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AP Source: Bradley agrees to 3-year deal with Cubs
The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley have reached a preliminary agreement on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The deal is subject to a physical scheduled for Thursday, the person...
Pope names new archbishop for Detroit
The new spiritual leader of the Detroit area's 1.4 million Roman Catholics is a Michigan native who is invoking a city slogan about hope as he takes charge of a region tangled in economic woes. Bishop Allen H. Vigneron said he was honored and "absolutely...
Cardinals sign lefty reliever
The St. Louis Cardinals are adding a third left-handed reliever to the bullpen competition for next season, signing Royce Ring to a one-year contract. The Cardinals announced the addition Monday.
Hispanic TV landscape could shift in L.A. trial
In a trial that could change the landscape of Hispanic television in the U.S., broadcasting giant Univision Communications Inc. squares off Tuesday against the supplier of its popular telenovelas, Grupo Televisa SA. The courtroom battle, brewing...
Calif. court sides with Episcopals over property
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...
Man arraigned in death of Barry County deputy
A 24-year-old Hastings man has been arraigned following a motorcycle accident that killed a Barry County sheriff's deputy. Justin Malik appeared in Barry County District Court on Monday to face charges of operating under the influence of alcohol...
Foundation won’t disclose Bush library donors
Donors to President George W. Bush's presidential library probably will remain a mystery, said the foundation overseeing fundraising. Mark Langdale, who heads the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, said that's the way some donors want...
Attorney for Ill. gov. wants all tapes be released
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney says he'll ask a federal judge to give an impeachment committee all FBI tapes of the governor's conversations, not just the four prosecutors are offering. Edward M. Genson spoke Monday in the dispute over whether the...
Breaking News From California Hispanic TV landscape could shift in L.A. trial
In a trial that could change the landscape of Hispanic television in the U.S., broadcasting giant Univision Communications Inc. squares off Tuesday against the supplier of its popular telenovelas, Grupo Televisa SA. The courtroom battle, brewing since 2005, has taken on the tinge of a romantic drama....
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Breaking News From New York LI man aims at duck, hits man, gets arrested
He meant to shoot the ducks. A Long Island man is facing charges including reckless endangerment and assault after he shot another hunter while out duck hunting on Saturday. Nassau County authorities said the Brentwood man had his loaded shotgun pointed in the direction of the other man, then tried to...
Breaking News From North Carolina Auction delayed for Laurean’s former NC home
An auction has been delayed for the North Carolina house where investigators found the charred remains of a pregnant Marine from Ohio. The Daily News of Jacksonville, N.C., reports Monday's scheduled auction was postponed for Jan. 26. There was no immediate word on the reason for the change.
Breaking News From Florida 1.5 M Powerball tickets sold on first day in Fla.
Lottery officials say about 1.5 million Powerball tickets were sold the first day they went on sale in Florida. Florida is the 30th state, along with the District of Columbia and the U.S Virgin Islands, to offer the game.
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