Norway's Jansrud wins super-G at Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) — Norway's Kjetil Jansrud won the super-G on Sunday for his second World Cup victory in two days.



Norway's Jansrud wins super-G at Lake Louise



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Cyber Monday gears up to get online shoppers hyped

NEW YORK (AP) — After a busy holiday weekend in shopping malls, millions of Americans are expected to log on and keep shopping on the day dubbed Cyber Monday.



Cyber Monday gears up to get online shoppers hyped



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Luck leads Colts past Redskins 49-27

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck threw a career-high five touchdown passes Sunday and topped the 300-yard mark for a franchise-record 10th time this season, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Washington Redskins 49-27.



Luck leads Colts past Redskins 49-27



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Bills rally to beat Manziel, Browns 26-10

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Kyle Orton and defensive end Jerry Hughes scored touchdowns 10 seconds apart in the third quarter in leading the Buffalo Bills to a 26-10 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.



Bills rally to beat Manziel, Browns 26-10



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Johnny Football takes over in 4th quarter vs Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel took over in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills after starter Brian Hoyer threw his second interception.



Johnny Football takes over in 4th quarter vs Bills



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Vikings block 2 punts for TDs, beat Panthers 31-13

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings swatted away the Carolina Panthers' improbable hopes of making the playoffs.



Vikings block 2 punts for TDs, beat Panthers 31-13



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German utility company E.ON to focus on renewables

BERLIN (AP) — German utility company E.ON SE says it plans to spin off its nuclear, oil, coal and gas operations to focus on renewable energy and power distribution.



German utility company E.ON to focus on renewables



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Pilot who landed on busway had crashed before

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The pilot of a single-engine plane that made an emergency landing on a bus-only roadway says it's the second air crash he has survived and he's considering giving up flying.



Pilot who landed on busway had crashed before



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Popovich returns, Spurs top Celtics 111-89

BOSTON (AP) — Danny Green scored 18 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to their seventh straight win as coach Gregg Popovich returned from a two-game absence to lead them to a 111-89 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.



Popovich returns, Spurs top Celtics 111-89



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Shiffrin leads World Cup slalom after 1st run

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — American Mikaela Shiffrin is leading after the first run of a slalom Sunday, chasing her first World Cup victory in her home country.



Shiffrin leads World Cup slalom after 1st run



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Ferguson jurors faced safety fears, lots of work

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The grand jury responsible for reviewing the fatal shooting of Michael Brown faced "an awesome burden" and "an awful lot of work."



Ferguson jurors faced safety fears, lots of work



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Bomb threat made on flight from Barcelona to NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities at John F. Kennedy International Airport are investigating a bomb threat made to an American Airlines flight from Barcelona that landed safely in New York City.



Bomb threat made on flight from Barcelona to NYC



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'Mockingjay' tops 'Penguins,' 'Horrible Bosses'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers wanted another helping of "The Hunger Games."



'Mockingjay' tops 'Penguins,' 'Horrible Bosses'



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Questions and answers on Egypt's Mubarak ruling

CAIRO (AP) — The dismissal of the murder case against toppled President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of protesters during Egypt's 2011 uprising has sparked muted and scattered protests, but what does it mean for the Arab world's most populous country? Here's a look:



Questions and answers on Egypt's Mubarak ruling



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LGBT baby boomers face tough retirement hurdles

NEW YORK (AP) — For Kathy Murphy, the difference between being gay or straight is $583 a month.



LGBT baby boomers face tough retirement hurdles



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Financial tips for same-sex couples

NEW YORK (AP) — Gay and lesbian individuals are less prepared financially for retirement than their straight counterparts, according to an exclusive analysis by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.



Financial tips for same-sex couples



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Bo Pelini fired after 7 seasons with Cornhuskers

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Bo Pelini was fired as Nebraska's football coach on Sunday after a seven-year stint marked by an inability to restore the program to national prominence and too many embarrassing defeats.



Bo Pelini fired after 7 seasons with Cornhuskers



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Bahrain's pro-government bloc dominates vote

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Pro-government candidates took the majority of contested seats in Bahrain's parliamentary election on Sunday, although 14 independent Shiite candidates won mandates despite a boycott by the main opposition group, official results showed.



Bahrain's pro-government bloc dominates vote



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Former president favored in Uruguay election

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Tabare Vazquez shook up Uruguayan politics when he became president in 2005, peacefully ending 170 years of two-party dominance. Now, as Uruguayans vote on Sunday, he's the face of continuity as he seeks to extend his left-leaning coalition's decade in power.



Former president favored in Uruguay election



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Congress crams unfinished agenda into final days

WASHINGTON (AP) — Like a student who waited until the night before a deadline, lawmakers resuming work Monday will try to cram two years of leftover business into two weeks, while also seeking to avoid a government shutdown.



Congress crams unfinished agenda into final days



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Justices weigh limits of free speech over Internet

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Elonis claimed he was just kidding when he posted a series of graphically violent rap lyrics on Facebook about killing his estranged wife, shooting up a kindergarten class and attacking an FBI agent.



Justices weigh limits of free speech over Internet



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Syrian air raids kill at least 12 in southern town

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian activists say government airstrikes on a southern town have killed at least a dozen people, including children.



Syrian air raids kill at least 12 in southern town



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Report: Swiss voters reject plan to hoard goal

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Projections show voters in Switzerland have rejected plans to protect the country's wealth by investing in gold and drastically limit immigration.



Report: Swiss voters reject plan to hoard goal



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Woman dies after shooting at Nordstrom in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a woman who was shot by her ex-boyfriend inside a Nordstrom in Chicago before he turned the gun on himself has died,



Woman dies after shooting at Nordstrom in Chicago



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10 arrested during Ferguson protest in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Authorities say 10 people have been arrested in Portland during a protest related to the Ferguson, Missouri, police shooting.



10 arrested during Ferguson protest in Portland



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Coalition airstrikes pound IS stronghold in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian activists say the U.S.-led coalition has carried out as many as 30 airstrikes against Islamic State militants in and around the group's de facto capital in northeastern Syria.



Coalition airstrikes pound IS stronghold in Syria



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Mark Strand, prize-winning poet, dies in NYC at 80

NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Strand, a Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. poet laureate widely praised for his concentrated, elegiac verse and graceful command of both humor and despair, has died. He was 80.



Mark Strand, prize-winning poet, dies in NYC at 80



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Crashes in Idaho dust storm send 10 to hospital

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say a chain-reaction crash during a dust storm in southeastern Idaho has sent 10 people to the hospital.



Crashes in Idaho dust storm send 10 to hospital



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Memorial service set for ex-congressman Traficant

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — The family of former Ohio Congressman James Traficant Jr., who served time in prison after his conviction on corruption and racketeering charges, is holding a memorial service for him in northeastern Ohio.



Memorial service set for ex-congressman Traficant



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Qatar: US couple absolved in child's death

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A Qatari appeals court on Sunday overturned a ruling against an American couple over the death of their adopted daughter in a closely watched case that may have stemmed from cultural misunderstandings in the conservative Gulf nation.



Qatar: US couple absolved in child's death



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Moldovans vote, torn between pull of EU, Russia

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans have begun voting in elections where they are choosing between parties that want to move closer to Europe and those that want to move back into Russia's orbit.



Moldovans vote, torn between pull of EU, Russia



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Pope ends Turkey trip seeking unity with Orthodox

ISTANBUL (AP) — Pope Francis wrapped up his three-day visit to Turkey on Sunday with a liturgy alongside the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians and a meeting with young refugees who have fled Syria, Iraq and other conflict zones.



Pope ends Turkey trip seeking unity with Orthodox



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Coast Guard rescues 5 after boat sinks off Oregon

NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued five people whose fishing boat sank Saturday in the chilly Pacific waters off the Oregon coast.



Coast Guard rescues 5 after boat sinks off Oregon



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Ferguson officer who shot Michael Brown resigns

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ferguson officials plan to address the resignation of a police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown, as his parents prepared to attend a church service where civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton was scheduled to preach.



Ferguson officer who shot Michael Brown resigns



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9 Penn State trustees demand Freeh documents

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Nine Penn State board members elected by alumni have asked to review the documents used to create the Freeh Report on the school's handling of Jerry Sandusky complaints.



9 Penn State trustees demand Freeh documents



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No. 2 Alabama surges past No. 15 Auburn, 55-44

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama survived an Iron Bowl shootout like no other with a well-tested formula: Throw deep to Amari Cooper. Then do it again.



No. 2 Alabama surges past No. 15 Auburn, 55-44



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No. 1 Florida State beats Florida 24-19

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Dalvin Cook ran for a career-high 144 yards and No. 1 Florida State survived Jameis Winston's struggles to beat Florida 24-19 on Saturday night in Will Muschamp's final game as the Gators' coach.



No. 1 Florida State beats Florida 24-19



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No. 18 Ole Miss beats No. 4 Mississippi St 31-17

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jaylen Walton ran for a 91-yard touchdown and running back Jordan Wilkins threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to lead No. 18 Mississippi over No. 4 Mississippi State 31-17 on Saturday.



No. 18 Ole Miss beats No. 4 Mississippi St 31-17



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Clemson's Morris talked to SMU about coaching job

Clemson coach Chad Morris said Saturday he has spoken with SMU representatives about its head coaching job, but no deal has been reached.



Clemson's Morris talked to SMU about coaching job



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Doctor who died of Ebola hailed as hero

LANDOVER HILLS, Md. (AP) — Dr. Martin Salia didn't get into the medical profession to get rich, and even though he was a permanent U.S. resident, he chose to work in his native Sierra Leone because the need for surgeons there was so great.



Doctor who died of Ebola hailed as hero



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Landrieu's biggest hurdle in Louisiana? Obama

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — President Barack Obama may not be on Louisiana's Senate runoff ballot, but it's clear his widespread unpopularity in the state stands as Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu's biggest hurdle to a fourth term.



Landrieu's biggest hurdle in Louisiana? Obama



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Poster of missing Ohio St player shown before game

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University's football stadium went silent Saturday as an announcer called out the name of a missing football player and a police poster seeking information on his disappearance appeared on a scoreboard.



Poster of missing Ohio St player shown before game



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Josh Donaldson says Toronto has elements to win

TORONTO (AP) — Josh Donaldson has good memories of playing in Toronto. He made his major league debut there in 2010, striking out as a pinch-hitter. The following day he smacked a game-winning, two-run homer for his first career hit.



Josh Donaldson says Toronto has elements to win



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Murder charges against Egypt's Mubarak dismissed

CAIRO (AP) — A judge dismissed murder charges Saturday against former President Hosni Mubarak and acquitted his security chief over the killing of protesters during Egypt's 2011 uprising, crushing any hope of a judicial reckoning on behalf of the hundreds victims of the revolt that toppled him.



Murder charges against Egypt's Mubarak dismissed



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Researchers developing breath test for pot

SEATTLE (AP) — Researchers at Washington State University are working on a breath test to determine if a driver is under the influence of marijuana.



Researchers developing breath test for pot



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Victims identified in San Diego double homicide

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Police say a San Diego doctor and his wife were fatally shot in their home by their 22-year-old son.



Victims identified in San Diego double homicide



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APNewsBreak: High school head injury lawsuit filed

CHICAGO (AP) — A former high school quarterback followed in the steps of one-time pro- and college players Saturday by suing a sports governing body — in this case the Illinois High School Association — saying it didn't do enough to protect him from concussions when he played and still doesn't do enough to protect current players.



APNewsBreak: High school head injury lawsuit filed



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N is for nuptials as NYC pair weds on subway train

NEW YORK (AP) — A young couple in New York City decided they spent so much time on the subway they might as well get married there.



N is for nuptials as NYC pair weds on subway train



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Nigeria: Kano mosque blasts death toll above 102

KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan vowed to track down the perpetrators of the bomb blasts that killed more than 100 people at the central mosque in the city of Kano.



Nigeria: Kano mosque blasts death toll above 102



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Texas to execute man who lawyers say is delusional

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for a long-diagnosed mentally ill Texas death row inmate are trying to keep him from execution within days, saying he's so delusional he doesn't even know the correct reason he's about to be put to death.



Texas to execute man who lawyers say is delusional



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Teens now have a say in New York City's government

NEW YORK (AP) — They're not old enough to vote in an election, but they can now have a vote on New York City-appointed boards that take influential stands on neighborhood issues.



Teens now have a say in New York City's government



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Ferguson lesson: Police can better calm situations

SEATTLE (AP) — The grand jury that declined to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson was focused on whether he might have acted in self-defense when he shot and killed unarmed, 18-year-old Michael Brown.



Ferguson lesson: Police can better calm situations



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Dad: Daughter lost an eye during Ferguson protest

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The father of a 24-year-old St. Louis woman says she lost an eye during a protest in Ferguson, Missouri, earlier this week when a police officer fired a beanbag at her boyfriend's car, shattering the windshield.



Dad: Daughter lost an eye during Ferguson protest



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Antigua's PM names De Niro special economic envoy

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — The prime minister of Antigua & Barbuda has appointed actor Robert De Niro as special economic envoy of the twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean.



Antigua's PM names De Niro special economic envoy



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CDC Cautions Against Thanksgiving Dangers, but Data on Prevalence Is Scarce

Food poisoning, burns and car accidents can bring tragedy to Thanksgiving.



CDC Cautions Against Thanksgiving Dangers, but Data on Prevalence Is Scarce



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Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest Aim for Holiday Shoppers

Brands can vie for customers on social networks through more than just ads.



Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest Aim for Holiday Shoppers



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Photos: Winter Storm Threatens Thanksgiving Travel

Photos: Winter Storm Threatens Thanksgiving Travel



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Thanksgiving Reality for Some: Stress, Anxiety, Depression

For some Americans, the holiday is rife with family fights, loss and sorrow.



Thanksgiving Reality for Some: Stress, Anxiety, Depression



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Ferguson Authorities Face Criticism Over Handling of Mike Brown Case

Troubling details in grand jury documents renew longstanding skepticism of police brutality investigations.



Ferguson Authorities Face Criticism Over Handling of Mike Brown Case



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The Dangers of Helping the Kurds Fight the Islamic State Group in Iraq

Supporting the Peshmerga has so far helped the White House avoid 'boots on the ground,' but at what cost?



The Dangers of Helping the Kurds Fight the Islamic State Group in Iraq



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U.S. Concerned by Ration Cuts to Refugees in Kenya

A host of international crises have led to budget shortfalls for aid organizations.



U.S. Concerned by Ration Cuts to Refugees in Kenya



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Hiker Took Pictures of Bear Before Death

Cell phone revealed a series of pictures taken before the attack.



Hiker Took Pictures of Bear Before Death



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EPA Proposes Tighter Smog Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency says the stricter ozone limits will save billions a year in medical costs.



EPA Proposes Tighter Smog Standards



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High Turkey Prices: Don't Blame Ethanol

For the fifth straight year, the price of a frozen turkey is hovering above $1.60 per pound – but the renewable fuel standard isn't the reason, experts say.



High Turkey Prices: Don't Blame Ethanol



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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Undergoes Heart Surgery

Doctors placed a stent in the Supreme Court justice's right coronary artery.



Ruth Bader Ginsburg Undergoes Heart Surgery



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University of Virginia Board Commits to Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Assault

Board chairman says he is 'appalled' and 'this type of conduct will not be tolerated at the University of Virginia.'



University of Virginia Board Commits to Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Assault



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Darren Wilson Isn't Out of the Woods

Ferguson cop faces likely lawsuits, possible federal charges.





Darren Wilson Isn't Out of the Woods



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Israeli Knesset Pushes Back Vote on Controversial Nation-State Bill

The bill would codify Israel as a Jewish state.



Israeli Knesset Pushes Back Vote on Controversial Nation-State Bill



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George H.W. and Barbara Bush Pucker Up for the Kiss Cam

The former first couple attended a Houston Texans football game Sunday.



George H.W. and Barbara Bush Pucker Up for the Kiss Cam



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Photos: Ferguson Erupts After Grand Jury Decision

Photos: Ferguson Erupts After Grand Jury Decision



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GDP Surprises With Rise of 3.9 Percent

Boosted by stronger consumer spending and smaller trade gap, U.S. economy grows faster than forecast.



GDP Surprises With Rise of 3.9 Percent



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Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson's Grand Jury Testimony

Read the testimony Officer Darren Wilson gave regarding the shooting death of Michael Brown.



Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson's Grand Jury Testimony



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Twitter Reactions to the Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

Some said they stood with Officer Darren Wilson. Far more mourned for Ferguson and for justice.



Twitter Reactions to the Ferguson Grand Jury Decision



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Obama, Civil Rights Groups React to the Michael Brown Grand Jury Decision

Michael Brown's family said they are 'disappointed' with the decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson.



Obama, Civil Rights Groups React to the Michael Brown Grand Jury Decision



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Michael Brown Shooter Darren Wilson Not Indicted by Grand Jury

The Ferguson police officer will not face criminal charges for killing the unarmed teen.



Michael Brown Shooter Darren Wilson Not Indicted by Grand Jury



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Amazon May Aim for Travel Dollars

The online giant reportedly has plans for a service allowing users to book niche hotels.



Amazon May Aim for Travel Dollars



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Taliban raid foreign guesthouse in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Eyewitnesses say militants have launched an attack on a foreign guesthouse near parliament in the Afghan capital of Kabul.



Taliban raid foreign guesthouse in Afghan capital



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Taiwan ruling party dealt setback in local polls

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A preliminary vote count shows Taiwan's pro-China ruling party has suffered stiff defeats in municipal elections, as it meets increased resistance to forging stronger ties with Beijing.



Taiwan ruling party dealt setback in local polls



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Sober director fears he won't make more films

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Provocative Danish director Lars von Trier says he fears he won't make any more movies since sobering up, because his award-winning films were made while intoxicated.



Sober director fears he won't make more films



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Islamic State group attacking Kobani from Turkey

BEIRUT (AP) — A Kurdish official and activists say extremists from the Islamic State group have launched an attack on the Syrian border town of Kobani from Turkey — a first in the ongoing siege.



Islamic State group attacking Kobani from Turkey



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Attack in western China kills 15, injures 14

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media say 15 people have been killed in an attack in the country's troubled western Xinjiang region.



Attack in western China kills 15, injures 14



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15 arrested as demonstration return to Ferguson

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Disrupting commerce, transit and traffic became focal points for demonstrators across the country days after the announcement that a grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri declined to indict the police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown.



15 arrested as demonstration return to Ferguson



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Pope visits iconic religious sites in Istanbul

ISTANBUL (AP) — Pope Francis visits two of Turkey's most iconic sites and shifts gears toward more religious affairs as he arrives in Istanbul for the second leg of his three-day visit to the Muslim nation.



Pope visits iconic religious sites in Istanbul



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A glance at national protests, cleanup in Ferguson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protesters turned out in several U.S. cities on one of the busiest shopping days of the year Friday in response to a grand jury's decision not to indict the police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.



A glance at national protests, cleanup in Ferguson



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Venezuela gets ballet commemorating Chavez's life

CARACS, Venezuela (AP) — In life, Venezuela's exuberant leader Hugo Chavez often captivated supporters by bursting into song, even the occasional dance. Now that he's gone, supporters are turning to the musical arts to help immortalize him.



Venezuela gets ballet commemorating Chavez's life



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Ray Rice wins appeal; NFL suspension vacated

NEW YORK (AP) — An arbitrator Friday threw out Ray Rice's indefinite suspension by the NFL for hitting his then-fiancee and now wife in a hotel elevator, freeing him to play again.



Ray Rice wins appeal; NFL suspension vacated



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Mom: Missing Ohio player texted about concussions

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A missing Ohio State University football player told his mother in a text message the day he disappeared that concussions had his head messed up, according to a report filed with police.



Mom: Missing Ohio player texted about concussions



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No. 12 Arizona beats No. 13 Arizona State 42-35

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Wilson ran for 178 yards and three touchdowns and No. 12 Arizona claimed the Pac-12 South title by holding on for a 42-35 victory over No. 13 Arizona State on Friday.



No. 12 Arizona beats No. 13 Arizona State 42-35



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Fans go wild over 88-second 'Star Wars' teaser

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a helmetless storm trooper appeared in frame, panicked and sweaty in the middle of vast desert landscape, kicking off the first official look at "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."



Fans go wild over 88-second 'Star Wars' teaser



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Hogan leads Stanford's 31-10 upset of No. 9 UCLA

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Hogan passed for 234 yards and two touchdowns, and Stanford crushed No. 9 UCLA's hopes for the Pac-12 South title and a College Football Playoff spot with a 31-10 victory Friday.



Hogan leads Stanford's 31-10 upset of No. 9 UCLA



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Michael Brown's legacy continues to evolve

NEW YORK (AP) — For some Americans on opposite sides of a national debate, Michael Brown has become a symbol, epitomizing their polarized views on who bears the blame for the toll of young black men killed by police officers. Brown was a gentle giant, in one version. A defiant troublemaker, in another.



Michael Brown's legacy continues to evolve



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Browns' Manziel says he tried to avoid altercation

CLEVELAND (AP) — Johnny Manziel says he tried to avoid an altercation with a man who was "very aggressive" when he approached the Browns' rookie quarterback in the lobby of his apartment building last week.



Browns' Manziel says he tried to avoid altercation



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Winter has arrived at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, and it is gorgeous! Christina Adele Warburg took this photo last weekend at Mormon Row. Photographers from around the world visit this area of the park to capture this iconic barn with the Teton Range in the background.

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Thunder G Westbrook to return Friday night

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook finally gets to put his fashionable suit collection away.



Thunder G Westbrook to return Friday night



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NYC panel nears decision on police chokehold death

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City grand jury is quietly nearing a decision in a case that's drawn comparisons to the police killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.



NYC panel nears decision on police chokehold death



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Pope urges more Muslim opposition to IS in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pope Francis urged Muslim leaders to condemn the "barbaric violence" being committed in Islam's name against religious minorities in Iraq and Syria as he arrived in neighboring Turkey Friday for a delicate visit aimed at improving interfaith ties.



Pope urges more Muslim opposition to IS in Turkey



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Families of kidnapped Lebanese soldiers protest

BEIRUT (AP) — Police used water cannons to break up a protest Friday by relatives of several kidnapped Lebanese soldiers after the protesters blocked a main highway in the capital.



Families of kidnapped Lebanese soldiers protest



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AP PHOTOS: Brazil housing shortage a daily drama

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When it rains, the dirt floor of the home where Taina Ferreira lives with her three small children turns to mud, and the contents of the open sewer that cuts in front of her front door sweep into the house.



AP PHOTOS: Brazil housing shortage a daily drama



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Eisner: NFL team would boost downtown Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Michael Eisner was chief executive at The Walt Disney Co., the entertainment giant founded the NHL's Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and owned the Los Angeles Angels.



Eisner: NFL team would boost downtown Los Angeles



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Rebels push forward in southern Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels backed by the United States are making their biggest gains yet south of the capital Damascus, capturing a string of towns from government forces and aiming to carve out a swath of territory leading to the doorstep of President Bashar Assad's seat of power.



Rebels push forward in southern Syria



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Venezuelan classical music system under fire

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Venezuela's network of youth orchestras has been praised the world over as a model for uplifting disadvantaged youth by connecting them with classical music.



Venezuelan classical music system under fire



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Black lawmakers against recognition of Va. tribe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus are urging the Obama administration to withhold federal recognition of a Virginia Indian tribe because of its history of banning intermarriage with blacks.



Black lawmakers against recognition of Va. tribe



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Official Christmas tree arrives at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Christmas tree has arrived.



Official Christmas tree arrives at White House



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Austin police: More than 100 rounds fired

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman attempted to set the Mexican Consulate ablaze and fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings early Friday before he died, Austin authorities said.



Austin police: More than 100 rounds fired



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Tunisia's outgoing premier backs broad coalition

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Tunisia's next government should be a broad as possible coalition so that it has the necessary support to implement difficult economic reforms, the outgoing prime minister said Friday in an implicit backing of an Islamist-secular alliance.



Tunisia's outgoing premier backs broad coalition



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French president cheered in Ebola-stricken Guinea

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — French President Francois Hollande arrived in Guinea on Friday, where thousands of residents lined the roads while clapping, drumming, dancing and waving flags to catch a glimpse of the first Western leader to visit a country hard hit by Ebola.



French president cheered in Ebola-stricken Guinea



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INSIDE KOBANI: Devastation mixed with optimism

KOBANI, Syria (AP) — Blocks of low-rise buildings with hollow facades, shattered concrete, streets strewn with rubble and the overturned, crumpled remains of cars and trucks. Such is the landscape in Kobani, where the sounds of rifle and mortar fire resonate all day long in fighting between Islamic State extremists and the Syrian town's Kurdish defenders.



INSIDE KOBANI: Devastation mixed with optimism



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A glance at Ferguson: Then, now and the future

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Protests are scheduled at shopping centers around the country in response to a grand jury's decision not to indict the officer who fatally shot Michael Brown. A few popped up in St. Louis-area retail stores late Thanksgiving and early Friday on the start of what is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.



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Second act of Black Friday shopping in full swing

NEW YORK (AP) — Stores are welcoming a second wave of shoppers in what has become a two-day kickoff to the holiday shopping season.



Second act of Black Friday shopping in full swing



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OPEC decision still reverberating round markets

LONDON (AP) — Oil stocks weighed on markets around the world Friday as crude prices hovered around four year lows in the wake of OPEC's decision to keep production steady.



OPEC decision still reverberating round markets



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Woman hurt by rock dropped on car has 6th surgery

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio teacher whose skull was crushed by a rock dropped onto her vehicle from a Pennsylvania overpass is recovering from her sixth surgery.



Woman hurt by rock dropped on car has 6th surgery



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NY boys rescued from snow aided by air pocket

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — New York police believe two boys trapped in a snow pile in the Hudson Valley for several hours after a plow buried them were able to survive thanks to an air pocket in the heavy, wet snow.



NY boys rescued from snow aided by air pocket



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Afghan official: Attack on army base kills 6

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says six Afghan soldiers have been killed in an attack on a military base in the southern Helmand province that lasted more than 14 hours.



Afghan official: Attack on army base kills 6



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Digital Rights, Rap Lyrics and More at Stake in Supreme Court’s Facebook Threat Case

Free speech activists say the outcome of a Supreme Court case could affect protesters, journalists and millions of social media users.





Digital Rights, Rap Lyrics and More at Stake in Supreme Court’s Facebook Threat Case



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Plunging crude prices hammer energy companies

NEW YORK (AP) — A decision by OPEC not to cut oil production is hammering major energy companies in the U.S. and abroad.



Plunging crude prices hammer energy companies



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After John Crawford and Tamir Rice, Ohio Lawmaker Seeks to Regulate Toy Guns

Will coloring toy guns more brightly prevent mistaking them for real firearms?





After John Crawford and Tamir Rice, Ohio Lawmaker Seeks to Regulate Toy Guns



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Hong Kong protest movement's unlikely teen leader

HONG KONG (AP) — At age 14, he stepped into the spotlight to take on — and ultimately help defeat — Hong Kong authorities' plans to launch a "national education" curriculum, calling it a ploy to brainwash the city's youth with unquestioned support for the Chinese Communist Party.



Hong Kong protest movement's unlikely teen leader



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Swiss to vote on massive gold-buying plan

GENEVA (AP) — In Switzerland, a campaign is on to protect the country's wealth by investing in gold — a lot of gold.



Swiss to vote on massive gold-buying plan



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Eurozone inflation dips again as energy costs tank

BRUSSELS (AP) — Sharp falls in energy prices as a result of the dramatic decline being recorded in oil markets has pushed inflation across the 18-country eurozone down to 0.3 percent in the year to November.



Eurozone inflation dips again as energy costs tank



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Russian warships wait out storm in English Channel

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian defense ministry says its warships have entered the English Channel to wait out a storm following a week of maneuvers in the North Sea.



Russian warships wait out storm in English Channel



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EU won't sanction France, Italy on budget yet

BRUSSELS (AP) — The head of the European Union's executive is opting not to sanction France or Italy just yet over their failure to meet targets on their public finances.



EU won't sanction France, Italy on budget yet



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1 officer killed, 107 Islamists arrested in Egypt

CAIRO (AP) — Government officials say a senior Egyptian army officer was killed while security forces arrested more than 100 Islamists ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations.



1 officer killed, 107 Islamists arrested in Egypt



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Gophers, Badgers meet for axe, Big Ten West title

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — For once, elusive running back Melvin Gordon got stuck in a crowd on the field.



Gophers, Badgers meet for axe, Big Ten West title



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Ferguson protests move to Target, Wal-Mart stores

MANCHESTER, Mo. (AP) — Dozens of people have interrupted holiday shopping at major retail stores around the St. Louis area to speak out about a grand jury's decision not to indict the officer who fatally shot Michael Brown.



Ferguson protests move to Target, Wal-Mart stores



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Southern Democrats urge a return to party basics

ATLANTA (AP) — Southern Democrats are joining others in the party who say that a return to advocating to lift people out of economic hardship and emphasizing spending on education and public works will re-energize black voters and attract whites as well.



Southern Democrats urge a return to party basics



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Immigrants' chances tied to their state's polices

PHOENIX (AP) — If Christian Avila lived a few hundred miles to the west, he would have a driver's license, qualify for in-state college tuition and a host of other opportunities available to young people granted legal status by President Barack Obama two years ago.



Immigrants' chances tied to their state's polices



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Oil plunge a panacea for crude-reliant Asia

A renewed plunge in oil prices is a worrying sign of weakness in the global economy that could shake governments dependent on oil revenues. It is also a panacea as pump prices fall, giving individuals more disposable income and lowering costs for many businesses.



Oil plunge a panacea for crude-reliant Asia



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Growers grateful for higher Christmas tree prices

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Christmas tree likely will cost a little more this year, and growers like John Tillman say it's about time.



Growers grateful for higher Christmas tree prices



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Namibia votes in election favoring ruling party

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The southern African nation of Namibia is voting in parliamentary and presidential elections expected to deliver a comfortable win for the ruling party, which has been in power since independence in 1990.



Namibia votes in election favoring ruling party



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Futurology: Navigating an Uneven Food Landscape

People around the world are expected to eat more in the coming years. But the hungry could get hungrier.



Futurology: Navigating an Uneven Food Landscape



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Russia Tensions Move Closer to Home

The country's bold moves have some foreign policy experts worried.



Russia Tensions Move Closer to Home



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Find Your Match: Data Companies Transform College Applications

It's like Netflix, but for applying to college.



Find Your Match: Data Companies Transform College Applications



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Sherman's big night leads Seattle past 49ers again

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Richard Sherman provided the moment of the game against the 49ers once again, a mere 10 months after his touchdown-saving deflection in the NFC championship that sent the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl.



Sherman's big night leads Seattle past 49ers again



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2 NY children rescued from snowbank

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Two boys who had gone out to build a snow fort were inadvertently trapped for several hours in a Newburgh, New York, snow bank when a plow operator clearing a parking lot pushed snow over them, not realizing they were there, officials said.



2 NY children rescued from snowbank



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California sees record-breaking Thanksgiving heat

SAN DIEGO (AP) — While the East and Midwest shivered, Thanksgiving was hotter than a roasting turkey in California as a high-pressure ridge caused record-breaking highs in several cities.



California sees record-breaking Thanksgiving heat



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Early-bird shoppers turn out on Thanksgiving

NEW YORK (AP) — Early-bird shoppers headed to stores on Thanksgiving in what's becoming a new holiday tradition.



Early-bird shoppers turn out on Thanksgiving



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Eagles roll over Cowboys 33-10 for NFC East lead

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — LeSean McCoy ran for 159 yards a touchdown, Mark Sanchez had his first scoring run in almost three years and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 33-10 in a Thanksgiving battle of NFC East co-leaders Thursday.



Eagles roll over Cowboys 33-10 for NFC East lead



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Alaska pot backer ordered to comply with subpoena

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A campaign-finance investigation is moving forward against an Alaska television reporter who quit her job on-air and vowed to work toward legalizing marijuana.



Alaska pot backer ordered to comply with subpoena



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Badgers rally, top Georgetown 68-65 in Bahamas

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Duje Dukan thought he had created a turnover with a held ball. The referees said he was guilty of a foul instead.



Badgers rally, top Georgetown 68-65 in Bahamas



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Pele's manager: 'Quick and full' recovery expected

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian great Pele is expected to make a "quick and full" recovery from a minor infection caused by a recent surgery to remove kidney stones, his manager said Thursday.



Pele's manager: 'Quick and full' recovery expected



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Ex-studio boss who oversaw major '70s films dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Frank Yablans, a former president of Paramount Pictures in the 1970s who oversaw the release of several groundbreaking pictures, has died.



Ex-studio boss who oversaw major '70s films dies



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Johnson shines in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago

DETROIT (AP) — After a week of questions about his limited production of late, Calvin Johnson lifted Detroit's offense with an emphatic reminder that he's still one of the game's most dynamic players.



Johnson shines in Detroit's 34-17 win over Chicago



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Argentina charges HSBC with aiding tax evasion

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's tax agency is charging HSBC with helping more than 4,000 Argentines evade taxes by placing their money in secret Swiss accounts.



Argentina charges HSBC with aiding tax evasion



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Mexico leader announces anti-crime crackdown

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's president announced a nationwide anti-crime plan on Thursday, the same day police found the partly burned bodies of 11 men dumped on the side of a road in the southern state of Guerrero.



Mexico leader announces anti-crime crackdown



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Against odds, public school aims for championship

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago's first all-black high school is the city's first public school team to advance to the Illinois football playoff finals in 32 years.



Against odds, public school aims for championship



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Peres criticizes Israel's 'Jewish state' bill

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's former president has come out against a bill floated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that would define Israel as "the Jewish state."



Peres criticizes Israel's 'Jewish state' bill



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Watch No. 12: Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers really do have a lot in common.



Watch No. 12: Tom Brady vs Aaron Rodgers



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5 investigated in FIFA WCup bid corruption probe

GENEVA (AP) — Five officials, including three long-serving FIFA executive committee members, are being investigated in the corruption probe into the bidding contests for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.



5 investigated in FIFA WCup bid corruption probe



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10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos

Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.



10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos



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Spain soccer team starts fund for evicted woman

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish soccer team opened a bank account Thursday to collect donations for an 85-year-old woman whose eviction last week from her Madrid apartment sparked an outcry, team officials said.



Spain soccer team starts fund for evicted woman



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Bahamas fends off critics over new migrant rules

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — On the first day new immigration rules took effect this month in the Bahamas, officers in green fatigues swept through poor sections of the capital filling two yellow school buses with dozens of people who couldn't document their right to be in the island chain.



Bahamas fends off critics over new migrant rules



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Egypt braces for new Islamist protest

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptians are bracing for potential violence ahead of a planned major protest by Islamists calling for the toppling of the government, with security forces vowing to confront any unrest with "lethal force."



Egypt braces for new Islamist protest



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Ferguson fallout: Dozens arrested in Calif. unrest

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police in Oakland and Los Angeles arrested scores of demonstrators during a third night of unrest linked to the shooting protest in Ferguson, Missouri.



Ferguson fallout: Dozens arrested in Calif. unrest



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Israel says it busted Hamas cell planning attacks

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Shin Bet security service said Thursday it had uncovered a vast Hamas network in the West Bank that was planning large-scale attacks against Israelis in Jerusalem.



Israel says it busted Hamas cell planning attacks



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Full holiday menu for Obamas; 6 pies for dessert

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is spending a quiet Thanksgiving at the White House where the belly-stuffing menu featured all the holiday's basics.



Full holiday menu for Obamas; 6 pies for dessert



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Original Alice manuscript to travel to US museums

LONDON (AP) — Lewis Carroll's original handwritten, illustrated manuscript for "Alice in Wonderland" will travel to the U.S. to mark its 150th anniversary.



Original Alice manuscript to travel to US museums



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Greece says under pressure for new austerity

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek official says the country is under pressure from rescue creditors to impose new austerity measures to resolve an ongoing budget disagreement worth a reported 2 billion euros ($2.5 billion).



Greece says under pressure for new austerity



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Obama's action fuels worry about immigration scams

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Advocacy groups barely waited for President Barack Obama to finish speaking about sweeping changes to the U.S. immigration system to start warning about scams.



Obama's action fuels worry about immigration scams



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Ferguson residents clean up, hope for calm night

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — National Guard reinforcements helped contain the latest protests in Ferguson, preventing a second night of the chaos that led to arson and looting after a grand jury decided not to indict the white police officer who killed Michael Brown.



Ferguson residents clean up, hope for calm night



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Iran's leader doesn't oppose more nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top leader on Thursday said he would not stand in the way of continued nuclear negotiations with world powers and would accept a "fair" agreement, but vowed not to bow to bullying by the United States.



Iran's leader doesn't oppose more nuclear talks



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EU piling pressure on Google to change ways

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union institutions are piling pressure on Google to change the way it operates its business and applies EU rules.



EU piling pressure on Google to change ways



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Who's behind Christmas tree at Paris' Notre Dame?

PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has a Christmas tree this year thanks to an unusual patron: the Russian government.



Who's behind Christmas tree at Paris' Notre Dame?



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Stocks edge up, oil drops as OPEC eyed

TOKYO (AP) — Share prices drifted higher on Thursday, with trading subdued due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. The price of oil slumped, however, on expectations that OPEC would not cut production to support the market.



Stocks edge up, oil drops as OPEC eyed



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General strike shuts down services across Greece

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A 24-hour general strike in Greece shut down services across the country, forcing flight cancellations and school closures and leaving state hospitals functioning with emergency staff, while tens of thousands of protesters marched in central Athens.



General strike shuts down services across Greece



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ECB's Draghi: Euro monetary union 'incomplete'

HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the euro currency union remains "incomplete" and needs to be strengthened with better oversight of member countries' economic policies.



ECB's Draghi: Euro monetary union 'incomplete'



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Protesters dwindle to small groups in Ferguson

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The throngs of protesters who overran Ferguson after the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case dwindled to just a few small groups as people began cleaning up this battered community and seeking something closer to a normal routine.



Protesters dwindle to small groups in Ferguson



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Native Americans Left Behind in the Economic Recovery

Unemployment and poverty levels of native populations greatly exceed those of the overall population.



Native Americans Left Behind in the Economic Recovery



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Pope visits Turkey amid Christian-Muslim tensions

VATICAN CITY (AP) — When a pope last visited Turkey — Benedict XVI in 2006 — Muslim-Catholic tensions were so high that the Vatican added a stop at Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque at the last minute in hopes of showing Benedict's respect for Islam.



Pope visits Turkey amid Christian-Muslim tensions



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Black Friday Shopping May Show Improving Economy

But less reliance on seasonal discounts also would indicate a more confident consumer.



Black Friday Shopping May Show Improving Economy



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OPEC seen unlikely to cut output despite oil glut

VIENNA (AP) — OPEC oil ministers meeting in Vienna on Thursday are in a bind. Prices are plunging — and in the short term, the cartel may not be able to do much about it.



OPEC seen unlikely to cut output despite oil glut



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Ship with 700 migrants safely towed to Greek coast

IERAPETRA, Greece (AP) — A smuggling ship carrying more than 700 men, women and children that broke down in gale-force winds while trying to reach Europe was towed Thursday to the Greek island of Crete.



Ship with 700 migrants safely towed to Greek coast



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US tightens smog limits in bid to protect health

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stricter smog standard proposed by the Obama administration joins a string of historic — and controversial — moves by the administration to improve air quality.



US tightens smog limits in bid to protect health



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Lab-coated Muggles use Harry Potter to study brain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Harry Potter swoops around on his broom, faces the bully Malfoy and later runs into a three-headed dog. For scientists studying brain activity while reading, it's the perfect excerpt from the young wizard's many adventures to give their subjects.



Lab-coated Muggles use Harry Potter to study brain



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With incentives and brute force, IS subdues tribes

BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group is employing multiple tactics to subdue the Sunni Muslim tribes in Syria and Iraq under its rule, wooing some with gifts — everything from cars to feed for their animals — while brutally suppressing those that resist with mass killings.



With incentives and brute force, IS subdues tribes



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India: Girls died by suicide, not slain by rapists

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's top federal investigating agency says that two teenage girls believed to have been raped and hanged by their attackers actually committed suicide.



India: Girls died by suicide, not slain by rapists



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Afghan attack targets British embassy car, 5 dead

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber attacked a British embassy vehicle in the Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday, killing at least five Afghan civilians and wounding more than 30 others, officials said.



Afghan attack targets British embassy car, 5 dead



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Australian batsman Hughes dies after head knock

SYDNEY (AP) — Test batsman Phillip Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being struck on the head by a cricket ball during a domestic first-class match. He was 25.



Australian batsman Hughes dies after head knock



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Thanksgiving: Turkey, parades, shopping deals

NEW YORK (AP) — Turkey, stuffing and a helium-filled Thomas the Tank Engine are on the menu as friends and families gather across the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving.



Thanksgiving: Turkey, parades, shopping deals



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Wildcats beat Aztecs 61-59 for Maui title

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Stanley Johnson had 18 points and nine rebounds, helping No. 3 Arizona gut out a 61-59 victory over No. 15 San Diego State on Wednesday night for its second Maui Invitational title.



Wildcats beat Aztecs 61-59 for Maui title



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Ex-CBC host charged with sexual assault in Canada

TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. radio host Jian Ghomesi must live with his mother while sexual assault charges against him are heard in a case that has rocked the country's vaunted public broadcaster.



Ex-CBC host charged with sexual assault in Canada



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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Thanksgiving, With Leftovers

It's Thanksgiving. Take a few days to ignore the numbers on the scale. Stick to these ones instead.



Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Thanksgiving, With Leftovers



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CDC Cautions Against Thanksgiving Dangers, but Data on Prevalence Is Scarce

Food poisoning, burns and car accidents can bring tragedy to Thanksgiving.



CDC Cautions Against Thanksgiving Dangers, but Data on Prevalence Is Scarce



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Callahan nets 2 goals, Lightning beat Rangers 4-3

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Callahan downplayed stealing the spotlight in Martin St. Louis' homecoming.



Callahan nets 2 goals, Lightning beat Rangers 4-3



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Gilbert, Chattanooga stuns No. 4 Lady Vols 67-63

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Keiana Gilbert scored a career-high 27 points and made a critical block in the last minute Wednesday night as Chattanooga stunned No. 4 Tennessee 67-63.



Gilbert, Chattanooga stuns No. 4 Lady Vols 67-63



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Ebola vaccine seems safe in first-stage testing

WASHINGTON (AP) — An experimental Ebola vaccine appears safe and triggered signs of immune protection in the first 20 volunteers to test it, U.S. researchers reported Wednesday.



Ebola vaccine seems safe in first-stage testing



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AP source: Tomas in process of deal with Arizona

A person familiar with the negotiations says Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas is in the process of agreeing to a $68.5 million, six-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.



AP source: Tomas in process of deal with Arizona



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Grand jury documents rife with inconsistencies

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Some witnesses said Michael Brown had been shot in the back. Another said he was lying face-down when Officer Darren Wilson finished him off. Still others acknowledged changing their stories to fit published details about the autopsy, or admitted that they didn't see the shooting at all.



Grand jury documents rife with inconsistencies



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US orders for durable goods up 0.4 percent

WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for long-lasting manufactured goods rose in October, but a key category that tracks business investment plans declined sharply for a second straight month.



US orders for durable goods up 0.4 percent



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US consumer spending up 0.2 percent in October

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers spent modestly more in October, a slight improvement after no gain at all in the previous month.



US consumer spending up 0.2 percent in October



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Deere dips on shaky outlook for fiscal 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — Deere's fourth-quarter results were stronger than Wall Street expected but it says its farm equipment sales and profits will keep falling in its new fiscal year as the sector remains weak.



Deere dips on shaky outlook for fiscal 2015



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Smith to start at QB for Jets vs. Dolphins on MNF

NEW YORK (AP) — Geno Smith is getting another shot as the New York Jets' starting quarterback.



Smith to start at QB for Jets vs. Dolphins on MNF



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Palestinian president against Jewish state bill

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he supports Israeli members of parliament who oppose the plan to formalize Israel's status as a Jewish state.



Palestinian president against Jewish state bill



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Passengers in Russia's Arctic give airliner a push

MOSCOW (AP) — In other countries, you may be asked to give a push to a car stuck in the mud. In Russia, passengers in the Arctic came out of an airliner to the bitter cold to help it move to the runway.



Passengers in Russia's Arctic give airliner a push



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7 killed in rebel attack on house of Yemen leader

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni Shiite rebels attacked and occupied the seat of power of an influential tribe in the capital Wednesday, following clashes that killed six of the guards and one fighter, security officials and rebel media said.



7 killed in rebel attack on house of Yemen leader



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2 FBI agents shot, wounded in St. Louis area

ST. LOUIS (AP) — An FBI spokeswoman says two special agents have been shot in St. Louis County and that the incident isn't directly related to the Ferguson protests.



2 FBI agents shot, wounded in St. Louis area



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Impoverished Lebanese city is target for IS group

TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) — Jamal Hayak is finally fixing up his restaurant, damaged a month ago in clashes between the army and militants in this northern Lebanese city. But he has little doubt violence will erupt again, and he says he fears next time it will be Islamic State group fighters battling in Tripoli's streets.



Impoverished Lebanese city is target for IS group



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Guard reinforcements contain damage in Ferguson

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — National Guard reinforcements helped contain the latest protests in Ferguson, preventing a second night of the chaos that led to arson and looting after a grand jury decided not to indict the white police officer who killed Michael Brown.



Guard reinforcements contain damage in Ferguson



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A glance at Ferguson: Then, now and the future

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown spoke publicly for the first time about the confrontation, and for the second straight night crowds poured into the streets of Ferguson to protest a grand jury's decision not to indict him.



A glance at Ferguson: Then, now and the future



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Nominee questions fairness of Taiwan film awards

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The golden horse statues have been awarded, but drama hasn't ended from one of Asia's biggest film festivals.



Nominee questions fairness of Taiwan film awards



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Asia stocks rise after US growth revised higher

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose in early trading Tuesday after the government revised up its estimate for economic growth in the third quarter, giving the U.S. its strongest six months of growth in a decade. Stocks are trading at all-time highs.



Asia stocks rise after US growth revised higher



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Black Friday gun buys test background check system

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) — Black Friday isn't just when shoppers rush to stores for holiday sales. It's also one of the busiest days of the year for gun purchases.



Black Friday gun buys test background check system



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Activists raise Raqqa strikes death toll to 95

BEIRUT (AP) — The death toll from a series of Syrian government airstrikes on the Islamic State group's stronghold in northeastern Syria has risen to at least 95, making it one of the deadliest attacks on the city of Raqqa in the past three years.



Activists raise Raqqa strikes death toll to 95



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In Britain, US turkey dinner is big for business

LONDON (AP) — Plump turkeys in butcher shop windows. Harvest displays of pumpkin and corn. Sandwich boards describing groaning feasts.



In Britain, US turkey dinner is big for business



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New Thai tourism strategy: 'I Hate Thailand'

BANGKOK (AP) — It's been a bad year for tourism in Thailand, and at first glance it looked like a new YouTube video was adding to the misery.



New Thai tourism strategy: 'I Hate Thailand'



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Protests against Ferguson decision grow across US

People protesting the Ferguson, Missouri, grand jury decision took to the streets in cities across the U.S. for a second day Tuesday, showing that the racially charged case has inflamed tensions thousands of miles from the predominantly black St. Louis suburb.



Protests against Ferguson decision grow across US



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Rivalry week will be last stand for some coaches

Will Muschamp knows he will be coaching his last game for Florida this weekend. There are a few more coaches who will be doing the same thing without knowing it — at least for sure.



Rivalry week will be last stand for some coaches



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Hong Kong police arrest key protesters, clear site

HONG KONG (AP) — Police arrested key student leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests on Wednesday as they cleared barricades in one volatile district, throwing into doubt the future of a 2-month-old movement seeking free elections in the former British colony.



Hong Kong police arrest key protesters, clear site



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World stocks rise after US growth revised higher

World stock markets mostly rose Wednesday as stronger U.S. growth offset a less rosy outlook for China.



World stocks rise after US growth revised higher



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EU's Juncker proposes $380 billion investment plan

BRUSSELS (AP) — Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Union's executive branch, is proposing a 315-billion euro ($380 billion) investment plan to boost the bloc's flagging economy with some 21 billion coming from EU institutions.



EU's Juncker proposes $380 billion investment plan



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Once maligned, Iran's Jews find greater acceptance

YAZD, Iran (AP) — More than a thousand people trekked across Iran this past week to visit a shrine in this ancient Persian city, a pilgrimage like many others in the Islamic Republic — until you notice men there wearing yarmulkes.



Once maligned, Iran's Jews find greater acceptance



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White House veto threat shelves possible tax plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House veto threat appears to have put on ice a congressional effort to permanently renew a handful of generous tax breaks for businesses and individuals. Officials say that the plan, brewing behind closed doors on Capitol Hill, favored corporations over the working class.



White House veto threat shelves possible tax plan



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Obama's immigration move disappoints businesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration left out some of the business community's top priorities, disappointing business leaders who might have stepped up to defend his policies in the face of Republican attacks.



Obama's immigration move disappoints businesses



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AP sources: Gov't to set stricter smog standard

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stricter smog standard proposed by the Obama administration joins a string of historic — and controversial — moves by the administration to improve air quality.



AP sources: Gov't to set stricter smog standard



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Benin says Lassa fever kills 9, no Ebola found

COTONOU, Benin (AP) — The Healthy Ministry in Benin says nine people have died from Lassa fever, a viral disease common in West Africa with symptoms similar to Ebola.



Benin says Lassa fever kills 9, no Ebola found



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Arab world's beloved singer Sabah dies at 87

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's official news agency says beloved Lebanese singer and entertainer Sabah has died at the age of 87.



Arab world's beloved singer Sabah dies at 87



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UN appeals for $405M for Afghanistan aid in 2015

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United Nations has appealed for $405 million to cover the humanitarian needs of the people in Afghanistan in 2015.



UN appeals for $405M for Afghanistan aid in 2015



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No. 12 Villanova beats No. 19 Michigan 60-55

NEW YORK (AP) — JayVaughn Pinkston ended some back-and-forth drama worthy of March with a bucket, a block and then a mad break — straight into the waiting arms of his Villanova teammates.



No. 12 Villanova beats No. 19 Michigan 60-55



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South Asian leaders gather at regional summit

KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — South Asian leaders, including from rivals India and Pakistan, have gathered in Nepal's capital to boost cooperation in trade and energy and seek greater peace in the region, home to more than a fifth of the world's population.



South Asian leaders gather at regional summit



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Developers look to create underground NYC park

NEW YORK (AP) — Visitors from around the world are drawn to New York City's High Line, an elevated park built on defunct railroad tracks transformed into an urban sanctuary of flowers, grasses and trees.



Developers look to create underground NYC park



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Thanksgiving travelers contend with rain, snow

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A nor'easter packing rain and snow is posing special challenges along the crowded Washington-to-Boston corridor for travelers headed to their Thanksgiving celebrations.



Thanksgiving travelers contend with rain, snow



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Maryland beats No. 13 Iowa St 72-63 in CBE Classic

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mark Turgeon gathered his Maryland coaching staff in his hotel room the night before facing Iowa State, and the scouting report he got was so sobering that he offered a solution.



Maryland beats No. 13 Iowa St 72-63 in CBE Classic



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No. 15 San Diego St routs Pitt 74-57 in Maui

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Trey Kell scored 15 points and No. 15 San Diego State shot its way into the Maui Invitational championship game, romping over Pittsburgh 74-57 Tuesday night.



No. 15 San Diego St routs Pitt 74-57 in Maui



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Republicans Look Favorably on Governors for 2016

At least eight current or former governors are contemplating the presidency.



Republicans Look Favorably on Governors for 2016



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No. 1 Kentucky routs Texas-Arlington 92-44

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach John Calipari found much to like about the box score of yet another blowout win, taking particular satisfaction in his team's playing time.



No. 1 Kentucky routs Texas-Arlington 92-44



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Portis has 22 as No. 25 Arkansas wins 78-72 at SMU

DALLAS (AP) — Bobby Portis scored 22 points and No. 25 Arkansas won its first game as a ranked team in seven years, beating previously ranked SMU 78-72 on Tuesday night.



Portis has 22 as No. 25 Arkansas wins 78-72 at SMU



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Curry powers Warriors past Heat 114-97

MIAMI (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Miami Heat 114-97 on Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.



Curry powers Warriors past Heat 114-97



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No. 3 Arizona beats Kansas State 72-68 in Maui

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Kaleb Tarczewski scored 18 points, Gabe York added 15 and No. 3 Arizona hung on to win its first close game of the season, beating Kansas State 72-68 Tuesday in the Maui Invitational semifinals.



No. 3 Arizona beats Kansas State 72-68 in Maui



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Obama pitches immigration steps in his hometown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, the onetime community organizer, is returning Tuesday to the city where he says he first forged his ties to the Latino community to pitch his new executive actions on immigration.



Obama pitches immigration steps in his hometown



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Hong Kong police arrest 116 at protest site

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities cleared street barricades from a pro-democracy protest camp in the volatile Mong Kok district for a second day Wednesday after a night of clashes in which police arrested 116 people.



Hong Kong police arrest 116 at protest site



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Arkansas, Mississippi gay marriage bans overturned

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas and Mississippi became the latest two states Tuesday to have their gay marriage bans overturned by federal judges, but there are no rushes to the altar as both orders are on hold so the states can considers appeals.



Arkansas, Mississippi gay marriage bans overturned



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Calorie count to appear with many prepared foods

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers will soon know how many calories they are eating when ordering off the menu at chain restaurants, picking up prepared foods at supermarkets and even eating a tub of popcorn at the movie theater.



Calorie count to appear with many prepared foods



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Man arrested; deputies say he aimed banana at them

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A man is facing a felony menacing charge after two western Colorado sheriff's deputies say he pointed a banana at them and they thought it was a gun.



Man arrested; deputies say he aimed banana at them



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Ferguson protesters rally across US for second day

Thousands of people flooded city streets from Los Angeles to New York late Monday in passionate — but initially peaceful — protest of a grand jury's decision not to indict a white police officer who killed a black 18-year-old in Ferguson, Missouri.



Ferguson protesters rally across US for second day



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Grand jury focused on key fatal Ferguson 'tussle'

FERGUSON, Missouri (AP) — Some witnesses called it a tussle. Others described it as a tug-of-war. Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson testified that they were fighting over his handgun.



Grand jury focused on key fatal Ferguson 'tussle'



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Internet Users Boom to Nearly 3 Billion as Mobile Expands

Internet use grows in the developing world because more people have mobile phones, a United Nations agency reports.



Internet Users Boom to Nearly 3 Billion as Mobile Expands



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Twitter lets merchants offer deals to its users

NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter is expanding its reach into commerce with a new tool called "Offers."



Twitter lets merchants offer deals to its users



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Obama: No excuse for destructive acts in Ferguson

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says there's "no excuse" for burning buildings, torching cars and destroying property in response to the grand jury decision in Ferguson, Missouri.



Obama: No excuse for destructive acts in Ferguson



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Cash cut to Ukraine rebel areas in risky strategy

DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — For hours, small crowds in Donetsk huddle hopefully in the cold around cash machines that never get filled, as artillery rumbles in the distance.



Cash cut to Ukraine rebel areas in risky strategy



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GDP Surprises With Rise of 3.9 Percent

Boosted by stronger consumer spending and smaller trade gap, U.S. economy grows faster than forecast.



GDP Surprises With Rise of 3.9 Percent



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Ferguson businesses torched in overnight protests

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Smoke billowed from burned-out buildings and sidewalks were strewn with broken glass Tuesday morning after Ferguson erupted over a grand jury's decision not to indict a white police officer in the killing of unarmed black 18-year-old Michael Brown.



Ferguson businesses torched in overnight protests



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Adams insults Protestant party in N. Ireland govt

DUBLIN (AP) — Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has insulted the main Protestant party in Northern Ireland amid rising tensions in their 7-year-old unity government.



Adams insults Protestant party in N. Ireland govt



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Nigeria: 2 female bombers kill 30 in Maiduguri

BAUCHI, Nigeria (AP) — Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up Tuesday in a crowded market in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing at least 30 people, according to witnesses and a security official.



Nigeria: 2 female bombers kill 30 in Maiduguri



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British art festival head to lead NYC art center

NEW YORK (AP) — The head of a British art festival has been named to lead The Culture Shed, a performing arts center planned for Manhattan's Far West Side.



British art festival head to lead NYC art center



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US economy grew at 3.9 percent rate in 3rd quarter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.9 percent annual rate in the July-September period, even faster than first reported, giving the country its strongest back-to-back quarters of growth in more than a decade.



US economy grew at 3.9 percent rate in 3rd quarter



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Frozen tops Barbie as top girls' holiday pick

NEW YORK (AP) — Move over Barbie. Elsa, Anna and the rest of the "Frozen" characters are the top toy for girls this holiday season.



Frozen tops Barbie as top girls' holiday pick



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Wet basements in Buffalo as flooding fears ease

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Some Buffalo-area residents dealt with flooded basements from melting snow as authorities on Tuesday kept an eye on rising creek levels a week after the region was hit by record-breaking lake-effect storms.



Wet basements in Buffalo as flooding fears ease



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Home Depot faces dozens of breach-related lawsuits

ATLANTA (AP) — Home Depot says it faces at least 44 lawsuits in the United States and Canada over a data breach earlier this year that affected 56 million debit and credit cards.



Home Depot faces dozens of breach-related lawsuits



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AP PHOTOS: Top pictures from Europe and Africa

LONDON (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition was still bombing Islamic State positions in Kobani last week, blunting the extremists' drive to capture the town in northern Syria.



AP PHOTOS: Top pictures from Europe and Africa



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