day. Who’s winning? Yahoo! News - 3 hrs ago

    Elizabeth Smith, a 28-year-old substitute teacher and volunteer canvasser for President Obama, fearlessly bounded past a white “Trick or Treat” ghost haunting the entrance to a Mission-style house in a comfortable neighborhood … More »In Iowa, it’s already Election Day. Who’s winning?

    First ballots: Early voting begins in Iowa

    Elizabeth Smith, a 28-year-old substitute teacher and volunteer canvasser for President Obama, fearlessly bounded past a white “Trick or Treat” ghost haunting the entrance to a Mission-style house in a comfortable neighborhood of $200,000 homes just west of Des Moines.

  • File photograph of Citigroup's CEO Vikram Pandit giving an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit resigns Reuters - 19 mins ago

    Citigroup Inc Chief Executive Vikram Pandit has resigned effectively immediately, the company said on Tuesday in a statement from Chairman Michael O'Neill. More »Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit resigns

    File photograph of Citigroup's CEO Vikram Pandit giving an interview on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

    Citigroup Inc Chief Executive Vikram Pandit has resigned effectively immediately, the company said on Tuesday in a statement from Chairman Michael O'Neill.

  • Picasso, Matisse and Monet paintings stolen in big art heist AP - 1 hr 16 mins ago

    Several paintings have been stolen from a museum in the Dutch city of Rotterdam that was exhibiting works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Vincent van Gogh. More »Picasso, Matisse and Monet paintings stolen in big art heist

    Several paintings have been stolen from a museum in the Dutch city of Rotterdam that was exhibiting works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Vincent van Gogh.

  • Things Get Personal in Ariz. Senate Race
    Things get personal in Ariz. senate race ABC OTUS News - 2 hrs 42 mins ago

    Arizona's Senate race has swiftly become one of the most intense and personal in the country, thanks to two new TV ads released last week by Republican Rep. Jeff Flake and Democrat Richard Carmona. More »Things get personal in Ariz. senate race

    Things Get Personal in Ariz. Senate Race

    Arizona's Senate race has swiftly become one of the most intense and personal in the country, thanks to two new TV ads released last week by Republican Rep. Jeff Flake and Democrat Richard Carmona.

  • U.S. President Obama smiles as he greets onlookers upon arriving at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport in Williamsburg, Virginia

    President Obama is under heavy pressure in his debate rematch with Mitt Romney on Tuesday to turn in a more forceful performance that restores his momentum and draws sharper policy differences with his Republican challenger.

  • Artist's sketch of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed sitting with his defence team during a pre-trail hearing at the U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

    A U.S. military judge angrily cut off a defense lawyer who tried to discuss torture during a debate on whether courtroom attendance was mandatory for five prisoners accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2012 file photo, Alexis Wright, 29, turns towards her attorney Sarah Churchill, left, during her arraignment in Portland, Maine on 109 counts of prostitution, violation of privacy, tax evasion and other charges for allegedly providing sex for money at her Kennebunk fitness studio and office. The first batch of more than 100 men accused of paying a fitness instructor for sex were laying low after police began releasing their names in a small New England town where rumors have run rampant for weeks. Police on Monday released 21 names of men who were issued summons for engaging in prostitution with a 29-year-old Zumba instructor who's charged with turning her dance studio into a brothel in this seaside community and secretly videotaping her encounters. (AP Photo/Joel Page, File)

    The first batch of more than 100 men accused of paying a fitness instructor for sex were laying low after police began releasing their names in a small New England town where rumors have run rampant for weeks.

  • FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2012 file photo, fighters from Islamist group Ansar Dine stand guard in Timbuktu, Mali, as they prepare to publicly lash a member of the Islamic Police found guilty of adultery. The White House has put special operations strike forces on standby and moved drones into the skies above Africa, ready to strike militant targets from Libya to Mali — if investigators can find the al-Qaida-linked group responsible for the Sept. 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. (AP Photo, File)

    The White House, under political pressure to respond forcefully to the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, is readying strike forces and drones but first has to find a target.

  • Police officers patrol outside the emergency entrance of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where injured Pakistani teenager Malala Yousufzai arrived for treatment in Birmingham, central England

    A Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban has every chance of making a "good recovery", British doctors said as 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai arrived at a hospital in England for treatment of her severe wounds.

  • Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks as U.S. President Obama listens during the first presidential debate in Denver

    While Republican Mitt Romney has erased President Obama's overall poll lead, the Democrat remains ahead on some core issues such as healthcare and voters would still rather spend time with Obama than with Romney.

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  • Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Sam Riche)
    Miller's Heisman chase could be Ohio State's bowl AP - 4 hrs ago

    For Braxton Miller and No. 7 Ohio State, the Heisman could be their championship trophy. More »Miller's Heisman chase could be Ohio State's bowl

    Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Sam Riche)

    For Braxton Miller and No. 7 Ohio State, the Heisman could be their championship trophy.

  • San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )
    Manning's 3 TD passes spur Broncos' comeback AP - 5 hrs ago

    Down 24-0 at halftime, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos reveled after one of the biggest comebacks in NFL regular-season history. More »Manning's 3 TD passes spur Broncos' comeback

    San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )

    Down 24-0 at halftime, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos reveled after one of the biggest comebacks in NFL regular-season history.

  • 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
    Evergrande's Lippi dismisses rumours of Drogba swoop Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is not a transfer target for Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande, coach Marcello Lippi has said. The Italian told local media there … More »Evergrande's Lippi dismisses rumours of Drogba swoop

    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

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is not a transfer target for Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande, coach Marcello Lippi has said. The Italian told local media there was no substance behind rumours he was planning a raid for Ivory Coast talisman Drogba, who plays for Guangzhou's rivals …

  • 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
    Soccer: Evergrande's Lippi dismisses rumors of Drogba swoop Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is not a transfer target for Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande, coach Marcello Lippi has said. The Italian told local media there … More »Soccer: Evergrande's Lippi dismisses rumors of Drogba swoop

    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

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is not a transfer target for Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande, coach Marcello Lippi has said. The Italian told local media there was no substance behind rumors he was planning a raid for Ivory Coast talisman Drogba, who plays for Guangzhou's rivals …

  • Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up prior to during their Monday NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in San Diego
    NFL: Brilliant Manning rallies Broncos past Chargers Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters) - Peyton Manning orchestrated the biggest comeback of his career as the Denver Broncos erased a 24-point halftime deficit to beat the San Diego Chargers 35-24 at Qualcomm … More »NFL: Brilliant Manning rallies Broncos past Chargers

    Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning warms up prior to during their Monday NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in San Diego

    SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters) - Peyton Manning orchestrated the biggest comeback of his career as the Denver Broncos erased a 24-point halftime deficit to beat the San Diego Chargers 35-24 at Qualcomm Stadium on Monday. Manning endured a miserable opening half that included an interception return for a touchdown, before …

  • Lance Armstrong waves to the crowd following a run with his fans at Mount Royal park in Montreal
    Armstrong paid motorcyclist to deliver EPO Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong paid for a motorcyclist to deliver the banned bloodbooster EPO to him during the 1999 Tour de France, former team mate Tyler Hamilton said in a BBC radio documentary … More »Armstrong paid motorcyclist to deliver EPO

    Lance Armstrong waves to the crowd following a run with his fans at Mount Royal park in Montreal

    LONDON (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong paid for a motorcyclist to deliver the banned bloodbooster EPO to him during the 1999 Tour de France, former team mate Tyler Hamilton said in a BBC radio documentary broadcast on Monday. American Armstrong, who won the Tour a record seven times from 1999 to 2005, has been stripped of his …

  • Australia Wallabies' Wycliff Palu stretches with teammates during a training session in Wellington
    Palu, Ashley-Cooper, Mitchell back from injury for Wallabies Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Wycliff Palu will make his return from a shoulder injury for Australia when they face New Zealand in their third and final Bledisloe Cup encounter in Brisbane on Saturday. Number eight Palu, … More »Palu, Ashley-Cooper, Mitchell back from injury for Wallabies

    Australia Wallabies' Wycliff Palu stretches with teammates during a training session in Wellington

    (Reuters) - Wycliff Palu will make his return from a shoulder injury for Australia when they face New Zealand in their third and final Bledisloe Cup encounter in Brisbane on Saturday. Number eight Palu, who has not played for the Wallabies since the June internationals against Wales when he suffered an injury to nerves …

  • New Zealand All Blacks? Muliaina congratulates Nonu after he scored against Australia during their Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney
    Nonu set for Highlanders switch Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - All Blacks midfielder Ma'a Nonu is set to stay in New Zealand next season after deciding to play for the Highlanders, the Super Rugby team said on Tuesday. Nonu, who played for the Blues last … More »Nonu set for Highlanders switch

    New Zealand All Blacks? Muliaina congratulates Nonu after he scored against Australia during their Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney

    (Reuters) - All Blacks midfielder Ma'a Nonu is set to stay in New Zealand next season after deciding to play for the Highlanders, the Super Rugby team said on Tuesday. Nonu, who played for the Blues last season after spending nine years with the Hurricanes, will join up with the Dunedin-based side early next year if contract …

  • Cape Verde's Varela heads the ball next to Portugal's Ronaldo during their friendly soccer match in Covilha
    Cape Verde cap rapid rise with Nations Cup place Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Cape Verde Islands will become the smallest country to compete at an African Nations Cup finals after qualifing at the expense of Cameroon and their remarkable rise is the culmination of … More »Cape Verde cap rapid rise with Nations Cup place

    Cape Verde's Varela heads the ball next to Portugal's Ronaldo during their friendly soccer match in Covilha

    (Reuters) - The Cape Verde Islands will become the smallest country to compete at an African Nations Cup finals after qualifing at the expense of Cameroon and their remarkable rise is the culmination of a project to target 'top talent'. The Portuguese-speaking country's elimination of the four-times winners in Sunday's …

  • San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro hits a three RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning of Game 2 of their MLB NLCS playoff baseball series in San Francisco
    Scutaro single sparks San Francisco win Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Marco Scutaro's fourth-inning single spurred the San Francisco Giants to a 7-1 victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Monday to tie the National League Championship Series at one … More »Scutaro single sparks San Francisco win

    San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro hits a three RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning of Game 2 of their MLB NLCS playoff baseball series in San Francisco

    (Reuters) - Marco Scutaro's fourth-inning single spurred the San Francisco Giants to a 7-1 victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Monday to tie the National League Championship Series at one game all. Scutaro survived a heavy collision with a hard-sliding Matt Holliday in the first inning, which would eventually …

  • San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro watches his three RBI hit during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Giants beat Cardinals 7-1 in Game 2 to even NLCS AP - 8 hrs ago

    The sight of Marco Scutaro on the ground in pain after getting flattened by Matt Holliday's hard takeout was just the spark the San Francisco Giants needed. More »Giants beat Cardinals 7-1 in Game 2 to even NLCS

    San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro watches his three RBI hit during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    The sight of Marco Scutaro on the ground in pain after getting flattened by Matt Holliday's hard takeout was just the spark the San Francisco Giants needed.

  • Seattle Supersonics fan Rydberg holds up a "SOS: Save our Sonics" sign before the start of their NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks in Seattle
    Seattle officials approve NBA arena deal as threat of lawsuit looms Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - Both the King County Council and Seattle City Council on Monday approved an NBA arena public financing deal even as the union representing Seattle longshoremen threatened … More »Seattle officials approve NBA arena deal as threat of lawsuit looms

    Seattle Supersonics fan Rydberg holds up a "SOS: Save our Sonics" sign before the start of their NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks in Seattle

    OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - Both the King County Council and Seattle City Council on Monday approved an NBA arena public financing deal even as the union representing Seattle longshoremen threatened a lawsuit to block it. After the county council approved the deal unanimously, the city council followed suit with a 7-2 …

  • San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )
    Chargers lead Broncos 24-14 after 3 quarters AP - 9 hrs ago

    Demaryius Thomas caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Manning and Tony Carter returned a fumble 65 yards for another score, leaving the Denver Broncos trailing the San Diego Chargers 24-14 after … More »Chargers lead Broncos 24-14 after 3 quarters

    San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )

    Demaryius Thomas caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Manning and Tony Carter returned a fumble 65 yards for another score, leaving the Denver Broncos trailing the San Diego Chargers 24-14 after the third quarter on Monday night.

  • San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro watches his three RBI hit during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Giants lead Cardinals 5-1 in Game 2 of NLCS AP - 10 hrs ago

    Marco Scutaro hit a two-run single and the San Francisco Giants capitalized on two St. Louis errors during a four-run fourth inning, taking a 5-1 lead over the Cardinals through six innings in Game 2 … More »Giants lead Cardinals 5-1 in Game 2 of NLCS

    San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro watches his three RBI hit during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Marco Scutaro hit a two-run single and the San Francisco Giants capitalized on two St. Louis errors during a four-run fourth inning, taking a 5-1 lead over the Cardinals through six innings in Game 2 of the NL championship series Monday night.

  • San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )
    Chargers lead Broncos 24-0 at halftime AP - 10 hrs ago

    Quentin Jammer intercepted Peyton Manning and returned it 80 yards for his first career touchdown, and Antonio Gates scored his second TD of the game, extending the San Diego Chargers' lead to 24-0 over … More »Chargers lead Broncos 24-0 at halftime

    San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )

    Quentin Jammer intercepted Peyton Manning and returned it 80 yards for his first career touchdown, and Antonio Gates scored his second TD of the game, extending the San Diego Chargers' lead to 24-0 over the Denver Broncos at halftime on Monday night.

  • San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )
    Chargers lead Broncos 10-0 after 1st quarter AP - 11 hrs ago

    Antonio Gates caught a 15-yard touchdown from Philip Rivers, Nick Novak kicked a 32-yard field goal and the San Diego Chargers took a 10-0 lead over the Denver Broncos after a sloppy first quarter Monday … More »Chargers lead Broncos 10-0 after 1st quarter

    San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, front, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )

    Antonio Gates caught a 15-yard touchdown from Philip Rivers, Nick Novak kicked a 32-yard field goal and the San Diego Chargers took a 10-0 lead over the Denver Broncos after a sloppy first quarter Monday night.

  • St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Cardinals, Giants tied at 1 after 3 innings AP - 11 hrs ago

    Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter hit a tying RBI double after yielding Angel Pagan's leadoff homer in the first, leaving St. Louis and the San Francisco Giants tied at 1 through three innings in Game … More »Cardinals, Giants tied at 1 after 3 innings

    St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter hit a tying RBI double after yielding Angel Pagan's leadoff homer in the first, leaving St. Louis and the San Francisco Giants tied at 1 through three innings in Game 2 of the NL championship series Monday night.

  • Hockey great Mike Modano speaks to reporters before the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012 induction dinner in Dallas, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
    Modano tops list of new US Hockey Hall of Famers AP - 11 hrs ago

    Mike Modano made his mark long before he and the Minnesota North Stars relocated to Dallas and brought hockey to the Sun Belt. More »Modano tops list of new US Hockey Hall of Famers

    Hockey great Mike Modano speaks to reporters before the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012 induction dinner in Dallas, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

    Mike Modano made his mark long before he and the Minnesota North Stars relocated to Dallas and brought hockey to the Sun Belt.

  • FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2011, file photo, Hall of Famer Bob Knight gestures during a speech at Butler University in Indianapolis. Knight is selling his championship basketball rings and Olympic gold medal. A collection of the former coach's memorabilia will be auctioned through Dec. 5, 2012, by Steiner Sports Memorabilia. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
    Bob Knight selling rings, medal at auction AP - 12 hrs ago

    Hall of Famer Bob Knight is selling his championship basketball rings and Olympic gold medal for what he considers a very good reason: the education of his grandchildren. More »Bob Knight selling rings, medal at auction

    FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2011, file photo, Hall of Famer Bob Knight gestures during a speech at Butler University in Indianapolis. Knight is selling his championship basketball rings and Olympic gold medal. A collection of the former coach's memorabilia will be auctioned through Dec. 5, 2012, by Steiner Sports Memorabilia. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

    Hall of Famer Bob Knight is selling his championship basketball rings and Olympic gold medal for what he considers a very good reason: the education of his grandchildren.

  • Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws at Comerica Park in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, to prepare for his start against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday. Detroit leads the series 2-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
    Verlander the next obstacle for slumping Yankees AP - 13 hrs ago

    There were times this year when Justin Verlander took the mound while his team was reeling a bit — and the right-hander's presence was Detroit's best shot at snapping out of a momentary funk. More »Verlander the next obstacle for slumping Yankees

    Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws at Comerica Park in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, to prepare for his start against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday. Detroit leads the series 2-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

    There were times this year when Justin Verlander took the mound while his team was reeling a bit — and the right-hander's presence was Detroit's best shot at snapping out of a momentary funk.

  • Buffalo Bills defensive end Merriman works out during team's first voluntary off-season conditioning session in Orchard Park
    Defensive end Merriman rejoins injury-hit Bills Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Eight weeks after being cut by the Buffalo Bills, former Pro Bowl defensive end Shawne Merriman rejoined the National Football League team on Monday to help alleviate a spate of injuries. The … More »Defensive end Merriman rejoins injury-hit Bills

    Buffalo Bills defensive end Merriman works out during team's first voluntary off-season conditioning session in Orchard Park

    (Reuters) - Eight weeks after being cut by the Buffalo Bills, former Pro Bowl defensive end Shawne Merriman rejoined the National Football League team on Monday to help alleviate a spate of injuries. The Bills are already without defensive end Mark Anderson, who had surgery last week to repair an injured left knee, and …

  • FILE - From left are NFL football players Jonathan Vilma, in 2011; Anthony Hargrove, in 2010; Will Smith, in 2011; and Scott Fujita, in 2011. All four players punished in the NFL's bounty investigation have filed appeals with the league. People familiar with the situation say the players have asked Commissioner Roger Goodell to remove himself as arbitrator because they do not believe he can be impartial. (AP Photo/File)
    Vilma, NFLPA take bounty matter back to court AP - 13 hrs ago

    If the Saints decide Jonathan Vilma is ready, the embattled linebacker will take the field in Tampa Bay on Sunday for the first time this season. More »Vilma, NFLPA take bounty matter back to court

    FILE - From left are NFL football players Jonathan Vilma, in 2011; Anthony Hargrove, in 2010; Will Smith, in 2011; and Scott Fujita, in 2011. All four players punished in the NFL's bounty investigation have filed appeals with the league. People familiar with the situation say the players have asked Commissioner Roger Goodell to remove himself as arbitrator because they do not believe he can be impartial. (AP Photo/File)

    If the Saints decide Jonathan Vilma is ready, the embattled linebacker will take the field in Tampa Bay on Sunday for the first time this season.

  • Baltimore Ravens linebacker Lewis is introduced prior to his game against the Dallas Cowboys before their NFL football game in Baltimore
    Ravens hit with season-ending injuries to Lewis, Webb Reuters - 14 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl hopes were dealt a massive blow as Ray Lewis and Lardarius Webb were both ruled out for the rest of the National Football League (NFL) season with injuries, … More »Ravens hit with season-ending injuries to Lewis, Webb

    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Lewis is introduced prior to his game against the Dallas Cowboys before their NFL football game in Baltimore

    (Reuters) - The Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl hopes were dealt a massive blow as Ray Lewis and Lardarius Webb were both ruled out for the rest of the National Football League (NFL) season with injuries, the team said on Monday. Lewis, a 13-time Pro Bowl linebacker, tore his right triceps in Sunday's 31-29 victory over the …

  • Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones, right, rushes past Baltimore Ravens defenders Ray Lewis, left, and Jimmy Smith in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
    Ravens LB Lewis, CB Webb lost for year AP - 14 hrs ago

    Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will miss the remainder of the season with an arm injury, an enormous blow to an already depleted defense that has uncharacteristically struggled this year. More »Ravens LB Lewis, CB Webb lost for year

    Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones, right, rushes past Baltimore Ravens defenders Ray Lewis, left, and Jimmy Smith in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

    Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will miss the remainder of the season with an arm injury, an enormous blow to an already depleted defense that has uncharacteristically struggled this year.

  • In this photo made Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, Minnesota Lynx WNBA basketball star and Olympic gold medalist Seimone Augustus, right, looks at the engagement right she gave LaTaya Varner, left, during an interview with The Associated Press in Minneapolis. With a wedding scheduled for May and a crucial vote in November that threatens to ban gay marriage in Minnesota, the intensely private Augustus is speaking out.  (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
    Lynx star speaks out against MN marriage amendment AP - 14 hrs ago

    Seimone Augustus has always preferred to stay out of the public eye even as her basketball career has taken her to the heights of an Olympic gold medal and a WNBA championship. More »Lynx star speaks out against MN marriage amendment

    In this photo made Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, Minnesota Lynx WNBA basketball star and Olympic gold medalist Seimone Augustus, right, looks at the engagement right she gave LaTaya Varner, left, during an interview with The Associated Press in Minneapolis. With a wedding scheduled for May and a crucial vote in November that threatens to ban gay marriage in Minnesota, the intensely private Augustus is speaking out.  (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

    Seimone Augustus has always preferred to stay out of the public eye even as her basketball career has taken her to the heights of an Olympic gold medal and a WNBA championship.

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Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come.
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The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you'll never find it.
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