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Report: Legislature still dysfunctional Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:19PMALBANY — Four years after it first recommended legislative reforms, a New York City think tank reports that the state Legislature remains largely dysfunctional.
Eagles, Arabians split contests Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:18PMFrankton’s Zack Doughty inbounded the ball under the basket to a wide-open Adam Hendricks, who then hit the game-winning layup with 12 seconds left to give the Eagles a 57-55 victory over the Arabians in the first round of the Madison County Boys Basketball Tournament at the Eagles Nest in Frankton. The Lady Arabians dominated the Eagles in their contest.
ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: Pancakes With Julia Murney Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:17PMA week in the life of actor, musician and Chatterbox host Seth Rudetsky.
Bangor woman hurt in Levant rollover Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:16PMLEVANT, Maine — A Bangor woman was injured Sunday when the SUV she was driving rolled over on Lake Road.
Road trips to history still open: Space available on local bus tours to D.C. Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:15PMFor Midlands residents who are still considering attending the presidential inauguration, there is room on a number of buses headed for Washington, D.C., according to tour bus companies and groups that have organized trips to the nation’s capital. And the cost is not as expensive as you might think. Those with seats left to sell say news of $500-a-night hotel rooms and a faltering economy and ...
Kingman man selected to fill 116th House seat Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:15PMKINGMAN - A Kingman resident and farmer-stockman, Patrick J. Maloney, will assume the Kansas House o ...
McKinney faces speculation on gov race Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:15PMTOPEKA - Dennis McKinney took office Monday as state treasurer but immediately faced questions about ...
Russians topple Slovaks for bronze Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:15PMThe Russians aren’t going home empty-handed from the world junior hockey championship
Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:52PMWASHINGTON — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Sunday announced that he was withdrawing his nomination to be President-elect Barack Obama’s commerce secretary amid a grand jury investigation into how some of his political donors won a lucrative state contract.
Coquille council will select new councilor Monday Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:51PMA candidate who thought she deserved to win a Coquille City Council seat in November will have another chance on Monday. But so will two other also-rans and two newcomers.
Chamber lunch will look at waterfront development Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:51PM“Back to the Water’s Edge” is the topic for the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Independent Business Operators luncheon forum Wednesday in North Bend.
Vacca considers Borough President race Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:50PMWith all the excitement that has grown out of the seemingly likely appointment of Borough President Adolfo Carrion Jr. to lead President-elect Obama’s White House Office of Urban Policy comes the news that for the first time in decades, an east Bronxite could emerge as a leading contender for the borough presidency.
WA News Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:50PMA 21-year-old man has been charged with the assault of a taxi driver in the early hours of New Years Day. After the man got into the taxi, the driver asked him to get out when he realised the passenger did not have money for the fare.
Woman Killed In I-69 Crash Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:45PMA woman is killed in a single-vehicle crash on I-69 in Madison County.
Ghanaian president-elect: I ll be president for all Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:42PMGhanaian president-elect promises to be president for all LAGOS,Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Ghanian president-elect John Atta-Mills from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to be a president for all , a move came soon after the Electoral Commission (EC) on Saturday announced him as the winner of the Dec. 28, 2008 presidential run-off.
Dachel decides against running for re-election Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:20AMThe Chippewa Falls City Council is going to have at least two new members after the April 7 election.
Somali insurgents take over 3 police stations Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:18AMMOGADISHU, Somalia - Islamic insurgents appeared to be scrambling for power Saturday, taking over several police stations in the capital as Ethiopian troops who have been...
Hyderabad firm Lanco to shift base to Gurgaon Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:17AMPower producer Lanco Infratech is all set to shift its offices to Gurgaon from Hyderabad in a bid to better manage its upcoming power projects in north India and be close to the seat of power in New Delhi.
2008: Villages incumbents pay price Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:17AMEven before it became the clarion call of the presidential election, change was decidedly in the air in the Memorial Villages as voters in May elected newcomers to their city councils, throwing out incumbents who advocated a bit too much change.
Congress faces historic challenges Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:17AM Democrats will pack greater clout when the new Congress convenes on Tuesday but they face enormous expectations from voters as they grapple with two wars, a financial crisis and record budget deficits.
A closer look at politics Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:17AMKaty Grimes is a longtime political analyst. Email her at KatyG@SacUnion.com.
News Information highway Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:16AMDuring the past year, City Manager Kevin Carruth has updated city council members by e-mail at least once a week to improve communications. Red River Valley schools keep standards up Red River Valley school districts for the most part did well by state standards academically during 2008 while all districts dealt with budget restraints.
Report uncovers flaws in Columbia safety Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:16AMThere was no way the Columbia crew could have survived the shuttle’s 2003 crash, but NASA officials have identified several safety issues that could have been avoided.
John Sharp files paperwork for US Senate seat 9:22 AM CT Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:42AMFormer state Comptroller John Sharp, a Democrat, filed the formal paperwork Thursday to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutichison.
Democrats struggle with filling Obamaâ€s Senate seat Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:40AMWASHINGTON — Rep. Bobby Rush says he doesn’t think any U.S. senator would be caught turning a black man away from serving alongside them.
Willets Point, Citi Field top news Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:40AMThe future of Willets Point and the construction of the Mets’ new stadium, Citi Field, across the street, were 2008’s top stories in northern Queens.
Crooked politicians dominate ’08 in central and mid Queens Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:39AMArson, murder and building development all took their turns on the pages of the Queens Chronicle in 2008, but nothing dominated headlines in mid and central Queens like political scandal.
Thousands of illegal immigrants known to live in public housing Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:39AMUntold thousands of illegal immigrants live in public housing at a time when hundreds of thousands of citizens and legal residents are stuck waiting years for a spot.
Local events to highlight presidential inauguration Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:39AMRumor has it that millions of revelers are expected to turn out in Washington, D.C. to watch the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama on Jan. 20. With all those Americans packing the national mall, the best place to be just might be in Queens, since a whole batch of local leaders have decided to host events to celebrate Obama’s historic achievement.
As the year closes Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:38AMFrom left, U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, Gov. David Paterson and Ambassador to Afghanistan William Wood on a recent visit. (photo courtesy Anthony Weiner)
Tough year in southeast Queens Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:38AM2008 was a challenging year for residents of southeast Queens, presenting stories of heartbreak over lost homes, justice eluded and communities terrorized by the most reprehensible of society’s ills.
Helen Suzman dies Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:38AMHelen Suzman has died at the age of 91, her daughter said on Thursday. Her daughter Frances Joel said she died peacefully on Thursday morning at the age of 91 at her home in Johannesburg.
End of an Era Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:51AM“Don just has a great love for these kids in the classroom. That’s what he’s all about. There’s no telling how many kids’ lives that guy has touched. I think the world of Don Jones.”
Olson getting ‘comfortable’ in transition Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:49AMAfter a grueling campaign during a particularly competitive election year, a new chapter in Pete Olson’s career has begun.
Top 10 stories in 2008 in the upper valley Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:49AMIf nothing else, news was varied in the upper valley over the past year -- good, bad, thought-provoking and sad.
This day in history Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:48AMIn 1890, the first Tournament of Roses was held in Pasadena, Calif. This year, Sesame Street characters join the floats.
Crittenton kitchen gets redo Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:48AMDanny Huggler, a 15-year-old resident at the Florence Crittenton Home, no longer has to worry about her 9-month-old son Rodney getting his tiny fingers cut by deteriorating cabinets or curiously flipping the garbage-disposal switch that used to be within toddler reach.
Illinois top court asked to act on Senate seat Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:48AMCHICAGO — Democrat Roland Burris went to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday to fight to be seated in the U.S. Senate. Burris, appointed by disgraced Democratic Gov.
Dining Guide Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:10PMEditor’s Note: Once a month, we present an abbreviated compilation of restaurant listings.
Sports Corner: Plenty of quality wrestling in our area Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:06PM
Ceri Sweeney returns to tame NewportGwent Dragons Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:04PMDragons 19 Cardiff Blues 2Ceri Sweeney bit the hand that used to feed him as Cardiff Blues defeated the Dragons.
Baird says finding distance from lobbyists is easy Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 7:44AMLOWELL — So far, state Representative-elect Duncan Baird, R-Lowell, has not had any negative reactions with his policy of not accepting gifts from lobbyists. (Benton County Daily Record)
Kings for a day Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 7:44AMThe Czech Republic is poised to crown its European re-integration by taking on the presidency of the European Union.
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NY gov. asks for less gossip on Senate appointment Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 7:34AMGov. David Paterson says people should refrain from gossiping about who he will appoint to represent New York in the U.S. Senate.
Star Power: The best, worst thing about 2008 Cowboys Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 10:15PMIRVING – Stars, stars, stars. Everywhere you look, the Dallas Cowboys are all about the stars.
Crime and Public Safety, Dec. 26 Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 10:14PMAuthorities have released the name of the woman who died during rollover crash about seven miles west of Needles Wednesday.
Three killed in ambulance wreck Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 10:06PMAn ambulance collided with a car, killing all three people inside the sedan
Local teams have host of holiday tourneys Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 10:05PMThe break from school usually gives local sports teams a chance to travel around the region for holiday tournaments and face teams normally not on the schedule.
2008 sees Sarawak again gaining footing as BN fortress Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 10:02PMAmidst the gloomy economic scenario, the year 2008 saw Sarawak once again establishing itself as the traditional Barisan Nasional (BN) bastion.