Steelers clinch playoff berth after home defeat by Jets
Steelers fall 22 17 at Heinz Field but secure a postseason spot through NFL tiebreakers. Ryan Clark laments missed plays as Pittsburgh slips into a first place tie with Baltimore at 10 4 with two games left. If they win both, they claim the AFC North.
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Unemployed seek extended benefits as Obama extends aid
Kimberly Smith in Cleveland holds her unemployment extension form amid relief that President Obama signed tax-cut legislation restoring a 99 week maximum and renewing federal programs. The measure affects those out of work 26 to 99 weeks, varying by state, with Ohio at 99 weeks and others at shorter limits. The extension aims to clothe families, cover heat, and prevent foreclosures while job prospects remain uneven.
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West Coast Storm Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Fears
A Pacific storm walloped Southern California with up to seven inches of rain causing minor flooding and mudslides. Forecasters warn rainfall could reach 20 inches in isolated spots by Wednesday, with more rain expected through Christmas Day. Kern County declared an emergency as the system roars across the state, triggering traffic accidents and race cancellations.
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