Storm rakes half of nation; Arkansas still dark

By KELLY P. KISSEL
Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - As a the muted ends of a powerful winter storm that has killed more than a dozen people plodded through the Northeast, many in Arkansas sought warmth and shelter against the cold prospect of life without electricity into the new year.

A Christmas Day blizzard dumped more

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Arizona sheriff aims to put armed posse at schools

PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona sheriff has announced plans to deploy an armed volunteer posse to protect Phoenix-area students in the wake of the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio tells KTVK-TV (http://bit.ly/WMVRwn) he has the authority to mobilize private citizens to fight crime but hasn't talked to

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Graceland exhibit explores Elvis-Hawaii connection

Graceland exhibit explores Elvis-Hawaii connection

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A new Graceland exhibit explores Elvis Presley's connection with the islands of Hawaii.

"Elvis' Hawaii: Concerts, Movies and More!" will open in conjunction with the Elvis 2013 Birthday Celebration on Jan. 8.

According to a news release from Elvis Presley Enterprises, the exhibit celebrates Elvis' love for Hawaii and the 40th

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Cyclones' Tuftee sets rib eating record

Cyclones' Tuftee sets rib eating record
Cyclones' Tuftee sets rib eating record
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Iowa State topped Tulsa in Thursday night's annual team party rib eating contest between the two AutoZone Liberty Bowl teams at AutoZone Park in Downtown Memphis.

MORE: Tulsa, Iowa State arrive in Memphis for Dec. 31 bowl game

Each team had to have a player down 20 ribs on a plate, the equivalent of two racks of

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Local leaders react to Fiscal Cliff talks

Local leaders react to Fiscal Cliff talks
Local leaders react to Fiscal Cliff talks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Falling off the so-called Fiscal Cliff could significantly impact Memphis according to local leaders.

 "There's so many things that would just really have a really damaging effect to our city," said Memphis Mayor A C Wharton. "All of the things we're doing to bring our city back would be placed in jeopardy."
 
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