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Heisman history: from Berwanger to Manziel? A football quiz
To gauge your Heisman Trophy IQ, try taking this 20-question quiz.
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10 ways the Android is better than iPhone 5
Sure a larger iPhone screen, 4G LTE support and a faster CPU are welcome additions, but Apple is a year late and $199 short. Android has provided all these features and more.
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'What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?': 15 answers
From the new book 'What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?,' the four stars of 'The Buried Life' share what strangers have told them.
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In Pictures: 9/11 10th anniversary
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In Pictures: Top US tourist attractions
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Mother of bomb plot suspect Jose Pimentel apologizes to NYers
The mother of Jose Pimentel spoke to reporters outside her upper Manhattan home the day after her son was arraigned in state court on terrorism-related charges.
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Bomb plot: New York 'lone wolf' was one hour away from finishing his bomb
Bomb plot: New York may have been saved from a series of terrorist attacks after police aprehended a man suspected of planning bombings throughout the city but the FBI felt the suspect lacked the mental capacity or ability to have carried out the bomb plot.
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NYC police arrest 'lone wolf' in terror bomb plot
New York City police have taken a man into custody in association with an alleged bomb plot where US soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan were targeted.
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Benetton ads draw criticism from White House, Vatican
Benetton ads depicting President Obama and other heads of state kissing have been met with criticism from leaders and the faithful alike.
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Dead sea scrolls come alive
Ancient Dead Sea Scrolls find new accessibility in New York's bustling Times Square.
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Biblical history nestled in neon buzz
Ancient history competes with Broadway glamor in New York's Times Square.
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Tear gas and mayhem at Occupy Oakland: help or hindrance to the cause?
Media zeroed in on Occupy Oakland protesters and their clash with police. Such confrontations could bolster the Occupy movement, some say. But they may also be a sign the protests are winding down.
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'Occupy' protests go global, riding wave of economic frustration
Protests in solidarity with 'Occupy Wall Street' occurred in US cities and around the world Saturday, sometimes drawing several thousand marchers. A key reason: Unemployment remains high, three years after a financial crisis in which banks got controversial bailouts.
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Got protests? A call to action for Occupy Wall Street, groups worldwide
From New York City to Budapest to Tokyo, protest movements worldwide – including Occupy Wall Street in the US – have dedicated Oct. 15 to voicing their various concerns. What unites them?
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Dead Sea Scrolls online: a window on Judaism in the time of Jesus (VIDEO)
Five of the Dead Sea Scrolls are now online. More could be coming in the years ahead. The Dead Sea Scrolls show the diversity of Jewish religious thought around the time of Jesus.
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Troy Davis makes 'unprecedented' bid for clemency. Will it save his life?
More than 600,000 people, including leaders like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former President Carter, have urged a Georgia clemency board to commute Troy Davis's death sentence.
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In Pictures: 9/11 10th anniversary
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Response to 'credible threat' shows how much has changed since 9/11
Al Qaeda may have been degraded since 2001. But the threat since 9/11 has become more complicated, decentralized and elusive with franchises, affiliates, and homegrown terrorists.
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New York and D.C. alert as US warns of 'credible' terrorist threat
Intensified chatter on jihadist websites led the US to move to protect against a possible terrorist attack, likely focused on New York and the nation's capital, to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary.
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Solar firm taps social-media expert to spur a 'rooftop revolution'
Patrick Crane was impressed by his solar roof. Now the former LinkedIn executive expects solar power to become a 'social phenomenon.'
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Opinion: 'Architect Barbie' builds a dream home, but her profession needs a makeover
The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its contest to build a dream home for the Mattel doll, 'Architect Barbie.' The contest misses the point that the severe gender gap in architecture is a problem of retaining women – not one of recruiting them.
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Heat wave: federal program to help needy pay cooling bills is broke
Budget cutting means that the federal fund for helping needy Americans pay higher electric bills in the winter and summer had already run out of cash before the current heat wave hit.
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Economic bright spot: bargain-hunting foreigners flocking to US
The dollar has taken a beating, but that makes America an attractive destination for foreigners looking for bargain vacations. It's a boon for the US tourist industry and travel-related jobs.
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In Pictures: Top US tourist attractions
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Tilapia fish tacos
Simple fish tacos are even more delicious if you use sustainable fish like tilapia.
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The Next Wave: On the Hunt for Al Qaeda’s American Recruits
A TV journalist tracks the ‘next wave’ of terrorists – the home-grown variety.
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Time to pitch your tent ... in New York City? US touts urban camping plan.
US plan to create 'great urban parks' set to begin in New York City, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Monday. It's part of Obama's bid to reconnect young people with the great outdoors.
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US court system confounds French as Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleaded not guilty in a New York court today to charges of raping a hotel maid. Many French are alternately horrified and fascinated as they track the US judicial proceedings.
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With Al Qaeda weakened, US warns about other Pakistani terror groups
While these groups have links with Al Qaeda, the bigger danger to the US is their ability to trigger a major crisis for nuclear-armed Pakistan, including a war with India.
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Kerry visits Pakistan to smooth relations. Will it work?
Despite Senator John Kerry's visit to Pakistan and his announced agreements to calm ties, the mistrustful relationship between the US and Pakistan is unlikely to change soon, warn analysts.
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