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Local officials grapple with threat of 'fiscal cliff' 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 911 calls from scene of Brent’s deadly crash Anxious Japan shifts to right ahead of poll Genre-shaking 'Homeland' keeps fans guessing Aid for small businesses impacted by Sandy sought Opinionline: Susan Rice makes a 'classic exit' Robots fill need for dairy farmworkers Judiciary Committee to examine marijuana policy Second look: Gay marriage, ObamaCare's employer mandate Google Maps return to iPhone with new release How many holiday gifts made in USA? Amtrak to buy new high-speed trains for Northeast Corridor Anibal Sanchez narrows choice to Cubs, Tigers Holiday sales may be jollier when a guy's buying This 'Veep' nomination has nothing to do with politics Your Say: Pope blesses faithful with first tweet Martin Freeman crawls out of his 'Hobbit' hole A trio of Middle-earth returnees reflect on 'The Hobbit' Your Say: NFL player safety sidelined Afghan politicians seek steps now for fair election #tellusatoday: Do more right-to-work states send signal? Talking 'The Office' with 'Scranton Times' reporter Your Say: Labor movement takes hit What to watch: Reports give more inflation clues 10 most thrilling moments of a now crumbled Big East Airline mergers haven't raised fares, report says Carmelo Anthony spoils Mike D'Antoni's return to NY Texas boy with pentagram carved back discharged Reddam team, He's Had Enough hope to cash in CashCall Whooping cough epidemic declared in Vermont Rutgers suspends coach Mike Rice three games Robert Griffin III's dad responds to Rob Parker Disputes spring up over bottled water sources Atlantic 10's Butler not thinking about Big East move Have you seen ... elephants playing the piano AP: Ichiro Suzuki, Yankees close in on deal Amish mafia: 'Kind of like an oxymoron' Caught on cam: Tractor trailer engulfed in flames A look at the many perks of public life in France Appeals court to hear Bonds' appeal on Feb 13 Charities get cash boost from #GivingTuesday 'X Factor' elimination shocks fans; L.A. Reid quits Bar code inventor Norman Joseph Woodland dies at 91 Plenty of laughs as Braylon Edwards returns to the Jets At end of tough week, Cowboys face another must-win Skier Lindsey Vonn reveals she's battling depression John Kerry calls Susan Rice 'extraordinarily capable' Back in U.S., McAfee's next move unclear 1,500 gather to remember slain Iowa girl On 'Dexter,' Strahovski kills as a sexy-sweet predator Tennessee rallies past Wichita State 69-60 Chilling out in laidback Los Cabos USA TODAY Film Critic Claudia Puig on Golden Globe nominations Nightengale: Angels pull coup with Josh Hamilton Cowboys' Jerry Jones not giving up on Jay Ratliff Philadelphia Eagles player blocks Philadelphia Eagles punt For coaches, interim status doesn't mean insignificance Los Cabos draws sun-seeking partiers and the celeb set Surging Hawks hand Bobcats 10th straight loss Texas rallies past Michigan in NCAA volleyball semis Albert Pujols 'shocked' Hamilton is joining Angels U.S. judge says victims' bodies can prevent rape Is it warm in here? New releases from Ellora's Cave December is a BIG month for author Laurel McKee Allie Hawkins: Kitties can teach alpha heroes about love Mandi recs 'Conduct Unbecoming' and 'One Hit Wonder' Weekend TV: 'Virginia,' 'In-Laws' Interview: The two sides of Katie Porter Book trailer reveal: 'Timekeeper' by Alexandra Monir Philadelphia Eagles unravel against Cincinnati Bengals Previewing the weekend's playoff games Two photos of men about to die: Why only one debate? Freshman Anthony Bennett leads No. 17 UNLV past La Verne Marian wins NAIA title, beating Morningside in OT Canelo Alvarez says he might fight Mayweather in May UFC preps for dual-event weekend Oregon tops No. 1 Penn State in NCAA volleyball semis Lillard's career-high lifts Trail Blazers over Spurs Cyclone flattens homes in Samoa; 3 reported dead 22 children, 1 adult hurt in China school attack Popovic retains lead, Ogilvy ascends at Australian PGA Russia denies its diplomat talked of Assad's fall Raw video: Shooting on Philadelphia train following NBA game Study Hobbits: University offers J.R.R. Tolkien class Fewer health care options for illegal immigrants? Obama celebrates Hanukkah at the White House Pentagon to send missiles, 400 troops to Turkey Susan Rice drops secretary of State bid AP Poll: Science doubters agree world is warming Snitching becomes big business Federal prisoners use snitching for personal gain Earthquake strikes off Mexico coast Obama: Pot users not 'top priority' DEA investigates Jenni Rivera plane owner One-party dominance grows in states Obama's health care law still facing court challenges Abortion bill heads to Mich. governor's desk Tempers rise ahead of vote on Egypt charter Tip: How 'six strikes' anti-piracy policy affects you Stewart takes Kerouac flick 'On The Road' to NYC 'Smash' stars giddy over Globes nod 5 tips to stay safe on public Wi-Fi Latest celeb wardrobe malfunction: LeAnn Rimes 'Salmon Fishing' director's joke with its stars Ken and controversial BarBe reach end of line One Direction named MTV's 2012 Artist of the Year Norwegian Cruise Line opens bookings for summer of 2014 Lawsuit: Propaganda firm owner boasted of online smears Apple not giving up on map app Raw: Jenni Rivera Remains Returned To US Volcano eruption lures risk-seeking tourists Ex-cop sentenced for Russian journalist's murder Obama now looks at Kerry for secretary of State NASA confident world won't end on 12/21 McAfee says Belize government demanded $2 million Katie Holmes tops Hottest Celebrity Bodies 2012 list arizona-daily-wildcat-drops-illegal-immigrant-in-favor-of-undocumented Jerry Brown's mom tells Josh Brent she still loves him Consumer prices rise modestly in 2012 Hotels fixing flaw that made room locks vulnerable to hackers U.N. nuke agency: Progress on Iran nuclear program 4-controversial-columns-that-defined-2012 Grail probes will be crashed into moon Man sells last name for $45,000 ShowBiz Minute: Bieber, Reid, Globes McAfee says Belize government demanded $2 million Missy Franklin spreads cheer at children's hospital NCAA Volleyball : Oregon coach, players on upset win NCAA Volleyball : Penn State coach and players on loss to Oregon NCAA Volleyball : Texas' coach and players talk after defeating Michigan Gingerbread house blown into pieces for holiday fun Wake Forest coach stops taking live questions during radio show after callers lectured him Pair sues Del. college over 'U can suck our D' T-shirts Kristen Stewart sports sheer shorts outfit Obama prepares for immigration bill push Lara Gut wins downhill as Lindsey Vonn crashes out November industrial production up 1.1% Police: Belcher, Perkins weren't fighting over paternity College football All-Americans McAfee again says he is innocent in death of Belize neighbor Aksel Lund Svindal continues dominance with super-G win Health roundup: Simple sitting test predicts longevity Panettiere says 'cheese' to Golden Globes nod 'New Girl' star has his Globes night mapped out Zooey Deschanel: 'I'm not quirky' 10 great places to walk in the shadow of Bigfoot Stocks end lower despite upbeat econ news Golfweek: From waggles to Woods, an interesting year 2014 Tour de France to start in Leeds, England North Korea Parade Hugh Jackman gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star Cathay Pacific attendants threaten to withhold smiles, booze Fla. man indicted in shooting of teen over loud music How Matt Barkley's year impacts his NFL draft fate Anibal Sanchez re-signs with Tigers Top 5: The best upcoming college hoops games N. Korea rocket launch shows young leader as gambler Inmates paying for information to reduce sentences Panetta: U.S. to send 400 troops to Turkey 4 people set afire in attack at Denver home Justin Bieber: No Grammy nomination is 'a big bummer' City scenes: Your photos of Philadelphia be-the-beautiful-american-5-study-abroad-etiquette-tips Gunman kills mom, 26 others in school shooting spree Predators' Brian McGrattan has reasons to smile SEC won't suspend Alabama lineman for hit on Georgia QB Discovery pays $1.7 billion for global expansion NFL playoff expansion based purely on greed D'Antoni's return to New York starts well, ends badly Petitioners push Obama to build 'Death Star' Changing faces make AL East a beast American League should be scared of Angels NFL Lowdown: Your guide to Week 15 Best Buy shares fall on takeover bid extension Colbert super PAC funds going to Sandy relief USA NOW: John McAfee, Susan Rice, 'Hobbit' VIDEO: A-Rod-owned complex plays grinch to residents UNC's Gio Bernard entering NFL draft as sophomore Pets often reluctant to dress, pose for holiday photos Comments on Robert Griffin III miss the point ... again Congressman apologizes for using the 'm' word Early Buzz: Half-baked ideas and a full package for Dr. Jones New National Children's Museum shows kids the world Woman doused with chemical, set on fire Butler guard Rotnei Clarke was Oklahoma's Damon Bailey Facebook drops 5% on fourth lockup expiration Shooting reported at Conn. Elementary school ESPN suspends commentator over RGIII comments Another cruise line cancels calls in Argentina Column: Obama's weakness left Rice vulnerable Raw: Shooting at Connecticut school Secondhand smoke affects most apartment residents James Franklin changes minds, expectations at Vanderbilt Schwartzel shares lead at Alfred Dunhill Championship Name that airport ... (Madrid) U.S. health care could shrink for illegal immigrants Drive On: Survey finds car shoppers crave online info Iowa baseball players haunted by panty-stealing ghosts Colin Wilson calls Bettman's public anger a 'strategy' Raw: Gunman killed in Conn. school shooting 'RHoBH's Brandi Glanville: 'My surgery went well' Who topped Billboard's 2012 lists? RGIII moving well, but no decision made on Sunday status Long list of reasons for the Lakers' early-season struggles TECH NOW: Gadget gifts - save or splurge Book Buzz: Reality reading TV, Chris Colfer's favorite books Jennifer Aniston in wax: LBD plus 8-carat rock TECH NOW: Top holiday gadgets - When to save and when to splurge Emotional Obama: 'They had their entire lives ahead of them' Reviewed.com roundup: Nook HD tablet and more Raw: Conn. police search woods after shooting Reviewed.com: The simplest cameras for easy use Newtown school shooting Feds: 4 Texas officers guarded cocaine shipments 5-nightmare-application-scenarios-and-how-to-avoid-them Reviewed.com: Kitchen essentials for young adults Live: Connecticut prayer vigil Parent: A powerless and terrifying feeling For holiday shoppers, thoughts of fiscal cliff College football's unanimous and consensus All-Americans Official: 27 dead in Conn. school shooting The modern day supergroup that wasn't 'Welder,' 'Saga,' 'Boy Wonder' top 2012 graphic novels Stars take to Twitter to grieve for Connecticut victims Ahmad Bradshaw out, Roddy White questionable for Giants-Falcons Obama signs Russian trade and human rights bill Police: Students, staff shot at Conn. school Oregon mall opens doors, honors victims Lance Armstrong's former physician says he never saw doping Full coverage: Connecticut school shooting Schoolkids can find comfort in routines after tragedy Is A-Rod on Santa Claus' naughty list? Man downsizes to 26 square foot home Louisiana Tech hires Skip Holtz as new coach Learning to fly, at 91 years old ‘The Entertainer’ examines an actor’s life Southwest Airlines to add a no-show fee in 2013 Obama: 'Our hearts are broken today' Iowa wrongful imprisonment case ends in mistrial ‘Me and the Devil’: A lovingly lurid tale EPA cracks down on soot pollution Khan, Donaire look to finish up 2012 on a positive note Rangers, Mariners need to make a move, and fast Apple shares still in freefall, head toward $500 Newtown Bee reporter first to report from shooting scene Kelly Slater fights to win 12th ASP world title Shooting prompts calls for tougher gun laws Shooter identified in Connecticut school shooting High school coach fired for 'bat to knees' Facebook comments The week in tech: 5 must-know things School mass shootings throughout U.S. history This Week in Pop: My pop-culture faves Rick Pitino on the fracturing Big East Louisiana Tech keeps streak alive, hires a coach's son Local reaction to Connecticut school shooting Obama describes 'overwhelming grief' LeBron on shooting: Something has to be done Blue Jays: Big deal carries big risk Newtown's picturesque beauty 'tarnished' by shooting What does return of injured players do for NBA teams? Man with knife injures 22 kids at school in China Why Ravens desperately need Ray Lewis back viewpoint-why-the-press-shouldnt-condone-quote-approval Cowboys WR Dez Bryant ready to play through the pain Obama sheds tear over Connecticut school shooting Police search homes near school shooting Official: 27 dead in Conn. school shooting Style diary: Hathaway takes 'Les Miz' around the globe students-question-conference-realignment Images of grief at Conn. school shooting Timeline of shooting events Model Marisa Miller welcomes baby boy The power of positive punks Questionable? Nah, teammates expect RGIII to play Sunday Obama sheds tear over Connecticut school shooting Raw: White House flag at half-staff returning-to-the-city-where-you-studied-abroad Emotional Obama reacts to Conn. tragedy Facebook chat: Q&A with psychologist on trauma and kids School shooting one of many tragedies of 2012 Obama will not go after states where pot is legal Bears QB Jay Cutler 'probable' for Packers A dad reacts to school massacre Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Guide Raw: Student describes scene at school shooting Prince Charles, Camilla unveil official Christmas card From Sandy Hook to Dunblane, shootings leave unforgettable legacies NHL, players are taking the lockout to court Oregon volleyball coach and players preview NCAA title match Texas volleyball coach and players preview NCAA title match Santoro stars as tragic Brazilian soccer legend 'Hobbit' cast compete at dwarf boot camp Mt. Rushmore: America's best tourist trap? NFL home teams to hold moment of reflection Aresco remains 'optimistic' about Big East's future Column: What have we learned since Columbine? Google Maps Will Make You Go Someplace #TweetTap Cuomo calls for 'crackdown' on guns After tragedy in Conn., have we finally had enough? ID mixup of shooter prompts Facebook plea: 'It wasn't me' Ravens' Ngata not fined for hits on RGIII Column: Gun-free zones provide false sense of security Column: Another shooting. This time, there are no words Duchess Kate's bridal designer hopes to clothe her bump Connecticut shooting: They were just children Psychiatrist: 20 is 'age of risk' Raw: Gun control demonstration near White House Danbury Hospital press conference on Newtown shootings School shooter targets kids in Conn. massacre Vick Ballard carries heavy load in Colts backfield Tales of Sandy Hook heroism, young and old Storify: With Conn. shooting, another horror unfolds How parents, children can cope with school shooting tragedy