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Steelers-Broncos game features top pass-rushers

When cornerback William Gay was drafted by Pittsburgh three years ago, he took one look at Steelers pass-rusher James "Deebo" Harrison and had flashbacks to his colleg ...

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La. Gov. declares state of emergency ahead of Ida

Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida.

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Fla. police: Graffiti artist left work incomplete

Police in Florida say a graffiti artist who apparently ran out of paint midway through a spray-painted creation left a note to potential critics to explain the unfinished work.< ...

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HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaign

Pivotal presidential campaigns are frequently defined in retrospect by documentaries.

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In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only

In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vacci ...

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AP IMPACT: Framed for child porn _ by a PC virus

Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography.

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W. Africa's last giraffes make surprising comeback

A crisp African dawn is breaking overhead, and Zibo Mounkaila is on the back of a pickup truck bounding across a sparse landscape of rocky orange soil.

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Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash

As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name. ...

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Survey: Gas prices up 2.86 cents nationwide

The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has jumped 2.86 cents over a two-week period to $2.68.

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GOP officials say Dems put agenda ahead of country

Democrats just don't get the election message from voters and are pushing a liberal, big government agenda at their party's peril, Republican officials said Sunday as they predi ...

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Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP

Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency, even though his top aides weren't enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says ...

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Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' wraps up $31M weekend

Jim Carrey's Scrooge collected holiday donations from movie fans with his new take on "A Christmas Carol," which took in $31 million to open as the weekend's top movie ...

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Guests for the Sunday TV news shows

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

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New York City Opera revives 'Esther' _ and itself

Launching its comeback in perilous financial times, the New York City Opera might well have played it safe with a surefire crowd-pleaser, like its production of Puccini's " ...

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Hopper: All's 'good right now' despite cancer

Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.

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Zero Cup wins for Edwards after 9 last year

Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

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Putz, Pavano file for free agency

Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.

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Iverson leaves Grizzlies with permission

Disgruntled Memphis guard Allen Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta after receiving permission to leave the team to attend to personal business.

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No. 12 USC outlasts Arizona State 14-9

Will Harris returned an interception 55 yards for a score, Matt Barkley threw a 75-yard pass to Damian Williams for another score, and No. 12 USC held on for a shaky 14-9 victor ...

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Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos

Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field.

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Mickelson rallies to win HSBC Champions

Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe. Only it wasn't Tiger Woods. Mickelson made an 18-footer to save par on the 16th after whiffin ...

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Pavelski leads Sharks over Penguins 5-0

Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist in his first game back from the injured list and Evgeni Nabokov made 26 saves and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the ...

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