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Moffitt, Robitaille trade jabs at televised debate Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMPROVIDENCE — Down to the last days of their months-long competition for the GOP nomination to run for governor, John Robitaille and Victor Moffitt finally found something they disagree about — strongly.
Moffitt, Robitaille trade jabs at televised debate Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:46PMCandidates disagree on need for school regionalization as they seek to define race
Alma College events to honor Hispanic heritage Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:23PMThe year 2010 not only marks the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, it also celebrates 200 years of Mexican independence. Colombia, Argentina and other Latin American countries also are celebrating bicentennials.
Court won't order California to defend Prop 8 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:13PMCalifornia's highest court on Wednesday refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state's attorney general to appeal a federal ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban. The state Supreme Court denied a conservative legal group's request... Arnold Schwarzenegger - California Proposition 8 - California - Attorney general - Supreme Court of the United States
Court won't order California to defend Prop. 8 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:12PMSAN FRANCISCO -- California's highest court on Wednesday refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state's attorney general to appeal a federal ruling that overturned the state's same-sex marriage ban.
High court won't order state to defend Prop. 8 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:33PMThe state Supreme Court refused to come to the aid of California's embattled ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday, denying a conservative group's request to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a federal judge's ruling... Jerry Brown - California - Arnold Schwarzenegger - Same-sex marriage - Attorney general
Court won't order California to defend Prop 8 Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMCalifornia's highest court on Wednesday refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state's attorney general to appeal a federal ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban. Arnold Schwarzenegger - California Proposition 8 - Attorney general - California - Same-sex marriage in the United States
Vatican: Quran burning 'outrageous' Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:24PMBurning the Quran would be an "outrageous and grave gesture," the Vatican said Wednesday, joining a chorus of voices pleading with a small Florida church not to burn Islam's holy book on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Courts pinpoint cops' GPS use Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:23PMLate-18th-century notions of unreasonable search and seizure are clashing with the capabilities of 21st-century surveillance technology as U.S. courts struggle to define a reasonable expectation of legal privacy in the age of global positioning satellites. The Constitution's Fourth Amendment protections are getting a legal workout as defendants challenge law enforcement's ...
Four men charged with selling bogus ferry tickets Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:12PMOn Sept. 1, detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office arrested and charged four men, three of them local residents, after an investigation revealed that they had allegedly been selling illegitimate tickets for a ferry service that provides commuter service between two northern Monmouth County locations and New York City. read more
ACLU, other groups sue U.S. over border laptop searches Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:40AMIDG News Service - The American Civil Liberties Union and other groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) practice of searching laptops and other electronic devices at U.S. borders.
Personnel Squabble in Garcetti Regime Goes to U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:23AMGil Garcetti’s administration as district attorney was plagued by allegations of vindictive reprisals against deputies who had come into disfavor, with the controversies aired at Civil Service Commission hearings and in court proceedings.
Putin hints at run for president in 2012 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:17AMRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gave a strong hint on Monday that he would run for a second spell as president in 2012, a step that would almost certainly give him a six-year term as Kremlin chief.[...]
Ed Gurowitz, Ph.D.: Nevada Senate Race -- NV Can't Afford Sharron Angle Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:17AMA "yellow dog Democrat" describes dyed-in-the-wool Democrats that would sooner vote for a yellow dog than for a Republican. I'm not sure of the equivalent GOP expression, but you would have to be one to support Sharron Angle.
Pasco NOW marks women's suffrage anniversary Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:47AMIn the shadow of publicity over the recent Glenn Beck rally in Washington, D.C., a Pasco delegation helped celebrate another American milestone - the 90th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. The "herstory" of history bore fruit with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in August 1920.
The November Election Starts in October This Year Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:43AMNow that Labor Day is behind us, the campaigns have begun in earnest. The next election is less than a month away. What, you say? I thought the election was in November. Well, not any more. Not just in November.
Top Atlanta water official resigns Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:37AMATLANTA — A spokesman for Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed says that Rob Hunter, commissioner of the city's department of watershed management, has resigned. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the mayor's spokesman, Reese McCranie said Tuesday that Hunter's last day will be Friday.
Oh, the number of ways for shoppers to get in trouble at Yellow Daisy Festival Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:21AMThe biggest annual event at the state's best-attended attraction is all about shopping until everyone is dropping.
Lawyer Vows To Fight 'Ladies Night' Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:20AMA self-proclaimed "anti-feminist lawyer" has promised to appeal a Manhattan court's ruling that rejected his claims that "Ladies Night" promotions at bars are sexist and unconstitutional.
Report card on South Hampton Roads legislators Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:16PMU.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Newport News Represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Norfolk and Portsmouth and stretches up to Richmond. First elected in 1992. Committees: Judiciary, Budget, Education and Labor. Voted with the Democratic Party majority 98 percent of the time.*
Congressional candidates work Labor Day Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:06PMThe political season is in full swing. Democrats and Republicans celebrated Labor Day by rounding up workers for the upcoming November elections.
Putin: Russia needs steady development Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:09PMRussia should lead a steady development with stable conditions "without leaps," said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Monday while meeting with members of the Valdai international discussion club.
Parrish: Turn around in the Texas Supreme Court Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:24PMWhen the state Supreme Court reverses itself in two cases with no explanation, someone needs to ask questions.
Potential Questions Surround Governor's Seat Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:42PMDiscussion over what happens to the governor position if Joe Manchin were to win the Senate election.
New director of MCAS public affairs spent 13 months in Afghanistan Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:38PMCapt. Staci Reidinger says the 13-month tour of duty in Afghanistan she returned from earlier this year has provided her with an unique insight about the war-torn country's struggle toward establishing stability, security and peace.
Marysville group searches for answers in the nation's supreme law Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:21PMAlarmed by current events, a Marysville group meets regularly to closely study the U.S. Constitution.
Visit of U.S. Congressional Delegation Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:02PMA five-member U.S. Congressional delegation held series of meetings with senior Georgian officials and opposition representatives in Tbilisi on September 6.
Republicans hope to have a successful primary next week Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:54PMWisconsin Republicans have been shut out of the U.S. Senate for 17 years. They hope to choose a candidate in next week's primary who can break that streak and beat Sen. Russ Feingold.
World › Taliban threaten to attack Afghan polling stations Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:12PMThe Taliban vowed Sunday to attack polling places in Sept. 18 parliamentary elections, warning Afghans not to participate in what it called a sham vote.…
Staten Island Group Holds Rally Against Proposed Islamic Center Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:26PMDozens of city residents gathered on Staten Island Sunday to speak out against the proposed mosque and Islamic center in Lower Manhattan.
Group Takes Rally Against Proposed Mosque To Staten Island Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:10PMSeveral politicians -- including Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino -- joined dozens of city residents on Staten Island Sunday to speak out against the proposed mosque and Islamic center in Lower Manhattan.
Kilbride targeted in Supreme Court retention ballot Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:04PMSPRINGIELD - Illinois Supreme Court retention races usually are low-key affairs garnering little attention from interest groups and even less from voters, but this year may well be different.
Census wants to know more Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:21PMCensus wants to know more
Between a rock and a hard place: Questions surround Placer DA charges for Colfax youths Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:11PMDid District Attorney Brad Fenocchio go too far in the case of three Colfax-area youths his office has elevated to adult court from the juvenile justice system? Or is it a case of not going far …
Latest News Update on hillary clinton Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:49AMMiddle East peace: Clinton facing crucial test Washington, Sep.5 : U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faces a crucial test with the proposed resumption of Middle East peace talks.
Iraqi Shiite Bloc Says It Will Choose Maliki or Mahdi for Prime Minister Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:40AMIraq’s two top Shiite Muslim-led groups will choose a candidate for the post of prime minister this month, paving the way for an end to the country’s political crisis, Ali al-Dabbagh , a senior parliamentarian, said today.
U.S. court backs 'Ladies Night' promotions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:54AMNEW YORK — A federal court has ruled that “Ladies Night” is all right. The Manhattan-based Second Court of Appeals rejected a claim by Den Hollander, a self-proclaimed "Men's Rights" lawyer, who insisted that “Ladies Night” promotions such as half-price drinks and cheaper admission were unconstitutional, a result of “40 years of lobbying and intimidation, [by] the special interest group called ...
Top 10 events shaping the midterm season Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:51AMNote: This is the last Friday we scale back our morning note. Below is a fun Top 10 list to read as you take advantage of (hopefully) a long Labor Day weekend. Our morning note will return this coming Tuesday.
VIEWPOINT: Government must remain neutral on religion Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:23AMBy PELVO WHITE JR. MARIANNAThe First Amendment guarantees citizens the right to freely practice their various religions provided doing so doesn’t infringe upon other citizens’ rights to practice their differing religions. Therefore we have a...
Artist Jack Lewis awarded Order of the First State Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:21AMAt a private gathering with family and friends in late August, Jack Lewis was presented the Order of the First State for his accomplishments as an artist and for his contributions to the state of Delaware over nearly three-quarters of a century.
A glance at Missouri's 4th Congressional District candidates Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:19AMWith more than two months to go before voters cast ballots in November, candidates in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District are stepping up their campaign aggression. Republican challenger Vicky Hartzler seeks to unseat U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D), who has served for more than 23 years. Hartlzer accuses Skelton of avoiding debates with her and consistently links the congressman’s voting record to ...
FACTBOX-Some issues in Afghanistan's parliamentary election Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:04AMSource: Reuters (For more on Afghanistan, click on [ID:nAFPAK]) By Jonathon Burch KABUL, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Afghans go to the polls on Sept. 18 to elect a total of 249 members to the country's ...
First Cup: Friday Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:38AMDave Krieger of The Denver Post: "Normally, taking charge of a term-limited Nuggets roster might seem like a questionable career move for a basketball coach on a one-year contract. But when the basketball coach is emerging from his second steel cage match with cancer in five years, getting back to work looks pretty good. 'It's official,' George Karl said Thursday just before taking off for a ...
Court won't force Calif officials to defend Prop 8 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:36PMSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban.
Court won't force Calif officials to defend Prop 8 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:36PMSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban.
Latino Republican walking a tightrope in Nevada race Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:15PMBrian Sandoval, the GOP candidate for governor, has come to symbolize a tension within his party, between efforts to attract Latino voters and actions that may repel them. For years, Brian Sandoval has been a rising Republican star, a trailblazer touted as a symbol of the party's increasing diversity.
Latino Republican walking a tightrope in Nevada race Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:15PMBrian Sandoval, the GOP candidate for governor, has come to symbolize a tension within his party, between efforts to attract Latino voters and actions that may repel them. For years, Brian Sandoval has been a rising Republican star, a trailblazer touted as a symbol of the party's increasing diversity.
Obama not worried about Muslim rumors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:15PMThe fact that only 34% of people correctly identify him as Christian doesn't bother the president, he tells NBC. 'There is a mechanism, a network of misinformation… in a new-media era.' President Obama said in an interview Sunday that he can't worry about dispelling every rumor about him — even though a recent poll showed nearly 20% of Americans erroneously believe he is Muslim.
Obama not worried about Muslim rumors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:15PMThe fact that only 34% of people correctly identify him as Christian doesn't bother the president, he tells NBC. 'There is a mechanism, a network of misinformation… in a new-media era.' President Obama said in an interview Sunday that he can't worry about dispelling every rumor about him — even though a recent poll showed nearly 20% of Americans erroneously believe he is Muslim.
'I gave too much away': David Blunkett's startling admission on UK-U.S. extradition treaty Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:11PMThe Act - which opponents say is biased against British citizens - is being used to extradite Asperger’s sufferer Gary McKinnon for computer hacking.