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Buildings crumble as 7.0 quake hits New Zealand
A powerful predawn earthquake hit New Zealand, causing water mains to break and some buildings to crumble, though there were no immediate reports of deaths.
Feds bust huge human-trafficking ring
Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.
Northeast eyes Earl
Hurricane Earl weakened to a Category 1 storm Friday with winds of 85 mph, but the Northeast was still preparing to feel its fury.
UPS plane crashes near Dubai, kills 2
A cargo plane has crashed in an uninhabited area near the Dubai airport, according to the official WAM news agency in the United Arab Emirates.
Florida love triangle killer sentenced
A Florida judge sentenced Rachel Wade, the 20-year-old woman convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight last year, to 27 years in prison Friday.
Scientists find recipe for water in space
European scientists say they've figured out the recipe for water in space: Just add starlight.
25 drug suspects die in shootout
A shootout between soldiers and suspected drug dealers in northeast Mexico left 25 of the suspects dead, the regional military said Thursday.
Opinion: Plea to free U.S. hikers in Iran
When the month of Ramadan began, I received a letter from Laura Fattal, the mother of one of the three young American hikers detained in Iran. In it, Fattal appealed to me, the first Muslim scholar she had contacted, to intervene on behalf of her son and his two friends.
Acid victim: Shades, God saved eyes
Bethany Storro doesn't usually wear sunglasses, but she got a surprise paycheck and bought a pair earlier this week. Those sunglasses, she is convinced, saved her eyesight when a woman threw a cup of acid in her face 20 minutes later.
Beer chills 200 years under the sea
First there was the discovery of dozens of bottles of 200-year-old champagne, but now salvage divers have recovered what they believe to be the world's oldest beer, taking advertisers' notion of 'drinkability' to another level.  NYT > U.S.
Pain Spreads as Credit Vise Grows Tighter
Lenders have become even less willing to part with their money, further crimping budgets and family spending. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:43:45 GMT
For Rivals, Finance Crisis Is Posing on-the-Fly Tests
The presidential race has turned into an audition for who could best handle a national economic emergency. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:44:12 GMT
Drug Label, Maimed Patient and Test for Court
At issue is whether plaintiffs have the right to sue when the products that hurt them had met federal standards. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:39:18 GMT
After Impasse, New California Budget Agreement
California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is now roughly three months late. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:20:47 GMT
California Bans Texting by Operators of Trains
After investigators said an engineer in last week’s collision had been texting on the job, regulators temporarily banned the use of all cellular devices by anyone at the controls of a moving train. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:01:46 GMT
Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm
Democrats believe that a long list of Republican lawmakers with legal troubles makes it impossible for Republicans to gain much ground on the issues of ethics and good government. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:09:21 GMT
Panel Proposes Broad Changes in Federal Financial Aid for College
The recommendations included a simpler application, Pell grant maximums linked to the consumer price index and federally financed college savings accounts for children in low-income families. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:09:03 GMT
Chicago Unveils Multifaceted Plan to Curb Emissions of Heat-Trapping Gases
The blueprint would change the city’s building codes to promote energy efficiency, and it calls for installing huge solar panels at municipal properties and building alternative fueling stations. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:18:44 GMT
Vast Bailout by U.S. Proposed in Bid to Stem Financial Crisis
Treasury and Fed officials were discussing with leaders in Congress a plan for the government to buy up distressed mortgages. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:34:02 GMT
A Bid to Curb Profit Gambit as Banks Fall
A backlash against short sellers has begun, with regulators in the U.S. and Britain tightening rules and authorities in New York intensifying investigations. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:53:00 GMT  ABC News: Top Stories
Revenge or Random?:Two Sets of Suspects Confess to Grisly Murder
     
Man Behind Airport Scare Once Jailed for Smuggling Deadly Bubonic Plague
Thomas Butler, the passenger who triggered alert at Miami International Airport, spent two years in prison for illegally transporting bubonic plague pathogens. He was found to be innocent of any offense in the aiport scare, however.
End of 'Recovery Summer'? GOP Disagree
With new unemployment figures out this month showing an increase in the jobless rate to 9.6, many Republicans disagree with President Obama that the so-called recovery summer is over.
Ariz. Sheriff Stonewalling Investigation?
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona has gained national attention for his relentless pursuit of illegal immigrants, but now the hard-line lawman is in the sights of the U.S. Justice Department, which has charged him with obstructing an investigation into whether he is breaking civil rights laws.
New Zealand Rocked by Powerful 7.4 Quake
Powerful 7.1 quake rocks New Zealand's South Island; 2 seriously injured; looters hit streets
Fire at Tenn. Mosque Site Ruled Arson
Authorities rule arson caused fire at Tennessee mosque site, offer $20K reward for information
Teen Accused of Killing Opossum on Video
California teen allegedly killed opossum, posted video on Facebook.
Video Game Barred From Military Exchanges
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, along with the Coast Guard exchange, has made a decision not to allow the sale of the new 'Medal of Honor' video game in its stores or online site over concerns that players can assume the role of Taliban fighters and kill U.S. soldiers.
UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Dubai Airport
UPS cargo plane with 2 crew members on board crashes near Dubai airport.
Kat Von D Declares Jesse James Her Man
It's official: Jesse James and Kat Von D are an item. On Thursday, the tattooed 'LA Ink' star (real name: Katherine Von Drachenberg) told People magazine that she's in love with Sandra Bullock's ex-husband. Earlier this month she tweeted -- then deleted -- the news that she was seeing the motorcyle mogul.
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Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings
Gov. Jan Brewer rose to national fame defending the state's immigration law and warning of rising violence along the U.S.-Mexico border, including a claim that headless bodies were turning up in the Arizona desert. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 22:20:18 +0000
Steelers' Leftwich likely to miss start of season
Ben Roethlisberger isn't the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 22:40:17 +0000
Backer of NYC mosque gave to Hamas-linked charity
One of the investors in a proposed Islamic center near ground zero is a Long Island medical clinic owner whose expressions of sympathy for Palestinians included a donation to a charity later shut down for links to Hamas. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:48:29 +0000
AP Interview: Wikipedia founder bullish on news
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales believes relief may be in sight for the beleaguered news media industry. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 20:59:05 +0000
Kara DioGuardi exits `American Idol' as judge
Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell out the door at "American Idol." Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:23:49 +0000
Sacramento eatery takes 'dancing shrimp' off menu
A Sacramento restaurant has agreed to stop serving live shrimp after an animal-rights group said the practice was cruel. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:38:49 +0000
Mother of slain camper files claim in Phoenix
The mother of an Oklahoma man believed to have been killed by an Arizona prison escapee has filed a $10 million claim against Arizona and a wrongful death lawsuit against the private company that operates the prison that housed the fugitive. Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:10:49 +0000
Worker killed in chaotic gun battle at pharmacy
A shootout in the Sacramento suburbs has left a pharmacy worker dead and police hunting for two drugstore robbers. Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:05:32 +0000
Vanity Fair reporter admits error in Palin article
A writer for Vanity Fair has acknowledged a case of mistaken identity in an unflattering article about Sarah Palin in the magazine's October issue. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:51:30 +0000
Kovalchuk's new $100M Devils deal approved by NHL
The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 23:41:34 +0000  The Weather Channel: Your Local Weather Outlook--Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Current Weather Conditions In Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
 Cloudy and Windy, and 61 ° F. For more details?
Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:43:16 GMT
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This map shows the location and intensity of precipitation in your area. The color of the precipitation corresponds to the rate at which it is falling. This map is updated every 15 minutes. Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:43:16 GMT
Pollen Trend for Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
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Your Weekend Forecast For Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Chance of Precipitation: Fri: 40% / Sat: 60% / Sun: 0%. For complete forecast details... Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:43:16 GMT
Your 10-Day Forecast for Rolling Meadows, IL (60008)
Tonight: Low 49°F.---- Sat: Sunny & High 68°F / Low 49°F.---- Sun: Sunny & High 78°F / Low 60°F.---- Mon & Beyond.... For more details? Sat, 4 Sep 2010 00:43:16 GMT  ESPN.com
Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger suspension cut to 4 games
 Ben Roethlisberger's suspension cut from six to four games by the NFL.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:33:30 PDT
Dallas Cowboys trade Patrick Crayton to San Diego Chargers
 The Dallas Cowboys have traded wide receiver Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers on Friday.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:32:55 PDT
Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan suspended for 8 games
 Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:05:56 PDT
U.S. Open: Kim Cljisters, Elena Dementieva, Samantha Stosur, Francesca Schiavone, Ana Ivanovic advance
 Kim Clijsters beat Petra Kvitova and Hurricane Earl with a quick victory at the U.S. Open.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:25:49 PDT
Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli eligible for 2010
 Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who was told he wouldn't be eligibile until the 2011 season earlier this week, has been cleared to play immediately, a school source told ESPN's Joe Schad.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:32:37 PDT
Chicago White Sox's Manny Ramirez apologizes for his past behavior with the Boston Red Sox
 Manny Ramirez admits he was at fault in his past behavior with the Red Sox.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:43:25 PDT
Ilya Kovalchuk deal to be approved as part of NHL, union CBA amendment
 The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:14:54 PDT
Pittsburgh Steelers' Byron Leftwich suffers MCL sprain; QB starter uncertain
 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich has a second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Friday.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:34:31 PDT
Floyd Mayweather Jr. rips Manny Pacquiao in racist video rant
 Floyd Mayweather Jr., who has steadfastly refused to answer questions about the most recent round of failed negotiations for a fight with Manny Pacquiao, has unleashed a racist and homophobic rant against the Filipino star.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 14:55:14 PDT
Zach Johnson, Jason Day go low to lead at Deutsche Bank
 Zach Johnson strengthened his case as a Ryder Cup pick Friday by rolling in putts from everywhere in easy scoring conditions ahead of Hurricane Earl, giving him an 8-under 63 to share the early lead with Jason Day at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:25:09 PDT
 Quotes of the Day
Nicholas Chamfort
"In great affairs men show themselves as they wish to be seen; in small things they show themselves as they are."
Frank Leahy
"Egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity."
Groucho Marx
"I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it."
J. Bartlett Brebner
"Americans are benevolently ignorant about Canada, while Canadians are malevolently well informed about the United States."
Eric Sevareid
"Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks."
Robert Bakker
"I want to find a voracious, small-minded predator and name it after the IRS."
Darrin Weinberg
"It matters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose."
Henry David Thoreau
"Some circumstantial evidence is very strong, as when you find a trout in the milk."
Bernard Bailey
"When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it." |
