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Polanski lawyer claims LA Superior Court biased
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A lawyer for Roman Polanski is accusing the Los Angeles Superior Court of bias and prejudice against the movie director, and is seeking removal of his case to the California Judicial Council for resolution. Polanski has been a fugitive for 30 years...
Jacksonville tops SC Upstate 79-69
Posted by Examiner South Carolina Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Travis Cohn scored 18 points to lead Jacksonville to a 79-69 win over South Carolina Upstate on Monday night. Cohn added seven rebounds and Ayron Hardy chipped in 15 points and five assists for the Dolphins (4-8, 3-1 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Calif. court sides with Episcopals over property
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
The state's high court ruled Monday that three Southern California parishes that left the U.S. Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay ministers cannot retain ownership of their church buildings and property. In an unanimous decision, the California...
AP source: Ex-eBay CEO to run for Calif. governor
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Former eBay Inc. chief executive Meg Whitman plans to run for governor of California, a person with knowledge of her political aspirations said Monday. The 52-year-old Republican plans to run in 2010 for the seat Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is leaving...
Robert Morris beats Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 77-70
Posted by Examiner Maryland Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Rob Robinson scored 17 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had three blocked shots to lead Robert Morris to a 77-70 win over Mount St. Mary's on Monday night. The Colonials (8-7, 3-1 Northeast Conference), used a 17-2 spurt early in the second half...
Prop. 8 backers take on AG’s argument
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
The sponsors of California's voter-approved gay marriage ban accused Attorney General Jerry Brown on Monday of advancing a far-fetched legal theory to justify overturning Proposition 8. Lawyers for the Protect Marriage coalition answered the about-face...
Florida State rallied to beat Texas A&M 60-53
Posted by Examiner Florida Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Tanae Davis-Cain scored 11 of her 13 points in the second half and Florida State rallied to upset No. 3 Texas A&M 60-53 on Monday night. Davis-Cain and Courtney Ward combined for 10 points as the Seminoles (12-4) ran off 16 straight to take a 56-50...
Navy beats Elon 66-62
Posted by Examiner North Carolina Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Adam Teague scored four of his 11 points during an 8-0 run in the game's final 1:33 to help Navy to a 66-62 comeback win against Elon on Monday night. After Devan Carter's layup put Elon ahead 62-58 with just under two minutes to play, Teague nailed...
Breaking News From California Polanski lawyer claims LA Superior Court biased
A lawyer for Roman Polanski is accusing the Los Angeles Superior Court of bias and prejudice against the movie director, and is seeking removal of his case to the California Judicial Council for resolution. Polanski has been a fugitive for 30 years in a notorious sex case involving a 13-year-old girl....
Breaking News From Chicago Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue
A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, whose lawyer promised a legal challenge that probably will keep the race in limbo for months. The Canvassing Board's declaration started a seven-day clock for...
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 Navy beats Elon 66-62
Adam Teague scored four of his 11 points during an 8-0 run in the game's final 1:33 to help Navy to a 66-62 comeback win against Elon on Monday night. After Devan Carter's layup put Elon ahead 62-58 with just under two minutes to play, Teague nailed a 3-pointer to start Navy's run, hit a free throw with...
Breaking News From Florida Florida State rallied to beat Texas A&M 60-53
Tanae Davis-Cain scored 11 of her 13 points in the second half and Florida State rallied to upset No. 3 Texas A&M 60-53 on Monday night. Davis-Cain and Courtney Ward combined for 10 points as the Seminoles (12-4) ran off 16 straight to take a 56-50 lead with 3:35 remaining. Florida State closed the game...
Breaking News From Minnesota Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue
A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, whose lawyer promised a legal challenge that probably will keep the race in limbo for months. The Canvassing Board's declaration started a seven-day clock for...