Lance Armstrong turns down ‘DWTS’
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 (UPI) — Lance Armstrong’s publicist has confirmed the disgraced U.S. cyclist turned down an offer to compete on TV’s “Dancing with the Stars.” “Lance has been offered the
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24 (UPI) — Lance Armstrong’s publicist has confirmed the disgraced U.S. cyclist turned down an offer to compete on TV’s “Dancing with the Stars.” “Lance has been offered the
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (UPI) — U.S. stock indexes were mixed Thursday in New York, despite positive economic data. The Nasdaq index of tech-oriented stock dropped 0.74 percent, or 23.29 points, to
CHICAGO, Jan. 24 (UPI) — Grain futures closed mixed Thursday with traders keeping an eye on Argentina’s weather forecasts, which say beneficial rain is possible for the next two weeks. Corn was
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (UPI) — Gold prices closed lower on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange Thursday. Comex gold dropped 1 percent as it gave up $16.80 to
MASON CITY – Authorities were called to City Hall to remove a rodent from the Mayor’s office on Wednesday morning, January 23rd. The previous evening, at least one rodent was spotted at
Washington, D.C. – With the U.S. Senate closing in on four years without passing a budget resolution, Iowa Congressman Tom Latham joined with a majority of members in the U.S. House of
EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 24 (UPI) — Jared Swopshire’s 16 points and a furious defensive effort Wednesday led to Northwestern’s 55-48 upset of No. 14 Minnesota. Minnesota had won 15 of its first
Remarks by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC January 24, 2013 Thank you. Well, we’re all getting a little emotional and sentimental around here – (laughter) –
“The Commandant and the entire Marine Corps are dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of combat readiness and capitalizing upon every opportunity to enhance our warfighting capabilities and the contributions of every
KAJAKI, Afghanistan – During a time when insurgent forces typically bed down until the spring poppy harvest, Afghan National Security Forces, aided by a small group of Marine advisors, engaged multiple enemy
From President Barack Obama – Today, by moving to open more military positions—including ground combat units—to women, our armed forces have taken another historic step toward harnessing the talents and skills of
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced a bill Thursday to ban more than 150 types of semi-automatic weapons with military-style features. In addition to banning the manufacture,
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was charged with 2 counts of felony forgery this week. Lynnette Renea Hanse, 35, was arrested at 1627 North Federal Avenue in Mason City on
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (UPI) — A United Nations Middle East coordinator told the Security Council that the two-state solution between Palestine and Israel is not working. Robert Serry argued Wednesday that
DES MOINES – It’s 10 o’clock on a summer night along a gravel road anywhere in Iowa. In the farm pond next to the road a raucous chorus of male frogs are
Park Ridge, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference will be well-represented on Sunday, Feb. 3, in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. Nineteen former student-athletes and 11 coaches with conference connections appear
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who admitted to selling his prescription methadone to two people who died as a result of using the drug was sentenced January 23, 2013, to more than
MASON CITY – Chris Davis scored 20 points and David Humphries scored 15 to lead NIACC to a 74-58 victory over No. 14 DMACC in the NIACC gym Wednesday night. NIACC (12-7
MASON CITY – Chelsey Jacox scored 15 points and Morgan Walker scored 12 points to lead the NIACC women to a 58-55 victory over No. 15 DMACC in ICCAC basketball action Wednesday
Courtesy: UNI Athletics Communications – CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball squad posted a 58-45 win over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Wednesday in a Missouri Valley
Bills Filed Files Title Sponsor SJR 1 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the composition of the militia of this state. Chelgren,
DETROIT, Jan. 23 (UPI) — Federal prosecutors began presenting evidence Wednesday that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick failed to pay taxes on alleged ill-gotten gains. Gregory Terrell, who prepared Kilpatrick’s tax returns
RENO, Nev., Jan. 23 (UPI) — Wayne LaPierre, head of the National Rifle Association, accused President Obama of trying to control all gun transactions in a speech in Reno, Nev. LaPierre’s speech
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) — Republicans at congressional hearings pummeled U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton related to her handling of the Sept. 11 Libyan consulate attack. During House and Senate hearings
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22 (UPI) — Vitamin D may be involved in a possible new breast cancer therapy, U.S. and Spanish researchers say. Susana Gonzalo, an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 23 (UPI) — Roe vs. Wade is synonymous with abortion rights but younger adults tend to express no opinion on the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, a survey indicates.
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 23 (UPI) — A Pittsburgh-area woman whose twin sons died in a fire has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Dalawna Berran-Lett of North Braddock, 32, was also charged with endangering
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 23 (UPI) — The use of antidepressant, anti-psychotic and stimulant medications is 40 percent greater in the South than in the rest of the United States, researchers say.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23 (UPI) — The family of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau is suing the NFL, claiming his suicide is linked to brain disease caused by football, court documents show.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23 (UPI) — A mother and daughter and three men were charged Wednesday in a federal indictment in Philadelphia with enslaving disabled people. Federal prosecutors say Linda Weston, the alleged
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 23 (UPI) — Some Florida police officers have been using the state’s driver information database to check out celebrities, relatives and others, investigators say. The Florida Department of Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) — U.S. retail sales dropped week-to-week for the third consecutive time in the week that ended Saturday, a Washington retail trade group said Wednesday. Sales receipts dropped 1.5
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 (UPI) — Two U.S. airlines considering a merger, US Airways and American Airlines, had relatively strong years in 2012, company filings show. US Airways reported record profits for
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 23 (UPI) — Prosecutors in Milwaukee said Wednesday three suspects have been charged in the apparent gang slaying of a transgender rapper missing since Jan. 1. The suspects — Victor
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) — White House spokesman Jay Carney Wednesday agreed it makes little difference if the U.S. consulate attack in Libya was the result of a protest or terrorism. Carney
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 23 (UPI) — A Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese spokesman said letters will be sent to three institutions asking if anyone was harmed by a priest who served them in the 1990s.
DENVER — A man from Indiana was sentenced Tuesday to serve 34 years and four months in federal prison for attempted coercion and enticement (to engage in unlawful sexual activity with a
NEW YORK, Jan. 23 (UPI) — It can take up to nine weeks to see a U.S. family practitioner in some states, but changes in scheduling and management can improve wait times,
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s popularity hit an all-time high, 67 percent, in an ABC News/Washington Post poll released Wednesday. The poll, conducted Jan. 16-20 among
NOGALES, Ariz., Jan. 23 (UPI) — What U.S. officials are calling the biggest marijuana shipment ever smuggled from Mexico has been seized at a border crossing in Arizona. Some seven tons of