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20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports

Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
Companies we love in 8 industries we hate

A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
Ferris Bueller lands in Top 5 Super Bowl car ads of 2012 (+ video)

The Super Bowl is way more than a football game. It's a coming out party for the year's most creative and humorous ads. Here's one viewer's take on the Top 5 Super Bowl car ads for 2012. What's your favorite - Bueller, The Bark Side, or another?
In Pictures: Stars on skateboards
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Bulger girlfriend: Why she's still getting 8 years in jail

Bulger girlfriend, Catherine Greig, lost her appeal to reduce her 8-year prison sentence. Greig was alleged gangster James "Whitey" Bulger's girlfriend during his 16 years as a fugitive.
Difference Maker He brought Christianity into the streets to promote civil rights

Episcopal priest Malcolm Boyd has taken the message of Christianity outside the walls of church to champion minority rights and show that God is everywhere.
New report reveals stunning disparities in health-care costs

A joint replacement at one Los Angeles hospital costs $297,000; at another, 12 miles away, it's $84,000 – a gap that health-care experts say could help consumers, armed with such information, play a role in driving costs down.
20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports

Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:
Latin America Monitor Venezuelan tools of protest? Pots, pans, and smartphone apps.

The popular Latin American protest tactic of banging pots and pans took on a new form in post-election Venezuela. Some opposition members protested Maduro's victory by downloading a noisy app.
Bonnie Franklin played a single mother on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time'

Bonnie Franklin played mom Ann Romano on the TV show 'One Day at a Time.' Bonnie Franklin was a veteran stage and television performer before she took her breakout role on 'Day.'
Office Depot will buy Office Max in stock deal

The two office supply companies will come together to challenge industry leader Staples, Inc.
The hunt for Christopher Dorner: Do reward offers help or hinder?

More than 1,000 tips have been received since the offer of a $1 million reward for information leading to the capture of former Los Angeles cop Christopher Dorner.
Smarter automakers, confident consumers driving car sales back up (+video)

Despite being near collapse four years ago, the US automotive industry is seeing annual sales that are climbing steadily back up toward pre-recession levels.
Is the California economy finally turning a corner?

In California, the deficit for the current fiscal year is projected to be $1.9 billion, down from $25 billion in recent years. The unemployment rate and some home sales are also improving.
Rhode Island 'holiday tree': A pox on Christmas or just the Puritan way?

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s ‘holiday tree’ is part of a secular ‘War on Christmas,’ critics say. But a peek at the state’s history points to a deep tradition of religious liberty.
Hyundai, Kia overstated mileage, EPA finds. What it means for consumers

Korean auto manufacturers Hyundai and Kia are being forced to reduce the fuel economy estimates on their cars. They will also compensate owners of at least 900,000 2011-13 model-year vehicles.
We tried sun-dried

But there are limits to laundry, we found.
Focus Election 2012: Ballot initiatives reflect nation's mood

The 174 propositions on state ballots point to evolving opinions on marijuana, same-sex marriage, health care, and more. Do the initiatives show the power of direct democracy or lack of legislative leadership?
California gas prices take a dip, amid calls to investigate the spike

Californians are still reeling from the unprecedented spike in gas prices last week – for no apparent reason. Lawmakers call for a federal investigation of whether foul play sent prices soaring.
Coyotes, bears, and lions: the new urban pioneers?

New research suggests mountain lions and bears may be following the urban pioneering of raccoons, foxes and, most notably, coyotes as they slowly encroach on major US metro areas.
Carmageddon II: Los Angeles preps for freeway closure sequel (+video)

'Carmageddon II' is coming to Los Angeles' Interstate 405. One of the nation's most crowded freeways will be closed over the weekend. Authorities are hoping to see a repeat of the first 'Carmageddon,' when hundreds of thousands of motorists stayed off the road.
Horizons Wal-Mart waves goodbye to entire Amazon Kindle line

Following in Target's footsteps, Wal-Mart has announced it will no longer sell Amazon Kindle e-readers and Amazon Kindle Fire tablets.
Companies we love in 8 industries we hate

A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
Chapter & Verse Amazon announces new devices, including HD Kindle Fire

Amazon's new lineup of devices includes a Kindle Fire tablet with HD and other new features as well as a back-lit e-reader called the Kindle Paperwhite.
Amazon announcement: new Kindles. Hollywood: new worries.

Amazon announcement of seven new Kindles is a boon for consumers. But Hollywood worries the Amazon announcement will speed the move from buying to renting movies.
Horizons Amazon introduces new Kindle Fire HD line

Soon, consumers will be able to choose from three HD Kindle Fires – a 7-inch version, and two 8.9-inch versions, including a $499 with 4G LTE connectivity.
In Gear Have you been ICEd? Gas guzzlers park in electric car-charging spots.

One electric-car owner got so angry about internal combustion engine (ICE) cars taking car-charging parking spots, he made a video.
Mobster Whitey Bulger will testify at his trial according to lawyer (+video)

Attorney J.W. Carney Jr. said in court that Bulger will testify about his claim that he was given immunity for any crimes he committed while he was a top-echelon FBI informant against the Mafia.
Why gun sales are surging in Colorado (+video)

In the wake of the deadly Aurora movie theater shooting last week, gun stores in Colorado have seen an increase in their business.