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California budget: Have Republicans outfoxed Jerry Brown?
With time quickly running out and public opinion turning against him, Gov. Jerry Brown appears to have few options to save his California budget plan, none of them good. Facing him are Republican legislators who dont want to allow a key element of his plan $12 billion in tax extensions go before a public vote.…
New York says Indian Point nuclear plant a fire risk
The Indian Point nuclear power plant has more than 100 fire code violations that could make it difficult to shut down the nearly 40-year facility in an emergency, New York's attorney general said on Monday.The plant, which supplies as much as 30 percent of New York City's electricity, has been a constant target of the…
College student shot to death at Ohio frat house
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A day after an admired college student was shot dead at an Ohio fraternity house and 11 people were injured, the governor, college officials and friends were seeking explanation for the violence.Jamail E. Johnson, 25, a senior at Youngstown State University, was killed Sunday as he tried to separate two groups at…
Super Bowl fans miss out because seats unsafe
ARLINGTON, Texas – Jerry Jones may have tried a little too hard to break the Super Bowl attendance record.About 1,250 fans were displaced Sunday because their temporary seats were deemed unsafe — 400 who were not allowed inside, and 850 who were relocated elsewhere in the stadium.The move angered fans."Jerry sold tickets he didn't own,"…
Hansbrough leads No. 9 Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Ben Hansbrough scored 25 points and Carleton Scott had 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 9 Notre Dame to its fifth straight win, 76-69 victory over Rutgers on Sunday.The Irish (19-4, 8-3) reclaimed sole possession of second place in the Big East behind No. 4 Pittsburgh and will host…
Cedar Point Announces The Cedar Point K’NEX Great Thrill Ride Build-Off
K’NEX and Cedar Point have joined forces to launch the first-ever Cedar Point K’NEX Great Thrill Ride Build-Off.Sandusky, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) February 01, 2011 K’NEX, the construction toy company headquartered in Hatfield, Pa., and Cedar Point amusement park/resort in Sandusky, Ohio, have joined forces to launch the first-ever Cedar Point K’NEX Great Thrill Ride Build-Off.The Cedar…
Egyptian clashes keep market sentiment in check
LONDON – Violent clashes in Egypt between pro- and anti-government demonstrators kept financial markets nervous on Thursday, while the euro slid after the European Central Bank's president said high inflation would prove to be only temporary.Traders are monitoring the situation in Cairo as the Egyptian army moves to end the violence after standing by this…
D.C. Mayor-elect Vince Gray Scheduled as December 12 Sunday Forum guest at National Cathedral
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2010 – WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Washington National Cathedral will welcome District of Columbia Mayor-elect Vince Gray as guest at its Sunday Forum on December 12, at 10:10 a.m., in the Cathedral nave. The 50-minute forum featuring an interview with Cathedral Dean Samuel T. Lloyd III will be followed by…
Vitamin D Shortage Not Tied to Stroke Deaths in Blacks: Study
SUNDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that vitamin D deficiency does not boost stroke death rates among black patients, even though it appears to double the risk for whites.The authors expressed some surprise at the findings, given that prior research has revealed that blacks are overall more prone to vitamin D deficiency…
Stocks edge lower as Fed concerns offset M&A
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks slipped on Monday as concerns the Federal Reserve may scale back its efforts to stimulate the economy muted optimism over two big takeover bids.The S&P 500 held above its 20-day moving average, now near 1,196 and marking a potential support level, though the index closed slightly lower.The energy and materials…
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