Mark Memmott

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NFL Players' 'Bountygate' Suspensions Vacated

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Though he said the NFL did prove that the players took part in a scheme that paid them bonuses for hurting opponents, former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said the cases against them ha...

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Delta Makes Deal To Buy 49 Percent Of Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The American carrier is hoping to crack into the lucrative New York-to-London route. The deal, which needs regulators' approvals, would also let Delta's passengers connect with Virgin's flights out of London.

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Michigan Governor Signs Right-To-Work Bills Into Law

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

The GOP-backed measures, passed earlier in the day by Michigan's state House, were signed into law by Republican Gov. Rick Snyder in the afternoon.

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World's Most Expensive Whisky? It's Not The One We Toasted

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

While one bottle of a special Glenfiddich recently sold for $94,000, a Macallan was bought at auction for much more than that in 2010. It's the real record-holder, according to Guinne...

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Can A 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Be Both In And Out Of Reach? Yes

Monday, December 10, 2012

After President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner's face-to-face meeting, there's talk about an agreement soon being struck. But every such analysis also comes with many caveats.

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Egads! Aussie DJ Pretends To Be Queen, Gets Hospital To Talk About Kate

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

A nurse who certainly didn't seem suspicious rather cheerfully told the faux queen (and a fake Prince Charles) that the pregnant duchess is doing better. Kate is being treated for sev...

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Living On Food Stamps: Newark Mayor Cory Booker Takes Up Challenge

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

The Democratic politician has taken up a challenge to live on $30 worth of food for a week. That's about what the average food stamps recipient in his state receives. It's part of a c...

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U.S. Disputes Iran's Claim To Have Captured Drone

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Iran has released video of what it says is a drone that launched from a U.S. ship and flew into Iranian airspace before being captured. The U.S. Navy says all such aircraft are "fully accounted for."

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Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge, Is Pregnant

Monday, December 03, 2012

Prince William and Kate married in April 2011. Now, the future king and queen are expecting. Royal watchers can now go into a tizzy.

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LeBron James Is 'Sportsman Of The Year,' Says 'Sports Illustrated'

Monday, December 03, 2012

He led the Miami Heat to the NBA championship and Team USA to a gold medal in the Olympics. James "has entered a state of mastery," says legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski.

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Murdoch's News Corp. Shuts Down 'The Daily'

Monday, December 03, 2012

Launched less than two years ago as newssite designed for the iPad, the venture didn't build an audience quickly enough, News Corp. says. Also today, the company moved executives into some key posts

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His Holiness Comes To Twitter: Pope Benedict Is '@Pontifex'

Monday, December 03, 2012

Beginning on Dec. 12, the Vatican says, Pope Benedict XVI will be answering questions about faith. Can he say much in 140 characters or less? Well, the Church does have Ten Commandments that each come in under that length.

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Homeless Man Given Boots By NYC Police Officer Chooses To Go Barefoot Again

Monday, December 03, 2012

"I could lose my life," Jeffrey Hillman tells The New York Times. He fears being killed for the boots, so he isn't wearing them all the time. A photo of New York City Police Officer L...

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For Powerball-Winning Family: A Trip To The Beach And Maybe A Horse

Friday, November 30, 2012

Each of the two winning tickets is worth about $192.5 million if the "cash option" is chosen. One was sold in Missouri, the other in Arizona. The Missouri family that bought one of the winners has some plans for the windfall.

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In Egypt: Draft Of Constitution OK'd; Protesters Return To Tahrir Square

Friday, November 30, 2012

Early Friday, Islamists approved a draft that critics are calling the "Muslim Brotherhood constitution." Protesters are also rallying against President Mohammed Morsi's decree giving him sweeping new powers.

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Trayvon Martin Update: Zimmerman's Defense Fund Is Offering His Autograph

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Saying that the man charged with second-degree murder in the Florida teenager's death needs money, his website now says that donors will get a personally signed thank you card.

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What Will A U.N. Upgrade Mean For Palestinians?

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Changing one word for another — "entity" for "state" — will be symbolic and will give Palestinians access to such U.N. bodies as the International Criminal Court.

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Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In Arizona And Missouri; Who Bought Them?

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Whoever bought the winning tickets will be splitting a $580 million jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. lottery history. Now, the wait is on to see who steps forward.

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Romney To Have Lunch With Obama At The White House Thursday

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The 2012 presidential contenders will break bread at the White House on Thursday.

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney "will have a private lunch at the White House with President Obama in the Private Dining Room," the White House says in a statement sent to reporters. "It will be the first ...

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Winning Powerball? It's More Likely A Vending Machine Will Kill You

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Yes, the odds that you'll have the winning number are incredibly long — 1 in 175 million. Of course, if you don't buy a ticket the odds of winning disappear.

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