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2 firefighters shot, killed at NY fire
USA TODAY
At least two firefighters were injured by shots fired at the site of a burning house on Monday. (Photo: Max Schulte). A gunman shot and killed at least two firefighters responding to a house fire at a Rochester suburb early Monday. Two other firefighters were in …
US Civilian Is Killed at Police Post in Kabul
New York Times
KABUL, Afghanistan — A woman identified as a police officer shot and killed an American civilian adviser at police headquarters in Kabul on Monday, Afghan police officials said. Enlarge This Image …
Choose your own fiscal crisis ending: How Washington could address tax hike …
Fox News
The possibility that Washington will be ringing in the new year with a tax hike on millions of Americans grew substantially over the last few days, as lawmakers fled the Capitol for the holidays without having sealed a deal to avert the looming fiscal crisis.
| India, Russia Seal Defense Deals Worth Billions Voice of America NEW DELHI — India and Russia have sealed defense deals worth billions of dollars during a visit by the Russian president, in a move which reaffirms the long-standing strategic alliance between the two countries. Calling Russia a key partner in the effort to… |
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Snow to arrive tonight, making for a pretty Christmas — and some slippery driving
Boston.com
Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 41, but by the time the kids are in bed tonight with visions of Christmas gifts in their heads, it will be cold enough for snow. Snow and sleet will move into the Bay State during the overnight hours and will likely continue …
Redskins beat Eagles as RGIII shines and fans hold their breath
Washington Post (blog)
Sean Collins just isn’t a gambling man. The most money he’s ever dropped on something even remotely resembling a bet is $75 in online fantasy football. And that was only because some friends were pressuring him to join the league with them and it cost …
Ashton and Mila spend Christmas with his family in Iowa
USA TODAY
Ashton and Mila sample frozen yogurt during Christmas holiday in his hometown in frozen Iowa. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher on sidelines at Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers in Chicago on Dec. 16. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel Getty Images) …
| Indian PM Appeals for Calm After Gang Rape Protests Turn Violent Voice of America NEW DELHI — India’s Prime Minister has appealed for calm following days of violent protests over the gang rape of a young woman in the Indian capital. In a televised address Monday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he shared people’s genuine anger … |
 Voice of America |
‘Django Unchained’ director Quentin Tarantino might be nearly ready to ride into …
NOLA.com
If I’m going to do TV in public. I’d rather just write one of my big scripts and do it as a miniseries for HBO… Quentin Tarantino is a purist, plain and simple. A proud, passionate student of film history, the “Django Unchained” filmmaker harbors an uncommon …
| Google Map’s Santa Tracker Wired It’s Christmas Eve! Santa has begun his flight to bring presents to all the good children around the world. Because of advanced tracking technology, you can watch Santa’s progress right from the internet. Google Maps’ Santa Tracker is a fun way to see where… |
 Wired |
Syria rebels shot down war plane in Hama: activists
Reuters
BEIRUT | Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:19am EST. BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian activists said rebels in central Hama province shot down a government fighter jet on Monday, in clashes outside a village loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. Rebels began a push into …
| The Giants Are Suddenly Unlikely to Make the Playoffs New York Magazine All told, considering the ridiculousness of some of their late-season stirrings over the last five years, you can be forgiven for thinking that despite their struggles of late, the Giants were going to figure this out at the last minute. This is what they do, after all; … |
 New York Magazine |
New WH petition: Deport Piers Morgan
USA TODAY (blog)
The latest in the White House petition follies: Send CNN television host Piers Morgan back to Great Britain. More than 32,000 people have signed the petition on the White House website calling on Obama to deport Morgan over his support for new gun control …
| Gaza attacks on Israel ‘violation of laws of war’ BBC News Palestinian militants in Gaza violated the laws of war by firing rockets into Israel during last month’s conflict, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says. The New York-based watchdog also said Palestinian civilians were repeatedly put in harm’s way when rockets were … |
 BBC News |
Egyptian judges review ballot on divisive constitution
Reuters
By Tamim Elyan. CAIRO | Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:17am EST. CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian judges were investigating opposition accusations of voting irregularities on Monday before declaring the result of a referendum set to show that a contentious new …
| The Seahawks really enjoyed beating Jim Harbaugh NBCSports.com Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman saw a chance for the team to ring up 50 points for the third straight week late in Sunday night’s win over the 49ers and explained after the game that he asked coach Pete Carroll to go for it. “I’m not gonna lie to you,” … |
 NBCSports.com |
| Jack Reacher Movie Review Bigpicturebigsound.com Written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, “Jack Reacher” is adapted from Lee Child’s novel “One Shot” (the ninth Reacher novel in a series of 17 so far) and is also the beginning of a possible new franchise for star and producer Tom Cruise. The first … |
 Bigpicturebigsound.com |
| What The Wise Men Forgot Patheos (blog) I saw the image above on Facebook and wanted to share it here. The Gospel of Matthew depicts the magi coming to Bethlehem when Jesus is around 2 years old. For all their reputation as “wise men” they didn’t exactly bring practical gifts. Whether he might … |
 Patheos (blog) |
| West Antarctic Ice Sheet warming twice earlier estimate BBC News A new analysis of temperature records indicates that the Western Antarctic Ice Sheet is warming nearly twice as fast as previously thought. US researchers say they found the first evidence of warming during the southern hemisphere’s summer months. |
 BBC News |
NFL Week 16: Bruce Arians may be out of a job again, in a good way
Los Angeles Times
Indianapolis is in, Pittsburgh is out, and Colts interim Coach Bruce Arians has to be pinching himself. Arians, fired as Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator after last season, has coached the Colts to a wildly improbable playoff berth one season after finishing 2-14.
Monti steps boldly into Italy election race – maybe
Reuters
By Gavin Jones. ROME | Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:49pm EST. ROME (Reuters) – Outgoing Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has many unquestioned qualities but it is starting to seem that bold political decision-making may not be one of them. After keeping his …
| Republican Senator Crapo arrested ‘for driving drunk and running a red light … Daily Mail Busted: U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence Sunday in Alexandria, Virginia. Idaho Senator Michael Crapo was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence in a … |
 Daily Mail |
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Santa tracker race: Google takes on NORAD ABC News Blogs – Sun, Dec 23, 2012
Although NORAD now uses Microsoft’s mapping service, Google isn’t giving up its technology to track Santa’s sleigh. More »Santa tracker race: Google takes on NORAD
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Army teams going to Africa as terror threat grows AP – 5 hrs agoSmall teams of soldiers will go to as many as 35 nations next year as part of an intensifying effort to train countries to battle extremists. More »Army teams going to Africa as terror threat grows -
Afghan policewoman kills U.S. adviser in Kabul AP – 13 mins agoThe attack, the latest in a rising tide of insider attacks by Afghans against their foreign allies, occurred outside the police headquarters in a walled, highly secure compound. More »Afghan policewoman kills U.S. adviser in Kabul -
Lawmakers worry ‘fiscal cliff’ deal is elusive AP – 6 hrs agoWith anxiety rising as the country lurches towards a “fiscal cliff,” lawmakers are increasingly skeptical about a possible deal and some predict the best possibility would be a small-scale patch. More »Lawmakers worry ‘fiscal cliff’ deal is elusive -
Pro-gun rights petition U.S. to deport CNN’s Piers Morgan AP – 3 hrs ago
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Official: Navy SEAL died of apparent suicide AP – 2 hrs 4 mins ago
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Subdued mood on the last holiday shopping weekend AP – 2 hrs 8 mins ago
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Markets flat in holiday-thinned trading AP – 4 hrs ago
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As shock wears off, Newtown tries to move forward AP – 18 hrs ago
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