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- Horoscope Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:18AMToday's birthday (Sept. 3). Politics will affect your work in November. Professions of love ring out in February. Capricorn and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 4, 12, 48 and 14.
- Sara Paretsky publishes 14th Warshawski mystery Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:13AMSara Paretsky's latest installment in her series about feisty, female private detective V.I. Warshawski opens with the heroine outside a Chicago nightclub, the bloody body of a woman who was just shot to death in her arms.
- Bevilacqua wants to mend Vaughan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:11AMVeteran Liberal MP joins race for mayor, says he wants to end city’s ‘unstable governance,’ attract new business
- Revealed: the woman who saved Lord Nelson's life Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:09AMWithout her intervention, events could have taken a very different course. If a young naval wife had not helped nurse Nelson back to health after he lost his arm in battle, Britain might not have won the Battle of Trafalgar and may even have been overwhelmed by Napoleon.
- Sutton wins Button prize Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:07AMANTHROPOLOGIST Peter Sutton has won the second John Button Prize for his book on the state of indigenous Australians in remote communities.
- DSouza Christians need to tackle secular culture from belly of Beast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:02AMChristians must be able to defend their faith while simultaneously being embedded in the mainstream world says Dinesh DSouza
- 9/11 groups split on mosque rallies on anniversary Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:02AMBoth supporters and opponents of a proposed Islamic cultural center should stand against rallies planned for the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, groups representing some relatives of attack victims said Thursday.
- Democrats release video on Zaun episode from ’01 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:01AMA video about state Sen. Brad Zaun’s alleged domestic problems with a former girlfriend was released Thursday by the Iowa Democratic Party.
- WATCH: Tony Blair Exclusive Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:00AMFormer British PM on Clinton, Obama, alcohol and sex. Tony Blair - Politics - Prime minister - President - History
- Education groups cry foul over letter Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:58AMWorld-Herald News Service LINCOLN - The Omaha Public Schools superintendent and at least one state senator are crying foul after Gov. Dave Heineman asked the state's major education groups to support repeal of the federal health-care reforms or face possible cuts in state funding.
- UK Politics Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:53AMTony Blair has described his relationship with Gordon Brown as "very, very difficult, and also ''very close,'' in an interview with the BBC's Andrew Marr.
- Analysis: Has Iraq war really ended for Obama, U.S.? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52AMWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama kept a promise but took a risk in boldly declaring an end to 7½ years of war in Iraq and asserting that America had turned the page on the costly, divisive conflict.
- Girl, 4, Shot In Home Invasion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52AMA 4-year-old girl is recovering after being shot in her own home in the middle of the day.
- Lord Lyell of Markyate dies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:51AMNICHOLAS LYELL, a key figure in a huge political scandal of the early 1990s who farmed for many years near Markyate, died on Monday at the age of 71.
- 1 Killed In South Charlotte Moped Crash Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:51AMA man died in a south Charlotte moped crash early Wednesday morning.
- Mideast peace talks should proceed: U.S. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:50AMThe White House is calling on Israeli and Palestinian officials to keep working toward "a just and lasting peace" after a shooting in the West Bank on Tuesday left four Jewish settlers dead.
- Imam says fight over planned mosque near ground zero could shape future of Islam in America Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:49AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The imam leading plans for an Islamic center near the site of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York said the fight is over more than "a piece of real estate" and could shape the future of Muslim relations in America.
- Wooden Crates On I-70 EB Block 1 Lane West Of S. Front Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:49AMA flat-bed semi looses its load of wooden crates on Interstate 70 eastbound just west of South Front Street in Downtown. One lane is restricted.
- Mystery Hit & Run Leaves Mother Of 2 Dead Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:49AMPolice in north Texas are asking for help finding a hit-and-run driver after a deadly accident on Sunday August 29.
- Layoff Notices Go To Wrong 6 Police Officers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:49AMLayoff notices went to the wrong police officers in Ohio, an error that Akron officials blame on a miscalculation of seniority points.
- Tony Blair’s book reveals his rift with Gordon Brown Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:51PMTony Blair lays bare the divisions at the top of the Labour Party with the publication of his memoirs, focusing attention on his relationship with "maddening" Gordon Brown.
- Book borrowing balloons Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:49PMBookHolders latest store to rent books The University Book Center and Maryland Book Exchange hopped on the affordable book bandwagon last semester and mdash; BookHolders joined in this semester and mdash; creating textbook rental programs, and both stores continued to rent books this fall...
- Political Struggle May Lie Beneath Chinese Premier's 'Reform' Remarks Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:47PMIntense power struggle within CCP believed to be behind Chinese Premier’s call for political reform.
- McCain cruises to primary win over Hayworth; Glassman up next Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:44PMPHOENIX — Sen. John McCain routed conservative challenger J.D. Hayworth on Tuesday in the Republican primary in what could be the final campaign for the former GOP presidential nominee.
- Politics › Ozawa to seek fresh talks on Futenma with Okinawa, U.S. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:41PMDemocratic Party of Japan heavyweight Ichiro Ozawa said Wednesday he will seek fresh talks with Okinawa Prefecture and the United States on the planned relocation…
- Teen arrested in fight stopped by Guardian Angels on Green Line train Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:30PMThe Guardian Angels stopped three youths involved in a fight on an inbound Green Line train Friday night and turned them over to Metro Transit Police when the train arrived at L'Enfant Plaza Station, according to Metro and one of the Guardian Angels. Green Line - Guardian Angel - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - Politics - United States
- Los Angeles Production Listings Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:30PMThe following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
- More than 1,200 D.C. voters cast first-ever early ballots for mayor Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:30PMMore than 1,200 voters showed up to cast the city's first-ever no-excuse early ballots Monday, kicking off a voting period set to stretch over 15 days. Ballot - United States - Politics - Voting - Primary election
- Ex-NJ education boss says grant mistake 'my error' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:28PMNew Jersey's fired education commissioner says he's learned he made a mistake that might have cost the state a $400 million federal education grant. New Jersey - Education - United States - Politics - Race to the Top
- Police Arrest Man Wanted In July Attack Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:27PMEL PASO, Texas -- El Paso police arrest a third suspect wanted for an attack that happened on July 30th. Joshua Saenz, 18, is charged with aggravated assault.
- Sheriffs Department Seeking Manhunt Monday Fugitive Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:27PMEL PASO, Texas -- El Paso sheriff's investigators are looking for this week's Manhunt Monday fugitive. Vincent Alexander Escobar, 17, is wanted on family violence incidents.
- Scott, GOP make a show of unity Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:26PMEager to put a nasty primary campaign behind them, Republicans descended on Orlando on Monday for a political group hug designed to show voters that all is well in the state GOP.
- Sheriff's Department Looking For Wanted Woman Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:26PMEL PASO, Texas -- Dona Ana County sheriff's investigators obtain an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Barbara Quezada, also known as Barbara Newman. As KFOX reported she was supposed to submit a hair sample for drug testing last week but never showed up.
- Capturing Our Own Inner Light Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:26PMMy GPA is giving me a funny look as I say this, but I really enjoyed taking physics last semester. An international studies major, I took the course merely to satisfy my science lab GER. I could talk politics all day long, but you’ll find me tongue-tied over trig.
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- Boy In Freezer Parents In Court Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:07PM(AP) -- A Chandler husband accused of putting his child in a freezer appeared in court Monday in Phoenix.
- Glenn Beck's Washington adventure: three hours of patriotism and piety Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:06PMGlenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" event on the Washington Mall was a tent revival crossed with a pep rally intertwined with a history lecture married to a USO telethon — and that was just in the first hour, writes columnist Ross Douthat.
- Tressel: We're Excited To Get Out There For Real Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:06PMTressel talks about Thursday's opener, the future of the Ohio-State-versus-Michigan game and his 10th year with Ohio State.
- Van Crashes Into Day Care; 40 Children Inside Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:06PMColumbus Police Officers are investigating a vehicle crash that happened on the city’s west side Monday afternoon.
- Libertarians say no to putting Murkowski on ticket Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:06PMThe vice chairman of the Alaska Libertarians says his party will not consider putting U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on his party's ticket in the general election.
- Recording Of Baby's Cry Almost Lured Woman Outside Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:06PMA frightening scenario: A woman hears a baby’s cry outside her door in the dead of night, but thinks twice before opening her door, and her hesitation may have stopped her from becoming the victim of a crime.
- Burke remembered for revitalization, preservation Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05PMMALVERN — Samuel Burke Jr., a former borough councilman credited for revitalizing the borough's business district and saving the Paoli Battlefield from the hands of developers, died on Aug. 16 at age 90.
- Walmart Employee Hit By Shoplifting Suspect Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05PMA Colorado Walmart employee is recovering after being hit in the head by a shoplifting suspect.
- Activists Dressed In Plastic Bags Turn Heads Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05PMEnvironmental activists dressed head-to-toe in hundreds of plastic bags turned heads in downtown Dallas
- Man Dies After Falling 6 Stories From White Oak Apartment Building Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05PMPolice in White Oak said a man fell and died while working on the roof of an apartment building Monday.
- Donor list reflects blend of interests Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:36PMThe top donors to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, elected in 1996, reflect a blend of her committee assignments and home state interests, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan group that tracks money in U.S. politics.
- Sen. Susan Collins has becomea key player in Congress Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:36PMEditor's Note: This story is the first of two examining the recent activity and achievements of Maine's U.S. senators as the Senate takes its annual summer recess. Next Sunday, Sept. 5, Sen. Olympia Snowe will be featured.
- Sarawak BN wants Taib to continue helming state Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:35PMKUCHING : Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties want Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud to continue helming the state.
- Dueling rallies for 'honor,' 'dream' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:34PMEvents led by Glenn Beck, Al Sharpton render nation's political, racial divisions in stark relief. Glenn Beck - United States - Sarah Palin - Politics - Parties
- Taliban attacks two U.S. bases Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:34PMViolence prompts Karzai's chief of staff to call for dramatic changes in anti-insurgent strategy. Taliban - Afghanistan - Asia - Suicide attack - Politics