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Egyptian protesters chant anti-Muslim Brotherhood slogans as they attend a rally in Tahrir Square, in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Egypt's opposition has called for a major rally Friday in Cairo's Tahrir Square, where some demonstrators have camped out in tents since last week to protest decrees that President Mohammed Morsi issued to grant himself sweeping powers. Hundreds gathered in the plaza for traditional Friday prayers, then broke into chants of "The people want to bring down the regime!" ó echoing the refrain of the Arab Spring revolts, but this time against a democratically elected leader. Other cities around Egypt braced for similar protests.(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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A demonstrator holds a sign with a noose attached in Tahrir Square, where liberal and secular parties are holding major protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's latest decrees granting himself almost complete powers and allowing a rushed constitution to be presented for a vote, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Sign in Arabic reads, "the blood of the martyrs, Muslim Christian, will be revenged and we will never leave their murderers." (AP Photo/Thomas Hartwell)

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An Egyptian protesters holds a cross and a Quran as he chants anti-Muslim Brotherhood slogans at an opposition rally in Tahrir Square, in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Egypt's opposition has called for a major rally Friday in Cairo's Tahrir Square, where some demonstrators have camped out in tents since last week to protest decrees that President Mohammed Morsi issued to grant himself sweeping powers. Hundreds gathered in the plaza for traditional Friday prayers, then broke into chants of "The people want to bring down the regime!" ó echoing the refrain of the Arab Spring revolts, but this time against a democratically elected leader. Other cities around Egypt braced for similar protests. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Egyptian protesters chant anti-Muslim Brotherhood slogans as they attend a rally in Tahrir Square, in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) makes a catch for a touchdown as New Orleans Saints Saints middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) defends during the first half of an NFL game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-13. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Beth Haim, established on Curacao in the 1650s and thought to be one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the Western Hemisphere, is a landmark in danger. Steady erosion that is considered unstoppable is leaving headstones pockmarked and inscriptions faded. (Associated Press)

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Georg Friedrich Handel debuted his “Messiah” oratorio in Dublin on April 13, 1741. Since then, the first part of the work praising the birth of Jesus has become a cherished American Christmas tradition.

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Protesters shout anti-Israeli slogans during a protest outside the Israeli Embassy in Bucharest, Romania, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Palestinians, along with other members of Romania's Muslim community, staged a protest against the latest Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

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Egyptian protesters clash with security forces near Tahrir Square in Cairo on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Egyptian protesters sit next to tents in Tahrir Square in Cairo on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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An Egyptian protester reads the Wafd, a local newspaper, next to tents occupied by protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Egyptian state television says the country's highest appeal court has decided to suspend its work nationwide to protest the president's decrees giving himself nearly absolute powers. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Egyptian protesters clash with security forces near Tahrir Square in Cairo on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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A protester holds a placard against the Egyptian president at an opposition rally in Tahrir Square in Cairo on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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In this Friday, July 13, 2012 photo, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi holds a joint news conference with Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, unseen, at the Presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt's Islamist president may look like he's running out of options as he faces an appeals court strike and massive opposition protests over decrees granting himself near absolute power. Will he back down now? Most likely not. Mohammed Morsi's next move may be to raise the stakes even higher. Signs are growing the constitutional panel at the heart of the showdown could vote on a draft this week despite a walkout by liberal and Christian members. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

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Keith Browne, 35, fills out his chosen numbers for a Powerball ticket at a convenience store in Atlanta. “I’m just saying a little bit a prayer and hoping that I win when they draw tonight,” he said hours before the Wednesday night drawing. (Associated Press)