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Give Thanks For Delicious Football Matchups

Football, turkey and pumpkin pie. The holiday tradition continues with this year's matchups, including two division rivalries. Green Bay takes on Detroit, the Raiders battle the Cowboys, and the Steelers take on defending champions, the Ravens.

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Politics

New IRS Rules Would Lessen Influence Of Social Welfare Groups

The Obama administration is pushing new regulations that will make it harder for so-called "social welfare" tax-exempt groups to influence elections.

New IRS Rules Would Lessen Influence Of Social Welfare Groups

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Middle East

Syrian Regime, Opposition Groups To Start Peace Talks In January

Newly announced talks on ending the conflict in Syria will bring together representatives of the Syrian government and opposition groups. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced that the talks would convene on Jan. 22.

Syrian Regime, Opposition Groups To Start Peace Talks In January

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Politics

Angst Over Health Law Leaves Obama, Democrats In Congress Divided

The strains caused by the botched Affordable Care Act roll out have made the president's already challenging relationships with Congress even more problematic.

Angst Over Health Law Leaves Obama, Democrats In Congress Divided

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Asia

U.S. Ramps Up Aid As Naval Carrier Arrives In Philippines

Although the death toll from the typhoon disaster in the Philippines is still uncertain, it is known that hundreds of thousands of people are homeless, lacking food, water and even basic shelter. Just over a week after Typhoon Haiyan struck, the U.S. aid effort has now kicked into higher gear with the arrival off of the carrier USS George Washington and its support ships off the coast of the worst hit area, the island of Leyte.

U.S. Ramps Up Aid As Naval Carrier Arrives In Philippines

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Politics

First Numbers From Health Exchange Expected To Be Low

The administration is expected to report on the number of Americans who have signed up for health insurance on the federal exchange this week.

First Numbers From Health Exchange Expected To Be Low

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Asia

Chinese Communist Party Meeting Promises Big, Yet Vague, Changes

China's Communist Party wrapped up a four-day meeting Tuesday that could herald big changes for the nation's economy. The meeting carries the soporific title The Third Plenary of the 18th Central Committee. But historically, a third plenary has meant transformational reforms.

Chinese Communist Party Meeting Promises Big, Yet Vague, Changes

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Typhoon Haiyan Devastates The Philippines

Devastation, Looting In The Philippines After Deadly Typhoon

In the Philippines, thousands are feared dead after Super Typhoon Haiyan struck last week. The destruction from the typhoon, one of the most forceful to make landfall, is enormous.

Devastation, Looting In The Philippines After Deadly Typhoon

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White House Releases Long-Awaited Rules On Mental Health

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White House Releases Long-Awaited Rules On Mental Health

The rules require most health insurance plans to provide the same coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment as they do for other types of ailments. Coverage also has expanded under the Affordable Care Act, but not everyone benefits.

White House Releases Long-Awaited Rules On Mental Health

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Business

Twitter Ups Share Price Ahead Of IPO

Twitter is expected to begin selling shares to the public on Thursday. The company raised its price range to $23 to $25 per share Monday amid strong interest in the IPO. In just a few years, Twitter has influenced politics, language and the media, but it has yet to turn a profit. The company's executives believe that will change as it grabs a significant share of mobile advertising revenue.

Twitter Ups Share Price Ahead Of IPO

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Federal Appeals Court Stays Ruling Against NYPD Stop-And-Frisk

The court also removed Judge Shira Scheindlin from the case, saying she violated the appearance of impartiality, among other reasons.

Federal Appeals Court Stays Ruling Against NYPD Stop-And-Frisk

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National Security

Global Internet Infrastructure Makes It Hard To Reel In Spying

The NSA has apparently figured out a secret way to tap into the links between Internet users and Google and Yahoo data centers overseas. The companies say they didn't give the NSA permission, and they are angry. Because the data centers are located outside the United States, the NSA may not be bound by the same laws that govern domestic surveillance. The case shows how difficult it is for policymakers and legislators to oversee NSA surveillance activities.

Global Internet Infrastructure Makes It Hard To Reel In Spying

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Medicinal Laughs: Could 'Daily Show' Sour Millennials On ACA?

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Medicinal Laughs: Could 'Daily Show' Sour Millennials On ACA?

Jon Stewart's news-driven comedy show has mined many a joke from the Affordable Care Act's rocky rollout. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans spoke with All Things Considered's Audie Cornish about whether the mockery could have a real impact on younger viewers' responses to the health care law.

Medicinal Laughs: Could 'Daily Show' Sour Millennials On ACA?

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Politics

Obama Invokes Romneycare Success, Rollout Trouble In Boston Speech

President Obama traveled to Boston Wednesday, where he spoke at Fanueil Hall about the Affordable Care Act. The site of his speech is significant as the hall where then-governor Mitt Romney signed the state's health law, which was the model for the federal plan. Like Obamacare, the Massachusetts plan had a rocky rollout. Its an analogy the president touts, though one that only goes so far.

Obama Invokes Romneycare Success, Rollout Trouble In Boston Speech

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Economy

Fed, Citing A Still-Struggling Economy, Will Keep Buying Bonds

Federal Reserve policymakers wrapped up their two-day October meeting Wednesday by announcing that they will maintain the Fed's $85 billion per month bond purchase program. The central bank's statement said that conditions in the labor market have "improved" and inflation is modest. But, in explaining the decision to maintain the stimulus, the statement pointed to a slowing housing market and said that fiscal policy is "restraining economic growth."

Fed, Citing A Still-Struggling Economy, Will Keep Buying Bonds

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