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  • Fast starts typical for Tide, Gators Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:27PMCollege football might be a 60-minute game, but the top two teams sure make the most of the first 15.
  • Macy’s Parade Boasts Virginia’s Finest Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:25PM“Look what’s happening behind Shrek…,” NBC’s Matt Laurer announced during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Scott Rikkers’ enormous band takes over Herald Square. It’s the Marching Royal Dukes from James Madison University located in Harrisonburg, Virginia,” Laurer said. “Being away from family members on this holiday has got to be tough, but members of the band agree [...]
  • Harper expected to ask Gov. Gen. to suspend Parliament Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:23PMOTTAWA — Stephen Harper prepared for an all-or-nothing meeting with the Governor General by telling Canadians in an extraordinary televised appeal that the opposition coalition poised to topple his government represents a threat to the economy — and democracy.
  • COLUMN: Saving a mad, mad world Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:22PMPAUL MORDEN- Several years ago, a magazine wrote about a gathering held to honour a respected psychiatrist. Asked to sum up what his long career [...]
  • Vietnam announces $1 billion economic stimulus Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:21PM(AP:HANOI, Vietnam) Vietnam has announced a $1 billion stimulus plan as part of efforts to keep the economy growing amid the global downturn.
  • Redskins Campbell feels the heat Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:21PMASHBURN, Va. (AP) Jason Campbell is starting to feel the pressure. And not just because hes been sacked 32 times.
  • Grammys: Lil’ Wayne leads nominations Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:21PMBy PRESTON JONES
  • Monarchs Insider: Boyle looking to get tougher Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:19PM MANCHESTER - The big man from Boston is back with strict orders from the Kings to work on a collection of greatest hits.
  • Asparity Reports Widespread Usage of PlanSmartChoice Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:32AMAsparity Decision Solutions, a leading provider of decision support and data solutions in health care and employee benefits, reports that PlanSmartChoice is experiencing widespread usage by federal employees. The PlanSmartChoice health plan selection tools have been available free to all federal employees since the federal open season began on November 10, 2008.
  • Wait A Minute Mister Postman Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:31AMSE Postmaster Mark Tauer announces retirement By Jenny Boettger, Publisher It’s been 34 years in the making and now Sleepy Eye’s Postmaster, Mark Tauer, is sticking his last stamp, weighing his last package and delivering his last piece of mail. You won’t hear his voice when you call the Sleepy Eye Post Office where he always answered, “Post office, Mark speaking.”
  • Casino City’s Winter 2009 Gaming Business Directory Just Released Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:31AMCasino City Press today announced the release of the Winter 2009 edition of their flagship publication, Casino City’s Gaming Business Directory .
  • Six-legged teams race and homeless pets win Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:30AMSix-legged running teams tackled a three-mile course on one perfect fall day, and raised a record amount of money for homeless pets.
  • JEWELL JOY AT LAST Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:29AMPaul Jewell has finally found something to celebrate after a torrid year in charge of Derby.
  • Burress appears in handcuffs, posts bail Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:12AMNEW YORK -- Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as the frenzy grew around the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub.
  • Harvard honors Kennedy Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:12AMCAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Sen. Edward Kennedy, battling brain cancer, smiled broadly and flashed a thumbs up Monday as he received an honorary degree from his alma mater during a rare special convocation at Harvard University. ... - The Associated Press
  • Hot goalie leads Richfield girls Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:12AMGoing into the 2008-09 prep girls hockey season, Richfield coach Chris Peterson wondered how much he would miss Claire Richards.
  • The Woodlands boys advance Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:11AMForced into overtime when Humble hit a last-second three-point basket, The Woodlands Highlanders took command in the extra session for a 44-39 victory in the quarterfinals of the 28th annual Fantasy of Lights Tournament Friday night in Wichita Falls.
  • 19th Run Thru the Woods a success Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:11AMJim Cherry was standing along the route of the 19th annual GE Run Thru the Woods Thursday morning with a cup of coffee in hand.
  • Legislators to vote on 2.69% tax levy hike Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:11AMKINGSTON - The Ulster County Legislature will vote on the 2009 budget in a special session Wednesday.
  • Boys Basketball Capsules Mountain View | By Kyle Koso Loveland Reporter-Herald Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 2:10AMWith coach Darin Reese at the controls and a savvy, gritty group of players in uniform, the Mountain Lions bashed their way to the Class 4A quarterfinals last season and a 21-5 record, the most victories in program history.
  • Old war in new package Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:32PMThe cola war, still bitter, has found new weapons in India. The evidence is on your nearest store shelf. Does your dil maange more, or would you prefer a little thanda, instead? Does one need to say more about the decade and a half of rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi in India?
  • Ohio water park closing leaves some high and dry Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:31PMSANDSUKY, Ohio (AP) — The closing of a new indoor water park and resort has left a lot of angry people in its wake. The owner of Maui Sands Resort shuttered the attraction on Thanksgiving Day and announced plans to file for bankruptcy.
  • Three deaths in dunes over holiday Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:31PMThree deaths occurred in the Imperial Sand Dunes over the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a Bureau of Land Management official. One male drowned in the All America Canal when he was thrown from his vehicle, according to David Briery, BLM spokesman.
  • Chiefs beat Raiders for only second win in last 21 games Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:31PMOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Maurice Leggett and Tyler Thigpen are just two of the many young players gaining experience during a difficult rebuilding process in Kansas City.
  • Kenyon claims Drogba will not be leaving Chelsea in January sales Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:29PMPeter Kenyon, the Chelsea chief executive, yesterday insisted that Didier Drogba, the Ivorian striker, has a future at Stamford Bridge.
  • CrimeStoppers Seeks Tips From Billboard Ads Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:26PMBanking on the success of a Kansas City program, a St. Louis crime-fighting group hopes to nab wanted felons with the help of billboards in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers, which covers 20 counties in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois, said Monday it recently began posting wanted ads on standard and digital billboards to elicit tips leading to the ...
  • Plaxico Burress appears in court, has bail set at US$100,000 Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 6:25PM NEW YORK - Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted US$100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as the frenzy grew around the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub.
  • BHS Cross Country: Aztecs complete four-peat Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:12PMFRESNO • First they were scared. Then they cried. Then their legendary coach retired. Except for winning another CIF Division III state championship, it was anything but a normal day for the Barstow boys cross country team on Saturday.
  • Norwich, CT apartments lost to fire Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:11PM (NECN) - Fire destroyed an apartment and business complex in Norwich, Connecticut. Flames broke out Sunday morning at the building on Central Avenue. An elderly woman suffered serious burns, while two firefighters were taken to area hospitals, but are expected to be ok. Power in the area was knocked out for a time, but by Sunday night the electricity had been restored.
  • Pipe bomb left in Rehoboth, MA road Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:10PM (NECN) - Investigators in Rehoboth, Massachusetts are trying to figure who left a pipe bomb at a town intersection. Police said a driver actually ran over the explosive device on Hornbine Road without detonating it. The road was then closed in order to allow bomb squads to safely set off the device. It is now being sent to a police lab for testing.
  • Bulls cruise by 76ers on strong effort by Rose Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:06PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
  • Colts beat Browns for 5th straight win Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:05PMCLEVELAND -- Peyton Manning stepped up to the podium for a postgame interview like he has done so many times following an Indianapolis win. But this time there were no touchdown passes to review, no career milestones to celebrate, no last-minute scoring drive for him to detail.
  • REGION: Cutbacks threaten voice for the elderly Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:03PMA powerful voice for the elderly in San Diego County is facing the same budget threats already dismantling similar programs in other counties this fall.
  • Search the Archives Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 8:03PMThree days before a matchup with Pitt’s most hated rival, Pitt running back LeSean McCoy announced his plan to return to the Panthers for his junior year in 2009.
  • England restore a little pride Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:46PMNo boos this time just subdued applause for a spirited England effort and a wonderful last 20 minutes.
  • Leaders Lyon held goalless by lowly Valenciennes Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:44PMLigue 1 leaders Olympique Lyon were held to a goalless draw in driving rain by lowly Valenciennes at Stade Gerland on Saturday.
  • Nebraska ties Mizzou for Big 12 North Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:44PMWell, how about that? In an absolutely great football game in great football elements -- snow and a chewed up field -- Kansas beat Missouri 40-37, a last-minute touchdown pass to Kerry Meier on fourth down providing the difference.
  • Giants’ Plaxico Burress Hurt in Accidental Shooting (Update1) Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:44PMNov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was injured in an accidental shooting last night, the National Football League team said in a statement.
  • Farmingdale Dalers Junior Varsity Roller Hockey Undefeated for Season, 5-0 Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:08AMThe Dalers Junior Varsity Black roller hockey team is participating in the Island-wide Roller Hockey High School League. The team is coached by Jim Gunn, Steve Sloane, and Gabe Vitale. Head coach Jim Gunn has put an enormous effort in the development of the hockey players in our community.
  • Space station astronauts dine on traditional turkey dinner Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:07AMAssociated Press HOUSTON — Astronauts raised plastic cups of iced tea and toasted the Thanksgiving holiday before eating a traditional dinner of smoked turkey, cornbread dressing and candied yams at the international space station.
  • Belleville known for its spirit of giving Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:07AMAs bad as the current dilemma facing local charities sounds, residents can take to heart the optimistic words of the woman behind the Christmas Sharing [...]
  • McNabb answers doubters with 4-touchdown performance Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:07AMDonovan McNabb watched the end of another game from the sideline. After a vintage performance, he earned a seat on the bench. McNabb threw four touchdown passes, Brian Westbrook tied a team record with four scores and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Arizona Cardinals 48-20 on Thursday night.
  • Freeman leads No. 21 Georgetown over Wichita State Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:06AM Georgetown coach John Thompson III feels his team is a work in progress. The results so far have been encouraging.
  • AP Financial NewsBrief at 11:57 a.m. EST Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:05AMNEW YORK (AP) _ Investors held off making big moves in the stock market early Friday following enormous gains earlier in the week, as Wall Street braced for what is expected to be a weak holiday showing from retailers.
  • Space shuttle unlocks from ISS Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:01AMWASHINGTON, Nov 28 (AFP) Nov 28, 2008 The space shuttle Endeavour successfully unlocked from the International Space Station on Friday to begin its return journey to Earth, NASA said.
  • Astronauts share freeze-dried Thanksgiving feast Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:09PMHOUSTON -- Astronauts raised plastic cups of iced tea and toasted the Thanksgiving holiday before eating a traditional dinner of smoked turkey, cornbread dressing and candied yams at the international space station.
  • Television - Sports Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:07PMThe All Blacks will chase their third grand-slam this weekend, while England will be aiming to avoid being beaten all three Tri-nations teams.
  • Ange is pregnant again - report Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:04PMAngelina Jolie is reportedly three months pregnant. The Changeling actress - who gave birth to twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline in July - is said to have announced her news when a waiter in a London restaurant tried to pour her a drink.
  • Downs and Bucs draw Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 8:04AMThe highly-anticipated clash between Sundowns and Orlando Pirates did not quite live up to its billing in a Premiership match.
  • Roads, skies less crowded this Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 7:59AMCHICAGO—Despite plummeting gas prices and unusual last-minute holiday deals on airplane tickets, more people are expected to stick close to home this Thanksgiving.