Acts of kindness in tough times

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Acts of kindness in tough times

New e-book pricing is a shock

Buyers of new e-readers from Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble could experience so-called 'e-book sticker shock' this holiday season.

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New e-book pricing is a shock

Last GOP debate before Iowa

Republican presidential contenders prepared for a final debate Thursday before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3.

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Last GOP debate before Iowa

Penn St. asks NCAA for more time to respond

With a Friday deadline looming, Penn State has asked for more time to respond to an NCAA inquiry over the university’s handling of accusations of child sex abuse against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

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Penn St. asks NCAA for more time to respond

NCAA puts $2,000 stipend for athletes on hold

The NCAA is putting its $2,000 stipend on hold.

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NCAA puts $2,000 stipend for athletes on hold

Drones: Coming soon over a home near you?

The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing new rules that could make it easier for law enforcement agencies to use drone aircraft in the U.S.

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Drones: Coming soon over a home near you?

Free-agent guard Crawford heading to Portland

Jamal Crawford has agreed to a contract with the Trail Blazers that sources say is for two years and $10 million.

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Free-agent guard Crawford heading to Portland