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5 homeless shelter residents killed in Texas fire
Posted by Examiner Texas Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A fire fueled by donated clothes ripped through a homeless shelter in northeastern Texas early Monday, killing five residents as some tried dousing the blaze with pans of water. Paris Fire Chief Ronnie Grooms said the cause of the fire in the converted...
Ohio man arrested in slaying of 4-year-old’s mom
Posted by Examiner Ohio Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A young mother struggled with an intruder before she was shot and killed in her home and the gunman ran off with her 4-year-old son, a sheriff said Monday in announcing an arrest in the case. The boy was found unharmed Friday at a highway rest area...
Towson defeats Delaware 62-61
Posted by Examiner Delaware Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Troy Franklin banked in a shot with 2.1 seconds left to play to give Towson a 62-61 victory over Delaware on Monday night. The Tigers (7-8, 2-1 Colonial Athletic Association), who trailed by as many as nine points, outscored the Blue Hens 12-5 over...
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...
Polanski lawyer claims LA Superior Court biased
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A lawyer for Roman Polanski is accusing the Los Angeles Superior Court of bias and prejudice against the movie director, and is seeking removal of his case to the California Judicial Council for resolution. Polanski has been a fugitive for 30 years...
Jacksonville tops SC Upstate 79-69
Posted by Examiner South Carolina Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Travis Cohn scored 18 points to lead Jacksonville to a 79-69 win over South Carolina Upstate on Monday night. Cohn added seven rebounds and Ayron Hardy chipped in 15 points and five assists for the Dolphins (4-8, 3-1 Atlantic Sun Conference).
Calif. court sides with Episcopals over property
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
The state's high court ruled Monday that three Southern California parishes that left the U.S. Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay ministers cannot retain ownership of their church buildings and property. In an unanimous decision, the California...
AP source: Ex-eBay CEO to run for Calif. governor
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Former eBay Inc. chief executive Meg Whitman plans to run for governor of California, a person with knowledge of her political aspirations said Monday. The 52-year-old Republican plans to run in 2010 for the seat Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is leaving...
Breaking News From California Polanski lawyer claims LA Superior Court biased
A lawyer for Roman Polanski is accusing the Los Angeles Superior Court of bias and prejudice against the movie director, and is seeking removal of his case to the California Judicial Council for resolution. Polanski has been a fugitive for 30 years in a notorious sex case involving a 13-year-old girl....
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 Navy beats Elon 66-62
Adam Teague scored four of his 11 points during an 8-0 run in the game's final 1:33 to help Navy to a 66-62 comeback win against Elon on Monday night. After Devan Carter's layup put Elon ahead 62-58 with just under two minutes to play, Teague nailed a 3-pointer to start Navy's run, hit a free throw with...
Breaking News From Florida Florida State rallied to beat Texas A&M 60-53
Tanae Davis-Cain scored 11 of her 13 points in the second half and Florida State rallied to upset No. 3 Texas A&M 60-53 on Monday night. Davis-Cain and Courtney Ward combined for 10 points as the Seminoles (12-4) ran off 16 straight to take a 56-50 lead with 3:35 remaining. Florida State closed the game...
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...