Long lines to bid farewell to Paterno

By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Decked out in Penn State hats and jackets, students and townspeople stood in a line more than a quarter-mile long Tuesday to pay their respects to Joe Paterno, the coach who for nearly a …

msnbc.com January 24, 2012, 11:47 AM (PST)

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Slips As Traders Assess Iran Embargo

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Oil futures edged lower Tuesday, as traders reassessed the impact of the European Union’s ban on Iranian crude-oil imports. The EU on Monday voted slap an embargo on crude from Iran, but the sanctions have had a muted impact on …

Wall Street Journal January 24, 2012, 12:30 PM (PST)

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War of words over Greek debt heats up

ZURICH (AP) — The war of words between Europe and private investors heated up Tuesday as talks to reduce Greece’s massive debt burden hit an impasse. While the finance ministers of the countries that use the euro as their currency adopted a tough …

Associated Press January 24, 2012, 11:25 AM (PST)

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Weather service documenting tornado destruction

(AP) – The National Weather Service says a super cell that spawned tornadoes in Tuscaloosa County was responsible for the formation of an EF-3 tornado that slammed into Jefferson County early Monday. Weather service …

msnbc.com January 24, 2012, 10:14 AM (PST)

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Hollywood embraces hopeful tales with Oscar

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A group of movies offering personal redemption and hope swept up Oscar nominations on Monday, led by Martin Scorsese’s colorful "Hugo" with 11 and silent-era romance "The Artist" with 10, including a best …

Orlando Sentinel January 24, 2012, 11:54 AM (PST)

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