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Fla. woman, 85, with memory problems missing
Posted by Examiner Florida Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Police in Palm Bay are searching for an 85-year-old woman with memory problems who has gone missing. Authorities issued a Silver Alert last week when Frances Senter didn't return home, but they've made little progress since then on finding clues...
Va.’s new congressmen to be sworn in
Posted by Examiner Virginia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Virginia is officially getting four new members of Congress. All are Democrats. Former Gov. Mark Warner will take the seat of retiring Sen. John Warner during swearing-in ceremonies Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The Warners are not related.
Victoria DA wants judge’s decision reversed
Posted by Examiner Texas Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A district attorney plans to ask the state's Thirteenth Court of Appeals to reverse a judge's decision allowing attorneys of Victoria officials accused of leaking information about a sex abuse case to share their respective clients' grand jury testimony....
Elections held for 2 Va delegate seats
Posted by Examiner Virginia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Voters in portions of Richmond and Virginia Beach are headed back to the polls. Special elections are set Tuesday for two House of Delegates seats.
Va council to discuss college affordability
Posted by Examiner Virginia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Virginia's higher-education agency plans to discuss ways to make college more affordable. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is scheduled to make recommendations Tuesday on what the state can do to help students and their families...
Va. panel seeks neighbors’ views on uranium study
Posted by Examiner Virginia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Members of a state commission will hear from neighbors of a Pittsylvania County uranium deposit on what should be included in a study on the impact of mining the ore. The subcommittee of the Virginia Commission on Coal and Energy has scheduled a...
Stray bullet hits College Park girl in her house
Posted by Examiner Georgia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
A stray bullet struck a 7-year-old girl while she watched television in her home. Fulton County Police said it happened Sunday just before 7 p.m. in a South Fulton County neighborhood.
Blackwater guards to make court appearance
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Five Blackwater Worldwide security guards are expected to appear in federal court to answer to manslaughter charges in the 2007 shooting deaths of 17 Iraqi civilians in Baghdad. The Blackwater guards will appear at an arraignment in U.S. District...
Breaking News From California Vet killed in Long Beach had rough military past
Army officials say a young veteran killed with his girlfriend in Long Beach on New Year's Day had a troubled stint in the military. Army spokesman Lt. Col. George Wright on Monday confirmed that Sarith Em was convicted of larceny and burglary and in 2006 for stealing from the barracks and vehicles of...
Breaking News From Chicago Lawsuit last option for Coleman in Minn. recount
The morning after the Nov. 4 election, Norm Coleman stood before TV cameras, declared victory in Minnesota's U.S. Senate election and said that if he were opponent Al Franken he'd "step aside." Two months later, Coleman finds himself down by nearly the same margin he appeared to hold over Franken that...
Breaking News From New York Upstate NY teens charged after ‘Old West’ shootout
Three Mohawk Valley teenagers have been charged after a fourth teen was shot in the face during what authorities described as a deliberate "Old-West shootout." Montgomery County Sheriff Michael Amato says the incident occurred last Saturday at a camp in the town of Mohawk, 35 miles northwest of Albany....
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 Fla. woman, 85, with memory problems missing
Police in Palm Bay are searching for an 85-year-old woman with memory problems who has gone missing. Authorities issued a Silver Alert last week when Frances Senter didn't return home, but they've made little progress since then on finding clues to her whereabouts. Foul play is not suspected.
Breaking News From Minnesota Lawsuit last option for Coleman in Minn. recount
The morning after the Nov. 4 election, Norm Coleman stood before TV cameras, declared victory in Minnesota's U.S. Senate election and said that if he were opponent Al Franken he'd "step aside." Two months later, Coleman finds himself down by nearly the same margin he appeared to hold over Franken that...