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Payout of PA 'Super 7' game

Tuesday's "Pennsylvania Super 7" jackpot will be worth at least $1.1 million because no player holds a ticket that matches seven of the 11 winning numbers drawn in Fri ...

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Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules

The state of Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to block the National Park Service from further restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.

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Eye doc may lose license after calling patient fat

A North Carolina doctor could lose his medical license after a patient complained he made cutting criticisms, including telling her she was fat. The News & Observer of Ralei ...

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ALL BUSINESS: Economics 101, by way of toy hamster

In a world full of economic indicators, the best one during the holiday season may prove to be a furry toy hamster.

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Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC

Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.

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Flurry of IPOs signals IPO rebound to continue

The flurry of initial public offerings this week is confirmation that this fall's rebound in the market wasn't a fluke and sets the stage for more companies to raise money throu ...

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Report: Bangladeshi mom doesn't want twins back

The mother of recently separated conjoined Bangladeshi twins does not want custody of the daughters she gave up for adoption and wants them to have new lives in Australia, newsp ...

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Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges

Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.

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GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care

Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care _ and to try to chip away suppo ...

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Big crowds expected as Palin kicks off book tour

Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan.

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Go 'Rogue' in brief: Alaska, campaign, family, oil

Not a speed reader? Want to get through Sarah Palin's new book in a flash?

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Chief: I didn't try to sell Parker-Broderick items

An eastern Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says he never discussed selling item ...

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Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations

For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night. ...

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Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm

Michael Jackson's doctor bought a powerful anesthetic in Nevada and had it shipped to California, where it was found at the pop singer's bedside after he died, court documents r ...

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"Going Rogue" is going big

"Going Rogue" is going big.

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Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him ...

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Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

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McGrady wants to play, Rockets say no

Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.

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Man pleads not guilty for role in UConn case

A man who allegedly was with the man charged with killing University of Connecticut football Jasper Howard, has pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge.

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NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions

The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, sa ...

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Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship

Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament.

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Shanahan retires from NHL after 21 seasons

Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career.

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Germany and Canada win WC skeleton races

The home-ice advantage for the U.S. skeleton team vanished for the second straight week in World Cup competition and Canada and Germany took advantage in the snowless Adirondack ...

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