High court to adopt electronic filing of cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is belatedly developing an electronic filing system similar to those used in courts around the country, Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday in his annual end-of-year report.



High court to adopt electronic filing of cases



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Report: 35 killed, 42 injured in Shanghai stampede

SHANGHAI (AP) — Thirty-five people died in a stampede during New Year's celebrations in downtown Shanghai, China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported — the worst disaster to hit one of China's biggest cities in recent years.



Report: 35 killed, 42 injured in Shanghai stampede



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Jeb Bush declines invitation from immigration hard-liner

MIAMI (AP) — Separating himself from much of the emerging Republican presidential field, Jeb Bush has declined an invitation to speak at a political event organized by one of Congress' most strident immigration critics.



Jeb Bush declines invitation from immigration hard-liner



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Stage, screen actor Edward Herrmann dies at 71

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edward Herrmann, the towering, melodious-voiced actor who brought Franklin D. Roosevelt to life in films and documentaries, won a Tony Award and charmed audiences as the stuffy dad on TV's "Gilmore Girls," died Wednesday. He was 71.



Stage, screen actor Edward Herrmann dies at 71



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Meyer's goal of SEC North gets tested in Big Easy

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Urban Meyer got back into coaching at Ohio State, he made it clear what kind of program he wanted to build.



Meyer's goal of SEC North gets tested in Big Easy



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No. 6 TCU crushes No. 9 Ole Miss, 42-3 in Peach

ATLANTA (AP) — Playing like a team determined to show it should have been included in the four-team playoff, No. 6 TCU rode three touchdown passes from Trevone Boykin and a dominant defense to a 42-3 rout of No. 9 Mississippi in the Peach Bowl on Wednesday.



No. 6 TCU crushes No. 9 Ole Miss, 42-3 in Peach



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Man builds snow cave to survive 2 nights in canyon

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A snowmobiler from Arizona who survived two nights in a remote northern Utah canyon built a snow cave and used pieces of his snowmobile to protect him from the cold. But he said in an interview Tuesday that he had little to drink after his bottles of Gatorade froze solid.



Man builds snow cave to survive 2 nights in canyon



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Pope says celebrants should remember life's fleetingness

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has presided over a solemn prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica on New Year's Eve, using his homily to stress life's fleetingness.



Pope says celebrants should remember life's fleetingness



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Concealed weapons common in Idaho

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Concealed weapons are part of everyday life in Idaho. And that's unlikely to change in the Mountain West state despite a shocking accident in which a 2-year-old boy reached into his mother's purse, grabbed her gun and shot her in the head inside a Wal-Mart.



Concealed weapons common in Idaho



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Common Core, College Ratings and Campus Sexual Assault: 2015 Education Trends

Republican lawmakers will likely look to influence Common Core, K-12 testing and college ratings.



Common Core, College Ratings and Campus Sexual Assault: 2015 Education Trends



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Palestinians Turn to International Criminal Court After Failed U.N. Vote

A resolution setting a timeline for a Middle East peace process failed in the U.N. Security Council.



Palestinians Turn to International Criminal Court After Failed U.N. Vote



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AP-GfK Poll: Americans support menu labeling

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half of Americans say they already have enough information at restaurants to decide whether they are making a healthy purchase. But they want even more.



AP-GfK Poll: Americans support menu labeling



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Maryland Governor Commutes Sentences For Remaining Death Row Inmates

Instead, the inmates will get life in prison.



Maryland Governor Commutes Sentences For Remaining Death Row Inmates



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The War With ISIS: 5 Things to Look for in 2015

The Islamic State group proved itself a deadly force in 2014. What will 2015 be like for them?





The War With ISIS: 5 Things to Look for in 2015



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Jeremy Renner's wife Sonni Pacheco files for divorce

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Model Sonni Pacheco has filed for divorce from actor husband Jeremy Renner after 10 months of marriage, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles on Dec. 5.



Jeremy Renner's wife Sonni Pacheco files for divorce



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Judge denies motions to move, delay Tsarnaev trial

BOSTON (AP) — A judge on Wednesday denied requests by lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to move his trial out of state and to delay its start, meaning jury selection in will begin Monday in Boston federal court.



Judge denies motions to move, delay Tsarnaev trial



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For Obama library, a contest of haves vs have-nots

HONOLULU (AP) — In the White House, President Barack Obama has preached economic opportunity and equal access to education as cornerstones of the legacy he wants to leave behind.



For Obama library, a contest of haves vs have-nots



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UK's City Link delivery firm lays off more than 2,300

LONDON (AP) — Administrators of City Link, the collapsed British parcel delivery firm, say more than 2,300 people are losing their jobs after a bid to buy the business fell through.



UK's City Link delivery firm lays off more than 2,300



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U.N. Wants to End Poverty, Hunger by 2030

Despite progress, some equality goals set by the U.N. for 2015 fell short in the developing world.



U.N. Wants to End Poverty, Hunger by 2030



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Jeb Bush May Ransack a 2016 Marco Rubio Run

The Florida senator's more fruitful political path now may be running for re-election.



Jeb Bush May Ransack a 2016 Marco Rubio Run



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Threats, hospitalization preceded police shooting

UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — A man shot and killed by police after he tried to run down officers with his car in a Philadelphia suburb had posted an online video threatening to kill police and FBI agents and was previously committed to a mental health facility by his mother, the authorities said.



Threats, hospitalization preceded police shooting



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10 people to watch in 2015 who may shift the 2016 campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the year that will pass before the 2016 campaign for president formally kicks off with the votes in the Iowa Caucus, any number of candidates, donors, political operatives — and people who have nothing to do with American politics — will shape the race for the White House. Here's a look at 10 people (OK, 12 people) who will be worth watching in the next year.



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Bull market for stocks keeps on going in 2014

Stocks delivered again in 2014.



Bull market for stocks keeps on going in 2014



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Mom who says she left tot on porch held on bond

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A woman visiting from Maryland who told police she abandoned her 14-month-old boy on the front porch of a stranger's home in central Ohio was ordered held on $150,000 bond on Wednesday in her first court appearance.



Mom who says she left tot on porch held on bond



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Chris Brown cancels Philippine concert

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American recording artist Chris Brown canceled a New Year's Eve concert in the Philippines at the last minute, reportedly because of a lost passport, organizers said Wednesday.



Chris Brown cancels Philippine concert



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Libertarians Cheer Nosedive in NYPD Arrests, Citations

Advocates of personal freedom are thrilled fewer people are being nabbed for minor crimes.



Libertarians Cheer Nosedive in NYPD Arrests, Citations



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2012: U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame

In 2012, U.S. News & World Report honored five leaders in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.



2012: U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame



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2013: U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame

In 2013, U.S. News & World Report honored five leaders in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.



2013: U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame



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2014: U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame

In 2014, U.S. News & World Report honored four leaders in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.



2014: U.S. News STEM Leadership Hall of Fame



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U.S. News Honors STEM Leaders in Hall of Fame

Each year, U.S. News & World Report honors leaders in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.



U.S. News Honors STEM Leaders in Hall of Fame



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Senate Committee Sets Hearing Date for Keystone XL

Senate Republicans are upholding their promise to make the controversial pipeline a top item in 2015.



Senate Committee Sets Hearing Date for Keystone XL



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Greece: Election campaign starts with clash over debt

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The campaign for Greece's general election next month is now underway, with the country's conservative prime minister claiming his anti-bailout opponents would "lead the country to default."



Greece: Election campaign starts with clash over debt



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Cars buried in salt after Morton storage collapse

CHICAGO (AP) — A wall at a Morton Salt storage facility has collapsed, burying several cars at a next door auto dealership in road salt.



Cars buried in salt after Morton storage collapse



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Notre Dame beats No. 22 LSU 31-28 in Music City

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Notre Dame and senior kicker Kyle Brindza got the finish they had missed too often the last half of the season. Beating a Southeastern Conference team in southern territory only made it that much sweeter.



Notre Dame beats No. 22 LSU 31-28 in Music City



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Player's charity reaches $1 million in donations

CINCINNATI (AP) — A cancer charity backed by Ohio college basketball player Lauren Hill has used a final push to reach her goal of $1 million in donations by the end of the year.



Player's charity reaches $1 million in donations



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For Saban and Meyer, no room for satisfaction

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — They rose to the top of their profession from different sides of the line.



For Saban and Meyer, no room for satisfaction



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Christine Cavanaugh, voice of 'Babe,' dies at 51

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christine Cavanaugh, a prolific voice actress whose characters included the titular character of "Babe," has died. She was 51.



Christine Cavanaugh, voice of 'Babe,' dies at 51



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Relatives: Cuba detains dissidents before protest

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban officials arrested at least three members of the political opposition Tuesday ahead of a protest art performance seen as the first major test of the government's tolerance for dissent since the declaration of detente with the U.S.



Relatives: Cuba detains dissidents before protest



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Canada police: 9 dead in 3 crime scenes

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Police say they are investigating the deaths of seven adults and two young children at three separate but connected Edmonton-area crime scenes.



Canada police: 9 dead in 3 crime scenes



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New York gets ready for New Year's Eve celebration

NEW YORK (AP) — The Waterford crystal ball is ready for its New Year's close-up.



New York gets ready for New Year's Eve celebration



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AP source: Chicago bids for Obama library at risk

CHICAGO (AP) — Two Chicago universities competing to host President Barack Obama's presidential library are scrambling to address major concerns raised by the foundation picking the future site, with Chicago's mayor stepping in to ensure his city stays competitive.



AP source: Chicago bids for Obama library at risk



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Lions' Suh has 1-game suspension reduced to fine

NEW YORK (AP) — Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh can play in Detroit's playoff game after his one-game NFL suspension was reduced to a $70,000 fine.



Lions' Suh has 1-game suspension reduced to fine



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Last Call: Obama's Approval Rate Hits 16-Month High, Boehner Stands By Scalise

POTUS reaches 48 percent, Boehner backs Scalise in spite of the EURO SNAFU, Hillary's big 'announcement.'



Last Call: Obama's Approval Rate Hits 16-Month High, Boehner Stands By Scalise



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NYC mayor, police union heads meet amid rift

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's mayor is aiming to clear the air with police unions after rancor brewed over the shooting deaths of police officers and City Hall's response to protests over police conduct.



NYC mayor, police union heads meet amid rift



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UN to vote Tuesday on resolution to end Israel's occupation

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote Tuesday evening on a Palestinian resolution calling for an end to Israel's occupation within three years, a proposal virtually certain to be defeated because of U.S. and Israeli opposition.



UN to vote Tuesday on resolution to end Israel's occupation



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U.N. Security Council to Vote on Palestinian Resolution

A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday evening.



U.N. Security Council to Vote on Palestinian Resolution



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For Obama, reunion with pals a link to simpler times

HONOLULU (AP) — Since returning to his childhood home this month on vacation, President Barack Obama has spent a good part of most days cloistered with three people whose company puts him at ease. They're not his wife and daughters, but a trio of pals from high school.



For Obama, reunion with pals a link to simpler times



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Rick Perry: Jobs juggernaut meets 'Governor Oops'

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry would like to run for president in 2016 as a proven job-creator who modeled Texas' strong economy in his own political gunslinger image and says he can do the same for the rest of the country.



Rick Perry: Jobs juggernaut meets 'Governor Oops'



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Packers' Aaron Rodgers confident injured calf will improve

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is confident his left calf will feel better when the Green Bay Packers play their first postseason game in a couple weeks.



Packers' Aaron Rodgers confident injured calf will improve



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Russian University Announces 'Noah's Ark' DNA Storage Project

A Russian university is taking a page from the Bible as they begin construction on a massive DNA storage center.



Russian University Announces 'Noah's Ark' DNA Storage Project



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Key developments in police-communities tension

The killings of two unarmed black men by white police officers in Missouri and New York this summer touched off protests and a national debate over police conduct that intensified after grand juries declined to indict the officers.



Key developments in police-communities tension



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Long Read: Steve Scalise Feeling the Heat

Is the scandal facing the GOP congressman a 'gotcha' moment or a product of his political past?



Long Read: Steve Scalise Feeling the Heat



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Wreckage, bodies might hold clues in AirAsia crash

NEW YORK (AP) — With search teams pulling debris and bodies from AirAsia Flight 8501 out of the Java Sea, attention now shifts to the investigation to determine what happened as the jet was heading from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore.



Wreckage, bodies might hold clues in AirAsia crash



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GOP leader regrets talk to white supremacists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House's third-ranking Republican leader said Tuesday he regrets speaking 12 years ago to a white supremacist group and condemns the views of such groups.



GOP leader regrets talk to white supremacists



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Police: Boy, 2, accidentally kills mom in Wal-Mart

HAYDEN, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in northern Idaho say a 2-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother after he reached into her purse at a Wal-Mart store and the concealed gun fired.



Police: Boy, 2, accidentally kills mom in Wal-Mart



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Buckeyes have dozens of nicknames for Jones

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — So how many nicknames does Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones have?



Buckeyes have dozens of nicknames for Jones



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Report: 4 million actively enroll in health plans

The first 50-state report on the latest sign-up season under President Barack Obama's health care law shows that more than 4 million people selected plans for the first time or re-enrolled in what the administration called "an encouraging start."



Report: 4 million actively enroll in health plans



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North Carolina Town Won't Drop Live Opossum on New Year's Eve

Brasstown may drop a road-kill opossum instead.



North Carolina Town Won't Drop Live Opossum on New Year's Eve



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Iraqis Bicker Over Liberating Mosul

Disputes between Baghdad and the Kurds, as well as Kurdish disinterest in defending Sunni Arab territories, are complicating efforts to defeat the Islamic State.





Iraqis Bicker Over Liberating Mosul



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Study Suggests Ebola Outbreak Linked to Guinean Bat Colony

Researchers scoured the village believed to be the current Ebola outbreak's ground zero for clues as to how the virus spread.



Study Suggests Ebola Outbreak Linked to Guinean Bat Colony



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Resident defies Ohio deadline on 'Zombie Nativity'

CINCINNATI (AP) — A "Zombie Nativity" scene in a southwest Ohio suburb remained undead Tuesday, days past the deadline to remove it.



Resident defies Ohio deadline on 'Zombie Nativity'



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Md. doc's license revoked for assisting 6 suicides

The Maryland Board of Physicians says it has revoked the medical license of a Baltimore anesthesiologist who assisted in six suicides in the state.



Md. doc's license revoked for assisting 6 suicides



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War in Afghanistan Ends, Except Not at All

What to look for in 2015 as 'Operation Enduring Freedom' gives way to 'Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.'



War in Afghanistan Ends, Except Not at All



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Lefty Bumgarner shines in another Giants title

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner, who dominated the baseball postseason, is The Associated Press 2014 Male Athlete of the Year.



Lefty Bumgarner shines in another Giants title



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Hubble Space Telescope Captures Galaxy 60 Million Light Years Away

Galaxy IC 335 belongs to the Fornax Galaxy Cluster.



Hubble Space Telescope Captures Galaxy 60 Million Light Years Away



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Spokesman: George H.W. Bush released from hospital

HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush was released from a Houston hospital Tuesday after a stay of about a week for treatment of shortness of breath.



Spokesman: George H.W. Bush released from hospital



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Jaguars fire offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch after two lackluster seasons.



Jaguars fire offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch



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Airport Procedures Criticized After Britain's First Ebola Diagnosis

Protocols are being examined after Pauline Cafferkey tested positive for Ebola.



Airport Procedures Criticized After Britain's First Ebola Diagnosis



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Lopez's concert doc to air New Year's Eve on HBO

NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Lopez decided to hit the road after her split from singer Marc Anthony two years ago.



Lopez's concert doc to air New Year's Eve on HBO



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Review: Desperation runs deep in Russia's 'Leviathan'

Desperation runs through the frozen ground and swelling seas in "Leviathan," director Andrey Zvyagintsev's devastatingly beautiful and grand tale of man's ever deepening helplessness against a corrupt state and an indifferent God.



Review: Desperation runs deep in Russia's 'Leviathan'



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Veterans Respond to The Atlantic's Scathing Military Critique

Warrior-bloggers say civilian James Fallows’ tome, while partly accurate, missed some basic military tenets.



Veterans Respond to The Atlantic's Scathing Military Critique



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Tom Coughlin, Jerry Reese returning to Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are sticking with their coach and general manager after a second straight losing season.



Tom Coughlin, Jerry Reese returning to Giants



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AirAsia Plane Overshoots Philippine Runway

The plane got stuck in a muddy field on Tuesday.



AirAsia Plane Overshoots Philippine Runway



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Small plane crashes feet from home, killing pilot

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A pilot is dead after crashing a small plane just feet away from a home south of Denver.



Small plane crashes feet from home, killing pilot



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Felonious Congressman Michael Grimm Changes Mind, Will Resign

As grim reality sinks in, the tax fraudster facing prison won't try to keep his job after all.



Felonious Congressman Michael Grimm Changes Mind, Will Resign



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New law spells end for many small Spanish businesses

MADRID (AP) — The resplendent Christmas display of dolls and teddy bears in the window of the Asi toy store is a hallmark of the holiday season on Madrid's Gran Via, one of the Spanish capital's busiest shopping streets.



New law spells end for many small Spanish businesses



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Three-Minute Briefing: Race Relations, Wage Stagnation, and Pondering 2015

Black-white relations continue to raise ire, Michael Grimm is out, and Sony rakes it in.



Three-Minute Briefing: Race Relations, Wage Stagnation, and Pondering 2015



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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Vetoes Own Teacher Evaluation Bill

The bill would have delayed the use of student test scores in teacher evaluations for two years.



New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Vetoes Own Teacher Evaluation Bill



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Extremists kill 2 Muslim clerics in Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A police official says an extremist group is responsible for killing two Uganda Muslim clerics days apart.



Extremists kill 2 Muslim clerics in Uganda



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Report: Police gun deaths up, still below average

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of law enforcement officers killed by firearms jumped by 56 percent this year and included 15 ambush deaths. But gun-related police deaths still remain far below historic highs and lower than the average annual figures in the past decade, according to a report released Tuesday.



Report: Police gun deaths up, still below average



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US consumer confidence rises in December

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose in December, a private survey shows.



US consumer confidence rises in December



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Scalise, House GOP Leader, Once Addressed White Supremacists

This is not the way the GOP hoped to start off the new year.



Scalise, House GOP Leader, Once Addressed White Supremacists



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Autopsy shows Los Angeles police shot man 3 times

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 25-year-old black man killed in a fight with Los Angeles police was shot three times in his right side, right arm and back, an autopsy report released Monday states.



Autopsy shows Los Angeles police shot man 3 times



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Last Call: Obama Talks to NPR, Plays Through a Wedding

The president's bullish on 2015, Jeb may test hs loser-wins theory, and a Koch bro wants justice reform.



Last Call: Obama Talks to NPR, Plays Through a Wedding



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Allen leads Aggies past WVU 45-37 in Liberty Bowl

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Allen threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score Monday, and Texas A&M erased an early 10-point deficit to defeat West Virginia 45-37 in the Liberty Bowl



Allen leads Aggies past WVU 45-37 in Liberty Bowl



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York had philosophical differences with Harbaugh

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Philosophical differences came between San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York and coach Jim Harbaugh, and ultimately they were too great to be repaired or worked on to the extent of maintaining a winning relationship.



York had philosophical differences with Harbaugh



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FDA Hands Tied in Powdered Caffeine Abuse Cases

The Food and Drug Administration's ability to limit the sale of pure powdered caffeine may be limited.



FDA Hands Tied in Powdered Caffeine Abuse Cases



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Long Read: A Thin Line for de Blasio, Obama

The New York City mayor and Oval Office occupant are facing a delicate balancing act.



Long Read: A Thin Line for de Blasio, Obama



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Chinese access to Gmail cut, regulators blamed

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese access to Google Inc.'s email service has been blocked amid government efforts to limit or possibly ban access to the U.S. company's services, which are popular among Chinese who seek to avoid government monitoring.



Chinese access to Gmail cut, regulators blamed



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Tensions Rise for Technology Isssues in 2015

The stakes get higher for policy challenges like cybersecurity and net neutrality.



Tensions Rise for Technology Isssues in 2015



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Army couple relocates wedding for Obama golf game

HONOLULU (AP) — A couple getting married near President Barack Obama's vacation spot in Hawaii learned the hard way that the big day rarely goes exactly as planned.



Army couple relocates wedding for Obama golf game



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Ferry passengers recount chaos: No fire alarm, just smoke

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece have ordered the evacuation of a ferry bound for Italy with 466 people on board after a fire broke out in the car deck.



Ferry passengers recount chaos: No fire alarm, just smoke



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Ferry passengers recount chaos: No fire alarm, just smoke

BARI, Italy (AP) — There were no fire alarms at first, no knocks on the door from the crew, just thick, acrid smoke filling cabins and waking passengers on the overnight ferry from Greece to Italy.



Ferry passengers recount chaos: No fire alarm, just smoke



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Jailed in Egypt, journalists fate still uncertain

CAIRO (AP) — For a year, three Al-Jazeera English journalists have been locked up in Egypt on terrorism-related charges widely viewed as trumped up for political reasons.



Jailed in Egypt, journalists fate still uncertain



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New Jersey Police Officer Dies After Being Hit By SUV

Stephen Petruzzello, 22, was hit two days ago.







New Jersey Police Officer Dies After Being Hit By SUV



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Drought May Have Led to Decline of Ancient Mayan Empire

New geologic evidence suggests periods of extreme drought coincide with the fall of the Mayan civilization.



Drought May Have Led to Decline of Ancient Mayan Empire



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What Pissed Off the Tea Party in 2014

A recap of wins, losses by the liberally defined conservative movement.



What Pissed Off the Tea Party in 2014



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US stocks edge higher in quiet, pre-holiday trade

U.S. stocks are closing mostly higher in quiet trading ahead of the New Year's holiday later this week.



US stocks edge higher in quiet, pre-holiday trade



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Broadway box offices bulging with holiday profits

NEW YORK (AP) — Theater-goers were generous to Broadway producers this holiday season, with 19 of the current 36 shows breaking the $1 million mark for the week and almost 30,000 more people in the seats than last Christmastime.



Broadway box offices bulging with holiday profits



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Obama doesn't rule out US embassy in Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — While President Barack Obama hasn't ruled out the possibility of reopening a U.S. Embassy in Iran, Republicans say the Senate will vote within weeks on a bill to impose more sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program.



Obama doesn't rule out US embassy in Iran



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Palestinians Want Vote in U.N. on Middle East Peace Timeline

The U.S. is likely to veto any bill put forth before Israeli elections.



Palestinians Want Vote in U.N. on Middle East Peace Timeline



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Orange Bowl to have an international flavor

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It wasn't long ago that Justin Senior, Adam Gotsis and Francis Kallon had no idea what the Orange Bowl was.



Orange Bowl to have an international flavor



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Moscow court rushes verdict to Putin's chief foe

MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Monday moved up the date of its verdict in a criminal case against President Vladimir Putin's top foe in an apparent bid to derail a planned protest.



Moscow court rushes verdict to Putin's chief foe



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Police: Toilet paper links man to heist attempt

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say they matched a would-be pizza shop robber to a roll of toilet paper in his Pennsylvania home.



Police: Toilet paper links man to heist attempt



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Lions DT Suh suspended for playoff game

NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been suspended for this Sunday's wild-card playoff game against Dallas for a violation of safety-related playing rules against Green Bay in the season finale.



Lions DT Suh suspended for playoff game



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Greece heads for early election, stoking financial concerns

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's government was forced on Monday to call early national elections, stoking financial concerns as investors worry the main opposition party will win — and want to renege on the country's bailout deal.



Greece heads for early election, stoking financial concerns



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British patient being treated for Ebola

LONDON (AP) — Scottish authorities say a health care worker who has just returned from Sierra Leone has been diagnosed with Ebola and is being treated in a Glasgow hospital.



British patient being treated for Ebola



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Scottish Ebola Patient Flew Home on Public Flight

A newly diagnosed Ebola patient passed through Morocco and London before her flight landed in Glasgow Sunday night.



Scottish Ebola Patient Flew Home on Public Flight



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Cat accidentally sold with mattress back home

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Camo is hiding no longer.



Cat accidentally sold with mattress back home



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Cities model New Year's events after Times Square

PHOENIX (AP) — Televised images of New York City's glittery ball drop have become inextricably linked with New Year's Eve. But Times Square isn't the only place to ring in the new year with an object dropping at midnight.



Cities model New Year's events after Times Square



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Some boos greet mayor at NYPD graduation

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received some boos and heckles Monday at a police graduation ceremony, the latest chapter in his tension-filled relationship with the nation's largest police force.



Some boos greet mayor at NYPD graduation



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17 in hospital after deadly Texas high-rise fire

CASTLE HILLS, Texas (AP) — More than a dozen people remained hospitalized Monday following a fire that killed five residents at a senior-living facility near San Antonio, and officials were trying to track down the whereabouts of dozens of others, a city official said.



17 in hospital after deadly Texas high-rise fire



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Indonesia Asks U.S. for Help Finding Missing Plane

U.S. says it's looking for best ways to help.





Indonesia Asks U.S. for Help Finding Missing Plane



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Muslims Join Christians for Christmas Celebrations in Gaza

More Muslims in Gaza are joining in Christmas festivities as an occasion to solidify unity and forget the recent war with Israel.





Muslims Join Christians for Christmas Celebrations in Gaza



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Couple Forced to Cancel Wedding So Obama Could Play Golf

The couple was scheduled to tie the knot Sunday.



Couple Forced to Cancel Wedding So Obama Could Play Golf



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Cameroon Conducts Air Strikes to Reclaim Military Base Overrun by Boko Haram

A wave of Boko Haram militants stormed into Cameroon this weekend.



Cameroon Conducts Air Strikes to Reclaim Military Base Overrun by Boko Haram



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Davis wins AP Female Athlete of the Year honors

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — No one in the sports world had heard of the 2014 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year until August.



Davis wins AP Female Athlete of the Year honors



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Minnesota Agency Sets Record for Largest Wad of Paper

The ball measures 9 feet 7 inches tall and 32.2 feet in circumference.





Minnesota Agency Sets Record for Largest Wad of Paper



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Week in Photos: Dec. 22 – Dec. 29

Week in Photos: Dec. 22 – Dec. 29



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Shots fired on Los Angeles police car; no one hurt

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man fired a rifle at two Los Angeles officers in a patrol car, but no one was injured in the attack that comes amid tension nationwide between police and protesters rallying against their tactics.



Shots fired on Los Angeles police car; no one hurt



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Kiffin says he's staying at Alabama next season

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lane Kiffin says he's not seeking another head coaching job and plans to return to Alabama next season as offensive coordinator.



Kiffin says he's staying at Alabama next season



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Bears fire GM Phil Emery, coach Marc Trestman

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears fired general manager Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman on Monday, making sweeping changes after missing the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years.



Bears fire GM Phil Emery, coach Marc Trestman



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Bills quarterback Orton announces plans to retire

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Kyle Orton told the Buffalo Bills on Monday that he plans to retire.



Bills quarterback Orton announces plans to retire



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Abandoned Baby Found Dead in Indianapolis Park

City officers were called to Eagle Creek Park by a hiker who found the baby's body.



Abandoned Baby Found Dead in Indianapolis Park



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Burger chain Shake Shack orders up IPO

NEW YORK (AP) — Shake Shack is bringing its burgers, milkshakes and crinkle-cut fries to Wall Street.



Burger chain Shake Shack orders up IPO



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Mother pleads not guilty in babies' deaths

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts woman found living with the skeletal remains of three babies in a squalid home has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.



Mother pleads not guilty in babies' deaths



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Three-Minute Briefing: Obama's Veto Pen, Power Games, a War Ends

Obama has leverage, so does Erickson, Sebelius regrets nothing.





Three-Minute Briefing: Obama's Veto Pen, Power Games, a War Ends



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Turkey's President Erdogan to chair 1st Cabinet meeting

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that he will preside over his first Cabinet meeting next month — as he appears to push ahead with his aim of transforming the largely ceremonial presidency into a more powerful position.



Turkey's President Erdogan to chair 1st Cabinet meeting



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NATO, American Forces Reach 'Responsible Conclusion' to 13-Year Afghan War

The longest war in American history was formally brought to a close Sunday, marking a new chapter for Afghanistan's domestic security.



NATO, American Forces Reach 'Responsible Conclusion' to 13-Year Afghan War



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Virgin Atlantic plane in Gatwick emergency landing

LONDON (AP) — A Virgin Atlantic jet bound for Las Vegas is making an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport after developing a problem with its landing gear.



Virgin Atlantic plane in Gatwick emergency landing



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Falcons fire Mike Smith after 2nd straight losing season

ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Smith was fired as the Atlanta Falcons' coach Monday, one day after the end of his second straight losing season and a 34-3 rout by the Carolina Panthers before booing fans at the Georgia Dome.



Falcons fire Mike Smith after 2nd straight losing season



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Settlement reached in horse deaths caused by tainted feed

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida equestrian center where 22 horses were poisoned by tainted feed has reached a settlement with the company that produced and sold the feed.



Settlement reached in horse deaths caused by tainted feed



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Pakistan court suspends detention of Mumbai planner

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani prosecutor says a court has suspended a detention order keeping the alleged planner of the Mumbai terror attacks in jail, possibly paving the way for his release.



Pakistan court suspends detention of Mumbai planner



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Jets fire coach Rex Ryan, GM John Idzik

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Woody Johnson decided to completely clean house.



Jets fire coach Rex Ryan, GM John Idzik



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Obama's Rosy Outlook Ignores Middle-Class Reality

The president is claiming credit for an economic recovery that many Americans haven't experienced.



Obama's Rosy Outlook Ignores Middle-Class Reality



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'Saved by the Bell' actor due in a Wisconsin court

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — Dustin Diamond, the actor who played Screech in the 1990s television show "Saved by the Bell," is expected to appear in a Wisconsin courtroom.



'Saved by the Bell' actor due in a Wisconsin court



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Israeli military shoots and kills Palestinian stone thrower

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military says its forces shot and killed a Palestinian who was throwing stones at drivers in the West Bank.



Israeli military shoots and kills Palestinian stone thrower



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Egypt court bans festival honoring Moroccan rabbi

CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court has banned an annual festival in honor of Moroccan rabbi that was regularly attended by hundreds of Jewish pilgrims, mainly from Israel and Morocco.



Egypt court bans festival honoring Moroccan rabbi



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Iraq: Suicide attack on funeral kills 10

BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber struck a funeral north of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 10 mourners, officials said.



Iraq: Suicide attack on funeral kills 10



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Russian ruble drops 7 percent as economy shrinks

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian currency extended its losses on Monday after a report showed the economy has started shrinking in annual terms for the first time since 2009 as the country is buffeted by falling oil prices and Western sanctions.



Russian ruble drops 7 percent as economy shrinks



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Shiffrin fastest in 1st run of World Cup slalom

KUEHTAI, Austria (AP) — American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin posted the fastest time in the opening run of a women's World Cup slalom on Monday, the final race of 2014.



Shiffrin fastest in 1st run of World Cup slalom



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Obama warns GOP he plans to use veto pen in 2015

HONOLULU (AP) — Warning from President Barack Obama to congressional Republicans: I have a veto pen and, come January, I won't be afraid to use it.



Obama warns GOP he plans to use veto pen in 2015



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Dog not gone: Rescue in the Columbia Gorge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A yellow Labrador that got spooked on a Christmas Day hike in the Columbia Gorge, snapping her leash and plunging 150 feet down a cliff, was rescued in the dark by a climber who rappelled to a narrow ledge where the dog was trapped.



Dog not gone: Rescue in the Columbia Gorge



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Global stocks up as oil price rebounds

BEIJING (AP) — Global stocks were mostly higher Monday after a report that China will change banking rules in an apparent effort to boost lending and economic growth, while oil prices rebounded.



Global stocks up as oil price rebounds



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Police boss urges more dialogue, less rhetoric

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's police commissioner says it was "very inappropriate" for officers to turn their backs on the mayor in a sign of disrespect as he spoke at an officer's funeral.



Police boss urges more dialogue, less rhetoric



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Differences between MH370 and AirAsia incidents

SINGAPORE (AP) — The disappearance of an AirAsia passenger jet soon after takeoff inevitably brings back memories of the mystery behind Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that is still missing after it disappeared nine months ago.



Differences between MH370 and AirAsia incidents



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Key developments in police-communities tension

The killings of two unarmed blacks by white police officers in Missouri and New York this summer touched off protests and a national debate over police conduct that intensified after grand juries declined to indict the officers.



Key developments in police-communities tension



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Indonesian official: Prospects bleak for missing jet

SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — As search crews on Monday scoured the Indonesian waters where an AirAsia jet carrying 162 people is believed to have gone down, officials predicted a tragic ending to the region's latest aviation mystery.



Indonesian official: Prospects bleak for missing jet



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Mayor's 1st year: Liberal victories, NYPD crisis

NEW YORK (AP) — Bill de Blasio, New York City's first Democratic mayor in a generation, is winding down his first year in office, which saw success at fulfilling many of his liberal campaign promises but has at times been overshadowed by events beyond his control, most notably the recent killings of two police officers amid a wave of protests against police conduct.



Mayor's 1st year: Liberal victories, NYPD crisis



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Shifting Electoral Priorities in Florida

Being tough on Cuba is no longer a necessary position.



Shifting Electoral Priorities in Florida



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Asian stocks up as oil price rebounds

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday after a report China will change banking rules in an apparent effort to boost lending and economic growth as oil prices rebounded.



Asian stocks up as oil price rebounds



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Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton-Rock headed for divorce

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Rock filed for divorce from his wife Malaak Compton-Rock, a statement from his representative confirmed Sunday.



Chris Rock and wife Malaak Compton-Rock headed for divorce



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5 dead in apartment building fire near San Antonio

CASTLE HILLS, Texas (AP) — Five people died Sunday after a fire broke out at a senior-living apartment building in the San Antonio suburb of Castle Hills, authorities said.



5 dead in apartment building fire near San Antonio



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Seattle clinches No. 1 seed, beats Rams 20-6

SEATTLE (AP) — The final result was the same for Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks, wearing NFC West champion hats in the locker room after a Week 17 victory over the St. Louis Rams.



Seattle clinches No. 1 seed, beats Rams 20-6



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Surfer survives shark bite off Central California

LOS OSOS, Calif. (AP) — A man surfing on the Central California coast was dragged under water by a juvenile great white shark and bitten in the hip on Sunday before he could paddle to shore, where he received help from two doctors who happened to be on the beach, a witness said Sunday.



Surfer survives shark bite off Central California



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Sony: PlayStation back online after 3-day outage

Sony says its PlayStation Network is back online after three days of disruptions that began on Christmas.



Sony: PlayStation back online after 3-day outage



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Packers, limping Rodgers beat Lions 30-20 to win NFC North

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is limping into the playoffs with a smile.



Packers, limping Rodgers beat Lions 30-20 to win NFC North



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Ravens back in playoffs, earn AFC wild card

The Baltimore Ravens are back in the playoffs, while the Seattle Seahawks will be playing at home in them.



Ravens back in playoffs, earn AFC wild card



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Broncos rout Raiders 47-14, clinch first-round bye

DENVER (AP) — C.J. Anderson ran for three touchdowns, and the Denver Broncos earned a first-round bye and the AFC's No. 2 seed with a 47-14 rout of the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.



Broncos rout Raiders 47-14, clinch first-round bye



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Panthers crush Falcons 34-3, roll into playoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have back-to-back playoff seasons for the first time in franchise history.



Panthers crush Falcons 34-3, roll into playoffs



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49ers win in Jim Harbaugh's likely last game

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick threw a go-ahead 3-yard touchdown pass to Bruce Miller late in the third quarter, and Jim Harbaugh won in his likely last game leading the San Francisco 49ers, who beat the playoff-bound Arizona Cardinals 20-17 on Sunday.



49ers win in Jim Harbaugh's likely last game



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Yes-We-Can president faces twilight of maybes

WASHINGTON (AP) — It was intended as a joke. "Are you still president?" comedian Stephen Colbert asked Barack Obama earlier this month.



Yes-We-Can president faces twilight of maybes



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Rex Ryan and Jets beat Dolphins in finale, 37-24

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The New York Jets won their season finale Sunday, which probably won't be enough to save coach Rex Ryan's job.



Rex Ryan and Jets beat Dolphins in finale, 37-24



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Chiefs beat Chargers 19-7 as both miss playoffs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat San Diego 19-7 on Sunday to eliminate the Chargers from playoff contention, moments before they were eliminated themselves by games happening elsewhere.



Chiefs beat Chargers 19-7 as both miss playoffs



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With pressure off, Cowboys top Redskins 44-17

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant broke franchise records Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys prepped for the playoffs with a 44-17 win over the Washington Redskins.



With pressure off, Cowboys top Redskins 44-17



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Key developments in police-communities tension

The killings of two unarmed blacks by white police officers in Missouri and New York this summer touched off protests and a national debate over police conduct that intensified after grand juries declined to indict the officers.



Key developments in police-communities tension



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Colts finish AFC South sweep, beat Titans 27-10

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andrew Luck threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns before sitting out the second half, and the Indianapolis Colts tuned up for the postseason by beating the Tennessee Titans 27-10 on Sunday.



Colts finish AFC South sweep, beat Titans 27-10



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No. 8 Tennessee women beat No. 10 Oregon St 74-63

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Center Isabelle Harrison had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 8 Tennessee beat No. 10 Oregon State 74-63 on Sunday.



No. 8 Tennessee women beat No. 10 Oregon St 74-63



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US, NATO mark end of 13-year war in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The war in Afghanistan, fought for 13 bloody years and still raging, came to a formal end Sunday with a quiet flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul that marked the transition of the fighting from U.S.-led combat troops to the country's own security forces.



US, NATO mark end of 13-year war in Afghanistan



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Egypt: Biblical epic 'Exodus' banned over errors

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Sunday said it banned Ridley Scott's biblical epic "Exodus: Gods & Kings" because the Hollywood blockbuster distorts Egypt's history and presents a "racist" image of Jews.



Egypt: Biblical epic 'Exodus' banned over errors



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Box Office: 'Hobbit' wins Christmas, 'Big Eyes' flops

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christmas saw the arrival of a host of fresh fare for moviegoers, but "Unbroken" and "Into the Woods" were no match for "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies."



Box Office: 'Hobbit' wins Christmas, 'Big Eyes' flops



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Police boss: Turning backs on mayor inappropriate

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's police commissioner says it was "very inappropriate" for officers to turn their backs on the mayor in a sign of disrespect as he spoke at an officer's funeral.



Police boss: Turning backs on mayor inappropriate



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Officials: Death not tied to truck crash into home

LEVITTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say the death of a 93-year-old hospice patient is not tied to the crash of a pickup truck through her Philadelphia-area home that same day.



Officials: Death not tied to truck crash into home



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Iranian senior commander killed in Iraq

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard says one of its senior commanders was killed during a battle against the Islamic State extremist group in Iraq.



Iranian senior commander killed in Iraq



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Missing flight is 3rd Malaysia-linked incident

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The disappearance Sunday of AirAsia Flight 8501 was the third air incident this year involving Malaysia, where budget carrier AirAsia in based. Here's a look at the two other disasters, as well as the latest missing flight, which went missing with 162 people aboard less than an hour after taking off from Surabaya, Indonesia, for Singapore.



Missing flight is 3rd Malaysia-linked incident



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A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge

WASHINGTON (AP) — The faces of the Republican Party's most ambitious members are changing.



A bigger tent? GOP faces minority challenge



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Hamas bars Gaza children from Israel trip

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Hamas rulers prevented a group of children from entering Israel on Sunday for a postwar conciliatory trip meant to foster peace, Hamas and organizers said.



Hamas bars Gaza children from Israel trip



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Key developments in disappearance of AirAsia jet

An AirAsia jet with 162 people on board disappeared Sunday while flying from western Indonesia to Singapore on a scheduled two-hour flight. Here's a look at the key developments.



Key developments in disappearance of AirAsia jet



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Missing AirAsia jet Indonesia's latest air woe

The disappearance of an AirAsia jet en route from Indonesia to Singapore on Sunday is the latest air incident for Indonesia, which has struggled with its air safety record. The sprawling archipelago nation of 250 million people is one of Asia's most rapidly expanding airline markets, but is struggling to provide enough qualified pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers and updated airport technology to ensure safety. Here's a look at some of the incidents over the past 20 years.



Missing AirAsia jet Indonesia's latest air woe



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Libya FM calls oil region clashes serious escalation

CAIRO (AP) — Libya's foreign minister in the internationally recognized government says extremist groups are escalating their attacks in his country, including a renewed push to control oil resources, calling for concerted international efforts to stem the flow of money and weapons to them.



Libya FM calls oil region clashes serious escalation



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American arrested in Israel to be held until end of trial

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli court has ordered an Illinois man charged with plotting anti-Muslim violence detained until the end of court proceedings against him.



American arrested in Israel to be held until end of trial



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Sri Lanka's largest Muslim party leaves gov't

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's largest Muslim political party on Sunday defected from President Mahinda Rajapaksa's camp to support the opposition candidate in next month's presidential election.



Sri Lanka's largest Muslim party leaves gov't



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Arizona police officer, suspect killed in shootout

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A 24-year-old police officer and a suspect died after a shootout Saturday afternoon.



Arizona police officer, suspect killed in shootout



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Congress likely to make key decisions on drones

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is about to propose long-awaited rules for commercial drone operations in U.S. skies, but key decisions on how much access to grant drones are likely to come from Congress next year.



Congress likely to make key decisions on drones



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Greece: Ferry ordered evacuated after fire

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece have ordered the evacuation of a ferry bound for Italy with 466 people on board after a fire broke out in the car deck.



Greece: Ferry ordered evacuated after fire



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Kessler leads No. 24 USC to 45-42 win over Huskers

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adoree' Jackson scored on a 98-yard kickoff return and a 71-yard pass from Cody Kessler, and No. 24 Southern California blew most of an 18-point, third-quarter lead before beating No. 25 Nebraska 45-42 in the Holiday Bowl on Saturday night.



Kessler leads No. 24 USC to 45-42 win over Huskers



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Stepan scores 3, lifts Rangers to 8th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — After a three-day break, the New York Rangers kept on winning, while the New Jersey Devils remained on the skids even with a brand new coaching staff behind the bench.



Stepan scores 3, lifts Rangers to 8th straight win



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AirAsia plane with 162 aboard missing in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An AirAsia plane with 162 people aboard lost contact with ground control on Sunday after takeoff from Indonesia on the way to Singapore, officials said.



AirAsia plane with 162 aboard missing in Indonesia



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Jameis, Marcus and Mickey: Rose Bowl week starts at Disney

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — They posed for pictures with Disneyland's most famous resident, squeezed in a few minutes of media interviews and then it was time to hit the rides.



Jameis, Marcus and Mickey: Rose Bowl week starts at Disney



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School bans 'I Can't Breathe' T-shirts at tournament

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A high school basketball tournament on the Northern California coast has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing protests over police killings of unarmed black men after a school was disinvited because of concerns its players would wear T-shirts printed with the words "I Can't Breathe" during warmups.



School bans 'I Can't Breathe' T-shirts at tournament



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S Carolina tops Miami 24-21 in Independence Bowl

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — It took South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier less than two quarters to abandon his gameplan and go back to what he knows best.



S Carolina tops Miami 24-21 in Independence Bowl



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Arizona police officer, suspect killed in shootout

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A 24-year-old police officer and a suspect died after a shootout Saturday afternoon.



Arizona police officer, suspect killed in shootout



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Jameis Winston is in his 'sanctuary' at Rose Bowl

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jameis Winston says football is his "sanctuary" from his off-the-field troubles, and the Florida State quarterback is hoping he can stay there for two more games.



Jameis Winston is in his 'sanctuary' at Rose Bowl



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California man suspected of vandalizing Islamic center

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Central California say they have arrested a man suspected of vandalizing an Islamic center.



California man suspected of vandalizing Islamic center



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Search continues for hiker in Olympic National Park

PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — Teams searched Saturday for a 60-year-old man missing in Washington's Olympic National Park, focusing on an area off trail where his pack was found.



Search continues for hiker in Olympic National Park



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Arizona State beats Duke 36-31 in Sun Bowl

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Kalen Ballage returned a kickoff 95 yards to set up the winning score in No. 15 Arizona State's 36-31 victory over Duke on Saturday in the Sun Bowl.



Arizona State beats Duke 36-31 in Sun Bowl



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President Obama's Hawaii vacation: Day 8

KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — How President Barack Obama spent the eighth day of his family's holiday vacation in Hawaii on Saturday:



President Obama's Hawaii vacation: Day 8



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No. 1 Kentucky holds off No. 4 Louisville 58-50

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Tyler Ulis shook off a bloody cut by his right eye to score 12 key second-half points and lead top-ranked Kentucky to a hard-fought 58-50 victory over No. 4 Louisville on Saturday.



No. 1 Kentucky holds off No. 4 Louisville 58-50



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Browns suspend receiver Josh Gordon for violation

CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Gordon will end his troubled season just as it began — suspended.



Browns suspend receiver Josh Gordon for violation



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Guitarist doesn't miss day of Vegas Cirque work

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It's easy to miss Bruce Rickerd during the "Mystere" show at Treasure Island especially when there's a man balancing upside-down on the foot of another, or a giant inflatable snail emerging from the massive moving stage or the gasp-inducing drops from acrobats above.



Guitarist doesn't miss day of Vegas Cirque work



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Syria 'ready to participate' in Moscow peace talks

DAMASCUS (AP) — Syrian state-run TV said Saturday that the government is prepared to take part in peace talks hosted by Russia next month, but the unnamed foreign ministry official it cited suggested the scope of the negotiations would be limited to "preliminary" talks meant to pave the way for a conference in Syria itself.



Syria 'ready to participate' in Moscow peace talks



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AP-GfK Poll: 5 things to know about the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Few issues in a presidential campaign come close to being as meaningful as the economy. The latest Associated Press-GfK poll offers a look at how the public feels about this issue, which touches nearly every aspect of American life. As the 2016 candidates get set to kick off their campaigns, here are five things to know about public opinion on the economy.



AP-GfK Poll: 5 things to know about the economy



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Key developments in police-communities tension

The killings of two unarmed black men by white police officers in Missouri and New York this summer touched off protests and a national debate over police conduct that intensified after grand juries refused to indict the officers.



Key developments in police-communities tension



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N. Korea compares Obama to monkey in hacking row

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday blamed the U.S. for shutting down its Internet amid the hacking row over the movie "The Interview" and compared President Barack Obama to a monkey.



N. Korea compares Obama to monkey in hacking row



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Agca leaves flowers on John Paul's tomb in Vatican

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says the Turk who shot and wounded John Paul II in 1981 has laid flowers on the saint's tomb in St. Peter's Basilica.



Agca leaves flowers on John Paul's tomb in Vatican



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Wanted extremist leader surrenders in Somalia

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A leader with the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, who had a $3 million bounty on his head, surrendered in Somalia, a Somali intelligence official said Saturday.



Wanted extremist leader surrenders in Somalia



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US mission in Havana to become embassy amid thaw

HAVANA (AP) — A half-century after Washington severed relations with Cuba, the United States' seven-story mission looms over Havana's seaside Malecon boulevard as the largest diplomatic outpost in the country.



US mission in Havana to become embassy amid thaw



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Gunmen kill policeman, injure another

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's state news agency says two unknown gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed a policeman and injured another.



Gunmen kill policeman, injure another



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NC State wins Bitcoin Bowl to cap turnaround year

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A turnaround season got a little sweeter for North Carolina State in the Bitcoin Bowl.



NC State wins Bitcoin Bowl to cap turnaround year



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Study: Marijuana use has increased in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — Colorado emerged as the state with the second-highest percentage of regular marijuana users as it began legalizing the drug, according to a new national study.



Study: Marijuana use has increased in Colorado



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N. Korea calls Obama 'monkey' in hacking row

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has hurled racial slurs against President Barack Obama while blaming the U.S. for shutting down its Internet amid the Sony hacking row.



N. Korea calls Obama 'monkey' in hacking row



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Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers

Two New York Police Department officers were ambushed last weekend by Ismaaiyl Brinsley after he had made threatening posts online, including references to high-profile cases of white police officers killing unarmed black men and a vow to put "wings on pigs." After shooting the officers, Brinsley ran into a Brooklyn subway station and committed suicide.



Key developments in case of 2 slain NYPD officers



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Court: LA Police Department policy for impounding cars is OK

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A state court determined Friday that a Los Angeles Police Department policy that makes it easier for unlicensed drivers to keep their cars instead of having them impounded after police stops is lawful and can remain in place.



Court: LA Police Department policy for impounding cars is OK



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NY mayor attends wake of officer killed in ambush

NEW YORK (AP) — Recently criticized New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH'-zee-oh) has arrived at the wake of a police officer shot to death with his partner in a brazen daytime ambush.



NY mayor attends wake of officer killed in ambush



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Rutgers beats North Carolina in Quick Lane Bowl

DETROIT (AP) — Josh Hicks ran for 202 yards and a touchdown and Rutgers beat North Carolina 40-21 on Friday night in the inaugural Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field.



Rutgers beats North Carolina in Quick Lane Bowl



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Jazz great Buddy DeFranco dies at age 91

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, who led the way on his instrument in the transition between the swing and bebop eras, has died at the age of 91, his family said Friday.



Jazz great Buddy DeFranco dies at age 91



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Founder of huge defense contractor SAIC dies

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — J. Robert Beyster, a scientist-turned-entrepreneur who founded a small technology firm called Science Applications International Corp. and built it into one of the largest, most influential defense contractors in the country, has died at age 90.



Founder of huge defense contractor SAIC dies



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Sony's PlayStation network still out; Xbox back online

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sony's PlayStation network remains offline in an outage that began as video game players unwrapped new consoles on Christmas.



Sony's PlayStation network still out; Xbox back online



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Man shot to death in struggle over officer's baton

COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been shot to death during a struggle with a Coachella police officer, during which he tried to take the officer's baton away.



Man shot to death in struggle over officer's baton



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13 excused from jury pool in theater shooting case

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Twelve potential jurors in the Colorado theater shooting case have been excused because they are prosecution witnesses, and another was dismissed because she works for the district attorney's office.



13 excused from jury pool in theater shooting case



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Seahawks' Lynch fined $11K for gesture on TD run

NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been fined $11,050 by the NFL for an inappropriate gesture while scoring a touchdown against Arizona last Sunday night.



Seahawks' Lynch fined $11K for gesture on TD run



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Arizona's Lindley back at starter, Stanton has infection

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — More news surrounding the turbulent quarterback predicament of the Arizona Cardinals.



Arizona's Lindley back at starter, Stanton has infection



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Holiday deliveries improve but hiccups continue

NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas came on time this year for most people.



Holiday deliveries improve but hiccups continue



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Richt: Running back Gurley heading to NFL

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Georgia coach Mark Richt says junior running back Todd Gurley has informed him that he plans to enter the NFL draft.



Richt: Running back Gurley heading to NFL



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No. 1 Kentucky, No. 4 Louisville resume rivalry

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Top-ranked Kentucky has been so dominant that discussion has shifted toward whether the Wildcats are now capable of going unbeaten.



No. 1 Kentucky, No. 4 Louisville resume rivalry



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Slight gains for stocks in quiet post-holiday day

U.S. stocks are posting modest gains after a quiet, post-holiday day of trading.



Slight gains for stocks in quiet post-holiday day



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Diamond, aka Screech, charged in bar stabbing

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — Dustin Diamond, who played Screech on the 1990s TV show "Saved by the Bell," has been charged with stabbing a man at a Wisconsin bar.



Diamond, aka Screech, charged in bar stabbing



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In 2014, US economy showed increasing resilience

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy flexed its old muscles in 2014.



In 2014, US economy showed increasing resilience



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Arson attack on Swedish mosque injures 5

HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish police say a suspected arson attack at one mosque has injured at least five people while a second mosque in the same town has been vandalized.



Arson attack on Swedish mosque injures 5



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Hundreds of Prisoners Freed in Ukraine, but Discontent Remains

A prisoner exchange was negotiated between Ukrainian officials and pro-Russian separatists before peace talks ultimately broke down.



Hundreds of Prisoners Freed in Ukraine, but Discontent Remains



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New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia identified NATO as the nation's No. 1 military threat and raised the possibility of a broader use of precision conventional weapons to deter foreign aggression under a new military doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin on Friday.



New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat



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Last Call: Happy Kwanzaa From Obama

Also: Polls show Mitt Romney ahead of Jeb Bush, and Bernie Sanders may decide to opt in to the presidential race.



Last Call: Happy Kwanzaa From Obama



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Will Cruz, Rubio Reject Race Politics?

The GOP has long been thought of as the party of White males. Why won't candidates play up their diversity?



Will Cruz, Rubio Reject Race Politics?



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NSA Reveals Improper Surveillance Incidents on Christmas Eve

Spousal snooping, chat room and classroom misconduct are detailed in documents.



NSA Reveals Improper Surveillance Incidents on Christmas Eve



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Jeb Bush to step down from Tenet Healthcare Corp. board

MIAMI (AP) — Jeb Bush is stepping down from the board of directors of Tenet Healthcare Corp.



Jeb Bush to step down from Tenet Healthcare Corp. board



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Rubio's Position on Cuba May Clash With Florida Voters

Even Cuban Americans in Miami are at odds with Marco Rubio's hardline position.



Rubio's Position on Cuba May Clash With Florida Voters



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Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels swap war prisoners

DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russia rebels exchanged nearly 370 prisoners Friday, a major step toward easing hostilities in eastern Ukraine.



Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels swap war prisoners



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Conservationists, loggers team up on forest health

JOHN DAY, Ore. (AP) — Logs are piled high in the yard of the Malheur Lumber Co. mill in this small town in northeastern Oregon, ready to be sawed into lumber. Steam pours out of the stacks. Trucks loaded with logs roll in.



Conservationists, loggers team up on forest health



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US stocks edge higher in quiet trading

Financial markets in the U.S. edged higher at midday Friday in quiet trading a day after Christmas. Falling oil and natural gas prices helped bolster expectations for stronger consumer spending heading into next year. Utilities stocks were among the biggest gainers.



US stocks edge higher in quiet trading



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