Monthly Archives: April 2011

Dice-K leaves with injury, Red Sox lose 5-4 to M’s (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox had two pitchers to be concerned about after Friday night’s 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Daisuke Matsuzaka, coming off two outstanding starts, left in the fifth inning with elbow tightness after his velocity … Continue reading →

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QBs Dalton, Kaepernik go early in 2nd round (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick waited only a few minutes on the second day of the draft to find out where they would begin their NFL careers. Ryan Mallett sweated it out for three hours. All three … Continue reading →

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`Dancing’ finale tickets sell for more than $10K (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

LOS ANGELES – A trip to next month’s “Dancing With the Stars” finale is worth more than $10,000. The winning bidder paid $11,000 for tickets to attend the season finale of the hit ABC show during a live auction Friday … Continue reading →

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Activist sues Sarah Palin for $100K over traffic (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

JUNEAU, Alaska – An activist is suing Sarah Palin for at least $100,000, claiming she undertook a campaign to “punish, embarrass, discredit and silence” him while she was Alaska’s governor. The lawsuit was filed in state court by Chip Thoma … Continue reading →

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NBC’s Brian Williams tries to tie recent tornadoes to global warming … again (Daily Caller)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

With a death toll of 319 and rising throughout six states after a run of severe weather over the past few days, some think there is something man is doing that is causing this destructive weather. Politicians have tried to … Continue reading →

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Royal bridesmaid, 3, is one unhappy camper (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

LONDON – Just about everyone seemed to be having a great time at Britain’s royal wedding. But one little bridesmaid was not amused. Photographs of Prince William and Kate Middleton kissing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace show 3-year-old Grace … Continue reading →

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Indiana governor vows to block federal funds for Planned Parenthood (The Christian Science Monitor)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Chicago – Indiana will become the first state to block funding for Planned Parenthood following an announcement made late Friday by Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) that he will sign a bill to deny the group about $2 million in federal … Continue reading →

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The Royal Wedding: William and Kate Heed Tradition, With Modern Tweaks (Time.com)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

Days before the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William Arthur Philip Louis and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, it began: the inexorable buildup of spectators along the ceremonial route, at first a straggle of flag-bedecked diehards, then the crowds and finally … Continue reading →

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Thai militants kill 2 in twin bomb attacks (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

PATTANI, Thailand – Thai police say twin attacks blamed on suspected Muslim militants killed two soldiers Saturday and wounded nine others in southern Thailand. Pol. Lt. Gen. Kritsanapong Paetsit says a group of at least five insurgents set off a … Continue reading →

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6.1 quake hits off coast of Panama (AP)

Written on April 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

MEXICO CITY – The U.S. Geological Survey says a moderate earthquake has struck off the coast of Panama, but there is no tsunami warning. The quake struck early Saturday, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The … Continue reading →

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