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Obama: U.S. developing new sanctions for Iran
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Dubai tower shut after visitors stuck in elevator
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U.S. Army closes in on south Afghan town
9 Feb 2010 | 11:09 amU.S. Army soldiers launched a major operation Tuesday in support of a planned U.S.-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled ... -
Newark airport breach suspect pleads not guilty
9 Feb 2010 | 10:31 amA Rutgers University graduate student accused of triggering worldwide flight delays has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming ...
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Outspoken gay activist called back to active Army duty
9 Feb 2010 | 11:45 amLt. Dan Choi, an openly gay Iraq veteran who has been an outspoken opponent of the U.S. military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, has been called back to active duty, The Advocate reports. -
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Pranksters track Google Street View car to add obscene gestures
9 Feb 2010 | 10:35 amAt a time when the German goverment is expressing concern over Google's 360-degree Street Views camera, some Berlin pranksters used a GPS device to follow one Google car to add obscene gestures, including a flash of underwear. -
Thousands of dinosaur footprints reported found in China
9 Feb 2010 | 9:20 amChinese archaeologists say they have discovered more than 3,000 fossilized dinosaur footprints in the eastern province of Shandong, the Xinhua news agency reports. -
Britain to replace backless hospital gown with designer version
9 Feb 2010 | 7:59 amBritish hospitals will replace the traditional -- and often embarrasssing -- backless hospital gowns with a new style created by one of the world's top designers, the BBC reports.
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Growing up with technology, 'iGeneration' kids multi-task, connect
9 Feb 2010 | 12:40 pmMove over, Millennials. A new generation is in town, and its young people are being shaped by technology like never before. -
Mid-Atlantic braces for second snowstorm
9 Feb 2010 | 12:37 pmStarting tonight, snow forecast to hit Eastern cities still digging out from a weekend wallop could keep some people stuck at ... -
Two cribs recalled after 3 infant deaths
9 Feb 2010 | 12:26 pmGovernment safety officials Tuesday announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart ... -
Police: N.H. man who took over Clinton office on the run
9 Feb 2010 | 12:25 pmNew Hampshire authorities say the man who took hostages at a Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign office in 2007 has ... -
Death of Nancy Kerrigan's father ruled a homicide
9 Feb 2010 | 11:16 amThe death of the father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was ruled a homicide Tuesday when an autopsy showed he died of a heart ...
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Obama: U.S. developing new sanctions for Iran
9 Feb 2010 | 11:55 amThe United States is developing a "significant regime of sanctions" after Iran apparently spurned an offer to negotiate over ... -
Debate over blood samples from babies
9 Feb 2010 | 10:26 amA critical safety net for babies -- that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. -- is facing an ethics attack. -
FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
9 Feb 2010 | 8:39 amThe Food and Drug Administration is working with doctors and medical manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure ... -
Rep. John Murtha dead at 77
8 Feb 2010 | 11:54 pmRep. John Murtha, a decorated Vietnam combat veteran and critic of the Iraq war, died Monday of complications from gall bladder ... -
Could Toyota's connections help it weather investigations?
8 Feb 2010 | 9:42 pmWill Toyota's connections with lawmakers and lobbyists pay off as it tries to limit fallout from its recalls?
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Germany loses top exporter crown to China
9 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pmGermany's multi-year reign as the world's No. 1 exporter is officially over, with the crown formally passing to rising Asian ... -
Dubai tower shut after visitors stuck in elevator
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U.S. Army closes in on south Afghan town
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U.N. slams Haitian hospitals for charging
9 Feb 2010 | 10:20 amThe United Nations has warned that it will cut off shipments of free medicine beginning immediately to any Haitian hospitals ... -
New lawyer in Haiti case: Missionaries acted with 'heart'
9 Feb 2010 | 10:14 amNewly appointed lawyers for the U.S. missionaries accused of child trafficking emerged from a court hearing Monday and said their ...
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Are 'good without God' studies an attack on your faith?
9 Feb 2010 | 10:54 amDo you feel attacked for your religious beliefs? Do you consider popular views that people can be good without God as a direct hit on the moral system you treasure? A new study suggests faith is optional to moral development but that doesn't mean believers will agree -- or feel less attacked. -
Muslims seek probe of mayor's 'Christian community' remarks
8 Feb 2010 | 1:46 pmA Muslim group filed a federal civil rights complaint Friday after a Southern California mayor remarked that he was "growing a Christian community" in a state of the city address last week. -
Baptist initiative floods Texas with Bible CDs
8 Feb 2010 | 1:25 pmThe largest state Baptist group in the United States wants Jesus Christ's message of hope heard in every home in Texas all 9 million of them within the next two months. -
Pope's letter to Irish condemns clergy sex abuse
8 Feb 2010 | 8:50 amPope Benedict XVI condemned the abuse of children by priests Monday, saying the church will never stop deploring such behavior. -
Don't kill U.S. gays, lock them up: Family groups
8 Feb 2010 | 5:31 amLeaders from the Family Research Council and the American Family Association wouldn't go as far as Uganda's kill-the-gays bill. But they said last week that homosexual behavior, like shooting up illegal drugs, should be outlawed in USA, according "Christianity Today."
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U.S. colleges court Hispanic families using espanol
8 Feb 2010 | 3:15 pmFor some Hispanic students, navigating the college application process can be a double-whammy: Balancing high school coursework with essays ... -
Q&A: College gender gap has far-reaching consequences
8 Feb 2010 | 2:57 pmRichard Whitmire, author of Why Boys Fail, talks about how lopsided enrollment came about and what should be done about it. -
Leader of Ohio State, biggest U.S. campus, takes on tenure
5 Feb 2010 | 12:14 pmThe leader of the country's largest university thinks it's time to re-examine how professors are awarded tenure, a type of job-for-life protection ... -
Alumni gifts to colleges decline
5 Feb 2010 | 12:12 pmFewer alumni contributed to their undergraduate alma maters last year, and those who gave, gave less, a survey says. -
Obama wants to raise the bar of No Child Left Behind law
4 Feb 2010 | 12:49 pmThe Obama administration will seek Congress' help in overhauling a key part of the 8-year-old No Child Left Behind education law.
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Officials: Champion Maine elm was 217 years old
4 Feb 2010 | 4:59 pmThe giant tree nicknamed "Herbie" New England's champion elm was 217 years old when it was cut down, the Maine Forest Service ... -
Vote for the dog breed you like best
28 Jan 2010 | 1:20 pmAmerican Kennel Club dog registration statistics for 2009 are out, and they show these as the ten most popular purebred dogs. ... -
Dog adrift on ice saved from Baltic Sea
28 Jan 2010 | 10:24 amA frightened, shivering dog has been rescued from the Baltic Sea after floating alone on an ice floe 15 miles off the Polish ... -
PETA proposes robotic groundhog for festival
27 Jan 2010 | 8:14 amAn animal rights group wants organizers of Pennsylvania's Groundhog Day festival to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a robotic ... -
Working like a dog: Pets brighten up the biz for owners
26 Jan 2010 | 5:33 pmForget Wal-Mart greeters, meet four dogs who are the official greeters at their owners' businesses.
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Growing up with technology, 'iGeneration' kids multi-task, connect
9 Feb 2010 | 12:40 pmMove over, Millennials. A new generation is in town, and its young people are being shaped by technology like never before. -
USDA tightens requirements to assure school lunch safety
9 Feb 2010 | 12:01 pmThe U.S. Department of Agriculture announced sweeping steps Thursday to "assure the safety and quality of food" purchased for ... -
Debate over blood samples from babies
9 Feb 2010 | 10:26 amA critical safety net for babies -- that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. -- is facing an ethics attack. -
FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans
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Michelle Obama aims to end child obesity in a generation
8 Feb 2010 | 11:09 pmToday the first lady launches Let's Move, a campaign to help parents deal with the national health crisis of childhood obesity.
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Debate on war on terror — Our view: National security team fails to inspire confidence
8 Feb 2010 | 9:22 pmOur view on war on terror: National security team fails to inspire confidence Officials’ handling of Christmas Day attack looks like amateur hour. Ever since the botched Christmas Day plot to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner, the Obama administration's national... -
Opposing view: 'We need no lectures'
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Our opinion: Saints salve city's psyche
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Column: We need two school systems
8 Feb 2010 | 9:16 pmWe need two school systems Education in America could use a big dose of innovation. How about one public school system for employees, and another for entrepreneurs? By Robert Kiyosaki In the summer of 1932, presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt... -
Column: No good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers
8 Feb 2010 | 9:15 pmNo good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers By DeWayne Wickham I hope this isn't what people mean by a "colorblind society." When the Department of Labor announced that the unemployment rate fell from 10% to 9.7% in January,...
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Debate on war on terror — Our view: National security team fails to inspire confidence
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Opposing view: 'We need no lectures'
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Our opinion: Saints salve city's psyche
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Column: We need two school systems
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Column: No good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers
8 Feb 2010 | 9:15 pmNo good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers By DeWayne Wickham I hope this isn't what people mean by a "colorblind society." When the Department of Labor announced that the unemployment rate fell from 10% to 9.7% in January,...
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Debate on war on terror — Our view: National security team fails to inspire confidence
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Opposing view: 'We need no lectures'
8 Feb 2010 | 9:21 pmCorrection An earlier version of this Opposing View stated that reading rights to suspects became standard FBI policy under Michael Mukasey. In fact the long-standing policy was reaffirmed under Mukasey, who was President Bush's attorney general. The text has been... -
Our opinion: Saints salve city's psyche
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Column: We need two school systems
8 Feb 2010 | 9:16 pmWe need two school systems Education in America could use a big dose of innovation. How about one public school system for employees, and another for entrepreneurs? By Robert Kiyosaki In the summer of 1932, presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt... -
Column: No good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers
8 Feb 2010 | 9:15 pmNo good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers By DeWayne Wickham I hope this isn't what people mean by a "colorblind society." When the Department of Labor announced that the unemployment rate fell from 10% to 9.7% in January,...
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Debate on war on terror — Our view: National security team fails to inspire confidence
8 Feb 2010 | 9:22 pmOur view on war on terror: National security team fails to inspire confidence Officials’ handling of Christmas Day attack looks like amateur hour. Ever since the botched Christmas Day plot to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner, the Obama administration's national... -
Opposing view: 'We need no lectures'
8 Feb 2010 | 9:21 pmCorrection An earlier version of this Opposing View stated that reading rights to suspects became standard FBI policy under Michael Mukasey. In fact the long-standing policy was reaffirmed under Mukasey, who was President Bush's attorney general. The text has been... -
Our opinion: Saints salve city's psyche
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Column: We need two school systems
8 Feb 2010 | 9:16 pmWe need two school systems Education in America could use a big dose of innovation. How about one public school system for employees, and another for entrepreneurs? By Robert Kiyosaki In the summer of 1932, presidential candidate Franklin Delano Roosevelt... -
Column: No good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers
8 Feb 2010 | 9:15 pmNo good news for blacks in latest jobless numbers By DeWayne Wickham I hope this isn't what people mean by a "colorblind society." When the Department of Labor announced that the unemployment rate fell from 10% to 9.7% in January,...
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Poll: Tea Party candidates come in last
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Cook moves Murtha's district to 'tossup' category
9 Feb 2010 | 6:07 amThe passing of Rep. John Murtha means a more competitive race in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district. That became official Monday night when the Cook Political Report moved the district from "likely Democratic" to "toss up." -
House postpones Tuesday votes
8 Feb 2010 | 3:43 pmWith more snow in the forecast, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says now that there will be no House votes on Tuesday. -
Rep. John Murtha is dead
8 Feb 2010 | 11:44 amPennsylvania Rep. John Murtha -- the first Vietnam combat veteran elected to Congress -- died this afternoon, following complications from recent gallbladder surgery -
Poll: Special interest influence on the rise
8 Feb 2010 | 9:45 amIndependent voters, the key to President Barack Obama's election, now think that the influence of special interests in Washington has increased under Obama, according to a new poll by Democrat pollster Stan Greenberg.
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Obama: Republican health care ideas must meet certain goals
9 Feb 2010 | 10:55 amPresident Obama said today he will consider any Republican health care ideas, as long as they address the goals contained in the Democratic plans already passed by the House and Senate. -
White House's civil rights concert moved up
9 Feb 2010 | 10:28 amThe coming snowstorm has forced its first White House schedule change: A concert of songs and readings from the civil rights movement of the 1960s has been moved from Wednesday to tonight. -
Republicans say they'll work with Obama on GOP ideas
9 Feb 2010 | 9:36 amRepublican leaders said today they can work with President Obama on a variety of items -- all of which happened to be long-time Republican proposals. -
Obama nominees get released from senator's holds
9 Feb 2010 | 8:12 amAs President Obama meets with Republican leaders at the White House this morning, he's already made progress one goal of the meeting: Getting more of his appointees confirmed by the Senate. -
Obama: Let's move forward in a bipartisan fashion
9 Feb 2010 | 7:40 amAll smiles -- so far -- at today's first big bipartisan sit-down since the power shift in Washington, D.C.
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Paulson, Buffett agree: U.S. may profit from bank bailout
9 Feb 2010 | 12:27 pmFormer Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson predicted the U.S. government will regain every penny given to the nation's banks during ... -
Two cribs recalled after 3 infant deaths
9 Feb 2010 | 12:26 pmGovernment safety officials Tuesday announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart ... -
Stocks climb amid hopes for Greece debt assistance; Dow above 10,000
9 Feb 2010 | 11:41 amStocks rose Tuesday as hopes grow the European Union will help Greece with its growing debt burden -
Job openings plunged by one-quarter last year
9 Feb 2010 | 11:02 amFinding a job got much tougher last year, as the number of available openings fell by nearly one quarter. -
Toyota recalls 2010 Prius worldwide; Corolla probed
9 Feb 2010 | 9:58 amToyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems the latest in a string ...
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Test Drive: MazdaSpeed3 is a buggy that begs to zoom
5 Feb 2010 | 1:34 pmMazdaSpeed3 is a blazing buggy that's agreeable and accommodating in the daily schlep. At under $24,000 it's a high-performance bargain. -
Review: Cadillac CTS sport wagon is just so darn likable
22 Jan 2010 | 4:54 pmThe Cadillac CTS sport wagon, new to the CTS line for 2010, is unusually appealing. -
Jeep's updated Patriot crossover SUV is better, but ...
14 Jan 2010 | 9:33 pmChrysler's done a lot of work upgrading the Jeep Patriot small crossover SUV that went on sale in 2007. -
Toyota pulls off a nifty minivan revamp with 2011 Sienna
8 Jan 2010 | 4:56 pmInto the hidebound minivan world, equally conservative Toyota strides with radical gait. -
Hyundai Tucson proves it's time to buy a Hyundai
18 Dec 2009 | 12:32 pmThe styling of the 2010 Hyundai Tucson is dramatic. The rest of it works, too, especially the four-cylinder engine.
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Consider FICO score before closing that credit card account
9 Feb 2010 | 12:01 pmClosing a credit card account, while emotionally satisfying, could hurt your credit score. -
How to make your donations to Haiti charities count
5 Feb 2010 | 8:05 amThe most efficient way to give is online, says Ken Berger, president of Charity Navigator. -
Turning your tax refund into an I Bond may be a smooth move
25 Jan 2010 | 11:50 pmNo question, resolutions are hard to keep. But if you're serious about saving money, consider starting with your tax refund. This year, you'll have a new option that could eliminate the temptation to spend your refund check. When you file your 2009 tax return, you can arrange to use all or a portion of your refund to buy inflation-adjusted Savings Bonds, or I Bonds. -
Doing taxes may not be fun, but at least it can be free to e-file
22 Jan 2010 | 7:35 amTaxpayers who file returns early are usually motivated by a desire to get refunds as quickly as possible, and that desire will be particularly strong this year. In more prosperous times, a big tax refund meant a trip to Disney World; these days, it's a mortgage payment. -
How to pick a tax preparer: Steps to take to protect yourself
18 Jan 2010 | 8:56 amIf you ask your barber for a trim and end up with a buzz cut, your hair will grow back in a few months. But if an inept tax preparer makes a hash out of your tax return, the repercussions could haunt you for years.
- USA Today: Investing by John Waggoner
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Municipal bond funds look tempting if you can take risk
4 Feb 2010 | 5:51 pmEven though many state budgets are disasters, you might be able to make good money from municipal bonds if you can stomach the risks. -
Build a ladder of CDs, bonds to reach for higher yields
29 Jan 2010 | 6:08 amThe income you get from safe, reliable investments today would fit into an ant's thimble, with room left over for three grains of rice and a calculator. -
How to tailor your investments to cut your 2010 tax burden
28 Jan 2010 | 6:46 pmFortunately, 2009's tax season will soon be over. But if you want to avoid tax pains next year, you have to start now. -
Exchange traded funds are a low-cost way to build portfolio
21 Jan 2010 | 8:52 pmYou're so cheap you haven't picked up a check since the Taft administration. But in investing, that's not a bad thing. And today, you can cobble together a portfolio of exchange traded funds for less than a bag of second-hand mice. -
Those who dived into bond funds due for splash of reality
8 Jan 2010 | 12:26 pmRight now, there is no good reason to own a bond fund, whether you're looking for income or an investment that will moderate the stock market's downturns. You're better off owning short-term Treasuries or buying bank CDs.
- USA Today: Small Business by Steve Strauss
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4 questions that will help you reinvent your business
7 Feb 2010 | 9:53 pmQ: Steve I saw you on TV discussing how a woman who owned a cookie business reinvented it by tapping the wholesale market. In this economy, I bet there are a lot of people who would like to reinvent their business, but going wholesale is not a viable option. I am a lawyer for instance. So how do the rest of us reinvent our business? William -
Ask an Expert: Now's the time to start your own business
1 Feb 2010 | 11:30 amMore than 1 million U.S. households now receive reports on how their energy consumption compares with their neighbors as utilities encourage conservation, some with smiley faces for those doing well. -
Ask an Expert: Want hot tips on selling? We can't do this all day
24 Jan 2010 | 11:49 pmQ: Hey Steve, I was hoping you could answer a question for me. A while ago, I bought a food chopper from some guy on TV. Yesterday I bought a ladder. A ladder! Why are these infomercials so good at selling stuff we don't need? Scott -
Ask an Expert: Stay vigilant to steer clear of cybercrooks
20 Jan 2010 | 8:25 amQ: Steve Recently, my Facebook account was hacked and "I" sent out an inappropriate blast to all of my friends, customers, etc. It ended up that I had to delete my account and send out an email explaining what happened to a lot of people. Very embarrassing. Please warn your readers about online fraud. It can happen to you. Aaron -
Ask an Expert: Digging out of debt takes time, dedication
11 Jan 2010 | 4:59 pmQ: Over the past 18 months, we have piled up quite a bit of debt. Most of it is on our credit cards trying to keep business creditors paid and what not. I don't think I need to file bankruptcy. Is there some other way to get out from under?
- USA Today: Ask Matt About Stocks by Matt Krantz
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Marvel-Disney: Takeover value can vary if stock is in the deal
8 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmQ: Why did shares of Marvel Entertainment float up to more than $54 a share when the comic company was being bought by Disney (DIS) for about $50 a share? -
Some points to ponder before you start day trading stocks
7 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmQ: What is the minimum time I must hold a stock before I can sell it? Are there any penalties associated with buying and selling a stock in one day? -
529 college savings plans give your investments a 15% edge
4 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmQ: We're looking to invest in stocks so we can afford to put our baby in college in 17 years. Should I be trying to pick great individual stocks in a taxable account or is there a better way? -
Mutual funds or ETFs: How to decide for new investors
3 Feb 2010 | 9:01 pmQ: Are exchange-traded funds (ETFs) a good idea for new investors looking to invest a little bit every three months? -
Inflation threat shouldn't derail your asset allocation for bonds
2 Feb 2010 | 9:29 pmQ: I try to split my portfolio into thirds: bonds, value stocks and growth stocks. Is it foolish to keep buying bond funds with looming inflation?
- USA Today: Small Business by Gladys Edmunds
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Tightrope: Retirees, put your experience to work
3 Feb 2010 | 12:48 amHi, Gladys, I'm 73 years young and I need to make money to supplement my Social Security. I would like to try selling the fire extinguishers that you talked about in your book. -
Tightrope: Are you really listening to your workers?
26 Jan 2010 | 10:52 pmDear Gladys, I am an entrepreneur; lately I've been having trouble communicating with my employees. Last week, an employee burst into tears while I was addressing a mistake that she had made on a proposal she sent to a potential client. -
Tightrope: Afraid of success? You make failure an easy option
20 Jan 2010 | 12:03 amHello Gladys, I have a very strong desire to start my own business in interior decorating but I constantly avoid pursuing this dream. I can't understand why I do this, part of it may be fear, but I don't know exactly what I'm afraid of. Have you experienced this type of "paralysis" or do you know of someone who has? If so, how did you overcome this obstacle? I feel that once I tackle this problem, I will be on a roll and things will work out. Thank you, Shebra -
Tightrope: Just starting out? Be careful of the advice you get
13 Jan 2010 | 3:35 pmWhat is an entrepreneur? What kind of help and information does an entrepreneur need to get a business up and running? And what kind of help and information does an entrepreneur need to keep things running smoothly? -
Tightrope: Remember, focus on those small successes
6 Jan 2010 | 3:23 amHi, Gladys, My goal for this New Year is to open a coffee shop. I can't figure out how to compete with a company like Starbucks.
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Growing up with technology, 'iGeneration' kids multi-task, connect
9 Feb 2010 | 12:40 pmMove over, Millennials. A new generation is in town, and its young people are being shaped by technology like never before. -
Scientists celebrate evolution on Darwin's birthday
9 Feb 2010 | 9:26 amDarwin Day came in a big way last year with hundreds of Feb. 12 celebrations noting the bicentennial birthday of evolution's ... -
'Dante's Inferno' represents one hell of a video-game concept
9 Feb 2010 | 7:13 amThe 14th-century epic poem has stirred imaginations for centuries. Now, video-game designers are using it for inspiration, too. -
Google cuts fee to break Nexus One contract
9 Feb 2010 | 4:56 amGoogle Inc. has lowered by $200 the fee it charges customers who break a standard two-year contract for its new Nexus One phone ... -
Stimulus funds for high-speed Internet access tangled up
8 Feb 2010 | 11:09 pmInterest in the $7.2 billion for high-speed Internet in the stimulus package, and objections from providers, overwhelm the agencies ...
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President Obama kills NASA's moon mission plans
9 Feb 2010 | 9:30 amPresident Obama is redirecting America's space program, killing NASA's $100 billion plans to return astronauts to the moon and using much of that money for new rocket technology research. -
Scientists celebrate evolution on Darwin's birthday
9 Feb 2010 | 9:26 amDarwin Day came in a big way last year with hundreds of Feb. 12 celebrations noting the bicentennial birthday of evolution's icon all over the globe. -
New federal climate change agency proposed
8 Feb 2010 | 10:20 amThe Obama administration on Monday proposed a new agency to study and report on the changing climate. -
Space shuttle blasts off on last night flight
8 Feb 2010 | 8:58 amSpace shuttle Endeavour is rocketing toward the space station on one of the shuttle program's last scheduled missions. -
Explorers' century-old whisky found in Antarctic
5 Feb 2010 | 2:39 pmThis Scotch has been on the rocks for a century.
- USA Today: Edward C. Baig
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Asus and Acer 3D laptops cool, but lack of content is a problem
4 Feb 2010 | 2:06 pmBoth the Asus G51J-3D and Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D attempt to duplicate the illusion of depth familiar to people who watch 3D movies. -
Nifty iPad looks like another hit for Apple
28 Jan 2010 | 1:29 pmThe iPad is Apple's newest iStar. That's the way it seems at first blush, anyway. The tablet computer that CEO Steve Jobs unveiled Wednesday is the machine that Apple's most loyal patrons have been pining for. It's light (under 1.5 pounds), slim (0.5 inches thick) and beautiful. -
At first glance, the nifty iPad is another hit for Apple
28 Jan 2010 | 9:06 amThe iPad is Apple's newest iStar. The tablet computer that CEO Steve Jobs unveiled Wednesday is light, slim and beautiful. -
Free Dragon app for iPhone, iPod Touch nails dictation
22 Jan 2010 | 12:21 pm"Memo to self: tell editors that my column this week is on dictation software for smart phones." -
Palm's new Pre Plus is a pretty cool tool
20 Jan 2010 | 6:33 pmThe hottest pocket computer for a time last year wasn't an iPhone, BlackBerry or Android device. It was the Palm Pre from Sprint. Despite the raves Pre received upon its debut in June, Palm's smartphone was overshadowed by a new iPhone and phones based on Google's mobile operating system.
- USA Today: Ginny Gudmundsen
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PBS Kids' teaches biology in an online game
4 Feb 2010 | 5:33 pmParents and teachers looking for a way to make learning biology fun for kids can find it in an outstanding free online game called Lifeboat to Mars. -
'Walk It Out' helps beat childhood obesity
28 Jan 2010 | 5:32 pmWith childhood obesity rates skyrocketing, it is not surprising that first lady Michelle Obama is launching a major initiative to combat this epidemic. Parents can add more exercise into their children's lives by turning to an unlikely source: the Nintendo Wii. -
Video game lets kids imagine being an artist
21 Jan 2010 | 5:32 pmAs school arts programs fall victim to budget cutting, parents can find some art instruction in an unlikely place: a video game. Imagine Artist combines a story about being an intern in an art studio with actual lessons about creating art. -
'Reader Rabbit' brings learning fun to Nintendo DS
14 Jan 2010 | 5:33 pmIn the 1990s, a whole generation of kids learned to read with the Reader Rabbit software titles. Now, a whole new generation can learn kindergarten skills with the brainy rabbit, just this time around they will be playing on the portable handheld Nintendo DS instead of on the computer. -
'My Musical World' teaches tots about mousing, music
31 Dec 2009 | 10:32 amIf you have a young child who is intrigued by all that computing that you do at home, you can turn that curiosity into a learning experience by downloading Giggles Computer Funtime for Baby: My Musical World onto your computer from www.giggles.net.
- USA Today: Marc Saltzman
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'MAG' brings worldwide warfare to the PS3
4 Feb 2010 | 5:32 pmIf you subscribe to the adage "the more, the merrier" or "bigger is better," then you should be plenty happy with Sony's MAG ("Massive Action Game"), a Sony PlayStation 3 exclusive that lets you battle with up to 256 players over the Internet in a number of near-future skirmishes. -
'Mass Effect 2' sets bar high for 2010
26 Jan 2010 | 12:01 amLet's get straight to the point, here. The sequel to 2007's critically-heralded Mass Effect role-playing game (RPG) and the second sci-fi epic in a planned trilogy is an early contender for the "must have" video game of the season. -
Try these downloadable puzzlers on your Nintendo DSi
14 Jan 2010 | 5:32 pmSure, it has two cameras and the ability to play digital music, but one of the best reasons to upgrade to the Nintendo DSi portable game system is the ability to download DSiWare titles via the Nintendo DSi Shop. -
New 'Silent Hill' delivers thrills and chills
24 Dec 2009 | 5:32 pmIt might be one of the last video games to trickle out of the gate in 2009, but Konami's Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is one of the best Nintendo Wii titles of the year if you're into scary stories, that is. -
'Avatar' game ultimately disappoints
10 Dec 2009 | 5:32 pmMore often than not, a video game based on a movie plays like a piece of merchandising, rather than delivering a quality entertainment experience on its own merit. There are some exceptions, of course, but most gamers will agree movie-based titles disappoint rather than impress.
- USA Today: Science Fair
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Congressional report: Natural gas cuts coal greenhouse gases
9 Feb 2010 | 11:56 amNatural gas could cut coal-fired power plants greenhouse gas emissions by 19%, concludes a Congressional report, helping cut U.S. contributions to climate change. -
Darwin holidays, climate mistakes and private space shuttles?
9 Feb 2010 | 9:46 amRegular Science Fair readers may notice that we rolled out a new look and some exciting new features this morning. -
Atlas V rocket poised for Wednesday launch, but weather iffy
9 Feb 2010 | 9:31 amAn Atlas V rocket carrying a NASA science satellite that will study the sun is poised for a 10:26 a.m. Eastern Wednesday launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, but the forecast is iffy. -
Haiti earthquake only moved half the fault
9 Feb 2010 | 9:06 amGeologists say beleaguered Haiti may still be waiting for the other shoe to drop, seismologically speaking. Analysis of high-resolution radar images shows that only half of the Enriquillo fault ruptured in the Jan. 12 quake that devastated the island nation's capital. -
Welcome to Science Fair
9 Feb 2010 | 8:45 amVisit Science Fair for your daily dose of scientific news, from dinosaurs to distant galaxies.
- USA Today: Technology Live
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Google adds Facebook-like features to Gmail
9 Feb 2010 | 11:00 amoogle Buzz is Google's attempt to bring Facebook like sharing to Google.The company introduced Buzz today, launching it in 1% of Gmail inboxes. It plans to will roll the service out to the majority of Gmail users within the week.Buzz is a way to share photos, videos, web links, status updates and conversations with friends, just like on Facebook.But your available crowd to share with is limited only to Gmail users. Unlike Facebook or Twitter, you don't have to sign up new friends or ask permis ... -
Coffee Break: Police relying on YouTube; Nexus One fees
9 Feb 2010 | 6:24 amCops using YouTube to find criminals; Google cuts fees to break Nexus One contract. -
Google to Facebook: Gmail can be social too
8 Feb 2010 | 12:47 pmGoogle this week is upgrading its Gmail program to add social media tools, similar to those found on Facebook, that incorporate photo and video sharing within the Gmail application. -
New Canon Rebel SLR camera to rival 7D for video
8 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pmCamera manufacturer Canon is introducing yet another new Rebel digital SLR -- one that at $800 sounds awfully close in feature sets to the $1,700 7D, a camera that is beloved by industry pros for its high-definition video capabilities. -
Allvoices aggregates grass-roots journalism
8 Feb 2010 | 11:49 amWhile the old media frets over its future in the digital age, a new media site is gaining steam from grass-roots journalism.
- USA Today: Sports
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6 NHL teams to open 2010-11 season in Europe
9 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pmSix NHL teams will open the 2010-11 season in Europe, the fourth straight year the league will begin play overseas. -
Marian Gaborik's knee cut by skate in Rangers practice
9 Feb 2010 | 12:04 pmNew York Rangers star Marian Gaborik left practice Tuesday after being cut on the right knee by goalie Henrik Lundqvist's skate. Gaborik, the ... -
Death of Nancy Kerrigan's father ruled a homicide
9 Feb 2010 | 11:16 amThe death of the father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was ruled a homicide Tuesday when an autopsy showed he died of a heart rhythm problem ... -
Top-ranked Kansas widens Big 12 gap, stifles No. 14 Texas
9 Feb 2010 | 10:38 amTexas coach Rick Barnes all but conceded that Kansas will win the Big 12 Conference championship in men's basketball. -
Lawmaker introduces bill to keep Cubs spring home in Arizona
9 Feb 2010 | 9:55 amAn Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill to raise money for a new spring training facility for the Chicago Cubs.
- USA Today: Game On
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Struggling Celtics to move Ray Allen?
9 Feb 2010 | 11:15 amHaving the least-productive season since you were a rookie 14 years ago watching your three-point shooting average fall nearly five percentage points under your career average has helped land Ray Allen in the NBA rumor mill. -
Solving Joe Mauer
9 Feb 2010 | 10:42 amSo you think you know how to defend Joe Mauer - the three-time American League batting champion and All-Star catcher who is one season from free agency? -
Some diamond notes to keep baseball fans warm
9 Feb 2010 | 7:39 amWith spring training starting next week, here are a few notes to keep you warm: -
Durant a key chapter in NBA labor story?
9 Feb 2010 | 6:51 amPro football has company when it comes to looming labor issues. -
Eye-opener: Swimsuits, Brees - and more Manning
9 Feb 2010 | 4:04 amDrew Brees is due in New Orleans for the start of today's downtown parade saluting the Super Bowl champion Saints (starts at 5 p.m. CT).
- USA Today: The Huddle
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Indianapolis Colts are early favorite to take home Super Bowl XLV title
8 Feb 2010 | 3:17 pmWell that was fast. Less than 24 hours after the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-27 to claim Super Bowl XLIV, betting website have already turned their attention to next season. -
Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees heads to New York for the 'Late Show with David Letterman'
8 Feb 2010 | 8:06 amJust one day after winning Super Bowl XLIV and claiming the game's MVP honors, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will head to New York for a taping of the Late Show with David Letterman. -
Saints' win over Colts in Super Bowl XLIV is most-watched television program ever
8 Feb 2010 | 7:58 amCBS' broadcast of Super Bowl XLIV, in which Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints toppled Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts for the frachise's first NFL championship, scored the highest television ratings in 23 years. -
Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi Trophy
8 Feb 2010 | 6:41 amFORT LAUDERDALE -- Little more than 12 hours after the New Orleans Saints won their first NFL championship by beating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, coach Sean Payton relayed the details of his joyous experience Monday morning. "This thing laid in my bed next to me last night," Payton said of the Lombardi Trophy, which he held at the podium in the NFL media center. "I probably drooled on it." -
Tracy Porter says Saints still feared Colts' Peyton Manning even after game-icing TD
8 Feb 2010 | 5:01 amMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The interception that Saints DB Tracy Porter returned for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday looked to be a game-icer.
- USA Today: NFL
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Browns release suspended wide receiver Donte' Stallworth
9 Feb 2010 | 9:15 amThe Browns have released wide receiver Donte' Stallworth. Stallworth was suspended for the 2009 season by NFL Commissioner Roger ... -
Indianapolis Colts' homecoming brings out 11 people to airport
9 Feb 2010 | 8:31 amThe end of the Indianapolis Colts' season came down to 11 people. Not the 11 players on the field during the Super Bowl, but ... -
NFL Replay: Aggressive tactics boost mighty Saints to first title
9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 amAlas, on the heels of the New Orleans Saints' 31-17 victory against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, one more installment ... -
Saints stump Colts 31-17 to win franchise's first Super Bowl title
8 Feb 2010 | 8:12 pmResilience wins. The New Orleans Saints and their dedicated fans are the emphatic embodiment of that idea, with the latest reminder ... -
Brees confirms his elite status with Super Bowl MVP effort
8 Feb 2010 | 11:59 amDrew Brees, a career underdog, outdueled Peyton Manning, the NFL's golden boy, lifting a franchise, a team and a city to once-unthinkable ...
- USA Today: AL Baseball
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Lawmaker introduces bill to keep Cubs spring home in Arizona
9 Feb 2010 | 9:55 amAn Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill to raise money for a new spring training facility for the Chicago Cubs. -
Mariners' ace Cliff Lee has minor foot surgery
8 Feb 2010 | 9:14 pmThe Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month. -
Schumaker avoids arbitration, agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals
8 Feb 2010 | 6:31 pmSecond baseman Skip Schumaker and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $4.7 million, two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. -
White Sox unretire Aparicio's No. 11 for Omar Vizquel
8 Feb 2010 | 4:09 pmOmar Vizquel will wear the No. 11 of former White Sox shortstop and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio this season. -
Yankees, OF Randy Winn finalize one-year, $1.1 million deal
8 Feb 2010 | 1:06 pmRandy Winn and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract.
- USA Today: NL Baseball
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Lawmaker introduces bill to keep Cubs spring home in Arizona
9 Feb 2010 | 9:55 amAn Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill to raise money for a new spring training facility for the Chicago Cubs. -
Mariners' ace Cliff Lee has minor foot surgery
8 Feb 2010 | 9:14 pmThe Seattle Mariners say left-hander Cliff Lee is recovering from minor left foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month. -
Schumaker avoids arbitration, agrees to 2-year deal with Cardinals
8 Feb 2010 | 6:31 pmSecond baseman Skip Schumaker and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $4.7 million, two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. -
White Sox unretire Aparicio's No. 11 for Omar Vizquel
8 Feb 2010 | 4:09 pmOmar Vizquel will wear the No. 11 of former White Sox shortstop and fellow Venezuelan Luis Aparicio this season. -
Yankees, OF Randy Winn finalize one-year, $1.1 million deal
8 Feb 2010 | 1:06 pmRandy Winn and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract.
- USA Today: NBA
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Injuries bench Bryant, Bynum; Lakers top Spurs anyway
9 Feb 2010 | 5:05 amPau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio ... -
Return of Vinsanity: Carter's 48 points lift Magic over Hornets
8 Feb 2010 | 11:09 pmVince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New ... -
Spinoff lets investors buy a stake in N.Y. Knicks, Rangers
8 Feb 2010 | 7:27 pmInvestors will get a chance to bet directly on the fortunes of the New York Knicks and Rangers and their home arena, Madison ... -
Snowed-out Hawks-Wizards game rescheduled for March 11
8 Feb 2010 | 5:09 pmThe snowed-out game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11. -
Clippers' Kaman to replace Blazers' Roy in NBA All-Star game
8 Feb 2010 | 5:07 pmLos Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman will replace the Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy in this weekend's All-Star game.
- USA Today: Boxing
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Edwin Valero stays unbeaten, eyes fight with Manny Pacquiao
7 Feb 2010 | 6:56 amEdwin Valero of Venezuela retained his WBC lightweight belt by stopping Mexico's Antonio DeMarco on Saturday night. -
Adamek beats Estrada before adoring crowd in New Jersey
7 Feb 2010 | 6:37 amTomasz Adamek beat Jason Estrada by unanimous decision in a heavyweight fight in his return to the Prudential Center on Saturday ... -
Former champ Glen Johnson stops Mack in 6th round
6 Feb 2010 | 10:27 amFormer IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson stopped Yusaf Mack at 2:21 of the sixth round Friday night. -
Mark Coleman's trek leads him back to UFC, bout with Couture
4 Feb 2010 | 10:43 pmMark Coleman is 45. He started his MMA career in 1996, winning UFC tournaments and a heavyweight belt along with a championship ... -
Lefty Edwin Valero puts perfect record on line to defend belt
4 Feb 2010 | 8:16 pmWhat makes Edwin Valero intriguing is his style and his flaws.
- USA Today: College Sports
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Judge approves ex-UCLA star Ed O'Bannon's lawsuit against NCAA
9 Feb 2010 | 11:56 amA U.S. District Court judge in San Francisco has denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a class-action antitrust lawsuit on behalf ... -
Bob Knight will speak at Trine University's commencement
9 Feb 2010 | 9:33 amFormer Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight will return to the state this spring to be the commencement speaker at Trine University. ... -
Boston College beats Boston U. for 58th Beanpot hockey title
8 Feb 2010 | 9:32 pmBarry Almeida scored to give Boston College a three-goal, third-period lead and the Eagles held off a late charge from Boston ... -
Wisconsin rallies past Michigan at Camp Randall Classic
6 Feb 2010 | 8:02 pmBrendan Smith sent a crowd of 55,031 chilly fans home happy Saturday, scoring two power-play goals in the last six minutes to ... -
Spring comes early this weekend with start of lacrosse
4 Feb 2010 | 7:09 pmIt may not feel like it outside where you live, but spring is in the air. The men's lacrosse season officially starts Saturday, ...
- USA Today: College Football
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Judge approves ex-UCLA star Ed O'Bannon's lawsuit against NCAA
9 Feb 2010 | 11:56 amA U.S. District Court judge in San Francisco has denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a class-action antitrust lawsuit on behalf ... -
Florida State officially vacating 12 wins from Bowden tenure
8 Feb 2010 | 5:40 amFlorida State says it will vacate a 2007 bowl victory and 11 regular season football wins, along with dozens more across 10 men's ... -
Clemson QB Willy Korn transferring to Marshall
4 Feb 2010 | 12:46 pmThe Tigers backup quarterback says he is going to continue his football career with the Thundering Herd after he graduates from ... -
Texas the BCS champs? Yes, according to $300K in items for Haiti
4 Feb 2010 | 9:10 amNearly $300,000 worth of clothing ready for sale if the Longhorns had won the BCS championship over Alabama will be sent to Haiti ... -
Kelly does well with first recruiting class at Notre Dame
4 Feb 2010 | 7:52 amNotre Dame coach Brian Kelly added offensive tackle Matt James and defensive end Kona Schwenke on Wednesday to his first recruiting ...
- USA Today: College Basketball
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Judge approves ex-UCLA star Ed O'Bannon's lawsuit against NCAA
9 Feb 2010 | 11:56 amA U.S. District Court judge in San Francisco has denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a class-action antitrust lawsuit on behalf ... -
Top-ranked Kansas widens Big 12 gap, stifles No. 14 Texas
9 Feb 2010 | 10:38 amTexas coach Rick Barnes all but conceded that Kansas will win the Big 12 Conference championship in men's basketball. -
Bob Knight will speak at Trine University's commencement
9 Feb 2010 | 9:33 amFormer Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight will return to the state this spring to be the commencement speaker at Trine University. ... -
Reynolds leads No. 5 Villanova past No. 4 West Virginia
9 Feb 2010 | 5:06 amScottie Reynolds scored 19 of his 21 points in the final 13 minutes and No. 5 Villanova held off No. 4 West Virginia 82-75 on ... -
Injury could sideline Michigan State's Kalin Lucas vs. Purdue
8 Feb 2010 | 7:24 pmIt's still not clear when injured Michigan State point guard Kalin Lucas will re-enter a suddenly wide open Big Ten race.
- USA Today: Golf
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Sore back won't stop McIlroy at Match Play Championship
9 Feb 2010 | 9:19 amRory McIlroy has stretched ligaments in his lower back, although it is not expected to affect his play or keep him from the ... -
On the bag: Wind, sea and stars on display at Pebble Beach
8 Feb 2010 | 1:02 pmThe granddaddy of all pro-ams and the mother of all things weather arrives this week to the Monterey Peninsula for the AT&T ... -
News and notes on the PGA Tour's top 20 golfers
8 Feb 2010 | 11:43 amGet the latest news and notes on the top 20 golfers on the PGA Tour. These rankings are based 2008-09 PGA Tour results. -
Jimenez stops Westwood in playoff for Dubai victory
7 Feb 2010 | 10:05 pmMiguel Angel Jimenez defeated Lee Westwood on the third hole of a sudden death playoff Sunday to win the Dubai Desert Classic. ... -
Stricker wins Northern Trust Open, goes to No. 2 in world
7 Feb 2010 | 5:56 pmSteve Stricker has won the Northern Trust Open for his fourth victory since May to move to No. 2 in the world ranking.
- USA Today: Hockey
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6 NHL teams to open 2010-11 season in Europe
9 Feb 2010 | 12:18 pmSix NHL teams will open the 2010-11 season in Europe, the fourth straight year the league will begin play overseas. -
Marian Gaborik's knee cut by skate in Rangers practice
9 Feb 2010 | 12:04 pmNew York Rangers star Marian Gaborik left practice Tuesday after being cut on the right knee by goalie Henrik Lundqvist's skate. ... -
Ducks snap rival Kings' nine-game winning streak
8 Feb 2010 | 11:02 pmCorey Perry had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped the Los Angeles Kings' franchise-record nine-game winning ... -
Sharks bite Giguere, Maple Leafs for another road victory
8 Feb 2010 | 10:07 pmRyane Clowe scored with less than seven minutes left in the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the ... -
Flyers edge Devils thanks to Mike Richards' third-period tally
8 Feb 2010 | 8:53 pmMike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with less than eight minutes left in the third period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers ...
- USA Today: Horse Racing
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A few Saints hope gelding Daddy Forty Nine proves to be a winner
7 Feb 2010 | 4:57 pmThe New Orleans Saints will play that team with the horseshoe on the side of their helmets, the Indianapolis Colts, in Super ... -
Track ponying up cash for Rachel Alexandra vs. Zenyatta
4 Feb 2010 | 10:01 amOaklawn Park is throwing $5 million at star females Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta to meet for the first time at the Apple Blossom ... -
Zayat Stables, 2008's earnings leader, files for bankruptcy
3 Feb 2010 | 6:56 pmProminent racehorse owner Ahmed Zayat has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey. -
Post time for Dubai's $2 billion racing complex
27 Jan 2010 | 11:41 amThe ruler of Dubai wasn't about to cut costs when it came to a sport he cherishes: thoroughbred racing. -
Lentenor, full brother of Barbaro, breaks maiden
20 Jan 2010 | 6:06 pmAnother son of Dynaformer wins by more than 3 lengths to achieve his first victory.
- USA Today: Motor Sports
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Danica Patrick confirms NASCAR debut set for Daytona
9 Feb 2010 | 10:03 amDanica Patrick wasn't so sure about a double debut at Daytona International Speedway. Any doubt was erased by a few of NASCAR's ... -
Reutimann ready for 100th start, bigger strides in 2010 season
9 Feb 2010 | 4:00 amI want to win. That phrase is easy to type, but what I've learned in my first 99 starts in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is that ... -
A tweet at the wheel: NASCAR drivers sign on with Twitter
8 Feb 2010 | 3:05 pmSince joining last month, Jamie McMurray has become a prolific Twitter user and one of several Sprint Cup drivers to embrace ... -
Nelson Piquet Jr. to enter trucks race at Daytona
8 Feb 2010 | 8:45 amFormer Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. will enter the NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Red Horse ... -
Martin, Earnhardt encouraged by early success at Daytona
7 Feb 2010 | 4:33 pmMark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were understandably happy after Daytona 500 pole qualifying, albeit for completely different ...
- USA Today: Prep Sports
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Boys' Super 25: Northland still No. 1; three teams join rankings
8 Feb 2010 | 2:34 pmNorthland (Ohio) maintains the top spot as Yates (Houston) moves up to No. 2 and Findlay College Prep (Henderson, Nev.) slides ... -
Sims headlines selections for WBCA high school girls game
8 Feb 2010 | 1:41 pmOdyssey Sims of MacArthur (Irving, Texas) has been named the 2010 State Farm/Women's Basketball Coaches Association High School ... -
Florida's top recruiting class will be hard to match defensively
3 Feb 2010 | 8:43 pmFlorida signed 28 players on Wednesday's national signing day to hold on to the nation's top recruiting class for the second ... -
RB prospect Marcus Lattimore spurns Auburn for South Carolina
2 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pmThe Byrnes (S.C.) High School star runner says he'll sign with the Gamecocks, spurning efforts by the Tigers to land him. Lattimore ... -
Girls' Super 25: No shakeup among top 6; two newcomers join rankings
2 Feb 2010 | 1:56 pmThe top six teams in the girls' Super 25 rankings remain the same this week, led by St. Mary's (Calif.) at No. 1. Potters House ...
- USA Today: Soccer
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Sunil Gulati gets four more years as U.S. Soccer president
7 Feb 2010 | 10:47 amSunil Gulati has been unanimously re-elected to a second four-year term as president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. -
Chelsea keeps Premier League lead with win over Arsenal
7 Feb 2010 | 10:37 amChelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday to stay ahead of Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title. -
FIFA: Ref who missed Henry handball to work in World Cup
6 Feb 2010 | 11:33 amFIFA has included Martin Hansson in its squad of World Cup referees despite the Swede missing Thierry Henry's handball during ... -
Altidore's first Premier League goal helps Hull upset Man City
6 Feb 2010 | 11:22 amU.S. forward Jozy Altidore scored his first Premier League goal Saturday in helping relegation-threatened Hull upset big-spending ... -
Kuyt heads Liverpool to win over Everton in derby
6 Feb 2010 | 8:06 amDirk Kuyt headed Liverpool to a 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, maintaining the team's push for a top-four spot in the ...
- USA Today: WNBA
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WNBA's Nolan, Smith in limbo over Shock's move to Tulsa
9 Feb 2010 | 9:42 amOne of the last things the Detroit Shock did before they moved to Oklahoma was announce that All-Stars Deanna Nolan and Katie ... -
WNBA to play game against USA national team
27 Jan 2010 | 11:56 amU.S. women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma says the WNBA's summer season puts his national team at a big disadvantage in preparing ... -
Tulsa franchise retains Shock name, championship banners
23 Jan 2010 | 5:13 pmTulsa's new WNBA team will retain the Shock name after relocating from Detroit and will bring along the franchise's championship ... -
Whalen, Montgomery trade places in WNBA blockbuster
12 Jan 2010 | 10:49 pmIn a blockbuster deal with the Connecticut Sun, the Minnesota Lynx acquired star point guard Lindsay Whalen and the No. 2 overall ... -
Liberty pick Powell first in Monarchs dispersal draft
14 Dec 2009 | 12:58 pmThe New York Liberty selected Nicole Powell with the first pick Monday in a draft of players from the defunct Sacramento Monarchs. ...
- USA Today: Tennis
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Weekly net post: Missing stars give others chance to shine
8 Feb 2010 | 11:14 amThe one good thing about the absence of the some of the game's top stars in Fed Cup ties is that others get a chance to shine. -
Robin Soderling wins his opener at ABN Amro
8 Feb 2010 | 10:04 amRobin Soderling won his first-round match against Florent Serra 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 at the ABN Amro tennis tournament Monday. -
Bellucci wins second career title, beats Monaco for Movistar title
7 Feb 2010 | 8:42 pmThomaz Bellucci of Brazil won the Movistar Open on the red clay in Santiago, defeating Argentine Juan Monaco 6-2, 0-6, 6-4 on ... -
Defending champ Marin Cilic wins Zagreb Indoors
7 Feb 2010 | 1:51 pmTop-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia successfully defended his Zagreb Indoors title by beating Michael Berrer of Germany in three ... -
Oudin wins to give USA spot in Fed Cup semifinals
7 Feb 2010 | 12:12 pmThe United States secured a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals after teenager Melanie Oudin beat Julie Coin on Sunday to give the ...
- USA Today: Cycling
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LeMond, Trek bicycles settle lawsuit after two-year fight
2 Feb 2010 | 3:56 pmTrek Bicycle Corp. and three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond have settled their nearly two-year court battle. Trek general ... -
Louisville to host three elite cyclocross events
29 Jan 2010 | 1:53 pmKentucky has long been famous for horse racing. Now it is hosting two of the biggest international competions for athletes on ... -
Cyclist Vania Rossi tests positive for CERA
29 Jan 2010 | 12:38 pmCyclist Vania Rossi has tested positive for doping. -
Andre Greipel wins his second Tour Down Under in three years
24 Jan 2010 | 8:28 amGermany's Andre Greipel finished third in the final stage of the Tour Down Under on Sunday to win the six-stage ProTour cycling ... -
Manuel Cardoso wins hot, hard third stage of Tour Down Under
20 Jan 2010 | 11:21 pmAndre Greipel of Germany maintains overall lead in the six-day event.
- USA Today: Olympics
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Death of Nancy Kerrigan's father ruled a homicide
9 Feb 2010 | 11:16 amThe death of the father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was ruled a homicide Tuesday when an autopsy showed he died of a heart rhythm problem after a fight with his son in which he suffered a neck injury so severe it damaged his windpipe. -
Secret pipe dream gives Shaun White a snowboarding edge
9 Feb 2010 | 8:32 amAt 23, Shaun White is the face of the Vancouver Games for the action sports generation and the heavy favorite to bring home a second consecutive Olympic gold medal in men's halfpipe Feb. 17. -
Lack of snow, warm weather is hot topic in Vancouver
8 Feb 2010 | 11:06 pmFor nearly 40 years, Erickson Air-Crane and its partners have been dispatching a fleet of helicopters around the world to fight forest fires, harvest timber and lift giant air-conditioning units to the tops of office towers. -
Hack chat: Honors for U.S. team's eldest female athlete
8 Feb 2010 | 10:43 pmTracy Sachtjen of the 2010 U.S. women's curling team will document her experience for USA TODAY leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. -
U.S. Olympic slalom medalist Jimmie Heuga dies at 66
8 Feb 2010 | 9:41 pmFormer U.S. Olympic skier Jimmie Heuga, who won a bronze medal at the 1964 games and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis six years later, died Monday. He was 66.
- USA Today: Kevin Allen (NHL)
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With Kovalchuk moved, Hurricanes lead league in trade deadline intrigue
4 Feb 2010 | 8:51 pmWith about a month to go before the trade deadline, here are my picks for the teams with the most intriguing decisions: -
GM McPhee likes the look, performance of Capitals
2 Feb 2010 | 3:30 pmAs general managers wrestle over whether they are buyers or sellers before the March 3 NHL trade deadline, Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee speaks with the contentment of a farmer who already has his spring crop planted. -
Pushing the reset button can lead to a quicker turnaround
22 Jan 2010 | 6:42 pmIn the salary cap era, sharp general managers know when to push the reset button. The Carolina Hurricanes pushed it this week when they named Eric Staal captain and seemed to make it clear that they are open for business when it comes to trades. -
NHL needs better transparency in Burrows-referee matter
14 Jan 2010 | 12:26 pmAs a general rule, I don't like instant analysis or microwave justice in matters of importance, but I do require transparency. -
Olympic break could prompt teams to accelerate their trade talks
7 Jan 2010 | 9:26 pmOfficially the NHL trade deadline is Wednesday, March 3, and yet around the league, teams are planning to pull together scouting reports and hold meetings earlier because the Olympic break runs from Feb. 15 to March 1.
- USA Today: Christine Brenna (Keeping Score)
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Women's voices are still missing from Olympic leadership roles
3 Feb 2010 | 8:04 pmOne by one, the people who run the Winter Olympic sports in this country took their turn on a conference call with reporters the other day, praising their athletes and pronouncing them fit and ready to go as the 2010 Vancouver Games grow near. -
Steady Rachael Flatt gets jump on skating foes
27 Jan 2010 | 11:11 amFigure skater Rachael Flatt has heard the adjectives people use to describe her steady, solid, athletic, reliable and knows they aren't always meant as a compliment. The words reserved for the balletic and elegant Sasha Cohen, for instance, or the expressive and delightful Mirai Nagasu are not used for her. -
With third Olympics in sight, Cohen reveling in skating spotlight
22 Jan 2010 | 5:35 pmThe early-afternoon practice session Friday wouldn't normally have been worthy of a second look were it not for the diminutive figure on the ice who has suddenly turned the U.S. national figure skating championships into her own personal quest for challenge, honor and even a measure of redemption. -
Calling Tonya Harding, still skating's ratings queen
22 Jan 2010 | 3:09 pmEvery three years or so, whether I need to or not, I pick up the phone and call Tonya Harding. The impulse to speak with the controversial woman who is the best thing that ever happened to figure skating usually hits when a big skating event comes to the Pacific Northwest, which is where Tonya lives, works and occasionally calls 911. -
Figure skater Sasha Cohen hopes to put it all together to reach Games
20 Jan 2010 | 9:56 pmThe most intriguing story of the 2010 Winter Olympics hit the ice at the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships precisely at noon Wednesday, standing 5-feet-2, wearing black, snapping off triple jumps and looking completely on top of her game. Nearly four years after we last watched her compete, 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen didn't look washed up, old or rusty. At her advanced age of 25, she looked, well
- USA Today: Michael Hiestand (TV and Web Sports)
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CBS plays it straight with its Super Bowl XLIV coverage
7 Feb 2010 | 9:42 pmCBS' Super Bowl coverage was predictable. CBS' big-event coverage tends be more straightforward and risk-averse than what pops up on other networks. But in playing it straight Sunday, CBS didn't fumble, largely avoiding anything hokey and was pretty good. -
NCAA chasing loose change with an expanded basketball tourney
3 Feb 2010 | 8:33 amBig-time sports, over decades, has a sweeping narrative: Make more TV tonnage, or "inventory" as it's known in TV circles. -
In taking a stand, Tebow stands apart from peers
28 Jan 2010 | 5:21 pmSuper Bowl ads are widely noted but rarely long-remembered.But even if Tim Tebow's already famous Super Bowl ad for the Christian advocacy group Focus on the Family proves forgettably innocuous, it might leave a sorry legacy: Athletes get burned if they take sides. -
NBC peacock eager to spread influence
27 Jan 2010 | 1:38 pmNBC has changed how Americans follow Olympic action by expanding coverage on TV and online during recent Games. What it does in Vancouver could prove to be a turning point in how America consumes the Olympics. -
Tebow-abortion ad flap adds to Super Bowl hype
27 Jan 2010 | 8:38 amCBS, already likely to score an epic Super Bowl rating given the NFL's season-long surge in viewership, has picked up new momentum: It will have the most controversial TV ad perhaps the only really controversial ad to ever air during America's biggest TV show.
- USA Today: Michael McCarthy (Sports on TV)
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Coverage of Colt's ankle sure to swell
31 Jan 2010 | 7:54 pmA possible torn ankle ligament for Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney going into Sunday's Super Bowl XLIV could present one of the most intriguing big-game TV story lines since Curt Schilling of the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees with his bloody sock in 2004 or defensive end Jack Youngblood of the Los Angeles Rams played Super Bowl XIV on a broken leg. -
Rio choice not so grand for U.S. TV
4 Oct 2009 | 6:08 pmThe International Olympic Committee's decision to award the 2016 Summer Games to Rio de Janeiro instead of Chicago will cost it money.U.S. TV networks are expected to push back by negotiating down the rights fees for the 2016 Games and the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. -
ESPN/ABC taking aim at nabbing 2014, 2016 Olympic Games
7 Sep 2009 | 10:16 pmStanding on a deck overlooking the ESPN headquarters, executive vice president of content John Skipper delivers some bad news to network TV competitors about the upcoming bidding war for U.S. TV rights to the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games. "We'll be there. We're having discussions with them," Skipper said. -
New technology can beam up talent
27 Aug 2009 | 5:58 pmESPN beamed a hologram of anchor Bob Ley into a chair alongside anchor Chris Berman and executive vice president of technology Chuck Pagano here Thursday to demonstrate "Ultimate Interview" technology launching next spring. -
NFL to unveil super slow-motion replays in 2009
18 Aug 2009 | 11:14 pmOld-time NFL linebackers used to describe tackling guys so hard the snot bubbled out of their noses. TV viewers may see that in vivid detail as NFL Films rolls out "super duper" slow-motion replays this season that capture the jarring hits and athleticism of the NFL like never before, says media director Robert Stecklow.
- USA Today: Kyle Woodlief (NHL Recruiting)
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Swiss goalie beefs up his status with strong play at world juniors
22 Jan 2010 | 1:46 pmIt never fails: Each year, the world junior championships provide some amazing drama, and someone comes out of the blue to steal the imagination with an underdog story. -
It's Hall ... it's Seguin ... now it's Hall back in the lead!
22 Dec 2009 | 5:34 pmWe're nowhere near the top of the stretch in fact, we're barely at the halfway mark of the season yet but it's already looking like a tremendous horse race is beginning to take shape for the No. 1 pick of the 2010 draft. -
Swede, Californian impress at recent tournament
23 Nov 2009 | 9:49 amA pair of players from opposite sides of the globe Sweden and California impressed Red Line's scouts at the recent World Jr. A Challenge. -
Red Line: Dominant start has Canadian Seguin atop draft ranks
24 Oct 2009 | 10:39 amAfter a blazing start to the 2009-10 season, Canadian Tyler Seguin tops Red Line Report's first NHL draft rankings. -
Red Line: Few diamonds, mostly rough in 2009 goalie class
16 Jun 2009 | 5:28 pmKyle Woodlief of Red Line Report breaks down the top goalie prospects in the upcoming NHL Draft.
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Airport scanners stir fears over security lines
9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 amThe government's plan to install body scanners in dozens of airports could lengthen security lines and congest terminals, airline ... -
American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets, when available
9 Feb 2010 | 8:10 amBeginning May 1, coach passengers on many American Airlines flights will have to pay $8 for a blanket and inflatable neck pillow. ... -
The paradox of airline baggage fees: Higher charges, lower profits
9 Feb 2010 | 6:38 amWhy are low-cost carriers like AirTran, Allegiant and Southwest reporting profits while their network competitors struggle? -
Cape May, N.J., targets Canadian tourists
9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 amWhile people coming from nearer places most often make a long weekend out of their trips, the Canadians tend to stay six to 10 ... -
Hotels' new-tech TVs have guests fuming
8 Feb 2010 | 8:45 pmHotel-room televisions' fuzzy or distorted pictures or images that freeze on the screen, as well as channel selection, frustrate ...
- USA Today: Today in the Sky by Ben Mutzabaugh
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It's official: JAL is sticking with American Airlines
9 Feb 2010 | 2:48 amUPDATE (5:48 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 9): The Associated Press confirms that Japan Airlines has made a decision, and that it has opted to remain ... -
Airport Check-in: Fewer people worldwide took flights last year
9 Feb 2010 | 2:40 amFrom USA TODAY's Airport Check-in column: Year-end aviation data are starting to trickle in, affirming 2009 as a year the industry would like ... -
Round II: Airlines ax hundreds of flights, waive change fees
9 Feb 2010 | 2:32 amFor the second time in a week, airlines have canceled hundreds of flights and waived change fees as a major winter takes aim at air traveler ... -
American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets
8 Feb 2010 | 2:08 pm"If you want a pillow and blanket in coach on American Airlines, it's going to cost you." That's from The Associated Press, which reports AA ... -
Flights halted at W. Va. airport after aborted takeoff
8 Feb 2010 | 11:20 amUPDATE (3:05 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 8): As of 2:20 p.m. ET, the disabled aircraft has been removed and West Virginia's Charleston Yeager Airport ...
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Hotels' new-tech TVs have guests fuming
8 Feb 2010 | 8:45 pmHotel-room televisions' fuzzy or distorted pictures or images that freeze on the screen, as well as channel selection, frustrate ... -
Richard Gere, Carey Lowell join the galaxy of star hoteliers
29 Jan 2010 | 5:16 amThe couple, who own the eight-room Bedford Post, have joined the expanding roster of marquee names who add hotelier to their ... -
Pennsylvania's Nemacolin Woodlands Resort serves up a new spa special
28 Jan 2010 | 5:54 pmA Sunday-Thursday special that runs through March 31 allows as many treatments as guests can pack in daily. -
Jamaica resort hosts Big on the Beach event for plus-size women
28 Jan 2010 | 5:28 pmThe first Big on the Beach event, June 12-20 at Hedonism II in Jamaica, is targeted at plus-size women and men who love them. ... -
Q&A: Gloria Estefan on her Florida hotels
28 Jan 2010 | 5:13 pmGloria Estefan and producer husband Emilio have made a splash in the restaurant and hotel business.
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Norwegian Cruise Line to base ship in Copenhagen for first time
9 Feb 2010 | 10:16 amNorwegian Cruise Line today announced it would base a ship in Copenhagen in 2011 -- a first for the line. -
Norwegian Cruise Line to sail year-round out of New Orleans
9 Feb 2010 | 9:16 amJUST POSTED: Norwegian to sail out of Copenhagen. Click HERE for details -
Chat with the chief: Costa Cruise Lines executive Maurice Zarmati
9 Feb 2010 | 5:24 amJUST POSTED: Another year-round ship for New Orleans. Click HERE for details -
Cruise analyst: Oasis of the Seas pricing is coming down (sort of)
8 Feb 2010 | 11:47 amJUST POSTED: Costa Cruises boss takes your questions. Click HERE for details -
Royal Caribbean's next cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, to debut earlier than expected
8 Feb 2010 | 8:03 amRoyal Caribbean today announced its next cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, will debut one week earlier than expected.
- USA Today: Business Traveler by David Grossman
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The paradox of airline baggage fees: Higher charges, lower profits
9 Feb 2010 | 6:38 amWhy are low-cost carriers like AirTran, Allegiant and Southwest reporting profits while their network competitors struggle? -
From trains to planes, Virgin takes aim at the passenger experience
26 Jan 2010 | 10:00 amFor more than 25 years, Virgin Atlantic Airways has introduced more new products than any other airline. -
2010 air travel forecast: Cloudy with a chance of improvement
12 Jan 2010 | 2:00 amOnce the havoc created by the recent attempt to bring down a U.S. jetliner abates, 2010 may prove to be a less turbulent and more benign year for air travelers. -
Can a solar-powered airplane be the future of aviation?
29 Dec 2009 | 2:00 amEarlier this month the Solar Impulse airplane made its maiden flight, staying aloft for a distance of a little over 1,000 feet. -
Business Traveler: Surviving a computer crash on the road
15 Dec 2009 | 2:00 amWhat do you do when your screen goes blank and your unfinished documents vanish?
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Free at the airport: Cookies, popcorn - and toothbrushes
13 Jan 2010 | 2:00 amSmaller airports are offering passengers unusual freebies in an effort to stand out and build loyalty. -
At the Airport: Contests, carolers, coupons and karaoke for the holidays
9 Dec 2009 | 2:00 amThe number of people buying plane tickets may be down, but that's not stopping the nation's airports from getting all gussied up in their holiday best. -
A guide to great plane-spotting sites near airports
12 Nov 2009 | 1:07 pmYou may not be able to get that close to the airplanes, but you should be able to get close enough to snap some great pictures. -
What makes Singapore's Changi Airport so charming?
14 Oct 2009 | 6:17 amChangi Airport has plenty of space, a hefty budget for amenities, and a mandate to make the airport an oasis for both passengers and local citizens. -
Airports are ready for passengers seeking flu shots
16 Sep 2009 | 2:21 pmThis year, more airports than ever are offering the chance to get the flu shot on the fly.
- USA Today: On the Road with Bill McGee
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Is car sharing or an hourly rental the solution for your next trip?
4 Feb 2010 | 5:14 amSome car sharing companies allow you to pick up a vehicle in any city they serve, so even tourists can plan a quick jaunt. -
How would you fix air travel in the USA?
20 Jan 2010 | 4:02 amWhat five proposals would you put forth to address the many challenges facing the airline industry? -
Distracted while driving? Pull over!
25 Nov 2009 | 6:52 amAs you take to the highways this holiday season, bear in mind the growing body of evidence suggesting you should keep your eyes on the road and leave the music, navigation and e-chatting to your passengers. -
Readers respond on airline passenger rights
28 Oct 2009 | 2:00 amIf our reader mail is any indication, there's no doubt that support for passenger rights legislation is quite strong. -
Passenger rights debate on glide path to Congress
30 Sep 2009 | 8:18 amDespite its busy legislative calendar, Congress may soon end years of debate by making an Airline Passenger Bill of Rights into law.
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Southwest launches 3-day fare sale
9 Feb 2010 | 11:58 amSouthwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring. -
American Airlines to charge $8 for blankets, when available
9 Feb 2010 | 8:10 amBeginning May 1, coach passengers on many American Airlines flights will have to pay $8 for a blanket and inflatable neck pillow. ... -
Chicago airports brace for snow storm
9 Feb 2010 | 2:46 amThe National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern Illinois, and is forecasting accumulations of from ... -
Japan Airlines rejects Delta, stays with American
9 Feb 2010 | 1:18 amJapan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and a broad global network, spurned the world's biggest ... -
Turning the corner? United reports strong January
8 Feb 2010 | 5:21 pmUnited Airlines said Monday that January traffic rose, and it collected more revenue from each passenger.
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Cape May, N.J., targets Canadian tourists
9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 amWhile people coming from nearer places most often make a long weekend out of their trips, the Canadians tend to stay six to 10 ... -
Civil rights sites are top attractions in Alabama
8 Feb 2010 | 2:27 pmThere still are several civil rights attractions not yet fully developed - meaning, there will continue to be much more to see ... -
'Top Chef' inspires walking tour of New York City
8 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pmThe tour is much more than a series of tastings. It also includes tips, quizzes, history, and even a chance to meet a chef who ... -
China's fast trains may offer tips for U.S.
8 Feb 2010 | 11:09 amAs the U.S. awaits the first grants in an $8 billion program to build high-speed rail, China has trains that travel up to 221 ... -
World's tallest tower lookout suddenly shuttered
8 Feb 2010 | 8:23 amThe Burj Khalifa's owner said Monday the observation deck of the world's tallest tower has been unexpectedly shut down, disappointing ...
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Carey Mulligan is getting 'An Education' in Hollywood's ways
8 Feb 2010 | 7:37 pmBritish ingnue Carey Mulligan has the throaty, sexy voice of a woman twice her age with poise and sophistication to match. -
John Hughes and the Brat Pack, revisited
8 Feb 2010 | 7:13 pmA new book assesses the cultural impact of the teen-themed films the director made in the 1980s. -
Parents, movie fans are cooing over 'Babies' documentary
8 Feb 2010 | 10:34 amIf you were enraptured by just-hatched creatures of March of the Penguins, wait until you see Babies. -
Quiz: Memorable moments from John Hughes' films
8 Feb 2010 | 10:04 amWhat's your favorite John Hughes film? Any favorite quotes? -
'Dear John' knocks 'Avatar' out of first place
8 Feb 2010 | 9:18 amA sci-fi love story has given way to an earthbound romance at the weekend box office.
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The story behind that Leno-Letterman-Oprah Super Bowl promo
9 Feb 2010 | 11:10 amThe late-night TV skirmish continues: Jay Leno and David Letterman, who traded sharp barbs last month over NBC's late-night maneuvering, ... -
Leno to Letterman: Thanks for Super Bowl ad invite
9 Feb 2010 | 11:09 amJay Leno has a message for David Letterman: Thanks. -
In a flash (sideways), 'Lost' cast members are surprised, too
9 Feb 2010 | 9:46 amExeutive producer Damon Lindelof says there's !a reason for the sideways story line. -
Critic's Corner Tuesday: 'Idol,' 'Lost,' 'Leno Show' finale
8 Feb 2010 | 7:10 pmOne of TV's most popular personalities joins its most popular show as Ellen DeGeneres starts her stint on American Idol (Fox, ... -
This year, 'Idol' keeps cards close to the vest
8 Feb 2010 | 6:57 pmThe Hollywood round begins this week, and so far, it's unclear who the standouts are.
- USA Today: Whitney Matheson's Pop Candy Blog
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Bonnaroo unveils its lineup ... one band at a time
9 Feb 2010 | 11:20 amHave you been paying attention to the Bonnaroo lineup today? If not, I don't blame you: In a time-consuming/slightly annoying move, bands are being announced throughout the day on MySpace. Check in periodically to see the latest additions ... or, you know, just wait until tomorrow. -
Tattoo Tuesday: Magnum, 'Friends,' comics and more reader ink
9 Feb 2010 | 10:16 amLast week we kicked off a new weekly feature called Tattoo Tuesday, in which readers share their spectacular pop-culture tattoos. If you have some entertaining ink on yoru body, e-mail a photo to popcandy@usatoday.com with your city, screen name and a description of the tattoo. -
Got 'Lost' plans tonight? Also: Dharma love thrives in Peru
9 Feb 2010 | 7:50 amI'm still trying to make sense of last week's Lost premiere (I think the ankh/hourglass/baptism threw me the most), but it's already Tuesday again! If you need help catching up, read last week's top 10 Lost comments. You also still have a few hours to watch "LA X" one more time ... -
Cool stuff on DVD today: Coens get 'Serious,' scary 'Bronson' and other picks
9 Feb 2010 | 6:07 amBefore you lock yourself in your apartment during The Great Snowstorm of 2010 -- that's what I'm planning to do, anyway -- make sure you have plenty of beverages and Kristen Bell movies! -
Today's Pop Five: nutsonthego's fave TV snack food shout-outs
9 Feb 2010 | 5:24 amThe Pop Five is a series of Pop Candy readers' top five lists. Today's contribution comes from Lisa N. (nutsonthego). She lives in Seattle:
- USA Today: Idol Chatter Blog
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Carrie Underwood adds 'Play On' tour dates
9 Feb 2010 | 12:10 pmBack in December, Carrie Underwood announced the first dates of this year's Play On tour, which kicks off March 11 in Reading, Penn. Now she's added nine more dates for June. Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia will continue as opening acts. -
Tuesday Tidbits: Taylor Hicks, Allison Iraheta and more
9 Feb 2010 | 11:38 amTaylor Hicks is endorsing Hohner's "Hot Metal" line of harmonicas, one of which features his picture on the package. Taylor also now has an official "Soul Patrol" app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Plus, info on Allison Iraheta, Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo and Simon Cowell's Haiti-relief track. -
Judge Ellen DeGeneres: "There's been a lot of fun on that panel"
9 Feb 2010 | 10:52 amEllen DeGeneres told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show Tuesday morning that she was surprised by just how little experience some of the Hollywood contestants had. "Like, they're literally coming out of just a job and they just have a good voice and they've never really auditioned before," she said. -
Howard Stern on 'American Idol': Believe it when you see it
9 Feb 2010 | 9:21 amAfter seeing some of Howard Stern's comments on his satellite-radio show regarding American Idol, I'm becoming more and more convinced that the talk of his possibly replacing Simon Cowell has more to do with his SiriusXM contract being up next January than it does with any serious consideration of him on the part of Idol's producers. -
Season 9 shorts: Ashley Makailah Rodriguez and Danelle Hayes
9 Feb 2010 | 8:01 amOne of Ashley Makailah Rodriguez's teachers at Berklee College of Music has high hopes for her prospects in the Hollywood episodes, which begin tonight. Plus, Denver auditioner Danelle Hayes fails to compete in Hollywood.
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Final Word: It can take a lifetime to earn early-bird specials
2 Feb 2010 | 6:39 pmGetting older is just the ticket. Maybe. -
Final Word: How to break up with your stylist in record time
26 Jan 2010 | 6:18 pmThe economic downturn turns out to be a boon on at least one front. -
Final Word: How conversant are you in the witty exchange?
19 Jan 2010 | 6:19 pmWhoever said conversation is a lost art wasn't just talking off the top of his head. -
Final Word: Finding kindred spirits among the kindling
12 Jan 2010 | 6:31 pmWhat's better than a perfectly stacked wall of firewood? A dented copper bucket of kindling. -
Final Word: Even with perks, happiness is up in the air
6 Jan 2010 | 5:03 amGeorge Clooney is a sad, empty soul in his newest movie, 'Up in the Air.' Nice to see. It's not often someone that good-looking can be pitied.
- USA Today: Lifeline Live Blog
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Beyonce films music video in Rio
9 Feb 2010 | 11:52 amHappening now: Beyonce laughs while shooting a music video at a favela (shantytown) called Morro da Conceicao in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is said to be filming the video for Put It In A Love Song, her duet with Alicia Keys. -
Peas manager, Perez Hilton settle out of court
9 Feb 2010 | 11:40 amBlack Eyed Peas manager Liborio Molina and celeblogger Perez Hilton have settled their differences. -
Kevin Federline 'would definitely' do 'Dancing With the Stars'
9 Feb 2010 | 10:21 amKeven Federline told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show yesterday that he would love to be on DWTS. "I would definitely do Dancing With The Stars," he said. The show's producers "feel I might be overqualified because I'm a hip hop dancer," said K-Fed, "but I know nothing about ballroom." -
Taylor Swift's greeting cards arrive in stores
9 Feb 2010 | 9:45 amTaylor Swift's new American Greetings cards are out in stores now. -
Anne Hathaway quits Catholicism for gay brother
9 Feb 2010 | 9:29 amAnne Hathaway, who was among the stars hitting the red carpet in Hollywood last night for the premiere of Valentine's Day, says in the new British GQ that her family left the Catholic Church over its intolerant views on homosexuality.
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30 Sundance movies!! Woo hoo! ... (Can I go home now?)
31 Jan 2010 | 1:33 pmVictory is sweet! Even though, I guess, it was never really a competition. The goal was 30 movies, and I barely made it. I guess you'd call this a Pyrrhic victory, since my job is to see and write about... -
Sundance Award Photos: "Independent film blooms in the fertilizer of network television."
31 Jan 2010 | 12:50 pmQuotes and photos from some of the Sundance award recipients: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who starred in the festival film Hesher and operated the hitRECord moviemaking project during the 10-day gathering, presented best film in the NEXT category, for low-budget films. David... -
Boom Boom Oww: Sundance to the tune of the Black Eyed Peas
31 Jan 2010 | 10:09 amDavid Hyde Pierce, who was at the festival with his midnight-movie thriller The Perfect Host, also took on hosting duties for the end-of-festival award show. In previous years, it could be a somewhat heavy affair. This time, however, Pierce and... -
40 Sundance movies? You are crazier than I, sir.
31 Jan 2010 | 8:25 amMy goal was to see 30 films during the festival, which feels like a lot more at the end than it did at the beginning. When you spend more time in movies than in real life, your brain starts to... -
Quest to see 30 movies: Holy Rollers, Winter's Bone, Four Lions, HitRECord shorts
31 Jan 2010 | 12:11 amAs of this writing, I'm at 28 movies. It's the last night of the festival, and a couple of the jury winners screen tomorrow morning. Plus, there are those Sundance movies on YouTube. Hmm ... maybe I'll make it after...
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February 2010 highs and lows
9 Feb 2010 | 11:25 amUSA TODAY tracks the national high and low temperatures across the USA each day. -
Mid-Atlantic braces for second snowstorm
9 Feb 2010 | 10:16 amStarting tonight, snow forecast to hit Eastern cities still digging out from a weekend wallop could keep some people stuck at ... -
After blizzard, Mid-Atlantic targeted for more snow
8 Feb 2010 | 2:54 pmWith more snow on the way, Mid-Atlantic states may have just a day or two to dig out from a historic blizzard before another ... -
SoCal mudslides wipe away cars, threaten homes
6 Feb 2010 | 7:35 pmThunderous mudslides damaged dozens of homes, swept away cars and pushed furniture into the streets of the foothills north of ... -
Ask USA TODAY Weather
5 Feb 2010 | 9:38 amWhere is the top of a tornado? How much melted snow does an inch of rain equal? Are we in an El Nino? These and many more weather ...
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Fairmont Hotels launches online community for travelers to share stories
9 Feb 2010 | 6:48 amHoping to tap people's fascination with sharing their travel stories with online friends, the 60-hotel Fairmont chain has launched an online community called everyonesanoriginal.com. -
Pritzker family member seeks to create "anti-Hyatt" resort in Northern California
9 Feb 2010 | 4:42 amA member of the Pritzker family is embarking on a mission to create the "anti-Hyatt," Travel Weekly's Arnie Weissman tells us. -
Exclusive: Ritz-Carlton to close Lake Las Vegas resort permanently; owner to cease funding it
8 Feb 2010 | 3:04 pmHotel Check-In has learned that the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nev., will close its doors for good on May 2, 2010. The closure will put around 400 employees out of work. -
HGTV series to feature Miami's Epic Hotel as design inspiration; which hotel inspires you?
8 Feb 2010 | 8:44 amThe film crew for HGTV's design series, Color Splash just descended on Kimpton's Epic Hotel in downtown Miami because a young Miami couple chose it as their design inspiration. What hotel would you choose for your design inspiration? -
Loyalty programs: Study reveals top complaints; spam tops list
8 Feb 2010 | 7:46 amWhat are your biggest grips about your hotel chain's loyalty program? Junk email? Spam? "Rewards" that just don't cut it for you?

