Monthly Archives: January 2011

Jazz guard Williams to miss third straight game (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams will miss his third straight game Wednesday night against Charlotte because of a wrist injury. Continue reading →

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US judge deals new blow to Obama health reform (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

AFP – A second US federal judge declared President Barack Obama’s health care law unconstitutional, sparking a fierce new showdown with Republicans who vow to repeal the historic reform act. Continue reading →

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League and union agree to series of labor talks (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

Reuters – In a bid to “intensify” labor talks, the National Football League and the union representing its players have agreed to a series of talks starting on Saturday in the Dallas area. Continue reading →

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3 charged in NYC in Guggenheim impersonation scam (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

AP – New York City prosecutors have charged three people in a failed scheme to cheat investors by pretending to be members and representatives of the Guggenheim family. Continue reading →

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Polamalu beats Matthews for top defensive player (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Now that the voters have chosen Troy Polamalu over Clay Matthews for The Associated Press 2010 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, the two stars can prove their worth against each other on the field. Continue reading →

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Arkansas boxer who died was examined before match (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – A man who died at a hospital after an Arkansas boxing match had been examined by a doctor before he entered the ring, a member of the state Athletic Commission said Monday. Continue reading →

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Sources: Sheen Not In Rehab Facility, But At Home With Sober Coach (omg!)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

omg! – LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Access Hollywood has learned new, exclusive details in the latest Charlie Sheen scandal. Continue reading →

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Sanofi, Takeda drugs on FDA early safety probe list (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

Reuters – U.S. regulators have launched early investigations into potential risks of drugs from Sanofi-Aventis, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co and other companies, the Food and Drug Administration said on Monday. Continue reading →

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Haiti to give Aristide passport

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC World News

Officials in Haiti say they are ready to issue ex-president Jean-Bertrand Aristide with a diplomatic passport, paving the way for his possible return to the Caribbean nation.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation… Continue reading →

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Residents, tourists flee as cyclone nears Australia (AFP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - World News

AFP – Residents and tourists evacuated coastal areas of Australia’s Queensland state as officials warned a looming monster cyclone could be “deadly” in a region already ravaged by flooding. Continue reading →

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