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Foundation won’t disclose Bush library donors
Donors to President George W. Bush's presidential library probably will remain a mystery, said the foundation overseeing fundraising. Mark Langdale, who heads the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, said that's the way some donors want...
Attorney for Ill. gov. wants all tapes be released
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney says he'll ask a federal judge to give an impeachment committee all FBI tapes of the governor's conversations, not just the four prosecutors are offering. Edward M. Genson spoke Monday in the dispute over whether the...
Company still plans to drill for gas on Roan
Denver-based Vantage Energy says falling prices and tougher rules won't deter it from exploring for natural gas on the Roan Plateau in Western Colorado. Vantage says prices may cause minor changes in its near-term plans for the gas-rich plateau....
Chrysler sales plummet 53 percent
Chrysler says its December U.S. sales plunged 53 percent, blaming a tough economy for driving customers from showrooms. Chrysler sold a total of 89,813 vehicles, compared with 191,423 in the year-earlier month. Despite the drop, the month's sales...
Chrysler sales drop 53 pct; others not much better
Chrysler LLC's December U.S. sales plunged by more than half and it sold 30 percent fewer vehicles in 2008, dwarfing the steep declines at the other major automakers as consumers remained uncertain about the economy and their jobs. Chrysler said...
Former superintendent ordered to serve probation
A former St. Louis-area school superintendent accused of misappropriating district money was ordered Monday to serve five years probation and pay more than $100,000 in restitution. Henry Williams, 67, was led away in handcuffs after Monday's hearing...
1.5 M Powerball tickets sold on first day in Fla.
Lottery officials say about 1.5 million Powerball tickets were sold the first day they went on sale in Florida. Florida is the 30th state, along with the District of Columbia and the U.S Virgin Islands, to offer the game.
December Auto sales: Toyota
Toyota Motor Co. said Monday its sales in the U.S. fell sharply in December, but the Japanese auto giant remained ahead of Ford Motor Co. and retained its position as the No. 2 vehicle seller in the U.S. for 2008. Toyota said its December sales fell...
Breaking News From California December Auto sales: Toyota
Toyota Motor Co. said Monday its sales in the U.S. fell sharply in December, but the Japanese auto giant remained ahead of Ford Motor Co. and retained its position as the No. 2 vehicle seller in the U.S. for 2008. Toyota said its December sales fell 37 percent to 141,949 vehicles from 224,399 in the...
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Breaking News From New York 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...
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 1.5 M Powerball tickets sold on first day in Fla.
Lottery officials say about 1.5 million Powerball tickets were sold the first day they went on sale in Florida. Florida is the 30th state, along with the District of Columbia and the U.S Virgin Islands, to offer the game.
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