Lawmakers distressed by double absence

Lawmakers distressed by double absence: "TRENTON - A former acting governor and a lawmaker who sponsored the constitutional amendment creating the office of lieutenant governor are among those criticizing New Jersey's top two executives for being out of state at the same time."

Mo. Man Admits to 500 Instances of Child Rape

Mo. Man Admits to 500 Instances of Child Rape: "

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NFL Throws Flag on Favre

NFL Throws Flag on Favre: "Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to fine the Minnesota Vikings quarterback for allegedly sending illicit text messages to a former Jets employee

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Rendell gives Corbett voluminous info on Pa.

Rendell gives Corbett voluminous info on Pa.: "HARRISBURG - Gov. Rendell has presented his successor with the equivalent of a state government playbook, including details on the workings of dozens of agencies and even a lengthy cautionary note on the fiscal crisis ahead."

Ducks' return in Philly is still not a sure thing

Ducks' return in Philly is still not a sure thing: "Ride the Ducks is the sole bidder to run a water cruise, but city officials say they may not allow the popular attraction to operate if it disrupts a local park."

Latest death called unrelated to Kensington serial killings

Latest death called unrelated to Kensington serial killings: "Like three women who have been killed in Kensington since last month, 25-year-old Crystal Dawejko apparently struggled with drugs. But her death had nothing to do with the serial killer being sought by police, authorities said Monday."

In North Philadelphia, "discouraged" workers struggle to make ends meet

In North Philadelphia, "discouraged" workers struggle to make ends meet: "One in an occasional series.
Bryant Calloway calls himself an "underground man."
He's no longer officially in the workforce and not counted on the jobless rolls, but he's out in the neighborhoods each day, fighting to survive."

Open or Closed for New Year's Eve

Open or Closed for New Year's Eve: "Friday Pennsylvania New Jersey
Banks Open Optional
Savings & loans Open Optional
Federal agencies Closed Closed
Federal courts Closed Closed
State agencies Closed Closed
Local/state courts* Closed Closed "

Phila. court seeks to make restitution with nearly $1 million found sitting in escrow

Phila. court seeks to make restitution with nearly $1 million found sitting in escrow: "Some of nearly $1 million in cash confiscated in almost 4,500 drug busts and other Philadelphia crimes since 2005 will soon reach crime victims as long-due restitution."

Phila. state senators will give up raises

Phila. state senators will give up raises: "Members of Philadelphia's state Senate delegation have decided to forego the 1.7 percent cost-of-living pay increase that went into effect earlier this month."

Sixers tweak Comcast broadcast team

Sixers tweak Comcast broadcast team: "As the Philadelphia 76ers launch their NBA season Wednesday night, their broadcast team partner will feature both new and familiar faces.
Comcast SportsNet and the Comcast Network will air 81 of the 82 Sixers games and they’re ready with a team of on-air personalities.
Eric Snow, former Sixers point guard who was on the team that went to the 2001 NBA Finals, will be color analyst next to longtime play-by-play man Marc Zumoff. Snow replaces Ed Pinckney, who is now an assistant coach with the..."

Fox has busy weekend covering Phillies, Eagles

Fox has busy weekend covering Phillies, Eagles: "The Philadelphia Phillies playoff run has been a boon for the city and a boon for Fox Sports.
The network did three games in two days in Philadelphia, including two Phillies games in the National League Championship Series as well as the Eagles game.
On Sunday Fox’s coverage started at 1 p.m. with the Eagles’ win over the Atlanta Falcons. Throughout the game, the network featured blimp-view aerial shots of the stadium complex in South Philadelphia and street-view images of fans dressed in..."

Phils, Romero agree on one-year deal

Phils, Romero agree on one-year deal: "Left-hander J.C. Romero has agreed to terms on a deal that would keep him in Philadelphia, CSN Philadelphia reported on Sunday night."

Obama praises Eagles for giving QB Vick a second chance

Obama praises Eagles for giving QB Vick a second chance: "The White House says President
Barack Obama has commended the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles for giving
quarterback Michael Vick a second chance after his release from prison."

McNabb has no problem with agent's remarks about Redskins

McNabb has no problem with agent's remarks about Redskins: "Donovan McNabb is trying to distance himself
from inflammatory comments made by his agent, at the same time
saying he doesn't have a problem with what his agent said."

Vikings 24 Eagles 14

Vikings 24 Eagles 14: "The Philadelphia Eagles lost 24-14 to the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on December 28, 2010. Pictures by staff photographers David Maialetti, Yong Kim and Ron Cortes."

"Shady" Doings

"Shady" Doings: "Playing running back for Andy Reid puts you at a distinct disadvantage for honors such as the Pro Bowl."

Quad injury leaves Vick's status questionable for Sunday

Quad injury leaves Vick's status questionable for Sunday: "Michael Vick said he sustained a bruised quadriceps muscle on the Philadelphia Eagles' first play from scrimmage during Tuesday night's 24-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Daily News reported Tuesday."

Amazon Eve Wrestles Men For Money (VIDEO)

Amazon Eve Wrestles Men For Money (VIDEO): "

The Telegraph UK tracked down Amazon Eve, reportedly the world's tallest model, who has acquired a new hobby since the last time we checked in with her: wrestling men. For $400 an hour! Not a bad gig.

At 6-foot-9, Eve must be quite the competition. She told the British paper:

'It's a form of domination because I am actually physically bigger than my fans. My standard clients are 5'8' or shorter, professional and are well educated. It's more popular in Asia and Europe as in the US it's kind of frowned upon. It's a bit of a stigma of shame, for the men not to always be stronger, superior, taller than a woman.'

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CNN Poll: Plurality say Obama's policies will likely fail

CNN Poll: Plurality say Obama's policies will likely fail: "

Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama enters the new year with a growing number of Americans pessimistic about his policies and a growing number rooting for him to fail, according to a new national poll.

Full poll results [pdf]

But a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Wednesday also indicates that while a majority of the public says Republican control of the House of Representatives is good for the country, only one in four say the GOP will do a better job running things than the Democrats did when they controlled the chamber.



Sixty-one percent of people questioned in the poll say they hope the president's policies will succeed.

'That's a fairly robust number but it's down 10 points since last December,' says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. 'Twelve months ago a majority of the public said that they thought Obama's policies would succeed; now that number has dropped to 44 percent, with a plurality predicting that his policies will likely fail.'

The survey suggests that Obama's ace-in-the-hole remains his personal popularity. CNN poll numbers released last week indicate that 48 percent of all Americans approve of how Obama is handling his job as president, but the new survey puts his approval as a person at 73 percent.

When the new Congress convenes next week, Republicans will gain control of the House. According to the poll, 51 percent say GOP control of the House is good for the country, with 42 percent saying it's bad for the nation.

But only 26 percent say the Republicans will do a better job running the House than the Democrats did, down seven points from early last month, right after the midterm elections. Twenty-two percent say the GOP will do a worse job than the Democrats, with a majority saying there won't be much difference.

Four in ten say they have more confidence in the Republicans in Congress than in the president or the Democrats in Congress. Thirty-five percent say they have the most confidence in Obama and 15 percent feel that way about the Democrats in Congress.

'If history is any guide, the coming year will see a three-way tug-of-war between Obama and both parties in Congress. That's what often happened in 1995 when Bill Clinton was in the White House and Newt Gingrich was Speaker,' says Holland. 'If that occurs, the poll suggests that a majority of the public would not back any side.'

Thanks in part to the tough economic times, an angry electorate, and an energized Republican base, the GOP made a net gain of 63 seats in the House in the midterm elections, the biggest shift in the chamber since 1948. Republicans will hold a 242 to 193 majority in the House when the 112th Congress convenes next week.

Just over half of those questioned say they have an unfavorable opinion of outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with 34 percent seeing the California Democrat in a favorable light. Her favorable rating is up eight points from just before the midterm elections, when she was the focus of a fierce Republican attack on the campaign trail.

Thirty-six percent say they see incoming House Speaker John Boehner in a favorable light, with 24 percent saying they have an unfavorable opinion of the Ohio Republican and four in ten unsure. Boehner's favorable rating is up 11 points since just before the midterm elections.

Voters are divided on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, with one third holding a favorable opinion of the Nevada Democrat, one third saying they see him in an unfavorable light and one third unsure.

Thirty-two percent say they have a favorable opinion of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, with one in four holding an unfavorable view of the Kentucky Republican and 43 percent unsure. Democrats will retain control of the Senate, but with a much smaller majority, as the GOP picked up a net gain of six seats in the chamber in the November elections.

Even though Sen. Jim DeMint played an influential role in the midterms, seven in ten say they are unsure of their opinion of the Republican from South Carolina.

The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll was conducted December 17-19, with 1,008 adult Americans questioned by telephone. The survey's overall sampling error is plus or minus three percentage points.

– CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report



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Kennedy Center Honors: Chris Rock Roasts Oprah With 'Oprah's So Rich' Jokes (VIDEO)

Kennedy Center Honors: Chris Rock Roasts Oprah With 'Oprah's So Rich' Jokes (VIDEO): "

On Tuesday night, the annual Kennedy Center Honors were held to celebrate some of the biggest names in entertainment and media, including the one and only Oprah Winfrey.

The Queen Of Talk's longtime friends and colleagues John Travolta and Barbara Walters came on stage to honor her, but also used the time to complain a bit about how much she's used them both over the years. This humorous vibe continued until Travolta and Walters turned to a fake 'Oprah' studio audience and picked on comedian Chris Rock to say a few words.

Rock opened up with a few jokes about the first couple, saying how great it was to be staring at 'the most powerful person in the world, and then next to her, Barack Obama.'

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Leaders 'let down' by NI Water

Leaders 'let down' by NI Water: "Northern Ireland's deputy first minister says he feels 'absolutely let down' by NI Water's handling of a crisis that left 36,000 people without water."

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