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- Plan to burn Quran at church on draws outrage Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:24AMMIAMI — Florida pastor Terry Jones will undoubtedly offend and infuriate many people around the world if he follows through on a plan to burn Muslim Qurans at his church this weekend.
- Retention pond the subject of forum Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:53AMThe retention pond at Dunwoody High School is working, clean, environmentally sound and fully functional, according to a multitude of sources who spoke at a community meeting Tuesday night. However, it’s just not going to look pretty until the construction is complete at the high school.
- Unifying Muslim community after Ground Zero mosque uproar Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:57PMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Shortly before returning here after his State Department Mideast tour, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf said in Abu Dhabi that the viral furor over his insistence on building a mosque just blocks from Ground Zero was due in large part to the coming midterm elections.
- Duncan passes Knox Tea Party test Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:00PMU.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr. told the Knoxville Tea Party on Tuesday night he has shown his support for its goals of smaller government, fewer taxes and following the Constitution by being the 'most fiscally conservative member or at least one of the most fiscally conservative' members of Congress.
- Georgia high court hears photo ID law challenge Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:59PMGeorgia high court hears photo ID law challenge
- TRUTH TEST: Buck on Social Security, senators Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:51PMKUSA - Throughout the 2010 election season, 9NEWS will hold those who run commercials on our networks accountable for what they say.
- Georgia high court hears photo ID law challenge Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:05PMA challenge to to Georgia's law requiring voters to show a valid photo ID says it violates the state Constitution and does nothing to prevent voter fraud, but an attorney for the state said it meets the Constitution's reasonableness test.
- Waugh, Bayne focus on Cantor Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 12:45PMCandidates set sights on 7th district incumbent
- Kyrgyz leader appeals for calm before elections Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:18AMSource: Reuters * President says reserves right to stop elections * Urges politicians to eschew violence * More than 300 election observers expected - ODIHR (Adds election observers in final three paragraphs ...
- Charter referendum new test for Turkey's PM Erdogan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:42PMKONYA, Turkey (Reuters) - Shortly before sweeping to power, Tayyip Erdogan pledged at the tomb of state founder Ataturk to revive a secular democracy he said was losing the nation's trust. Turkey would now get the leadership it deserved.
- Charter referendum new test for Turkey's PM Erdogan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:17PMKONYA, Turkey (Reuters) - Shortly before sweeping to power, Tayyip Erdogan pledged at the tomb of state founder Ataturk to revive a secular democracy he said was losing the nation's trust.
- Charter referendum new test for Turkey's PM Erdogan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:03PMBy Ibon Villelabeitia
- High school football, Keller grading policy, Mountain West Conference , adoption Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:50PMMeddling journalists
- Nepal parliament fails to elect new PM again Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:06AMNepal parliament's failed to elect a new prime minister in a sixth attempt Sunday, leaving the Himalayan nation in a political limbo that has frozen efforts to forge a new constitution and push ahead with development. Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the Communist Party of Nepal and Ram Chandra Poudel of the Nepali Congress party have been trying to form a government since June, when Madhav Kumar Nepal ...
- Public hearing on city budget Tuesday Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:21AMThe Fernandina Beach City Commission has scheduled the first formal public hearing for the city's proposed 2010-11 budget at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 204 Ash St. Citizens will be able to speak on the proposed budget, which takes effect Oct. 1, at that time.
- Can crime be predicted? Some police forces are counting on it Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:56PMLOS ANGELES -- The future of crime fighting begins with a storyabout strawberry Pop Tarts, bad weather and Wal-Mart .
- State appeals court blocks school drug tests Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:32AMIn a ruling by California's chief justice nominee, a state appeals court has barred a school district from drug testing all students in extracurricular activities such as choir, the school band and Future Farmers of America. The Shasta Union High School... Drug test - Extracurricular activity - School district - High school - Health
- Impartiality described as critical Page seeking his fourth term on high court Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:43PM[Seeking his fourth term on the Minnesota Supreme Court, Associate Justice Alan C. Page said Friday it's critical that Minnesotans who appear before a judge are confident they'll receive an impartial hearing.
- Counting their blessings Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:13PMLEWISTOWN - The Lewistown Presbyterian Church has a number of reasons to celebrate this month. Number 225 - years as a congregation, a legacy older than the U.S.
- Cobb courthouse checks net two illegal immigrants Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:02PMCobb courthouse checks net two illegal immigrants
- State appeals court blocks school drug tests Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:28PMIn a ruling by California's chief justice nominee, a state appeals court has barred a school district from drug testing all students in extracurricular activities such as choir, the school band and Future Farmers of America. The Shasta Union High School... United States - School district - Drug test - School band - High school
- Two arrested for drug crimes in Plantersville Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:01AMPLANTERSVILLE – A woman was arrested at a safety checkpoint Tuesday after police allegedly found drugs in her baby’s diaper.
- This Day in History - September 3 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:22AMToday is the 246th day of 2010. There are 119 days left in the year.
- Hockey hits back in billion-dollar bust-up Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:41PMJoe Hockey suggests the Coalition was double-crossed by Andrew Wilkie over a controversial $1 billion offer to rebuild the Royal Hobart Hospital.
- Resident runs to unseat Tsongas Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:38PMHaggetts Pond Road resident Bob Shapiro, a former public school teacher, software engineer and business owner with no prior political experience, jumped headfirst this summer into the race to unseat U.S. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas. But first, he'll have to best three other Republicans in the Sept. 14 primary.
- Resident runs to unseat Tsongas Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:38PMHaggetts Pond Road resident Bob Shapiro, a former public school teacher, software engineer and business owner with no prior political experience, jumped headfirst this summer into the race to unseat U.S. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas. But first, he'll have to best three other Republicans in the Sept. 14 primary.
- SK student happy to be citizen Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:51PMA large part of Arnela Zekic's heart will always be in Bosnia. A piece, too, will forever be in Germany. But for one day, on Aug. 24, it was all American.
- SK student happy to be citizen Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:51PMA large part of Arnela Zekic's heart will always be in Bosnia. A piece, too, will forever be in Germany. But for one day, on Aug. 24, it was all American.
- Boxer, Fiorina Debate Marriage Equality Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:36AMU.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina debated marriage equality Wednesday.
- Boxer, Fiorina Debate Marriage Equality Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:36AMU.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina debated marriage equality Wednesday.
- A new American: An elderly man from Peru sets out to become a citizen, with help from a young friend Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:52AMThey sit across from each other at the table. She asks questions. He answers them. "OK, please stand up," Pamela Vanegas says, and Manuel Torres does. "What did I ask you to do."
- A new American: An elderly man from Peru sets out to become a citizen, with help from a young friend Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:52AMThey sit across from each other at the table. She asks questions. He answers them. "OK, please stand up," Pamela Vanegas says, and Manuel Torres does. "What did I ask you to do."
- UCR Scholars Bring American History to Life Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:39AMRIVERSIDE, Calif.
- UCR Scholars Bring American History to Life Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:39AMRIVERSIDE, Calif.
- Boeheim: Isiah's Knicks deal 'doesn't make sense' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:28AMNEW YORK -- Three members of the Team USA coaching staff weighed in Tuesday on the Knicks' controversial hiring of Isiah Thomas as a consultant, with Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim saying it crossed a line that shouldn't be crossed. ...
- Boeheim: Isiah's Knicks deal 'doesn't make sense' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:28AMNEW YORK -- Three members of the Team USA coaching staff weighed in Tuesday on the Knicks' controversial hiring of Isiah Thomas as a consultant, with Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim saying it crossed a line that shouldn't be crossed. ...
- Thai Court Lifts Ban on Industrial Projects Halted on Environment Grounds Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:14AMA Thai court ruled that most of the 76 industrial projects halted last year because of pollution and licensing concerns can be restarted, a decision that may ease concerns about the nation’s investment regulations.
- Thai Court Lifts Ban on Industrial Projects Halted on Environment Grounds Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:14AMA Thai court ruled that most of the 76 industrial projects halted last year because of pollution and licensing concerns can be restarted, a decision that may ease concerns about the nation’s investment regulations.
- Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:50AMA nationwide recall of 550 million eggs and 1,500 people sickened by eating salmonella-tainted eggs get steady media coverage. What you don't hear about regularly are the 142,000 people in the U.S. who are sickened each year by eggs that contain the bacteria.
- Senate candidate responds to sex charge Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:32AMPolice accused Eric Deaton of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year old girl. Police said he met her at church, where he was an elder.
- U.S. Senate candidate facing sex charges plans to defend himself Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:07AMDAYTON — U.S. Senate candidate Eric W. Deaton said he will defend himself against “false allegations” of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in a case that police say includes an audio tape of Deaton admitting sexual contact with the girl.Deaton, 42, of New Lebanon , was indicted Tuesday by a Montgomery County Grand Jury on the third degree felony. The indictment alleges that between March 20 ...
- U.S. Senate candidate plans to defend himself against sex charges Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:31AMDAYTON — U.S. Senate candidate Eric W. Deaton said he would defend himself against “false allegations” that he had unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.Deaton, the Constitution Party candidate, spoke on Wednesday Sept. 1, in the law offices of Rion and Rion. Deaton, who on Tuesday said the indictment was politically motivated, said he looks forward to the chance to defend himself against the ...
- Sampling of editorials from NY state Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:02AMThe Staten Island Advance on NY lawmakers flipping on issues underlying federal "Race to the Top" funding. They say that success has many fathers but failure is an orphan. You see examples of this phenomenon all the time in politics, of course.
- Defining the Obama Doctrine, Its Pitfalls, and How to Avoid Them Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:05AMAbstract: President Barack Obama has said that America would reach out to other countries as “an equal partner” rather than as the “exceptional” nation that many before him had embraced; that “any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail”; and that “[o]ur problems must be dealt with through partnership” and “progress must be shared.”
- Pat Buchanan: Can the Tea Party deliver? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:15PMAs President Obama raised hopes only to be perceived as having fallen short, so, too, Glenn Beck's believers and the Tea Party folks are raising hopes and expectations. But can they succeed?
- Evaluating the Eighth Amendment's Ban on Only Cruel and Unusual Punishments Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:59PMA little over two weeks ago, a man and woman in Afghanistan were reportedly stoned to death for marrying each other without their parents' blessing. Stoning involves partly burying the condemned prisoner in the ground, and then having the community throw stones at her until she dies.
- Readers Write 9/1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:41PMReaders Write 9/1
- Pain Ray to Zap LA Prisoners Called 'Tantamount to Torture' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:17PMLos Angeles County Sheriff plans to use heat ray on prisoners.
- Travel Postcard - 48 hours in Washington Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:58PMGot 48 hours to explore Washington DC? With some local knowledge we help you make the most of the city where American history surrounds you
- Local U.S. Senate Candidate Indicted On Sex Charge Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:57PMEric W. Deaton, a New Lebanon man running for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, has been indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury. He is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl.