Tesla's New Car; Fans Mourn Jan Hooks
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title: Tesla Unveils New Electric Car
text: Tesla Motors showed off a faster and safer version of its Model S sedan, now with all-wheel drive, at a Los Angeles party Thursday night.
The unveiling came a week after CEO Elon Musk posted a cryptic tweet: "About time to unveil the D and something else."
The "D" stands for dual motor, Tesla revealed.
"This car is nuts. It's like taking off from a carrier deck," Musk said at the party.
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title:Fans Remember Jan Hooks
text: Fans are mourning actress and comedian Jan Hooks today after the "Saturday Night Live" star died at the age of 57.
Hooks was part of the "SNL" cast from 1986 to 1991 and also starred in hit movies including "Coneheads and "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."
Her fans praised her on social media as "hilarious" and "one of a kind."
A representative for Hooks confirmed her death to ABC News but did not reveal the cause.
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title: Houston Texans Lose, But J.J. Watt Is a Winner
text: The Houston Texans might have lost Thursday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, but J.J. Watt was clearly the night's MVP.
Watt, a defensive end for the Texans, sacked the Colts quarterback twice and scored an incredible touchdown, his third of the season.
"It's a tough loss; it is frustrating," Watt said after the game, according to ESPN. "But I really don't think that it's -- it's definitely not time to panic. There is no doubt about that. It's not time to panic. The way this team fights, the way these guys battle, and the way we go out there and we give what we have.
"We just can't give [a] team 24 points to start a game," he added, referencing the Colts' big lead from the beginning.
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title: Columbus Day Is Approaching
text: If you're eager for an extra day of rest this weekend, you're in luck.
Monday is Columbus Day, a national holiday that celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in America in 1492.
So take a moment to thank Mr. Columbus, and then, if your company observes the holiday, enjoy the long weekend.
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