Republican Sen. McConnell rules out more taxes in U.S. fiscal fight

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday ruled out raising tax revenues on top of the tax hike on the wealthy in the "fiscal cliff" deal, and said the full focus must now be on spending cuts to curb U.S. deficits.But Democrats said they would push for a "balanced" approach of more tax revenue from the rich as well as spending reductions as Congress headed toward another...

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Kings beat Raptors 105-96 to halt Toronto's win streak at ACC at five games

TORONTO - DeMarcus Cousins poured in 31 points and grabbed 20 rebounds to lift the Sacramento Kings to a 105-96 victory over the Raptors on Friday, handing Toronto its first loss at home in six games.Kyle Lowry scored 24 points to top the Raptors (12-21), who've lost just twice in 10 games.Alan Anderson added 20 points, DeMar DeRozan finished with 14, Jose Calderon had 13 points and just three assists,...

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Notre Dame women shock No. 1 UConn 73-72

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Skylar Diggins and Notre Dame just seem to have Connecticut's number.The Irish have turned one of the best rivalries in women's basketball into a one-sided affair lately, winning five of the past six meetings.The senior All-American scored 19 points hitting big shot after big shot in the second half to lift fifth-ranked Notre Dame to a 73-72 victory over the top-ranked Huskies...

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Kelly wants Notre Dame keeping bar at title height

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Win or lose, Notre Dame's Brian Kelly doesn't want his team aiming any lower than the national championship game in the future.Kelly said Sunday "it's unacceptable for the standard to be any less than being back here again." First things first, his top-ranked Fighting Irish will face No. 2 Alabama Monday night hoping for their first national title since 1988.Kelly has...

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Study Validates Elastic Resistance is Effective in Achieving Muscle Hypertrophy, Announces Performance Health

Recent study shows that strength training with elastic bands and tubing is as effective as machine-based strength training.Akron, OH (PRWEB) January 08, 2013Despite the affordability, versatility, portability and popularity of elastic resistance exercise, there has been debate over its use for increasing muscle hypertrophy and strength. This debate persists despite several studies finding that elastic...

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Global economy: U.S. and China leave feeble Europe in their wake

Complete Auto Loans is happy to announce 25 new approvals for consumers needing bad credit auto loans financing.Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) January 08, 2013For most consumers, taking advantage of a great deal or opportunity is great anytime. With yearly specials and discounts in full bloom, Complete Auto Loans is happy to announce even more approvals for car owners needing financing for bad credit auto loans.Drivers...

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Complete Auto Loans Announces 25 New Approvals for Consumers Needing Bad Credit Auto Loans Financing

Complete Auto Loans is happy to announce 25 new approvals for consumers needing bad credit auto loans financing. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) January 08, 2013 For most consumers, taking advantage of a great deal or opportunity is great anytime. With yearly specials and discounts in full bloom, Complete Auto Loans is happy to announce even more approvals for car owners needing financing for bad credit auto...

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Riches in niches: U.S. cops, in-flight movies may be model for Panasonic survival

TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp's answer to the brutal onslaught on its TV sales may be in a product the Japanese firm launched 17 years ago and which is a must-have for U.S. police cars.Two thirds of the 420,000 patrol cars in the United States are equipped with the company's rugged Toughbook computers, and Panasonic chief Kazuhiro Tsuga sees the niche product as a model for how the sprawling conglomerate...

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Anderson scores career-high 27 points, but Raptors lose 104-92 to Thunder

TORONTO - Russell Westbrook scored 23 points and Kevin Durant added 22 of his own to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder over Toronto 104-96 on Sunday, handing the Raptors their second straight loss after they had won eight of nine.Alan Anderson scored a career-high 27 points — 19 of them in the second quarter — to top Toronto (12-22). Amir Johnson finished with 19 points and nine rebounds. Jose Calderon...

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PGA Tour's season opener delayed again

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — For those who think the PGA Tour season never ends, here's a new twist: This one can't get started.The season-opening Tournament of Champions was postponed for the second straight day because of gusts that topped 40 mph and made it impossible to play golf. Unlike the previous day when 24 players managed to tee off, no one hit a shot Saturday on the Plantation Course at Kapalua."We...

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