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By Chad Graff, The Philadelphia Inquirer – The first domino has fallen. Now the most important piece appears close to tipping as well. Former starting quarterback Rob Bolden was reportedly released from his
By Kevin G. Hall, McClatchy Newspapers – TORONTO — At a bustling H&M clothing store in Toronto’s chic downtown area, Canadian shoppers rack up purchases on their debit and credit cards, unaware that
By Joe Christensen, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have terrible timing these days, and that’s not a reference to the batter’s box. The front office keeps making trades from a
By Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles prosecutors said they have ample evidence to show that a photographer charged under California’s new anti-paparazzi law with pursuing Justin
The Palm Beach Post, Fla. – A Boynton Beach mother and her son have been charged with animal abuse after a dog was found emaciated and tied to the bumper of an
By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times – NEW YORK — A 2-year-old girl was among six people shot when a car drove past a playground and sprayed it with bullets, the third
Jason Kotowski, The Bakersfield Californian – A former teacher who worked at several local schools was sentenced Monday to three years and one month in prison for possession of child pornography. Michael Scott
By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times – LONDON — Something was forgotten in the rush to analyze and, mainly, criticize David Stern’s suggestion that the Dream Team might be in its final Olympic
Rod Boshart, CR Gazette – Severe to extreme drought conditions in Iowa will take a significant toll on corn yields, but there is still hope for a productive soybean crops if timely
WASHINGTON – On July 26th, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012. The bill would raise
By Sam Mellinger, McClatchy Newspapers – LONDON — Usain Bolt is the world’s fastest man and he would like to thank a few people who’ve helped make it possible. Ashton Eaton is the