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Health care spending slows in 2007 with generics
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Md.’s newest congressman to be sworn in Tuesday
Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday. Although the cost of buying drugs, visiting the doctor or going to the...
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Couple to stand trial in child’s scalding death
Maryland's congressional delegation will be sworn in - including its newest member. Democrat Frank Kratovil is one of about 65 new members of the House of Representatives. He won a very tight race to represent the First District, which covers the...
Posted by Examiner Colorado Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Brown leads Kansas St. 99-68 over Chicago St.
A woman and her boyfriend will stand trial in the scalding death of the woman's 2-year-old son after a detective testified that one of the boy's siblings told authorities he "got a fire" in the bathtub. The testimony came Monday during the couple's...
Posted by Examiner Kansas Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Jacksonville State defeats SE Missouri State 71-66
Strong defensive play has been Kansas State's signature this season. Through their first 13 games, the Wildcats allowed opponents to reach 70 points just twice. Teams are averaging just 60.5 points against Kansas State (11-3) on 38.3 percent shooting....
Posted by Examiner Alabama Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Texas Southern defeats Alcorn St. 81-64
Jeremy Bynum scored nine of his 15 points in the first half and Jacksonville State defeated Southeast Missouri State 71-66 on Monday night. The Gamecocks (8-4, 2-1 Ohio Valley Conference) jumped out to a 13-2 lead with 15:34 left in the first half...
Posted by Examiner Mississippi Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
9 hurt in Mass. apartment fire, 1 seriously
Ricky Boyles scored 16 of his career-high 22 points in the second half to help Texas Southern take its first victory of the season, an 81-64 win over Alcorn State on Monday night. The Tigers (1-14, 1-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) snapped an...
Posted by Examiner Massachusetts Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Prairie View A&M beats Southern 72-58
One person suffered burns and eight were treated for smoke-related injuries after a fire in a Gardner apartment complex that is home to several disabled residents. Fire Chief Ron Therrien said a first-floor apartment was gutted by the Monday night...
Posted by Examiner Louisiana Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Michael Griffin scored 20 points to lead Prairie View to a 72-58 win over Southern University on Monday night. Griffin shot 8-for-17 from the field and added three steals for the Panthers (6-9, 2-0 Southwest Athletic Conference). Dorian McDaniel...
Breaking News From California
Calif. officers search for brother in ax attack
Shasta County sheriff's deputies are searching for a 32-year-old man they say cut his brother's leg with an ax during a fight. Sgt. Marc St. Clair says Michael Mitchell hit his 31-year-old brother, Christopher Mitchell, twice with the ax. St. Clair says the injuries required stitches but were not life-threatening....
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
New York Lottery Rdp
Here are the winning New York State Lottery numbers selected Monday: Midday
Breaking News From North Carolina
Winston-Salem beats Columbia Union 85-61
Brian Fisher scored 19 points to lead Winston-Salem to an 85-61 win against Columbia Union College on Monday night. Jamal Durham added 15 points and Paul Davis chipped in with 10 for the Rams (4-8), who led by 25 points at halftime.
Breaking News From Florida
Monday’s winning numbers
Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in the Florida Lottery:
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...