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Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Cooperstown, New York Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15AMCOOPERSTOWN, New York (Reuters Life!) - Until someone writes an opera about Babe Ruth, opera and baseball might seem like an odd couple, but one small town in upstate New York offers both -- and more.
Thousands of trucks stuck in China traffic jam Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15AMThousands of coal trucks and other vehicles were backed up for miles on a highway in northern China on Friday, the latest in a series of monster traffic jams that have plagued the overloaded road since construction began on a parallel route earlier this summer.
Our City, Our Future, Help Us Decide Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15AMThe City of Edinburgh Council , like all public sector organisations across the country, has challenging times ahead.
Court gives verdicts in Portugal child abuse trial Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15AMA judge started reading a Portuguese court's verdicts Friday on more than 800 alleged crimes in a major child sex abuse trial that has lasted nearly six years.
No oil spotted from recent Gulf rig explosion Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15AMGULF OF MEXICO — Stark differences exist between the oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico and the blast that led to the massive BP spill. Most notably, no one was killed and no crude was gushing into the water, but the distinctions don’t end there.
Kenya allows Int'l Criminal Court to open office Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15AMKenya is allowing the International Criminal Court to open an office in the country.
Ruling due in Portugal abuse case Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:15AMA judge has started reading out a Portuguese court's verdicts on more than 800 alleged crimes in a major child sex abuse trial that has lasted nearly six years.
Regaining health care coverage becomes an option for young adults Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:14AMMillions of 20-somethings who became uninsured after falling off their parents' health plans can regain coverage soon as a key provision of the federal health care overhaul law takes effect.
Calderon: Mexico 'must battle on' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:14AMMEXICO CITY - President Felipe Calderon tried to rally frustrated Mexicans behind his increasingly bloody drug war Thursday, saying he knows violence has surged under his watch, but arguing it is the price of confronting powerful and brutal cartels.
Iranians rally on al-Quds day Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:14AMPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses thousands in Tehran, saying that Middle East talks are doomed to failure.
Girls linked to string of west Mobile auto burglaries, police say Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMTwo 16-year-old girls have been linked to at least 10 auto burglaries in west Mobile over the last month, Mobile police said.
Optimism high in ACC, league tries to make it last Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMThings are finally looking up for the Atlantic Coast Conference with a league-record five football teams ranked 20th or higher in the preseason poll and some traditional powers poised for breakout years.
Walz, VA Secretary Visit Mankato Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMSecretary of Veteran's Affairs Eric Shinseki says he's impressed read more
LSU CB Peterson relishing role as returner Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMNow that Patrick Peterson is getting his shot to return kicks and punts for LSU, he's scoring touchdowns in his sleep.
Walker has size, strength and 'lot to learn' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMWhile Aundrey Walker has the size and strength to start in college now, he says his focus is trying to win a state championship for Cleveland Glenville High School.
Indonesian students defile Jalur Gemilang Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMJAKARTA: The anti-Malaysia demonstrations in front of the Malaysian embassy here are continuing, with a group of students participating in the protests yesterday.
Georgia QB Murray needs to keep emotions intact Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Freshman quarterback Aaron Murray will need to check his emotions before Georgia's opener Saturday. Here's his plan: Slow country music on the headphones. Maybe add in a few quiet jam songs, but nothing over-the-top before he goes on the field.
End in sight for Kovalchuk saga...maybe Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMIt's shocking that Ilya Kovalchuk has not yet found a home for the 2010-11 season, and now it appears the biggest hockey story of the summer will linger on until...
Blasts kill 20 in Pakistan’s Lahore, 170 hurt Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:09PMLAHORE, Sept 2 — Three bombs exploded at a Shi’ite procession in the Pakistani city of Lahore yesterday, killing at least 20 people and wounding over 170, piling pressure on a government already overwhelmed by floods. Police said two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a crowd, after a lull in violence during the floods, the type of attack that ...
Business booming for Big East football Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:09PMLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich heard the rumblings four years ago when he led the push to expand Cardinal Stadium. Even though the program was in the midst of a record-breaking season in which it eventually won the Big East title and the Orange Bowl, Jurich knew...
Activities mark National Day abroad Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:32AMThe Lao Defence Ministry has held a meeting to mark the 65th anniversary of National Day of Vietnam (September 2) in Vientiane.
Ho Chi Minh City to facilitate international co-operation Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:32AMHo Chi Minh City leaders have pledged to exert more efforts to provide the most favourable conditions to exchanges and co-operation with international and foreign agencies, organisations and businesses.
Mozambican Prime Minister begins Vietnam visit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:31AMMozambican Prime Minister, Aires Bonifacio Baptista Ali, arrived in Vietnam on August 31, beginning a week-long official friendship visit to the country at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
Leonora man victim of PNG crash Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:31AMA pilot's internet forum has named Darren Moore, from Leonora in Western Australia, as one of four victims of a plane crash in Papua New Guinea.
Rizwanur case: CBI moves Supreme Court, challenges Calcutta High Court's order Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:31AMThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday challenging the order of the Calcutta High Court asking it to launch a fresh investigation and register a murder case into the death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances near a railway track in Kolkata's Dumdum area in September 2007.
Availability of affordable power critical for India's development: PM Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:31AMThe Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said the availability of affordable power is of critical importance for the country's development, adding that 'we must bridge the gap between the supply and demand of power if we are to achieve higher rates of economic growth on a sustained basis'.
Private Mozambican TV: 4 killed in protest Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:31AMA private television station in Mozambique says four people including a child have been killed as police shoot at protesters.
Research and Markets: Food and Drinks Specialists in France Report includes Growth Forecasts up to 2013 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:30AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Food and Drinks Specialists in France" report to their offering.
Bomb attack kills Afghan religious leader - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:29AMKABUL, Afghanistan — A bomb attack Wednesday in Afghanistan's volatile southern city of Kandahar killed the director of the local office for facilitating pilgrimages to Islamic holy sites, police said.
South China Sea Storm Triggers Widespread Rainfall, Flood In Myanmar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:29AMYANGON, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Storm occurring in the South China Sea has triggered widespread heavy rainfall and flood in Myanmar last week including the central part of the country, Xinhua news agency quoted a meteorology and hydrology expert as saying Wednesday.
UH kicker Hogan relishes pressure position on special teams Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMWhen the Cougars come charging onto the field Saturday to battle Texas State in their season opener, look somewhere in the back and you might see kicker Matt Hogan jogging onto the field unaware of the hubbub around him. “I have to be really laid back and relaxed to kick,” Hogan said. “Everybody is getting [...]
Santa Rosa electric motorcycle entrepreneur killed Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMSANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - A Santa Rosa entrepreneur who was working with a business in India to promote electric motorcycles in that country has died in a car-motorcycle crash near a California shopping mall.
Chef Tyler Florence Kicks off Fall Sports with Unique Recipes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fall sports season is here, which means fans across the country will be getting together regularly to cheer on their favorite baseball and football teams. Whether enjoying the game in front of the television or live at a stadium, food is always a big part of game day gatherings. Tyler Florence, chef, cook book author and host of Food Network’s “Tyler’s Ultimate ...
Obama agenda: Mission isn't accomplished -- yet Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMThe Washington Post front-pages the risks for Obama regarding Iraq. “President Obama is promoting the decision to end the U.S. combat mission in Iraq on Tuesday as a fulfillment of his campaign promise to draw the war to a close.
Regions Financial to Help Customers Meet Personal Insurance Needs Through Bank Branches Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMBIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regions Financial to help meet customers' personal insurance needs through bank branches.
The midterms: Another ex-WWE wrestler dies Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AM“Republicans lead by 51% to 41% among registered voters in Gallup weekly tracking of 2010 congressional voting preferences,” Gallup reports.
School-zone speeding fines double Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMFines for speeding in school zones are set to double, the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced Tuesday.
2010 Rochester girls cross country previews Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMRochester girls cross country previews for the 2010 season.
Crash claims teen’s life Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMA Greenville High School senior was killed Sunday night after a three-vehicle crash in West Salem Township, and his friends are mourning his death as a new school year starts today. Friends and classmates of James Saxion, 17, created a page in his memory on the social-networking site, Facebook, called “R.I.P. James Saxion,” which says, “For our friend James Saxion. You’ll never be forgotten.
Analysts say US is expected to find that China unfairly helped its aluminum industry Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:12AMAnalysts say the Obama administration, under congressional pressure to take a tough stance on Chinese trade policies, is expected to declare that China unfairly helped its aluminum industry....
Petraeus Finishes Guidelines for Afghan Security Transition Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:56PMThe new guidelines for turning some security duties over to Afghan forces in the months ahead call for allied troops to step back gradually from areas that are calmed.
Filion Road closure starts Monday Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:56PMBeginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Filion Road will be closed between M-25 and Caseville Road in McKinley Township.
'Slum-like' school to close down Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:55PMThe south Auckland school shut down today had kept at-risk children in filthy "slum- like" buildings with no heating.
RED HORSE units deploy from Great Falls Play Video Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:55PMMore than 300 members of the 219th and 819th RED HORSE Squadrons boarded a plane at Great Falls International Airport on Monday morning for another deployment.
Returning BCR Runners of the year lead Hall harriers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:55PMSPRING VALLEY — Coach Tom Keegan’s Red Devil and Lady Devil cross country squads both have similar makeups this fall.
Cricket fixers hit bookies for £25m Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:55PMPOLICE think cricket match-rigging scandal made more than £25m for betting syndicates
Best sockeye deals found off the beaten path — literally Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:55PMAs new salmon fishery openings were announced this week, fishmongers in Steveston, Granville Island, Lonsdale Quay and West Vancouver continue to be thronged by a public in a frenzy for cheap, locally caught sockeye. But often better deals can be found just off the beaten path, quite literally, at roadside stands and fish trucks parked along rural Fraser Valley roads.
Welcome home - to an avalanche of junk mail! Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:55PMIt’s only when you’ve been away for a couple of weeks that you realise how much garbage gets shoved through your front door every day.
KLIA 2 to boost tourism revenue Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:55PMSEPANG: The new permanent low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) here dubbed "KLIA 2" will serve as an economic stimulus to the country.
Lady in the Valley Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:05AMFLORENCE — Former first lady Laura Bush spent Saturday in Florence promoting her new best-selling memoir and speaking at a fundraiser for Heritage Christian University.