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Prosecutor wants Madoff jailed without bail
Posted by Examiner New York Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A prosecutor on Monday asked that Bernard Madoff be jailed pending trial, saying the disgraced financier violated an agreement with the court by mailing watches, jewelry, cufflinks and mittens worth more than $1 million to relatives and friends....
Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93
Posted by Examiner Minnesota Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. The Twins and Major League Baseball each issued a statement confirming his death. Baseball...
Police in Wash. state find baby’s remains in trash
Posted by Examiner Washington Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Authorities combing through 60 tons of trash, searching for the body of a baby allegedly dumped by his 16-year-old mother, found a dead infant in the garbage Monday. Port Angeles Police Chief Terry Gallagher said it could take weeks to get the DNA...
Wisconsin company recalls bacon bits used in food
Posted by Examiner Colorado Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A Wisconsin company says 3,600 pounds of bacon bits used in sandwiches and burritos sold by Colorado convenience stores were possibly contaminated with a bacteria. Home Fresh Sandwich Distributors says they have recalled the food and removed the...
Medical helicopter makes emergency landing
Posted by Examiner Indiana Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Police say no one was injured when a medical helicopter made an emergency landing about 11 miles south of Lafayette. The Bell 407 helicopter operated by PHI was transporting a patient when it was forced to land due to a mechanical problem Monday...
Bucs’ Morris latest candidate meet with Broncos
Posted by Examiner Colorado Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Raheem Morris' interviewing skills could make his promotion to defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay a moot point. The Buccaneers' 32-year-old secondary coach and defensive whiz moved up his interview 48 hours and met with the Denver Broncos about their...
Search starts for Kansas boy now missing 10 years
Posted by Examiner Kansas Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
The Kansas parents who failed to report their 11-year-old adopted son missing nearly a decade ago are "people of interest" as authorities search for him nationwide, a sheriff said Monday. Investigators only recently learned Adam Herrman was missing...
Florida’s Harvin says ankle 90 percent healed
Posted by Examiner Florida Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Percy Harvin says his sprained ankle is "90 percent" healed - the result of spending nearly 100 percent of his time in the training room over the holidays. The Gators' speedy playmaker stayed in Gainesville, Fla., every day but Christmas and New...
Breaking News From California NRA, SF Housing Authority near settlement on guns
The National Rifle Association says the San Francisco Housing Authority is preparing to drop its blanket handgun ban in public housing. NRA lawyer CD Michel (MEE-shell) says the agreement, which settles a federal lawsuit, hasn't been finalized. But he says if the settlement is approved as expected, the...
Breaking News From Chicago Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. The Twins and Major League Baseball each issued a statement confirming his death. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig called Pohlad "a true leader...
Breaking News From New York Prosecutor wants Madoff jailed without bail
A prosecutor on Monday asked that Bernard Madoff be jailed pending trial, saying the disgraced financier violated an agreement with the court by mailing watches, jewelry, cufflinks and mittens worth more than $1 million to relatives and friends. "The defendant's recent actions amount to obstruction of...
Breaking News From North Carolina Correction: Missing Marine foreclosure story
Breaking News From Florida Florida’s Harvin says ankle 90 percent healed
Percy Harvin says his sprained ankle is "90 percent" healed - the result of spending nearly 100 percent of his time in the training room over the holidays. The Gators' speedy playmaker stayed in Gainesville, Fla., every day but Christmas and New Year's Day during the Gators' winter break. He estimated...
Breaking News From Minnesota Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. The Twins and Major League Baseball each issued a statement confirming his death. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig called Pohlad "a true leader...