Bradley wins controversial decision over Pacquiao
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times – LAS VEGAS — In a stunning slight to punch statistics — and the naked eyes of most everyone else — two Nevada judges Saturday scored
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By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times – LAS VEGAS — In a stunning slight to punch statistics — and the naked eyes of most everyone else — two Nevada judges Saturday scored
By Scott M. Reid, The Orange County Register – LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — A few minutes past 4:30 a.m. on a recent weekday, Janet Evans sleepily raced her BMW through a light
By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times – PARIS — As expected, the men’s final at the French Open made history Sunday, but it was for a reason no one wanted: Completion of
By Laura King, Los Angeles Times – KABUL, Afghanistan — Stung by Afghan criticism of an airstrike that killed 18 civilians last week, the NATO force has agreed not to bomb residential buildings,
By David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers – WASHINGTON — Five months before Election Day, Republicans are poised to retain control of the House of Representatives and inch close — and perhaps win the majority
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama urged Congress to take action now to put our teachers back to work in classrooms, because the best predictor of individual and American success
Boston – Today, Romney for President released a new web video, “Fine?.” On Friday, President Obama inexplicably said “The private sector is doing fine.” Since the president is completely out of touch,
Boston – Mitt Romney today made the following statement on receiving the endorsement of Sen. Rand Paul: “I am honored to have earned the endorsement of Rand Paul. Senator Paul has been
Congratulations to the Globe Gazette editorial team, for their editorial today, June 10, 2012. They are finally speaking up about drugs in the community, now if they would only become part of
By Carol Rosenberg, McClatchy Newspapers – MIAMI — In a war court first, defense lawyers for the accused architect of al-Qaida’s USS Cole bombing are asking the military judge to broadcast the
By Tom Hudson, McClatchy Newspapers – It will be easy for senators to score political points Wednesday when JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon testifies before the Senate Banking Committee about his bank’s
By Gregory Karp, Chicago Tribune – Scoring amazing deals on everyday products has become a craze of the post-recession era. But as with anything that smacks of “free money,” the incentive is
MASON CITY – Dimensional Graphics Corporation, of Mason City, was recently awarded $115,000 in NIACOG RLF funding. Established in 1987, the Dimensional Graphics Corporation, located at 325 North Jackson Avenue, began as an industrial
by Joe Buttweiler – MASON CITY – Get revved up now for “Riding the Cure Out,” a motorcycle ride to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The June 23 ride
Photos sent by an NIT reader. He says there are 7 owls living in his apple tree in Mason City.
By La Velle E. Neal III, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — It’s warm outside. There’s a National League team in town. It must be time for the Twins to get hot.
Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad put the finishing touches Thursday on a $6.244 billion state budget for fiscal 2013 by taking action on an infrastructure measure
Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – Gov. Terry Branstad said Thursday the relationship that has been cultivated with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is giving Iowa a “leg up” in developing economic and
Dave DeWitte, CR Gazette – The Iowa Supreme Court sided with the state’s utilities board this week when it rejected a challenge to the board’s ruling on a $2 billion wind power
Mike Hlas, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Two of Jarrod Uthoff’s biggest fans have never seen him play in an organized basketball game. “We know Jarrod Uthoff, the person,” said Amy
By Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel – MIAMI — This was more exhale than exultation. The hope is that will follow. For now, there is the mere satisfaction of traversing the long road
By Tom Gulitti, The Record (Hackensack N.J.) – NEWARK, N.J. — If the Devils didn’t believe before, they should now. They’re halfway to a historical comeback after a 2-1 victory over the
By Sara Smith, McClatchy Newspapers – KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sookie Stackhouse is taking a break from love. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts. Sunday night, HBO’s “True Blood” kicks off a
By Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — The longtime girlfriend of Boston mob boss Whitey Bulger should spend a decade in federal prison because she knowingly protected one
By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times – BEIRUT — Syrian government shelling in the southern city of Dara left at least 17 dead Saturday, opposition activists said, while fierce clashes were
By Laura King, Los Angeles Times – KABUL — A suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan killed four French troops and injured five others Saturday, French and Afghan officials said, deaths that increased
By Chris De Benedetti and Matthias Gafni, Contra Costa Times – CONCORD, Calif. — It likely wasn’t the only errant shot at the Buchanan Fields Golf Course in California on Saturday, but
By Nadege Green And Rene Rodriguez, McClatchy Newspapers – MIAMI — Family and friends gathered Saturday to say a tearful goodbye to Rudy Eugene, whose body lay in a silver and gray
By Carl Steward, The Oakland Tribune – He’s healthy. He’s hungry. He’s hot. Tiger Woods comes to the Olympic Club this week having recaptured much of the long-misplaced skill, swagger and intimidating
By Joe Strauss, St. Louis Post-Dispatch – ST. LOUIS — Kyle Lohse, sinkerballer, offered the Cardinals a glimmer of hope Saturday night. Matched against a team that tormented him during his formative