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- Roundup: Renegades stop Warriors 51-45 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:12PMCLEAR FORK — Ashley Stepp drilled five 3-point goals and scored 20 points to lift the Class AA No. 10 Renegades past their Wyoming County rivals.
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- Female bomber at Baghdad Shiite shrine kills 38 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:46PM The suicide attack was the most recent in a series in less than a week.
- Female Bomber Kills 38 In Baghdad Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:22PMA female suicide bomber blew herself up on Sunday among a crowd of pilgrims worshipping at a revered Shiite shrine in northern Baghdad, killing at least 38 people and wounding about 72, the Iraqi army and police said.
- Suicide bomber kills pilgrims in Iraq Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:47AM A suicide bomber blew herself up on Sunday during one of the holiest periods for Shiite Muslims. At least 38 people were killed and about 72 were wounded, the Iraqi army and police said.
- Fantasy: Mr. Rotowire answers your questions Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:24AMFantasy football is over for the season, unless you want to jump into a postseason game. NFL.com and numerous other sports sites offer free games in which you draft NFL players for the postseason and compete based on how many points they produce for you.
- Calgary triple slaying gang-related Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 5:51AMPolice say a high-ranking gang member is among three men gunned down in a city restaurant.
- Letters to Santa Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:53AMDear Santa, I would like a Lego and Diana Jones the video game for Xbox 360 please. I would like a puppy. I would like an iPod. I would like a laptop.
- He?s in It for the Long Run Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:40AMRenowned for their durability, the big Mercedes diesels built from the mid-1970s to the mid-?80s have made Tom Cucciniello a true aficionado.
- Armed bank robbery in San Luis Obispo Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:17PMAccording to San Luis Obispo police, First Bank of San Luis Obispo in the Marigold Shopping Center was robbed at gunpoint.
- Suicide attack kills 23 at Iraq tribal meeting Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:33PMBAGHDAD: A suicide bomber killed at least 23 people and wounded 72 others yesterday at a tribal meeting near the Iraqi capital, officials said, one day after the US handed back part of the security brief to Iraq.
- Blast at tribal lunch kills 30 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:26PMBAGHDAD: A suicide bomber sneaked into a luncheon gathering called by the leader of a local tribe, killing 30 people and wounding 110 yesterday, one day after the US handed back part of the security brief to Iraq.
- Suicide bombing near Iraqi capital kills at least 23 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:06PMA suicide bomber killed at least 23 people and wounded 42 others Friday at a tribal meeting near the Iraqi capital, officials said, one day after the United States handed back part of the security brief to Iraq. The bomber detonated his explosives vest at a lunch meeting of Sunni Arab sheikhs in Al-Yusufiyah, a town south of Baghdad.
- Forward.com Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:42PMTel Aviv, Israel — Even as their surprise military campaign remained secret, Foreign Ministry officials scurried to put in place another dimension of modern warfare that they considered crucial to their success.
- Bronx CERT team prepped for disaster Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:23PMJoe Thompson showed up to the Community District 11 CERT meeting Monday, December 8 sporting a sharp windbreaker vest, green with “Community Emergency Response Team” in white block lettering.
- Defiance (2008) Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:49PMDaniel Craig, center, plays a man of principle in “Defiance,” based on a book by Nechama Tec.
- Economy linked to consumer confidence Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:17PMExperts say things will turn around when consumers regain their confidence. Low gas prices, a possible federal stimulus and just keeping things in perspective should help.
- QCA top news stories for 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:07PMMOLINE, Illinois -- 2008 was a year when local stories topped national headlines. These are the stories that you will remember even after the clock strikes midnight.
- A look back at 2008: July - December Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:34AMwas just about to walk seven-year-old son Lewis to school when he came face to face with the brown and white beast and said: “I thought it was all rather funny, especially when the cow looked right up at me as I was taking its photo. It was almost as though it was smiling for the camera.”
- VIDEO: Protecting the dogs that protect us Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:11PM What’s become a fun-filled annual event at the Pet Food Shoppe on Route 44 has a serious purpose, “to help protect the dogs who help protect us.”
- 3 verdicts returned in cop-slay trial Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 3:03PMThree alleged cop killers charged with the murder of Police Officer Russel Timoshenko suffered different fates in court last week — a guilty verdict, a not guilty verdict and a mistrial.
- Three down, more coaches to go in NFL? Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 2:11PMBlack Monday for NFL head coaches hit hard when the New York Jets, Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns made changes.
- FEATURE: Current Events: Retail newsmakers Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 11:28AMIn a year in which headlines are sure to be more dramatic than usual across the country, you can also be sure supermarket operators will be creating their own share of headlines in 2009.
- Scoring spurt propels Pisgah Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 10:29AMThe Pisgah and North Sand Mountain boys basketball game was played out over 32 minutes. But the outcome was actually decided during a 53 second span.
- People of 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 10:28AMA hearing-impaired college student with big dreams; an 8-year old with artistic talent and enthusiasm to spare; a pair of senior citizens on a mission to make others laugh.
- Greg Sellnow: Resolutions for a better new year Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 9:14AMTwo days before Christmas I encountered a motorist who was not imbued with the spirit of the season. I was approaching an intersection when the light turned yellow. The streets were slippery, so rather than hit the brakes I opted to go through the interse
- Casey hangs around, but falls to Rockville Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 1:37AMTERRE HAUTE — Casey-Westfield hung around with Rockville just long enough to make its coach wonder how one more good quarter could have aided his team.
- Sewing plant is job training for inmates Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 1:36AMProgram offers prisoners a small stipend and the skills to adjust to work world after incarceration.
- Billions gone – souvenirs for sale Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:03PM(By James Callan, Bloomberg News) A Bernard Madoff disaster-recovery kit is among the items up for auction on eBay as sellers look to turn a quick buck after the money manager was accused of masterminding a $50 billion Ponzi scheme. A flashlight and backpack, as well as the employee emergency kit, are among items on eBay carrying insignia of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC. Bids for ...
- Buying the right boat depends on the person Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 9:46AMNOVI – Merry Christmas. If you were expecting a new bass or walleye boat and don’t see it parked under the tree, better check the garage. The guy with the white beard and reindeer may have left it there, instead of the traditional chimney delivery.
- Has the hunt outfoxed the law? Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 8:40AMBoxing Day meets continue to flourish and questions are being asked whether the hunting ban will ever work writes Clive Aslet.
- Breaking the ice at the wrong time Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 6:16AMDuck hunting, especially in below freezing temperatures, is not for the faint of heart.
- COACH OF FUTURE? Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 4:05AMThough a game has yet to be played, Mike Singletary already scored a victory this week. The 49ers coach met with team officials in big step toward securing his return for 2009. The Sacramento Bee reported news of a successful meeting on its web site Wednesday morning.
- Eagles make splash at Coaches Invite Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 1:10AMKia Dobie has played her cards close to her vest for her senior season. On Saturday, however, one of Broomfield’s most decorated swimmers tipped her hand regarding her state aspirations. While not set in stone, Dobie made a good case for pursuing the 100 butterfly, finishing second in the event in the Coaches Invitational at Mountain View Aquatic Center. Dobie wasn’t alone in figuring out her ...
- Idea #4 New Ways to Warm Your Bum (in News) Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:06PM Forget patio heaters. Use the heat restaurants cook up.
- 49ers closer to keeping coach Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 8:21PMSingletary confirms a report he met with team officials about his future
- No. 8 story: Police officer shot Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 7:53PMPalatka Daily News L ast March, Pete Ruiz was driving to an off-duty work detail when he pulled over an erratic driver, who then shot the veteran Palatka policeman without warning.
- 49ers, Singletary talking turkey Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 6:30PMNFL rules prohibit an interim coach from re-signing until at least the day after the season. But it looks increasingly as if a deal for Singletary could come together quickly.
- A close call for former firefighter and EMT Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 5:00PMMike Vogt and wife, Patti, are having happier holidays this year, thanks to top care by Greene’s EMS
- Snow and ice still blanket region; more on the way Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 3:18PMCity of Gig Harbor Public Works employees John Shelton, with the orange vest, and Dave Fishbach, push a car out of the snow Monday along Harborview Drive.
- We Are Thankful Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:13AMEast Hampton December 15, 2008 Dear Mr. Rattray: On Sunday, Dec. 14, the Springs Fire Department made available delicious holiday dinners for delivery to clients of East Hampton Meals on Wheels and their family members who were unable to attend the dinner at the firehouse.
- Comeback complete Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:53AMThe North Sand Mountain boys basketball team has made a habit of falling behind by double digits early in games. And though its a habit that might give coach Tracy Vest gray hairs, he can live with the outcome.
- Family of slain armored truck guard asks for help in finding killers Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:06AMThree weeks after armored truck guard Carlos Alvarado was gunned down by two robbers at Dadeland Mall, no arrests have been made. No arrests despite the countywide manhunt for the brazen killers. Or the $30,000 reward for the killer, sponsored by Dunbar Armored and retailers. Or help from the FBI.
- FALLEN COMRADE Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 7:44AMThe Leesville Police Department laid to rest one of its finest Tuesday in a solemn ceremony near the Department’s shooting range and training ground.
- Traveling north? Dress in layers Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:38AMAlong with the scarf for Aunt Sue and the vest for Granddad, holiday travelers would be wise to pack clothes for all kinds of weather.
- Man killed in hunting incident Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:36AMA Cuyahoga County man was killed Sunday after being shot while hunting.
- Secret Santas hand out $11,000 in Downriver area Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 2:24AMThis is the tale of two Santas and what they did Monday. Naming them, they feel, would cheapen how they spent the day in and around the Downriver city of Lincoln Park.
- Choose or lose: Lions have No. 1 pick -- for better or worse Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 12:22AMALLEN PARK -- Be warned, Lions fans: The life vest the NFL is about to toss you comes with hidden weights.
- All But Decapitated, Boy, 9, Recovers Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 9:00AMSurgeons reattached his head to his neck after a traffic accident, and the boy, his mom and surgeon spoke with Harry Smith on The Early Show.
- Bikers raise toys for foster children Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:47AMSHELBY - Rudolph sat this one out; Santa chose horsepower instead.Mr.