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Lakers Trade Lamar Odom to Dallas: Kobe Bryant Not Happy with Deal
After a resubmitted deal for Chris Paul fell through on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to trade forward Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks in what amounts to be largely a salary dump.
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On top of euro-zone debt troubles, Wall Street now has to worry about sagging sales from Europe as a recession in the region seems more likely.
New York Sports: Knicks' Signing Chandler is Brilliant Move
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Batman cartoonist Jerry Robinson dead at 89
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Dharun Ravi Rejects Plea Deal in Tyler Clementi Cyber-Bullying Case
Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student who is facing hate-crime charges after allegedly filming his roommate's sexual encounter with another man and streaming it online, rejected a plea deal on Friday that would have spared him jail time.
NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard to the Nets?
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Forest City Enterprises Narrows 3Q Loss to $41.9 Million on Stronger Residential Leasing
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Corzine Says Clueless About Missing MF Global Money
Former MF Global chief Jon Corzine apologized to those harmed by the brokerage firm's collapse, but said he didn't directly manage customer funds and doesn't know where the missing money is.
New York Named Most Expensive U.S. Commercial Real Estate Market
New York City was named the most expensive U.S. commercial real estate market in a report by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International.
Gold Prices Fall Hard on ECB Restraint
Gold prices fell Thursday as the European Central Bank head tapped down hopes of more government bond buying, hammering the euro and boosting the dollar.
Romney Won't 'Embarrass America': Chris Christie in Iowa
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is stumping for Mitt Romney in Iowa, trying to boost Romney's campaign in the face of a surge by Newt Gingrich. He told Republicans in West Des Moines that Romney won't embarrass America and is the only Republican who can win.
U.S. Air Force Dumped Remains of 274 Troops in Landfill: Report
The incinerated partial remains were disposed of in what was previously a common U.S. military practice. The Washington Post reported that the dumping was hidden from families, who had given the Air Force permission to dispose of remains in a respectful and dignified manner, the newspaper said.
Jersey Shore season 5 trailer teases, surprise, fighting
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Harry Morgan Dies at 96: Beloved 'MASH' Colonel Passes Away [VIDEOS]
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A New Yorker's Opinion: Albany Tax Plan's Debt to Occupy Wall Street
The long shadow of Occupy Wall Street fell across the New York Legislature Tuesday, when its leaders and Gov. Andrew Cuomo agreed to changes to New York State's income tax, which will cut rates for many in the middle class, while adding a new bracket for those making over $2 million a year. And we, the middle class, owe that rag-tag group of small-d democrats our gratitude.
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