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• Ways of tracking Google's upcoming stock split

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  13 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Ask Matt: What are the easiest ways to find out when a stock has split? Can you use Google as an example?

• Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

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  16 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  The attorney representing Trayvon Martin's parents said a medical report on George Zimmerman was leaked to boost his claims of self-defense.

• Florida lowers passing grade for writing exam

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  16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm

  The Florida Board of Education voted to lower the passing grade on a state writing exam after complaints from educators about changes.

• Lead poisoning guidelines revised; more considered at risk

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  16 May 2012 | 2:14 pm

  Up to 365,000 more children will be considered at risk of lead poisoning under new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

• Live video: Obama awards Medal of Honor

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  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Watch live video as President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War in ...

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• Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

  16 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  The attorney representing Trayvon Martin's parents said a medical report on George Zimmerman was leaked to boost his claims of self-defense.

• Analyst calls killings 'murder out of love'

  16 May 2012 | 2:33 pm

  The Florida case of Tonya Thomas, who fatally shot her four children this week, then killed herself, is a rare category of tragedy.

• Live video: Obama awards Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Watch live video as President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War in ...

• GI killed in Cambodia clash to get Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  President Obama is awarding the Medal of Honor to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in combat in 1970.

• McCain adviser defends Palin pick

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  The lawyer who ran John McCain's vice presidential selection team sticks by Sarah Palin and gives some insight into vetting running mates.

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• Florida lowers passing grade for writing exam

  16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm

  The Florida Board of Education voted to lower the passing grade on a state writing exam after complaints from educators about changes.

• Mystery object in Colo. sky prompts FAA probe

  16 May 2012 | 11:43 am

  A mystery object that flew over Denver is raising questions and prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate.

• Home invasion convict weighed death request

  16 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  A man on death row in Connecticut for a brutal 2007 home invasion says that during his hardest days, he has considered asking to be killed.

• Vets to hand back medals at NATO summit

  16 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  Thirty to 50 veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars plan to hand back their medals at the NATO summit in Chicago.

• Lennon's killer transferred to another prison

  16 May 2012 | 8:17 am

  New York transferred the killer of former Beatle John Lennon from one upstate maximum-security prison to another.

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• Lead poisoning guidelines revised; more considered at risk

  16 May 2012 | 2:14 pm

  Up to 365,000 more children will be considered at risk of lead poisoning under new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

• Analyst calls killings 'murder out of love'

  16 May 2012 | 2:12 pm

  The Florida case of Tonya Thomas, who fatally shot her four children this week, then killed herself, is a rare category of tragedy.

• Healthy food no more costly than junk food, government finds

  16 May 2012 | 1:32 pm

  Carrots, onions, pinto beans, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bananas and orange juice are bargains compared to, say, soft drinks, ice cream and f ...

• Crews working to contain fire near Ariz. mining town

  16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm

  Firefighters in Arizona worked through the night to prevent a wildfire from spreading.

• Florida lowers passing grade for writing exam

  16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm

  The Florida Board of Education voted to lower the passing grade on a state writing exam after complaints from educators about changes.

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• Live video: Obama awards Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Watch live video as President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War in ...

• GI killed in Cambodia clash to get Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  President Obama is awarding the Medal of Honor to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in combat in 1970.

• Skechers will pay $40 million to settle false-ad claims

  16 May 2012 | 1:18 pm

  Federal Trade Commission says the company can't back up health claims for Shape-ups, Resistance Runner, Toners, Tone-ups.

• Senators seek expansion of GSA investigation

  16 May 2012 | 1:15 pm

  Two senators have asked GSA's inspector general to expand his probe into possible waste at the agency.

• Biden attacks Romney's business career

  16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  Vice President Biden attacked Mitt Romney's business career in a campaign speech in Youngstown, Ohio, on Wednesday.

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• Emotions flare at Ratko Mladic's genocide trial

  16 May 2012 | 12:08 pm

  Former Serb commander Ratko Mladic has gone on trial at a U.N. tribunal on 11 charges of genocide.

• EU carries out strikes on Somali pirates

  16 May 2012 | 11:57 am

  The European Union says has carried out its first airstrikes against pirates.

• Al-Qaeda leader calls new Yemen leader a U.S. agent

  16 May 2012 | 11:55 am

  Ayman al-Zawahri released a 17-minute audio address aimed at swaying public opinion against Yemen's new president.

• Army surgeon offers hope to Afghan amputees

  15 May 2012 | 11:36 pm

  Using scrap tubing and some ingenuity, Army Maj. Brian Egloff makes prosthetic legs for Afghans maimed by landmines.

• Legion admits it knew of priest's kid, did nothing

  15 May 2012 | 8:32 pm

  The Legion of Christ religious order admitted that it knew that its most famous priest had fathered a child years ago.

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• Is gay marriage sin? Americans are divided

  10 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  A new survey finds Americans evenly split on whether gay behavior such as marriage is sinful.

• Analyst: U.S. cardinals drove rebuke of nuns

  5 May 2012 | 5:28 am

  Cardinal Bernard Law, forced out of Boston for mismanaging abusive priests, is among Vatican forces demanding orthodoxy from U.S. nuns.

• Day of Prayer prompts devotions, protests

  3 May 2012 | 5:01 am

  The annual prayer event is proclaimed by the president, celebrated by evangelicals and protested by advocates of church-state separation.

• Critics make hash of hashtag support for nuns

  28 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am

  Twitter hashtags have a life of their own. That's what Obama and a Catholic priest learned this week when their tweet drives went awry.

• Priest: Tweet if you love nuns

  23 Apr 2012 | 7:45 am

  Support for social justice activist nuns, who have been rebuked and reined in by Vatican, grows on Twitter at #WhatSistersMeanToMe.

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• FAMU band's suspension extended a year after hazing death

  14 May 2012 | 7:07 pm

  The Florida A&M Marching 100 band will remain suspended for another year in the aftermath of the hazing death of drum major Robert Champ ...

• American teacher blasts off to space

  14 May 2012 | 5:29 pm

  The former high school teacher is headed to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz rocket.

• For stressed college students, a doggone good way to relax

  13 May 2012 | 1:24 pm

  From Kent State University in Ohio to Macalester College in Minnesota, more and more pooches are around campus to help students relax.

• Students lament debts as loan battle gains steam in Congress

  13 May 2012 | 1:04 pm

  Millions of Americans owe more on student loans than credit cards. The debts will climb if Congress can't agree to hold down interest rates.

• Ex-director says it's too soon to reinstate FAMU band

  12 May 2012 | 11:32 am

  Julian White says it is too soon to reinstate the FAMU band, which has been on suspension since a drum major's hazing death in November.

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• Obama knows his Kardashians

  15 May 2012 | 6:45 am

  President Obama takes a pop culture quiz.

• Actress Betty White endorses Obama

  12 May 2012 | 11:20 am

  President Obama continues to get Hollywood love.

• Prince Charles does TV weathercast in Scotland

  11 May 2012 | 10:13 am

  If this king thing doesn't work out, Prince Charles may be able to fall back on a budding career as a weatherman.

• Gassy dinosaurs helped warm Earth

  7 May 2012 | 11:05 am

  Methane gas from dinosaur digestion contributed to ancient global warming.

• British woman's name change is 161 words

  4 May 2012 | 7:58 pm

  What's in a name? In the case of the former Dawn McManus of Hartlepool, England, 161 words. She did it for charity.

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• Healthy food no more costly than junk food, government finds

  16 May 2012 | 1:32 pm

  Carrots, onions, pinto beans, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bananas and orange juice are bargains compared to, say, soft drinks, ice cream and f ...

• Higher education linked to longer life, CDC report shows

  16 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

  Education may not only improve a person's finances, it is also linked to better health habits and a longer life.

• Paralysis victims use brain signals to control robotic arm

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  The demonstrations mark a significant step in efforts by researchers to connect severely paralyzed patients to prosthetic devices.

• FDA panel backs first rapid, take home HIV test

  16 May 2012 | 10:57 am

  American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes.

• Skechers' ads promising toning, weight-loss were deceiving

  16 May 2012 | 10:25 am

  Claims that Skechers' fitness shoes can help shed pounds and tone muscles are sketchy at best, says the government — and they're going to cost ...

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• Cartoon gallery

  16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

• Letters: Tools can hinder learning in school

  16 May 2012 | 11:16 am

  Also a view on health care costs for retirees

• Opposing view: U.S. doesn't need industrial policy

  15 May 2012 | 7:13 pm

  If we really want our companies, manufacturing and otherwise, to be competitive, reduce regulations, lawsuits and health care costs.

• Editorial: Surprise! American manufacturing is rebounding

  15 May 2012 | 7:08 pm

  Sustain the trend by boosting exports and training the workforce for modern high-tech factories.

• Tell us: Your thoughts on Memorial Day

  15 May 2012 | 6:38 pm

  How will you mark the holiday? Is there someone in particular you will be remembering?

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• Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

  16 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  The attorney representing Trayvon Martin's parents said a medical report on George Zimmerman was leaked to boost his claims of self-defense.

• Analyst calls killings 'murder out of love'

  16 May 2012 | 2:33 pm

  The Florida case of Tonya Thomas, who fatally shot her four children this week, then killed herself, is a rare category of tragedy.

• Live video: Obama awards Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Watch live video as President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War in ...

• GI killed in Cambodia clash to get Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  President Obama is awarding the Medal of Honor to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in combat in 1970.

• McCain adviser defends Palin pick

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  The lawyer who ran John McCain's vice presidential selection team sticks by Sarah Palin and gives some insight into vetting running mates.

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• Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

  16 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  The attorney representing Trayvon Martin's parents said a medical report on George Zimmerman was leaked to boost his claims of self-defense.

• Analyst calls killings 'murder out of love'

  16 May 2012 | 2:33 pm

  The Florida case of Tonya Thomas, who fatally shot her four children this week, then killed herself, is a rare category of tragedy.

• Live video: Obama awards Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Watch live video as President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War in ...

• GI killed in Cambodia clash to get Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  President Obama is awarding the Medal of Honor to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in combat in 1970.

• McCain adviser defends Palin pick

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  The lawyer who ran John McCain's vice presidential selection team sticks by Sarah Palin and gives some insight into vetting running mates.

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• Lawyer says Zimmerman medical report leaked to boost case

  16 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  The attorney representing Trayvon Martin's parents said a medical report on George Zimmerman was leaked to boost his claims of self-defense.

• Analyst calls killings 'murder out of love'

  16 May 2012 | 2:33 pm

  The Florida case of Tonya Thomas, who fatally shot her four children this week, then killed herself, is a rare category of tragedy.

• Live video: Obama awards Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Watch live video as President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War in ...

• GI killed in Cambodia clash to get Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  President Obama is awarding the Medal of Honor to a Pennsylvania Army specialist killed in combat in 1970.

• McCain adviser defends Palin pick

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  The lawyer who ran John McCain's vice presidential selection team sticks by Sarah Palin and gives some insight into vetting running mates.

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• McCain adviser defends Palin pick

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  The lawyer who ran John McCain's vice presidential selection team sticks by Sarah Palin and gives some insight into vetting running mates.

• Women candidates star in 2012 Senate races

  16 May 2012 | 11:53 am

  A bipartisan crop of women candidates is playing a starring role in 2012 Senate races.

• Attorneys for John Edwards rest their case

  16 May 2012 | 10:14 am

  John Edwards and Rielle Hunter won't take the stand in his corruption trial. Defense attorneys could wrap up their case soon.

• Rove-backed group slams Obama's promises

  16 May 2012 | 9:02 am

  An independent group tied to GOP strategist Karl Rove will spend $25 million on ads attacking President Obama that will run in swing states.

• Palin heralds Fischer's win in Neb.

  16 May 2012 | 8:14 am

  Sarah Palin is celebrating Deb Fischer's upset victory as the Senate GOP nominee in Nebraska.

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• Live video: Obama awards Medal of Honor

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Watch live video as President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Spec. Leslie H. Sabo Jr., who was killed in combat during the Vietnam War in ...

• Biden attacks Romney's business career

  16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  Vice President Biden attacked Mitt Romney's business career in a campaign speech in Youngstown, Ohio, on Wednesday.

• Obama lauds small businesses at sandwich shop

  16 May 2012 | 11:14 am

  President Obama took his campaign for action on the economy and jobs to a sandwich shop in downtown Washington.

• White House links Obama to presidents' bios

  16 May 2012 | 6:32 am

  The White House has found a new way to cite President Obama's record -- by adding to presidential biographies on the White House website.

• Obama's day: Telling Congress what to do

  16 May 2012 | 5:30 am

  President Obama will urge Congress to take action on his "to-do list" -- at a public event and a private meeting at the White House.

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• Fed minutes: More members open to stimulus measures

  16 May 2012 | 1:59 pm

  Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy if growth falters or threats escalate.

• Facebook: Past tech IPOs show there are no guarantees

  16 May 2012 | 1:54 pm

  Before you get too excited about Facebook's IPO, remember that technology IPOs aren't always a long-term investor's best friend.

• Crude oil prices continue to fall as supplies grow

  16 May 2012 | 1:40 pm

  Falling crude oil prices have also pushed down the price of gas at the pump.

• Housing starts, industrial production both rose in April

  16 May 2012 | 1:31 pm

  Even with the gains, the rate of construction and the level of permits remain roughly half the pace considered healthy.

• Skechers will pay $40 million to settle false-ad claims

  16 May 2012 | 1:18 pm

  Federal Trade Commission says the company can't back up health claims for Shape-ups, Resistance Runner, Toners, Tone-ups.

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  Money - Healey

• Test Drive: VW Golf R is small, fast, but worth extra cash?

  10 May 2012 | 9:31 pm

  The 2012 Volkswagen R is an extraordinary small car, one that will let us say in hindsight that these were the good ol' days.

• Test Drive: Acura ILX versions include 1 hottie, 2 notties

  8 May 2012 | 12:39 pm

  Acura says the ILX is aimed at young luxury buyers who "put a higher priority on looking good than on going fast."

• Test Drive: Dodge Dart a delightful surprise

  30 Apr 2012 | 3:24 pm

  Dodge Dart is a strong entry into a fierce compact segment.

• Test Drive: JX 35 is sweet behind the wheel

  23 Apr 2012 | 7:53 am

  Infiniti's 2013 JX 35 SUV is a delightful surprise.

• Test Drive: VW Passat TDI offers space, mpg, comfort

  14 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am

  VW Passat TDI: Great mpg, smooth power, spacious inteiror, worrisome noises possibly fixed by now

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  Money - Block

• New online tool helps you estimate Social Security benefits

  14 May 2012 | 7:53 pm

  Social Security has launched a new online tool that will help you avoid costly errors that could reduce your benefits.

• How to squeeze out higher interest rates from your savings

  8 May 2012 | 8:46 am

  A handful of financial institutions are offering above-average rates on savings accounts and CDs in an effort to attract new customers.

• Most student loans unaffected by upcoming increase in rates

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:29 pm

  The debate over an upcoming increase in federal student loan rates has also created a lot of confusion -- and potential for costly mistakes.

• Spend those gift cards, especially if you live in New Jersey

  24 Apr 2012 | 9:05 am

  Here's another reason to use gift cards soon after receiving them: Your unused balance could end up in your state's Treasury.

• Not ready for Tax Day? Tips to file for an extension

  20 Apr 2012 | 10:12 am

  For Tax Day, the pros and cons of filing an extension. What to do if you can't pay. And more.

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  Money - Waggoner

• USA's energy gains can fuel your portfolio

  10 May 2012 | 6:49 pm

  The U.S. has entered an era of increasingly plentiful energy. That doesn't mean cheap gas. But it's great news for the manufacturing sector.

• How to make the most of large funds in your 401(k)

  4 May 2012 | 7:36 am

  Smart 401(k) owners should consider a strategy first formulated at Morningstar: Buy the worst-performing big fund in your 401(k).

• Invest in Europe funds? You might want to stay away for now

  26 Apr 2012 | 5:37 pm

  Until Europe's woes cease — or at least settle down — you're better off staying as widely diversified as possible.

• Investing: Is it time to bank on bank stocks?

  19 Apr 2012 | 6:07 pm

  As bank stocks recover, prices appear reasonable; but keep an eye on Europe.

• Municipal bonds offer attractive after-tax yields

  12 Apr 2012 | 5:42 pm

  Municipal bonds are long-term IOUs issued by states, cities and other municipal entities; their interest is free from federal taxes.

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  Money - Krantz

• Ask Matt: How to make money off summer's blockbuster movies

  16 May 2012 | 11:36 am

  There's no shortage of big-name movies on the summer slate with great potential firepower: "The Avengers", "Brave", "Battleship."

• U.S. online brokerage options are limited for foreigners

  14 May 2012 | 9:12 pm

  Ask Matt: I'm a citizen of Columbia living in France. Can I open a brokerage account with a U.S.-based online brokerage firm?

• Ways of tracking Google's upcoming stock split

  13 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Ask Matt: What are the easiest ways to find out when a stock has split? Can you use Google as an example?

• Ways to easily access a company's financial statements

  10 May 2012 | 7:50 pm

  Ask Matt: I find it difficult to find a company's financial statements on the SEC's web site. Are there any other ways to find them?

• Some companies have emerged stronger after the recession

  9 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  Ask Matt: Which companies have boosted their profitability the most since the recession began, and are they good investments?

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• Facebook: Past tech IPOs show there are no guarantees

  16 May 2012 | 1:54 pm

  Before you get too excited about Facebook's IPO, remember that technology IPOs aren't always a long-term investor's best friend.

• Food Network will launch YouTube channel

  16 May 2012 | 1:50 pm

  The channel, HUNGRY, will be a step forward and backward for the network.

• Google unveils search overhaul

  16 May 2012 | 12:12 pm

  Google's next-generation search, Knowledge Graph, delivers more intuitive and visual results.

• Facebook boosts size of IPO

  16 May 2012 | 11:25 am

  Facebook says 25% more shares will be sold as investors clamor for a piece of the year's hottest stock offering.

• Photos: Here's a closer look at 'Crysis 3'

  16 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  Check out some fresh images of the first-person shooter from studio Crytek.

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  Tech - Baig

• Microsoft's Bing gets a new look, offers new functions

  15 May 2012 | 8:59 pm

  Microsoft is overhauling Bing to make its online search engine more social.

• Dish's Auto Hop skips commercials in recorded shows

  9 May 2012 | 9:00 pm

  Dish's Auto Hop will let you play certain recorded shows seamlessly without any of the commercials.

• OnStar is responsive, convenient even as stand-alone product

  9 May 2012 | 5:59 am

  GM offers special pricing through Father's Day to those who don't own a GM or have an older, incompatible model.

• Big Jambox, Bose SoundLink put new spin on old boombox

  1 May 2012 | 5:33 pm

  Wireless Bluetooth speaker Big Jambox stacks up well against similarly priced Bose rival.

• LinkedIn launches iPad app

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Mobile apps are the social network's fastest growing segment.

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  Tech - Gudmundsen

• Nancy Drew digs into Egyptian history

  13 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  'Tomb of the Lost Queen' is a tightly-crafted whodunit that drips with history and intrigue.

• Indie game 'Botanicula' unbelievably creative

  6 May 2012 | 1:15 am

  Point-and-click adventure is a meticulously-crafted imaginary eco-system set in a tree.

• Rescue wildlife in 'Animal Kingdom' game

  28 Apr 2012 | 4:07 am

  Fun Facebook game lets you build your own animal preserve, but watch out for pricey in-game purchases.

• Earth Day games for kids

  22 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am

  Online games and apps that can foster your kids' interest in nature and the environment.

• Dino apps offer kids a roaring good time

  15 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am

  These terrific dinosaur-themed apps can bring the prehistoric creatures to life.

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• Tip: Connecting on a cruise

  11 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Questions and answers on consumer technology.

• Best games for iPad, Android tablets

  11 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  With tens of thousands of games to choose from, it can be hard to separate winners and losers.

• Tip: Select your audience on Facebook

  5 May 2012 | 10:13 am

  Questions and answers on consumer technology.

• Best sites to determine your home's value

  4 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  It's smart to know where you stand when it comes to your biggest investment. These sites can help.

• Komando: Tech for your health

  27 Apr 2012 | 8:10 am

  At $150, the Wii may be the cheapest piece of medical equipment in a clinic.

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• 'Mortal Kombat' kicks its way onto PS Vita

  13 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Pocket-sized fighting game is as attractive, intense and gory as its console predecessors.

• Retro gaming craze: What's old is new again

  6 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  If you have a sentimental spot for bustling arcades, there are ways to recreate past glory.

• 'Devil May Cry' adds HD, bonus content

  29 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  New remastered HD bundle offers fans of the series a lot of bang for the buck.

• 'Skylanders' soars on Apple devices

  22 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  The hottest console game franchise for kids is now playable in mobile form.

• Firepower awaits in latest 'Amored Core'

  15 Apr 2012 | 10:00 am

  Fans of the series will likely appreciate the new offering for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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• Report: Next iPhone to boast larger screen

  16 May 2012 | 7:52 am

  Next version of Apple smartphone might feature a 4-inch screen.

• Scanner Pro: Turn iPad into flatbed scanner

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  App turns your iPad or iPhone into a powerful and portable scanner.

• Analyst: Facebook favoring Zynga possibly to its detriment

  15 May 2012 | 4:41 pm

  Facebook's IPO may be hitting just at the time its Achilles heel has been revealed.

• Lenovo unveils its new ThinkPad laptop

  15 May 2012 | 11:51 am

  Ultrabook part of the company's revamp of its portable computer line.

• Ikea HDTV launching in U.S. in 2013

  15 May 2012 | 9:34 am

  New details have surfaced on furniture maker Ikea's smart TV integrated into an entertainment cabinet.

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• Wife of ex-Syracuse coach Bernie Fine to sue ESPN for libel

  16 May 2012 | 2:31 pm

  Says network "destroyed" her reputation "in an attempt to capitalize financially in the tragic wake of the Penn State Abuse Scandal."

• Lawrie tirade raises questions for umps, fans

  16 May 2012 | 2:28 pm

  Brett Lawrie can expect a suspension. But there remains plenty to quibble about in the aftermath of his tirade Tuesday night.

• Pacers' Larry Bird named NBA Executive of the Year

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird is the NBA Executive of the Year and the only one to also have won coach of the year and MVP honors.

• Column: Staples Center goes madcap over sports

  16 May 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Los Angeles' Staples Center will host six sports events over the next four days, and there's one man at the epicenter of it all.

• Lakers Devin Ebanks, Andrew Bynum fined by NBA

  16 May 2012 | 1:49 pm

  The NBA fined Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum for their actions related to Monday's 119-90 loss to the Thunder.

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• L.A. mall bans Pacquiao for anti-gay remarks

  16 May 2012 | 12:59 pm

  The boxing champion was scheduled to make a television appearance at The Grove mall.

• Last-minute online ticket buyers can save 30%

  16 May 2012 | 12:19 pm

  Ticket buyers to online resale sites can save up to 30% by waiting until the last minute to buy tickets to sporting events, says StubHub

• Hank Haney still pleased with Tiger book

  16 May 2012 | 12:18 pm

  Hank Haney has heard the critics and he respectfully disagrees with them.

• Metta World Peace praises Oklahoma women

  16 May 2012 | 11:19 am

  Oklahoma City fans booed Metta World Peace every time he touched the ball in Game 1 of the Thunder-Lakers series. But apparently the animosity ...

• ESPN's Adam Schefter drops a "G-D" on air

  16 May 2012 | 10:26 am

  ESPN's NFL reporter got a little too enthused about Rex Ryan's shrinking waistline today.

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• Namath: Jets' Sanchez is better than Tebow

  16 May 2012 | 12:49 pm

  Hall of Famer now supports acquisition of Tebow but suggests Sanchez could be ready to lead a Super Bowl charge in Year 4.

• Report: NFL could release more bounty evidence

  16 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

  However league official tells 'The New York Times' that protection of sources is of paramount importance.

• Check out the Giants' new Super Bowl rings

  16 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  Players and members of the organization will receive their hardware Wednesday night in a ceremony at Tiffany & Co. in Manhattan.

• Deion's monthly child support payment: $10,500

  16 May 2012 | 9:51 am

  A Texas judge has ordered the football Hall of Famer to pay his estranged wife roughly $14,000 per month, not counting her substantial legal ...

• Junior Seau's California home burglarized

  16 May 2012 | 8:37 am

  A $500 bicycle was stolen from the garage of the fallen former NFL star.

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• Report: NFL could release more bounty evidence

  16 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

  However league official tells 'The New York Times' that protection of sources is of paramount importance.

• Check out the Giants' new Super Bowl rings

  16 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  Players and members of the organization will receive their hardware Wednesday night in a ceremony at Tiffany & Co. in Manhattan.

• Deion's monthly child support payment: $10,500

  16 May 2012 | 9:51 am

  A Texas judge has ordered the football Hall of Famer to pay his estranged wife roughly $14,000 per month, not counting her substantial legal ...

• Junior Seau's California home burglarized

  16 May 2012 | 8:37 am

  A $500 bicycle was stolen from the garage of the fallen former NFL star.

• 2010 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl ring sold to pawn shop

  16 May 2012 | 12:25 am

  On Tuesday, Pawn America sent a tweet and picture of a 2010 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl ring in its possession.

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• Angels fire hitting coach Mickey Hatcher

  16 May 2012 | 10:58 am

  The Los Angeles Angels fired hitting coach Mickey Hatcher on Tuesday after Albert Pujols and many of his teammates got off to dismal offensive ...

• Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie slams helmet into umpire

  16 May 2012 | 8:54 am

  Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty in Toronto.

• Lawrie ejected after wild rage, Rays beat Jays 4-3

  16 May 2012 | 8:12 am

  Brett Lawrie called it an "unlucky bounce." Major League Baseball is likely to call it a suspension.

• Chen leads Orioles to 5-2 win over Yankees

  16 May 2012 | 3:30 am

  Pitching well as a rookie in Major League Baseball is difficult enough. Dominating the New York Yankees is something else entirely.

• Dismal offensively, Angels fire hitting coach Mickey Hatcher

  15 May 2012 | 11:46 pm

  The Los Angeles Angels have fired hitting coach Mickey Hatcher after their disappointing offensive start to the season.

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• Mets land 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field

  16 May 2012 | 11:44 am

  Kansas City is host of this year's game, and the 2014 game is expected to be played at Minneapolis' Target Field.

• Mets' Wright pulled to avoid retaliation after Braun plunked

  16 May 2012 | 6:33 am

  David Wright was ready to take one for the team. Terry Collins was not going to let that happen.

• Scutaro's HR in 9th lifts Rockies past Giants 5-4

  16 May 2012 | 2:52 am

  Jim Tracy kicked his shoes off, popped out the front of his jersey and leaned back in his chair. After everything the Colorado Rockies have endured ...

• Diamondbacks top Dodgers 5-1

  16 May 2012 | 1:54 am

  The Arizona Diamondbacks scored each of their runs in bases-loaded situations. The Los Angeles Dodgers kept putting runners on, and stranding ...

• Scutaro's homer in 9th lifts Rockies past Giants 5-4

  16 May 2012 | 1:32 am

  Marco Scutaro homered to lift the Colorado Rockies past the mistake-prone San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night.

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• Pacers' Larry Bird named NBA Executive of the Year

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird is the NBA Executive of the Year and the only one to also have won coach of the year and MVP honors.

• Lakers Devin Ebanks, Andrew Bynum fined by NBA

  16 May 2012 | 1:49 pm

  The NBA fined Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum for their actions related to Monday's 119-90 loss to the Thunder.

• Doug Collins mellowing as 76ers coach? Shhh, don't tell him

  16 May 2012 | 12:58 pm

  Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins has the team right where he wants it, at the epicenter of the NBA playoffs.

• Doc Rivers, Mitch Kupchak named to NBA rules committee

  16 May 2012 | 11:58 am

  The NBA has shaken up the members to the competition committee, from only team general managers to also owners, coaches and a player.

• Metta World Peace praises Oklahoma women

  16 May 2012 | 11:19 am

  Oklahoma City fans booed Metta World Peace every time he touched the ball in Game 1 of the Thunder-Lakers series. But apparently the animosity ...

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• L.A. mall bans Pacquiao for anti-gay remarks

  16 May 2012 | 12:59 pm

  The boxing champion was scheduled to make a television appearance at The Grove mall.

• Boxer Nick Casal recovering after vicious attack

  14 May 2012 | 11:48 pm

  The father of light welterweight boxer Nick Casal says his son lucky to be alive after sustaining deep cuts to his head in a recent attack.

• Pacquiao opposes Obama on same-sex marriage

  14 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  The boxing champion continues to be outspoken about his religious views.

• Golovkin retains middleweight titles with third-round TKO

  13 May 2012 | 10:29 pm

  Rising Ukrainian star Gennady Golovkin defended his WBA and IBO middleweight titles Saturday night by stopping Makoto Fuchigami.

• Mayweather-Cotto generates 1.5M PPV buys

  11 May 2012 | 4:46 pm

  Floyd Mayweather's exciting unanimous decision victory against Miguel Cotto last Saturday Grand sold 1.5 million pay-per-view buys.

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  Sports - College Top Stories

• Wife of ex-Syracuse coach Bernie Fine to sue ESPN for libel

  16 May 2012 | 2:31 pm

  Says network "destroyed" her reputation "in an attempt to capitalize financially in the tragic wake of the Penn State Abuse Scandal."

• Ex-Syracuse hoops coach's wife: Life is ruined

  16 May 2012 | 2:28 pm

  The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation ...

• Despite 32-game streak, Utah Valley's postseason hopes slim

  16 May 2012 | 1:37 pm

  Wolverines' string, broken Tuesday, ties for third-longest in Division I history but doesn't mean they are sure thing for NCAA field

• Wyoming's Washington sentenced for battery, criminal entry

  16 May 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Forward Leonard Washington, who was Wyoming's leading scorer last season, has been sentenced on criminal entry and battery charges.

• Ohio governor honors successful basketball teams

  16 May 2012 | 11:58 am

  Ohio college basketball teams that made the final rounds of their postseason tournaments have been honored with a reception at Gov. John Kasich's ...

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• Big Ten backing playoff using bowl games

  16 May 2012 | 10:40 am

  League still hopes to preserve value of Rose Bowl within framework of new system to determine college football's national champion.

• Big 12's Bowlsby straddles line on expansion

  15 May 2012 | 6:35 pm

  As Florida State weighs its options, incoming commissioner says Big 12 will, too.

• Heisman winner Ty Detmer among 2012 picks for Hall of Fame

  15 May 2012 | 3:22 pm

  Brigham Young quarterback joins former Miami (Fla.) and Oklahoma State coach Jimmy Johnson among 14 players and three coaches selected

• Small athletics budgets makes NCAA Division I play a challenge

  15 May 2012 | 1:46 pm

  Getting outspent by more than $100 million a year not a deterrent to schools wanting national status that goes with playing top-level sports

• Budget disparity growing among NCAA Division I schools

  15 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  Spending increase larger than revenue increase in 2011; gap widens between programs making money and those needing help from schools, fees.

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• Wife of ex-Syracuse coach Bernie Fine to sue ESPN for libel

  16 May 2012 | 1:12 pm

  Says network "destroyed" her reputation "in an attempt to capitalize financially in the tragic wake of the Penn State Abuse Scandal."

• Wyoming's Washington sentenced for battery, criminal entry

  16 May 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Forward Leonard Washington, who was Wyoming's leading scorer last season, has been sentenced on criminal entry and battery charges.

• Mike Krzyzewski pulls in over $7M haul as Duke coach

  16 May 2012 | 9:44 am

  Duke's Mike Krzyzewski received more than $7.2 million in compensation during the 2010 calendar year.

• Amile Jefferson signs with Duke; Arizona adds 3 transfers

  15 May 2012 | 11:26 pm

  Forward Amile Jefferson, a 6-foot-7 McDonald's All-America and one of the nation's to big men out of Philadelphia, has signed with Duke.

• Big 12's Bowlsby straddles line on expansion

  15 May 2012 | 6:35 pm

  As Florida State weighs its options, incoming commissioner says Big 12 will, too.

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• Keegan Bradley gets used to life in spotlight

  16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  Keegan Bradley had no idea how his life would change after winning — nor any idea on how to handle his new-found fame.

• Hank Haney still pleased with Tiger book

  16 May 2012 | 12:18 pm

  Hank Haney has heard the critics and he respectfully disagrees with them.

• Snedeker deals with midflight drama in trip to Spain

  16 May 2012 | 10:21 am

  Deprived of his clubs and sleep following an eventful flight, Brandt Snedeker's first appearance in Spain isn't exactly going to plan.

• Matt Kuchar suggests a golf shot clock

  16 May 2012 | 9:17 am

  Matt Kuchar has a suggestion on how to solve the slow play problem on the PGA Tour.

• Dustin Johnson 'not serving a drug suspension'

  16 May 2012 | 7:29 am

  Nothing starts the gossip mill like idle time. PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson can attest to that.

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• NHL sends CBA termination notice to players association

  16 May 2012 | 1:33 pm

  Move was expected because league wants to negotiate a new deal with players association.

• U.S. to take on host Finland in quarterfinals

  16 May 2012 | 12:57 pm

  Team USA begins its quest to win its first medal in eight years when it meets host country Finland Thursday.

• Eight players break out from the NHL draft pack

  16 May 2012 | 12:56 pm

  Nail Yakupov is followed by seven skilled players who could go in any order depending on team needs.

• Devils could put top players on one line

  16 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  Ilya Kovalchuk, Travis Zajac and Zach Parise practice together at morning skate.

• Coyotes' Hanzal faces hearing for hit from behind

  16 May 2012 | 9:59 am

  Martin Hanzal's availability for Game 3 will be determined by NHL's Brendan Shanahan.

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• Peter Fuller, owner of Dancer's Image, dies at 89

  16 May 2012 | 1:20 am

  Peter Fuller, owner of the thoroughbred Dancer's Image that won the 1968 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified days later, has died of cancer.

• Late brother in O'Neill's thoughts amid Derby triumph

  15 May 2012 | 10:21 pm

  When I'll Have Another overtook Bodemeister to win the Kentucky Derby, Doug O'Neill and his brother, Dennis, shared the same thought

• Bob Baffert says Bodemeister will go on to Preakness

  14 May 2012 | 11:27 am

  Trainer expects colt to break sharply from the starting gate again despite being overtaken by I'll Have Another in Derby.

• Mark Valeski wins Belmont's Peter Pan Stakes

  12 May 2012 | 10:24 pm

  Mark Valeski rallied to beat Right to Vote by 1¼ lengths in the $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes for 3-year-olds at Belmont Park.

• Dullahan passing on Preakness, will await Belmont

  11 May 2012 | 11:26 pm

  The owners of third-place Kentucky Derby finisher Dullahan say the colt won't be running in the Preakness Stakes on May 19.

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• U.S. drivers impress during Tuesday's Indy 500 practice

  15 May 2012 | 8:42 pm

  Nine American drivers were on the track in Indy on Tuesday, with several posting top times in preparation for the Indianapolis 500.

• Kurt Busch fined $50,000, placed on probation

  15 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  NASCAR fined Kurt Busch $50,000 and put him on probation through July 25 for reckless driving on pit road after the Southern 500.

• Teams take cautious approach to Indy 500 practice

  14 May 2012 | 10:50 pm

  Josef Newgarden turned in the fastest lap on Monday as IndyCar teams have used the first three practice sessions as a virtual classroom.

• Roush adds sponsor for Kenseth, turns to re-signing him

  14 May 2012 | 12:36 pm

  Roush Fenway Racing announced Monday Fifth Third Bank will be the sponsor of Matt Kenseth's No. 17 Ford for four races.

• Johnson helps owner Hendrick dust off those 200-win hats

  13 May 2012 | 10:19 pm

  All the spoils finally arrived for the Hendrick Motorsports owner in the Southern 500. The next goal: Getting Jeff Gordon untracked.

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• Judge recommends that Luther Campbell be allowed to coach

  16 May 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Luther Campbell is the former front man for the 2 Live Crew and an unsuccessful candidate for Miami-Dade County Mayor last year.

• Ill. association facing federal suit over disabled access

  16 May 2012 | 12:48 pm

  State Attorney General's office said it plans to sue to try to force IHSA to allow disabled athletes to compete in swimming and track events

• Police: Prep player attacked chasing foul ball

  16 May 2012 | 8:53 am

  Police in New Jersey say a prep baseball player who pursued a foul ball was attacked by a man .

• Prosecutor: High school boys would drug girls, have sex

  16 May 2012 | 12:47 am

  The lawyer for Torii Hunter's teenage son "emphatically" and "categorically" denies sexual assault allegations against him.

• After appeal, boy will get to play girls field hockey team

  15 May 2012 | 3:56 pm

  Keeling Pilaro will get to play field hockey on the girls team at Southampton, N.Y., next season after an committee reversed its decision.

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• Obama taunts David Beckham over his underwear

  16 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  President Obama made fun of David Beckham for his age and underwear line during the Galaxy's visit to the White House.

• English soccer concerned about racism in upcoming Euro 2012

  15 May 2012 | 5:57 pm

  The head of English soccer raised concerns with UEFA's president that players and fans could be racially abused at the Euro Championship.

• Obama meets Beckham, LA Galaxy

  15 May 2012 | 3:16 pm

  President Obama couldn't help but fawn over and razz soccer star David Beckham.

• Title IX ceremony unravels on Brandi Chastain

  15 May 2012 | 2:31 pm

  The soccer star ran into opposition from one California politician.

• Fans show up in wrong city -- and country

  14 May 2012 | 4:10 pm

  Some fans didn't know the difference between Budapest and Bucharest.

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• Minnesota Lynx welcome back their motherly leader

  12 May 2012 | 1:24 am

  Taj McWilliams-Franklin, the 41-year-old, 6-foot-2 center with three daughters of her own, has returned for another year with the Lynx.

• Sparks sign All-Star Candace Parker to extension

  25 Apr 2012 | 6:50 pm

  Candace Parker plans to stay with the new-look Los Angeles Sparks. The All-Star signed an multiyear extension with the franchise Wednesday.

• Asjha Jones is final member of U.S. women's basketball team

  23 Apr 2012 | 9:36 pm

  Forward Asjha Jones was added to the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team Monday, making half the roster former Connecticut Huskies.

• Ogwumike taken No. 1 by Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA draft

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:08 pm

  The Stanford star led the Cardinal to the NCAA Tournament Final Four in each of her four seasons at the school.

• Stanford's Ogwumike likely first pick in WNBA draft

  15 Apr 2012 | 10:08 pm

  With Brittney Griner one year away from graduation, Ogwumike will likely go first overall to the Los Angeles Sparks.

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• Federer Serena advance in Rome

  16 May 2012 | 1:55 pm

  Fresh off a title in Madrid and ranked No. 2, Roger Federer defeated Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-4 in his opening match at the Italian Open.

• Djokovic, Sharapova, Serena advance in Rome

  15 May 2012 | 6:23 pm

  Top-ranked Novak Djokovic made a solid return to red-clay courts, dominating Australian teenager Bernard Tomic 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday.

• Agassi, Graf reminisce about Olympics

  15 May 2012 | 5:30 pm

  Andre Agassi regards his 1996 gold medal as the pinnacle of his career, and yet that's the only time he competed in the Olympics.

• Wimbledon to be bathed in color for Olympics

  15 May 2012 | 5:30 pm

  Wimbledon's all-white dress code won't be in place for the Olympics. And the dark green backdrop around the courts will be gone, too.

• Serena routs Azarenka to win Madrid Open

  15 May 2012 | 5:07 pm

  Serena Williams overpowered the top-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 to win the Madrid Open, earning her second title of 2012.

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• Spain's Rodriguez wins 10th stage, takes Giro lead

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  After winning the 10th stage, Spain's Joaquin Rodriguez takes overall lead from Canada's Ryder Hesjedal, who finished in sixth place.

• Ventoso wins Giro d'Italia sprint after other racers fall

  14 May 2012 | 3:04 pm

  Francisco Ventoso of Spain won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint Monday after several other contenders fell at the last turn.

• Lance Armstrong 'done' with doping debate

  14 May 2012 | 1:36 pm

  The seven-time Tour de France champion says he's moving on and "case closed."

• Sagan wins first stage of Tour of California

  13 May 2012 | 11:50 pm

  Peter Sagan of Slovakia overcame a punctured back tire in the final five miles to chase capture the first stage of the Tour of California.

• Pozzovivo wins 8th stage; Hesjedal in Giro lead

  13 May 2012 | 8:34 pm

  Domenico Pozzovivo won the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday while Ryder Hesjedal retained the overall lead.

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• Nastia Liukin praises Jordyn Wieber's toughness

  16 May 2012 | 1:47 pm

  Jordyn Wieber is the reigning women's world all-around gymnastics champion. The 16-year-old has an admirer in Nastia Liukin.

• David Beckham to bring Olympic torch to Britain

  16 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  Beckham, the former England national team captain, will carry the torch from Greece to the U.K. on a flight Friday.

• Olympic coverage to air on MSNBC, CNBC and Bravo

  15 May 2012 | 9:47 pm

  Olympic coverage will again air on cable networks MSNBC, CNBC and Bravo this summer, all partners of NBC.

• U.S. team of Kessy-Ross qualify for London beach volleyball

  15 May 2012 | 7:38 pm

  The U.S. beach volleyball team of April Ross and Jennifer Kessy has qualified for the Olympics, joining Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor.

• Shawn Johnson sheds light on her weight

  15 May 2012 | 5:45 pm

  Shawn Johnson says the experience after the 2008 Olympics taught her something. "People put too much emphasis on looks," she says.

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  Sports - Allen

• Coyotes, Kings feed off captains' emotional investment

  12 May 2012 | 1:01 pm

  Phoenix's Shane Doan, Los Angeles' Dustin Brown lead way with physical play, relentlessness

• Kings' Quick rises to top of U.S. goalie pool

  8 May 2012 | 9:29 pm

  In 2010, Ryan Miller was the U.S. Olympic darling. In 2014, he'll have to fight to make the team.

• Sizing up USA's medal chances at worlds

  3 May 2012 | 9:11 pm

  This year's team is one of the more talented groups that USA Hockey has fielded in recent years

• Predators' Radulov making wrong kind of news

  1 May 2012 | 9:10 pm

  There was no in-house debate about whether Radulov and Kostitsyn should be suspended for breaking team rules.

• What lies ahead for Canucks, Blackhawks

  24 Apr 2012 | 5:50 pm

  Both ousted playoff teams must make decisions about their goaltending.

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  Sports - Brennan

• Bell's retirement, Carter-Romanowski add to NFL's troubles

  9 May 2012 | 7:54 pm

  USA TODAY Sports' Christine Brennan writes the shadow over the nation's No. 1 game lengthens with each new story over bounties, health

• Brennan: NFLPA wrong to defend Bountygate Saints

  2 May 2012 | 8:09 pm

  Once again, Roger Goodell has done exactly the right thing in the Bountygate scandal. The same can't be said for the NFL players union.

• Brennan: NFL draft combines reality TV with fantasy leagues

  25 Apr 2012 | 9:21 pm

  USA TODAY Sports' Christine Brennan says the three-day extravaganza has become a national pastime

• David Stern let Metta World Peace off too lightly

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:26 am

  David Stern lowered the boom with his words, but not with his actions against Metta World Peace

• Brennan: Summitt forever changed the game, women's sports

  18 Apr 2012 | 11:54 pm

  Legacy of Pat Summitt's leadership through 38 seasons knows no bounds

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  Sports - Hiestand

• Hiestand: O'Brien to host Olympics for first time since 2004

  15 May 2012 | 10:16 pm

  NBC turns to Pat O'Brien for its tennis coverage from Wimbledon.

• Hiestand: NBC needed more golf star power Sunday

  13 May 2012 | 8:34 pm

  Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson weren't in contention, which left the network scrambling to keep the final round of the TPC interesting.

• Hiestand: Jason La Canfora supplants Charley Casserly at CBS

  10 May 2012 | 10:21 pm

  Jason La Canfora will join CBS on July 1 from NFL Network and replace Charley Casserly, whose contract was not renewed

• Stephen A. Smith will be Skip Bayless' foil

  8 May 2012 | 7:39 pm

  USA TODAY Sports' Michael Hiestand talked to ESPN's Smith, who will join First Take on June 4

• Feud KO'd between Mayweather, Merchant

  6 May 2012 | 10:34 pm

  Larry Merchant said it was "understandable people could be skeptical or cynical" about his feud with Floyd Mayweather Jr. evaporating.

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  Sports - McCarthy

• Critics: Tiger Woods bogeys video Q&A session

  1 May 2012 | 7:10 pm

  Tiger Woods is being ripped by critics for spurning the news media in favor of his own online video Q&A

• Shaq, Barkley, Magic: Derrick Rose knee injury ruins Bulls

  29 Apr 2012 | 8:38 pm

  "This kills their championship aspirations," says Sir Charles, as he and other NBA TV analysts assess the impact of Saturday's ligament tear

• NFL schedule: Showdowns will start season right

  18 Apr 2012 | 1:04 pm

  The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants are sure to draw big TV audiences.

• TV executives thrilled with Tiger Woods' performance

  4 Mar 2012 | 11:04 pm

  Welcome back Tiger Woods, the TV sports world missed you badly

• Super Bowl media day has something for all

  29 Jan 2012 | 7:33 pm

  Media day has turned into much more, with analysts, reporters, athletes and others vying for attention

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  Sports - Woodlief

• Eight players break out from the NHL draft pack

  16 May 2012 | 12:56 pm

  Nail Yakupov is followed by seven skilled players who could go in any order depending on team needs.

• Defensemen rule draft class, but no stars

  22 Apr 2012 | 4:17 pm

  It has become pretty clear that the defense crop is the strength of this year's group.

• Perhaps playoffs can salvage bad NHL draft season

  19 Mar 2012 | 10:08 am

  We're down to hoping that this year's playoffs can save what has been a near disastrous prospect season so far.

• European forwards outshine North Americans in skill

  24 Feb 2012 | 11:54 am

  Without Europe, there would not be a single skilled forward to watch in this entire draft class.

• World juniors great for hockey and for prospects

  20 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm

  In a rare sporting event that actually lived up to the hype, the 2012 world junior championships provided some heart-pounding drama.

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• JFK Airport trains employees to be nice

  16 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  John F. Kennedy International Airport is teaching some of its employees how to be N.I.C.E.

• Vegas on Lake Erie? Cleveland gets a casino

  16 May 2012 | 11:45 am

  A new casino opened in Cleveland this week under a new law permitting legal gaming venues in Ohio.

• New Oceania Cruises ship no copy of sister

  16 May 2012 | 11:41 am

  The 1,250-passenger Riviera sets sail today on its maiden voyage.

• British Airways upgrades in-flight service

  16 May 2012 | 11:11 am

  Passengers on British Airways will see some major in-flight changes within the next couple of years: better food, upgraded cabins.

• Atlanta airport opens Maynard Jackson international terminal

  16 May 2012 | 8:12 am

  Atlanta airport opens a new, $1.4 billion international terminal that the city calls its "new front door" for the world.

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• JFK Airport trains employees to be nice

  16 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  John F. Kennedy International Airport is teaching some of its employees how to be N.I.C.E.

• British Airways upgrades in-flight service

  16 May 2012 | 11:11 am

  Passengers on British Airways will see some major in-flight changes within the next couple of years: better food, upgraded cabins.

• Live from Atlanta's new international terminal

  16 May 2012 | 7:59 am

  Atlanta opens its new its long-awaited Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal today, a move that local officials say will cement the world's ...

• Atlanta: New international terminal opens

  16 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  The world's busiest airport gets bigger today when Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens its international terminal.

• Virgin Atlantic to allow cellphone calls

  15 May 2012 | 3:02 pm

  On some Virgin Atlantic planes, you'll be able to phone home from 35,000-feet in the air.

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• Meeting planners optimistic on hotel functions

  16 May 2012 | 7:31 am

  A poll of meeting planners shows new optimism about the number business-related gatherings being planned.

• Sheraton launches 'Social Hour' wine tastings

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Starwood's Sheraton chain is launching a wine-tasting hour as well as a new wine menu curated by Wine Spectator, the wine lover's bible.

• Some travelers ask, 'Where's Whole Foods?'

  15 May 2012 | 11:44 am

  A surprising number of people sometimes pick their hotels based on proximity to a Whole Foods or other specialty supermarket.

• Hanoi hotel to open bunker to tourists

  15 May 2012 | 6:53 am

  Hanoi's landmark Sofitel hotel plans to open the secret, war-time bunker to tourists next month.

• Gaylord resort opens new outdoor venue

  15 May 2012 | 5:41 am

  The Gaylord National Resort debuted RiverView Terrace, its 15,000-square-foot outdoor event space on the Potomac River.

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• JFK Airport trains employees to be nice

  16 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  John F. Kennedy International Airport is teaching some of its employees how to be N.I.C.E.

• Vegas on Lake Erie? Cleveland gets a casino

  16 May 2012 | 11:45 am

  A new casino opened in Cleveland this week under a new law permitting legal gaming venues in Ohio.

• New Oceania Cruises ship no copy of sister

  16 May 2012 | 11:41 am

  The 1,250-passenger Riviera sets sail today on its maiden voyage.

• British Airways upgrades in-flight service

  16 May 2012 | 11:11 am

  Passengers on British Airways will see some major in-flight changes within the next couple of years: better food, upgraded cabins.

• Atlanta airport opens Maynard Jackson international terminal

  16 May 2012 | 8:12 am

  Atlanta airport opens a new, $1.4 billion international terminal that the city calls its "new front door" for the world.

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• New Oceania Cruises ship no copy of sister

  16 May 2012 | 11:41 am

  The 1,250-passenger Riviera sets sail today on its maiden voyage.

• Elderly couple kicked off luxury cruise ship

  16 May 2012 | 6:34 am

  One of the passengers on the Seabourn vessel reportedly refused to attend a safety drill.

• Two more 'suite ships' for river line Avalon

  15 May 2012 | 11:26 am

  The 166-passenger Avalon Vista and 135-passenger Avalon Visionary will sail in Europe.

• Photo tour: The Caribbean-based Carnival Valor

  15 May 2012 | 5:59 am

  The 2,974-passenger Carnival vessel sails year-round out of Miami.

• New Carnival cruise ship on the way

  14 May 2012 | 11:34 am

  The 3,690-passenger Carnival Breeze completed sea trials in recent days, a major milestone.

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• Wife of ex-Syracuse coach Bernie Fine to sue ESPN for libel

  16 May 2012 | 2:31 pm

  Says network "destroyed" her reputation "in an attempt to capitalize financially in the tragic wake of the Penn State Abuse Scandal."

• Lawrie tirade raises questions for umps, fans

  16 May 2012 | 2:28 pm

  Brett Lawrie can expect a suspension. But there remains plenty to quibble about in the aftermath of his tirade Tuesday night.

• Pacers' Larry Bird named NBA Executive of the Year

  16 May 2012 | 2:22 pm

  Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird is the NBA Executive of the Year and the only one to also have won coach of the year and MVP honors.

• Column: Staples Center goes madcap over sports

  16 May 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Los Angeles' Staples Center will host six sports events over the next four days, and there's one man at the epicenter of it all.

• Lakers Devin Ebanks, Andrew Bynum fined by NBA

  16 May 2012 | 1:49 pm

  The NBA fined Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum for their actions related to Monday's 119-90 loss to the Thunder.

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• British Airways upgrades in-flight service

  16 May 2012 | 11:11 am

  Passengers on British Airways will see some major in-flight changes within the next couple of years: better food, upgraded cabins.

• Atlanta airport opens Maynard Jackson international terminal

  16 May 2012 | 8:12 am

  Atlanta airport opens a new, $1.4 billion international terminal that the city calls its "new front door" for the world.

• Live from Atlanta's new international terminal

  16 May 2012 | 7:59 am

  Atlanta opens its new its long-awaited Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal today, a move that local officials say will cement the world's ...

• UK airport delays blamed on wind, short staffing

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Blame the government. Blame airline schedules. Blame the wind.

• Bolivia's main private airline AeroSur in doubt

  16 May 2012 | 5:53 am

  Bolivia's principal privately owned airline, AeroSur, was down to a single domestic route Monday and hoping for an infusion of capital to stave ...

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  A new casino opened in Cleveland this week under a new law permitting legal gaming venues in Ohio.

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  Rail fans across the country will celebrate National Train Day with exhibits and activities at train depots across the country.

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• Jennifer Lopez, Rodrigo Santoro are 'Expecting' great things

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  The tastelessness is rampant and the humor is uneven, but the Sacha Baron Cohen film has its moments of slyly clever satire.

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• For top-rated CBS, the fall lineup is 'Elementary'

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  The network adds three new dramas and a comedy to its already strong schedule.

• Bardot offers herself for 'Whale Wars' star

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• 'Turf' amazes on 'America's Got Talent'

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• Critic's Corner Wednesday: 'Suburgatory,' 'Criminal Minds'

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• 'Mad Men' fans focus on the food

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• 'SNL' to show backstage footage

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  This weekend's season finale tries something new with live backstage video.

• New game tests your summer movie knowledge

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• Watch PBS' Johnny Carson doc online

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• Underwood gets second week at No. 1

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  Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" fended off Adele's "21" to hold on to the top spot on The Billboard 200 for a second week.

• Adam Lambert's 'Trespassing': tracy by track

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• Pia Toscano's the L.A. Kings' lucky charm

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• For Jai Pausch, 'New Dreams' in wake of grief

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• 'The Dictator' storms Cannes on a camel

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• SXSW 2012: Festival-ending bash has R.E.M. member sightings

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• Crews working to contain fire near Ariz. mining town

  16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm

  Firefighters in Arizona worked through the night to prevent a wildfire from spreading.

• Hurricane Andrew remembered at storm conference

  16 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  Florida's emergency managers are preparing for the upcoming tropical storm season by reexamining the lessons learned from Hurricane Andrew.

• Tropical Storm Aletta weakens in the Pacific

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  Tropical Storm Aletta is weakening is it spins far out over the Pacific.

• Spring in America: Elgin, Texas

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• Crews working to contain fire near Ariz. mining town

  16 May 2012 | 12:16 pm

  Firefighters in Arizona worked through the night to prevent a wildfire from spreading.

• Hurricane Andrew remembered at storm conference

  16 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  Florida's emergency managers are preparing for the upcoming tropical storm season by reexamining the lessons learned from Hurricane Andrew.

• Tropical Storm Aletta weakens in the Pacific

  16 May 2012 | 11:12 am

  Tropical Storm Aletta is weakening is it spins far out over the Pacific.

• Spring in America: Elgin, Texas

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Winter rains brought back a thick clover crop to Elgin, Texas, after a devastating southern drought.

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  15 May 2012 | 2:37 pm

  Companies in the Joplin region that make storm shelters are overwhelmed with work.