T-Wolves' Rubio set for 1st practice in 9 months

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• T-Wolves' Rubio set for 1st practice in 9 months
• Son's woes weigh heavily on the Rev. Jesse Jackson
• Stocks end little changed as budget talks continue
• Cyprus rushes adoption of austerity measures
• New Jersey bridge collapse derails freight train; chemical leaks
• Georgia eager to carve out new legacy vs. Alabama
• Braves trade Hanson to Angels for Walden
• Calif. storm brings intense rain, flood warnings
• Saints' Vilma, Smith attend Williams hearing
• Tunisian leader fears that clashes could spread
• Italy's Innerhofer captures Beaver Creek downhill
• Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen get Billboard honors
• No charges against Chris Brown in Fla. phone grab
• NY appeals court skeptical about startup's live TV
• 3 dead after attack at Wyo. community college
• Court to decide if human genes can be patented
• Steelers' Roethlisberger ruled out for Ravens game
• No sign of missing Caribbean cruise ship passenger
• Oil up 1 pct.; weather outlook sinks natural gas
• Former aide to Egypt leader joins opposition front
• Some House Republicans bending on anti-tax stance
• Couple convicted of stealing GM trade secrets
• 71 treated after gas leak from derailed NJ train
• Jets' Ryan says Tebow could be inactive vs. Cards
• Wyo. suspect used sharp-edged weapon
• APNewsBreak: Tribes have enough to buy sacred land
• Congo rebels indefinitely delay exit from Goma
• Judge tosses child porn case against Minn. coach
• Police: Wyoming suspect used sharp-edged weapon, killed self, faculty member, 1 other person
• US appeals court stays affirmative action ruling
• Court: Can generic makers be sued for drug flaws?
• 4 Hofstra basketball players charged in burglaries
• Tennis referee murder case dismissed in California
• Pressuring GOP, Obama takes his fiscal plan to Pa.
• Code used by RI founding father is finally cracked
• US government releases once-secret Watergate files
• AP: Exchange student sponsor out over abuse claims
• Ind. financier gets 50 years for $200m swindle
• Wall section collapses in Pompeii after heavy rain

T-Wolves' Rubio set for 1st practice in 9 months Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:12 PM PST For Ricky Rubio, the waiting has been the hardest part.

Son's woes weigh heavily on the Rev. Jesse Jackson Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:11 PM PST In the cluttered office where he's met with some of the nation's top politicians and preachers, penned rousing speeches and planned civil rights marches, the Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks so softly — and with so little enunciation — that one strains at times to hear him.

Stocks end little changed as budget talks continue Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:09 PM PST Stocks are ending little changed as lawmakers work to thrash out a budget agreement.

Cyprus rushes adoption of austerity measures Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:09 PM PST Cyprus' finance minister urged lawmakers Friday to approve a first batch of spending cuts and tax hikes agreed with international creditors by Dec. 13, when the other 16 EU countries that use the euro are expected to discuss a bailout deal.

New Jersey bridge collapse derails freight train; chemical leaks Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:07 PM PST PAULSBORO, New Jersey (Reuters) - A rail bridge collapsed on Friday over a creek in southern New Jersey, causing a Conrail freight train to derail and spill hazardous chemicals into the air and water, authorities said. One of four tanks of the freight train carrying vinyl chloride fell into Mantua Creek, and its contents leaked into the waterway, which feeds into the Delaware River near Philadelphia, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. ...

Georgia eager to carve out new legacy vs. Alabama Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:07 PM PST The national championship could be decided with a dream matchup between two of college football's most storied programs: Notre Dame vs. Alabama.

Braves trade Hanson to Angels for Walden Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:06 PM PST The Braves traded Tommy Hanson to the Los Angeles Angels for former closer Jordan Walden on Friday, clearing a spot in their rotation for Julio Teheran, Randal Delgado or another young starter.

Calif. storm brings intense rain, flood warnings Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:03 PM PST The second in a series of storms slammed Northern California on Friday as heavy rain and strong winds knocked out power, tied up traffic and caused flooding along some stretches.

Saints' Vilma, Smith attend Williams hearing Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:03 PM PST Saints defensive end Will Smith says he's glad he got a chance to hear former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams testify at an appeals hearing in the bounties case.

Tunisian leader fears that clashes could spread Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:02 PM PST Tunisia's president says the government should apologize for the violence that has injured hundreds in the town of Siliana after youths clashed with police for a fourth day, throwing stones and firebombs.

Italy's Innerhofer captures Beaver Creek downhill Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:02 PM PST Christof Innerhofer of Italy glided through a demanding course to win his first World Cup downhill in nearly four years.

Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen get Billboard honors Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:00 PM PST Billboard named Katy Perry its woman of the year, but the pop star thought her year was 2011.

No charges against Chris Brown in Fla. phone grab Posted: 30 Nov 2012 01:00 PM PST Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown will not face criminal charges for snatching a woman's cellphone when she tried to snap a photo of him outside a Miami Beach club, prosecutors said Friday.

NY appeals court skeptical about startup's live TV Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:58 PM PST A New York federal appeals panel has found weaknesses with a startup company's arguments it can legally send live TV programming to iPhones and other mobile devices.

3 dead after attack at Wyo. community college Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:56 PM PST An attack at a community college in central Wyoming and another location nearby left three people dead Friday morning — a faculty member, another person, and the suspect, who police say used a sharp-edged weapon in the killings.

Court to decide if human genes can be patented Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:55 PM PST The Supreme Court will soon decide whether companies can patent human genes, a decision that could reshape the future of medical care in the United States.

Steelers' Roethlisberger ruled out for Ravens game Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:55 PM PST Ben Roethlisberger will not play Sunday in Baltimore, meaning Charlie Batch will make his second consecutive start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

No sign of missing Caribbean cruise ship passenger Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:55 PM PST The Coast Guard has searched for a second day for a Washington state man missing from his Caribbean cruise but found no sign of him.

Oil up 1 pct.; weather outlook sinks natural gas Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:54 PM PST The price of oil rose 1 percent Friday as traders weighed a new debt deal in Europe and political bickering in the U.S. over looming tax increases and budget cuts.

Former aide to Egypt leader joins opposition front Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:52 PM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - A top aide to Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi, who quit when the leader issued a decree expanding his powers, has joined the country's biggest opposition movement, a senior opposition figure said on Friday. Samir Morkos was Mursi's adviser on the transition to democracy and the only Christian in the Islamist leader's team. He is one of at least two presidential advisers to have stepped down since Mursi issued the decree on November 22 that made his decisions immune to legal challenge. ...

Some House Republicans bending on anti-tax stance Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:51 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A growing number of Republicans in the House of Representatives - including a handful of Tea Party-backed conservatives - are signaling greater flexibility than their leaders to reach a "fiscal cliff" deal with President Barack Obama. They are not buckling on demands to slash spending or agreeing with Obama's exact proposals to avert across-the-board tax hikes and spending cuts set to start on January 1. But unlike House Speaker John Boehner, they suggest they would be open to higher tax rates on wealthy Americans as part of a broader deal to slash deficits. ...

Couple convicted of stealing GM trade secrets Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:50 PM PST A former General Motors engineer with access to the automaker's hybrid technology was convicted Friday along with her husband of stealing trade secrets for possible use in China.

71 treated after gas leak from derailed NJ train Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:50 PM PST A hospital says 71 people came in complaining of breathing problems, burning eyes or scratchy throats after a southern New Jersey train derailment released a hazardous gas into the air.

Jets' Ryan says Tebow could be inactive vs. Cards Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:49 PM PST Rex Ryan says the New York Jets are "looking into" Tim Tebow's availability and he could be inactive for the team's game Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals because of two broken ribs that have limited the backup quarterback the last few weeks.

Wyo. suspect used sharp-edged weapon Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:43 PM PST Police say a suspect used a sharp-edged weapon, killed two people and committed suicide.

APNewsBreak: Tribes have enough to buy sacred land Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:42 PM PST After months of high-profile fundraising that drew celebrities' attention and dollars, a group of Native American tribes has raised $9 million to buy a piece of land in South Dakota's Black Hills that they consider sacred, an official with an Indian land foundation said Friday.

Congo rebels indefinitely delay exit from Goma Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:41 PM PST Rebels who are believed to be backed by Rwanda once again postponed their departure from Congo's key eastern city of Goma on Friday, defying an international ultimatum for the second time.

Judge tosses child porn case against Minn. coach Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:40 PM PST A judge threw out child pornography charges against a Minnesota college football coach Friday, agreeing with his assertion that cellphone video of his kids dancing naked after a bath was nothing more than innocent child's play.

Police: Wyoming suspect used sharp-edged weapon, killed self, faculty member, 1 other person Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:38 PM PST Police: Wyoming suspect used sharp-edged weapon, killed self, faculty member, 1 other person .

US appeals court stays affirmative action ruling Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:37 PM PST A federal appeals court is temporarily staying its declaration that Michigan's ban on affirmative action in college admissions is unconstitutional after state Attorney General Bill Schuette appealed the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Court: Can generic makers be sued for drug flaws? Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:29 PM PST The Supreme Court will decide whether generic drug manufacturers can be held responsible in state courts for possible design defects that are in the brand-name medicine they are copying.

4 Hofstra basketball players charged in burglaries Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:29 PM PST Four Hofstra University basketball players were arrested on burglary charges stemming from dormitory room break-ins, police said Friday.

Tennis referee murder case dismissed in California Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:22 PM PST The arrest of an aging tennis referee in her husband's death was a shocker last summer. On Friday, the case took another surprise twist when prosecutors dropped the murder case against Lois Goodman.

Pressuring GOP, Obama takes his fiscal plan to Pa. Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:21 PM PST President Barack Obama is taking his case for avoiding a potentially unsettling "fiscal cliff" to the Philadelphia suburbs, employing campaign-style tactics in hopes of mobilizing public support for his plan to hike taxes on the wealthy. The trip comes amid signs of impatience in the negotiations between Republican leaders and the White House.

Code used by RI founding father is finally cracked Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:19 PM PST The obscure book's margins are virtually filled with clusters of curious foreign characters — a mysterious shorthand used by 17th century religious dissident Roger Williams.

US government releases once-secret Watergate files Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:15 PM PST The National Archives is publishing for the first time more than 850 pages of once-secret documents from the Watergate political scandal, including privileged legal conversations and prison evaluations of some Watergate burglars. A judge decided earlier this month to unseal the material.

AP: Exchange student sponsor out over abuse claims Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:15 PM PST An organization has lost its government designation to bring foreign exchange students to the United States after facing allegations of mismanagement and lax oversight that included students being placed in homes where they were sexually abused.

Ind. financier gets 50 years for $200m swindle Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:14 PM PST An Indiana financier and former chief executive of National Lampoon convicted of swindling investors out of about $200 million was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison by a judge who told him his "deceit, greed and arrogance" had cost many of his victims their life savings and dreams of a comfortable retirement.

Wall section collapses in Pompeii after heavy rain Posted: 30 Nov 2012 12:13 PM PST The Italian news agency ANSA says a wall at the Pompeii archeological site has collapsed following days of heavy rain.

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