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Correction: Rainbow Room story
Posted by Examiner New York Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Ex-UVa prof earns research prize
Posted by Examiner Virginia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A former University of Virginia professor is receiving $500,000 for work that enabled the mass production of antibiotics and other drugs. Elmer Gaden has been awarded the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize. He was selected by a committee of officials...
US Attorney in western NY resigns for private job
Posted by Examiner New York Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Western New York's top federal prosecutor, an appointee of President George Bush, said Tuesday he will resign at the end of next week. U.S. Attorney Terrance Flynn said he will go back to private practice as a partner with the Harris Beach law firm,...
Burris refused seat in US Senate
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama's appointed successor was turned away when he appeared at the U.S. Capitol to take his seat. Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris announced the decision to deny him the seat as he stood before a large throng...
Judge tosses suit challenging tobacco settlement
Posted by Examiner Kentucky Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement between states, including Ohio, and 19 tobacco product makers. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Coffman issued the ruling in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday. Coffman said the...
Roland Burris is refused seat in US Senate
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama's appointed successor was turned away when he appeared at the U.S. Capitol to take his seat. Roland Burris announced the decision to deny him the seat as he stood before a large throng of reporters and cameras in the...
Senator pushing for Amber-like alert for elderly
Posted by Examiner Wisconsin Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A state senator wants Wisconsin to join 12 other states that use an emergency alert system to notify the public when seniors with dementia go missing. It's called Silver Alert and it operates much like the Amber Alert for endangered children.
Burris is refused seat in US Senate
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A Democratic official says the secretary of the Senate has turned former Illinois attorney general Roland Burris away from taking the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Burris left the Capitol offices of the secretary, Nancy Erickson,...
Breaking News From California Man robbed and beaten during test drive
A man interested in buying a used car got a lot more than he bargained for when he went for a test drive. Police say a 26-year-old man was attacked, beaten and robbed after meeting the supposed owner of a used Honda in a San Pablo parking lot Monday.
Breaking News From Chicago Gophers offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar resigns
Minnesota offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar has resigned after two seasons. The departure was announced Tuesday morning by the school. Dunbar was hired by coach Tim Brewster to install a version of the trendy spread offense after productive stays at Northwestern and California. He was given a three-year...
Breaking News From New York Correction: Rainbow Room story
Breaking News From North Carolina Whichard retires as Daily Reflector publisher
A newspaper publisher whose family founded The Daily Reflector of Greenville is retiring both from the paper and as group publisher of Cox North Carolina Publications Inc. The Daily Reflector reported Tuesday that D. Jordan "Jordy" Whichard will retire immediately after 23 years at the company. Along...
Breaking News From Florida Super Bowl committee pushes for friendly attitude
Put your game face on, Tampa. The Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee wants residents in the area to be helpful, courteous and welcoming to visitors in town for the big game Feb. 1.
Breaking News From Minnesota Gophers offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar resigns
Minnesota offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar has resigned after two seasons. The departure was announced Tuesday morning by the school. Dunbar was hired by coach Tim Brewster to install a version of the trendy spread offense after productive stays at Northwestern and California. He was given a three-year...