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Blast tied to natural gas leak rips Mass. city

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:32 PM PST

An explosion apparently set off by a natural gas leak injures several people and destroys or damages several buildings in downtown Springfield, Mass.

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Posted: 23 Nov 2012 03:32 PM PST

NYC lifting gas rationing after two weeks

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 01:52 PM PST

Two weeks after it was instituted due to shortages caused by Superstorm Sandy, New York City's gas rationing system will end at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday, the city announced Friday.

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Next pope an American? US cardinals a factor

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 09:42 AM PST

The red, or rather scarlet, carpet will be rolled in St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday for the elevation of six cardinals, one of them an American.The red, or rather scarlet, carpet will be rolled in St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday for the elevation of six cardinals, one of them an American.




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Nation's capital sees sharp drop in murder rate

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 12:05 PM PST

After approaching nearly 500 slayings a year in the early 1990s, the annual rate in Washington, D.C., has gradually declined to the point that the city is now on the verge of a once-unthinkable milestone.

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Dunes that saved NY island from Sandy are now gone

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 11:37 AM PST

New Yorkers who cherish Fire Island as an idyllic summertime getaway feared the worst when the 32-mile-long barrier island took a direct hit from Superstorm Sandy's powerful surge.New Yorkers who cherish Fire Island as an idyllic summertime getaway feared the worst when the 32-mile-long barrier island took a direct hit from Superstorm Sandy's powerful surge.




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Posted: 23 Nov 2012 11:37 AM PST

Rejected Beatles audition tape going on auction

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 10:19 AM PST

Ted Owen of The Fame Bureau, an auction house specializing in pop memorabilia, said the 10-song tape was recorded on New Year's Day, 1962, at label Decca's studios in north London. Ted Owen of The Fame Bureau, an auction house specializing in pop memorabilia, said the 10-song tape was recorded on New Year's Day, 1962, at label Decca's studios in north London.




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Do you hear what I hear? Your brain on Christmas music

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 07:13 AM PST

Shana McGough likes Christmas music, until she hears too much of it. "I think at first Christmas music is nice, it's nostalgic, and it gets me into the holiday spirit," she says. For many others, the endless loop of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and other holiday songs can be very unwelcome.Shana McGough likes Christmas music, until she hears too much of it. "I think at first Christmas music is nice, it's nostalgic, and it gets me into the holiday spirit," she says. For many others, the endless loop of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and other holiday songs can be very unwelcome.




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Burn victim from Gulf oil platform blast dies

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 11:24 AM PST

One of the men burned when an offshore oil platform exploded in flames in Louisiana died Friday, the Philippine ambassador said.One of the men burned when an offshore oil platform exploded in flames in Louisiana died Friday, the Philippine ambassador said.




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PHT: All-Star Game latest NHL lockout casualty

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 11:12 AM PST

PHT: Regular-season games through Dec. 14 also dropped as owners, players continue to squabble.PHT: Regular-season games through Dec. 14 also dropped as owners, players continue to squabble.




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Posted: 23 Nov 2012 11:12 AM PST

Abortion refusal: New inquiry into woman's death

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 10:51 AM PST

Ireland has opened a new investigation into the death of a woman denied an abortion of her dying fetus, as the government scrambled to stem criticism of its handling of the incident.Ireland has opened a new investigation into the death of a woman denied an abortion of her dying fetus, as the government scrambled to stem criticism of its handling of the incident.




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Stocks close higher on strong tech

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 10:08 AM PST

Stocks closed broadly higher in a holiday-shortened Friday session, with the major averages all gaining more than 1 percent. Techs led, with big-caps propelling the sector to its first positive week in the last 10.

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'Red Dawn' remake no one asked for is here

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 10:35 AM PST

The 1984 Russian-invasion flick is more cult than classic, but that doesn't really matter in the film-remake business.The 1984 Russian-invasion flick is more cult than classic, but that doesn't really matter in the film-remake business.




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Cops: Bargain-hunter took home TV, left tot

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 08:58 AM PST

Police say a Massachusetts man left his girlfriend's 2-year-old son in a car while he went shopping for Black Friday bargains, then went home with his new 51-inch flat screen television and left the toddler behind.

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Posted: 23 Nov 2012 08:58 AM PST

Toyota, Honda beset by recalls in 2012

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 08:40 AM PST

Japan's two largest automakers appear to be locked in a race to achieve the dubious distinction of having recalled more vehicles than any other automaker during 2012 for an array of safety-related problems.Japan's two largest automakers appear to be locked in a race to achieve the dubious distinction of having recalled more vehicles than any other automaker during 2012 for an array of safety-related problems.




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Egypt protesters, police clash after Morsi decree

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 08:21 AM PST

Opposition protesters clashed with police in several Egyptian cities Friday after new Islamist President Mohammed Morsi awarded himself sweeping new powers.

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Rapid action needed to stop malaria in Greece

Posted: 23 Nov 2012 07:49 AM PST

Greek authorities must urgently step up control of mosquitoes and surveillance of infected people to stop malaria from re-establishing itself in the crisis-hit country, scientists said on Friday.

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