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• But Affleck surprisingly missed out on an Oscar directing nomination, along with several other key favorites, including fellow Directors Guild contenders Kathryn Bigelow for "Zero Dark Thirty" and Tom Hooper for "Les Miserables."
• Affleck's Oscar snub has not hurt "Argo" and may even have earned it some favor among awards voters as an underdog favorite. "Argo" has dominated other awards since the Oscar nominations.
• "I don't think that this makes me a real director, but I think it means I'm on my way," said Affleck, who won for just his third film behind the camera.
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Peterson wins MVP, Peyton takes Comeback Player, RG3 top offensive rookie in AP NFL awards
• NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Adrian Peterson called it a blessing in disguise.
• Strange way to describe career-threatening major knee surgery.
• The Minnesota Vikings' star came back better than ever, just missing Eric Dickerson's longstanding rushing record and closing out the season with two of the top NFL awards from The Associated Press: Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year.
• As sort of an added bonus, he beat Peyton Manning for both of them Saturday night.
• "My career could have easily been over, just like that," the sensational running back said. "Oh man. The things I've been through throughout my lifetime has made me mentally tough.
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Today in History
The Associated Press
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• Today is Sunday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2013. There are 331 days left in the year.
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• Today's Highlight in History:
• On Feb. 3, 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, providing for a federal income tax, was ratified.
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• On this date:
• In 1783, Spain formally recognized American independence.
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