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Concussions: A teen's tragic case
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Five things we learned from Thursday's debate
After a stunning loss in South Carolina and an uneven performance in a debate on Monday, Mitt Romney appeared to get his swagger back and turned in a strong performance in Thursday's CNN/Republican Party of Florida debate. Here are five things we learned Thursday night.
Obama unveils plan to control college costs
President Barack Obama will talk about keeping college affordable at the University of Michigan on Friday during the final leg of his post State of the Union tour.
'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6½ years in prison
Colton Harris-Moore, whom authorities dubbed the Barefoot Bandit, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday on federal charges related to his infamous string of thefts and burglaries.
Connecticut home invasion killer gets death sentence
Formal sentencing is scheduled Friday for a man convicted for a Connecticut home invasion that left a woman and her two daughters dead after a night of terror in their home.
Katrina breach sites nominated for National Register of Historic Places
A grassroots group is pushing to have the sites of two levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Veterans to march in St. Louis welcome home parade
Hundreds of Iraq war veterans and other groups are expected to march Saturday in St. Louis in what organizers are billing as the first official "welcome home" ceremony by a major American city.
Bidding starts for storied but troubled Los Angeles Dodgers
The troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, one of sport's most storied franchises, began receiving bids from potential buyers this week in a sale that's expected to set a Major League record at more than $1 billion.
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Killed U.S troops have a last ally
Its task is painstaking. A team dedicated to finding, recovering and identifying every missing U.S. service member talks about its mission with CNN International's "World's Untold Stories."
Thompson: Jay Paterno finds comfort
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Manning, Irsay seek to 'dispel misperception'
Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay "had a long talk" Friday, coming to terms with comments made to the media this week, first by the Colts quarterback and then by the team's owner two days later.
Melo, Wade both out for Knicks-Heat battle
Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade's sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup.
Report: Gronkowski has high ankle sprain
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly has a high ankle sprain.
Goodell: Recession has helped build fan base
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the recession has helped build TV audiences for NFL games.
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The Browns have hired Brad Childress as their offensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Friday.
Mavericks ponder sitting struggling Odom next
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Buccaneers introduce Schiano, cite 'new vision'
Greg Schiano relishes the challenge of trying to turn around the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Syracuse's Melo expected to miss third game
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Tiger putts way to within two of Abu Dhabi lead
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Ravens promote Pees to defensive coordinator
The Baltimore Ravens promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator on Friday, filling the void created when Chuck Pagano departed to become coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
Nowitzki: Road to Finals runs through Dallas
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Djokovic tops Murray in marathon Aussie semi
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Report: Yale QB's Rhodes bid was suspended
A Yale football player who said he withdrew from consideration for a Rhodes Scholarship in order to prepare for his team's rivalry game against Harvard had in fact been informed his candidacy had been suspended, The New York Times reported.
Revis: Jets' locker-room discord ran 'real deep'
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said Thursday the problems went "real deep." He suggested a clearing-the-air session when the team returns for the start of off-season training.
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