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• British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

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  28 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers Saturday after arresting five men in a probe of police bribery by journalists.

• Murray seeks release during Jackson appeal

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  27 Jan 2012 | 7:27 pm

  Conrad Murray is asking to be released from jail while he appeals his involuntary manslaughter conviction for the death of Michael Jackson.

• Scientists try to bring back ladybugs

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  27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 pm

  Research has yielded three different theories on the disappearance of the nine-spotted ladybugs.

• Obama, GOP blame each other for gridlock

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  28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Days after the State of the Union address, President Obama and the Republicans blamed each other for the sour mood in Washington, D.C., during ...

• British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

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  28 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers Saturday after arresting five men in a probe of police bribery by journalists.

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• British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers Saturday after arresting five men in a probe of police bribery by journalists.

• Suicide bomber kills 33 at Shiite funeral in Iraq

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:32 am

  A suicide car bomber struck a Shiite funeral procession Saturday, killing 33 people in the latest attack as suspected al-Qaeda militants.

• Obama, GOP blame each other for gridlock

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Days after the State of the Union address, President Obama and the Republicans blamed each other for the sour mood in Washington, D.C., during ...

• Obama meets with George H.W. and Jeb Bush

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:57 am

  President Obama, former President George H.W. Bush and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush enjoyed at personal visit at the White House Friday.

• France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:40 am

  Sarkozy also announced a faster-track exit for France, the fourth-largest contributor of troops in Afghanistan.

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• Murray seeks release during Jackson appeal

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:27 pm

  Conrad Murray is asking to be released from jail while he appeals his involuntary manslaughter conviction for the death of Michael Jackson.

• Arcing power lines blamed for big Reno fire

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:57 pm

  Fire officials say arcing power lines caused a November fire that destroyed 26 homes near Reno, Nev.

• Pa. school bans phone-hiding Uggs from class

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:44 pm

  A Pennsylvania middle school has banned outdoor boots in class after some students were caught hiding cellphones in their Uggs.

• Feds to enforce no camping at Occupy D.C.

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pm

  Occupy D.C. activists will be prevented from camping at two federal sites beginning at noon Monday, the National Park Service says.

• 2 Utah teens charged in school attack plot

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pm

  Police in Roy, Utah, have arrested two high school students for allegedly planning to set off an explosive device at a school assembly.

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• Scientists try to bring back ladybugs

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 pm

  Research has yielded three different theories on the disappearance of the nine-spotted ladybugs.

• St. Louis to host first big parade marking end of Iraq War

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:58 pm

  Since the Iraq War ended there has been little fanfare for the American veterans returning home. Saturday, in St. Louis, that will change.

• Murray seeks release during Jackson appeal

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:27 pm

  Conrad Murray is asking to be released from jail while he appeals his involuntary manslaughter conviction for the death of Michael Jackson.

• After a week of wild weather, USA gets a weekend breather

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:29 pm

  Following a wild, stormy week, the nation's weather this weekend will be rather quiet, which should extend into next week.

• Student charged in Utah school bomb plot

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pm

  The two teens had a detailed plot, blueprints of the school and security systems, but no explosives, authorities say.

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• Obama, GOP blame each other for gridlock

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Days after the State of the Union address, President Obama and the Republicans blamed each other for the sour mood in Washington, D.C., during ...

• Obama meets with George H.W. and Jeb Bush

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:57 am

  President Obama, former President George H.W. Bush and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush enjoyed at personal visit at the White House Friday.

• Justice Dept. releases documents in Fast and Furious probe

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:23 am

  In Fast and Furious, the ATF lost track of guns and many were eventually recovered from crime scenes in the U.S. and Mexico.

• Panetta cites key intelligence on bin Laden raid

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pm

  Defense Secretary acknowledges that a Pakistani doctor gave key information to the U.S. in advance of the assault on bin Laden's compound.

• Ex-Boston Mayor White, led in turbulent '70s, dies

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:34 pm

  White led the city for 16 years including racially turbulent times in the 1970s and was credited with putting it on a path to prosperity.

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• British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers Saturday after arresting five men in a probe of police bribery by journalists.

• Cruise ship victims mull $14,460 compensation deal

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:36 am

  Many passengers are refusing to accept the deal, saying they can't yet put a figure on the costs of the trauma they endured.

• Suicide bomber kills 33 at Shiite funeral in Iraq

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:32 am

  A suicide car bomber struck a Shiite funeral procession Saturday, killing 33 people in the latest attack as suspected al-Qaeda militants.

• France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:40 am

  Sarkozy also announced a faster-track exit for France, the fourth-largest contributor of troops in Afghanistan.

• Panetta cites key intelligence on bin Laden raid

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pm

  Defense Secretary acknowledges that a Pakistani doctor gave key information to the U.S. in advance of the assault on bin Laden's compound.

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• Voters don't bless a candidate based by faith

  21 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Five in six voters say a candidate's religious life won't steer their choice. Will it matter in a Romney-Gingrich showdown?

• Hidden triggers prompt vote choices

  20 Jan 2012 | 7:46 am

  In Saturday's South Carolina primary race, church polling places could subtly impact voters' choices.

• Tebow loses, John 3:16 still scores

  14 Jan 2012 | 10:30 pm

  A gaggle of tots recited Tim Tebow's favorite Bible verse in a Focus on the family ad run during the Broncos loss to the Patriots.

• Churchgoers are biggest 'joiners'

  23 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am

  The 40% of Americans who are active in some religious or spiritual organization are bigger joiners in every other kind of group, too.

• Don't mash up Christmas, Hanukkah: Jewish mom

  22 Dec 2011 | 11:29 am

  A Jewish writer is accused of dissing her fellow faithful when she says Jews shouldn't make a spiritual mashup of Hanukkah and Christmas.

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• Obama says college costs must be held in check

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:27 pm

  President Obama wrapped up a five-stop trip Friday by telling University of Michigan students he will fight to keep college costs down.

• Study: College freshmen move left on issues

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:29 am

  A major study finds a growing number of college freshmen say they're middle-of-the-road in politics, but more than 70% say they support same-sex ...

• Community colleges welcome Obama's challenge

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am

  The president urges community colleges to take a bigger role in retraining laid-off workers.

• Today's college freshmen hitting books harder, study says

  26 Jan 2012 | 10:26 am

  This year's college freshmen are more studious than their counterparts of the past few years, says an annual survey released today.

• Woman's rescue answers college town's prayers

  26 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am

  Jessica Buchanan rescue was the happy ending to three months of constant prayers.

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• N.J. petting zoo camel predicts Giants will win Super Bowl

  26 Jan 2012 | 5:30 pm

  Princess, a Bactrian camel and star of New Jersey's Popcorn Park Zoo, has correctly picked the winner of five of the last six Super Bowls.

• Artist plans to bury Boeing 727 jetliner in Calif. desert

  26 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm

  A Swiss artist plans to bury a Boeing 727 jetliner in California's Mojave Desert and build a tunnel to give visitors a chance to see it.

• Embarrassing 'SHCOOL' sign corrected in NYC

  25 Jan 2012 | 4:01 pm

  An embarrassing misspelling of "school" is gone from the street outside a New York City school building.

• Royal Marines photo includes visible prank

  25 Jan 2012 | 7:55 am

  A British publication apologizes for publishing photo of Royal Marines that includes a well-equipped prank.

• Alaska woman, 85, beats back stomping moose

  24 Jan 2012 | 6:03 pm

  An 85-year-old Alaska woman used a shovel to beat back a moose that had stomped her 82-year-old husband, the Anchorage Daily News reports.

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• Facial tics, verbal outbursts perplex community

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pm

  Teens' neurologist gives stress-related diagnosis; families of affected want more environmental tests.

• Chat with registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix Monday at 1 p.m. ET

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:15 pm

  Questions about getting fit and keep the weight off? Join us for a Twitter chat at 1 p.m. ET Monday with registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Di ...

• Amylin's long-delayed diabetes drug gets FDA nod

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:13 pm

  Amylin Pharmaceuticals won approval Friday for its long-delayed diabetes drug Bydureon.

• Orange juice flagged at border tests positive for fungicide

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pm

  Test results by the FDA found that 11 shipments of orange juice stopped at the U.S. border were positive for carbendazim.

• Business, social media to prevent babies with HIV

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:43 am

  Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies.

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• Cartoon gallery

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:52 pm

• Opinion quiz: How much do you remember?

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:42 pm

  Opinion quiz: How much do you remember?

• #tellusatoday: What will Joe Paterno's legacy be?

  26 Jan 2012 | 7:23 pm

  Readers on Twitter shared their thoughts about former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

• Opposing view: Private-sector schools train U.S. workforce

  26 Jan 2012 | 7:15 pm

  Vocational colleges emphasize a career-focused education in a way that prepares their students to compete in a 21st century global economy.

• Letters: Judge people by their actions, not their faith

  26 Jan 2012 | 7:14 pm

  Also views on presidential candidates, Joe Paterno's legacy

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• British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers Saturday after arresting five men in a probe of police bribery by journalists.

• Suicide bomber kills 33 at Shiite funeral in Iraq

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:32 am

  A suicide car bomber struck a Shiite funeral procession Saturday, killing 33 people in the latest attack as suspected al-Qaeda militants.

• Obama, GOP blame each other for gridlock

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Days after the State of the Union address, President Obama and the Republicans blamed each other for the sour mood in Washington, D.C., during ...

• Obama meets with George H.W. and Jeb Bush

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:57 am

  President Obama, former President George H.W. Bush and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush enjoyed at personal visit at the White House Friday.

• France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:40 am

  Sarkozy also announced a faster-track exit for France, the fourth-largest contributor of troops in Afghanistan.

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• British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers Saturday after arresting five men in a probe of police bribery by journalists.

• Suicide bomber kills 33 at Shiite funeral in Iraq

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:32 am

  A suicide car bomber struck a Shiite funeral procession Saturday, killing 33 people in the latest attack as suspected al-Qaeda militants.

• Obama, GOP blame each other for gridlock

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Days after the State of the Union address, President Obama and the Republicans blamed each other for the sour mood in Washington, D.C., during ...

• Obama meets with George H.W. and Jeb Bush

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:57 am

  President Obama, former President George H.W. Bush and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush enjoyed at personal visit at the White House Friday.

• France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:40 am

  Sarkozy also announced a faster-track exit for France, the fourth-largest contributor of troops in Afghanistan.

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• British police arrest 5 in tabloid bribery probe

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:55 am

  Police searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's newspapers Saturday after arresting five men in a probe of police bribery by journalists.

• Suicide bomber kills 33 at Shiite funeral in Iraq

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:32 am

  A suicide car bomber struck a Shiite funeral procession Saturday, killing 33 people in the latest attack as suspected al-Qaeda militants.

• Obama, GOP blame each other for gridlock

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Days after the State of the Union address, President Obama and the Republicans blamed each other for the sour mood in Washington, D.C., during ...

• Obama meets with George H.W. and Jeb Bush

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:57 am

  President Obama, former President George H.W. Bush and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush enjoyed at personal visit at the White House Friday.

• France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:40 am

  Sarkozy also announced a faster-track exit for France, the fourth-largest contributor of troops in Afghanistan.

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• McCain: Send Gingrich to the moon

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm

  John McCain says Florida voters should send Newt Gingrich to the moon and Mitt Romney to the White House.

• Texans billed $800K for Perry's security

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pm

  Texas taxpayers were billed nearly $800,000 for security while Rick Perry traveled to early voting states while running for president.

• Santorum backer has 'open checkbook'

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pm

  The wealthy mutual fund manager says he has an "open checkbook" for anybody running against President Obama.

• Romney, Gingrich slam Obama

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pm

  A day after fiercely attacking each other in a GOP debate, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich criticized President Obama as they spoke to Hispanic ...

• Study: College freshmen move left on issues

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:29 am

  A major study finds a growing number of college freshmen say they're middle-of-the-road in politics, but more than 70% say they support same-sex ...

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• Obama, GOP blame each other for gridlock

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am

  Days after the State of the Union address, President Obama and the Republicans blamed each other for the sour mood in Washington, D.C., during ...

• Obama critic backed bankrupt clean energy firm

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pm

  Gov. Mitch Daniels championed a taxpayer-backed clean energy firm that has filed for bankruptcy.

• Obama extends mortgage help program

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:21 pm

  The Obama administration is extending its home mortgage assistance program for a year, and expanding the number of homeowners eligible.

• Obama will push back on 'class warfare' claim

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:13 pm

  President Obama says it's going to be a "tough" election this year, but he plans to "push back hard" on one major Republican item -- the notion ...

• Romney to Obama: 'Where are the jobs?'

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:56 am

  Mitt Romney welcomed President Obama to his native state of Michigan with an open letter asking a simple question: "Where are the jobs?"

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• Greek yogurt on a marathon-like growth spurt

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:10 am

  Upstate New York company Chobani is making Greek yogurt as fast as Americans are eating it.

• Apple makes move into offices

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  Younger workers and those near or at the top of the corporate ladder were more likely to use Apple products.

• Mini puts a price on topless fun

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:03 am

  Can you put a price on fun? Mini thinks you can

• Money Watch: Tapping into your 401(k) early can be costly

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  Q: I am 55 years old and unemployed. I need to use the money in my 401(k) plan to survive. What is the penalty for tapping into it?

• Enviros laud California's clean-car mandate

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm

  Environmentalists are thrilled that California's clean-air regulations mandates one out of seven cars sold in 2025 be plug-ins or electrics.

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• Test Drive: Toyota Venza nice but interior needs work

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm

  Crossover Venza, loosely based on the pre-2012 Camry, is somewhat like the Ford Edge in size and accommodations.

• Test Drive: New engine improves 2012 Cadillac SRX

  21 Jan 2012 | 4:54 pm

  2012 Cadillac SRX crossover gets new engine, could use transmission and brake work.

• Test Drive: Gorgeous Range Rover Evoque is a champ

  12 Jan 2012 | 9:28 pm

  Award-winning Range Rover Evoque proves small is beautiful, if not entirely functional.

• Kia's new 2012 Soul has more horsepower, more fun

  6 Jan 2012 | 6:59 am

  The updated Soul has drivetrain updates and a few filigrees that make it more desirable without losing its funky appeal or usefulness.

• 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv: Enough power to be fun

  23 Dec 2011 | 2:56 pm

  The 2012 Mazda3, on sale since October, is the first to use the interesting Skyactiv engine/transmission combo.

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• College students face stiff competition for financial aid

  23 Jan 2012 | 5:32 pm

  Cuts in state and federal funding for financial aid mean more students will be competing for a smaller pot of money. Tips on how to apply.

• 2011 tax-filing season has started: Some tips to remember

  20 Jan 2012 | 8:59 am

  Tips for taxpayers, including details on IRS Free File and other filing options.

• E-payments rapidly phasing out paper checks as an option

  9 Jan 2012 | 5:35 pm

  Increasingly people will have no choice but to accept electronic payments for everything from retirement benefits to tax refunds.

• Don't let scandals stop charitable giving

  2 Jan 2012 | 4:53 pm

  After a year in which several well-known charities have become immersed in scandal, you might be tempted to stop giving. Don't.

• If used right, credit card balance transfers can save cash

  27 Dec 2011 | 7:30 am

  But if you fail to pay the balance before the introductory offer expires, you could end up with even more debt.

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• Investing: A good fund for your kids? Maybe a midcap

  26 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm

  Good funds for child investments take many shapes, but often the best choice is midcaps.

• Europe stocks ripe for picking? If you look hard enough

  19 Jan 2012 | 9:16 pm

  Low prices on Europe stocks are a good thing, but finding a gem takes a lot of sifting.

• Investing: Look beyond utilities for dividends

  12 Jan 2012 | 9:51 pm

  You can still find decent dividend-paying stocks. You just have to look further afield.

• Dogs talk! Bonds beat stocks! Dealing with the unexpected

  5 Jan 2012 | 7:41 pm

  Sometimes the unexpected happens, and it changes your perception of the world. Bonds beat stocks over 30 years? Who expected that?

• Investing: Feeling snakebit? Try a conservative portfolio

  29 Dec 2011 | 5:50 pm

  This year's stock market has made you long for a safer investment, like a cobra farm. But try a conservative fund before raising reptiles.

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  Money - Krantz

• Tax software can help with cost-basis rules

  26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pm

  New tax rules pass much of the responsibility of tracking the cost basis on stocks to brokerage firms.

• Ask Matt: What energy pipeline stocks pay large dividends?

  25 Jan 2012 | 4:48 pm

  Investors are squeezing just about any investment they can get their hands on looking for yield.

• Ask Matt: Should I invest in Green Mountain Coffee Roasters?

  24 Jan 2012 | 9:20 pm

  The company that's behind the leading single-cup coffee maker has been an extremely volatile stock.

• Betting on a single stock can be a risky strategy

  24 Jan 2012 | 2:04 pm

  Ask Matt: Investing isn't hard. Just pick a stock that's good year after year, like Coca-Cola, right?

• Ask Matt: How are "death stocks," like funeral homes, doing?

  22 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Death and taxes are two certainties of life. But investors have a choice when it comes to death and whether it belongs in their portfolio.

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• Apple makes move into offices

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  Younger workers and those near or at the top of the corporate ladder were more likely to use Apple products.

• New products: Earbuds 'take a bath'

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

  A look at the practical and sometimes quirky aspects of tech products.

• Scientists try to bring back ladybugs

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 pm

  Research has yielded three different theories on the disappearance of the nine-spotted ladybugs.

• Twitter's new censorship plan rouses global furor

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pm

  Critics propose a Twitter boycott and demand that the censorship initiative be scrapped.

• Report: Facebook may file for IPO next week

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm

  The six-year-old company is expected to raise $10 billion, with a valuation of between $75 billion and $100 billion.

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• Dyson Hot heats a room nicely, but price burns

  26 Jan 2012 | 7:46 pm

  Key features of the pricey Dyson Hot can be found on cheaper but less stylish competitors.

• Bloggie Live flips the script on pocket camcorders

  18 Jan 2012 | 6:50 pm

  New Sony device offers "live streaming" over Wi-Fi — the ability to broadcast activities in real time.

• Getting to know the Lytro 'focus later' camera

  13 Jan 2012 | 8:26 pm

  In a walk around CES with Lytro, using the quirky new camera was a lot of fun.

• 'Smart' TVs and other products proliferate at CES

  12 Jan 2012 | 9:42 am

  How much consumers will buy into the "smart" products trend is still a question mark for many companies.

• CES will be the kickoff for 2012's hot tech trends

  4 Jan 2012 | 7:17 pm

  Windows 8, cloud-based services, voice controls and gesture-driven interfaces are expected to be hot topics.

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• Nancy Drew gets a little help from her friends

  22 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

  In addition to playing as the teen super sleuth, you can assume identities of her friends.

• Nat Geo game lets families play and learn together

  15 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

  National Geographic trivia game showcases gorgeous vistas from around the world.

• Start the new year with an 'I Spy' puzzler

  7 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am

  'I Spy Castle' a terrific little game for Nintendo DS.

• Carmen Sandiego brings math capers to Wii

  31 Dec 2011 | 9:00 am

  Challenging math problems are incorporated into this mystery game.

• Kids: Have an 'appy holiday

  24 Dec 2011 | 7:00 am

  While holiday-themed apps don't lend themselves to being wrapped up as gifts, they can deliver a warm dose of cheer.

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  Tech - Komando

• How to deal with spam, harassment

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  Harassment is illegal, but how can you know if behavior is technically harassment?

• Tip: Reset copier settings before donating

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  Questions and answers on consumer technology.

• Free alternatives to pricey software

  20 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  A typical family can save hundreds with a variety of useful open-source software programs.

• Simple timer programs for your PC

  20 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  Questions and answers on consumer technology.

• Hollywood, fiction and technology myths

  13 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  'High-tech' scenes in TV shows and movies can be preposterous.

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• 'Retro World' a Facebook adventure for older gamers

  21 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

  'Retro World' is a new online game that revives famous celebs of yesteryear.

• 7 things you didn't know about PlayStation Vita

  15 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am

  The $249.99 device lands on America's shores this February.

• Five hot video games to watch out for in 2012

  8 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am

  If you're into sequels, here's a glance at some of the most anticipated blockbusters.

• 'Rayman' video game a blast from the past

  1 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am

  'Rayman Origins' is a retro, 2D side-scrolling platformer game that returns the series to its roots.

• 'Grand Theft Auto' invades mobile devices

  25 Dec 2011 | 7:00 am

  New controls take some getting used to, but the gameplay is still exhilarating.

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• Report: Facebook could file IPO next week

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Facebook is prepping papers to file an IPO as soon as next Wednesday, reports The Wall Street Journal.

• Best Secret Folder: Hide private photos, video

  26 Jan 2012 | 9:16 am

  App serves as a digital locker to carry around media you deem 'private.'

• Have privacy concerns about Google, Facebook?

  25 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am

  Interest in online privacy continues to grow with Google's announcement that it will begin tracking your activity across all its services.

• Sudoku Magic: Endless puzzles await

  25 Jan 2012 | 8:19 am

  Sudoku Magic has a unique feature that translates to endless games.

• Google and Facebook extend trackring

  24 Jan 2012 | 7:22 pm

  Google and Facebook seek to monetize data revealing your online persona.

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• Azarenka routs Sharapova for Australian Open title

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:26 am

  Victoria Azarenka roared past Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to capture the Australian Open title, and with it she will be the new WTA No. 1.

• Tiger Woods shares lead in Abu Dhabi

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:21 am

  Tiger Woods is tied for the clubhouse lead with Robert Rock at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after a third-round 6-under 66.

• Celtics hold off Pacers to get back to .500

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:56 am

  Paul Pierce had 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Boston held off Indiana 94-87 for its fourth consecutive win.

• Wade returns, Anthony sits as Heat top Knicks

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:51 am

  Dwyane Wade scored 28 points in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Heat beat the three-point-obsessed Knicks 99-89.

• Rubio, Love lift Timberwolves over Spurs

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:45 am

  Ricky Rubio had 18 points and 10 assists, Kevin Love had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota held off San Antonio 87-79.

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• Moore falls 120-feet during Winter X Games

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Colten Moore fell 120-feet during the Winter X Games, but still took home the gold medal in snowmobile freestyle.

• Namath runs like Tebow in HBO documentary

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm

  Joe Namath runs like Tim Tebow and throws like Tom Brady in HBO Sports and NFL Films' must-see TV special, 'Namath,' premiering Saturday nig ...

• MVP favs: Brady, Manning, Cruz, Gronkowski

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:23 pm

  Eli Manning or Tom Brady saying they are going to Disney World will surprise no one.

• Phil Knight eulogy: Class or crass?

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:15 am

  Nike founder Phil Knight's speech at Joe Paterno's funeral has sparked a lot of conversation.

• Video: KobeSystem does not tolerate interruptions

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:23 am

  You never take the ball out of Kobe Bryant's hands. Who doesn't know that?

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• Fans from seating snafu coming to Indianapolis

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pm

  Of the approximately 3,200 fans whose Super Bowl XLV experience was marred last year in Dallas, 246 of them are heading to Indianapolis.

• Big Ben wants answers on Steelers offense

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:55 pm

  The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense is in store for some changes. And Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger wants to know what those changes include.

• Strahan on '07 Eli: 'My heart was in my throat'

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:23 am

  Super Bowl XLII MVP sent ex-teammate out a winner. But Strahan admits he wasn't completely sure Manning was up to task of beating New Englan ...

• NFL aims to avoid Super Bowl seating snafu

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:32 am

  After fans at Cowboys Stadium were displaced, resulting in lawsuits, plans at Lucas Oil Stadium include only 254 temporary seats.

• 'Politician' Manning, Irsay issue statement

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:57 pm

  Cracks seem to be forming in four-time MVP's relationship with his only NFL employer, the Colts. But he and Irsay seem to be defusing the flareup. ...

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• Browns hire Brad Childress as offensive coordinator

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:58 am

  Pat Shurmur brought in a close friend to help him fix Cleveland's broken offense, hiring Brad Childress as his offensive coordinator.

• Greg Schiano: Super Bowl can be part of 'Buccaneer Way'

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:51 am

  There were promises of an NFL championship and ready-for-headline proclamations during Schiano's news conference.

• Texans' Mike Brisiel headlines USA TODAY's 20th All-Joe team

  28 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am

  Playing guard in Houston is NFL's version of Witness Protection Program, so tough-as-nails Brisiel is perfect leader of low-profile studs.

• Fans from seating snafu coming to Indianapolis

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:35 pm

  Of the approximately 3,200 fans whose Super Bowl XLV experience was marred last year in Dallas, 246 of them are heading to Indianapolis.

• Raiders announce hiring of coach Dennis Allen

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm

  Former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be formally introduced Monday as Oakland's new head coach.

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• Morneau 'hopeful' he'll be fully healthy in 2012

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:08 pm

  Justin Morneau's latest recovery is "right on schedule" for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins.

• White Sox GM feels son's pain after 49ers' loss

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:40 pm

  White Sox general manager Ken Williams is still feeling his son's pain.

• Red Sox tickets go digital to foil scalping

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:56 pm

  The Boston Red Sox are going to a new digital ticketing system for the cheapest seats at Fenway Park to keep them out of the hands of scalpe ...

• Fielder: Joining Tigers 'kind of a dream'

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:02 pm

  Prince Fielder was born in 1984, the last time Detroit won the World Series.

• Former pitcher Pascual added to Twins Hall of Fame

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:32 pm

  Former pitcher Camilo Pascual has been elected to the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, as the 24th member.

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  Sports - NL Baseball

• AP: Torre, Magic groups alive in Dodgers bidding

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:14 am

  Groups including Joe Torre and Magic Johnson have survived the first round of cuts in bidding for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a source says.

• Frank McCourt starts to cut bidders for Dodgers

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pm

  Hedge fund head Steven Cohen and groups including Joe Torre and Magic Johnson have survived the first round of cuts in bidding for the Los Angeles ...

• Brewers: Braun's status clouds hopes

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:35 pm

  With Fielder gone and question's about Braun's availability in the air, the Brewers offense will have work to do.

• Hunter Pence, Phillies agree to $10.4 million deal

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:29 pm

  Pence hit .314 with 22 homers and a career-high 97 RBIs for Houston and Philadelphia last season, when he made $6.9 million.

• Lincecum passes physical, signs contract

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:36 pm

  San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has passed his physical and officially signed his $40.5 million, two-year contract.

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• Celtics hold off Pacers to get back to .500

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:56 am

  Paul Pierce had 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Boston held off Indiana 94-87 for its fourth consecutive win.

• Wade returns, Anthony sits as Heat top Knicks

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:51 am

  Dwyane Wade scored 28 points in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Heat beat the three-point-obsessed Knicks 99-89.

• Rubio, Love lift Timberwolves over Spurs

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:45 am

  Ricky Rubio had 18 points and 10 assists, Kevin Love had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota held off San Antonio 87-79.

• Roundup: Hornets rout Magic to snap skid

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:32 am

  The Hornets ripped the Magic to stop a nine-game losing streak, and the Nets won consecutive games for the first time this season.

• Bucks C Andrew Bogut out 8-12 weeks with ankle injury

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:35 pm

  The oft-injured Bogut, Milwaukee's third-leading scorer and leading rebounder, fractured his left ankle Wednesday against the Rockets.

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• Berto refines training methods for rematch with Ortiz

  26 Jan 2012 | 10:18 pm

  Fact: The first fight between Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto last April was a slugfest that saw both fighters knocked down twice

• Model files suit against Oscar De La Hoya

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:54 am

  Angelica Cecora, a 25-year-old model, has filed a lawsuit in New York against former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya.

• Hopkins-Dawson rematch set for April 28 in Atlantic City

  25 Jan 2012 | 10:35 pm

  Light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson, whose first fight ended in controversy, will meet in a rematch on April 28.

• At 47, Bernard Hopkins knows the end is finally near

  22 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pm

  Bernard Hopkins never believed in three-headed cows until he saw the two-headed calf.

• 'Money' talks: Mayweather phones Pacquiao to discuss fight

  20 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pm

  The promoters don't seem to be making much headway in arranging a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao megafight.

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• Coll. of Charleston's Cremins takes medical leave

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:32 am

  Bobby Cremins' assistant says the veteran basketball coach hasn't looked well the past few weeks and Friday evening the College of Charleston ...

• No. 5 Duke routs Clemson to stay perfect in ACC

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:37 am

  Tricia Liston scored a game-high 16 points to help the fifth-ranked Blue Devils rout Clemson 81-37 for their 11th consecutive win.

• Chinook basketball player signs with MSU-Northern

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:54 am

  Montana State-Northern women's basketball coach Chris Mouat has announced the signing of Chinook guard Taryn Norby.

• Blue Raiders surging at 20-2 in best start ever

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:40 am

  The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are enjoying the results of their chemistry experiment.

• Jayhawks back atop Big 12 as they usually are

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:36 am

  Bill Self tried to temper expectations surrounding fifth-ranked Kansas as the season began, pointing out all the big-name players lost to graduation ...

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• Wisconsin extends Bielema's contract through 2016 season

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:23 pm

  After the first back-to-back Rose Bowl appearances in school history, Wisconsin rewarded coach Bret Bielema.

• Sandusky asks Pa. court to see grandchildren

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 pm

  Jerry Sandusky has petitioned the court for permission to see his 11 grandchildren, visits currently prohibited under bail conditions.

• Rutgers AD says Schiano handled departure correctly

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pm

  Tim Pernetti was asleep when Schiano's representatives were negotiating the details of an offer to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

• CBSSports.com fires writer after Paterno story

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:53 pm

  A story on the website prematurely reported the death of the former Penn State coach.

• Lawyers denounce prosecution from post-BCS video

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:50 pm

  Lawyers denounce the prosecution for an Alabama man accused of committing sexual battery on an unconscious LSU fan.

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• No. 1 Kentucky, Calipari receive letter from dog

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:59 am

  Kentucky coach John Calipari thought he had seen it all, then he received fan mail from a dog.

• Success nothing new to unbeaten Murray State

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am

  The Racers have had 25 consecutive winning seasons, are the only unbeaten men's team left this season in Division I at 20-0.

• N.C. State player compares loss to infidelity

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am

  Put Scott Wood of North Carolina State on the all-media team.

• Weekend tip-off: Big Ten rivals Michigan, Ohio State meet

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:58 am

  No. 3 Ohio State and No. 22 Michigan renew acquaintances in Columbus

• No. 25 Wisconsin continues win streak, tops No. 17 Indiana

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:54 pm

  Ben Brust scored 13 points and No. 25 Wisconsin continued its recent rebound in the Big Ten, beating No. 17 Indiana 57-50 on Thursday night.

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• Kyle Stanley takes lead at Farmers Insurance Open

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:11 am

  Kyle Stanley ran off four birdies on the front nine for a 4-under 68, giving him a one-shot lead over Brandt Snedeker going into Rouind 3.

• Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy in the hunt in Abu Dhabi

  27 Jan 2012 | 1:33 pm

  Tiger Woods roared into contention in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Friday and sits two shots behind.

• Tiger tied for 3rd in Abu Dhabi

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:13 am

  Tiger Woods shot a 69 in the second round and is now tied for third at the HSBC Championship in Abu Dhabi.

• Levin, Stanley lead Farmers Insurance Open

  26 Jan 2012 | 6:09 pm

  Two weeks ago before the final round of the Sony Open, Spencer Levin cracked the face of his driver. Seems to be it was a good break.

• Meg Mallon named U.S. Solheim Cup captain

  26 Jan 2012 | 2:54 pm

  The LPGA announced that Meg Mallon, an 18-time winner on tour, will serve as the captain for the U.S. team in the 2013 Solheim Cup.

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• Players taking a more active interest in safety

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pm

  Companies also looking for improvements to cut down on head injuries

• Analysis of Flames-Blackhawks trade

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:10 pm

  What the trade of Brendan Morrison to the Blackhawks means

• Ryan Suter isn't planning to re-sign before trade deadline

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:53 pm

  Defenseman Ryan Suter said that he isn't planning to re-sign with the Predators before the Feb. 27 trade deadline

• Shea Weber to challenge Zdeno Chara for hardest shot

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:42 pm

  Nashville TV analyst Terry Crisp said if he were coaching the Predators, he would ban Shea Weber from using his slap shot in practice.

• Chara takes Datsyuk first, Alfredsson picks teammates

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:24 pm

  All-Star captain Daniel Alfresson opted for friends and countrymen in the second annual All-Star fantasy draft

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• Breeders' Cup Classic hits prime time with NBC

  23 Jan 2012 | 9:20 pm

  The Breeders' Cup Classic is coming to prime time for the first time.

• Rachel Alexandra gives birth to 125-pound colt by Curlin

  22 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pm

  Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year, gave birth Sunday to a 125-pound colt by 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year, Curlin,.

• Mr. Bowling wins $175,000 Lecomte Stakes

  22 Jan 2012 | 6:34 pm

  Mr. Bowling pulled ahead in the stretch Saturday and held off favorite Z Dager by a head to win the $175,000 Grade III Lecomte Stakes.

• Havre de Grace is third consecutive female horse of the year

  16 Jan 2012 | 11:16 pm

  Four-year-old filly Havre de Grace was named Horse of the Year Monday, becoming the third consecutive female to win Horse of the Year honors ...

• Churchill Downs staking its spring meet on Saturday nights

  13 Jan 2012 | 7:46 pm

  Track switching the cards held under the lights from predominantly falling on Fridays to staging them on Saturdays during the April 28-July 1 ...

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• A.J. Foyt hospitalized for infection

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:09 pm

  A.J. Foyt has been hospitalized for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

• Harvick (dad-to-be), Burton (new crew chief) embrace changes

  26 Jan 2012 | 10:08 pm

  Kevin Harvick says selling his trucks team will also help him focus on the task at hand in the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup campaign.

• Dan Wheldon's '06 turnaround tale recalled entering Rolex 24

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:41 pm

  Scott Dixon misses the unexpected phone calls in the middle of the night, the comical text messages and photos, the silly pranks and jokes.

• Why Penske chose A.J. Allmendinger to replace Kurt Busch

  26 Jan 2012 | 6:15 pm

  A phone call from from Richard Petty helped seal the deal for Penske Racing to select the successor to Kurt Busch in the No. 22 Dodge.

• NASCAR still planning to punish those who disparage sport

  26 Jan 2012 | 3:11 pm

  "If you challenge the integrity of the sport, we're going to deal with that," Chairman Brian France said.

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• Coach in Pa. investigated for handling of concussions

  26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm

  Police looking into whether Peters Township football coach Rich Piccinini interfered with how trainers treated injuries

• Georgia football coach Richt makes recruiting visit in jail

  26 Jan 2012 | 10:26 am

  According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mark Richt visted Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons, considered the No. 1 ...

• Immigration flap may cost Georgia a football recruit

  26 Jan 2012 | 9:31 am

  An immigration policy may be the reason a Georgia football recruit from Bradwell Institute (Hinesville, Ga.) has changed his mind.

• Recruit whose tweets got him expelled commits to Colorado

  25 Jan 2012 | 10:33 am

  The tweets that got cornerback Yuri Wright expelled from Don Bosco (Ramsey, N.J.) were not enough to deter the interest of Colorado.

• Back to (high) school: Dodge will coach at Marble Falls

  24 Jan 2012 | 3:56 pm

  Todd Dodge is returning to Texas high school coaching five years after a dominant run of four state championships in five seasons.

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• U.S. women can breathe easy with Olympic berth in hand

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:23 am

  After a lackluster first half, the U.S. women's soccer team beat Costa Rica 3-0 to earn a spot in the London Olympics.

• Everton wins matchup of Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:09 am

  Landon Donovan set up both goals for Everton, which rallied to beat Fulham and Clint Dempsey 2-1.

• U.S. women's soccer team qualifies for Olympics

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:01 am

  The U.S. women's soccer team qualified for the London Olympics on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica.

• Injured Solo practices before U.S. women's Olympic qualifier

  26 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pm

  Goalie Hope Solo was back on the practice field Thursday, one day before the game that will determine whether the U.S. goes to the Olympics.

• AC Milan, Juventus reach semifinals of Italian Cup

  26 Jan 2012 | 9:06 pm

  AC Milan responded to an early deficiit to top Lazio 3-1, and Napoli, Juventus and Siena also advanced Thursday in the Italian Cup.

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• Lynx re-sign center Taj McWilliams-Franklin

  23 Jan 2012 | 8:49 pm

  McWilliams-Franklin, Minnesota's 41-year-old emotional leader, will be back to help the Lynx defend their WNBA title.

• Former Auburn coach Ciampi returns to sideline with Dream

  11 Jan 2012 | 9:34 pm

  Joe Ciampi will replace former Dream assistant Carol Ross, who was named head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks last week.

• Los Angeles Sparks hire Dream assistant Carol Ross as coach

  5 Jan 2012 | 8:59 pm

  Carol Ross, who spent the last three seasons as an assistant with the Dream, will replace Joe "Jellybean" Bryant as Sparks head coach.

• Tulsa Shock name Fever assistant Gary Kloppenburg new coach

  4 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pm

  The Tulsa Shock hired Gary Kloppenburg, who spent the past four seasons as an assistant with the Indiana Fever, to be their next head coach.

• Chicago Sky acquire WNBA star Swin Cash from Seattle Storm

  2 Jan 2012 | 8:53 pm

  The Seattle Storm sent WNBA All-Star Swin Cash to the Chicago Sky for the No. 2 overall pick in April's draft.

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• Azarenka routs Sharapova for Australian Open title

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:26 am

  Victoria Azarenka roared past Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to capture the Australian Open title, and with it she will be the new WTA No. 1.

• USA's Taylor Townsend wins Australian Open junior title

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:39 am

  Taylor Townsend defeated Yulia Putintseva of Russia 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the girls singles event at the Australian Open.

• Azarenka rises to No. 1, other rankings shift in WTA

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:48 am

  Victoria Azarenka's win in the Australian Open final on Saturday elevated her to No. 1 and also forced a shift in the top 10.

• Harrison on U.S. Davis Cup team to play Switzerland

  28 Jan 2012 | 5:22 am

  U.S. Davis Cup captain Jim Courier has selected teenager Ryan Harrison to the four-man squad that will play Switzerland next month.

• Nadal won't be swayed by Djokovic breathing issues

  28 Jan 2012 | 2:36 am

  Like Andy Murray before him, Rafael Nadal isn't convinced Novak Djokovic has any breathing problems going into the Australian Open final.

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• Back from doping ban, Valverde wins stage

  21 Jan 2012 | 8:57 pm

  Spain's Alejandro Valverde won the fifth stage of the Tour Down Under, closing in on overall victory.

• Andre Greipel wins stage, leads Tour Down Under

  19 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pm

  His second stage win of the tour allowed him to reclaim the leader's ocher jersey.

• William Clarke wins second stage of Tour Down Under

  18 Jan 2012 | 11:58 am

  Clarke was part of a breakaway and led on his own for half of the 92-mile stage.

• Greipel wins first stage of Tour Down Under

  17 Jan 2012 | 10:49 pm

  Andre Greipel avoided a late crash involving up to 60 riders. His teammate, Belgian Jurgen Roelandts, suffered a neck injury.

• CAS expects Alberto Contador ruling in 2 weeks

  16 Jan 2012 | 1:58 pm

  The Spanish cyclist is facing a two-year ban for testing positive for clenbuterol during the 2010 Tour de France.

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• Davis, White win short dance at U.S. Championships

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:23 am

  Meryl Davis and Charlie White earned 76.89 points for their short program to take a commanding lead in the ice dance competition.

• U.S. women can breathe easy with Olympic berth in hand

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:23 am

  After a lackluster first half, the U.S. women's soccer team beat Costa Rica 3-0 to earn a spot in the London Olympics.

• U.S. women's soccer team qualifies for Olympics

  28 Jan 2012 | 1:01 am

  The U.S. women's soccer team qualified for the London Olympics on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica.

• Jeremy Abbott breezes to big lead at skating nationals

  28 Jan 2012 | 12:49 am

  Jeremy Abbott proved he's the man to beat at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, scoring 90.23 in an impressive short program.

• Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup super-combined event

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am

  Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup super-combined event Friday to extend her lead in the overall standings against second-place Tina Maze.

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  Sports - Allen

• Analysis of Flames-Blackhawks trade

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:10 pm

  What the trade of Brendan Morrison to the Blackhawks means

• Slumping Sabres seem to be in need of a shake-up

  19 Jan 2012 | 5:04 pm

  When it comes to NHL managerial moves, there is a fine line between panic and patience.

• NHL's 10 most pressing second-half issues

  17 Jan 2012 | 6:53 pm

  The 10 issues that will have the biggest impact on the second half of the 2011-12 NHL season:

• Analyzing the Canadiens-Flames trade

  13 Jan 2012 | 9:37 am

  Sizing up Thursday night's Montreal Canadiens-Calgary Flames trade:

• Ron Caron was the ultimate storyteller

  11 Jan 2012 | 7:45 am

  When former St. Louis Blues general manager Ron Caron died Monday, the hockey world lost one of its greatest storytellers.

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• U.S. women can breathe easy with Olympic berth in hand

  28 Jan 2012 | 4:23 am

  After a lackluster first half, the U.S. women's soccer team beat Costa Rica 3-0 to earn a spot in the London Olympics.

• Solo hopes dancing on TV wasn't a misstep

  25 Jan 2012 | 9:35 pm

  U.S. goalkeeper has injured her right leg but says she will be fine for the Americans' game against Costa Rica

• All of this scoring is part of U.S. soccer goal

  25 Jan 2012 | 2:07 pm

  Heading into Tuesday's game against Mexico, U.S. coach Pia Sundhage said her team won't let up when it comes to scoring goals

• NFL defenses now proving Bear's point

  18 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pm

  Just one offensive machine — with Tom Brady at the helm — remains among the four teams vying for a Super Bowl berth.

• Many are seeking the Tebow stamp of approval

  11 Jan 2012 | 9:42 pm

  It should come as absolutely no surprise that Tim Tebow is now America's favorite active pro athlete

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  Sports - Hiestand

• NBC's Michaels still relishes Super Bowl week

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:35 am

  Al Michaels, about to call his eighth Super Bowl, on how he'll prep this week: "You try to stay placid"

• NBC Universal all in on the Super Bowl

  24 Jan 2012 | 6:55 pm

  NBC Universal, with new channels to deploy, will this year set some kind of a record for on-air Super Bowl tie-ins.

• Jim Rome avoids controversy in CBS debut

  23 Jan 2012 | 10:20 am

  If his CBS debut Sunday was a preview of coming attractions, Jim Rome isn't going to be provocative.

• Terry Bradshaw: Mum's the word on Tim Tebow

  19 Jan 2012 | 6:16 pm

  Fox analyst Terry Bradshaw can't say what he'd suggest Tim Tebow should do next.

• NFL should dump local blackout rule

  17 Jan 2012 | 8:27 pm

  The number of blackouts have dropped steadily, from 50% in the 1970s to just 6% — 16 games — this year.

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  Sports - Woodlief

• 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.

• Canada has fallen on hard times in net

  21 Dec 2011 | 8:37 pm

  As we head into holiday tournament mode with the world junior championships nearly upon us, it's the time of year for reflection.

• Draft suddenly doesn't seem as deep

  23 Nov 2011 | 7:53 am

  At Red Line Report, we probably spend more time shuffling and adding to our rankings in November than in any other month.

• Top end of NHL draft looks very competitive

  21 Oct 2011 | 12:50 pm

  One month into junior hockey season, there has been some significant movement on Red Line Report's early season list.

• Not much wheeling and dealing expected at this year's draft

  23 Jun 2011 | 10:40 pm

  Unfortunately, for those who like frenzied wheeling and dealing, we don't think there will be many big trades involving top draft picks.

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• Cruise ship victims mull $14,460 compensation deal

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:36 am

  Many passengers are refusing to accept the deal, saying they can't yet put a figure on the costs of the trauma they endured.

• Slavery at Monticello subject of new exhibit

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:07 am

  Thomas Jefferson considered slavery an "abominable crime." Yet, he owned 600 slaves during his lifetime. That paradox is subject of new exhibit. ...

• Cowboys, horses, guns and tennis?

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm

  Dude ranches still have horses and wranglers, and an aura of the Old West. But today, many also offer extras.

• Valentine value: A romantic weekend in San Francisco

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm

  The city's bay-side paths, bucolic parks, vibrant neighborhoods are inherently romantic. Experiencing the city doesn't have to cost a lot.

• 10 great places to get a shave and a haircut

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:17 pm

  A new breed of barber shop is doing its best to make guys feel at home, and Bravo's Tabitha Coffey shares some favorites with USA TODAY.

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• Name that airport ...

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am

  Here is this week's "name that airport" photo.

• EU investigates Delta, Air France-KLM, Alitalia

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:40 am

  The European Union says it has launched an antitrust investigation over the ties between Delta and it's European joint-venture partners, Air ...

• Las Vegas lands new international airline

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:48 am

  Panama's Copa Airlines will add non-stop service to Las Vegas this summer. Copa will offer four flights a week to its Panama City base, which ...

• Charleston (S.C.) has busiest year ever in 2011

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:04 am

  South Carolina's Charleston International Airport set its all-time passenger record in 2011.

• American increases service to Latin America

  26 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pm

  American Airlines is expanding its service to Latin America with additional flights between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Sao Paolo, ...

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• Thompson chain opens first hotel in London

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pm

  On Wednesday, the boutique hotel chain will open its first hotel in the United Kingdom, in London's chic Belgravia area: The Belgraves.

• Marriott, Schrager plan five Edition hotels

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:36 am

  The recession stalled the rollout of the luxury brand, which it introduced a couple of years ago with much fanfare.

• Fairmont Hotels revamp children's menu

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:08 am

  Fairmont Hotels this year will implement a new children's menu with healthier food options.

• Best Western to open first hotel in Haiti

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:42 am

  This summer, Best Western will open its first hotel in Haiti.

• Radisson Blu Chicago's opening bash is tonight

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:44 am

  CHICAGO - Good morning from the Windy City! Hotel Check-In's in town for the Radisson Blu Aqua opening party.

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• Cruise ship victims mull $14,460 compensation deal

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:36 am

  Many passengers are refusing to accept the deal, saying they can't yet put a figure on the costs of the trauma they endured.

• Slavery at Monticello subject of new exhibit

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:07 am

  Thomas Jefferson considered slavery an "abominable crime." Yet, he owned 600 slaves during his lifetime. That paradox is subject of new exhibit. ...

• Cowboys, horses, guns and tennis?

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm

  Dude ranches still have horses and wranglers, and an aura of the Old West. But today, many also offer extras.

• Valentine value: A romantic weekend in San Francisco

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm

  The city's bay-side paths, bucolic parks, vibrant neighborhoods are inherently romantic. Experiencing the city doesn't have to cost a lot.

• 10 great places to get a shave and a haircut

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:17 pm

  A new breed of barber shop is doing its best to make guys feel at home, and Bravo's Tabitha Coffey shares some favorites with USA TODAY.

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• Crystal ships to get new nightspots

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:58 am

  The Bistro already is open during the day on both of the luxury line's vessels.

• Poll: How much should Costa pay survivors?

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:14 am

  Is the $14,500 in compensation the line is offering passengers who were aboard the Costa Concordia when it partially sank a fair amount?

• Top chef Nobu Matsuhisa to lead foodie cruise

  26 Jan 2012 | 10:16 am

  The famed restaurateur will offer cooking demonstrations and classes aboard the Crystal Serenity.

• Photo tour: A peek inside Disney's next ship

  26 Jan 2012 | 7:06 am

  USA TODAY's Gene Sloan toured the still-under-construction Disney Fantasy at a shipyard in Germany.

• Cruise lines mum on 'sail-by salute' policies

  25 Jan 2012 | 3:51 pm

  None of the six biggest North American cruise operators responded to CruiseLog questions on the topic.

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• Azarenka routs Sharapova for Australian Open title

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:26 am

  Victoria Azarenka roared past Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to capture the Australian Open title, and with it she will be the new WTA No. 1.

• Tiger Woods shares lead in Abu Dhabi

  28 Jan 2012 | 7:21 am

  Tiger Woods is tied for the clubhouse lead with Robert Rock at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after a third-round 6-under 66.

• Celtics hold off Pacers to get back to .500

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:56 am

  Paul Pierce had 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Boston held off Indiana 94-87 for its fourth consecutive win.

• Wade returns, Anthony sits as Heat top Knicks

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:51 am

  Dwyane Wade scored 28 points in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Heat beat the three-point-obsessed Knicks 99-89.

• Rubio, Love lift Timberwolves over Spurs

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:45 am

  Ricky Rubio had 18 points and 10 assists, Kevin Love had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota held off San Antonio 87-79.

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  Travel - At The Airport

• At Singapore Airport, iPad-toting team eases fliers' frustrations

  24 Jan 2012 | 5:10 pm

  Singapore airport introduced a team of salaried, iPad-toting representatives tasked with roaming the four terminals to assist travelers.

• Airports offer holiday travelers discounts and diversions

  30 Nov 2011 | 4:33 pm

  Many airports offer holiday entertainment, promotions and contests as well as discount offers at shops and restaurants in the terminals.

• Get your flu shot at the airport

  16 Nov 2011 | 10:44 am

  This year it won't be so easy for health-conscious travelers to get vaccinated on the fly. The trend at U.S. airports seems to be waning.

• The $1B airport terminal: Sacramento's sparkling upgrade

  12 Oct 2011 | 9:34 am

  The new Central Terminal B, which replaces a worn, 44 year-old terminal slated for demolition, is actually two buildings and houses seven ai ...

• How the airport experience has changed since 9/11

  7 Sep 2011 | 2:45 pm

  As pleasant as it may be to have fun while at the airport, the sobering reality is that amenities were developed in response to a tragedy.

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• Name that airport ...

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am

  Here is this week's "name that airport" photo.

• EU investigates Delta, Air France-KLM, Alitalia

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:40 am

  The European Union says it has launched an antitrust investigation over the ties between Delta and it's European joint-venture partners, Air ...

• Security warning: Crime at Dominican Republic airports

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:34 am

  Following a rise in crime, a security firm warns travelers and flight crews to be careful at airports in the Dominican Republic.

• Las Vegas lands new international airline

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:48 am

  Panama's Copa Airlines will add non-stop service to Las Vegas this summer. Copa will offer four flights a week to its Panama City base, which ...

• Charleston (S.C.) has busiest year ever in 2011

  27 Jan 2012 | 8:04 am

  South Carolina's Charleston International Airport set its all-time passenger record in 2011.

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• Slavery at Monticello subject of new exhibit

  28 Jan 2012 | 6:07 am

  Thomas Jefferson considered slavery an "abominable crime." Yet, he owned 600 slaves during his lifetime. That paradox is subject of new exhibit. ...

• Cowboys, horses, guns and tennis?

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm

  Dude ranches still have horses and wranglers, and an aura of the Old West. But today, many also offer extras.

• Valentine value: A romantic weekend in San Francisco

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm

  The city's bay-side paths, bucolic parks, vibrant neighborhoods are inherently romantic. Experiencing the city doesn't have to cost a lot.

• Great American Bites: Amazing steaks, California style at the Hitching Post 2

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm

  California's Santa Barbara County is home to the nation's most hyper-specialized form of barbecue.

• 10 great places to get a shave and a haircut

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:17 pm

  A new breed of barber shop is doing its best to make guys feel at home, and Bravo's Tabitha Coffey shares some favorites with USA TODAY.

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• Bradley Cooper's relationship with 'The Words'

  28 Jan 2012 | 3:30 am

  Bradley Cooper seems destined to have taken the lead role in 'The Words,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday night.

• Zoe Saldana rocks Sundance premiere

  28 Jan 2012 | 2:09 am

  Sundance snow and ice? No problem. Zoe Saldana rocked Alexander McQueen and heels.

• How naked is Heigl in 'One For the Money'?

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pm

  Jason O'Mara appears to get an eyeful of his co-star during a comedic shower scene in the film, opening today.

• 'Ferris Bueller' star not wowed by Super hype

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pm

  'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star Alan Ruck is not in any hurry to see any Super Bowl commerical about the 1986 classic.

• Gallery: This week at the movies

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pm

  Debating which movie to see this weekend? USA TODAY film critic Claudia Puig gives you quick-hit reviews for this week's new releases and more. ...

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• 'Ferris Bueller' star not wowed by Super hype

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pm

  'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star Alan Ruck is not in any hurry to see any Super Bowl commerical about the 1986 classic.

• Jennifer Love Hewitt does sexy 'Client' tease

  27 Jan 2012 | 3:45 pm

  This isn't the 'Ghost Whisperer.' That's for sure.

• Jimmy Fallon takes 'Late Night' to Super Bowl

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pm

  Guests will include Tim Tebow, Drew Brees, Adam Levine, Taylor Lautner and Andy Samberg on a special, live, Sunday post-game show.

• 'DWTS' cast to be revealed on 'GMA'

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:39 am

  We'll soon find out who's braving 'Dancing With the Stars,' and more in the morning roundup.

• Kim Kardashian joins TV show cast

  27 Jan 2012 | 6:25 am

  Kim Kardashian is adding to her acting resume.

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• 'The Comedy' prompts walkouts -- and curiosity

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:05 pm

  When a film is described as "receiving more walkouts than anything else I've seen at (Sundance)," I automatically want to see it.

• The Week in Pop: My pop-culture picks

  27 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm

  If you're a little behind on Candy, I suggest you check out this week's posts about David Letterman, Joy Division and Yuksek.

• Today in pop history: Michael Jackson on fire

  27 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am

  I was only 6 years old when Michael Jackson filmed that disastrous Pepsi commercial in 1984, but I clearly remember hearing about it.

• 'Margaret': A notable (but unseen) flick

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am

  Last year Kenneth Lonergan's Margaret received positive reviews from several notable critics. So how come most of us couldn't see it?

• Happy 30th anniversary, They Might Be Giants!

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:01 am

  It's hard to believe They Might Be Giants have been together 30 years, partly because they still sound so amazing.

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• Your Random Weekend Memo

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm

  Watch Ruben Studdard's new video, and read Scotty McCreery's advice for the Season 11 "American Idol" contestants.

• David Archuleta previews miniseries theme

  27 Jan 2012 | 10:21 am

  Filipino network TV5 has posted a clip of Archuleta singing the theme for his miniseries. Plus, news on Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, etc.

• Adam Lambert offers fans preview of new video

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:52 am

  The video for Adam Lambert's "Better Than I Know Myself" premieres Monday, but Adam offers fans a look behind the scenes of the video shoot.

• Jordin Sparks throws support to Baylie Brown

  27 Jan 2012 | 9:44 am

  Baylie Brown, the Season 11 contestant who originally tried out five years ago, has "Idol" winner Jordin Sparks rooting for her.

• 'American Idol': Don't mess with Texas

  26 Jan 2012 | 8:12 pm

  Thursday night was a big improvement over the last couple "American Idol" episodes, whether you wanted good singers or bad ones.

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• Books provide peek behind Downton Abbey walls

  26 Jan 2012 | 2:43 pm

  It's upstairs/downstairs all over again as Downton Abbey brings back turn-of-the-century British life.

• 'The Obamas' sparks controversy

  19 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am

  Michelle Obama is not happy with Jodi Kantor's book 'The Obamas' — and that appears to be a good thing for the author.

• Final Word: Listing your food leaves a bad taste

  17 Jan 2012 | 8:16 pm

  Who needs that? We can be appalled all by ourselves. We don't need a list to remind us.

• Dave Barry tag-teams a 'Lunatics' novel

  11 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pm

  Two guys stupidly become legendary international criminals in a "hilarious" book by Barry and Emmy-winning writer Alan Zweibel.

• Fiction: 2011's good story

  11 Jan 2012 | 8:12 pm

  Powered by the literary and cinematic sucess of 'The Help,' fiction ruled the roost in 2011.

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• Bradley Cooper's relationship with 'The Words'

  28 Jan 2012 | 3:30 am

  Bradley Cooper seems destined to have taken the lead role in 'The Words,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday night.

• Zoe Saldana rocks Sundance premiere

  28 Jan 2012 | 2:09 am

  Sundance snow and ice? No problem. Zoe Saldana rocked Alexander McQueen and heels.

• 'Ferris Bueller' star not wowed by Super hype

  27 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pm

  'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star Alan Ruck is not in any hurry to see any Super Bowl commerical about the 1986 classic.

• 'Skies' brings back the joy of 'Graceland'

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pm

  'Under African Skies' takes a hard look at the making of Paul Simon's 'Graceland,' but the joyous music shines through.

• Sundance's 'Price Check' survives lean budget

  26 Jan 2012 | 6:31 pm

  The making of Sundance's 'Price Check': 20 days, multiple locations and a big blizzard.

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• After a week of wild weather, USA gets a weekend breather

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:29 pm

  Following a wild, stormy week, the nation's weather this weekend will be rather quiet, which should extend into next week.

• Super Bowl comes to Indianapolis, with more cold ahead

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm

  Success of events now and in 2014 in the New York area may decide whether the NFL puts future title games in Northern cities.

• Weather service: 10 tornadoes hit Alabama

  26 Jan 2012 | 12:32 pm

  The National Weather Service has now documented paths of destruction from at least 10 tornadoes in the outbreak of storms across Alabama Mon ...

• Spring floods unlikely in upper Midwest

  26 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm

  The risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is down from recent years due to the lack of snow.

• Northern Lights dance over northern England

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:52 am

  The Northern Lights have lit up the skies above Scotland and northern England after a solar storm.

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• After a week of wild weather, USA gets a weekend breather

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:29 pm

  Following a wild, stormy week, the nation's weather this weekend will be rather quiet, which should extend into next week.

• Super Bowl comes to Indianapolis, with more cold ahead

  27 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm

  Success of events now and in 2014 in the New York area may decide whether the NFL puts future title games in Northern cities.

• Weather service: 10 tornadoes hit Alabama

  26 Jan 2012 | 12:32 pm

  The National Weather Service has now documented paths of destruction from at least 10 tornadoes in the outbreak of storms across Alabama Mon ...

• Spring floods unlikely in upper Midwest

  26 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pm

  The risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is down from recent years due to the lack of snow.

• Northern Lights dance over northern England

  26 Jan 2012 | 11:52 am

  The Northern Lights have lit up the skies above Scotland and northern England after a solar storm.