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Video: Undecided voters dismayed at candidates’ aggression

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 03:48 PM PDT

Oct. 17: As President Barack Obama and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney sparred at the Hofstra town hall on Tuesday, voters who are still undecided told NBC News that they didn't like all the bickering. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)As President Barack Obama and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney sparred at the Hofstra town hall on Tuesday, voters who are still undecided told NBC News that they didn't like all the bickering. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)




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HBT: A-Rod, Granderson benched for Game 4

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 03:06 PM PDT

Another day, another set of changes to the Yankees' lineup as Joe Girardi has decided to have Curtis Granderson join Alex Rodriguez on the bench against right-hander Max Scherzer.Another day, another set of changes to the Yankees' lineup as Joe Girardi has decided to have Curtis Granderson join Alex Rodriguez on the bench against right-hander Max Scherzer.




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Police spotters to catch texting drivers in test

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 03:07 PM PDT

The federal government is giving $550,000 to Connecticut and Massachusetts for pilot projects to crack down on people who text while driving. One strategy: Police spotters on overpasses.The federal government is giving $550,000 to Connecticut and Massachusetts for pilot projects to crack down on people who text while driving. One strategy: Police spotters on overpasses.




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Posted: 17 Oct 2012 03:07 PM PDT

Police: Gunman killed after shooting 5 people

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 02:25 PM PDT

A man fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and their 3-year-old son and wounded three others at a northwest Ohio apartment complex before being killed by police, authorities said.

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Syrian helicopter reportedly downed by rebels

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 01:49 PM PDT

A video reportedly shot by an amateur in the Syrian city of Idlib Wednesday shows a crippled Syrian military helicopter spiraling down before it explodes in flames. Syrian rebels say they shot down the helicopter, according to The Telegraph.A video reportedly shot by an amateur in the Syrian city of Idlib Wednesday shows a crippled Syrian military helicopter spiraling down before it explodes in flames. Syrian rebels say they shot down the helicopter, according to The Telegraph.




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Who has a better pension: Romney or Obama?

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 12:53 PM PDT

When it comes to the presidential candidates' pensions, size matters in more ways than one. Retirement packages sparked one of a series of confrontations during the Tuesday debate between President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

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Armstrong leaves foundation to ride rocky road

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 01:06 PM PDT

Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation may require a substantial rebranding and even a name change because the 16-year-old group is so closely tied to the identity of its disgraced founder.Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation may require a substantial rebranding and even a name change because the 16-year-old group is so closely tied to the identity of its disgraced founder.




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Posted: 17 Oct 2012 01:06 PM PDT

9/11 mastermind dons camo vest to face Gitmo court

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 12:39 PM PDT

The self-professed mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks showed up to court in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday wearing a camouflage vest after a judge ruled that the military-style garment would not disrupt the proceedings.The self-professed mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks showed up to court in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday wearing a camouflage vest after a judge ruled that the military-style garment would not disrupt the proceedings.




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Boy kicked out of school because he has gene for cystic fibrosis

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 08:47 AM PDT

A California boy was ordered to transfer to another middle school because he carries the gene for cystic fibrosis, even though he doesn't actually have the incurable disease. His parents are fighting the move in court.A California boy was ordered to transfer to another middle school because he carries the gene for cystic fibrosis, even though he doesn't actually have the incurable disease. His parents are fighting the move in court.




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Flavor Flav arrested on suspicion of assault

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 12:55 PM PDT

The Public Enemy rapper was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and battery, after his fiancée reported the pair had a fight, Las Vegas police said.The Public Enemy rapper was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and battery, after his fiancée reported the pair had a fight, Las Vegas police said.




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Snakes (and bears) alive! Teen takes photos with 840 wild animals

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 11:50 AM PDT

What started out as something fun for a father and son to do together has evolved into a quest for a Colorado teenager to be photographed with every member of the animal kingdom.What started out as something fun for a father and son to do together has evolved into a quest for a Colorado teenager to be photographed with every member of the animal kingdom.




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Posted: 17 Oct 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Presidents have little control over gas prices

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 01:22 PM PDT

When you pull up to that gas pump and nearly faint from how much it costs you to fill 'er up, you may be tempted blame the government for not doing enough to keep a lid on prices. Resist the temptation.

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Fossil dealer in dinosaur case arrested

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 12:05 PM PDT

Just as this dinosaur specimen, a relative of Tyrannosaurus rex, went up for auction on May 20, a question arose as to whether or not it was taken illegally from Mongolia.Federal officials have arrested a Florida fossil dealer who is embroiled in an ownership dispute over a dinosaur skeleton, charging him with crimes related to a scheme to illegally import dinosaur fossils into the United States.




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Over 1 billion smartphones are in use right now

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 08:15 AM PDT

I'll skip the "A million isn't cool, you know what's cool?" joke and tell you the news: There are currently over one billion smartphones in use around the world.I'll skip the "A million isn't cool, you know what's cool?" joke and tell you the news: There are currently over one billion smartphones in use around the world.




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Confession time: Panty liner ads aren't real

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 08:37 AM PDT

A Facebook rant sarcastically poked fun at a feminine hygiene company's upbeat commercials. Not to be outdone, the company posted a parody video in which the company's fake CEO fesses up about all those joyful ads. "I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but there's no such thing as a happy period."

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Posted: 17 Oct 2012 08:37 AM PDT

Fly free faster by mixing miles and money

Posted: 17 Oct 2012 07:15 AM PDT

Last week, MileWise.com unveiled Combo Fares, which allow travelers to use a combination of cash and miles (or points) to purchase two one-way fares on separate airlines.Last week, MileWise.com unveiled Combo Fares, which allow travelers to use a combination of cash and miles (or points) to purchase two one-way fares on separate airlines.




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