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American energy companies are juggling multiple projects with varying levels of progress. In the US, Duke Energy's Edwardsport project, worth $2.35 billion, has received regulatory approval. Progress Energy issued an expanded common stock offering to settle short-term debt, valued at about $469 million. However, the joint venture
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Netflix has taken a significant step forward in bringing movies to people without the need for DVD mail services. In a partnership with LG Electronics, Netflix's streaming service will be directly embedded in high-definition TV sets, allowing users to watch videos without requiring an additional device. This deal
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Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine will become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, tasked with reinforcing the White House message, preparing for the 2010 midterm elections, and raising money. Kaine plans to work at the party part-time until 2010, when his term as governor is up and he can
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Chad Pennington, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, has been named The Associated Press 2008 NFL Comeback Player of the Year for the second time in three years. This makes him the first player in the 11-year history of the award to win it twice. Pennington's remarkable comeback story
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The NFL coaching scene has experienced a whirlwind of changes this week, with four teams firing their head coaches. Mike Shanahan, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was the latest to fall victim to the purge by the Denver Broncos. Shanahan's departure marks the end of a 14-season tenure
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Michael Jordan's Washington Wizards team dominated the Chicago Bulls 107-82 at the United Center, with Jordan scoring 10 points and showing no signs of decline despite his age. The game was so one-sided that Jordan didn't even play in the fourth quarter, much to the dismay
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The Indianapolis Colts overcame a slow start and several key injuries to secure a 20-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, thereby earning a spot in the AFC playoffs. Despite a sluggish first half that saw the Colts struggle on both offense and defense, they managed to rally behind
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The University of Missouri's basketball team continued its downward slide in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings, falling from 10th to 17th on Monday. The Tigers, who were once ranked No. 2, have now suffered three consecutive losses, including a 63-62 defeat at DePaul on Saturday. This setback
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Nebraska fans are cheering on the Cornhuskers as they take on Miami in the Rose Bowl, but the team's path to the national title game has left many questioning the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) rankings. The BCS rankings, which combine the Associated Press and coaches' polls, eight
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The Denver Broncos, seeking their third consecutive victory, prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild-Card playoff match on Sunday, December 31. Denver enters the game with a 11-5 record and a 14-11 playoff record, with their last playoff victory being Super Bowl 33. The Broncos are led by
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The St. Louis Cardinals and New Orleans Saints are set to clash in a wild-card playoff game at the Louisiana Superdome on Saturday, December 30. The Cardinals, second in the NFC West with a 10-6 record, will look to advance to the divisional round for the 24th time in franchise
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Despite a week of intensive shuttle diplomacy by the Clinton administration, a breakthrough in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations remains elusive. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in London, but her team has expressed concerns that significant gaps remain in the
