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Schauer, Peters entering Congress
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
New Congress includes wealthy Missouri businessman
Michigan's new members of Congress are taking office Tuesday. Democrats Mark Schauer and Gary Peters are entering the U.S. House after defeating Republican incumbents last November.
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Ex-Kilpatrick aide to start 120-day jail sentence
Wealthy businessman Blaine Luetkemeyer will be among the freshman to be sworn in as the new Congress convenes in Washington. Luetkemeyer is Missouri's only new addition to Congress. New members of the U.S. House and Senate are being sworn in Tuesday....
Posted by Examiner Michigan Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Mesa councilman wants domestic-partner registry
The former lover and chief of staff of jailed ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is expected to begin a 120-day jail stay for lying about their affair on the witness stand. Christine Beatty faces sentencing Tuesday morning in Wayne County Circuit...
Posted by Examiner Arizona Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Texas-San Antonio beats Texas Wesleyan 98-67
Mesa may become the third city in the state to offer hospital-visitation rights to unmarried gay or straight couples who live together. Mesa Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh has asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would allow domestic partners...
Posted by Examiner Texas Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Appeals court OKs Chicago traffic cameras
Devin Gibson hit 14 points to help Texas-San Antonio defeat Texas Wesleyan 98-67 on Monday night. Gibson scored all of his points in the first half and added six rebounds and five steals. Joey Shank hit 12 for Texas-San Antonio (8-4) while Travis...
Posted by Examiner Illinois Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Fatal Minn. crashes down 16 percent in 2008
A ruling by a federal appeals court will allow the city of Chicago to expand the use mounted cameras to photograph cars that run red lights. The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Monday it is not a violation of equal protection or due process...
Posted by Examiner Minnesota Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Mpls. mayor plans revised budget
Preliminary results show Minnesota in 2008 had the fewest number of traffic deaths in 64 years. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says preliminary results show that 424 people died in crashes involving a vehicle last year - a decline of 16...
Posted by Examiner Minnesota Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak says he'll prepare a revised 2009 city budget in light of significant state funding cuts. Rybak plans to submit a revised budget to the City Council in mid to late February. He says the revised budget will balance the...
Breaking News From California
Judge orders trial for man accused of 1964 killing
An elderly man has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly strangling a Santa Ana motel manager more than 40 years ago. After a two-day hearing, a Superior Court judge on Monday ruled there is enough evidence to try 68-year-old Charles Faith Jr.
Breaking News From Chicago
Fatal Minn. crashes down 16 percent in 2008
Preliminary results show Minnesota in 2008 had the fewest number of traffic deaths in 64 years. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says preliminary results show that 424 people died in crashes involving a vehicle last year - a decline of 16 percent over the 510 people killed in 2007.
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New York Lottery Rdp
Here are the winning New York State Lottery numbers selected Monday: Midday
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North Carolina Education Lottery results
Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in the North Carolina Education Lottery: Midday Pick 3
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Monday’s winning numbers
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Breaking News From Minnesota
Fatal Minn. crashes down 16 percent in 2008
Preliminary results show Minnesota in 2008 had the fewest number of traffic deaths in 64 years. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says preliminary results show that 424 people died in crashes involving a vehicle last year - a decline of 16 percent over the 510 people killed in 2007.