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Transcript: Wikileaks Afghanistan docs 'alarming' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:31AMIn a Monday briefing, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says it's "alarming" to find so many "top-secret documents" from the U.S. military in Afghanistan publicly available, thanks to the document-sharing site. Originally posted at Privacy Inc.
Offers starting to pop up for Carmelo Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:31AMOffers starting to pop up for Carmelo
Keefe To The City: A.J. Burnett’s “Great Stuff” Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:30AMOne of my favorite commonly used phrases in the world of broadcasting occurs in baseball when a pitcher is described as having "great stuff," because very, very rarely is the person talking about a pitcher that actually has it.
Citom vehicle rams center island Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:29AMA member of the City Traffic and Operations Management (Citom) and two policemen were injured after the patrol car they were riding rammed into the center island along N. Bacalso Avenue shortly past noon yesterday.
Has Tigers manager Jim Leyland earned another contract extension? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe last time Jim Leyland wanted a contract extension from the Detroit Tigers, the process got a little bit ugly.
Authorities arrest woman in school theft incidents Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe Maplewood woman accused of slipping into area public schools, rifling through teachers' purses and stealing credit cards, cash and phones has been arrested.
Lake Elmo council welcomes new city administrator Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:27AMLAKE ELMO - Lake Elmo City Council members welcomed Bruce Messelt with warm words and a swift review of council matters Tuesday at Messelt's first meeting as city administrator.
Westmoore Man Helps Thwart Residential Break-In Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:27AMA teenage girl’s frantic call from the closet where she was hiding brought bloodhounds, deputies and neighbors to Westmoore Wednesday.
Burglars hit two Sports Clips salons over 20 minutes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:16AMBurglars went to great lengths last week to accomplish this hair-raising feat: They broke into Two Sports Clips hair salons in neighboring towns Friday within the space of 20 minutes, according to police reports.
Construction blast rocks Hornepayne Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:16AMA construction blast did more damage than planned in Hornepayne Wednesday. A contractor was blasting rock at Third and Front streets to prepare the property for bunkhouses, Ontario Provincial Police said.[...]
Public in the dark about wind energy projects — Martin Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:15AMA growing chorus of critics says the provincial government needs to be more up front about proposals for wind energy projects across Ontario, including in Algoma District. Sault Ste.[...]
$1 million bail set for suspect in police slayings Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:12AMANCHORAGE— Bail was set at $1 million Tuesday for the man charged in the fatal ambush of two police officers in a small southeast Alaska village. John Marvin Jr. faces two counts of first-degree murder in the weekend deaths of Hoonah police officers Tony Wallace and Matt Tokuoka.
Pirates Notebook: Bowker hopes to shake 4-A tag Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:09AMCHICAGO -- The term is "4-A player," and John Bowker clearly does not like it. The "4-A," in the vernacular, describes the player who does very well at the Class AAA level, but nowhere near as well in the major leagues. Garrett Jones had the label for several years before finally breaking through last year. Steve Pearce still has it to an extent.
ICE tracks down criminal immigrants Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:09AMThere has been a steep increase in deportations in the United States, a record 400,000 last year. Federal agents recently rounded up criminal immigrants in Albuquerque and Santa. The operation netted ICE 28 arrests.
AdLab creates YouTube videos of water balloon fight Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:08AMBYU’s Advertising Lab made its mark on YouTube’s home page Tuesday with four videos it had created featuring the world’s largest water balloon fight that took place this spring. The Ad Lab worked with the Office of Spring and Summer Enrollment to put together an extraordinary event to get students excited about taking classes during those semesters. With the combination of 120,621 water ...
Search for missing diver will resume after Labor Day Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:08AMPONCE DE LEON — The search for missing diver Ben McDaniel will resume after Labor Day using underwater cameras and fresh divers. Capt. Harry Hamilton of the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office announced the plan after consulting with diving experts...
Carnahan comes to Independence Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:07AMDemocrat Robin Carnahan went on the offensive Wednesday in Independence in front of a friendly audience.
Visitor centers in Boise close Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:07AMBOISE -- This week, both of Boise's visitor centers closed. The money to keep them open simply ran out. It's the latest event in an ongoing dispute between the Greater Boise Auditorium District and the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau. In July, the district permanently suspended more than a million dollars in funding to the bureau which runs the visitor centers. Now, caught in the mix ...
Snohomish hiker shoots himself in rear on Blewett Pass Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:32AMWENATCHEE -- A hiker on Blewett Pass shot himself in the fanny when he put a handgun in his back pocket.
'Time to turn the page': President announces U.S. combat in Iraq is over Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:29AMWASHINGTON -- Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq after seven long years of bloodshed, declaring firmly Tuesday night: "It's time to turn the page." Now, he said, the nation's most urgent priority is fixing its own sickly economy.
McMahon sifts Mideast peace talks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:28AMCongressman 'optimistic' about two-state solution, places onus on Palestinian Authority
Sept. 1: Letters to the editor Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:27AMToday’s topics: Jack Layton’s legacy; refugees; 13-year-olds’ autonomy; climate logic ... and more
Man shot as 5-year-old son watches Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:26AMLAWRENCE -- A man checking a flat tire near his Willow Street home was shot three times as his 5-year-old son watched...
Govt keeps Malaysia as peace talks facilitator Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:24AMTHE government will keep Malaysia as the third-party facilitator of the peace talks with the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front, President Benigno Aquino III said Tuesday.
Football Contest Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:23AM2010 Football contest Rules
Barack Obama makes Oval office speech to end Iraq fighting Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:23AMPresident Barack Obama called an end to front line operations in Iraq on Tuesday night amid telling warnings about the failure of the United States to end the threat of al-Qaeda or install a stable government.
MOVING PAST IRAQ Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:13AMWASHINGTON - Claiming no victory, President Barack Obama formally ended the U.S. combat role in Iraq ...
Martland: ‘I’m definitely up against something difficult’ Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:12AMStuck in the ground in front of the Guilderland office building where state Senate hopeful Luke Martland houses his campaign office is a sign advertising his primary opponent, incumbent Democratic Sen. Neil Breslin.
Battle arges against Hamilton wildfire Play Video Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:27PMUPDATE HAMILTON -The Downing Mountain Fire burning west of Hamilton has grown to 300 acres and at least 50 homes or structures are being threatened according to Tod McKay with the Bitterroot National Forest.
Artists to unveil final pedestrian art pieces Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:24PMSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 2:11pm. READ MORE: WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- There's a perfect chance for you to enjoy the weather tonight while seeing some interesting sculptures.
Playing the primary name game Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:23PMThe Sept. 14 primary election is right around the corner. Aside from the gubernatorial race, there are a lot of names vying for a spot in the November general election.
Pickup rams York County courthouse security door Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:21PMA man rammed his Dodge Dakota pickup through the metal security door of the underground garage of the York County Judicial Center Thursday morning.
Obama to commemorate Katrina on 5th anniversary Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:20PMEvan Vucci FILE - In this May 28, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama, accompanied by Plaquemines Parish Billy Nungesser, center, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, gets a briefing on the oil spill at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Grand Isle, La. For months, the U.S. government talked with a boot-on-the-neck toughness about BP, with the president wondering aloud about whose butt to kick.
Masai Ujiri added to Nuggets' front office Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:15PMThe Nuggets have hired Masai Ujiri as their executive vice president of basketball operations, the team announced this morning.
At Harley fair, another day, another wait for job seekers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:13PMWith 9 percent unemployment in York County, the lure of $16.75-an-hour to join Harley-Davidson's casual work force drew many to a job fair Saturday.
Berea man charged with possession of child pornography Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:11PMA Berea man was arrested and charged Thursday with 95 counts of possession of child pornography.
Have A Ball Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:08PMFaced with the move to the Big 10 next season, a potential new home in the Devaney Center and a bold new formation on the court, Nebraska head volleyball coach John Cook said things are definitely changing in Lincoln.
Nuggets hire Ujiri as new GM Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:08PMFormer Denver Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been named the team's new executive vice president of basketball operations. Ujiri, 39, who was the Toronto Raptors' assistant general manager since 2008, returns to the team where he served as a scout from 2003-07. The Nigerian-born Ujiri played at Montana State and professionally in Europe for six seasons before beginning his NBA...
Bighorns tryouts set for Saturday in Oakland Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:58PMHead Coach Eric Musselman and the Reno Bighorns will hold open tryouts for the 2010-11 season this Saturday at the Golden State Warriors practice facility in Oakland, beginning at 9 a.m., the team announced today.
Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office looks for info on Green homicide victim's truck Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:53PM39 year-old Heather Lynn Thompson was found dead in her Green-area home on August 5th, 2010. Now the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for anyone who may have seen...
Insightful three weeks on crutches Ankle injury helps reporter ‘see’ the many hurdles that the disabled face every day Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:46PMLIKE most accidents, it was so unexpected. One moment I was jogging towards the Penang Botanic Gardens to the beat of Taio Cruz, the next instant, I was sprawled out on the pavement after slipping on a patch of grass.
Brees now sees painful San Diego exit as biggest blessing Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:45PMDrew Brees hasn't forgotten his painful exit from San Diego. But with a Super Bowl title as vindication, the Big Easy hero tells Larry Holder his San Diego tribulations turned into his New Orleans triumph. San Diego - New Orleans - Super Bowl - Drew Brees - United States
Atherton video remains online despite complaint Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:45PMby Renee Batti A video of an Aug. 20 meeting in Atherton Town Hall between the city manager and three unhappy members of the public seeking public records remains on YouTube despite a privacy complaint by a town staff member and YouTube's threat to remove it.
Label it: The Philadelphia Collection Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:43PMFlanked by models and dressed in a navy-blue suit and green Nicole Miller tie, Mayor Nutter vogued for the cameras on Wednesday and announced the first city-sponsored foray into fashion: The Philadelphia Collection.
Do It! — Niagara's nightlife listings Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:40PMALL STARS TAP & GRILL HOUSE: ?Rachelle and guest, Aug. 27. 115 Hightway 20, Fonthill, 905-892-6667. ANGEL INN: Scott Leistner, Aug. 26; Soul Jam, Aug. 27-28; The Rhythm Hounds, Sept 2. Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 905-468-3411.[...]
Progress at USM Gulf Coast during Katrina Anniversary Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:37PMLONG BEACH , MS (THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI) – As the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast continues its efforts to repair and rebuild the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach, along with the university's teaching and research sites throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
It’s a party! ‘Sex parties’ reveal baby’s gender Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:35PMMy wife Sheryl and I never hesitated on whether we wanted to find out the sex of our baby. But we also knew we didn't want the news to come at our doctor's office. So she came up with an elaborate, creative plan for us to learn our baby's gender at our own home. Gender - Pregnancy - Shopping - Children - Baby
30 years of serving the St. Croix Valley Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:05PMStillwater's Mad Capper celebrates 30th anniversary
Former Stillwater officer Scott Geving acquitted on sexual misconduct charges Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:00PMA jury found Scott Gerald Geving, 50, the former Stillwater police officer accused of inappropriate sexual behavior while on duty, not guilty on all counts related to the allegations.
Trial begins for former cop accused of sexual misconduct Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:00PMOpening statements were heard Tuesday in the jury trial against a former Stillwater police officer accused of making advances at and groping a woman while he was on duty.