|
Marlins visit US troops in Iraq, Kuwait Feb 9 2010 3:17PM
Aside from an encounter with a boastful Yankees
fan, the Florida Marlins enjoyed their tour of Iraq and Kuwait.
The team's goodwill group visited U.S. troops, saw the Iran
border and met Kuwaiti Little Leaguers. The Marlins traveled by
military
|
| Business Editors: Feb 9 2010 6:04AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Weather affected Stock Show attendance Feb 9 2010 5:15AM
The Black Hills Stock Show wrapped up
this past weekend, and the numbers appear to be down from 2009's
record-breaking year.
General Manager Ron Jeffries says the weather played a factor in
both attendance and vendor sales this year.
He sa
|
|
|
Feb 9 2010 3:03AM
Michael Jackson's doctor is pleading not
guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. Dr. Conrad
Murray showed up to court in Los Angeles yesterday. One person
shouted "murderer" as he approached. Murray's bail was set at
$75,000, three tim
|
| Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson... Feb 9 2010 2:27AM
Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson
Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind.,
the seventh of nine children. His father, Joe, is a crane operator
at U.S. steel who once played guitar in an R&B band. H
|
| Business Editors: Feb 8 2010 5:58PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| (Following Advance for Use Sunday, February 14) Feb 8 2010 9:55AM
MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP - MORNING PREP
! ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY !
On February 14th, 1972, "Grease" opened off-Broadway. Original
|
| Ohio strip club hosts 'Lap dances for Haiti' Feb 8 2010 6:46AM
A strip club in Ohio has raised $1,000 for
Haitian earthquake relief during what was billed as "Lap dances
for Haiti."
Marilyn's on Monroe in Toledo donated the $10 cover charges
collected Saturday to ISOH (I-S-O-H)/IMPACT, an organization based
|
| Business Editors: Feb 8 2010 5:57AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Hollywood stars vie for London theater awards Feb 8 2010 5:08AM
Hollywood stars Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl
Jones and Keira Knightley are among the nominees for Britain's
Laurence Olivier theater awards.
The Oliviers are Britain's equivalent of Broadway's Tonys and
honor achievements in London theater
|
| Minn. lawmaker who enrolled in Guard due back soon Feb 8 2010 5:08AM
The Minnesota Legislature won't have full
attendance until one of its own finishes his National Guard
training this week.
St. Paul Rep. John Lesch is winding down his infantryman
training at Georgia's Fort Benning. He expects to be back at the
|
| Egypt arrests 3 top Muslim Brotherhood leaders Feb 8 2010 3:37AM
Egyptian police and Muslim Brotherhood group say
three top leaders, including the organizations No. 2, and 10
provincial senior members have been arrested in a dawn sweep in
Cairo and five other provinces.
Police arrested Monday the newly electe
|
| Business Editors: Feb 7 2010 5:44PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Members of Russia's Bolshoi to perform in Cuba Feb 7 2010 2:35PM
Several leading members of Russia's famed Bolshoi
ballet will perform with their Cuban counterparts during a visit to
Havana next week.
Cuba's state-run media says it will be the first time in three
decades that the renowned troupe performs on t
|
| Business Editors: Feb 7 2010 5:36AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Business Editors: Feb 6 2010 5:23PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Obama says he's not giving up on health reform Feb 6 2010 10:16AM
President Barack Obama says he's committed to
pushing through a health care overhaul and isn't giving up.
Obama spoke to party activists Saturday at the winter meeting of
the Democratic National Committee. He says he knows the debate over
fixing
|
| Business Editors: Feb 6 2010 4:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Update on the latest in Sports Feb 5 2010 10:24PM
It's now a 13-game winning streak for the red-hot
Washington Capitals, who beat Atlanta 4-1. Alex Ovechkin
(oh-VECH'-kin) scored his league-leading 39th goal and assisted on
Nicklas Backstrom's go-ahead goal in the second period. The victory
over Atl
|
| Update on the latest in sports Feb 5 2010 3:52PM
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
(guh-DEHL') has given his annual state-of-the-league address. He
touched on topics ranging from labor negotiations with the players
union, concussions, overtime and the lack of attendance at games in
Jacksonville.
|
| Stern awaits big attendance mark for AllStar game Feb 5 2010 2:14PM
David Stern wants to set the basketball record
for attendance, even if it won't be a record for the new Cowboys
Stadium.
The NBA commissioner is OK with next Sunday's All-Star game
falling short of the largest crowd in the building's history, si
|
|
NOON SHOW Valentine's Dance Feb 5 2010 1:18PM
|
| Business Editors: Feb 5 2010 11:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Goodell hopes for better numbers in Jacksonville Feb 5 2010 11:05AM
Attendance at Jacksonville Jaguars'
home games continues to be a concern for the NFL.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says he's had several talks with
Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver about the ongoing issue. The Jaguars
often played before a half-filled s
|
| Update on the latest in religion news: Feb 5 2010 2:34AM
North Korea has announced it will free
an American missionary detained for illegally crossing its border
on Christmas Day.
The North's Central News Agency says the government "decided to
leniently forgive and release" Robert Park, taking what it
|
| Feds: Intelius founder taken back into custody Feb 4 2010 6:26PM
A business executive charged with lying to a
grand jury about strip club sex acts is back in federal custody.
Authorities say John Kenneth Arnold violated his conditions of
release when he contacted a witness who works at the club and
planned to
|
| Business Editors: Feb 4 2010 5:23PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| NCAA tournament expansion still possible Feb 4 2010 1:04PM
The NCAA is taking things slow when it
comes to deciding whether to expand the men's basketball
tournament.
Officials have met with conference commissioners, university
presidents and athletic directors about the possibility, but
haven't gotten
|
| Cost cuts help Sara Lee report fiscal 2Q profit Feb 4 2010 7:28AM
Food maker Sara Lee Corp. says cost
cuts helped it report a fiscal second-quarter profit on flat
revenue. The company is raising its guidance based on the results.
The maker of Jimmy Dean sausages, Hillshire Farm deli meats and
its namesake bake
|
| Business Editors: Feb 4 2010 4:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Update on the latest in religion news: Feb 4 2010 2:48AM
President Barack Obama is starting his day by
speaking at the 58th annual National Prayer Breakfast in
Washington.
The president and first lady join thousands of guests, including
members of Congress and other government and religious leaders fr
|
| 7th suspect in Calif. rape case pleads not guilty Feb 3 2010 7:22PM
The seventh suspect charged in the
alleged gang rape of a teenage girl outside of a California high
school's homecoming dance has pleaded not guilty.
John Crane Jr. entered the plea Wednesday to charges of forcible
rape in concert and a special
|
| VillanovaSyracuse to set NCAA attendance record Feb 3 2010 2:28PM
The upcoming game between No. 2 Villanova
and third-ranked Syracuse is officially a sellout and will break
the Orange's NCAA record for the largest on-campus crowd to see a
college basketball game.
School officials said Wednesday that 34,616 tic
|
| Business Editors: Feb 3 2010 11:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| MN auditors review alternative education programs Feb 3 2010 5:15AM
Minnesota's legislative auditor weighs in
Wednesday on a little-examined area of education policy
alternative education programs used by struggling students to
finish high school.
The auditor is releasing his evaluation of test scores,
attenda
|
| Update on the latest in religion news: Feb 3 2010 2:48AM
A group of U.S. [[kxtopic:baptist:t[Baptist]:t]]
missionaries arrested trying to leave Haiti with a busload of
children they gathered from the disaster zone have been questioned
by a Haitian judge.
The investigating magistrate questioned the fiv
|
| Business Editors: Feb 2 2010 6:26PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Ryan's wallet lightened...Home again...Bolland ready for return... Feb 2 2010 4:55PM
Less than two weeks after leading the Jets to
the AFC championship in his first season as New York's coach, Rex
Ryan has been fined $50,000 by the team for making an obscene
gesture at a mixed martial arts event last weekend. Ryan also faces
the poss
|
| Bernard is new Indy Racing League CEO Feb 2 2010 1:53PM
Randy Bernard, the longtime head of the
Professional Bull Riders Inc., is the new CEO of the Indy Racing
League.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway president and CEO Jeff Belskus made
the announcement Tuesday.
The 43-year-old Bernard spent 15 yea
|
| Advice coming on corporate role in Minn. politics Feb 2 2010 11:12AM
Minnesota campaign regulators plan to
offer written guidance next month on corporate participation in
elections after a ruling likely undid state restrictions.
The state campaign finance board waded into the issue Tuesday.
Two weeks ago, the U
|
| Usher, Shakira, Keys to perform at AllStar game Feb 2 2010 7:28AM
No Valentine's Day date this year? How about
spending the evening with Usher, Alicia Keys and Shakira?
The Grammy winners are all set to perform during the NBA
All-Star game on Feb. 14. The game will air live at 8 p.m. EST on
TNT. Shakira will per
|
| Toyota recall costing company big...Obama off to N.H...."don't... Feb 2 2010 5:43AM
Toyota's recalled gas pedal problem is
costing the automaker some $155 million a week in lost sales. And
it's too soon to estimate how much the actual cost of the recall
will be. One of Toyota's top executives says the damage from the
recall of some
|
| Business Editors: Feb 2 2010 5:36AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson... Feb 2 2010 4:26AM
Some key dates and events pertaining to Michael Jackson
Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind.,
the seventh of nine children. His father, Joe, is a crane operator
at U.S. steel who once played guitar in an R&B band. H
|
|
Nuclear Group Takes Over Bombers Feb 1 2010 7:50PM
It's back to the future for Minot Air Force Base.
As of today, both the missile wing and bomb wing at the base are under the control of one Air Force command - just as it was up until about 20 years ago.
Today's the day the new Global Strike Command off
|
| Business Editors: Feb 1 2010 5:23PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Business Editors: Feb 1 2010 4:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Over 34,000 attend TwinsFest Jan 31 2010 6:47PM
More than 34,000 fans attended TwinsFest this
year in the second most successful in the fan festival's history.
All told, 34,637 fans flocked to the three-day event at the
Metrodome that previews the start of spring training. Only 2007, in
which
|
| Business Editors: Jan 31 2010 11:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jan 31 2010 1:03AM
An independent government watchdog is warning
that the response to the financial meltdown has made it more likely
the United States will face a deeper crisis in the future.
Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for the trouble
asset relie
|
| `Winter's Bone,' `Restrepo' earn Sundance honors Jan 30 2010 10:24PM
The Ozark Mountains drama "Winter's
Bone" and the war-on-terror documentary "Restrepo" have won top
honors among U.S. movies at the Sundance Film Festival.
"Winter's Bone," the story of a 17-year-old trying to uncover
the fate of her father amon
|
|
State Dance in Minot Jan 30 2010 7:16PM
They arrived in Minot with flashy outfits and pom-poms, and they're hoping to leave with the title of champion.
Once again this year, the Magic City is playing host to the North Dakota Association of Dance and Drill's State Danceteam Championships.
Danc
|
| Business Editors: Jan 30 2010 5:44PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Smith leads NC State past NC Central 7742 Jan 30 2010 3:38PM
Tracy Smith scored 23 points and North
Carolina State took a break from ACC play with a 77-42 victory over
North Carolina Central on Saturday.
The Wolfpack (14-8) improved to 84-11 in nonconference games at
the RBC Center, which opened 11 season
|
| Business Editors: Jan 30 2010 5:43AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accor[[kxtopic:dance:t[Dan
|
| Bernard Lagat wins 8th Wanamaker Mile at Millrose Jan 29 2010 9:07PM
Bernard Lagat has won the Wanamaker Mile for the
eighth time, breaking Irish great Eamonn Coghlan's Millrose Games
record.
Lagat clocked 3 minutes, 56.34 seconds on Friday night at
Madison Square Garden in the 103rd edition of the meet. The
Ame
|
| Business Editors: Jan 29 2010 5:37PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| NASCAR giving tracks some relief in tough economy Jan 29 2010 2:42PM
NASCAR has alleviated some of the
financial strain on racetracks during the rough economic climate.
The sanctioning body has lowered the fee it charges to hold
NASCAR races, and the trickle down affects nearly every aspect of
events. The reducti
|
| Genealogist: Obama, Mass. Sen.elect Brown related Jan 29 2010 8:24AM
It was bad enough that President Barack Obama lost
his filibuster-proof margin in the U.S. Senate to a Republican. Now
it turns out he also lost it to a relative.
Genealogists said Friday the Democratic president and the newly
elected Massachuse
|
| Honeywell 4Q profit falls 1 percent on sales dip Jan 29 2010 6:46AM
Manufacturing company Honeywell International
says fourth-quarter profit slipped 1 percent on lower sales from
its aerospace and automation units.
The company, based in Morris Township, N.J., also reaffirmed its
earnings gui[[kxtopic:dance:t[Dan
|
| Business Editors: Jan 29 2010 5:36AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
Jan 29 2010 3:58AM
Beyonce is in position to have a big night at
the Grammys. She has 10 nominations going into Sunday's ceremony in
Los Angeles. That's the most of any artist. Her nods include those
for album of the year for "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," song of the
year f
|
| Business Editors: Jan 28 2010 5:23PM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Sly Stone sues exmanager, claiming millions kept Jan 28 2010 5:02PM
Sly Stone is suing a former business manager
and others claiming tens of millions of dollars in royalties were
kept from the singer.
Stone, whose real name is Sylvester Stewart, was the frontman of
the 1970s funk group Sly and The Family Stone.
|
| Intelius founder charged with lies to grand jury Jan 28 2010 4:55PM
A co-founder of the Internet background-check and
people-search company Intelius Inc. has been indicted on charges he
lied to a Seattle grand jury about sex acts at a strip club.
John Kenneth Arnold, who is listed as executive vice president
of
|
| Safety fears mean barren bleachers at SC games Jan 28 2010 10:23AM
Well, at least there won't be any hecklers.
The bleachers will be barren Friday at a high school basketball
doubleheader between two rivals in northwestern South Carolina.
School officials say no fans will be allowed in because of safety
conce
|
| Estee Lauder 2Q up on Asia results, cost cuts Jan 28 2010 6:32AM
Cosmetics maker Estee Lauder says growth in Asia
and a cost-cutting program helped second-quarter profit rise 62
percent.
The company also says better-than-expected growth in its travel
retail business, lower ad spending and strong holiday sales
|
| Obama to Florida...$1.9 trillion debt?...'Miracle' girl in Haiti... Jan 28 2010 5:43AM
President Barack Obama is taking his call for
a brighter economic future on the road today. Last night's State of
the Union message featured plans for a second stimulus package and
a call to help businesses create more jobs. Today's he heads to
Flori
|
| Obama tries to buck up Democrats on health care Jan 28 2010 4:54AM
Some congressional Democrats are seizing on
President Barack Obama's latest appeal for a sweeping health care
overhaul as a call to get the legislation passed.
But doubters remain.
The legislation is stalled in Congress after Democrats lost
|
| Business Editors: Jan 28 2010 4:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
Jan 28 2010 2:13AM
What happens to kids who used to be on "Barney"?
They grow up to be on "American Idol." Erica Rhodes was one of
the kids who hung out with Barney, but as a grown-up, she showed up
for her audition wearing leather and carrying a whip. The judges
put h
|
| Canadian duo leads ice dance competition in SKorea Jan 27 2010 11:27PM
Canadian ice dance duo Kaitlyn Weaver
and Andrew Poje are holding onto the lead after the original dance
segment at the Four Continents figure skating championships in
South Korea.
Their bold Spanish flamenco interpretation on Thursday outscored
|
| Calif. bill requires witnesses to report crimes Jan 27 2010 5:44PM
Witnesses could be charged with a
misdemeanor for failing to report violent attacks in California
under legislation approved by the state Assembly.
The bill by Democratic Assemblyman Pedro Nava of Santa Barbara
follows the alleged gang rape of a
|
| Michael Jackson rental home in Vegas fetches $3.1M Jan 27 2010 2:07PM
A businesswoman says a 16,461-square-foot Las
Vegas mansion that pop icon Michael Jackson rented in 2008 has sold
for $3.1 million.
Carolyn Mullany of Coldwell Banker Premier Realty said Wednesday
that a California couple bought the estate-style
|
| Business Editors: Jan 27 2010 11:26AM
Online Editors:
ONLINE/AUTOMATED ON SCREEN FUNCTIONS OUT
Some financial markets and financial index providers have begun
charging licensing fees for online use and on-screen display of
their information.
In accordance with this, AP h
|
| Judge: Dance parties a nono at Jefferson Memorial Jan 27 2010 10:44AM
So you think you can dance at the Jefferson
Memorial? Think again.
A federal judge has ruled against a woman who was arrested for
dancing with a group of 17 others at the memorial dedicated to
President Thomas Jefferson. The woman, Mary Oberwett
|
| Jennifer Lopez to guest on `How I Met Your Mother' Jan 27 2010 10:23AM
Jennifer Lopez will play a self-help expert on
an episode of the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother" in March.
The actress-singer portrays Anita Appleby, a no-nonsense author
who tries to "train" men into better behavior in relationships.
Her t
|
| Cunningham Dance Co. embarking on final world tour Jan 27 2010 10:16AM
The Merce (MURHS) Cunningham Dance Company is
embarking on a final world tour honoring the artistic achievements
of its late founder. It will disband after a 2011 New Year's Eve
performance in New York City.
Cunningham, a choreographer who revol
|
| Abbott Laboratories profit stays flat in 4Q Jan 27 2010 7:42AM
Abbott Laboratories says its
fourth-quarter proft was flat on higher costs, but sales of the
drug Humira continue to drive revenue.
The North Chicago, Ill. company says profit remains flat at
$1.54 billion, or 98 cents per share. But, per-share
|
| General Dynamics 4Q profit rises on defense demand Jan 27 2010 7:35AM
General Dynamics says its fourth-quarter
earnings edged up as strong demand for defense-related products
outweighed weaker sales of business jets.
While the earnings matched Wall Street expectations, its
earnings guidance for 2010 is slightly be
|