Monthly Archives: December 2011

Durant leads Thunder past Mavericks 104-102 (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

OKLAHOMA CITY – Kevin Durant thought he might have just given away a victory and let the Dallas Mavericks steal another one in heartbreaking fashion. Then he found a way to take it right back. Durant scored 30 points and … Continue reading →

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Florida State rallies to beat Notre Dame (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ORLANDO, Fla. – There were moments during the Champs Sports Bowl when Florida State and Notre Dame resembled the dominant programs they were a decade ago. There also were moments when it was clear that though both have made progress … Continue reading →

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Griffin, Baylor win record-breaking Alamo Bowl (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

SAN ANTONIO – If that really was Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III’s final college game, what an incredible way to go out. Just ask him. “We went out in style!” Griffin shouted to his teammates. It was amazing the … Continue reading →

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China’s factories falter, pro-growth policies eyed

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

By Kevin Yao BEIJING | Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:35am EST BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity shrank again December as demand at home and abroad slackened, a purchasing managers’ survey showed on Friday, reinforcing the case for pro-growth policies … Continue reading →

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Asia stocks end 2011 sharply lower, Europe in focus

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

By Ramya Venugopal SINGAPORE | Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:34am EST SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks were poised to end their first losing year in three on Friday, having shed nearly a fifth of their value as Europe’s debt crisis … Continue reading →

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Fire Disrupts LMFAO Concert (omg!)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LMFAO was too hot to handle on December 28 when a fire broke out during one of their concerts in Honduras. “Epic concert tonight!” tweeted band member Redfoo. “They told us that there was a fire when we were on … Continue reading →

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NBA Legend Michael Jordan Engaged (omg!)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Christmas was a big day for engagements, and now it appears yet another celebrity spent the holiday proposing – basketball legend Michael Jordan. A spokesperson for the NBA icon confirmed to WCNC in Charlotte, NC, that he proposed on Christmas … Continue reading →

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Jamaican opposition wins election

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

30 December 2011 Last updated at 00:48 ET Portia Simpson Miller said she was “humbled” by her victory Jamaica’s opposition People’s National Party has won national elections, preliminary results show, after a campaign dominated by the economy. The results mean … Continue reading →

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North Korea: ‘Expect no change’

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - World News

29 December 2011 Last updated at 23:36 ET North Korea’s new leader Kim Jong-un is an unknown quantity – making neighbours worried North Korea has told the international community not to “expect any change” in the wake of Kim Jong-il’s … Continue reading →

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N.Korea’s new leaders lash out at S.Korea and allies

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

SEOUL | Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:57pm EST SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea sounded a bellicose note in its first communication with the outside world since the death of leader Kim Jong-il, saying its confrontational stance against South Korea would … Continue reading →

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