Quote of the Day

William Shakespeare
It is a wise father that knows his own child. Discuss
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Lewis Carroll
Everything's got a moral, if only you can find it.
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Mary Shelley
The same energy of character which renders a man a daring villain would have rendered him useful in society, had that society been well organized.
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Karzai's Cabinet Members Face Corruption Charges
Warrants have been signed for the arrest of two Afghan cabinet ministers on charges of theft and fraud, highlighting the extent of alleged corruption in the government of President Hamid Karzai.
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Horrified Riders Witness Stabbing Death on NYC Subway
A subway passenger was stabbed to death in front of horrified riders in a dispute with another man over a seat in the car early Saturday morning in midtown Manhattan, police said.
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Let the Debate Begin
Key hurdle cleared as Senate Dems get 60 votes to move health debate forward in face of GOP opposition• Women's Health Care Under Attack? | VIDEO • Fox News Poll: Most See No Upside to Health Reforms• Read the Health Care Bill, Then Comment on It• YOU DECIDE: Should Senators Read 2,074-Page Bill?
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Rep. Kennedy Barred From Communion
Catholic Bishop reportedly bars Rep. Patrick Kennedy from communion because of his support of abortion rights
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Iraq Working for Release of Americans Held in Iran
An Iraqi official says Baghdad has contacted Tehran in a bid to secure the release of three Americans detained in Iran, but has received no reply.
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Hasan to Remain in Military Hospital
A military magistrate has ruled that the Army psychiatrist charged in one of the worst mass shootings on a U.S. military base will be held until trial.
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87 Dead in China Coal Mine Explosion
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Israel Aircraft Strike Tunnels, Arms Factories in Gaza Strip
The Israeli military says its aircraft have attacked two weapons-making factories and a smuggling tunnel in the Gaza Strip.
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Indonesian Passenger Ferry Carrying 242 Sinks
An Indonesian passenger ferry with almost 250 people aboard sank in rough waters off Sumatra island Sunday, killing at least one, police said, while a second ferry ran aground in nearby waters.
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Parents of Rape Victim Charged With Felony Child Abuse
The parents of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who was allegedly raped by four boys have been arrested on felony child abuse charges.
Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Sat, 21 November 2009 07:36:08 EST)

3 Bombs in India Kill 5, Wound More Than 25
Police say three bombs have exploded in India's restive northeast killing five people and wounding more than 25 others.
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Woman Loses Benefits Over Facebook Photos
A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave says she lost her benefits because of photos on Facebook and she's fighting to get them reinstated.
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Peruvian Police: Gang Killed to Collect Human Fat
Police in Lima, the capital, said that three suspects had confessed to killing five people, luring their victims into the Peruvian jungle with promises of work before cutting off their heads and limbs to collect fat.
Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Sat, 21 November 2009 09:54:12 EST)

N.C. Organizers Ban Mrs. Claus From Holiday Parade
Santa Claus is fine at a North Carolina Christmas parade. But Mrs. Claus has to stay away.
Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Sat, 21 November 2009 14:03:19 EST)

U.S. Taps Tough U.N. Critic for Human Rights Council
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The Film Al Gore Would Rather Ignore- Skeptics See 'Smoking Gun' in Researchers' E-Mails
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Climate Skeptics See 'Smoking Gun' in Leaked E-Mails
Hackers broke into the servers at a prominent climate-research center and leaked years worth of e-mail messages onto the Web, some of which argue that scientists need to "hide the decline" in data about temperatures.
Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Sat, 21 November 2009 09:57:15 EST)

Prosecutors Request Life in Prison for Amanda Knox
Prosecutors on Saturday were expected to request life in prison for an American student and her former boyfriend accused of killing a young British woman in Italy.
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Cindy Hates 'Lesbian' Feud
Susan 'Cindy Brady' Olsen wants TV big sisters Jan and Marcia to kiss and make up! | THEN/NOW: BRADY BUNCH CAST
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Sexiest 'Secret' Show Ever?
SLIDESHOW: Victoria's Secret pulled out all the stops with their eye-popping lingerie runway show. Check out the sexy looks and the stars who saw them
Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Sat, 21 November 2009 19:40:01 EST)

Vampires Here to Stay
Beverly Hills Courier columnist George Christy sinks his teeth into 'New Moon' craze, a tradition started in 1047 with the first vampire story
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'Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman'
THEN/NOW: What are Dr. Mike and her mountain man Byron Sully up to these days? We catch up with the entire cast of everyone's favorite Wild West drama
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Pricey Jackson Glove
Michael Jackson's infamous rhinestone glove gets auctioned off for $350G at New York's Hard Rock Cafe
Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Sat, 21 November 2009 19:40:01 EST)

More Stars Without Makeup
BEFORE/AFTER: Without her makeup, Jen Garner looks kind of like a 3rd grade boy on picture day! How do other celebs do sans stylists?
Read More...(Source: FOXNews.com - Sat, 21 November 2009 19:40:01 EST)

Stars Who Lost Fortunes
SLIDESHOW: Nic Cage isn't the only celeb to lose millions faster than you can say 'I'll take that Ferrari in every color you've got!'
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Top 10 Runner Stunners
HOT LIST: Some stars employ teams of trainers to keep them tip-top. Others just lace 'em up and hit the street! Here are 10 of Hollywood's hottest hoofers...
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Yahoo! News

No. 11 Oregon tops Arizona; on track for Rose Bowl (AP)

Oregon's Ed Dickson (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with six seconds left in regulation against Arizona in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44 - 41 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wily Low)AP - Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli watched as red-clad Arizona students ringed the sidelines as time ticked down, ready to rush the field.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:05:45 GMT)

Cal beats No. 14 Stanford 34-28 in Big Game (AP)

California quarterback Kevin Riley, top left, is lifted by teammates and fans after a win over Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Caifornia won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - The California players listened quietly all week to the pregame talk about how powerful Stanford had a chance to go to the Rose Bowl.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:15:45 GMT)

McCoy gets record, Texas wins Big 12 South 51-20 (AP)

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Erich Schlegel)AP - Colt McCoy fired the cannon. He banged the big drum.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:40:20 GMT)

Clock runs out on LSU in 25-23 Ole Miss win (AP)

Mississippi running back Dexter McCluster (22) hurdles over LSU cornerback Jai Eugene (4) for a first down in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)AP - So many unusual things happened in the final 3 minutes of Mississippi's victory Saturday against No. 10 LSU, it got confusing.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:27:53 GMT)

Dixon's 4-yard TD gives UConn 33-30 win over ND (AP)

Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate (23) is tackled by Connecticut cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)AP - After a string of stinging losses, the Connecticut Huskies finally won one for their slain teammate.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:29:45 GMT)

No. 9 OSU tops Mich. 21-10 on 5 Forcier turnovers (AP)

Ohio State recovers a fumble by Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP - Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:51:35 GMT)

Holmgren interested in meeting with Browns (AP)
AP - Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns.
Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:54 GMT)

Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery (AP)
AP - The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.
Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:48:31 GMT)

James shines for stingy Cavs in victory over 76ers (Reuters)
Reuters - The Cleveland Cavaliers held the Philadelphia 76ers to just 10 fourth quarter points to rally for a 97-91 win on Saturday, LeBron James leading the home team's assault with a 32-point effort.
Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:45:43 GMT)

Nevada grabs records, beats New Mexico State 63-20 (AP)

Nevada's Luke Lippincott (7) threads his way through the New Mexico State defense Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, N.M., during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game. (AP Photo/Las Cruces Sun-News, Norm Dettlaff)AP - Nevada rushed for 575 yards — and shattered some NCAA record in the process — as the Wolf Pack beat New Mexico State 63-20 Saturday night.


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Inter stroll to win, go eight clear in Serie A (AFP)

Inter Milan's midfielder Esteban Cambiasso (L) fights for the ball with Bologna's midfielder Marcelo Zalayeta during their Serie A football match at Dall'Ara Stadium in Bologna. Inter Milan got back to winning ways in Serie A on Saturday with a convincing 3-1 win over Bologna.(AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)AFP - Inter Milan got back to winning ways in Serie A on Saturday with a convincing 3-1 win over Bologna at the Dall'Ara stadium extending their lead at the top to eight points ahead of Sunday's games.


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Seven-try France smash sorry Samoa (AFP)

France's scrum half Morgan Parra (C) clashes with Samoan's winger David Lemi (rear) during their Rugby Union test match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris.(AFP/Lionel Bonaventure)AFP - France warmed up for their year-ending clash with New Zealand by cantering to a comfortable 43-5 win over Samoa in their second autumn Test match at the Stade de France here on Saturday.


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Toews has 2 goals, assist in Blackhawks' 5-2 win (AP)

Edmonton Oilers' Gilbert Brule, left, collects a roughing penalty for hitting the Chicago Blackhawks' Brian Campbell after the whistle during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan)AP - Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:28:36 GMT)

Federer and Nadal ready to battle for number one spot (AFP)

Rodger Federer of Switzerland (L) and Rafael Nadal of Spain pose for pictures in London. Federer and Nadal will stage the last chapter of their battle to finish the year as world number one when the ATP Tour Finals get under way in London on Sunday.(AFP/Carl de Souza)AFP - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will stage the last chapter of their battle to finish the year as world number one when the ATP Tour Finals get under way in London on Sunday.


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Rain forces LPGA Tour Championship to 54 holes (AP)

Spectators leave the golf course during a suspension of play in the second round of the LPGA Tour Championship golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Richmond, Texas. Golfers were unable to begin play Saturday due to the rain, and tournament officials hope to resume play Sunday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes.


Read More...(Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News - Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:35:10 GMT)

Friend says UFC champ Lesnar is home recuperating (AP)
AP - A friend of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria, Minnesota, recovering from a bacterial infection.
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Ward claims Kessler's WBA title in 11th round (AP)

Andre Ward celebrates after winning the WBA Super Middleweight from Mikkel Kessler, from Denmark, during their WBA Super Middleweight championship boxing fight in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Ward won by unanimous technical decision. The referee stopped the fight after an accidental headbutt in the 11th round. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)AP - With a stunning victory in his hometown, Andre Ward proved he's ready for the world.


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Busch wins title, Nationwide finale (AP)

Kyle Busch drinks champagne after winning the Nationwide series championship and the NASCAR Ford 300 Nationwide series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)AP - Kyle Busch only needed the green flag to drop to win his first NASCAR title. His coronation was never in doubt and neither, really, was the outcome of the Nationwide Series finale.


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American Napier wins bobsled gold at Lake Placid (AP)

United States driver John Napier pumps his fist in triumph on the finish ramp after claiming victory in the bobsled World Cup race on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Lake Placid, N.Y. Napier was joined by brakeman Charles Berkeley. (AP Photo/Lou Reuter)AP - John Napier practically grew up on the bobsled track at Mount Van Hoevenberg. For one day, he owned it.


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CNN.com - Travel

World is small for mileage millionaires
For those lucky or busy enough to receive airline statements with lots of zeros, it's a world of first-class upgrades, airport lounge attendants who know their names and access to luxury unimaginable for most air travelers.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:21 EST)

Tips for smart, healthy holiday travel
As if traveling with the kids over the holidays weren't tough enough, this year we must contend with airline surcharges and swine flu, as well as all the usual annoyances and delays that go along with traveling during the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:11 EST)

Halfway stops brighten tedious road trips
Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Planning a road trip is hardly nuclear science, but perhaps the professor had learned that a well-chosen overnight stop can yield treasured memories.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:37:06 EST)

Travel Snapshots: Rave reviews for Australia
iReporters have rave reviews for Australia. Check out their best shots of the land down under.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:46 EST)

'Blue Highways' author on back-road America
William Least Heat-Moon, best-selling author of "Blue Highways," "River-Horse," and most recently "Roads to Quoz," shares his insights on the American road.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:51 EST)

Continental, American expand surcharges
Continental Airlines and American Airlines are among the carriers to expand surcharges for flights on peak travel dates from now through May, according to airline representatives.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:24 EST)

Thanksgiving travel to creep up
Holiday travel expected to rise by 1.4 percent from last year, but fewer Americans will fly, AAA says.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Travel - Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:27:21 EST)

U.S. lawmaker calls for lifting of Cuba travel ban
The U.S. government has no right to restrict American tourists from traveling to Cuba, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Thursday.
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FAA: System back up after causing flight delays
A computer system in Atlanta, Georgia, that pilots use to file flight plans was not working properly Thursday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
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Was it really a 'Miracle on the Hudson'?
A new book by William Langewiesche says the skill of the crew and the engineering of the plane led to the safe ending.
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CNN.com - Entertainment

'Office' plotlines reflect recession anxieties
Dunder Mifflin, the fictional paper company at the center of NBC's prime-time comedy "The Office," is facing bankruptcy. Staffers in the Scranton branch are anxious about their fate.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Entertainment - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:49:38 EST)

Fans mourn end of 'Oprah'
Car giveaways, tearful interviews and couch-jumping are in the past -- and fans wonder what's next.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Entertainment - Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:30:31 EST)

Your views: 'New Moon' is 'awesome'
A number of CNN iReporters made sure to get in line for screenings of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," and their reaction can be summed up in one word: "More!"
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'Kid at heart' Biel on 'Planet 51'
There's an innocence to Jessica Biel, she says, and that's why she took on "Planet 51."
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Entertainment - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43:55 EST)

'New Moon' sets record
Second installment in the "Twilight" saga has already set a record for midnight shows.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Entertainment - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:41 EST)

Big business for 'Moon' romance
Are they or aren't they a couple? That's the multimillion-dollar question fueling the "Twilight" franchise.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Entertainment - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:09 EST)

Oprah: Show ending in 2011
Oprah Winfrey made it official Friday morning: She will end "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2011.
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Van Der Beek files for divorce
The "Dawson's Creek" star has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly six years.
Read More...(Source: CNN.com - Entertainment - Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:43:07 EST)

Taylor Swift on her meteoric rise
Country music artist Taylor Swift told CNN she never dreamed she would shoot to stardom so quickly.
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Follow Friday: Tweeting with the vampire
Among a certain (mostly young, mostly female) segment of the population, this weekend's news is all about one thing and one thing only: the opening of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
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