D.C. searching for more road points at K.C.

Kansas City, KS — D.C. United has quietly turned its fortunes around after a disastrous 2010, and its road form has been a major reason why Ben Olsen's club is just two points out of a playoff spot. D.C., which had the worst record in Major League...

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‘The Daily Show’ defends Rick Perry: ‘The real bigot here is Ed Schultz’

After Texas Gov. Rick Perry spoke earlier this week of a “big black cloud that hangs over America,” referring to the nation's enormous debt, MSNBC host Ed Schultz called racism. Schultz was sure the big black cloud Perry spoke of was none...

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Five lessons tablet OEMs can learn from HP TouchPad fiasco

Don’t launch a product, launch an ecosystemOne of the biggest mistakes that HP made with the TouchPad was to  release a product and then hope that an ecosystem would magically form around it. Things might have worked that way...

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PRC's policy on state cellphone texting hazy

Taxpayers footing the bill for the cellphones of Public Regulation Commission employees can't see the text messages on those phones unless the state can get a subpoena. That's the word from Verizon wireless after The New Mexican requested...

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WWE 12: Friday Night SmackDown Aug 12 results and updates

WWE 12: Friday Night SmackDown Aug 12 results and updates. The weekend has been great for WWE fans. Two major events 625 Friday Night SmackDown and SummerSlam on Sunday night make the world wrestling fans in cheer. 625th edition of WWE SmackDown took...

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WWE News: WWE 12 video game roster revealed

The following are the rosters for the WWE 12 video game that was announced on Saturday. Thanks to Dot Net reader Jonathan Crowe for passing along the report. Raw: John Cena, John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, Husky Harris, Santino Marella, David...

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Cubs place volatile pitcher Carlos Zambrano on disqualified list

John Nestor – AHN Sports CorrespondentAtlanta, GA, United States (AHN Sports) – The Chicago Cubs appear to have had just about enough of Carlos Zambrano.The Cubs placed Zambrano on the disqualified list Saturday, saying the starting pitcher would receive...

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Panthers' Newton displays strong, erratic arm in win

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cam Newton showed glimpses Saturday night of why the Carolina Panthers made him the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, from the strong arm that zipped the ball downfield to the mobility that bought extra moments in a collapsing...

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Local books: buried secrets, Amanda Knox's travails, time-traveling and BC parks

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Bachmann, Paul soar in Iowa’s straw poll

AMES, Iowa - Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota won the Republican straw poll here last night, giving her campaign a significant boost while severely clouding the future of her home-state rival, former governor Tim Pawlenty. Bachmann won...

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4 Killed, 40 Hurt In Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

INDIANAPOLIS -- At least four people were killed and 40 people were injured in a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair during a severe thunderstorm on Saturday night. Indiana State Police confirmed the fatalities and said the injuries...

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Stage collapses at Indiana State Fair before Sugarland concert, kills 4

High winds caused the collapse of a stage at the Indiana State Fair on Sunday just before country duo Sugarland was set to take the stage for their headline performance, killing four and injuring 40, according to reports.The band tweeted their...

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Final Destination 5

Horror sequel about friends stalked by Death. With Nicholas D'Agosto,David Koechner. Director: Steven Quale. (1:32). R: language, extreme violence. At area theaters.You didn't really believe number four was going to be the final "Destination," did you?...

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Janikowski gets kicks in, but Raiders fall short

-- New Raiders coach Hue Jackson tried, having quarterback Jason Campbell throw deep on the first play, but the offensive fireworks were a tough order Thursday night. It was the first preseason game for both teams after a 4 1/2 -month lockout...

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FACT CHECK: Republican debate strains some facts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michele Bachmann cast her opinion as a settled fact when she told the Republican presidential debate Thursday that a key element of President Barack Obama's health care law is unconstitutional. And Mitt Romney danced around an attempt...

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What You Missed While Not Watching the Iowa GOP Debate

-1 minutes. As everyone awaits the third Republican presidential debate of the season, Bill O’Reilly is wrapping up his show on Fox News. When he threatens to call Professor Cornel West a “pinhead,” America knows. It’s go time.0 minutes. “Thanks Bill,”...

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