The unfamiliar sights were in abundance as the Washington Wizards attempted to no longer be the NBA’s only winless team . But no amount of exuberance, extra effort and impassioned play could prevent them from an all-too-familiar result. New York Knicks all-star forward Carmelo Anthony gave Wizards reserve Trevor Booker an elbow to the face, then knocked down a decisive three-point shot with 15.9 seconds remaining as the Wizards lost, 99-96 , at Verizon Center. Read full article > >

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Wizards vs. Knicks: Carmelo Anthony’s 37 points, late three-pointer propel New York past Washington, 99-96

Manager Andre Villas-Boas says Chelsea gave their critics a “slap in the face” by reaching the Champions League knockout phase with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Valencia.

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Villas-Boas hits back at critics

A Michigan plan to replace state employees at a veterans’ facility with contract workers highlights the difficulty of outsourcing in the face of strained budgets.

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Working for Less: As States Shift to Contract Workers, Savings Are Not Clear-Cut

A member of staff at a Chinese restaurant in north Belfast is struck in the face with a gun during an armed robbery.

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Man hit with gun during robbery

In the face of sexual harassment allegations.

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Gloria Cain To Speak Publicly

Fresh shelling is heard in the Libyan city of Sirte as interim authority forces prepare to renew their offensive in the face of fierce resistance.

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Libya troops renew Sirte assault

Sirens urged residents of Minot, North Dakota, to evacuate in the face of major flooding as water began flowing over the city’s dikes, which are leaking in places.

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Sirens sound as water tops N.D. dikes

Kiss of death? Former Vice President Al Gore posted a note on his blog praising GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s stance on climate change. “While other Republicans are running from the truth, he is sticking to his guns in the face of the…

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Gore: Romney Right on Climate Change

A 36-year-old cyclist from Brighton who punched a man in the face after he opened a car door in his path is jailed for 18 months.

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Cyclist jailed for grocer killing

Anne Sinclair, wife of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has joined the unhappy club of wives standing by their man in the face of a crescendo of tales of sexual betrayal.

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The Saturday Profile: Backing Her Man With Impressive Resources

Parents at a Borders primary school consider paying for a teacher out of their own pockets in the face of anticipated cuts.

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Parents ponder paying for teacher

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Parents ponder paying for teacher

In the face of evidence that jam-packed stores encourage sales, retailers are redesigning their space to stuff in more displays.

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Stuff Piled in the Aisle? It’s There to Get You to Spend More

The United States, which long supported Yemen’s president, even in the face of recent protests, has shifted positions.

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U.S. Shifts to Seek Removal of Yemen’s Leader, an Ally

A scary attention to pay attention in the stands: An Atlanta Braves minor league manager has lost an eye after he was hit in the face by a line drive at a spring-training game. Luis Salazar was standing at the top of the dugout when the ball hit him….

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Braves Coach Salazar Loses Eye