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Groundhog Day 2012: DC needs local Punxsutawney Phil – Washington Post blog National Geographic Groundhog Day 2012: DC needs local Punxsutawney PhilWashington Post (blog)By Katie Rogers It's less than 24 hours before DC's inaugural Groundhog Day celebration in Dupont Circle, and while stuffed groundhog “Potomac Phil” is on hand to assist with winter predictions, organizers [...]

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Watch Live: Gabby Giffords Resigns After a Vote on Her Last Bill Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords just entered the House of Representatives to officially resign from her position after a vote on her final piece of legislation. The bill gives the federal government more authority to combat cross-border drug trafficking, the Washington Post reports. "Giffords [...]

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Meteor Shower Tonight: Quadrantids Best Before Dawn – ABC News ABC News Meteor Shower Tonight: Quadrantids Best Before DawnABC NewsThe Quadrantid meteor shower, the first of 2012, should be at its best between 3 am and dawn, Eastern time. If you get lucky, you may get a silently satisfying sky show. The Quadrantids are often [...]

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Vikings running back Adrian Peterson hurts left knee against Redskins – Washington Post blog Boston.com Vikings running back Adrian Peterson hurts left knee against RedskinsWashington Post (blog)Adrian Peterson said he knew “it was something bad” the moment his left knee was hit on the first offensive play of the second half. The X-rays were negative, [...]

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‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ sparks controversy, but buzz may boost box … – Washington Post Christian Science Monitor 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' sparks controversy, but buzz may boost box …Washington PostThe American movie adaptation of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” has sparked controversy from casting to fashion to merchandising. Anne [...]

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Hollywood Reporter Has Matisyahu left Judaism?Washington Post (blog)Matisyahu, the improbable but undeniable reggae star, announced on Twitter on Tuesday (Dec. 13) that he is shaving the beard that has long marked him as a Hasidic Jew. Fans are confused. Is he giving up the Orthodox brand of Judaism he adopted 10 years …Matisyahu Shaves Off [...]

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NBCSports.com Clips claim Chauncey Billups off waiversESPNThe Los Angeles Clippers did manage to acquire a point guard even after the collapse of their trade for Chris Paul by unexpectedly claiming Chauncey Billups off waivers. For more news, notes and analysis of the LA Clippers, check out the …Clippers claim Chauncey BillupsOrlando SentinelClippers claim Chauncey Billups [...]

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‘Honey Badger’ leads top-ranked LSU to 42-10 win over No. 12 Georgia for SEC … – Washington Post New York Daily News 'Honey Badger' leads top-ranked LSU to 42-10 win over No. 12 Georgia for SEC …Washington PostATLANTA — The “Honey Badger” doesn't care when his team struggles. He just takes what he wants. In [...]

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NOLA.com Chris Paul To Knicks? Hornets Point Guard Reportedly Demands Trade To New YorkHuffington PostTell me the team for whom New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul be playing next season. And, the survey says… The New York Knicks. OK, 100 people were not asked about Paul's destination as was the case when Paul appeared [...]

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The Associated Press Reno fire expands to over 2000 acresChristian Science MonitorReno fire: a fire that has forced 9500 people from their homes and closed 90 schools has expanded from 400 acres to over 2000 acres. By SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press / November 18, 2011 Reno fire: Burned houses smolder after a wildfire in Reno, [...]

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