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Invasive pork: House OKs Tyler bill that legalizes feral pig hunting Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:47AMThe state is close to declaring open season on feral pigs to tackle the growing problem, which has spread into Cass and Berrien counties.
Staying strong: Bone marrow match sought for Dayton father Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:46AMVinod Challagundla learned in December he had a potentially fatal blood disease, but he didn't want to alarm his mother or pregnant wife. So he kept it to himself. For three months, the state software consultant quietly searched the Internet for information and snuck away to doctor's appointments for blood work. Three weeks ago, knowing he could no longer keep the secret and after having learned ...
NATION: N.J. man accused of raping, beating 5 daughters Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:45AMPATERSON, N.J. — A New Jersey man with apocalyptic visions is accused of years of terrorizing his family, raping his five daughters and impregnating three, beating his children with wooden boards and even moving at one point to avoid child welfare investigators.
Synovus Announces Quarterly Stock Dividend Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:45AMCOLUMBUS, Ga.----Synovus Financial Corp. , the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.01 per share on the company’s common stock.
Loggerhead turtles move toward U.S. endangered species list Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:44AMThe federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S.
Rebuilding Haiti From Miami Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:43AMSummit held in South Florida to plan reconstruction of ravaged nation.
Taking off the gloves - early Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:43AMEl Niño, climate change and the vagaries of weather are cited as causes of our getting the jump on spring
Alabama's Torrance makes All-SEC second team Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:41AMSenior guard Mikhail Torrance of Alabama was selected to the coaches’ All-SEC men’s basketball second team for the 2009-10 season. The coaches released their selections Tuesday.
Defending state champ Dunnellon handles Palatka Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:40AMIf a win was in the cards for Palatka High School's softball team on Wednesday night, that would have been more than all right to the Panthers and coach Rick Breed.
For Lafayette and Lehigh, a chance to dance Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:39AMFinancially, the Patriot League champion -- either Lehigh or Lafayette -- won't be cheated by the NCAA.
Woods' practice reports set tour tongues wagging Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:20PMMedia reports that Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach Hank Haney have leading golfers talking of a possible return to action for the world No 1. The websites of the Golf Channel and Golf Digest have reported Woods was seen working with Haney on a driving range in Florida over the weekend, which has led to speculation that his return could be on the horizon. "It's certainly going to be ...
Conan O'Brien creates Web celebrity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:19PMCONWAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers.
A rare opportunity Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:19PMMonmouth-Roseville sophomore chosen to represent United States
Seton Hall runs out of gas vs. Irish Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:17PMCount Mike Brey and Bobby Gonzalez among those who think Seton Hall still deserves NCAA tournament consideration.
Crist pushing FEMA for emergency Chinese drywall money Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:17PMEmergency money for homeowners with Chinese drywall is closer than ever. Governor Charlie Crist says he is pushing FEMA to deliver the cash.
California jobless rate 5th highest in U.S. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:16PMUnemployment rose in 30 states in January, and California's jobless rate remains the fifth highest in the nation, the Labor Department said Wednesday. The data is somewhat better than December, when 43 states reported higher unemployment rates, but worse... California - United States - Unemployment - United States Department of Labor - Labor Department
Healthy Harangody leads Notre Dame past Seton Hall Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMLuke Harangody had 20 points and 10 rebounds in a healthy performance off the bench, and Notre Dame shut down Seton Hall's high-octane offense for a 68-56 victory in the second round of the Big East tournament Wednesday night.
Morningside wins big in NAIA opener Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMA year after going 38-0 and winning the national title, Morningside is no longer the favorite at the NAIA Division II tournament. But the Mustangs showed their muscle with an 83-45 win over #19 Kansas Wesleyan in the opening round on Wednesday night.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta to Award $2.9 Million for Affordable Housing in Virginia Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMFunding to Create, Preserve 335 Affordable Rental, Homeownership Units (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3710664.htm
Billionaires Robbed by Con Man on Oscar Weekend Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:18PMLOS ANGELES -- Police in Los Angeles are searching for a man who posed as a hotel worker and stole jewelry from a billionaire couple who were in town for the Oscars.
LA cops seek man who robbed Florida sugar baron Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:18PMPolice are looking for a man they say posed as a hotel worker and made off with thousands of dollars in jewelry belonging to a wealthy Florida businessman and his wife who were in town to see the Academy Awards.
Suspect in Fla. shooting rampage pleads not guilty Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:18PMA man accused of a January shooting rampage in Florida that left three people dead has pleaded not guilty to two of the murder charges.
Publix recalls seasoning that may be contaminated with salmonella Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:17PMLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Publix Super Markets, which has more than 1,000 stores in five Southern states, has voluntarily recalled four kinds of seasoning mixes that may possibly be contaminated with salmonella.
Shows with gays could lose Florida tax credit Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:16PMMIAMI (AFP) - Florida lawmakers are considering a "family friendly" bill that would deny tax credits to films and television shows with gay characters in favour of those promoting traditional values.
Sheriff's office investigating body found near south Fort Myers Walmart Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:16PMAuthorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found Monday
Senate to vote on jobless insurance extension Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:16PMLegislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless faces a key test vote in the Senate, its momentum helped by about 60 popular tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expired at the end of last year.
Iberiabank clears $329 million in stock sale Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:14PMRegional banking company Iberiabank Corp. says it received $329 million from a public offering of just under 6 million shares of its common stock.
Senate to take up unemployment insurance extension Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:14PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless appears poised to clear a key hurdle in the Senate Tuesday, its momentum helped by about 60 popular tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expired at the end of last year.
Crist: Rubio Will Wax Your Back If You Wax His Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:13PMAnd you thought the governor was the only metrosexual seeking power
CARL KOLOGIE: COLUMN Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:06AMSARASOTA, Fla. - So there we were on Tuesday evening, watching IUP play Gannon in the first round of the PSAC playoffs at Memorial Field House.
'Clickers' Bring Game Show To Classroom Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:04AMClickers -- not unlike gadgets used on television game shows -- first appeared in college classrooms over a decade ago, but do they really help kids learn?
'Clickers' Bring Game Show To Classroom Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:04AMBOULDER, Colo. -- The students in Michael Dubson's physics class at the University of Colorado fell silent as a multiple choice question flashed on a screen, sending them scrambling for small white devices on their desks.
Women's basketball: MTSU rolls past UNT in quarterfinals Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:03AMHOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- North Texas' up-tempo defense stifled Middle Tennessee early, but the No. 2 seed Lady Raiders and Alysha Clark were too tough in a 106-66 win over UNT in the Sun Belt Conference tournament quarterfinals on Sunday. MTSU (23-5) showed why it has won five of the last six Sun Belt titles, taking a 20-point halftime lead and blowing it further open with a 15-2 run in the first 2 ...
Florida drubs LSU tennis teams Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:03AMSeventh-ranked Florida beat the LSU men’s tennis team 7-0 Sunday at W.T. “Dub” Robinson Stadium. LSU’s lone highlight came when its duo of Roger Anderson and Neal Skupski topped Florida’s 16th-ranked pair of Antoine Benneteau and Alexandre Lacroix 8-6.
Making cargo containers into homes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- If people can live in trailers, why not converted cargo containers?The movement is apparently gaining steam.Jacksonville-based Conglobal Industries says sales have picked up in ...
Obama to host Florida space conference in April Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMPresident Barack Obama, along with other lawmakers and space industry leaders, will meet April 15 to talk about his plans for NASA and human spaceflight.
UMaine Softball Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMThe University of Maine softball team picked up some hardware in Florida this weekend. The Black Bears won the Stetson Invitational Championship by a 3-2 score over the host school. Hermon's Ashley Kelly got the win in the circle, the bears are now 8 and 13 this season. The baseball team . . .
China TMK Battery Systems Inc. Retains Hayden Communications as Corporate Communications Advisor Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMChina TMK Battery Systems Inc. , a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of customized rechargeable battery solutions to global consumer product companies, announced today that it has retained HC International, Inc. as its strategic investor relations advisor to help the Company communicate its core business and financial attributes to various constituents of the investment community.
Couples leads Toshiba Classic Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:20PMNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Fred Couples moved into position for his second straight Champions Tour victory, shooting a 7-under 64 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in the Toshiba Classic.
Former Blazer Chris Dudley seeks to outpoint Republican rivals at state GOP conference Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:18PMSEASIDE -- In Oregon's first marquee Republican gubernatorial debate, the consensus in the GOP crowd was that businessman Allen Alley gave the sharpest presentation and former legislator John Lim was the funniest. But it was former Trail Blazers center Chris...
Winter Park tops Orlando Dr. Phillips for 6A title Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:17PMLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Austin Rivers , son of Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers , scored 23 points to lead Winter Park to a 76-57 win over Orlando Dr. Phillips in the Florida Class 6A state boys basketball final Saturday.
Raiders reign supreme, capture FCCAA title Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:14PMMARIANNA – Northwest Florida State College men’s basketball coach Bruce Stewart went back to Niceville Saturday night with the spoils of victory: a chilly cooler bath, a basketball net necklace and a plane ticket to Kansas. In front of a raucous...
OUTDOORS: Warm weather kindles thoughts of fishing trips Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:13PMAfter all these years, nothing tastes as good as trout
Tampa Prep falls to top-ranked Jacksonville Providence 63-46 in Class 2A final Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:11PMGame and gritty, Tampa Prep runs into shot-blocking force on state's top-ranked team in final.
Gators signee Patric Young dominates paint against Tampa Prep in Class 2A boys basketball state final Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:10PMLAKELAND A screen was set, a move was made and a pass found its way into Patric Young's hands.
For Obama, health care and economic messages don't compete, but jobs-hungry public may differ Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:10PMPresident Barack Obama's furious, final push to get a health care bill passed threatens to shove aside the message he promised would top his list this year: creating jobs.
Passed ball lets Sooners get 4-3 win over S. Fla. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:09PMAssociated Press - March 6, 2010 9:05 PM ET NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma has earned a 4-3 win over South Florida thanks to a misthrown pitch.
The Spirit of Freaknik Comes to TV Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:07PMThe rapper T-Pain’s bawdy, animated “Freaknik: The Musical” brings pointed commentary on race to the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.
News conference scheduled in Darien slayings Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:06PMAuthorities were expected to announce developments this afternoon in the slaying of a Darien couple and their 20-year-old son.
(TNA) Hulk Hogan On Dating Someone Who Looks Like His Daughter Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:06PMPromoting TNA's move to Monday nights, WWE Hall of Famers Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart appeared on Boomer and Carton in the Morning yesterday morning, a morning drive sports radio program on WFAN in New York City.