Archive for January, 2009

Federer eyes historic 14th Slam

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Roger Federer will attempt to equal the all-time record for Grand Slam titles when he takes on Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s Australian Open final.

The Fifth Down: Hall of Fame Class Announced

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Bob Hayes, Randall McDaniel, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson Jr. and Rod Woodson were selected for enshrinement to the Hall of Fame on Saturday.

On the Hill: Since 2006, an Age Shift in the Senate Brings a More Youthful Feel

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

A volatile political climate and a string of departures have brought a generational shift that could influence Senate culture, as well as national policy.

Roethlisberger, Ward fit for Super Bowl: Tomlin

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Hines Ward have overcome their injuries and are fit to play in the Super Bowl, head coach Mike Tomlin said on Saturday.

Obama praises Iraqis on provincial elections – The Associated Press

Saturday, January 31st, 2009


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Obama praises Iraqis on provincial elections
The Associated Press - 49 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama congratulated Iraqis on Saturday's provincial elections and urged the winners to work for their people.
Video: Under Tight Security, Iraqis Go to the Polls AssociatedPress
Iraqi Citizens Decide Among Thousands of Candidates Under Cover of ABC News
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Investigators seek cause of 7-fatality bus crash – Dallas Morning News

Saturday, January 31st, 2009


ABC News

Investigators seek cause of 7-fatality bus crash
Dallas Morning News - 35 minutes ago
AP DOLAN SPRINGS, Ariz. (AP) – Investigators probing a tour bus crash that killed seven people on a rural Arizona highway leading to Hoover Dam planned to search the bus Saturday to look for clues.
Video: Vegas-bound Bus Flips; 7 Chinese Tourists Dead AssociatedPress
Bus crashes in Arizona, killing 7 Chinese tourists The Associated Press
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Obama vows broad economic plan, scolds Wall Street – Reuters

Saturday, January 31st, 2009


Sunday Times.lk

Obama vows broad economic plan, scolds Wall Street
Reuters - 1 hour ago
By Caren Bohan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Barack Obama on Thursday promised a comprehensive plan to address the economy's deepening woes as he chastised Wall Street executives for accepting big bonuses at time when the financial system was on
Talking Business It’s Not the Bonus Money. It’s the Principle. New York Times
Admiration Turns to Anger as Wall St. Bosses Feather Nests Washington Post
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Get your Super Bowl predictions! – FOXSports.com

Saturday, January 31st, 2009


Washington Post

Get your Super Bowl predictions!
FOXSports.com - 2 hours ago
by FOXSports.com The 2008 season comes down to Super Sunday, with the favored Pittsburgh Steelers against the surprise Arizona Cardinals.
The National Pastime(s) New York Times
Steelers invite families to final Super Bowl drill The Associated Press
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Troubled peanut firm’s chief also an industry quality adviser – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Saturday, January 31st, 2009


The Gazette (Montreal)

Troubled peanut firm’s chief also an industry quality adviser
Atlanta Journal Constitution - 36 minutes ago
By BOB KEEFE/Cox Washington Bureau The president of the peanut company linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak serves on an industry advisory board that helps the US Department of Agriculture set quality standards for peanuts.
Feds rarely file charges in tainted food cases The Associated Press
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Now the state's ultimate insider – Chicago Tribune

Saturday, January 31st, 2009


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Now the state's ultimate insider
Chicago Tribune - 44 minutes ago
By Ray Long and Rick Pearson | Tribune Reporters SPRINGFIELD – Coming after deposed and dysfunctional Rod Blagojevich, Gov. Pat Quinn is hoping to connect with an exhausted public by casting himself as an earnest reformer eager to start righting the
New Illinois governor inherits old set of problems The Associated Press
Successor in Illinois Is the Anti-Blagojevich New York Times
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