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Police in Wash. state find baby’s remains in trash
Posted by Examiner Washington Headlines on 01 5th, 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...
Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93
Posted by Examiner Minnesota Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig issued a statement confirming Pohlad's death, calling him "a true...
Patricia Arquette files for divorce
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband. Arquette filed for divorce from Thomas Jane in Los Angeles on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who were married in May 2006, have a 5-year-old daughter, Harlow...
Ravens hope history repeats itself in Tennessee
Posted by Examiner Maryland Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
The Baltimore Ravens opened the playoffs just as they did the last time they won in the postseason: with a road victory against the Miami Dolphins. For an encore, the Ravens will seek to replicate another past playoff feat that ranks as one of their...
NM gov. backed down over pay-to-play probe
Posted by Examiner New Mexico Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
Gov. Bill Richardson's gold-plated resume had never been tarnished as he moved up the political ladder from congressman and diplomat to governor. But a day after backing out of consideration for U.S. commerce secretary, Richardson faced a murky political...
Man finds live mortar shell in grandpa’s things
Posted by Examiner Colorado Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
A Colorado man sorting through his late grandfather's belongings found a bombshell, sort of: A live mortar round from the Korean War era. A bomb squad detonated the shell at an undisclosed site. No one was hurt. Police said Monday the grandson discovered...
TV animal expert supports LA Zoo elephant exhibit
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
TV animal expert Jack Hanna has thrown his support behind a controversial project to build a new elephant exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo. The host of "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild" sent a letter to the City Council on Monday urging completion of the...
Sounders FC signs goalkeeper Eylander
Posted by Examiner Washington Headlines on 01 5th, 2009
The Seattle Sounders FC has signed Chris Eylander as its second goalkeeper to go along with international star Kasey Keller. Eylander's signing was announced Monday by the expansion MLS franchise. He previously played the last three seasons for the...
Breaking News From California Patricia Arquette files for divorce
Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband. Arquette filed for divorce from Thomas Jane in Los Angeles on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who were married in May 2006, have a 5-year-old daughter, Harlow Olivia Calliope Jane.
Breaking News From Chicago Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig issued a statement confirming Pohlad's death, calling him "a true leader in our sport for the past 25 years."
Breaking News From New York Father-son duo accused of gravestone robbing
Police are puzzling over what would motivate a father and son to haul off six tombstones from a monument company in suburban Albany. Town of Colonie Detective Lt. John Van Alstyne says he's not sure what kind of aftermarket there might be for the hefty granite grave-markers.
Breaking News From North Carolina 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.
Breaking News From Florida Chargers’ Bennett, former teammate sued in Fla.
A Florida man is suing San Diego Chargers running back Michael Bennett and a former Tampa Bay teammate, saying they attacked him at an International House of Pancakes. Brian Gordon said in a lawsuit that Bennett, offensive lineman Anthony Davis and another man assaulted him in the restaurant parking...
Breaking News From Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig issued a statement confirming Pohlad's death, calling him "a true leader in our sport for the past 25 years."