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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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Energy and climate rallies – real or astroturf?
Energy rallies organized by coal and oil industry.
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The power of spiritual calm
A Christian Science perspective.
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Turbulence is leading cause of air flight injuries
Passengers on a flight from Brazil to Houston were hurt after the plane hit severe turbulence Monday. Unbuckled seat belts are a key reason for turbulence-related injuries, say experts.
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Four ways to help pilots avoid turbulence
The emergency landing of Continental Flight 128 in Miami Monday adds urgency to ongoing efforts to better predict turbulence.
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The Night Counter
In a contemporary twist on “1,001 Nights,” a Lebanese grandmother spends her nights telling tales about her Arab-American family.
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Out of work? This week's most intriguing job offers
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Jackson probe focuses on powerful anesthetic
Police and drug enforcement officers raided the home of Jackson's doctor Tuesday. Reports say an injection of propofol may have contributed to the pop star's death.
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Blueberry bounty
A blueberry farm in Arkansas draws crowds from as far away as Oklahoma and Kansas for a sweet summer treat.
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A solar eclipse for the people
Not just devoted eclipse-chasers but millions of others were able to view the longest solar eclipse of the century as it passed over Asia Wednesday.
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Apollo lunar rocks still offer clues to scientists
If not for a St. Louis scientist and a few of his colleagues, NASA may never have collected moon rocks.
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The Wild Marsh
Rick Bass again assumes the role of America’s 21st-century Thoreau.
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GM's eBay plan: What about the dealers?
eBay has been selling used cars for years, but laws currently prohibit direct sales from manufacturers.
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Photo exhibit offers an intimate look at America's jazz ambassadors
Black jazz legends were sent abroad as part of a State Department diplomatic push even while segregation continued back home.
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Argentina vote: Referendum on the Kirchners
Voters say that candidates in Sunday's mid-term elections pay little attention to top concerns of jobs and crime.
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NASA's new breed of astronaut
The space station, now fully staffed, demands diplomats, not jet jockeys.
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Should older pilots undergo stronger fitness tests?
Cockpit death of a pilot prompts questions about qualifying medical exams.
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Will planes be fueled by flowers in the future?
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Top 10 job offers for mavericks
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Good ways to deliver bad news
Open talk, empathetic listening make staff cuts more than a cold exercise in cost saving.
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Uncertain NASA gets familiar former astronaut boss
Retired General Charles Bolden gets high praise from those who've flown with him.
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Housing slump rekindles old notion of putting down roots
Americans are moving less than at any time since 1948. Many are just waiting to relocate, but some may be embracing a new era of nesting.
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Weddings go green
Matrimonial vows of commitment extend to planet Earth.
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NASA's Mr. Fixits give Hubble Space Telescope life-prolonging hardware
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New Orleans' 'Katrina Generation' struggles with drugs and depression
Suicides are up and hard drugs are more prevalent – trends that are both linked to the hurricane's legacy, experts say.
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Experimental geography as art
Traditional geography meets politics – plus multimedia and performance art.
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