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Bestselling books the week of 2/10/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at bookstores across America?
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Bestselling books the week of 2/3/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at bookstores across America?
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17 stories from 'Undefeated: Inside the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ Perfect Season’
Writer Mike Freeman explores the undefeated season of the Florida team in his book.
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A Week 17 NFL quiz
The NFL’s regular season ended Sunday with one coach, Indianapolis’s Chuck Pagano, making a triumphant and inspiring return to the sidelines after months of cancer treatments. Meanwhile a handful of coaches were about to receive pink slips (Philadelphia’s Andy Reid, Kansas City’s Romeo Crennel, Cleveland’s Pat Shurmur, and Buffalo’s Chan Gailey were gone by Monday morning, and others seemed sure to follow). Amid the musical chairs to make the playoffs, Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson came up just nine yards shy of his quest to overtake Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards. His 199 yards, however, helped the Vikings land a playoff berth. The Redskins also were carried to the playoffs by a running back, rookie Alfred Morris, a little-known sixth-round draft pick out of Florida Atlantic, who gained a team record 200 yards in Washington’s win-or-go-home 28-18 victory over Dallas. To test your knowledge of Week 17 NFL developments, take this 12-question quiz.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Heisman Trophy goes to ... a diverse group of winners and losers
Heisman Trophy winners are not all headed for glory. Cam Newton of Auburn, as expected, won the 2010 Heisman Trophy, but he has been dogged by a recruitment controversy. Past winners of the honor have run an eclectic playbook of highs and lows.
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Obama to sign bill awarding payments to black farmers: justice or 'fraud'?
President Obama signs a law Wednesday aimed at rectifying USDA actions that undercut black farmers. Some conservatives call it 'modern-day reparations' that reward political friends.
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Feds: Somali-born teen plotted car-bombing in Oregon
In an undercover sting operation at a Christmas tree lighting in Portland, Oregon, Mohamed Osman Mohamud was arrested dialing a cell phone that he thought would set off the blast.
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Working on Black Friday? A look at who doesn't get the day off.
Federal workers, for one, don't necessarily get the day after Thanksgiving off. Neither does anyone in retail, because Black Friday requires 'all hands on deck.' But getting today off is a perk for many.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/24
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Start your Thanksgiving in the office
Thanksgiving in the workplace: Thanking employees and fellow workers isn't just polite, it can boost morale and productivity.
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J. Crew makes deal to be taken private for $3B
J. Crew shareholders would receive $43.50 per share from private equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners. That is a 16 percent premium to the stock's closing price Monday of $37.65.
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Obama's new job: reinvention
To avoid gridlock, he will need to master a new political reality – and win a battle of public perception.
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Unemployment rate stuck at 9.6 percent. Will holiday hiring help?
Unemployment rate remains relatively high, but demand for temp workers is rising. Holiday hiring will add to the pool of temporary jobs. Still, few firms look set to 'staff up' significantly, as they watch for a shift in consumers' mood.
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Spectacular fall foliage from an unexpected source: blueberries
Gardeners look for plants with spectacular fall foliage, but they may not consider blueberries. Here are two exciting new blueberries to try.
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Airline tickets: Airlines boost profits by selling fewer of them
Airline tickets aren't as plentiful as in 2008, allowing airlines to price them higher.
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Do head shots need to be 'part of the game'?
As the injury count mounts, it's time to reconsider the fallout from the 'play-at-any-cost' mentality.
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Herding Donkeys
Are the Democrats a party in desperate need of an ideology?
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Verizon 4G service to hit 38 cities by end of 2010
Verizon 4G service will be available in Boston, Chicago, and Settle, among other major American hubs.
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Blockbuster fizzles in US, but renters overseas haven't switched to Netflix – yet
Blockbuster's bankruptcy is not expected to affect its international operations in more than 21 countries, according to the company.
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Bankruptcy protection filed by Blockbuster
Bankruptcy protection: In a submission to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York on Thursday, Blockbuster said it reached an agreement with bondholders on a recapitalization plan.
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Blockbuster expected to file for Chapter 11 within days
Blockbuster is reportedly about to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Blockbuster, at one time, was the nation's leading video rental outlet.
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Satellite phone will be sold by AT&T
Satellite phone: AT&T's new phone, the TerreStar Genus, could be an important tool for boaters, fishermen, forest rangers, emergency crews and others who go outside regular cellular coverage.
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Who’s picking up the tab for the tea party?
The tea party movement may have genuine grassroots. But just beneath the surface are professional fund-raisers, foundations, and political action committees – some of which have been around for years – pushing a conservative-libertarian agenda.
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Beyond racism: lessons from the South on racial discrimination and prejudice
Seven lessons from the deep South on racism, racial discrimination, and prejudice.
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Could Mike Castle be part of a new Republican middle?
Ultra-conservative 'tea party' candidates have gotten most of the attention this election cycle. But Mike Castle of Delaware is one of several moderate conservatives who could also win this fall.
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A right way and a wrong way to link teachers and student test scores?
The Los Angeles Times plans to publish names of teachers and how well they do in raising their students' standardized test scores. Some say it will result in a backlash to emerging 'value added' analysis of teacher performance.
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Ground zero mosque flap: how Obama and Democrats can recover
Time to change the subject from the ground zero mosque controversy to something else, like jobs and the economy, say Democratic strategists. But the issue continues to draw comments from Democratic candidates.
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What could happen to JetBlue passenger who ticked off Steve Slater?
JetBlue flight attendant Steve Slater faces criminal charges for deploying the plane's emergency chute. But the passenger blamed for setting off his tirade could also face charges or fines.
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JetBlue attendant: Why judge may not be amused by Steve Slater
JetBlue attendant Steve Slater is being called a working-class hero for allegedly berating an abusive passenger and then jumping down the exit chute. But judges take any crimes related to air travel very seriously.
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