Monthly Archives: November 2010

US awaits 2022 World Cup with big hopes for soccer (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – As Americans celebrated the Fourth of July in 1988, a present arrived from Zurich: The World Cup was headed to the United States for the first time. Continue reading →

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Russian, US officials near adoption accord (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

AP – U.S. and Russian officials will meet Wednesday to conclude a new, binding agreement covering adoptions between the two countries, the State Department said. Continue reading →

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Foot injury not limiting Polamalu’s playmaking (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Troy Polamalu’s strained right Achilles’ tendon isn’t allowing him to practice most weeks. The Steelers don’t want to take the chance that one of the NFL’s most valuable defensive players will aggravate the injury and won’t be able to play. Continue reading →

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Jim Carrey: Kissing Ewan McGregor Was "a Dream Come True" (omg!)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – “I have to say he is a great kisser,” he says of his I Love You Phillip Morris costar Continue reading →

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Obama’s ‘Of Thee I Sing’ children’s book: An ode to diversity — and Sitting Bull, Jane Addams and Cesar Chavez (Daily Caller)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

Daily Caller – As Santa loads his sleigh with Black Friday and Cyber Monday loot, it’s likely weighed down with copies of Barack Obama’s latest literary effort: “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.” Thousands of children will … Continue reading →

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Old rifts mar U.N. climate talks on "balanced deal" (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Top Stories

Reuters – Old splits between rich and poor nations re-emerged on Tuesday over a plan to slow global warming, but both sides maintained a “balanced package” is the goal of U.N. talks in Mexico. Continue reading →

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Japanese carrier to give away iPads — with strings attached (Ben Patterson)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

Ben Patterson – Don’t want to fork over $500 for a new iPad? Well, what if you could get one for free? That’s what Japanese carrier Softbank is promising to subscribers starting early next month — but of course, there’s a two-year catch … Continue reading →

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WWE takes aim on launching TV network (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc plans to launch a cable TV network featuring its hulking wrestlers and scripted storylines in mid-2012 or early 2013, later than it had previously hoped, a top executive said on Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Obama, GOP promise to work on differences on taxes

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – Seeking greater cooperation but with no quick fixes in sight, President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans vowed on Tuesday to work toward resolving their sharply different views about tax cuts before year’s end. Continue reading →

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Uribe and Dodgers finalize $21M deal (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Infielder Juan Uribe and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $21 million, three-year contract. Continue reading →

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