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Evolution of the NFL: 16 ways the game has changed
Forty-seven years after the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles before a less-than-capacity crowd, let’s look back at some of the ways the NFL has changed.
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NFL playoff thrill-a-thon: Flacco’s fling, Kaepernick’s runs; Falcons' escape. A Week 19 quiz
A wild weekend of NFL playoff action results in a pair of brothers coaching for conference championships. To test your knowledge of NFL playoff developments, take this 12-question quiz.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Six ways fleet operators save on gas (and you can, too)
While you may long for $2 gas, the truth is that higher prices – in the $3 to $4 a gallon range – are the new normal. Here are six money-saving tips, used by fleet operators, to save money on fuel:
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Baseball 2012: The game's best off-beat, under-the-radar statistics and trivia
Fascinating baseball firsts and notable statistics can easily be missed in the playing of more than 2,000 big-league games each year. Here are the most intriguing developments that possibly escaped your notice.
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Sinkhole buyouts await evacuated Louisiana homeowners
Sinkhole buyout for homes over a salt cavern will be offered to residents in Assumption Parish, La. The homes eligible for the sinkhole buyout are under evacuation because of a nine-acre sinkhole, Gov. Bobby Jindal said Wednesday.
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Decoder Wire Did Rand Paul fear-monger in filibuster? (+video)
The emphasis by Sen. Rand Paul on cafe drone strikes on US soil came across to some critics as a lost opportunity to talk about other actual dangers in the expanding use of unmanned aircraft to target terror suspects.
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Lebron James, Heat unimpressed after 16 wins
Lebron James and Miami play at home against Philadelphia on Friday, and a win would match the 12th-longest winning streak in NBA history.
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With Hugo Chavez gone, US oil industry eyes Venezuela
Oil analysts don't expect sudden changes in Venezuela oil policies after Hugo Chavez's death. But political change in post-Chavez Venezuela could open its oil industry to much wider foreign investment.
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Sistine Chapel closed, Vatican still waiting for 5 cardinals for conclave
Sistine Chapel closed: The Vatican insisted nothing was amiss and that the five cardinals would be present in the coming days.
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Whitney Houston: FBI releases 128-page file (+video)
Whitney Houston's FBI file includes letters from fans that Whitney Houston found threatening, as well as an attempted extortion attempt that the FBI investigated.
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The Cyrus Cylinder, symbol of Persian tolerance, heads to US
The 2,600 year old Cyrus Cylinder, a promise of tolerance from the ancient Persian King, is heading to the US for the first time.
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Big East breakup: Who's leaving next?
The Big East breakup is picking up speed: A coalition of seven Catholic schools announced Thursday that their new conference will be up and running for the 2013-2014 school year.
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Coastal Carolina dorm shooting raises question: Should coeds pack heat?
A shooting Tuesday at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C., left one student dead. Although campus shootings are rare, the incident rekindles a debate on whether to permit guns on campus.
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Millionaire plans to send couple to Mars in 2018. Is that realistic? (+video)
The Inspiration Mars Foundation, led by space tourist and multimillionaire Dennis Tito, announces its plan to send a married couple on a flyby mission to the Red Planet beginning in 2018.
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Energy Voices Will trains derail the Keystone XL pipeline?
The Keystone XL pipeline could fall by the wayside given the increased interest in the transportation of crude oil via rail, Graeber writes. With more crude travelling on trains, will rail overtake Keystone XL and other pipelines as the preferred method of oil transport?
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Derek Fisher returns to Oklahoma City Thunder
Derek Fisher became the third point guard in the Oklahoma City Thunder line up. Derek Fisher won five NBA championship rings with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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In Gear The 10 worst US cities for traffic
Which city has the worst traffic in the country? Los Angeles and Atlanta make a string case, but another major metro snags the title.
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"The Double V" and "The Slaves' Gamble"
Two recent releases chronicle the contentious history of blacks in the US military.
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Adopted toddler's alleged death-by-abuse in Texas inflames Russia
A Kremlin ombudsman says that Russian 3-year-old Maxim Kuzmin was killed by his adoptive Texan mother last month. The accusation has stoked a new firestorm in Russia over US adoptions.
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'Sweet Home Alabama' sung as 'horrible' cruise ends
The CEO of Carnival apologized as some 3,100 passengers disembarked from the cruise ship Triumph late Thursday and early Friday. Passengers praised the crew and criticized the deplorable conditions during the five days on the ship.
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12 cruises canceled on troubled Carnival cruise ship (+video)
The company's announcement on Wednesday came as the Triumph was being towed to a port in Mobile, Ala., with more than 4,000 people on board, some of whom have complained to relatives that conditions on the ship are dismal and that they have limited access to food and bathrooms.
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Next for Carnival Triumph cruise passengers? A 2-hour bus ride and $500.
Carnival Triumph passengers will get a full refund, a free cruise, and now a $500 check. Upon arrival in Mobile, Ala., cruise ship passengers will get the option of boarding buses directly to Galveston, Texas, or Houston, or spending the night in a hotel in New Orleans,
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RFK Jr. arrested: Celebs, enviros arrested at Keystone pipeline protest
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune also was arrested — the first time in the group's 120-year history that a club leader was arrested in an act of civil disobedience.
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Keystone XL pipeline action coming in 'near term,' says Kerry
Keystone XL pipeline, a flashpoint in the debate over climate change, will receive a "fair and transparent" review from the US State Department, secretary of State John Kerry said Friday. Kerry said he hopes to make an announcement about the Keystone XL pipeline in the 'near term.'
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Saving Money Can't wait? Seven online options for same-day delivery
Same-day delivery is expanding for online retailers, meaning you'll soon be able to experience the instant gratification of in-store shopping from your couch. Here are seven options to try.
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Stocks up following jump in home prices
Stocks rebounded on Wall Street Tuesday after a rise in US home prices and signs of economic recovery in Europe. Strong earnings reports also benefited stocks.
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Mexico explosion: How will the Pemex blast affect the country's race for oil? (+video)
In Mexico City, a powerful explosion rocked the headquarters of state oil giant Pemex, killing at least 25 and injuring 100 others.
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Cover Story 10 surprises about tomorrow's job market
In sharp contrast to today's tepid job growth, employment will pick up later this decade and feature some unusual twists – from the rise of sales jobs to the dearth of 'green' ones. Here's a guide to help navigate it.
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In Gear Nissan aims to triple number of quick-charging electric car stations in US
Nissan hopes to add another 500 new electric car quick-charging stations over the next 18 months, Voelcker writes.
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