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By David Lightman and Lesley Clark, McClatchy Newspapers – CINCINNATI — Republican Mitt Romney wrapped up his big week in politically pivotal Ohio Saturday, grabbing for a jolt of momentum as Democrats prepared
By Andrew Blankstein, Richard Winton and Sam Allen, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Three violent altercations caught on tape involving Los Angeles Police Department officers have rekindled the long-running debate about
MASON CITY, Iowa – Two words can describe the 13th-ranked NIACC soccer team this season. The first is change: only head coach Jonathan Platt returns from last year’s squad after being an
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Saturday said it wants to first see Western intelligence reports before allowing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect the Parchin military complex southeast of the
By Patrick J. McDonnell and Rima Marrouch, Los Angeles Times – BEIRUT — Thwarted by aerial attacks, Syrian rebels appear to have begun systemically targeting government air bases and aircraft, while trying to
Nelson Daranciang, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser – The son of British rocker Jim McCarty, drummer of the 1960s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group the Yardbirds, was sentenced to 30 years in prison
By Patrick Reusse, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – We will be hearing much about the Vikings’ youth in the weeks ahead, as if this is something for the organization to be proud. The example
By Gregory Karp, Chicago Tribune – Older children want fancy cellphones, vehicles to get around and the latest video games and consoles. And, no doubt, some will want the new LeBron James basketball
By Fred Mitchell, Chicago Tribune – CHICAGO — The ominous dark clouds that hung over Soldier Field before Saturday’s Iowa-Northern Illinois game gave no immediate indication which team might be doomed. In the
By Diane Pucin, Los Angeles Times – NEW YORK — Serena Williams called herself “motivated” during her 6-4, 6-0 third-round win Saturday at the U.S. Open over Russia’s Ekaterina Makarova. Sometimes “motivated” is
By Terez A. Paylor, The Kansas City Star – COLUMBIA, Mo. — All offseason long, Missouri’s players and coaches have insisted they can hang with the strength and speed of teams in the
By Joe Strauss, St. Louis Post-Dispatch – WASHINGTON — For four days and four losses the St. Louis Cardinals’ offense consisted of torpor, frustration, a grand total of three extra-base hits and one
By Jeff McLane, The Philadelphia Inquirer – Steve Young remembers when he “got it.” The Hall of Fame quarterback said he believes that Michael Vick is “getting it.” But is the Eagles’ quarterback
By Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times – STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The chant was persistent and pervasive. It started outside Beaver Stadium before noon and continued inside throughout the game. It cut through
By Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune Washington Bureau – URBANDALE, Iowa — President Barack Obama ripped the GOP’s recently wrapped convention as a “rerun” and a throwback to an earlier time, as he kicked off
By Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Last-ditch contract talks between the NFL and game officials broke down Saturday, meaning the league will open the season with replacement officials on
City offices in Mason City will be closed on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day. City transit buses will not be operating on that day. The make-up day for garbage
By Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune – CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Tim Beckman capped his first victory as Illinois’ coach Saturday by stopping a string of his defensive players for hugs as they exited the
By Katherine Skiba, Chicago Tribune – WASHINGTON — A senior official in the Homeland Security Department resigned Saturday while denying allegations that she made inappropriate sexual advances to several male employees in Immigration
By Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – NATIONAL LEAGUE 1. Washington Nationals 1 (Last week) Werth’s return boosts offense. 2. Cincinnati Reds 2 Frazier looks like rookie of year. 3. San Francisco Giants
By Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – AMERICAN LEAGUE 1. Texas Rangers 1 (Last week) Beltre making MVP push. 2. New York Yankees 2 Pettitte should be back soon. 3. Oakland Athletics 6