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• Empire State Building surprises NY with new lights

  November 28, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — Earlier this week, a switch was flipped at the Empire State Building, turning on its dancing new LED lights. They burst from the skyscraper, synchronized with …

• NJ spruce lights up as Rockefeller Center tree

  November 28, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — An 80-foot Norway spruce that made it through Superstorm Sandy was transformed into a beacon of shimmering glory Wednesday when New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg …

• Tampa socialite fighting back in Petraeus scandal

  November 27, 2012 in Nation/World TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Tampa socialite embroiled in the scandal that cost CIA Director David Petraeus his job fought back Tuesday after more than two weeks of silence as …

• Lines by Madonna and other celebs pop up in stores

  November 27, 2012 in Nation/World This holiday season you’re likely to spot singer Jennifer Lopez in Kohl’s. You could get a peek at pop music icon Madonna in Macy’s. You might even catch a glimpse … 2

• ‘Two and a Half Men’ actor calls his show ‘filth’

  November 26, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — The teenage actor who plays the half in the hit CBS comedy “Two and a Half Men” says in a video posted online by a Christian … 2

• ‘Twilight,’ Bond, ‘Lincoln’ lead record weekend

  November 25, 2012 in Nation/World LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bella Swan, James Bond and Abe Lincoln have combined to lift Hollywood to record Thanksgiving revenue at the box office. Kristen Stewart’s finale as Bella in … 2

• Singers continue long Wis. tradition of protest

  November 24, 2012 in Nation/World MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Every weekday as the clock strikes noon, dozens of demonstrators pass out songbooks inside the Wisconsin Capitol. Office workers who know what’s coming scramble to close … 3

• 5 things to know about ‘Dallas’ star Larry Hagman

  November 24, 2012 in Nation/World Five things to know about “Dallas” star Larry Hagman: 1. HIS FAMOUS MOM 6

• AP PHOTOS: TV icon Larry Hagman through the years

  November 24, 2012 in Nation/World Larry Hagman, whose masterful portrayal of the charmingly loathsome J.R. Ewing on “Dallas” brought him his greatest stardom, has died at the age of 81. That role on CBS’ long-running …

• ‘Dallas’ star Larry Hagman dies in Texas

  November 24, 2012 in Nation/World J.R. Ewing was a business cheat, faithless husband and bottomless well of corruption. Yet with his sparkling grin, Larry Hagman masterfully created the charmingly loathsome oil baron — and coaxed …

• ‘Dallas’ star Larry Hagman dies in Texas

  November 23, 2012 in Nation/World LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry Hagman, whose predatory oil baron J.R. Ewing on television’s long-running nighttime soap opera “Dallas” became a symbol for 1980s greed and coaxed forth a Texas-sized …

• Jockeying under way to replace Rep. Jackson Jr.

  November 22, 2012 in Nation/World CHICAGO (AP) — The jockeying to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. began before the ink was dry on the former congressman’s resignation letter. Among those expressing an interest: Chicago aldermen, a …

• Maine TV news co-anchors quit on the air

  November 21, 2012 in Nation/World BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Two news co-anchors for a Maine television station surprised viewers and colleagues by quitting on the air, later citing frustration with their management. Cindy Michaels and …

• ND surgeon acquitted of drugging, raping his wife

  November 21, 2012 in Nation/World FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday acquitted a North Dakota surgeon accused of drugging his wife and raping her while she was unconscious on all charges. Jon Norberg …

• TV chef Art Ginsburg _ Mr. Food _ dies at 81

  November 21, 2012 in Nation/World Art Ginsburg, the delightfully dorky television chef known as Mr. Food, died at his home in Weston, Fla., Wednesday following a struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81. Ginsburg — …

• Mo. movie plot attack suspect planned ‘09 attack

  November 20, 2012 in Nation/World KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man accused of plotting to open fire inside a Missouri movie theater during a “Twilight” showing and attack a nearby Walmart was arrested in …

• Elmo actor resigns amid underage-sex allegations

  November 20, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from “Sesame Street” on Tuesday amid allegations he sexually abused underage boys, bringing an end to a 28-year career in which …

• Mo. movie plot attack suspect planned ‘09 killing

  November 20, 2012 in Nation/World KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man accused of plotting to open fire inside a Missouri movie theater during a “Twilight” showing and then attack nearby Walmart was arrested in …

• Elmo actor Kevin Clash resigns amid sex allegation

  November 20, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from “Sesame Street” on Tuesday amid allegations he sexually abused underage boys, bringing an end to a 28-year career in which …

• Documentary: Inmate may be involved in OJ case

  November 20, 2012 in Nation/World TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A documentary says a Florida death-row inmate might have been involved in the murder of O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife and her friend, a claim being criticized by … 1

• Justin Bieber gets love at American Music Awards

  November 19, 2012 in Nation/World Justin Bieber may be Canadian, but he was the all-American boy at Sunday night’s American Music Awards. The pop singer dominated the awards show, winning three trophies, including artist of …

• ‘Lincoln’ director Spielberg speaks in Gettysburg

  November 19, 2012 in Nation/World GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two-time Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg expressed a sense of humility Monday as he delivered the keynote address during ceremonies to mark the 149th anniversary …

• ‘Lincoln’ director Spielberg speaks in Gettysburg

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Director Steven Spielberg will make the keynote remarks at the 149th commemoration of “The Gettysburg Address,” while his new movie about President Abraham Lincoln is in …

• Justin Bieber dominates at American Music Awards

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World America proved its Bieber Fever was strong: The teen singer dominated the American Music Awards on Sunday night. Bieber’s wins included the show’s top award, artist of the year. His …

• Justin Bieber wins 3 AMAs, including top honor

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World America proved its Bieber Fever was strong: The teen singer dominated the American Music Awards on Sunday night. Bieber’s wins included the show’s top award, artist of the year.

• Bieber, Swift, Minaj and Carly Rae Jepsen win AMAs

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World Justin Bieber thanked his haters after winning the first award at the American Music Awards, while Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift performed their new singles. The 18-year-old won favorite pop/rock …

• Justin Bieber wins AMA, Usher performs

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World Justin Bieber is thanking his haters. The 18-year-old won favorite pop/rock male artist at Sunday’s American Music Awards and gave a shout-out to those who didn’t think he would last …

• Singing stars arrive for American Music Awards

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World Pink on a song with Lauryn Hill? The pop star hopes so. Pink said on the red carpet of the American Music Awards that she’d like to collaborate with the …

• Obama: Historic Myanmar visit underscores progress

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World BANGKOK (AP) — On the eve of his landmark trip to Myanmar, President Barack Obama tried to assure critics that his visit was not a premature reward for a long-isolated … 1

• Obama: Historic Myanmar visit is sign of progress

  November 18, 2012 in Nation/World BANGKOK (AP) — On the eve of his landmark trip to Myanmar, President Barack Obama tried to assure critics that his visit was not a premature reward for a long-isolated …

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