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China lands jet on first carrier
BBC - 25 Nov 2012 09:43
A Chinese-made fighter jet lands on Beijing's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, officials say, bolstering China's military capacity in territorial disputes.
Albert Einstein's Brain: 12 Facts About Gray Matter Of Scientific Genius (PHOTOS)
The Huffington Post - 25 Nov 2012 08:12
Albert Einstein has been dead for more than 50 years, but Einstein's brain has been "living" at the center of a strange mystery ever since--at least until recently. After Einstein's death on April 18, 1955, his brain was...
Police reports turn up as Macy's parade confetti
NBC News - 25 Nov 2012 07:59
At least they recycle. Along the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade route in New York on Thursday, long, white strips of confetti blew into the crowd. On one was a Social Security number.
Bangladesh's worst-ever factory blaze kills over 100
Reuters - 25 Nov 2012 15:37
DHAKA (Reuters) - Fire swept through a garment factory on the outskirts of Bangladesh's capital killing more than 100 people, the fire brigade said on Sunday, in the country's worst-ever factory blaze.
Catalonia votes in key elections
BBC - 25 Nov 2012 09:39
The Spanish region of Catalonia is preparing to hold important regional elections, after a campaign that has focused on the issue of independence.
Woman killed by tree in Exeter during floods
The Guardian - 25 Nov 2012 08:53
A 21-year-old woman killed by a falling tree while living in a tent as severe flood warnings issued across Cornwall A woman has died and two others were seriously injured after a tree fell on them as floods and high wind...
Seven Robbers Shot Dead By S Africa Police
Sky News - 25 Nov 2012 08:10
Seven men who tried to rob a cash depot have been shot dead by elite South African police in Johannesburg.
Brain disease still a mystery for Miss. teen, 18
USA Today - 25 Nov 2012 08:09
The same brain that allows Colton Rosamond to grasp jokes won't allow him to scratch an itch or hug his loved ones.
Dinosaur 'Birds' Glided Rather Than Flew Like Modern Birds, Fossil Analysis Suggests
The Huffington Post - 25 Nov 2012 07:44
By: Live Science Staff Published: 11/23/2012 10:10 AM EST on LiveScience Some of the first birdlike creatures to emerge during the age of the dinosaurs probably couldn't get their heavy wings to take them off the ground,...
Egypt's Morsi to meet judges over power grab
Al Jazeera English - 26 Nov 2012 01:54
President repeats assurances that judicial measures are temporary as protests swell in Tahrir Square and Nile Delta.
Colts Edge Bills: T.Y. Hilton Punt Return Touchdown, Receiving Score Lift Indianapolis
The Huffington Post - 26 Nov 2012 01:51
INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton made history Sunday. Indianapolis' other emerging rookie star returned a punt 75 yards for one touchdown and caught an 8-yard pass from Andrew Luck in the third quarter to lead ...
'Breaking Dawn', 'Skyfall', Lead A Huge Box Office Weekend
Forbes - 26 Nov 2012 01:51
The holiday weekend box office is looking like it will be a 30% improvement over last year.
Voters in tsunami-hit zone feel let down as Japan election nears
Reuters - 26 Nov 2012 01:50
IWAKI/KAMAISHI, Japan (Reuters) - Three weeks before Japan's first national election since the March 2011 earthquake, none of the contenders has managed to win the hearts, and votes, of those hardest-hit by the disaster ...
Sorry, Retailers--Cyber Monday's Days Are Numbered
Forbes - 26 Nov 2012 01:43
Two cliches in one ad! Not long after Cyber Monday was invented in 2005 as an online alternative to Black Friday, I called it a "marketing myth" because it was actually not even close to a top holiday shopping day. Then ...
Browns Stun Steelers, 20-14: Charlie Batch Struggles As Pittsburgh Loses To Rivals
The Huffington Post - 26 Nov 2012 01:38
CLEVELAND — The Pittsburgh Steelers have more to worry about than starting a 37-year-old, third-string quarterback. Their playoff lives are in peril. Read More... More on NFL
Libel Case That Snared BBC Widens to Twitter
The New York Times - 26 Nov 2012 01:38
Lawyers for a former Conservative Party official have identified 20 “high-profile tweeters†from whom they are seeking libel damages, but many others are also drawing lawyers’ attention.
Bears Beat Vikings 28-10: Jay Cutler Sharp, Chicago's Defense Dominates Minnesota
The Huffington Post - 26 Nov 2012 01:33
CHICAGO — Jay Cutler returned from a concussion to lead Chicago to a win, while the Bears now have to deal with injuries to Devin Hester and teammates. Cutler threw for 188 yards and a touchdown after sitting out ...
Black Friday sales online top $1 billion for 1st time: comScore
Reuters - 26 Nov 2012 01:30
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Black Friday retail sales online this year topped $1 billion for the first time ever as more consumers used the Internet do their early holiday shopping, comScore Inc said on Sunday.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood HQ Clashes 'Kill One'
Sky News - 26 Nov 2012 01:28
The death of a 15-year-old Muslim Brotherhood supporter comes amid anger over sweeping new powers taken by the president.
US Science Could Face Fiscal Cliff Doom
Discovery News - 26 Nov 2012 01:28
Scientific R&D stands to lose 31,000 jobs and face a starvation diet of reduced funding if politicians fail to halt march towards the fiscal cliff's sequestration of federal funds.
Watch: Cyber Monday Deals: Tempting Online Sales for the Holidays
ABC News - 25 Nov 2012 18:19
Becky Worley tracks the best discounts expected to go live on internet shopping day.
Protests in Egypt over President Morsi's Decrees, The View from Here
OpEdNews - 26 Nov 2012 01:25
In Egypt new Pres. Morsi issued decrees assuming new powers sidestepping the courts freeing him of judicial oversight. All judges were app'd by deposed Pres. Mubarak. Still protests & clashes erupted thru out Egypt. Mors...