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Rocket man fails to fly from Morocco to Spain

A Swiss adventurer has gone down in the Atlantic while trying to fly from Morocco to Spain on jet-powered wings. A rescue helicopter has pulled him from the water and he appears to be unhurt.

  Israel approves 10-month settlement freeze

Obama to speak Tuesday on Afghanistan policy

  President Barack Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

U.S. sets climate target ahead of summit

Stocks rise after slew of economic reports

  Stocks climbed Wednesday following a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.

Jobs, spending data hint at recovery

PFT’s Picks: Happy Thanksgivings for Pack, ’Boys, Giants

Each week, ProFootballTalk.com’s Mike Florio and Gregg Rosenthal will break down and pick the winners of each NFL game. See their Week 12 picks.

Kobe scores 34, Lakers rule Knicks in paint

Surprise! Donny claims ‘Dancing’ crown

Donny Osmond rode perfect scores in his final two dances and overwhelming fan support to the “Dancing With the Stars” championship, beating out the technically better Mya for the mirror ball trophy.

Donny says ‘Dancing’ victory worth the pain

Being thankful ... you’re not like mom and dad

For all the fractured family dynamics a Thanksgiving gathering can expose, there are lessons to be learned about love, both by your partner and by you.

NYT: Medical debt spurs more bankruptcies

Cosmic Log: Science by the book

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Your guide to the latest, greatest science books for kids and grownups, just in time for holiday giving.

Shuttle heads homeward from space station

Americans search for cheap Thanksgiving trips

  Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights.

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