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Western Pa. taverns struggle with drink tax cut
Posted by Examiner Pennsylvania Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Stocks open higher ahead of data
The prices of drinks in Pittsburgh-area bars and restaurants aren't necessarily dropping since Allegheny County cut its tax on drinks from 10 percent to 7 percent. Some establishments charge for drinks then tack on the tax. But others raised their...
Posted by Examiner New York Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Jimmy Crum, Columbus sportscaster, dies
Investors waded back into the market Tuesday, sending stocks moderately higher ahead of a fresh round of readings on the service sector, factory orders and pending home sales. Wall Street expects the data to show more deterioration, but investors...
Posted by Examiner Ohio Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
`Medium’ star Patricia Arquette files for divorce
Longtime Columbus TV sportscaster Jimmy Crum, known for both his loud sportcoats and his charitable work, has died. He was 80. Daughter Kelly Delaveris says Crum died of apparent natural causes Monday night at home at a Columbus retirement community....
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Gov’t: Sec. of State Rice Due at UN on Gaza crisis
Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband. Arquette filed for divorce from Thomas Jane in Los Angeles on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who were married in May 2006, have a 5-year-old daughter, Harlow...
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Polanski lawyer claims LA Superior Court biased
State Department officials say Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is traveling to New York Tuesday to meet with Arab ministers and lobby for a U.S.-backed cease-fire plan for Gaza. Rice is also expected to represent the Bush administration during...
Posted by Examiner California Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Landrieu meets with homeland security pick
An attorney for fugitive movie director Roman Polanski is seeking to have the Los Angeles County Superior Court removed from his notorious sex case, accusing the court of bias and prejudice against Polanski. Polanski has been a fugitive in France...
Posted by Examiner Louisiana Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Cross-dressing doctor who killed wife found hanged
U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu says she had a positive meeting with President-elect Barack Obama's pick to be homeland security secretary. Landrieu met with Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano Monday. She said Napolitano, who faces a confirmation hearing, committed...
Posted by Examiner Massachusetts Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A cross-dressing dermatologist serving life in prison for killing his estranged wife, who was shot in front of witnesses, has been found hanged in his cell, a prisons spokeswoman said Tuesday. Richard Sharpe was found by his cellmate at MCI-Norfolk...
Breaking News From California
`Medium’ star Patricia Arquette files for divorce
Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband. Arquette filed for divorce from Thomas Jane in Los Angeles on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, who were married in May 2006, have a 5-year-old daughter, Harlow Olivia Calliope Jane.
Breaking News From Chicago
Fewer boats, barges use Upper Mississippi locks
The region's locks on the Upper Mississippi River were quieter in 2008, with nearly a third fewer tons of cargo going through than in 2007. And 2007 was well down from the peak of about 10 years before.
Breaking News From New York
Stocks open higher ahead of data
Investors waded back into the market Tuesday, sending stocks moderately higher ahead of a fresh round of readings on the service sector, factory orders and pending home sales. Wall Street expects the data to show more deterioration, but investors are hoping the pace of the declines will be more temperate....
Breaking News From North Carolina
North Carolina Education Lottery results
Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in the North Carolina Education Lottery: Midday Pick 3
Breaking News From Florida
No one picks correct Fantasy 5
No tickets matched all five "Fantasy 5" numbers, meaning the 354 tickets with four numbers correct are worth $555 each, the Florida Lottery said Tuesday. Another 10,226 tickets matching three numbers won $12.50 each, and 94,745 tickets won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
Breaking News From Minnesota
Fewer boats, barges use Upper Mississippi locks
The region's locks on the Upper Mississippi River were quieter in 2008, with nearly a third fewer tons of cargo going through than in 2007. And 2007 was well down from the peak of about 10 years before.