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New Year’s Day swimmers? Who are these people?
Every winter, I wince at the thought of the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool. Surely you’ve heard of it. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of brave souls trot down to the popular pool and jump into the perennially 70-degree water. Whether it’s 0 or 80 degrees outside (and ...
Brain scans could uncover psychopaths, say researchers
The aftermath of another U.S. school slaying, and a small Connecticut town searches for answers about how it could have happened. No-one knows what drove Adam Lanza to kill 26 people, including 20 children and his own mother, but mental illness may prove to be a factor. According to neuroscientists, ...
Billy Graham defends himself against IRS complaint
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is now defending itself against an IRS complaint. A Wisconsin group said the association promoted politics with its “Vote Biblical Values” ad campaign. But the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said it did not violate its tax exempt status because it made sure not to single ...
An explanation of the "fiscal cliff"
WASHINGTON — So just what is this "fiscal cliff" that has the financial markets rattled and economists and policymakers alike in a tizzy over the potential for sending the economy into another tailspin? It's a one-two punch of expiring Bush-era tax cuts and major across-the-board spending cuts to the Pentagon ...
Giants celebrate World Series victory in SF
Tens of thousands of people decked out in the team's holiday-appropriate orange and black stood 30 deep behind barriers, climbed trees, camped out overnight and mounted rooftops for a chance to see their favorite players wave from convertibles and get serenaded by Tony Bennett singing "I Left My Heart in ...
How you can help with Sandy
There are many ways that you can help with disaster relief in the wake of superstorm Sandy. Below are several ways to donate to the relief effort: The American Red Cross Online donation: Click here Donate by Phone or Mail Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or print a donation form that ...
Trailer: Trouble with the Curve
Gus Lobel (Clint Eastwood) has been one of the best scouts in baseball for decades, but, despite his efforts to hide it, age is starting to catch up with him. Nevertheless, Gus - who can tell a pitch just by the crack of the bat - refuses to be benched ...
Charlotte kicks off DNC with huge street party
Thousands descended on downtown Charlotte to catch celebrities, national political figures and some interesting sights.
George Zimmerman granted new judge by Appeals court
Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester will be removed from the case against George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman, a former neighborhood watch leader, said in an appeal that he fears Lester is biased against him and he wanted a new judge to preside over his case. On ...
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