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Man shot by his stepdad ends up in jail with him
Posted by Examiner North Carolina Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A man who police said was shot by his stepfather ended up in the same jail with him after officers discovered outstanding arrest warrants against the victim. Police told The Daily News of Jacksonville that 37-year-old Richard Hayes shot his stepson...
ETSU trounces North Florida 88-57
Posted by Examiner Tennessee Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Courtney Pigram scored 24 points to lead East Tennessee State to an 88-57 win over North Florida on Monday night. Pigram shot 9-for-14, including five 3-pointers for the Bucs (10-4, 4-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Micah Williams chipped in with 15...
Warriors cut G Nelson, sign F Jermareo Davidson
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
The Golden State Warriors waived rookie guard DeMarcus Nelson on Monday and recalled forward Jermareo Davidson from the D-League's Idaho Stampede. Nelson, an Oakland native and former Duke star, was the Warriors' starting point guard on opening night,...
Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue
Posted by Examiner Minnesota Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
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...
Firefighters evacuated after carbon monoxide scare
Posted by Examiner Indiana Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Firefighters were evacuated from a South Bend fire station after detectors showed the presence of carbon monoxide. Fire Department Services Chief Mark Nowicki says firefighters were evacuated from Fire Station No. 9 for about eight hours Monday....
Obama plunges into pre-inaugural talks
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. He predicted lawmakers...
Prosecutor wants Madoff jailed without bail
Posted by Examiner New York Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
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....
Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93
Posted by Examiner Minnesota Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. The Twins and Major League Baseball each issued a statement confirming his death. Baseball...
Breaking News From California Warriors cut G Nelson, sign F Jermareo Davidson
The Golden State Warriors waived rookie guard DeMarcus Nelson on Monday and recalled forward Jermareo Davidson from the D-League's Idaho Stampede. Nelson, an Oakland native and former Duke star, was the Warriors' starting point guard on opening night, but he quickly fell out of favor with coach Don Nelson....
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 Man shot by his stepdad ends up in jail with him
A man who police said was shot by his stepfather ended up in the same jail with him after officers discovered outstanding arrest warrants against the victim. Police told The Daily News of Jacksonville that 37-year-old Richard Hayes shot his stepson Thursday night. Authorities say 21-year-old Michael...
Breaking News From Florida Florida’s Harvin says ankle 90 percent healed
Percy Harvin says his sprained ankle is "90 percent" healed - the result of spending nearly 100 percent of his time in the training room over the holidays. The Gators' speedy playmaker stayed in Gainesville, Fla., every day but Christmas and New Year's Day during the Gators' winter break. He estimated...
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...