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09 Jan 19 : 03 | Correction: Clinton Confirmation story In a Jan. 7 story about Senate confirmation of Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state, The Associated Press incorrectly reported when she could be confirmed by the full Senate. The confirmation would be after President-elect Barack Obama takes office, not before. Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News 4 hours ago |
09 Jan 17 : 13 | Obama pays tribute to servicemen and women President-elect Barack Obama used his announcement of national security appointments to pay tribute to the country's fighting men and women.Obama, who becomes commander in chief when he takes the oath of office as the 44th president on Jan. 20, said the country is proud of the people who serve and... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News 6 hours ago |
31 Dec 18 : 55 | Israel takes battle with Hamas to YouTube By AMY TEIBEL Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers have taken their battle to the Internet.Israel posted video of its attacks on rocket launchers over the past five days on a new YouTube channel to try to show the world the threat against it.But YouTube temporarily yanked the clips on Tuesday after... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
30 Dec 03 : 42 | UCF takes easy 81-64 win over Penn Jermaine Taylor matched his career high with 34 points while leading the University of Central Florida to an easy, 81-64 victory over Penn on Monday night.The Knights will play in the championship game at the UCF Holiday Classic on Tuesday against Chicago State, which won the tournament opener over... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
07 Jan 22 : 22 | Bridges, streets being closed for inauguration The government plans to close all bridges from Virginia into the District of Columbia except for bus traffic on the day Barack Obama takes the oath as president.The bridge closures were announced Wednesday by the Secret Service, which is overseeing inauguration security.A map released by the Secret... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
06 Jan 19 : 47 | Young Ariz. murder suspect's statement off-limits By FELICIA FONSECA Prosecutors in eastern Arizona have agreed not to use statements made by a 9-year-old boy as they pursue murder charges against him.The boy's defense lawyers had asked a judge to throw out the reported confession, arguing that he was illegally questioned without an attorney or... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
20 Dec 12 : 31 | Teenager Gut takes super-G for 1st World Cup win Swiss teenager Lara Gut has won a super-G race for her first World Cup victory, while American Lindsey Vonn maintains the overall lead despite skiing off course.Skiing first on a course shortened by fog, the 17-year-old Gut finished in 57.38 seconds, 0.63 ahead of Switzerland's Fabienne Suter.... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
16 Dec 22 : 38 | Hoke takes over sad-sack Aztecs Brady Hoke has been introduced as the new coach at San Diego State, promising to build a program "that expects to win."Hoke makes the jump from Ball State, where he was 34-38 in six seasons but led the Cardinals to a 12-1 record this season. Their only loss was against Buffalo in the Mid-American... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
13 Dec 03 : 35 | MIami takes 76-50 win over Florida International By ANTONIO GONZALEZ James Dews had 15 points, Jack McClinton scored 12 and Miami routed crosstown foe Florida International 76-50 on Friday night.Eddie Rios added 10 points, and Lance Hurdle had eight points as the Hurricanes improved to 12-1 in their series against Florida International.Michael... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
12 Dec 04 : 10 | Wood takes physical for Indians By TOM WITHERS The Cleveland Indians only need a positive note from their doctors to make Kerry Wood their closer.Wood took a physical on Thursday and the club is awaiting the test results before completing a contract with the free-agent right-hander, who has a long history of arm and elbow... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
03 Jan 04 : 21 | Jack's jumper gives Pacers win over Knicks By BRIAN MAHONEY Jarrett Jack made a jumper with 0.9 seconds left and scored a season-high 29 points, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.Jack, who recently moved into the starting lineup, scored the Pacers' final... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
03 Jan 00 : 56 | Snead, McCluster lead Ole Miss past Texas Tech By JAIME ARON Ole Miss isn't just the team that handed Florida its only loss. These Rebels are seriously on the rise.Behind Jevan Snead's passing, Dexter McCluster's squirming runs and some big returns by Marshay Green, No. 20 Mississippi overcame an early deficit and beat No. 7 Texas Tech 47-34... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
01 Jan 01 : 28 | Chief justice: Inflation outpacing pay for judges By MARK SHERMAN Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that Congress should be as generous to judges as it already has been to itself, by approving an inflation-related increase in their pay."I must renew the judiciary's modest petition: Simply provide cost-of-living increases that have been... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
31 Dec 07 : 15 | Rice routs Western Michigan By CHRIS DUNCAN Rice ended more than 50 years of postseason frustration with a near-perfect performance in the Texas Bowl.Chase Clement threw three touchdown passes, ran for a score and caught a TD pass from Jarett Dillard to lead the Owls to a 38-14 win over Western Michigan at Reliant Stadium on... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
27 Dec 01 : 51 | Obamas visit aquatic park, eat shave ice on outing By PHILIP ELLIOTT A day after spending a quiet Christmas evening at their vacation retreat, President-elect Barack Obama and his children watched a dolphin show at an aquatic park and then picked up some shave ice, a local treat.Obama and his two daughters, Malia and Sasha, visited Sea Life Park on... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
26 Dec 00 : 47 | Bucs make Morris Kiffin's successor By FRED GOODALL The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't look far for a replacement for Monte Kiffin.Secondary coach Raheem Morris will take over as defensive coordinator in 2009, ensuring continuity next season with Kiffin leaving the NFL to join his son, Lane, at the University of Tennessee.If the Bucs... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
24 Dec 00 : 51 | Treasury provides support for 92 more banks By MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Treasury Department says it has provided an additional $4.7 billion to 92 banks as part of the government's $700 billion rescue of the financial system.The department released a list of 49 banks that got final approval last Friday to receive $2.8 billion. It said an... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
22 Dec 04 : 56 | No. 11 Tennessee upsets No. 3 Stanford 79-69 in OT By BETH RUCKER Shekinna Stricklen was so sick with a stomach virus a few days ago that she couldn't play or eat."I'm a 100 percent now," she said after carrying the 11th-ranked Lady Vols through overtime in a 79-69 upset of No. 3 Stanford on Sunday night.Stricklen, who sat out Tennessee's win at... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
21 Dec 02 : 41 | Obama increases jobs goal to 3 million By NEDRA PICKLER President-elect Barack Obama has increased his employment goal with the nation's economic outlook worsening, seeking to create or save 3 million jobs in the next two years instead of the 2.5 million he proposed last month.Obama set the more ambitious target earlier this week after... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
19 Dec 05 : 20 | Furyk shakes off rust at Woods' World Challenge By DOUG FERGUSON In what amounts to a one-week break from his four-month vacation, Jim Furyk surprised himself Thursday with a 4-under 68 that gave him a two-shot lead after the first round of the Chevron World Challenge.Furyk has not played a competitive round since winning the PGA Grand Slam of... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
14 Dec 01 : 45 | Auburn hires Iowa State's Gene Chizik By LUKE MEREDITH Auburn has hired Iowa State's Gene Chizik as its new football coach, turning to a former defensive coordinator who helped the Tigers forge a perfect season but has won five games in two years as a head coach.Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard said that Chizik told him... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
11 Dec 16 : 20 | It's official: Pavin selected Ryder Cup captain By DOUG FERGUSON Corey Pavin has been selected the next U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup, leading a team in 2010 that will try to successfully defend the cup for the first time since 1993.Pavin is a former U.S. Open champion with 15 victories on the PGA Tour. He played in three Ryder Cups and had an... Source : Star-Telegram.com: Breaking News |
