http://www.newsvine.comNewsvine - Get Smarter Hereen-usCopyright 2012Sat, 4 Feb 2012 07:51:38 +0000Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:00:12 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314879-state-election-has-big-implications-for-all-indiahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314879-state-election-has-big-implications-for-all-indiaworld-newselectionindiaasuttar-pradeshSat, 4 Feb 2012 05:43:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Supporters of Mayawati, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, wave at her as she arrives to address an election rally at Ambedkarnagar, near Lucknow, India, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. India's biggest state, Uttar Pradesh, will be choosing its state assembly in elections starting next week. Mayawati, a former school teacher and leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party who uses only one name, has risen to the upper rungs of India's political landscape by tapping into the enormous voting base of dalits, who are at the bottom of Hinduism's caste structure. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)</p><p>Bahujan Samaj Party leaders seek the blessing of party leader Mayawati, right, as she leaves after addressing an election rally at Ambedkarnagar, near Lucknow, India, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. India's biggest state, Uttar Pradesh, will be choosing its state assembly in elections starting next week. Mayawati, a former school teacher and leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party who uses only one name, has risen to the upper rungs of India's political landscape by tapping into the enormous voting base of dalits, who are at the bottom of Hinduism's caste structure. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314298-popular-character-actor-ben-gazzara-dies-in-nyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314298-popular-character-actor-ben-gazzara-dies-in-nyus-newsusnew-york-cityobitben-gazzarabig-lebowski"gazzarahot-tin-roof"brick-pollittSat, 4 Feb 2012 03:47:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2011 file photo, actor Ben Gazzara attends The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards gala in New York. Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in films, on television and on Broadway in the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," has died at age 81. Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados said Gazzara died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Manhattan after being in hospice care with cancer. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)</p><p>FILE - In this 1968 file photo originally released by United Artists, actor Ben Gazzara portrays Sgt. Angelo in a scene from "The Bridge at Remagen." Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in films, on television and on Broadway in the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," has died at age 81. Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados said Gazzara died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Manhattan after being in hospice care with cancer. (AP Photo/United Artists, file)</p><p>FILE - In this 1965 file photo, actor Ben Gazzara poses with dancers Sandy Garrett, left, and Victoria Scruton while filming an episode of the TV series "Run for Your Life," in Los Angeles. Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in films, on television and on Broadway in the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," has died at age 81. Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados said Gazzara died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Manhattan after being in hospice care with cancer. (AP Photo, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315252-un-afghan-civilian-deaths-in-war-hit-5-year-highhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315252-un-afghan-civilian-deaths-in-war-hit-5-year-highworld-newsascasualtiescivilian-casualtiescivilianafghan-civilianSat, 4 Feb 2012 06:59:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315152-prosecutors-wont-seek-death-for-microwave-killinghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315152-prosecutors-wont-seek-death-for-microwave-killingus-newsusdeathmicrowavesacramento-countySat, 4 Feb 2012 06:39:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315002-rest-of-tv-world-idolizing-nfls-appeal-to-viewershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315002-rest-of-tv-world-idolizing-nfls-appeal-to-viewersus-newsnfltvsuper-bowlnew-york-giantsnew-england-patriotsSat, 4 Feb 2012 06:09:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315100-bynum-bryant-lead-lakers-past-nuggets-93-89http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10315100-bynum-bryant-lead-lakers-past-nuggets-93-89sportsnbalakerskobe-bryantlos-angeles-lakersnuggetsdenver-nuggetsandrew-bynumSat, 4 Feb 2012 06:27:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl argues with official Bill Kennedy (55) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum (17) goes up for a shot against Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25), from Russia, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) drives past Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8), from Italy, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314938-pats-giants-kickers-wandered-onto-super-bowl-pathhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314938-pats-giants-kickers-wandered-onto-super-bowl-pathsportsnflsuper-bowlbowlaccidentalkickersSat, 4 Feb 2012 05:53:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski practices an onside kick on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski walks across the field during practice on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)</p><p>FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2011, file photo, New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) kicks a field goal during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. Patriots' Zoltan Mesko is holds the ball. The Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)</p><p>New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>New York Giants' Lawrence Tynes poses in a reporters outfit during a media availability, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. Teammate Zak DeOssie is in the background. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314848-mother-of-slain-actress-settles-suit-with-spectorhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314848-mother-of-slain-actress-settles-suit-with-spectorus-newsusphil-spectorspectorSat, 4 Feb 2012 05:40:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314900-small-moves-add-up-in-commercial-spacehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314900-small-moves-add-up-in-commercial-spacescienceleapalanspaceflightventuresonly-on-msnbc-comboyle'salan-boylesclearallSat, 4 Feb 2012 05:12:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Commercial ventures have been taking lots of small steps toward the next giant leap in spaceflight — and the federal government is helping them out.</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314890-blue-jackets-snap-skid-beat-ducks-in-othttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314890-blue-jackets-snap-skid-beat-ducks-in-otsportsnhljacketsducksblue-jacketscolumbus-blue-jacketsanaheim-ducksderick-brassardSat, 4 Feb 2012 05:45:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Anaheim Ducks left wing Niklas Hagman, center, of Finland, passes the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Marc Methot, left, and left wing Vaclav Prospal, of the Czech Republic, put pressure on him during the first period of their NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Anaheim Ducks right wing Teemu Selanne, of Finland, celebrates his second goal during the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Anaheim Ducks right wing Teemu Selanne, left, of Finland, smiles after scoring on Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Curtis Sanford during the first period of their NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Rick Nash battle for the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler, top, trips over Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Colton Gillies during the first period of their NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Anaheim Ducks center Nick Bonino, right, falls as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman John Moore eyes the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314864-giants-jerry-reese-on-the-gm-rollercoaster-ridehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/04/10314864-giants-jerry-reese-on-the-gm-rollercoaster-ridesportsnflsuper-bowlgiantsbowlreeseSat, 4 Feb 2012 05:42:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Kyle Weaver, of Elwood, Ind., poses for a photo in front of a hotel displaying a likeness of the Vince Lombardi Trophy Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>People crowd the streets through Super Bowl Village on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314606-iginla-scores-flames-beat-blackhawks-3-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314606-iginla-scores-flames-beat-blackhawks-3-1sportsnhlblackhawksflameschicago-blackhawkscalgary-flamesjarome-iginlaSat, 4 Feb 2012 04:51:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery, right, follows the puck as teammate Nick Leddy checks Calgary Flames' Krys Kolanos during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)</p><p>Chicago Blackhawks' Viktor Stalberg (25) from Sweden, collides with Calgary Flames' Olli Jokinen (13), from Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)</p><p>Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, from Finland, uses his shoulder to stop a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Calgary, Alberta., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)</p><p>Chicago Blackhawks' Bryan Bickell (29) is sent to the ice by Calgary Flames' Cory Sarich (6) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)</p><p>Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane, center, is caught between Calgary Flames' Jay Bouwmeester, left, and goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, from Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)</p><p>Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery (30) stops the puck between his pads as Calgary Flames' Jarome Iginla, left, chases a rebound and Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314576-stevens-portrait-unveiled-at-alaska-state-museumhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314576-stevens-portrait-unveiled-at-alaska-state-museumus-newsusted-stevensportraitstevens'alaska-state-museumSat, 4 Feb 2012 04:46:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Gov. Sean Parnell and Catherine Stevens stand next to a portrait of the late-U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens at the Alaska State Museum on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Juneau, Alaska. The crowd overflowed from the exhibit hall, and a video honoring Stevens, made for the occasion, played in the background. Catherine Stevens, Stevens' widow, said the family wanted to offer thanks "for bringing him home to the state." (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10313376-army-orders-court-martial-in-wikileaks-casehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10313376-army-orders-court-martial-in-wikileaks-caseus-newspoliticsuswikileaksmanningSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:19:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this file photo taken Dec. 22, 2011, Army Pfc. Bradley Manning is escorted from a courthouse in Fort Meade, Md. An Army officer has ordered a court-martial, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 for Manning, a low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314368-no-23-north-carolina-women-beat-virginia-64-56http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314368-no-23-north-carolina-women-beat-virginia-64-56sportstop-25womens-college-basketballvirginianorth-carolinancarolinachay-shegogcandace-woodSat, 4 Feb 2012 04:04:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314395-pierce-allen-carry-celtics-past-knicks-91-89http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314395-pierce-allen-carry-celtics-past-knicks-91-89sportsnbacelticsknicksboston-celticsnew-york-knickspaul-pierceray-allenSat, 4 Feb 2012 04:10:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Boston Celtics' Ray Allen looks for an opening around New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo drives past New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) and Iman Shumpert look to an official after a foul was called on the Knicks during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) and New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler (6) watch a 3-point shot by Pierce during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (9) and New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler eye a loose ball during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) and Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo eye a loose ball during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p><p>Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo uses an ice pack after being hit in the eye during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Boston on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314352-pacers-tops-mavs-for-1st-win-in-dallas-in-8-yearshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314352-pacers-tops-mavs-for-1st-win-in-dallas-in-8-yearssportsnbamaverickspacersindiana-pacerspaul-georgeSat, 4 Feb 2012 04:00:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Dallas Mavericks' Rodrigue Beaubois (3), of Guadeloupe, dunks as Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger (33) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, goes up for a shot as Indiana Pacers' Louis Amundson, left, and Tyler Hansbrough (50) look on in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Dallas Mavericks' Brendan Haywood (33) drives against Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Indiana Pacers' David West (21) reacts to a call by an official in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Dallas Mavericks' Ian Mahinmi (28), of France, prepares to dunk as Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough (50) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Dallas Mavericks' Delonte West (13) goes up for a shot against Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert left, as Pacers' Danny Granger (33) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Dallas Mavericks' Jason Terry (31) strips the ball away from Indiana Pacers' David West (21) as the Mavericks' Lamar Odom looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314312-keith-urban-makes-return-from-vocal-surgeryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314312-keith-urban-makes-return-from-vocal-surgeryentertainmentuspeopleurbankeith-urbanSat, 4 Feb 2012 03:51:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, country singer Keith Urban performs during the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Urban returned to the stage during The Grand Ole Opry on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, his first public appearance since he had vocal surgery to remove a polyp from a vocal cord last November. He played three songs and an encore. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, file)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10312800-prosecutors-wont-charge-cyclist-lance-armstronghttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10312800-prosecutors-wont-charge-cyclist-lance-armstrongus-newscyclingdopinglance-armstrongarmstrongFri, 3 Feb 2012 22:05:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this July 17, 2009, file phot, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong reacts as he answers questions of reporters prior to the start of the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) with start in Vittel and finish in Colmar, central France. (AP Photo/Bas Czerwinski, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2011, file photo American cyclist Lance Armstrong prepares for a fundraising ride through the streets of Brisbane, Australia. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2011, file photo, former cycling champion Lance Armstrong smiles during a news conference at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 7, 2005, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, rides through the countryside during the sixth stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Troyes and Nancy, eastern France. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 24, 2005, file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, signals seven for his seventh straight win in the Tour de France cycling race, as he pedals during the 21st and final stage of the race between Corbeil-Essonnes, south of Paris, and the French capital. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 23, 2005 file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, crosses the finish line to win the 20th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a 55.5-kilometer (34.5-mile) individual time trial looping around north of Saint-Etienne, central France. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 25, 2004 file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, rides down the Champs Elysees avenue past U.S. flags during the 20th and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau, southeast of Paris, and the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Franck Prevel, File)</p><p>FILE - In this July 22, 2004, file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)</p><p>CORRECTS YEAR OF FILE PHOTO TO 2004, NOT, 2005 - FILE - In this July 22, 2004, file photo, overall leader Lance Armstrong reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps. Federal prosecutors said, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, they are closing a criminal investigation of Armstrong and will not charge him over allegations the seven-time Tour de France winner used performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314281-durant-scores-36-as-thunder-beat-grizzlies-101-94http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314281-durant-scores-36-as-thunder-beat-grizzlies-101-94sportsnbawestern-conferencegrizzliesmemphis-grizzliesthunderoklahoma-city-thunderkevin-durantSat, 4 Feb 2012 03:40:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo (32) shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Daequan Cook (14) and guard James Harden, right, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p><p>Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay, center, shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9), of the Republic of Congo, and forward Kevin Durant (35) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314167-2-more-nfl-concussion-lawsuits-filed-in-phillyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314167-2-more-nfl-concussion-lawsuits-filed-in-phillyus-newsusnflplayerlawsuitsconcussionsSat, 4 Feb 2012 03:18:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314228-halak-makes-22-saves-in-blues-1-0-win-over-kingshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/02/03/10314228-halak-makes-22-saves-in-blues-1-0-win-over-kingssportsnhlblueskingslos-angeles-kingslouis-bluesjaroslav-halakjamie-langenbrunnerSat, 4 Feb 2012 03:33:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Blues' goalie Jaroslav Halak (41), of Slovakia, blocks a shot by Los Angeles Kings' Jarret Stoll (28) in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Blues' T. J. Oshie (74) and Los Angeles Kings' Colin Fraser (24) battle for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Blues' Barret Jackman (5) gets around Los Angeles Kings' Mike Richards (10) in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)</p><p>St. Louis Blues' Scott Nichol (12) and Los Angeles Kings' Colin Fraser (24) battle for a loose puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in St. Louis. 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