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Fishermen say 'the vermin of the ocean' has rebounded (AP)

2009-10-13T14:40:00.001-07:00

AP - The sea air isn't all that's salty when fishermen in the Cape Cod town of Chatham talk about the hated spiny dogfish.

Bradley is right man for USA job

2009-10-11T14:39:00.001-07:00

It's time for the U.S. soccer public to face the truth: Bob Bradley belongs as men's national team coach.

GOP Leaders Voting Against Defense Bill Because Of Hate Crime Protections

2009-10-09T14:39:00.001-07:00

AP WASHINGTON — Assaulting people because of their sexual orientation would become a federal hate crime in legislation the House is set to vote on Thursday. The bill would significantly expand the hate crimes law enacted in the days after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. With the expected House passage and eventual approval by the Senate, federal prosecutors will for the first time be able to intervene in cases of violence perpetrated against gays based on their sexual orientation. Many Republicans, normally stalwart supporters of defense bills, declared they would vote agains

Saudi gets 5 years in jail for frank TV sex talk (AP)

2009-10-07T14:39:00.001-07:00

AP - A Saudi court on Wednesday convicted a man for publicly talking about sex after he bragged on a TV talk show about his exploits, sentencing him to five years in jail and 1,000 lashes, his lawyer said.

7 Things You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Day

2009-10-05T14:39:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Cosmo Radio for inspiring this, as they offer the original 7 Things You Need to Know Before You Go every morning (but their version relates to fashion and celebrities. My version is diet, fitness, exercise and health related.) These are the 7 things you need to know before you leave the house to have the most fit and healthy day possible. 1. How much sleep did you get the night before? Getting enough sleep is an important key to maintaining a healthy weight and having enough energy to get your exercise choices accomplished. 2. Nothing, eggs and bacon, or peanut butter toast? Stud

Politicians beware: Oil photo exhibit opens in DC (AP)

2009-10-03T14:38:00.001-07:00

AP - Politicians, cover your eyes.

Excavating Ardi: A New Piece for the Puzzle of Human Evolution

2009-10-01T14:38:00.001-07:00

Ardi, the oldest hominid skeleton ever discovered, predating Lucy, offers unexpected clues to what our even more ancient ancestors might have looked like

Consumer confidence unexpectedly falls in Sept. (AP)

2009-09-29T14:38:00.001-07:00

Americans' worries about job security flared up in September, causing a widely watched barometer of consumer confidence to fall unexpectedly and raising more concern about the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Clinton: There Won't Be A Repeat Of '94 Elections (VIDEO)

2009-09-27T14:38:00.001-07:00

***SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO*** Bill Clinton predicted on Sunday that Democrats in Congress would avoid the political bloodbath during the 2010 elections that they witnessed during the first mid-term elections under his presidency. Appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press," the former president sought to calm the concerns of many within his own party that current political trends and electoral history foreshadow massive losses in the House and the Senate. "There's no way they can make it that bad," Clinton said, when asked if he was worried about a repeat of the '94 elections, in which Republicans

Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs

2009-09-25T14:38:00.001-07:00

FRIDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) -- The bad news is that youngsters who are spanked might lose IQ points.

McDonald's fries the holy grail for potato farmers (AP)

2009-09-23T14:37:00.001-07:00

AP - From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald's french fries.

More Reasons to Trust Glenn Beck....

2009-09-23T09:47:00.001-07:00

Pretty self explanatory. [ Editor's Note : Glenn Beck, the early years. Also, a chimp. Also, holy shit. This is a 1986 ad for the Phoenix Radio station Y95.]

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Coworkers Find They're Long Lost Brothers

2009-09-21T14:37:00.001-07:00

After working side by side for weeks, two coworkers discovered that they are actually siblings brought together by a series of incredible circumstances.

Reports: FCC to propose 'Net neutrality' rules (AP)

2009-09-19T14:37:00.001-07:00

The head of the FCC plans to propose new rules that would prohibit Internet service providers from interfering with the free flow of information and certain applications over their networks, according to reports published Saturday.

Race Issue Deflected, Now as in Campaign

2009-09-17T14:37:00.001-07:00

A debate over the role of race in the current criticism of President Obama is forcing the White House to confront a volatile issue it would rather avoid.

The race from race: Dems rebut Carter (Politico)

2009-09-17T02:47:00.001-07:00

Politico - Jimmy Carter is 84 years old and three decades removed from the White House, but he still has the power to make Democrats run.

Plight of 'intersex' athletes

2009-09-13T14:36:00.001-07:00

Experts cringe at the glare being cast on the Caster Semenya case.

Roche: 13 cases of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu

2009-09-07T14:36:00.001-07:00

BASEL, Switzerland – Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holding AG said Monday that it has had reports of 13 cases of pandemic swine flu becoming resistant to Tamiflu, which it calls a very low percentage.

AP Photo of Dying Marine Criticized

2009-09-05T14:35:00.001-07:00

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates criticized the Associated Press on Friday for what he called an "appalling" lack of compassion for deciding to distribute a photograph of a mortally wounded Marine in Afghanistan over the objections of the Marine's father.

Finger Bitten Off In Fight At Health Care Rally

2009-09-03T14:35:00.001-07:00

A 65-year-old man's finger bitten was off at a health care rally Wednesday night in Thousand Oaks, California. KTLA reports that the man was part of an anti-reform crowd: About 100 protesters sponsored by MoveOn.org were having a rally supporting health care reform. A group of anti-health care reform protesters formed across the street. A witness from the scene says a man was walking through the anti-reform group to get to the pro-reform side when he got into an altercation with the 65-year-old, who opposes health care reform. The injured man walked to Los Robles hospital. Sheriff's investi

The AARP and Seniors: Clashing Views on Health Reform

2009-09-01T14:35:00.001-07:00

Many observers are puzzled by the level of anger and vitriol senior citizens have been directing toward their besieged elected representatives during recent health-care town halls.

Ex-champ catches burglar

2009-08-31T14:35:00.001-07:00

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Fraser gives an intruder all he can handle.

GOP senator signals fading hopes on health care (AP)

2009-08-29T14:35:00.001-07:00

A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country's "finances sicker without saving you money."

Rep. Jenkins: GOP looking for "great white hope"

2009-08-27T14:35:00.001-07:00

TOPEKA, Kan. – U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins told a recent gathering in northeast Kansas that the Republican Party is looking for a "great white hope" to help stop the political agenda of the Democratic party and President Barack Obama .

Military rethinking 'golden hour' for injuries

2009-08-25T14:34:00.001-07:00

The U.S. military is rethinking its "golden hour" goal for critically injured troops, questioning whether it should spend a little ...

Editorial: The Uninsured

2009-08-23T14:34:00.001-07:00

There are tens of millions of people without insurance, often for extended periods, and there is good evidence that lack of insurance is harmful to their health.

Pilot pleaded to evacuate stranded passengers

2009-08-21T14:34:00.001-07:00

The captain of an airliner stranded overnight on an airport tarmac in Minnesota pleaded unsuccessfully for her 47 passengers ...

NY dealers pull out of clunkers program (AP)

2009-08-19T14:34:00.001-07:00

Hundreds of auto dealers in the New York area have withdrawn from the government's Cash for Clunkers program, citing delays in getting reimbursed by the government, a dealership group said Wednesday.

Michael Jackson's 51st birthday to be his burial day: father

2009-08-17T14:34:00.001-07:00

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) – Michael Jackson's body will be laid to rest on August 29, the day the King of Pop would have turned 51, his father told AFP.

The Lufkin Daily News trims staff, announces promotions

2009-08-15T14:34:00.001-07:00

The Lufkin Daily News eliminated nine full-time and two part-time positions yesterday in a restructuring move designed to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. "Most every business has been affected by the current economic downturn but the positions we've eliminated were carefully thought out to avoid any decrease in service to our readers or advertisers and we still have a real person answering the telephone," said Greg Shrader, publisher of the News. "It is never easy to make decisions to reduce staff but we found several of the positions were redundant with some of the functions of our cor

Rivals.com 120 Countdown: No. 1 Florida

2009-08-13T14:34:00.001-07:00

Urban Meyer may have the country's best quarterback at Florida, but it's the Gators defense that may lead the way this season. The top-ranked Gators are a clear favorite to pick up their third national championship in four years. Mike Huguenin tells us more as the Rivals.com Preseason 120 Countdown ends

GM: New Chevy Volt To Get 230 Miles Per Gallon

2009-08-11T14:33:00.001-07:00

WARREN, Mich. — General Motors Corp. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car should get 230 miles per gallon of gasoline in city driving, more than four times the mileage of the current champion, the Toyota Prius. The Volt is powered by an electric motor and a battery pack with a 40-mile range. After that, a small internal combustion engine kicks in to generate electricity for a total range of 300 miles. The battery pack can be recharged from a standard home outlet.

British soldier on patrol killed in Afghanistan (AP)

2009-08-09T14:33:00.001-07:00

AP - Britain's Ministry of Defense says one of its soldiers has been killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan.

House Democrat received Countrywide loans: report (Reuters)

2009-08-07T14:33:00.001-07:00

Reuters - A leading Democrat in the House of Representatives who has rebuffed Republican efforts to subpoena records of a mortgage program for favored borrowers at Countrywide Financial Corp got home loans from that lender, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Bratton: It is the Right Time

2009-08-05T14:33:00.001-07:00

William Bratton announced plans to resign Wednesday after seven years as Los Angeles' police chief. "It is the right time," Bratton said when he announced the resignation Wednesday afternoon at City Hall. City Council President Eric g****tti said he spoke with Bratton Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Bratton will join Altegrity Inc., a firm in Falls Church, Va., to help cities institute crime tracking systems Bratton's title will be Chief Executive Officer of Altegrity Security Consulting (ASC), a new business unit. Altegrity CEO Mike Cherkasky worked with Bratton when the chief was a

Lack of Vitamin D in Children 'Shocking' (LiveScience.com)

2009-08-03T14:33:00.001-07:00

LiveScience.com - About 70 percent of U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D,
which puts them at higher risk for bone and heart disease, researchers
said today.

Yemeni official: Gitmo inmate died of asphyxiation

2009-08-01T14:32:00.001-07:00

A Guantanamo detainee whose death has been blamed on suicide apparently died of asphyxiation, a Yemeni official said Saturday.

Phelps will skip chance to meet with pope (AP)

2009-07-31T14:32:00.001-07:00

Michael Phelps will skip a chance to meet with Pope Benedict XVI, preferring to rest up for his final individual race of the world championships. Benedict is scheduled to host about 100 swimmers Saturday at Castel Gandolfo, his summer residence. Phelps was among those invited, and at least one media report said he planned to attend, but his coach, Bob Bowman, said the swimmer will be resting after...

Yahoo-Microsoft Deal Finally Done (TechTicker)

2009-07-29T14:32:00.001-07:00

Message on War in Afghanistan: Don't Forget About Women in Desperate Need of Health Care

2009-07-27T14:32:00.001-07:00

Human rights experts, women in U.S. government, push for better health
care for women, particularly to reduce pregnancy-related deaths and
oppression

Suicide attackers strike southeastern Afghan city (AP)

2009-07-25T14:32:00.001-07:00

AP - For the second time in a week, Taliban fighters armed with suicide vests and automatic weapons attacked a provincial capital in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, triggering hours-long gunbattles that left seven militants dead, officials said.

NRA warns senators Sotomayor vote will be rated (AP)

2009-07-23T14:32:00.001-07:00

AP - The National Rifle Association is warning senators that it will consider their votes on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as part of its influential annual ratings of lawmakers.

ESPN reporter surreptitiously videotaped nude

2009-07-21T14:31:00.001-07:00

ESPN reporter Erin Andrews' attorney and the network say she was surreptitiously videotaped in the nude while she was alone in a hotel room. The blurry, five-minute video was posted on the Internet. It shows a nude blond woman standing in front of a hotel room mirror. It's unknown when or where the video was taken.

Football player falls from Busch Gardens ride

2009-07-19T14:31:00.001-07:00

A University of South Florida football player was recovering at a hospital after falling 35 feet from a gondola ride while working at Busch Gardens in Tampa, team officials said. Team officials identified the player as Maikon Bonani, 20, USF's starting kicker. The park did not immediately release the employee's name or the extent of his injuries, said spokeswoman Jill Revelle.

Happy 40th birthday Woodstock baby, if you exist (AP)

2009-07-17T14:31:00.001-07:00

AP - Welcome to middle age, Woodstock Baby — if you're really out there.

Dr Arnold Klein Helped Former Gay Lover Get Drugs

2009-07-15T14:31:00.001-07:00

Michael Jackson dermatologist Dr Arnold Klein prescribed medicines under his own name for his gay live-in masseuse, according to reports.
Paul Gorhanson, who claims to be a former lover of Dr Arnold Klein, has spoken out about the ways that the dermatologist allegedly helped get him medication. Gorhanson claims that Klein wrote prescriptions under his own name for three different medications used by Gorhanson. Gorhanson said: "The prescription did not have my name on it. It had Arnold's name on it, so I was kind of surprised by that, and I asked him: 'You know, why are you prescribing this und

Jon Gosselin Introduces Mistress In France

2009-07-13T14:31:00.001-07:00

Theoretically until now Jon Gosselin's girlfriend could have been imaginary, but in fact our reports have been correct: she exists. The much younger Hailey Glassman, who's 23 and kind of resembles Kate, met the world this weekend on their star-studded holiday in St. Tropez. We have the story on the big-sunglass-wearing Hollywood wannabes and their true colors, as photos from the weekend show them yachting, posing with European celebrities and smoking cigarettes. Keywords: Bossip, Europe, facebook, France, Gosselin divorce, Jon & Kate Plus 8, Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, Paris, smoking, TLC B

Report: NKorean army suspected over cyberattacks (AP)

2009-07-11T14:30:00.001-07:00

AP - A North Korean army lab of hackers was ordered to "destroy" South Korean communications networks — evidence the isolated regime was behind cyberattacks that paralyzed South Korean and American Web sites — news reports said Saturday, citing an intelligence briefing.

Six indictments against bottled water

2009-07-09T14:30:00.001-07:00

(Photo: Carol Gering / iStockPhoto) For years, advocacy groups have been raising concerns about bottled water: Not only do bottles end up littering the landscape, and not only are those plastic bottles derived from fossil fuels, but they also may leach chemicals into water and the quality of the water is not stringently monitored. But many Americans have a healthy distrust of advocacy groups. If you're one of them, then consider this. The Government Accountability Office, the well-respected and nonpartisan research organization that serves Congress, has concluded a yearlong investigation, an

Sotomayor Gets ABA's Highest Rating, Unanimously

2009-07-07T14:30:00.001-07:00

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor earned a "well-qualified" rating from the American Bar Association on Tuesday as she prepared for Senate hearings next week. The ABA committee that reviewed her qualifications came out with that unanimous rating of the federal appeals court judge and released it in a letter to White House lawyer Greg Craig. Read more: American Bar Association, Sotomayor, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court, Obama Supreme Court Nominee, Aba, Politics News

Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking (AP)

2009-07-05T14:30:00.001-07:00

AP - Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman.

Palin to resign as governor

2009-07-03T14:30:00.001-07:00

In a surprise announcement, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is stepping down July 26.

Is Twitter the news outlet for the 21st century? (AP)

2009-07-01T14:30:00.001-07:00

Cassy Hayes and Jasmine Coleman were among the first fans to arrive outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles where Michael Jackson was brought and later pronounced dead.

Sanford Women: Article Alludes To Multiple Affairs

2009-06-29T14:30:00.001-07:00

Maria Chapur has admitted to being South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's mistress. But is she the only one? Libby Spencer, a blogger at the Detroit News, points out that Sunday's article in The State describing how the affair blew up alluded to multiple affairs. A reporter called a Sanford staffer, saying the paper had e-mails that outlined an affair between the governor and Maria. Unless Sanford would address the issue privately, The State would have no choice but to ask him -- with TV crews filming -- if he knew Maria at his press conference that afternoon. The names of two other women tum

GOP: 'Where are the jobs?' from big fed spending (AP)

2009-06-27T14:30:00.001-07:00

Republicans concerned about the Obama administration's big spending on economic stimulus, energy and health care are asking, "Where are the jobs?"

Today's News: Our Take - Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer at 62

2009-06-26T09:48:00.001-07:00

Farrah Fawcett, a three-time Emmy-nominated actress, sex symbol, and star of perhaps the most famous poster of all time, has died. She was 62. Fawcett died Thursday morning at St. John's Heath Center in Santa Monica, Calif, her longtime companion, Ryan O'Neal, said in a statement. The Charlie's Angels star announced in 2006 that she had anal cancer, the start of an agonizing battle that included the cancer going into remission, only to return and spread to her liver. Look back on Fawcett's career highlights In her final days, O'Neal said he and Fawcett had hoped to marry. In the statement,

State Budget Cuts Affect Working Families - KPHO Phoenix

2009-06-26T06:31:00.001-07:00

State Budget Cuts Affect Working Families
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PHOENIX -- While the Arizona state budget is on hold, working families said they feel like they're caught in the middle. The KidsCare program provides ...

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Shaq Finds Out He Was Traded on Twitter

2009-06-25T21:24:00.001-07:00

How come no one told THE_REAL_SHAQ he was being traded from Phoenix to Cleveland? Twitter's favorite sports star had to find the important info out the way I find out if my coworker liked her Subway sandwich: on Twitter!

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Trade shakes up NBA

2009-06-25T11:43:00.001-07:00

Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James are teaming up, but will it be enough for the Cavs to win a title?

45000-plus Valley properties remain in foreclosure - Arizona Republic

2009-06-25T06:31:00.001-07:00

45000-plus Valley properties remain in foreclosure
Arizona Republic, AZ
by J. Craig Anderson - Jun. 23, 2009 12:00 AM Thomas Kelly explains the foreclosure process to those outside the banking industry by likening it to a tube. "You get put in the tube when you're 90 days late, and you might come out the other end of the ...

23 Taliban killed in southern Afghanistan - Yahoo! News

2009-06-24T11:43:00.001-07:00

Afghan and coalition forces killed 23 suspected Taliban fighters in a clash in southern Afghanistan, an Afghan army general said Wednesday.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 on Hiatus Until August

2009-06-23T11:43:00.001-07:00

The decision was made by TLC -- not the Gosselins, who announced their split on Monday's show

Scottsdale resort developer sued for violating deed - Arizona Republic

2009-06-23T06:31:00.001-07:00

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Scottsdale resort developer sued for violating deed
Arizona Republic, AZ
by Peter Corbett - Jun. 22, 2009 12:00 AM A developer who tore down low-income apartments to make way for a luxury hotel and condominiums in downtown Scottsdale is being sued for leveling the housing. The Phoenix Revitalization Corp. filed suit this ...
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Craigslist slaying suspect arraigned in Boston (AP)

2009-06-22T11:43:00.001-07:00

AP - A former Boston medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges.

Boy and grandmother found dead - KTAR.com

2009-06-22T06:31:00.001-07:00

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Boy and grandmother found dead
KTAR.com, AZ
by Marilyn Hyder/KTAR, Brandon Donahoo/KTAR (June 21st, 2009 @ 9:47am) PHOENIX - Phoenix police need help finding a 35-year-old man in connection with a double murder of his mother and nephew in Phoenix near Dunlap and 7th Avenues. ...
Boy's body found in slain grandmother's trash; uncle sought ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
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Guns from America fuel Jamaica's gang wars (AP)

2009-06-21T11:43:00.001-07:00

AP - Ships from Miami steam into Jamaica's main harbor loaded with TV sets and blue jeans. But some of the most popular U.S. imports never appear on the manifests: handguns, rifles and bullets that stoke one of the world's highest murder rates.

Tameka Johnson leads Phoenix over Sparks (Los Angeles Times)

2009-06-21T06:31:00.001-07:00

Johnson, who was dealt from L.A. in the off-season as part of a sign-and-trade deal, had 18 points as the Mercury handed the Sparks their fourth consecutive loss. Six games into her tenure with the Phoenix Mercury, Tameka Johnson has the Mercury's run-and-gun style figured out.
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Pixar Grants Girl's Last Wish to See Up [Film]

2009-06-20T11:42:00.001-07:00

Colby Curtin, a 10-year-old girl suffering from terminal vascular cancer, told her mom that she wanted to live to see Pixar's Up. But before she could visit the theater, her condition became too unstable for her to be moved. Colby's family called Pixar, guessed a name of an employee to break through the automated operator and explained the situation to the first person they reached. A Pixar employee flew out immediately with a DVD, toys and posters in hand. From the OC Register: Colby couldn't see the screen because the pain kept her eyes closed so her mother gave her a play-by-play of th

Sharpton met with cheers at breakfast with community leaders in Phoenix (The Arizona Republic)

2009-06-20T06:31:00.001-07:00

The Rev. Al Sharpton was met with cheers by more than 150 minority community leaders at a breakfast and prayer at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in downtown Phoenix this morning.
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Obama regulatory plan hits brokers: report (Reuters)

2009-06-19T11:42:00.001-07:00

The Obama administration's proposed financial regulatory revamp could upend Wall Street brokerages by compelling brokers to put their clients' interests ahead of their own, The Wall Street Journal said on Friday

Jim Balsillie to hold "Make It Seven" rally to support bid for Phoenix Coyotes (ESPN)

2009-06-19T06:30:00.001-07:00

Jim Balsillie, who is trying to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and move the team to Hamilton, will stage a rally on Friday -- dubbed "Make It Seven Day." There are currently six NHL franchises in Canada.
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Bush takes swipes at Obama policies

2009-06-18T11:42:00.001-07:00

ERIE, Pa.| Former President George W. Bush fired a salvo at President Obama on Wednesday, asserting his administration's interrogation policies were within the law, declaring the private sector -- not government -- will fix the economy and rejecting the nationalization of health care. "I know it's going to be the private sector that leads this country out of the current economic times we're in," the former president said to applause from members of a local business group. "You can spend your money better than the government can spend your money." Repeatedly in his hourlong speech and question-

Deck Park Tunnel work will restrict traffic - KTAR.com

2009-06-18T06:30:00.001-07:00

Deck Park Tunnel work will restrict traffic
KTAR.com, AZ
The Interstate 10 Deck Park Tunnel near downtown Phoenix will be closed one direction at a time during four weekends this summer while crews do maintenance work on the fire detection system. by KTAR.com (June 17th, 2009 @ 12:15pm) The Interstate 10 ...
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Patrick Farrow, Mia Farrow's Brother, Found Dead In Vermont Art Gallery

2009-06-17T11:42:00.001-07:00

CASTLETON, Vt. — The brother of actress Mia Farrow has been found dead in his art gallery, and police said Tuesday his death is suspicious. Sculptor Patrick Farrow, 66, was found late Monday by police responding to an emergency call from the Farrow Gallery in Castleton, a small town near the New York border. A woman there had called asking for help. Read more: Mia Farrow's Brother Death, Patrick Farrow Death, Mia Farrow, Mia Farrow's Brother, Patrick Farrow, Mia Farrow Brother, Entertainment News

Phoenix Sun to become special deputy for Sheriff Joe - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

2009-06-17T06:30:00.001-07:00

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Phoenix Sun to become special deputy for Sheriff Joe
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PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns center forward Amar'e Stoudemire will become a special deputy for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday. Over the years, as central figure for the Suns franchise, Stoudemire has made numerous contributions to valley ...
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Russia, China, others urge diverse monetary system (AP)

2009-06-16T11:42:00.001-07:00

AP - Brazil, Russia, India and China on Tuesday called for a more diversified international monetary system, but wrapped up their first full-fledged summit by avoiding any explicit criticism of the world's dominant currency, the U.S. dollar.

No D-backs among voting leaders - KTAR.com

2009-06-16T06:30:00.001-07:00

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No D-backs among voting leaders
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by Kevin mcguire/Sports 620 KTAR (June 15th, 2009 @ 12:38pm) PHOENIX- The latest results in the National League All-Star voting are in with the majority of the leaders appearing in the East. Absent from the results, and by far, is any member of the ...
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Kate Gosselin Tries To Be Green

2009-06-15T11:42:00.001-07:00

You Might Be Surprised
While Jon and Kate Gosselin are fighting off the tabloids (and paparazzi), their attempts at going green might be overshadowed. Here's what the experts have to say about the Gosselins' eco-friendliness.

Rapid-fire lectures link ideas, listeners - Arizona Republic

2009-06-15T06:30:00.001-07:00

Rapid-fire lectures link ideas, listeners
Arizona Republic, AZ
by Erin Zlomek - Jun. 14, 2009 12:00 AM In less time than it takes to hard boil an egg, Brad Biddle explained how recycled cooking grease and harvested algae could make Arizona the biofuel capital of the Southwest. Before Biddle's live audience's minds ...

Authorities: Teen arrested in Fla. cat mutilations (AP)

2009-06-14T11:42:00.001-07:00

AP - A teenager was arrested early Sunday and accused of committing a string of gruesome cat mutilation deaths that had horrified residents of his Miami area community, authorities said.

Post office for Phoenix homeless may stay open (KTAR 92.3 Phoenix)

2009-06-14T06:30:00.001-07:00

PHOENIX - The U.S. Postal Service is reconsidering its decision to cut all funding to a Phoenix post office that serves homeless clientele.
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Ronaldo - Ego or ambition

2009-06-13T11:42:00.001-07:00

In this tough economic climate, there’s not much you can buy for 80 million pounds is there? Perhaps a tiny island in Dubai? A nice luxury private plane? Or what about a gorgeous cruiser moored in Monte Carlo? Of course, if none of them take your fancy, why not opt for a footballer instead?

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Addresses National Conference on Tobacco During Opening Session in Phoenix (redOrbit)

2009-06-13T06:30:00.001-07:00

PHOENIX, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Governor Jan Brewer addressed 2,800 attendees during the opening session of the National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) at the Phoenix Convention Center on Wed., June 10. NCTOH is the premier conference in the U.S.
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Air France searchers struggle in worsening weather (AP)

2009-06-12T11:42:00.001-07:00

AP - Military ships and planes struggled in worsening weather Friday to find more bodies and debris from the Air France jet that likely cracked apart over the Atlantic Ocean. On the coast, investigators examined corpses and received the first wreckage: two plane seats, oxygen masks, water bottles, and several structural pieces, some no bigger than a man's hand.

Customers happy with new Supermercado de Walmart - Arizona Republic

2009-06-12T06:30:00.001-07:00

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Customers happy with new Supermercado de Walmart
Arizona Republic, AZ
by David Madrid - Jun. 11, 2009 08:51 AM Judging from the reactions of customers, the new Supermercado de Walmart, designed to serve the Hispanic community, is a popular addition to west Phoenix. "The economy is bad, so this store opening now is very ...
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AMA wary of Obama call for public health insurance (AP)

2009-06-11T11:42:00.001-07:00

AP - The nation's largest doctors group isn't sold on President Barack Obama's call for a public health plan and could be a hurdle to his reform efforts.

Man confesses to fatal hit-run during routine traffic stop - Arizona Republic

2009-06-11T06:30:00.001-07:00

Man confesses to fatal hit-run during routine traffic stop
Arizona Republic
by Maria Polletta - Jun. 10, 2009 11:56 AM A routine traffic stop in Phoenix quickly turned into a hit-and-run confession, police said Wednesday. ...
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Light-rail train, bus collide; 8 sent to hospital - Arizona Republic

2009-06-05T13:22:00.001-07:00

Light-rail train, bus collide; 8 sent to hospital
Arizona Republic, AZ
by Sean Holstege - Jun. 5, 2009 12:00 AM Metro light rail experienced its most serious crash to date Thursday morning when a train and a Valley Metro bus collided in downtown Phoenix and sent eight people to local hospitals with minor injuries. ...
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Grocery taking shape in downtown Phoenix - Arizona Republic

2009-06-05T12:58:00.001-07:00

Grocery taking shape in downtown Phoenix
Arizona Republic, AZ
by Jahna Berry - Jun. 5, 2009 12:00 AM Attention shoppers! The first grocery store to open in downtown Phoenix in nearly 30 years is taking shape. On a recent afternoon, a crew worked on plumbing and electrical systems for the 2000-square-foot store, ...

Wanted Ariz. man nabbed in San Diego - Arizona Republic

2009-06-05T12:22:00.001-07:00

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Wanted Ariz. man nabbed in San Diego
Arizona Republic, AZ
by Christopher Cash - Jun. 4, 2009 05:34 PM A man wanted in Arizona on suspicion of a murder conspiracy and running a high-end prostitution Web site was arrested Thursday in San Diego. David Elms, 38, was arrested Thursday south of San Diego by local ...
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Hey There! Tony La Russa Is Suing Twitter.

2009-06-05T12:18:00.001-07:00

It’s an unlikely relationship, but Twitter and sports have gotten along quite nicely over the past few months. We all know about Shaq tweeting, and perhaps you even heard about the players tweeting during halftime of games. And if you watch ESPN or read ESPN the Magazine, you’ll find it littered with dozens of references to the service. At first, these references were made in jest, but now they’re mostly serious. But the Twitter/sports relationship runs the risk of souring after a lawsuit was publicized today. Tony La Russa, the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball franchi

Chandler panel works to draft tolerance statement - Arizona Republic

2009-06-05T11:58:00.001-07:00

Chandler panel works to draft tolerance statement
Arizona Republic, AZ
by Edythe Jensen - Jun. 4, 2009 11:56 AM Chandler's Human Relations Commission is working with counterparts in five other Valley cities to draft a regional "tolerance and diversity" statement in the wake of recent reports of hate crimes and graffiti, ...

City pushes for more alt-fuel taxis at Sky Harbor - Arizona Republic

2009-06-05T11:22:00.001-07:00

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City pushes for more alt-fuel taxis at Sky Harbor
Arizona Republic, AZ
by Jahna Berry - Jun. 4, 2009 10:46 AM As early as next year many Sky Harbor taxi customers may be riding in cabs powered by a range of alternative fuels. On Tuesday a City Council subcommittee voted to impose a rule that will take effect when the new ...
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GM to sell Saturn brand to Penske dealership chain (AP)

2009-06-05T11:18:00.001-07:00

General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership group owner Roger Penske, both companies said Friday.

Skateboard competition coming to Pecos Park - Arizona Republic

2009-06-05T07:22:00.001-07:00

Skateboard competition coming to Pecos Park
Arizona Republic, AZ
• Phoenix will host "Turning up the Heat," a skateboarding competition, at 7 pm June 20 at the Pecos Park skate plaza, 17010 S. 48th St. in Ahwatukee. Additional sponsors include Jamba Juice, Utility Boardshop and Industrial Ride Shop. ...

Kobe's magical game

2009-06-05T07:18:00.001-07:00

Kobe Bryant scores the most he ever has in a Finals game as the Lakers rout the Magic.

Gun found on plane heading to Phoenix from Philly (KTVK 3TV Phoenix)

2009-06-04T15:58:00.001-07:00

PHOENIX -- A US Airways employee and a passenger boarding a flight to Phoenix are being questioned after authorities at Philadelphia International Airport found a handgun on the plane.
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Phoenix bishop sentenced for church bell noise (KTNV Las Vegas)

2009-06-04T15:57:00.003-07:00

Associated Press - June 4, 2009 11:33 AM ET PHOENIX (AP) - A Phoenix church leader has received a suspended 10-day jail sentence because his tolling church bells violated a city noise...
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Phoenix bishop gets suspended 10-day jail sentence over tolling church bells (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

2009-06-04T15:57:00.001-07:00

PHOENIX - A Phoenix church leader has received a suspended 10-day jail sentence because his tolling church bells violated a city noise ordinance. Bishop Richard Painter says he'll appeal.
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Phoenix bishop sentenced for church bell noise (AP via Yahoo! News)

2009-06-04T15:56:00.009-07:00

A Phoenix church leader has received a suspended 10-day jail sentence because his tolling church bells violated a city noise ordinance.
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