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Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.

Blackhawks fall to Avalanche in shootout
DENVER - There's something about playing the Avalanche that makes the Blackhawks go the distance.

Blackhawks drop second straight game, in eighth round of shootout
Still searching for any solution to jump-start the Chicago Blackhawks' anemic power play, coach Joel Quenneville came up with a concept.

LeBron lights up Madison Square Garden as Cavaliers defeat Knicks
NEW YORK - LeBron James said the only thing occupying his thoughts Friday was winning at Madison Square Garden.

Correction: Rick Warren-Reader's Digest story
In a Nov. 4 story about the end of a publishing partnership between pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest, The Associated Press erroneously reported that subscriptions to the Purpose Driven Connection totaled 2,500 to 5,000 per month. Subscriptions were growing by 2,500 to 5,000 per month, a project editor said. A Reader's Digest spokesman declined to release figures but said subscriptions "fell far short of expectations."

Mosques step up security after Fort Hood rampage
U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.

Air travelers are feeling the squeeze
If your most recent flight felt crowded, it was.

Bam-boo!
Sean Bigley knows bamboo can be scary, the stuff of backyard nightmares.

Powerful warning: Button battery can look like a treat to a toddler
Maybe through the eyes of 18-month-old Shelby, the tiny button batteries for their jack-o'-lantern candles looked like cookies. Or cereal.

LeBron James left in a state of denial as final drive shut down at rim by Bulls' Noah and Deng
CLEVELAND - For much of his 27 minutes, 23 seconds Thursday night, Joakim Noah banged against the once-immovable force known as Shaquille O'Neal. That, despite O'Neal's aging status, can tire even the springiest of chickens.

The greening of Willis Tower: Rooftop gardens part of plan to improve efficiency
Growing up in the southwest suburbs, Sara Beardsley had a view of the Chicago skyline from her house. Today, she is transforming that skyline, but you won't find her work glorified on a $6 mug or gracing postcards.

Who you gonna call? The mouse hunters
Small and nimble, with bright eyes and big ears, the suspect made a dramatic early-morning appearance in the kitchen sink.

Cavaliers fall to Bulls in a close affair
After almost 48 minutes of basketball, it came down to just 4.3 seconds and the Cavaliers trailing the Chicago Bulls 86-85.

Gadgets: Verbatim SureFire, RockBuds earphones, Targus Lap Chill Mat
Bigger, better and faster is what you get from the new Verbatim SureFire portable hard drive.

Great breakup tips: Moving on
Don't pine over someone you've broken up with. It ended for a reason. Remember, you can love someone, you can miss someone, but you can still be better off without them. - Teena Hammond, Gomez, Corona, Calif.

Are you still stuck with your ex? What to do when your ex won't let you go
When married or in a long-term love relationship, the people involved tend to rely on one another in various ways. No matter how difficult the relationship, there are probably specific areas of support that they turned to each other for. Whether it was physical pleasure, a listening ear, financial support, or home and/or child care, there are a myriad of ways that couples depend on one another. When the marriage ends, this dynamic changes and each person has to find other sources of support to meet those needs.

Getting remarried etiquette then vs. now
If you're getting remarried, you may find yourself wondering what rules have changed since the last time you said, "I do." Here's a look at wedding etiquette then and now, with thanks to Elise Mac Adam, author of "Something New: Wedding Etiquette for Rule Breakers, Traditionalists, and Everyone in Between":

Magazine scene: Not your usual date
This month, Cosmpolitan magazine offers several low-key date alternatives for readers who are tired of frequenting high-priced nightclubs and venues.

Sexcetera: She woke up drunk in guy-pal's bed
Q: I recently went out to a bar and drank way too much. My girlfriends did not want to babysit me, so they called one of my good guy-friends to come get me. I have known him for years and trusted him completely. I woke up naked in his bed the following day. When I asked him what happened, he said that I was all over him and wanted sex really bad. I have had one-night stands, but let's just say that I am not attracted to him at all. Now I don't know what to do. My girlfriends said that I could barely walk when I left. I don't see how I could have been well enough for sex. On the other hand, I feel extremely guilty for thinking such a negative thing about a friend. Should I just try to forget about this and move on?