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U.S.-Afghan security pact needs clarity by February: Hagel Reuters	2013-12-07 17:57:18
War veteran detained by North Korea arrives in U.S. Reuters	17:53:14
Harry's South Pole race curtailed; trek goes on Yahoo.com	17:53:12
Obama and His Secretary Time.com	17:50:20
Reviewing Instant Replay Time.com	17:50:20
'We Have Lost A Great Man' Time.com	17:50:19
Detained American Vet Returns Home Time.com	17:50:19
5 Reasons to Get Excited for the World Cup in Brazil Time.com	17:50:19
What You Missed in the Grammy Nominations Show Time.com	17:50:19
US tourist and Korean War vet arrives home Yahoo.com	17:49:57

World

Flooding 'turned lives upside down' BBC news	2013-12-07 17:58:04
U.S.-Afghan security pact needs clarity by February: Hagel Yahoo.com	17:57:15
Yemen says defence complex attackers mostly Saudi Yahoo.com	17:53:36
Harry's South Pole race curtailed; trek goes on Yahoo.com	17:53:12
US tourist and Korean War vet arrives home Yahoo.com	17:52:40
Iran diplomacy must be backed by military power: US Yahoo.com	17:49:38
US citizen home after N Korea ordeal BBC news	17:44:10
Egypt court cuts sentences against Islamist women Yahoo.com	17:40:36
Stoke City 3-2 Chelsea BBC news	17:39:52
Mandela: icon, hero and flawed human Yahoo.com	17:38:00

US

Snow, sleet, ice hit large swath of US Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:32:03
War veteran detained by North Korea arrives in U.S. Reuters	17:30:39
War veteran detained by North Korea arrives in U.S. Yahoo.com	17:30:37
Veteran Seized by North Korea During Tour Lands in United States, Official Says New York Times	17:21:27
Ice storm causes blackouts, delays in Texas, Arkansas Reuters	17:00:48
Ice storm causes blackouts, delays in Texas, Arkansas Yahoo.com	17:00:44
APNewsBreak: Feds balk at paper health application Yahoo.com	17:00:13
In Afghanistan, Hagel Presses for Pact On Security, but Is Not Meeting Karzai New York Times	16:58:48
Gene therapy scores big wins against blood cancers Yahoo.com	16:52:16
Former Obama aide returning to work on health law Yahoo.com	16:51:49

UK

'Elves' think world record is broken BBC news	2013-12-07 17:53:56
Snow, sleet, ice hit large swath of US Yahoo.com	17:32:03
War veteran detained by North Korea arrives in U.S. Yahoo.com	17:30:37
Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela Yahoo.com	17:22:29
Mandela's 1st township home shows lack of progress Yahoo.com	17:00:53
No sign of weekend thaw after deadly storm Yahoo.com	17:00:44
Kidderminster Harriers 4-2 Newport County BBC news	16:58:09
Crystal Palace 2-0 Cardiff City BBC news	16:54:19
France increases its deployment in African nation Yahoo.com	16:48:54
Putin spokesman: customs union not discussed Yahoo.com	15:56:48

Politics

Former Obama aide returning to work on health law Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 16:51:49
Few heirs apparent to Mandela's symbol of freedom Yahoo.com	16:33:51
Analysis: Dog of year in Congress whimpers to end Yahoo.com	16:24:39
Putin spokesman: customs union not discussed Yahoo.com	15:56:48
Hagel given assurances on Afghan security deal Yahoo.com	14:59:02
Hagel says U.S. commitment to Middle East security endures Reuters	14:12:27
Hagel says U.S. commitment to Middle East security endures Yahoo.com	14:12:20
Hagel in Kabul amid crisis over vital U.S., Afghan security pact Reuters	13:18:42
Hagel in Kabul amid crisis over vital U.S., Afghan security pact Yahoo.com	13:18:36
Rand Paul Says Wife is Against a 2016 Run Yahoo.com	12:02:14

Business

Ex-SAC trader points to Cohen testimony in insider trading case Reuters	2013-12-07 17:46:05
Ex-SAC trader points to Cohen testimony in insider trading case Yahoo.com	17:45:55
China seeking to export apples to US Yahoo.com	16:09:04
Putin spokesman: customs union not discussed Yahoo.com	15:56:48
China to probe use of foreign currency in trade finance Reuters	14:49:22
China to probe use of foreign currency in trade finance Yahoo.com	14:49:18
ThyssenKrupp says keeping its European steel unit Reuters	14:06:13
ThyssenKrupp says keeping its European steel unit Yahoo.com	14:06:10
Walker's fast, furious screen magic CNN	13:39:33
Estonia's drive for self-sufficiency CNN	13:32:58

Finance

Snow, sleet, ice hit large swath of U.S. Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:32:03
War vet detained by North Korea arrives in U.S. Yahoo.com	17:30:37
Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela Yahoo.com	17:22:29
Mandela's 1st township home shows lack of progress Yahoo.com	17:00:53
France increases its deployment in African nation Yahoo.com	16:48:54
Putin spokesman: customs union not discussed Yahoo.com	15:56:48
Nelson Mandela family: 'We have lost a great man' Yahoo.com	15:33:43
Snow, sleet, ice hits large swath of US Yahoo.com	14:27:57
North Korea deports US tourist and Korean War vet Yahoo.com	12:54:00
Iranian president defends interim nuclear deal Yahoo.com	11:25:05

Opinions

Op-Ed Columnist: Nelson Mandela, Communist New York Times	2013-12-07 17:43:17
Snow, sleet, ice hit large swath of US Yahoo.com	17:32:03
War veteran detained by North Korea arrives in U.S. Yahoo.com	17:30:37
Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela Yahoo.com	17:22:29
Mandela's 1st township home shows lack of progress Yahoo.com	17:00:53
No sign of weekend thaw after deadly storm Yahoo.com	17:00:44
France increases its deployment in African nation Yahoo.com	16:48:54
Putin spokesman: customs union not discussed Yahoo.com	15:56:48
Nelson Mandela family: 'We have lost a great man' Yahoo.com	15:33:43
Snow, sleet, ice hits large swath of US Yahoo.com	14:27:57

Sports

Off the Dribble: Nets’ Freshman Coach Already on the Hot Seat New York Times	2013-12-07 17:42:29
Rabbit of Jets’ Offense Refuses to Leave Hat New York Times	17:32:46
Roundup: Manchester United’s Prospects Worsen With a Second Straight Loss at Home New York Times	17:22:00
United and Chelsea beaten as Liverpool go second Reuters	17:15:22
Posting the Pain Away New York Times	16:53:28
Football: Crisis at Manchester United? CNN	16:45:01
Inbox: Letters to the Editor: Saying No to Football, for Safety of Youths New York Times	16:43:30
Hoping to Keep the Lights on at This Season’s Super Bowl New York Times	16:32:39
Fiery Beason Is ‘Godsend’ for Giants’ Defense New York Times	16:28:28
FIFA changes World Cup kickoff times in hottest venues Reuters	16:10:24

Football

Soccer-Serbian championship results and standings Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:55:55
Soccer-Romanian championship results and standings Yahoo.com	17:55:33
Soccer-Ligue 1 results and standings Yahoo.com	17:54:25
Soccer-Danish championship results and standings Yahoo.com	17:53:53
Soccer-Moyes defiant after two home defeats in row for Man Utd Yahoo.com	17:49:47
Soccer-Lokomotiv joint top in Russia after goalless draw Yahoo.com	17:44:04
Soccer-English premier league top scorers Yahoo.com	17:43:06
Soccer-Ribery double as Bayern romp to 7-0 away win Yahoo.com	17:31:47
Roundup: Manchester United’s Prospects Worsen With a Second Straight Loss at Home New York Times	17:22:00
Soccer-Greek championship results and standings Yahoo.com	17:15:57

Basketball

Health

APNewsBreak: Feds balk at paper health application Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:00:13
Gene therapy scores big wins against blood cancers Yahoo.com	16:52:16
5 Health Benefits Of Peppermint Yahoo.com	14:39:18
Everything You Need To Know About Popcorn But Were Afraid To Find Out Yahoo.com	14:38:50
6 Squat Variations For Total-Body Strength Yahoo.com	14:38:44
Pride Or Shame From Meeting Goals Depends On The Goals Themselves: Study Yahoo.com	14:38:40
4 Commonly Asked Questions About Starting a Meditation Practice Yahoo.com	14:38:03
The Message of Winter: Every Season Is a Rite of Passage Yahoo.com	14:37:36
3 Things You Should Know About The Measles Yahoo.com	12:15:16
Obama takes up new agenda item after battering on healthcare Yahoo.com	11:08:51

Science and nature

Ice storm causes blackouts, delays in Texas, Arkansas Reuters	2013-12-07 17:00:48
Lemon Sharks Return to Their Birthplace to Have Babies Yahoo.com	13:41:11
Cockroaches Munched on Dinosaur Poop Yahoo.com	13:37:28
Lemurs Snooze in Caves Like Early Humans Yahoo.com	13:24:26
Your Dream Job? 10 Fun & Unique Businesses For Sale Yahoo.com	11:13:18
U.S. freeze shows no sign of weekend melt after deadly storm Reuters	08:52:18
U.S. extends permits to 30 yrs for wind farms that accidentally kill eagles Reuters	02:05:28
Marrow Transplants Fail to Cure Two H.I.V. Patients New York Times	01:46:14
F.D.A. Approves Pill to Treat Hepatitis C New York Times	01:41:01
Camp Lejeune water contamination linked to birth defects Reuters	01:21:16

Technology

Bits Blog: Hundreds of Start-Ups Hope to Be a Copycat Start-Up New York Times	2013-12-07 17:08:43
Uh-oh: SpaghettiOs pulls its ridiculous Pearl Harbor tweet Yahoo.com	17:05:23
On RoboCop: Somewhere, there is a crime happening Yahoo.com	16:30:03
Japan's new state-secrets law gives leakers up to 10 years in prison Yahoo.com	15:23:33
Motorola's modular phone prototype is almost ready, final product might be sold on Moto Maker Yahoo.com	15:02:00
The Weekender: self-help secrets, website woes, and calculated climates Yahoo.com	15:00:05
National Geographic puts more than 500 historic maps on Google Yahoo.com	13:00:01
Xbox One owners warned to avoid 'backwards compatibility' prank that bricks consoles Yahoo.com	11:06:49
ASUS Padfone Mini 4.3 pictured ahead of its launch next week Yahoo.com	07:04:00
Apple Can Track You in Its Stores, and That Might Not Be Bad Yahoo.com	06:41:57

Automotive

Motoring: Hyundai Reverses Policy on Settling Warranty Disputes New York Times	2013-12-07 01:47:04
EXCERPT: Excerpt: ‘Art of the Classic Car’ New York Times	2013-12-06 23:26:08
EXCERPT: Excerpt: ‘Strange but True Tales of Car Collecting’ New York Times	22:36:14
EXCERPT: Excerpt: ‘Mustang: Fifty Years’ New York Times	22:19:11
EXCERPT: Excerpt: ‘Hunt vs. Lauda: The Epic 1976 Formula 1 Season’ New York Times	22:04:52
Books: Reading for Enthusiasts of Every Level New York Times	21:39:59
Technology: On Alert for Red-Light Cameras New York Times	21:39:40
Around the Block: Something New, Something Old New York Times	21:37:03
Wheelies: The Shanghai Fog Edition New York Times	20:31:22
The 2014 Lexus LX 570: A Behemoth for a Modern Age New York Times	18:27:18

Culture

Grammy 2014 Snubs: Miley Cyrus Shut Out, Kanye West Comes Up Short, Lorde Lacks Best New Artist Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 16:21:50
2014 Grammy Nominations: Show Highlights (and the List of Nominees) Time.com	15:32:13
Grammy Nominations 2014: Show Highlights (and the List of Nominees) Time.com	15:32:13
In Carsen’s ‘Falstaff’ at the Met, Verdi Through a Postwar Lens New York Times	10:08:48
Robert D. Wachs, Comedy Club Owner, Dies at 73 New York Times	05:09:28
Best New Artist Nominees For 2014 Grammys Include Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Lorde Snubbed Yahoo.com	04:26:41
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Dominate Grammy Nominations New York Times	04:23:10
Jay Z Tops Grammy Nominations with 9 Time.com	04:19:44
Ahmed Fouad Negm, Dissident Poet of Egypt’s Underclass, Dies at 84 New York Times	03:27:31
Opera and Classical Music Listings for Dec. 6-12 New York Times	02:28:17

Entertainment

Harry's South Pole race curtailed; trek goes on Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:52:28
Like Strega Nona, Tomie dePaola's stories endure Yahoo.com	16:44:21
'La Traviata' closes La Scala's Verdi bicentennial Yahoo.com	16:38:05
Ohio auction features items from Nancy Drew author Yahoo.com	16:14:04
Danny Glover feted in Bahamas, recalls Mandela Yahoo.com	15:58:14
La Scala marks Verdi bicentennial with La Traviata Yahoo.com	15:47:00
2014 Grammy Nominations: Show Highlights (and the List of Nominees) Time.com	15:32:13
Grammy Nominations 2014: Show Highlights (and the List of Nominees) Time.com	15:32:13
Elton John challenges Russian gay ban from stage Yahoo.com	14:22:04
Nigella Lawson: A brand blemished but unbowed Yahoo.com	14:01:08

Life and Leisure

Sports-mad South Africa salutes Mandela "The Captain" Reuters	2013-12-07 12:50:32
Crashes between cars, horses a concern in U.S. Amish country Reuters	12:13:28
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $344 million for next week Reuters	07:35:43
Australia celebrates first same-sex marriages ahead of court challenge Reuters	05:18:09
T Magazine: In the Air | Wintery Solace New York Times	04:23:48
T Magazine: Now Online | The Holiday Issue New York Times	03:00:32
T Magazine: Editor’s Letter | Heart and Soul New York Times	02:31:00
T Magazine: Holiday Guide | Goods and Services New York Times	01:51:40
In rainy Washington, Obama lights national Christmas tree Reuters	01:23:31
T Magazine: Sign of the Times | Under the Spell of Old Restaurants New York Times	01:06:33

Americas

US citizen home after N Korea ordeal BBC news	2013-12-07 17:44:10
Snow, sleet, ice hit large swath of US Yahoo.com	17:32:03
War veteran detained by North Korea arrives in U.S. Yahoo.com	17:30:37
Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela Yahoo.com	17:22:29
Mandela's 1st township home shows lack of progress Yahoo.com	17:00:53
No sign of weekend thaw after deadly storm Yahoo.com	17:00:44
France increases its deployment in African nation Yahoo.com	16:48:54
Putin spokesman: customs union not discussed Yahoo.com	15:56:48
Nelson Mandela family: 'We have lost a great man' Yahoo.com	15:33:43
Snow, sleet, ice hits large swath of US Yahoo.com	14:27:57

Europe

France to ask EU to fund African military force Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:00:01
French reinforcements fan out in CAR BBC news	15:51:35
Storm kills four in Poland, power cut to 350,000 homes Yahoo.com	14:55:10
Air traffic glitch sparks big flight delays in UK Yahoo.com	14:11:29
UK airports hit by flight delays BBC news	12:25:31
Russia-Ukraine 'closer on gas price' BBC news	11:28:56
Putin spokesman: customs union not discussed Yahoo.com	11:04:49
Air traffic glitch sparks big air delays in UK Yahoo.com	10:24:14
Air traffic control glitch delays flights CNN	10:07:18
Many flights delayed at UK airports BBC news	09:55:02

Asia

US citizen home after N Korea ordeal BBC news	2013-12-07 17:44:10
Veteran Seized by North Korea During Tour Is Freed and Heads Back Home New York Times	17:21:27
In Afghanistan, Hagel Presses for Pact On Security, but Is Not Meeting Karzai New York Times	16:58:48
World must awaken to horror camps CNN	16:55:07
Hagel: Afghan minister says security pact to be signed CNN	16:53:52
India face Olympic expulsion - IOC BBC news	16:20:26
N Korea 'edits out dismissed uncle' BBC news	12:45:19
Thailand will help with any Rohingya investigation: PM Yahoo.com	12:22:58
US war veteran released from N.Korea as Biden visits frontier Yahoo.com	11:33:55
VIDEO: US citizen released by N Korea BBC news	11:28:51

Middle East

Egypt court cuts sentences against Islamist women Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:40:36
Air Traffic Control Problems Jam U.K. Airports Time.com	17:23:07
More French Troops Head to Central African Republic Time.com	17:07:38
Syrian Islamists seize Western-backed rebel bases: monitoring group Yahoo.com	16:31:21
Syrian airstrikes on rebel-held city kill 13 Yahoo.com	16:30:55
Qatar Pushes for Gulf Arab Inclusion in Iran Talks New York Times	16:28:04
Mandela’s Family: ‘We Have Lost A Great Man, A Son of The Soil’ Time.com	16:15:35
France Increasing Military Deployment in Central African Republic to 1,600 Troops Time.com	16:04:25
Hagel: Afghan Security Deal Will Be Signed Before End of the Year Time.com	15:26:23
Syrian Islamists Seize Western-Backed Rebel Bases: Monitoring Group New York Times	15:10:04

Africa

Egypt court cuts sentences against Islamist women Yahoo.com	2013-12-07 17:40:36
Mandela: icon, hero and flawed human Yahoo.com	17:38:00
Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela Yahoo.com	17:22:29
Czech premier not happy to attend Mandela funeral Yahoo.com	17:17:00
Mandela's 1st township home shows lack of progress Yahoo.com	17:00:53
France to ask EU to fund African military force Yahoo.com	17:00:01
South Africa prepares 10-day farewell for Mandela Yahoo.com	16:56:08
Few heirs apparent to Mandela's symbol of freedom Yahoo.com	16:33:51
No tears but grudging respect for Mandela in white Afrikaner enclave Yahoo.com	16:31:05
Fond memories in Brazil's Nelson Mandela favela Yahoo.com	16:09:56