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Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:... Feb 9 2010 5:16PM
Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Chicago at Indiana 7:00 p.m.
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:00 p.m.
New Jersey at Cleveland 7:00 p.m.
Wash
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| Mudslide threat...Earthquake toll raised...Obama talks compromise... Feb 9 2010 5:02PM
Rain in Los Angeles has some
homeowners heading from the hills. They're complying with
evacuation orders because of concern there could be mudslides in
areas that were previously scorched by wildfires. Deputies have
gone door to door urging people to
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| Rutgers suspends Stringer for a game Feb 9 2010 4:27PM
Eds: APNewsNow.
By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
Rutgers is suspending Hall of Fame women's basketball coach C.
Vivian Stringer for one game for misusing practice players.
Stringer will miss the Scarlet Knights' game against Seton Hal
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| Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press... Feb 9 2010 4:27PM
The Democratic-controlled Senate has
ignored Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty's veto threat and passed a
$1 billion construction projects bill on a 52-14 vote. The
legislation would funnel money to state university buildings, civic
centers and outdoo
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| GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee Feb 9 2010 4:06PM
Senate Republicans have succeeded in blocking
President Barack Obama's choice of a union lawyer for the National
Labor Relations Board.
The 52-33 vote to move forward with the nomination of Craig
Becker fell short of the 60 needed to overcome a
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| Senate Democrats unveil jobs package Feb 9 2010 3:52PM
Senate Democrats have started circulating a
jobs bill one that doesn't contain a lot of new initiatives for
boosting hiring.
It does contain provisions that have been sought by lobbyists
for business groups, doctors and the satellite broadcasti
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| Stocks rally...Jobs shortage...Disney results Feb 9 2010 3:52PM
Stocks posted solid gains today. The Dow was up
150 points to 10,059, while the S&P rose nearly 14 points and the
Nasdaq surged about 25 points. Investors are betting the European
Union will help Greece manage its huge debt load.
WASHINGTO
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| Call for cooperation...Warning of sanctions...Stocks bounce back... Feb 9 2010 3:52PM
It's the latest appeal for bipartisanship from
President Barack Obama, following the Democrats' loss of a
filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. He brought Democratic and
Republican leaders to the White House today to urge cooperation on
jobs, defi
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| Bush billboard in Minn.: 'Miss me yet?' Feb 9 2010 3:45PM
Former President George W. Bush has returned
on a Minnesota billboard funded by some people who aren't happy
with the way things are going in Washington.
The billboard's tagline: "Miss me yet?"
Office manager Beverly Master of Schubert and Ho
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| Obama again criticizes rate hike plan Feb 9 2010 3:38PM
President Barack Obama is again criticizing a
rate hike by a health insurance company in California and he
says unless Congress takes action on health care, it'll be "just a
preview of coming attractions."
It's the second time this week that Obam
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| DOT: Delta, US Airways can swap slots Feb 9 2010 3:38PM
The government says Delta Air Lines and US
Airways can swap takeoff and landing slots at airports in New York
and Washington, but there's a catch: They must sell some of the
slots to protect competition.
A slot is an interval of time during whic
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| Mo. mulls bill restricting youths with concussions Feb 9 2010 3:24PM
Young athletes who suffer concussions
couldn't return to practice or games without approval from a
licensed health worker under proposed legislation in Missouri.
Concerns about the effects of concussions on professional
athletes has prompted sev
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| First lady begins fight against childhood obesity Feb 9 2010 2:35PM
First lady Michelle Obama is launching a
nationwide campaign against childhood obesity.
It's part of her effort to teach America's children about better
nutrition and exercise.
She says the Let's Move campaign will encourage more physical
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| Globetrotters play game on ice rink in New York Feb 9 2010 2:28PM
The Harlem Globetrotters have a new way to beat
the Washington Genrals on ice.
The famed basketball barnstormers played on a hockey rink for
the first time in their 84-year history Tuesday, putting on a show
in New York's Central Park ahead of
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| Starting from scratch?...Iran sanctions...Hundreds trapped... Feb 9 2010 2:07PM
President Barack Obama says he's willing to
start from scratch on health care, as long as the final bill meets
his goals. Answering reporters' questions after a meeting with
congressional leaders of both parties, Obama said both sides have
to give gr
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| Murtha's death sets stage for competitive race Feb 9 2010 11:26AM
Democrats have long dominated the late Rep.
John Murtha's district, but Republicans have made inroads in recent
years that could help them win back the seat.
Political analysts said Tuesday they expect a competitive
contest in the race to repl
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| Letters from Toyota...Storm delays hearing...Antiobesity effort... Feb 9 2010 11:05AM
Americans who own one of the recalled Toyota
Prius hybrids will start getting letters about the recall next
week. Toyota says it's recalling about 437,000 hybrids worldwide to
fix brake problems. They include 133,000 Prius cars and 14,500
Lexus vehic
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| AP OpenWire video news feed Feb 9 2010 10:58AM
Betsy Sathers wears the glow of a new
mother as she perches on the couch in her family room, smiling and
chatting with visitors while still managing to keep an eye on the
2-year-old twins burbling and cavorting at her feet. Sathers, whose
husband was
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| Federal officials review Toyota Corolla complaints Feb 9 2010 10:58AM
Federal safety officials say they will look
into complaints from Toyota Corolla drivers about difficulty with
the steering on their vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Agency has received about 80
complaints from drivers of 2009 and 20
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| House committee postpones Toyota hearing Feb 9 2010 10:37AM
A congressional hearing into Toyota's massive
recalls has been postponed because of a snowstorm expected to hit
the capital beginning Tuesday.
A House oversight panel says it hopes to hold the Toyota hearing
on Feb. 23. Lawmakers are expected to
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| National Basketball Association Feb 9 2010 10:16AM
Expanded Conference Glance
By The Associated Press
All Times EST
EASTERN CONFERENCE
W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf
Cleveland 41 11 .788 10-0 W-11 22-3 19-8 22-6
Orlando 35 17 .673 6 8-2 W-
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| Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth Feb 9 2010 10:02AM
President Barack Obama says he thinks
Republicans and Democrats can work together to spur job growth even
though the two parties disagree on many issues.
Obama met Tuesday at the White House with House and Senate
leaders of both parties to discu
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| Felton, Chandler expect to play for Bobcats Feb 9 2010 9:55AM
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond
Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the
Washington Wizards.
Felton didn't participate in Tuesday morning's shootaround, but
hoped to play despite twisting his ankle in practice a day earl
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| Rising stocks...Early warning...Coke's strong sales... Feb 9 2010 9:55AM
Stocks are posting strong gains. The Dow was up
more than 100 points in the first hour of trading.
WASHINGTON (AP) The largest U.S. auto insurer says it alerted
federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of
unexpected acce
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| FDA aims to rein in radiationbased medical scans Feb 9 2010 9:48AM
The Food and Drug Administration is working
with doctors and medical manufacturers to reduce unnecessary
radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been
growing for decades.
The agency says it will require manufacturers of CT scan
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| Tuesday's Time Schedule Feb 9 2010 9:34AM
By The Associated Press
All Times EST
TOP 25 BASKETBALL
Men
No. 3 Kentucky vs. Alabama, 9 p.m.
No. 6 Purdue at No. 10 Michigan State, 9 p.m.
No. 7 Georgetown at Providence, 7 p.m.
No. 11 Wisconsin vs. Illinois, 7 p.m.
No. 12
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| National Hockey League Feb 9 2010 9:27AM
Expanded Glance
By The Associated Press
All Times EST
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div
New Jersey 58 36 20 2 74 153 134 19- 9- 0 17-11- 2 10- 6- 0
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| WASHINGTON (AP) Businesses slashed wholesale inventories 0.8 percent in... Feb 9 2010 9:13AM
Businesses slashed wholesale inventories 0.8
percent in December, weaker than expected showing.
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APNP 02-09-10 0908CST
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| State Farm says it warned gov't on Toyota in 2007 Feb 9 2010 7:56AM
The nation's largest auto insurer says it
alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in
reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles.
State Farm insurance says it noticed an uptick in reports of
unwanted acceleration in
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| Prius recall...New storm takes aim...More mudslides?...No launch... Feb 9 2010 7:42AM
Toyota's global recall now stands at 8.5 million
vehicles. The automaker says it's recalling about 437,000 Prius and
other hybrid vehicles to fix brake problems. The latest
announcement comes as millions of other vehicles have been recalled
because o
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| Here is the latest Minnesota from The Associated Press... Feb 9 2010 7:35AM
Another slow commute today form some
Minnesotans. Blowing snow made driving difficult as a sustained
winter storm closed schools and kept snow plow drivers busy. Nearly
two dozen southern Minnesota counties were under a winter storm
warning. Forecast
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| LaHood: Toyota taking safety concerns seriously Feb 9 2010 7:35AM
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says
Toyota's leaders have assured him they are taking safety concerns
"very seriously."
In a statement, LaHood said the transportation agency will
"remain in constant communication with Toyota to hold them to t
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| Another wintry mess headed east...Toyota chief: company will face... Feb 9 2010 6:53AM
Mother nature is getting ready to drop a new
snowy mess over the top of the one deposited over the weekend. The
latest storm is expected to cover a much wider area than the
weekend blizzard in the Mid-Atlantic states. But the region around
the nation
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| First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year' Feb 9 2010 6:32AM
First lady Michelle Obama says President
Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a
right to criticize him.
In an interview broadcast Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning
America," she said getting things accomplished in heavily
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| George Washington's whiskey going on display in ND Feb 9 2010 6:18AM
Bottles of whiskey and rum from George
Washington's Mount Vernon distillery recipes will be on display in
the spring at the North Dakota Museum of Art on the University of
North Dakota campus.
Grand Forks liquor retailer Hal Gershman bought the
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| Greetings South Dakota Stations! Feb 9 2010 5:15AM
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| Dig out in DC...Managing the mud in Calif. Feb 9 2010 4:54AM
Lots of people are trying to get out of the
nation's capital before the next predicted snowstorm starts tonight
but travel remains limited. Meantime, the digging out from the
weekend blizzard continues as forecasters say a foot or more of new
snow co
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| Obama to sign proclamation on childhood obesity Feb 9 2010 4:26AM
President Barack Obama will be sticking around
the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its
big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin this
afternoon.
In the morning, Obama will sign a memorandum on childho
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| Lawmaker: Taiwan still wants US subs Feb 9 2010 3:58AM
A Taiwanese lawmaker says the island's
navy commander told him that the island still wants to acquire
diesel submarines from the United States, despite their absence
from a recent U.S. arms package.
Lin Yu-fang of the ruling Nationalists said Tu
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| Prius brake recall...Closed due to winter Feb 9 2010 3:58AM
Toyota is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other
hybrid cars worldwide, including more than 130,000 in the United
States. It's to fix brake problems, the latest in a string of
embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker.
WAS
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| Vote on NLRB nominee first test of GOP's new power Feb 9 2010 3:37AM
Today marks the first test of Senate
Republicans' new voting clout as they attempt to block President
Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for the National Labor
Relations Board.
Senate Democrats need 60 votes to clear a GOP procedural hurd
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| Obama making a pitch for jobs bill Feb 9 2010 3:23AM
President Barack Obama meets with top
lawmakers from both parties today in hopes of launching a new jobs
bill toward quick passage.
The president's proposed a package of small business tax breaks
and new lending that he hopes will appeal to Demo
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| Update on the latest in business: Feb 9 2010 3:16AM
Wall Street begins trading today with the Dow
Jones industrials below 10,000 for the first time in three months.
Financial stocks pulled the market lower yesterday as mounting
debt problems in several weaker European economies raised new
questio
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| Congressional panel prepares hearing on Asian carp Feb 9 2010 3:16AM
Eds: APNewsNow. Hearing scheduled for 2 p.m. EST.
By JOHN FLESHER
AP Environmental Writer
A congressional panel is preparing to hear from Obama
administration officials about their plan for protecting the Great
Lakes from Asian carp.
The Ho
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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
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| The winter that won't go away...Toyota announces recall of hybrids... Feb 9 2010 2:55AM
Just when the Mid-Atlantic region began to
make some progress digging out from a weekend blizzard, a second
major storm is forecast to drop another foot of snow. Even now,
plows still haven't touched some roads, utility workers are
struggling to rest
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| Update on the latest in religion news: Feb 9 2010 2:48AM
The new lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists
charged with child kidnapping says he believes they had paperwork
to take 33 children out of the country after Haiti's devastating
earthquake.
Attorney Aviol Fleurant's remarks came as investigators
questione
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| Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks, not months' Feb 9 2010 2:27AM
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to see
the United Nations slap sanctions on Iran in "weeks, not months."
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell told reporters Tuesday that
Gates "clearly thinks time is of the essence."
Gates is returning to
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 9 2010 2:13AM
A check of the names of people who are owed
refunds for excessive traffic fines in Fargo has turned up 118
people who owe child support totaling $1.3 million.
Department of Human Services child support director Mike
Schwindt says the agency will
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| Still a mess in MIdAtlantic Feb 9 2010 1:45AM
Seats are at a premium on planes and trains
out of the nation's capital which is still blanketed in snow since
a weekend blizzard dropped more than two feet of snow on the metro
area.
The most pressing matter for travelers: get out before anothe
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| Prius recall...Shuttle inspection goes well Feb 9 2010 1:03AM
Toyota's president says the car company will recall
more than 400,000 of its signature Prius and other hybrid cars
worldwide to fix a braking problem. Toyota president Akio Toyoda
held a news conference to talk about the company's plans. It's the
lat
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| Monday's College Basketball Scores Feb 9 2010 12:28AM
By The Associated Press
EAST
Brooklyn 95, St. Joseph's, N.Y. 77
Cheyney 92, Bloomsburg 78, OT
Delaware 69, UNC Wilmington 62
Delaware Valley 101, Penn St.-Harrisburg 77
FDU-Florham 62, N.Y. Tech 50
Franklin & Marshall 69, Muhle
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| ArkansasPine Bluff tops Alabama State 4742 Feb 8 2010 11:27PM
Tavaris Washington scored 16 points and
Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Alabama State 47-42 Monday night.
Tyree Glass added 11 points and Lebaron Weathers 10 rebounds for
the Golden Lions (8-14, 8-3 Southwestern Athletic).
Menji Mundadi led th
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| Toyota recall...Jackson's doctor in court...Another snowstorm... Feb 8 2010 11:06PM
Toyota has filed papers to recall about 223,000
hybrid cars in Japan, including the Prius, for braking problems.
And it's expected to soon disclose its global plans for a fix to
the popular gas-electric hybrids. The number of Priuses being
recalled
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| Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery Feb 8 2010 10:24PM
A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend
of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine
was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led
him to be hospitalized.
Murtha died Monday at Virginia Hospital C
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| Update on the latest in sports Feb 8 2010 10:17PM
Vince Carter poured in 48 points in the Orlando
Magic's 123-117 victory over the New Orleans Hornets. Carter scored
34 in the second half as the Magic rallied from a 17-point deficit.
Carter was 19 of 27 from the field and grabbed seven rebounds.
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| National Basketball Association Feb 8 2010 10:03PM
Expanded Glance
By The Associated Press
All Times EST
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf
Boston 32 17 .653 5-5 L-1 15-9 17-8 22-11
Toronto 28 23 .549 5
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| Prius recalled in Japan...Obama invitation...Plea in Jackson case... Feb 8 2010 9:56PM
Toyota is recalling the new Prius in Japan because
of braking problems. The carmaker says it will inform Japan's
transport ministry that it's recalling the gas-electric hybrid that
went on sale last year. The recall will include two other hybrid
mode
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| National Hockey League Feb 8 2010 9:14PM
tional [[kxtopic:hockey:t[Hockey]:t]] League
Expanded Conference Glance
By The Associated Press
All Times EST
EASTERN CONFERENCE
GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div
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| More snow!...Explosion probe...Lawyer: Church group to be freed... Feb 8 2010 9:07PM
Forecasters say another major snowstorm will
dump at least a foot of snow in many parts of the Mid-Atlantic
starting tomorrow. The region is already digging out from a weekend
storm. Some areas, got close to 3 feet. The storm snarled ground
and air t
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| Southwestern Athletic Conference at ArkansasPine Bluff... Feb 8 2010 9:07PM
uthwestern Athletic Conference at Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Half: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 23 Alabama State 14
High Scorers: Alabama St. - Tramaine Butler 5
Ark.-Pine Bluff - Savalance Townsend 7,
Tavaris
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| Longwood beats Fairleigh Dickinson 8381 Feb 8 2010 9:07PM
Dana Smith and Martiz Washington scored
19 points apiece, and Kevin Swecker hit three foul shots in the
final 23 seconds, leading Longwood past Fairleigh Dickinson 83-81
on Monday night.
Swecker had 15 points while Antwan Carter added 14 points
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| Neb. Democrat joins GOP to oppose labor nominee Feb 8 2010 9:07PM
Nebraska's Democratic senator says he will
join Republicans in opposing a union lawyer's nomination to serve
on the National Labor Relations Board.
Sen. Ben Nelson is the first Democrat to come out against the
nomination of Craig Becker. His dec
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| tx Feb 8 2010 8:53PM
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Monday's College Basketball Scores
By The Associated Press
EAST
Brooklyn 95, St. Joseph's, N.Y. 77
Cheyney 92, Bloomsburg 78, OT
Delaware 69, UNC Wilmington 62
Delaware Valley 101, Penn St.-Harrisburg 77
FDU-Florham 62, N.
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| Stallworth cut from Browns...IOC warns the Russians... Feb 8 2010 7:15PM
Donte' (DAHN'-tay) Stallworth will get the
chance to resurrect his NFL career, but it won't be in Cleveland
after the Browns released the troubled wide receiver. NFL
Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday that Stallworth would be
reinstated following
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| Jackson case plea...Rep. Murtha dies...Most watched TV program... Feb 8 2010 7:08PM
He's free on bail. Michael Jackson's doctor
pleaded not guilty today to involuntary manslaughter charges.
Prosecutors say he caused Jackson's death. Murray's lawyer says the
doctor plans to return to his medical practices in Houston and Las
Vegas w
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| Update on the latest in sports: Feb 8 2010 6:33PM
They are literally dancing in the streets of New
Orleans, which has been transformed into one big Bourbon Street.
Their beloved Saints have gone from NFL laughingstock to Super Bowl
champions.
The underdog Saints rallied with 18 unanswered poi
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| Not guilty plea...Digging out...Obama challenges GOP... Feb 8 2010 6:05PM
Michael Jackson's personal physician has
pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with
Jackson's death and is in free on bail. Several members of
Jackson's family looked on as Dr. Conrad Murray entered the plea.
WASHINTON (
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| Obama: Murtha 'toughasnails' leader Feb 8 2010 4:55PM
President Barack Obama says he was saddened to
hear of the death of Rep. John Murtha and called his fellow
Democrat a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for
nearly 40 years.
Obama on Monday called Murtha a devoted husband and a lo
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| WASHINGTON (AP) Obama saddened by death of Rep. Murtha, 'a respected vo... Feb 8 2010 4:55PM
Obama saddened by death of Rep. Murtha, 'a
respected voice on issues of national security'
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APNP 02-08-10 1641CST
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| Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty...Rep. John Murtha dies... Feb 8 2010 4:55PM
The doctor who was with Michael Jackson when
he died has pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court to
involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. Dr. Conrad Murray
could face up to four years in prison if convicted. Jackson's
father, mother and sibl
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| South Dakota girls basketball poll Feb 8 2010 4:55PM
This is the South Dakota Sportswriters Association Girls
Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 8. Teams are listed with
first-place votes in parenthesis, record, total points and previous
ranking.
Class AA
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| NBA makeup...Kaman an AllStar...Pacers lose center...Gainey out... Feb 8 2010 4:48PM
The Atlanta at Washington NBA game snowed-out
last Saturday has been rescheduled for March 11. Both teams played
in other cities the night before and could not get into the
nation's capital. The new schedule will force Washington to play
games on thr
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| Snowedout HawksWizards rescheduled for March 11 Feb 8 2010 4:27PM
The snowed-out game between the Atlanta Hawks
and Washington Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11.
The game was supposed to be played Saturday but was postponed
because of a blizzard that dumped 2 feet of snow on the nation's
capital. Both
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 8 2010 4:27PM
As much as 8 inches of snow could
accumulate in southeastern North Dakota by tomorrow, with strong
winds blowing it around. Wind chill advisories were posted for much
of the Dakotas, with the combination of wind and low temperatures
making it feel as
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| Drug bust in ND nets 7 pounds of meth Feb 8 2010 3:24PM
Two men from Washington state face felony
drug charges in North Dakota after a big drug bust.
Highway Patrol Capt. Eldon Mehrer (MARE) said Tuesday that the
street value of the 7 pounds of methamphetamine is between $350,000
and $500,000.
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| Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77 Feb 8 2010 3:24PM
Congressman John Murtha has died.
The Pennsylvania Democrat was the first combat veteran of the
Vietnam War to be elected to Congress. He wielded considerable
clout for two decades when he served as the ranking Democrat on the
House subcommittee
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| Drug bust in ND nets 7 pounds of meth Feb 8 2010 3:24PM
Two men from Washington state face felony
drug charges in North Dakota after a big drug bust.
Highway Patrol Capt. Eldon Mehrer (MARE) said Tuesday that the
street value of the 7 pounds of methamphetamine is between $350,000
and $500,000.
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| Jackson family arrives...John Murtha dies...Prius recall coming... Feb 8 2010 2:56PM
Members of Michael Jackson's family have
arrived at a Los Angeles courthouse where prosecutors earlier
announced they had charged Jackson's doctor with involuntary
manslaughter. Jackson's father said he is "looking for justice."
Dr. Conrad Murray is
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| US to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp Feb 8 2010 2:28PM
The Obama administration says it will spend
$78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear
could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes region's $7
billion fishing industry.
Federal officials say they'll consider opening
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