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Aquarium holds contest for wedding with dolphins
Posted by Examiner Florida Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Iowa lawmakers to focus on recovery from floods
The dolphin that received national attention for getting a prosthetic tail will help a lucky couple exchange vows on Valentine's Day. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is giving away a free wedding package, where one couple will be chosen to get married...
Posted by Examiner Iowa Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Analysis: Nothing good to say, Obama mum on Gaza
Despite a state budget crisis and a crumbling national economy, Iowa legislators will nonetheless take on one of the most expensive problems in state history - flood recovery. No one is sure of the price tag, but all agree it's enormous. And it comes...
Posted by Examiner District Of Columbia Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Crosby frustrated as Penguins drop 5th straight
President-elect Barack Obama's studied silence on the subject of Israel's 10-day-old war against Palestinian Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip is only partly out of deference to the man who still has the big job for two more weeks. Obama's reserve...
Posted by Examiner New York Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Bush Creates Massive Marine Protection Area
Sidney Crosby banged his stick against the glass after Henrik Lundqvist turned aside yet another golden scoring chance for the suddenly punchless Pittsburgh Penguins. The frustration seemed to come out in force, yet Crosby maintained enough control...
Posted by Science & Health from Newser on 01 6th, 2009
Nuggets: Anthony has ‘probable’ fracture in hand
In a move that puts his conservation record on par with some of the country?s greenest leaders, President Bush today created three marine national monuments that will protect 195,280 square miles of vulnerable island and ocean ecosystems in the Pacific,...
Posted by Examiner Colorado Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Fordham in midst of turnaround after 0-29 season
With his right hand wrapped tightly in ice, Carmelo Anthony bounded around the locker room, elated over what he had just witnessed on the big screen. Anthony's beloved Texas Longhorns stormed back in the final seconds to beat Ohio State in the Fiesta...
Posted by Examiner New York Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
Texas rallies past Ohio State 24-21 in Fiesta Bowl
Freshman Becky Peters wasn't around last season to see Fordham's record-setting performance. However, she knew all about the Rams' 0-29 record that set the NCAA single-season futility mark. The New Jersey native was constantly reminded about it by...
Posted by Examiner Arizona Headlines on 01 6th, 2009
The Texas Longhorns will be No. 1 on at least one ballot. It belongs to coach Mack Brown. Brown said he made up his mind after Colt McCoy hit Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown with 16 seconds to play, lifting the third-ranked Longhorns to a 24-21...
Breaking News From California
Camarillo preschool again marked with swastikas
A Jewish preschool in Camarillo has been marked with Swastikas and anti-Semitic phrases for the second time in a week and the fourth time in a year. A parent discovered the hate messages Monday morning.
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.
Breaking News From New York
Crosby frustrated as Penguins drop 5th straight
Sidney Crosby banged his stick against the glass after Henrik Lundqvist turned aside yet another golden scoring chance for the suddenly punchless Pittsburgh Penguins. The frustration seemed to come out in force, yet Crosby maintained enough control to keep from completely losing his cool. He made contact...
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
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Aquarium holds contest for wedding with dolphins
The dolphin that received national attention for getting a prosthetic tail will help a lucky couple exchange vows on Valentine's Day. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is giving away a free wedding package, where one couple will be chosen to get married on a platform over the main dolphin pool. The aquarium's...
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.