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Eagles lose receiver DeSean Jackson to injury
The Philadelphia Eagles will place wide receiver DeSean Jackson on injured reserve after he sustained multiple rib fractures in Monday night's loss ...
Newton leads Panthers past Eagles 30-22
They were two words on a sponsor's banner draped behind the Philadelphia Eagles' postgame podium: Imagine. Change. For disgusted Eagles fans, that's ...
All items in '12 Days of Christmas' now top $107K
Add seven swans, six geese and five golden rings to the list of Christmas gifts that cost more than they did a year ago. And if you get all 364 items ...
Division races taking shape
As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are ...
Natural gas drillers target US truck, bus market
If the trash truck or bus rolling down your street seems a little quieter these days, you're not imagining things. It's probably running on natural ...
Penn State's 2012 football season for the ages
The white banner fluttered in a stiff breeze before being removed from the east facade of Beaver Stadium to reveal "2012" in bold, blue numerals next ...
Pitt crushes No. 21 Rutgers 27-6
Rutgers officially isn't swapping the Big East for the Big Ten for another two years. The 21st-ranked Scarlet Knights sure looked ready to check out ...
Why must we buy? Black Friday's powerful pull
Gravy was still warm. Dallas Cowboys were still in uniform. Thanks were still being given across the country as the pilgrimages to the stores began, ...
INFLUENCE GAME: Election over, campaign continues
The election may be over, but a new campaign is being waged in the nation's capital as lobbyists, advocates and trade groups fight to shape the ...
Vikings looking to put the squeeze on Bears QBs
The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok. And now Chicago's battered offensive line ...
49 female inmates sickened by gas at Pa. prison
Nearly 50 female inmates at a central Pennsylvania prison have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. A statement from York County says five ...
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, wife welcome son
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his wife Ashley are giving thanks for their new bundle of joy. Benjamin Roethlisberger Jr.
Superstorm moves film from theoretical to concrete
In the documentary "Shored Up," scientists warn that with a rising sea level, a major storm could put New Jersey's barrier islands underwater and ...
Hemsley remembered by friends, family at funeral
Friends and family remembered actor Sherman Hemsley at his funeral Wednesday in Texas by showing video clips of him as George Jefferson, the TV role ...
Senior Morris helps keep Penn State intact
The whispers from some younger Penn State defensive backs about transferring started after the 0-2 start, disappeared after the five-game winning ...
Steelers sign WR Plaxico Burress
Plaxico Burress is back where he once belonged. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back the veteran wide receiver on Tuesday to provide depth at a ...
Batch to start for Steelers against Browns
Charlie Batch is back on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plaxico Burress might be next. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the 37-year-old ...
Correction: Rhodes Scholars story
In a story Nov. 18 about Rhodes scholars, The Associated Press erroneously described the location of the KwaZulu-Natal region. It is in eastern South ...
'Lincoln' director Spielberg speaks in Gettysburg
Two-time Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg expressed a sense of humility Monday as he delivered the keynote address during ceremonies ...
Extra work in wins for Houston, Dallas, Tampa Bay
Working overtime. Houston, Dallas and Tampa Bay made it pay off by earning victories Sunday. Jacksonville, Cleveland and Carolina all blew leads to ...
Ravens top Steelers 13-10, control AFC North race
Terrell Suggs isn't ready to declare the race for the AFC North title over. Besides, even if it were after the Baltimore Ravens' 13-10 victory over ...
Ravens shut down Leftwich, Steelers 13-10
It really doesn't matter to the Baltimore Ravens who starts at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the mission remains the same. So do the ...
Gas drilling presents Obama with historic choices
Energy companies, environmental groups, and even Hollywood stars are watching to see what decisions President Barack Obama makes about regulating or ...
Eagles QB Vick out; Foles to start at Washington
The news wasn't surprising to Nick Foles. Or anybody else, for that matter. After all, the Eagles rookie quarterback had practiced with the first team ...
Judge weighs delay in Penn St. whistleblower suit
A key witness against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will learn in about two weeks whether his defamation and whistleblower ...