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No. 7 Oregon beats rival; headed to Rose Bowl

Oregon's thorny start has come up roses. Complete Story...

Jets overcome injury to Sanchez to beat Bills

Mark Sanchez threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards before hurting his right knee, and the New York Jets' stingy defense finished the job in a 19-13 win over the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.

Samoan Tsunami wave was 46 feet high

The tsunami that killed more than 200 people in the Samoan islands and Tonga earlier this year towered up to 46 feet (14 meters) high — more then twice as tall as most of the buildings it slammed into, scientists said Friday.

E. Illinois defeats Tennessee State 83-81 in 3OT

Tyler Laser scored 15 points and hit big shots in the second and third overtimes to help Eastern Illinois to an 83-81 win over Tennesse State on Thursday night.

Crew plans to cut rope to free Hawaii whale

Marine sanctuary officials planned to return to Hawaii waters with modified equipment Friday to try to cut loose a young humpback whale entangled in several hundred yards of heavy plastic rope.

Chinese mob bosses sentenced to death in crackdown

Two mob bosses — nicknamed the "Hammerhead" and "Spicy Qin" — have been sentenced to death for murder and illegally running a business empire involving underground casinos, cement factories and poultry markets in southern China, a court official and local media said Friday.

Cuba blasts US black leaders for charges of racism

Cuba hit back Thursday at 60 prominent U.S. black leaders who challenged its race record, with island writers, artists and official journalists calling the criticism an attack on their country's national identity.

Morehead State outlasts Tennessee-Martin 74-66

Kenneth Faried had 19 points and 18 rebounds and Morehead State survived a late rally by Tennessee-Martin to win 74-66 on Thursday night in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both teams.

Pyatt's goal gives Coyotes 2-1 win over Flames

Taylor Pyatt scored with 3:29 remaining to lift the Phoenix Coyotes past the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Thursday night.

Wright State beats Cleveland State 73-64

Cooper Land scored 14 points and Cory Cooperwood tallied a double-double, leading Wright State to a 73-64 win over Cleveland State in the Horizon League opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Florida International downs Florida A&M 61-54

Marlon Bright scored 15 points and had 14 rebounds to lead Florida International to a 61-54 win over Florida A&M on Thursday night.

Coastal Carolina defeats VMI 111-97

Danny Nieman scored 22 points and Joseph Harris had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Coastal Carolina to a 111-97 victory over Virginia Military Institute in the Big South Conference opener on Thursday night.

Austin Peay defeats Southeast Missouri 76-71 in OT

Wes Channels scored eight of his 20 points in overtime and Austin Peay defeated Southeast Missouri 76-71 in the Ohio Valley Conference Opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Fairfield holds off winless Marist 70-61

Anthony Johnson scored 15 points to help Fairfield hold off winless Marist 70-61 on Thursday night in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

Centenary defeats Southern Utah 93-85 in OT

Roman Tubner scored 30 points and Centenary pulled away from Southern Utah in overtime for a 93-85 victory in the Summit League opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Nicholls State defeats Loyola-New Orleans 82-66

Anatoly Bose scored 23 points to lead Nicholls State to its first win of the season, 82-66 over Loyola-New Orleans on Thursday night.

Shuttered 'Blue Hawaii' resort hit by fire

The shuttered Coco Palms resort on Kauai made famous by Elvis Presley has been hit by fire and sustained about $80,000 in damage.

James' 19 points lead No. 2 Texas past USC, 69-50

Damion James scored 19 points and No. 2 Texas defended its highest ranking in school history with a 69-50 victory over Southern California on Thursday night.

DeHaan leads No. 22 MSU past No. 4 N. Carolina

Allyssa DeHaan scored all of her 14 points in the second half to help No. 22 Michigan State hold off No. 4 North Carolina 72-66 in an ACC/Big Ten challenge game on Thursday night.

Stars rally to beat Ducks 3-1

James Neal and Steve Ott scored 71 seconds apart early in the third and the Dallas Stars beat Anaheim 3-1 Thursday night, handing the Ducks their seventh straight road loss.

Long Island holds off winless Bryant 62-46

Jamal Olasewere scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for his first career double-double and Long Island University held off winless Bryant 62-46 Thursday night in the Northeast Conference opener for both teams.

Arkansas State beats Western Kentucky 24-20

Alex Carrington returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown with 3:49 left and Arkansas State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat winless Western Kentucky 24-20 on Thursday night.

Samford cruises past Elon 55-31

Josh Davis scored 12 points and Bryan Friday added 11 points, leading Samford to a 55-31 win over Elon in the Southern Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Mexico City police free 107 'slave workers'

Mexico City police on Thursday freed 107 people who were forced to work under slave-like conditions in a clandestine factory making shopping bags and clothing clasps, authorities said.

Comcast-NBC deal shows future is in content

Comcast Corp. is buying control of NBC Universal from GE largely because Comcast wants to own more movies and TV shows. The point is to give it a position of strength if fewer people sign up for its cable TV services and watch more video online.

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'Adapt or die' becomes mantra against warming
Source: msnbc.com

With the world losing the battle against global warming so far, experts are warning that humans need to follow nature's example: Adapt or die.

Isolationism soars among Americans, poll finds
Source: msnbc.com

Americans are turning away from the world, showing a tendency toward isolationism in foreign affairs that has risen to the highest level in four decades, a poll found.

Panel: Party could have been 'night of horror'
Source: msnbc.com

The House Homeland Security Committee chairman said Thursday Congress must question those involved in the White House security breach, saying the U.S. is fortunate it did not turn into "a night of horror."

Cut and run
Source: Daily Times

US President Barack Obama's much-awaited announcement of his new Afghan strategy has evoked alarm and disappointment in equal measure. Obama has committed to sending 30,000 additional US troops, but also announced a withdrawal date starting from July 2011.

Report: 2,600 bodies found in Kashmir graves
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

Nearly 2,600 bodies have been discovered in single unmarked and mass graves throughout mountainous Indian Kashmir, human rights activists said Wednesday, alleging some of the dead were likely innocent people killed by security forces.

Certain Obama, Uncertain Allies
Source: Acus.org

There is no doubt about it now. This is Obama's War. He took full ownership of it last night. From the history to the conduct of operations, warts and all.

Week Of Fear And Anxiety
Source: The Telegraph: Calcutta

The past week was full of events that invariably induce fear and anxiety: serial blasts in Assam, killings in Bengal and ambushes in Jharkhand and Manipur, apart from being the first anniversary of the terror attacks in Mumbai.

Deputies use Taser on 'out of control' child
Source: msnbc.com

Colorado sheriff's deputies shocked an "out of control" 10-year-old child with a Taser and arrested him.

WWII vet gains support in Va. flagpole battle
Source: msnbc.com

One of the nation's oldest Medal of Honor winners takes on a neighborhood association that wants him to take down a front-yard flagpole.

Obama family lights National Christmas Tree
Source: msnbc.com

President Barack Obama got some help lighting the National Christmas Tree. First lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha helped the president press a button and light the 40-foot Colorado blue spruce growing on the Ellipse, just south of the White House.

Knox fights tears in statement to Italian court
Source: msnbc.com

Her voice breaking as she fought back tears, American exchange student Amanda Knox on Thursday made her final statement to the Italian court trying her for the murder of her roommate.

critics not invited to the jobs summit
Source: The Washington Times

"He's going to get lots of recommendations to spend more money," said Peter Morici, a professor at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. "These are the very same people who gave us the stimulus package.

Blessed are the conservative in Bible translation
Source: Yahoo! News

The Gospel of Luke records that, as he was dying on the cross, Jesus showed his boundless mercy by praying for his killers this way: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." Not so fast, say contributors to the Conservative Bible Project.

Tiger Woods To "Pay" His Wife Millions To Stick By Him?
Source:

The pre-nuptial agreement they signed in October 2004 would award Nordegren $20 million just for sticking with Woods for 10 years.

Prosecutors: Ind. Teen Felt Hunger To Kill
Source: msnbc.com

A teen accused of murdering his 10-year-old brother said he related to a TV serial killer and felt a hunger to kill, prosecutors say.

Murder case moves ahead
Source: trib.com

Just before noon on Nov. 15, Bethany McGehee went shopping at the Eastridge Mall with her daughter and friend, leaving her two young sons at home with their father.

Alleged World Series Ring Thief a Wanted Man
Source: msnbc.com

The man accused of stealing three Phillies' World Series rings is wanted by the state of Pennsylvania.

McCain Urges Seniors to Abandon AARP
Source: FOXNews.com

Sen. John McCain is urging senior citizens to cut up their AARP membership cards and mail the pieces back to the organization, claiming AARP has betrayed them.

U.S. skater Davis calls comedian Colbert 'jerk'
Source: NBC Sports

Stephen Colbert's Canadian-bashing isn't sitting well with at least one American speedskating star.

Teen Admits Manslaughter In 14-Year-Old's Death
Source: msnbc.com

A second Anne Arundel County teen has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the death of a 14-year-old who was killed while he was riding his bike home in May.

Agents suspended for state dinner breach
Source: United Press International

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Secret Service chief Mark Sullivan told a U.S. House panel Thursday the agents who admitted a pair of state dinner crashers were suspended and could be fired.

"Dirty-Mouthed" Miley Doll Teaches Toddler Foul Word
Source: NBC Miami

When Brandy Westberry bought 3-year-old daughter Kelzea a Hannah Montana singing Christmas doll, she assumed it was harmless until the precocious toddler started dropping F-bombs. "I said, 'Where did you learn that', and she said 'the baby'," Westberry told WTLV.

Intel unveils 48-core cloud computing silicon chip
Source: BBC News

Intel has unveiled a prototype chip that packs 48 separate processing cores on to a chunk of silicon the size of a postage stamp.

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