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Explosion hits Egypt church, injuries reported

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 04:17 PM PST

An explosion went off in front of a Coptic Christian church in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria early Saturday, hitting worshippers emerging from a New Year's Mass, police said.

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These old brands are poised for a '11 comeback

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 04:36 PM PST

Planters Peanuts, owned by Kraft Foods, hopes to revitalize the brand with a makeover of its mascot Mr. Peanut. In animated commercials and online videos, the formerly two-dimensional peanut character is now living and talking with the voice of popular actor Robert Downey Jr.Will 2011 produce a new Old Spice? The incredible success of the "Old Spice Guy" ad shows the potential of heritage brands to revive themselves younger generations.




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Posted: 31 Dec 2010 04:36 PM PST

For investors, a gut-wrenching 2010 ends well

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 03:54 PM PST

For investors, 2010 was a 12-month tug of war between optimism and doubt. Stocks initially strengthened, the job market didn't, and fears of economic collapse in Europe and a chilling "flash crash" left many investors almost too stunned to act.




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Video: The most memorable photo of 2010

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 06:55 AM PST

Dec. 31: TODAY's Lester Holt takes a look back at some of the most inspiring images from 2010 and reveals the photo of the year (Today Show)TODAY's Lester Holt takes a look back at some of the most inspiring images from 2010 and reveals the photo of the year (TODAY show)




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CFT: Your New Year's Day bowl guide

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 11:29 AM PST

CFT: From Wisconsin-TCU in the granddaddy of them all to the Fiesta, here's what to watch Saturday.CFT: From Wisconsin-TCU in the granddaddy of them all to the Fiesta, here's what to watch Saturday.




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Irish dominate Hurricanes to win Sun Bowl

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:55 PM PST

Notre Dame's Michael Floyd, right, tries to get away from Miami defender DeMarcus Van Dyke during the Irish's 33-17 victory Friday. Floyd scored two TDs for Notre Dame.Freshman Tommy Rees passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns to Michael Floyd as Notre Dame beat Miami 33-10 in the Sun Bowl on Friday, making Brian Kelly the first Fighting Irish coach to win a bowl game in his first season.




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10 most popular brand pages on Facebook

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 06:57 AM PST

Coca-Cola is one of the world's biggest brands ... and the leader among brand pages on Facebook, with more than 21 million followers.Facebook has become the home page of choice for millions, prompting an ever-increasing interest in brand pages. Here are the 10 most popular of those pages on the social-networking website.




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Predicted rains pushes Winter Classic to nighttime

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:45 PM PST

Hockey fans watch an exhibition NHL hockey game between Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals alumni on an outdoor rink at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux never took their can-you-top-this rivalry outdoors, back to the purest form of hockey played on ponds instead of indoor palaces. Where whipping winds and a frozen shooting hand can influence the result as much as a hot goaltender.




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The year in weird: 2010's oddest health stories

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 08:29 AM PST

Oh, the odd things we learned this year: Hannah Montana can give people seizures, Facebook can trigger asthma attacks and something you're probably doing right now -- sitting! -- is slowly killing you. Here, we remind you of all the things that made us say lol wut in 2010.

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Alcohol cravings tied to obesity

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:08 PM PST

People with a family history of alcoholism, especially women, have an elevated risk of also becoming obese, according to a new study.

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Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:08 PM PST

Video: Snipers stationed on Times Square rooftops

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 10:13 AM PST

Dec. 31: NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports on precautions being taken by authorities in New York City as revelers begin to ring in 2011. (Other)NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports on precautions being taken by authorities in New York City as revelers begin to ring in 2011. (msnbc tv)




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These old brands are poised for a '11 comeback

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 05:11 AM PST

Planters Peanuts, owned by Kraft Foods, hopes to revitalize the brand with a makeover of its mascot Mr. Peanut. In animated commercials and online videos, the formerly two-dimensional peanut character is now living and talking with the voice of popular actor Robert Downey Jr.Will 2011 produce a new Old Spice? The incredible success of the "Old Spice Guy" ad shows the potential of heritage brands to revive themselves younger generations.




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Discovery cancels Michael Jackson autopsy TV show

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 12:38 PM PST

The Discovery television network on Friday said it canceled plans to air a reenactment of the autopsy on Michael Jackson's body, citing an upcoming court hearing and concern by the late pop star's estate.

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Video: Cheers! Spa uses booze for massage treatment

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 07:21 AM PST

Dec. 31: TODAY's Jenna Wolfe visits a Florida spa that's using a non-traditional technique for massage therapy: beer! (Today Show)TODAY's Jenna Wolfe visits a Florida spa that's using a non-traditional technique for massage therapy: beer! (TODAY show)




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1 million to watch NYC ring in 2011

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 10:04 AM PST

Daniela Calito from Los Angeles waits in Times Square for the evening's New Year's Eve celebrations to begin in New York on Friday.Still digging out from a debilitating blizzard, New York was poised to welcome nearly a million visitors to Times Square on Friday for the country's largest annual New Year's Eve celebration.




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From dragon fireworks to prayers, globe greets 2011

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 03:02 PM PST

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year . Local authorities planned for over 1.5 million people to crowd Sydney Harbour to welcome in the new year under the massive fireworks display.Dazzling fireworks lit up Australia's Sydney Harbor, while communist Vietnam held a rare, Western-style countdown to the new year as the world ushered in 2011.




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S. Florida earns first bowl win over BCS school

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 12:54 PM PST

South Florida's Dontavia Bogan (81) celebrates his touchdown against Clemson in the Meineke Car Care Bowl on Friday.B.J. Daniels threw two touchdowns passes and ran for a third and South Florida finished coach Skip Holtz's first season with a 31-26 victory over Clemson on Friday in the Meineke Bowl.




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Stocks mixed on last day of year; 2010 still solid

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:43 PM PST

Stock indexes finished mixed Friday in quiet New Year's Eve trading. The Dow industrials ended the year at their highest levels since August 2008, before the height of the financial crisis.




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