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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

World's best-selling drug defied the odds:

File photo of Lipitor (AP)

World's best-selling drug defied the odds

The blockbuster pill that changed the history of pharmaceuticals was once seen as a hopeless also-ran. 'Big risk'

Moving request after fan's tragic death:

L-R, Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File), and police and fans look over the railing where a fan, Shannon Stone, fell from the stands and died. (AP Photo/Jeffery Washington)

Moving request after fan's tragic death

After Shannon Stone died reaching for a baseball, his mom wrote to the man who threw it, Josh Hamilton. Her words

Career resolutions to boost productivity:

Businesswoman with coworkers (Thinkstock)

Career resolutions to boost productivity

Reaching out and showing an interest in your coworkers’ jobs may prove valuable when you are in a pinch. Next rung

Ten athletes most searched on Yahoo!:

Manny Pacquiao (Photo by Rob Kim/FilmMagic), Maria Sharapova (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images), and Tiger Woods (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Ten athletes most searched on Yahoo!

The star most often searched by users won no titles in 2011 but still beat some huge names. Tebow not on list

Most notorious sports villains of 2011:

(L-R) Serena Williams (AP), Chael Sonnen (Getty) and Steve Williams (AP)

Most notorious sports villains of 2011

The behavior of Serena Williams, Chael Sonnen, and Steve Williams made news for all the wrong reasons. Duo at top

Katrina victims' ongoing FEMA struggle:

Hurricane Katrina victim David Bellinger sits in his apartment Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Katrina victims' ongoing FEMA struggle

Six years after the storm, the agency's reimbursement demand could financially cripple thousands. 'It's really unfair'

Kobe's unconventional advice to A-Rod:

Kobe Bryant (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images), Alex Rodriguez (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Ihttp://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-spears_kobe_bryant_injury_lakers_122711mages)

Kobe's unconventional advice to A-Rod

The hoops star reportedly gave Alex Rodriguez a tip that had to be cleared by baseball officials. Traveled to Germany

Stars who stole the red carpet in 2011:

Sandra Bullock (Splash), Jennifer Lopez (WireImage)

Stars who stole the red carpet in 2011

Sandra Bullock's sleek jumpsuit and J.Lo's plumed mini were just two of the most jaw-dropping outfits. See them all

Why Drew Brees critics got it wrong:

Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Pierre Thomas (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Why Drew Brees critics got it wrong

The Saints QB shouldn't be expected to play by gentleman's rules of etiquette, Les Carpenter says. Other rules apply

Brawl breaks out at birthplace of Jesus:

Palestinian police officers intervene in a fight that erupted between Greek Orthodox and Armenian clergymen during the cleaning of the Church of the Nativity. (AP/Bernat Armangue)

Brawl breaks out at birthplace of Jesus

An annual ritual turns ugly as monks feuding over sacred space attack each other with brooms. Turf war

Star's hilarious roller-coaster freakout:

Running back LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Star's hilarious roller-coaster freakout

Oregon's LaMichael James is fearless on the field, but you'd never know it from this Disneyland ride. Terrified look

Simple ways to get your finances in order:

Man looking at financial documents. (ThinkStock)

Simple ways to get your finances in order

One basic tip will help you avoid costly missed payments, late fees, and credit score problems. 2012 checklist

Tourist spot suddenly changes for proposal:

Tourist spot changes fast for proposal (Ultimate Proposal on Yahoo!)

Tourist spot suddenly changes for proposal

It doesn't take long for Chandelle to discover this isn't the usual Rockefeller Plaza skating trip. Romantic surprise

Borrowers staying in homes without paying:

A foreclosure sign sits atop a sale sign in front of a single-family home in Denver on Sunday, April 4, 2010. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Borrowers staying in homes without paying

Some homeowners delinquent on mortgages are keeping their houses for years while fighting lenders. Tactics

10 ways to lower your cholesterol:

10 ways to lower cholesterol

10 ways to lower your cholesterol

Statin drugs, niacin, exercise, and dietary fiber can all affect your HDL and LDL levels. Facts about each one

Unexpected group racking up student debt:

Student loan paperwork (Thinkstock)

Unexpected group racking up student debt

The tough economy has forced more people to take on educational loans at an "alarming pace." Staggering jump

Car goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds:

Donkervoort D8 GTO (via Yahoo! Autos)

Car goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds

A Dutch automaker's latest model has no roof so it can be light enough to boost its acceleration. Car's top speed

Determined kitty scales kitchen wall:

Cat climbs wall (Y! Video)

Determined kitty scales kitchen wall

You've seen dozens of cute cats chase laser dots, but you've never seen one try this hard. Best videos of 2011