| CNN.com - World |
| Israel halts firing to allow aid into Gaza |
Israel's temporary pause in fighting in parts of Gaza has taken effect to allow humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians in the besieged territory, according to U.N. and Israeli spokesmen. ...read more |
| U.N.: No militants at shelled Gaza school |
U.N. officials are "99.9 percent certain" there were no Palestinian militants in or on the grounds of a school that was shelled by Israeli forces, killing more than 40 people, a spokesman said Wednesday. ...read more |
| Israel mulls expelling Venezuelan diplomat |
Israel said Wednesday it may expel Venezuela's top diplomat from the country in a tit-for-tat gesture after the South American nation ordered the Israeli ambassador to leave over the increasingly bloody ground war in Gaza. ...read more |
| Al Qaeda message blames Obama, Egypt |
An audio message reportedly from al Qaeda's deputy chief vows revenge for Israel's air and ground assault on Gaza and calls the Jewish state's actions against Hamas militants "a gift" from U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. ...read more |
| Gas row sends shiver through icy Europe |
Gas supplies to Europe from Russia remained cut or reduced Wednesday as Russia and Ukraine continued their dispute over the supply of natural gas. ...read more |
| French ship freed as anti-pirate patrols start |
Two Chinese destroyers and a supply ship were patrolling the waters in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on Wednesday, according to news reports, and at least 15 vessels have requested their protection. ...read more |
| Fraud revelations hit Indian computer giant |
The chairman of India's fourth-largest software-services provider resigned Wednesday after confessing to inflating the company's profits for years with "fictitious" assets and non-existent cash. ...read more |
| Chelsea's Abramovich loses rich-list status |
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has lost his position at the top of football's rich list but David Beckham remains the wealthiest player. ...read more |
| ESPN.com |
| Forde: Appreciate the Tim Tebow experience, Sporting America |
| Even though Tim Tebow represents everything we say we want our athletes to be, he understands a segment of society instead will be probing for flaws. Sporting America should appreciate him, writes Pat Forde....read more |
| Maisel: Bradford puts Oklahoma in the right frame of mind |
| Sam Bradford has passed for staggering numbers this season, but a real accounting of his talents steers away from his right arm and moves above his shoulders....read more |
| Sources: BC to fire Jagodzinski after Jets talks |
| Sources said Boston College will fire Jeff Jagodzinski after he interviewed with the Jets....read more |
| Paul, West help Hornets end Lakers' home run |
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| Sources: Manny's demands too rich for Giants |
| Sources say that the Giants can't afford Manny Ramirez....read more |
| Scorching Roy adds 3 points as Sabres hold on |
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| Melo sidelined at least 3 weeks with fracture |
| Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a fracture to his shooting hand but won't need surgery....read more |
| Celtics' slide continues with OT loss to Bobcats |
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| DA unable to press charges vs. Colts' Harrison |
| Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham announced Tuesday that her office will not be able to proceed with criminal charges against Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison in connection with shooting in North Philadelphia last year....read more |
| Giant killers: No. 7 Texas latest Arkansas victim |
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| Yankees finalize, announce deal with Teixeira |
| Mark Teixeira and the Yankees have completed their $180 million, eight-year contract....read more |
| NC State coach Yow will not return this season |
| North Carolina State women's basketball coach Kay Yow will not return to the team this season due to health issues related to her long fight against cancer....read more |
| Utah AG says BCS may violate antitrust laws |
Utah's attorney general is investigating the BCS for a possible violation of federal antitrust laws after an undefeated Utes team was left out of the national title game for the second time in five years.
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| Chargers' Jackson arrested on suspicion of DUI |
| Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving....read more |
| UF assistant says race has affected job search |
| Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong believes race was a reason he hasn't been offered a head-coaching job during his 25 years in college football, a newspaper reported Tuesday....read more |
| Indians agree to one-year contract with Pavano |
| The Indians signed free-agent pitcher Carl Pavano to a one-year contract Tuesday....read more |
| Saints' Brees wins AP offensive player of year |
| Drew Brees has won The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award after nearly setting a passing record for yards....read more |
| ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and news |
Visit the ESPN Widget Center. ...read more |
