Monthly Archives: January 2011

Nowitzki helps Mavs keep Wizards winless on road (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 102-92 victory over Washington on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road. Continue reading →

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Pakistan flood alert ‘not shared’

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

A study suggests that the effects of last year’s floods in Pakistan could have been less catastrophic if European weather forecasts had been shared with Pakistan.This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is… Continue reading →

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Jackson State defeats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 86-64 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Jenirro Bush scored 22 points and Grant Maxey added 18 as Jackson State defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 86-64 on Monday night. Continue reading →

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Norfolk State beats Coppin State 110-108 in 2 OTs (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Kyle O’Quinn scored a career-high 37 points, tied a career-high with 19 rebounds and had six blocks to led Norfolk State over Coppin State 110-108 in double overtime on Monday night. Continue reading →

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Morgan State edges North Carolina A&T 68-66 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – DeWayne Jackson scored 18 points, including the game-winning free throws with 15.5 seconds left, as Morgan State edged North Carolina A&T 68-66 Monday night. Continue reading →

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RNC: $23 million debt as it gears up for 2012 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Political News

AP – Newly elected Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus took the job with $23 million in debt and cut a third of the staff he inherited from his predecessor, the controversial and gaffe-prone Michael Steele. Continue reading →

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Grizzlies hold off Magic, 100-97 (AP)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Mike Conley scored 26 points and had a key steal late, and Jason Richardson missed a 40-footer at the buzzer as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Orlando Magic 100-97 on Monday night. Continue reading →

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Rally for the cause

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - BBC News

Disabled military men ready for legendary Dakar raceThis article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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Terrific actors face off in "Gruesome" play (Reuters)

Written on January 31, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Reuters – Perhaps the most original American play yet written about the Iraq War is Rajiv Joseph’s “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo,” a 2010 Pulitzer finalist coming to Broadway in the spring with Robin Williams in the title role. Continue reading →

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Cancer-busting canine

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

Labrador retriever sniffs out bowel cancer in researchThis article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

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