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Brady, Manning vie to prove who's 'elite' QB now

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- He was always being compared to someone. That's what happens when you're the youngest son of a great quarterback and the baby brother of an even better one. It wasn't until he compared himself to Tom Brady, though, that people began taking Eli Manning seriously....

Defense will carry Giants over Patriots again

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- In this new NFL age of throw first and throw again, it's easy to forget to first rule of football: Defense wins championships....

Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning - Eli, and Peyton, too....

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Bogart's son opens film festival at Smithsonian

WASHINGTON (AP) -- That famous movie line, "Here's looking at you, kid," will have time to echo in the halls of the Smithsonian this weekend as the son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall opens the first film festival at the National Mall's new movie theater....

Goodell says league expanding prime time games

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time....

Bee Gee Robin Gibb says his health has improved

LONDON (AP) -- Bee Gee star Robin Gibb says he is making a strong recovery and putting on weight after suffering from a serious illness....
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...Winter Storm Possible for Central Rockies and Adjacent Plains Thursday through Saturday...

A Pacific system is forecast to bring a significant winter storm to the central Rockies and adjacent Great Plains from Thursday through Saturday. Heavy snowfall (locally in excess of one foot) is possible across eastern Colorado, southeast Wyoming, northwest Kansas, and Nebraska. Strong winds will accompany the snow, leading to reduced visibilities under one half mile at times. Near blizzard and impossible travel conditions may develop across the region. Be prepared before the storm arrives.

...Winter Weather to Impact Northwest Washington State through Wednesday Morning...

Heavy snow will continue in the high terrain of northwest Washington as a cold front sweeps across the region. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches are expected in the northern Cascades above 3,000 feet by Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, 6 to 11 inches are possible in the Olympics. Winter weather will make travel difficult in the passes at times. Meanwhile, rain is expected in the lower elevations, including the Seattle and Olympia metro areas.

...High Surf Warnings and Advisories are in Effect for the Hawaiian Islands...

A strong area of high pressure to the northeast of the Hawaiian Islands is bringing windy conditions and high surf to the islands. Waves reaching up to 35 feet in height are possible in some areas. Wave activity will peak overnight tonight, and then subside over the next couple of days. The public is being urged to stay away from the shoreline until the dangerous conditions have ended.

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