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Instant Analysis - UConn Beats Irish In 2 OTs

If Charlie Weis wasn't in trouble before, he is now. Connecticut beat the Irish in a double overtime thriller, but the real story is the Notre Dame coaching situation. The CFN writers give their thoughts on all the craziness...

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Hand-wringing

For a nation not particularly known for its moral qualms - it once hailed a head-butting footballer as a hero - the French feel surprisingly chastened about their questionable qualification for next year's World Cup. Reactions...

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14. Cantona slams Henry and coach Domenech

MARSEILLE: Former French international Eric Cantona launched a stinging attack on national coach Raymond Domenech on Friday following France’s controversial qualification for the 2010 World Cup. “I think that Raymond Domenech...

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Henry should have been punched by cheated Irish, suggests Eric Cantona

Manchester United hero Eric Cantona has sensationally suggested he would have punched Thierry Henry if he was Irish, after the striker's infamous handball set up France's winning goal in their 2-1 aggregate play-off win over...

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Butler Symphony House Tour gives glimpse of county noteworthy homes

By Karen Kane, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The home of Michael and Jennifer Nanni showcases attention to historic detail. The 20th annual Butler Symphony House Tour serves dual purposes: raising money for a "note"-worthy...

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Hitler was no idiot, says secret report

Adolf Hitler: "He is not an idiot but rather a very cunning demagogue." (AFP) A rarely seen French secret report on Adolf Hitler is among thousands of documents on 1920s Germany that are about to emerge from obscurity as part...

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The Demilitarization of the American Presidency

Paris, November 17, 2009 -- I was very struck watching television coverage of President Barack Obama on his Asian travels. On his arrivals and departure from the cities he visited, he descended and ascended the landing...

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Napoleon's wife ignited French love-affair with Bordeaux

John Abbott France's love-affair with Bordeaux was started by Napoleon's wife Josephine, a new exhibition has revealed. The Daily Telegraph reports that a 13,286-bottle wine list belonging to Empress Josephine, discovered after...

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'New Moon' over bite

Twilight,” which was about a girl and a vampire who don’t hook up, is totally different from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” which is about a girl, a vampire and a werewolf who don’t hook up. And it’s not at all like the next...

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Bronze items help net $2.3M in sale

Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:29 PM PST A massive estate sale to auction off the belongings of late Harbor Island philanthropist Elizabeth Colyear Vincent brought in $2.3 million. The top items from the Nov. 8...

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