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Lakers’ Walton sidelined by foot soreness
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Boldin has strained hamstring, status uncertain
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton will be sidelined for at least two weeks by a foot injury. Walton, who started 11 consecutive games before missing Sunday's 100-86 win over Portland, has sesamoiditis in his right foot and will wear a protective...
Posted by Examiner Arizona Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Obama taps Mass. son as White House photographer
Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina. "We'll see how it goes this week," coach Ken Whisenhunt said at his Monday news conference....
Posted by Examiner Massachusetts Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Brewer picks more staff for Ariz. governorship
President-elect Barack Obama has tapped a Massachusetts native and Boston University alumnus to be the next official White House photographer. Former Chicago Tribune photographer Pete Souza will be in charge of visually documenting Obama's administration....
Posted by Examiner Arizona Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Doctor killed in Iraq ‘elevated everyone’ to serve
Secretary of State Jan Brewer continues to fill out top spots in her staff for when she becomes governor later this month upon Gov. Janet Napolitano's expected resignation. Brewer named Richard Bark, an attorney-lobbyist and former legislative aide,...
Posted by Examiner Pennsylvania Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
APNewsBreak: Ex-trooper who kicked man enters plea
In every one of his many roles - husband, father, soldier, doctor, friend and colleague - Army Maj. John P. Pryor devoted his life to serve others at home, at work and in war. "All we can do is what we think is the right thing to do," the Rev. Damian...
Posted by Examiner South Carolina Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
`Dark Knight’ vies for Producers Guild best pic
A former South Carolina trooper seen on video kicking a suspect in the head has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge. U.S. Attorney Walt Wilkins says John B. Sawyer pleaded guilty Monday to depriving a man of his right to be free from...
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Topless coffee shop proposed for small Maine town
The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight," slighted in earlier Hollywood honors, was among best-picture nominees Monday for the Producers Guild of America Awards. Other best-picture nominees were Brad Pitt's romantic fantasy "The Curious Case of Benjamin...
Posted by Examiner Maine Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
A one-time motel in a small central Maine town could soon be offering an eye-opening way to start the day - topless coffee shop waitresses. The Vassalboro Planning Board on Tuesday will consider a business permit request for a topless coffee shop...
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Lakers’ Walton sidelined by foot soreness
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton will be sidelined for at least two weeks by a foot injury. Walton, who started 11 consecutive games before missing Sunday's 100-86 win over Portland, has sesamoiditis in his right foot and will wear a protective boot for a week, the team said Monday.
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LI man aims at duck, hits man, gets arrested
He meant to shoot the ducks. A Long Island man is facing charges including reckless endangerment and assault after he shot another hunter while out duck hunting on Saturday. Nassau County authorities said the Brentwood man had his loaded shotgun pointed in the direction of the other man, then tried to...
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Auction delayed for Laurean’s former NC home
An auction has been delayed for the North Carolina house where investigators found the charred remains of a pregnant Marine from Ohio. The Daily News of Jacksonville, N.C., reports Monday's scheduled auction was postponed for Jan. 26. There was no immediate word on the reason for the change.
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Baby child killed in central Fla. traffic crash
Authorities say a 6-month-old child is dead after a traffic accident in central Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol says Jayla Lee was killed and two other children were seriously injured after the car they were traveling in was hit by a vehicle that ran a red light in Lake Wales.
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