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A Phiten necklace flies around the neck of Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Chris Narveson as he throws during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

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Simon Says

Baseball's New Bling Is Made For Believers

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Baseball's New Bling Is Made For Believers

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President Obama waves to the crowd after speaking at a GM plant Friday in Michigan. Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak visited the plant to promote a free trade agreement.

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Business

In Michigan, Obama Drives Home Free Trade Deal

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In Michigan, Obama Drives Home Free Trade Deal

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An air traffic controller monitors flights in July at the Denver International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is planning to modernize its traffic control system, but has faced a number of obstacles.

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National

'NextGen' Air Traffic System Has Yet To Take Off

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'NextGen' Air Traffic System Has Yet To Take Off

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As the Chicago Cubs' Moises Alou made a leaping attempt at a pop foul during the National League Championship Series, Steve Bartman (in Cubs cap and dark sweater) was among the fans reaching for the ball. While one image suggests he acted alone, the second photo tells another story.

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Being Bartman: 'Catching Hell' Tells Cubs Fan's Story

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Anthony Braxton has just released the recording of his fifth opera, Trillium E.

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Music Interviews

Anthony Braxton: A Grand Thinker Of American Music

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Anthony Braxton: A Grand Thinker Of American Music

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Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain gestures during a speech at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7.

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Herman Cain

The Difference, Herman Cain Says, Is 'Substance'

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The Difference, Herman Cain Says, Is 'Substance'

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An alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the U.S., Adel al-Jubeir (shown here in 2004), may have been motivated by tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, but also could underscore an internal power struggle.

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Middle East

WikiLeaks Cable Hints At Motive For Alleged Iran Plot

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WikiLeaks Cable Hints At Motive For Alleged Iran Plot

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The Daily Racing Form is the newspaper of the thoroughbred industry. The first one was published in Chicago on Nov. 17, 1894. The Keeneland racetrack in Lexington, Ky., holds a vast collection and is attempting to establish a digital archive.

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117 Years Of Race Stats Put To Pasture At The Track

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White Star Line heir J. Bruce Ismay was one of 325 men to survive the sinking of the Titanic.

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Titanic: Voyage To The Past

'How To Survive The Titanic,' And Sink Your Reputation

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'How To Survive The Titanic,' And Sink Your Reputation

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Evanescence's self-titled third album is out this week.

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Music Interviews

Evanescence: Thrashing Guitars, Angelic Vocals

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Evanescence: Thrashing Guitars, Angelic Vocals

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The Picture Show

A Woman Of Photos And Firsts, Ruth Gruber At 100

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A Woman Of Photos And Firsts, Ruth Gruber At 100

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