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MEMPHIS, March 18 (UPI) — Mike Conley provided 20 points for Memphis Monday and the Grizzlies remained on a roll with a 92-77 spanking of Minnesota. Conley also sparked the…
BOSTON, March 18 (UPI) — LeBron James connected on a go-ahead basket with 10.5 seconds left Monday, rallying the Miami Heat to a 23rd straight win, 105-103 over Boston. The…
Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on “How Comprehensive Immigration Reform Should Address the Needs of Women and Families” Monday,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To strengthen one leg of the ‘three-legged stool’ of retirement security, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on Friday introduced a measure to improve the most efficient, most effective…
DES MOINES – Tax evaders using out-of-state shell corporations to avoid paying registration fees on million-dollar RVs or other luxury vehicles will face criminal charges and penalties under a bill…
MOSCOW, March 18 (UPI) — The Russian government doesn’t consider U.S. plans to hold off on missile defense plans in Poland as some sort of concession, the deputy foreign minister…
WASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) — President Obama Monday nominated Thomas Perez, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, as U.S. labor secretary. “Tom’s knowledge and experience will make him…
NEW YORK, March 18 (UPI) — U.S. stocks were lower Monday on news that a bailout for Cyprus included a tax on bank deposits. “This morning the news is all…
SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 18 (UPI) — Former Oklahoma quarterback Steve Davis and another man were killed in the Indiana crash of a Beechcraft jet that hit three houses, authorities…
BRADFORD, Pa., March 18 (UPI) — Police in Pennsylvania said a man is facing weapons charges after shooting his own finger while attempting to “get rid of his wedding ring.”…
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team was selected to play in this year’s NIT Basketball Tournament and is a #3 seed. The Hawkeeys will be playing Indiana…
AMES – The Iowa State men’s basketball team was selected to play in the 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament and will play Notre Dame in the second round in Dayton, Ohio.…
WASHINGTON – In the first foreign trip of his second term in office, President Obama will visit Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. The trip is an important opportunity to…
by Jody Spear – MASON CITY – Might be best to get your cars off the streets while city crews clear the latest snowfall. Around 7:45 AM Monday morning, a…
AMES, Iowa – March 18, 2013: 9:30 a.m. update – While heavy snowfall is not expected, the Iowa Department of Transportation is reporting that very strong northwest winds (25 to…
John Skipper’s Monday Column – John wrote today of the problem of having heroes….and of course he’s 100% correct. Bob Woodward has lost his edge, that comes from being lauded…
MASON CITY – A St. Ansgar man was arrested on Saturday afternoon after allegedly trying to steal a sexual pleasure device. According to a citation, Todd Michael Kunkel, 18, was…
MASON CITY – A house that was deemed unsafe last year and was supposed to be demolished by the end of October 2012 is again set for demolition. City staff…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 17 (UPI) — Two people drowned in a river in South Dakota while trying to rescue a 6-year-old boy who fell into the river, officials said.…
BOSTON, March 18 (UPI) — Tobacco companies evaded the federal ban on misleading wording and still convey the false message “light” cigarettes are safer, U.S. researchers say. Study co-author Gregory…
WASHINGTON, March 17 (UPI) — Religious leaders attending the U.S. Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend called for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, organizers said. Religious leaders from…
SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 17 (UPI) — A small jet trying to land in South Bend, Ind., Sunday afternoon crashed into three nearby homes, killing at least two people, authorities…
MINNEAPOLIS, March 17 (UPI) — Derrick Williams put in 28 points and Nikola Pekovic made two go-ahead free throws Sunday in Minnesota’s 97-95 win over New Orleans. Ricky Rubio contributed…
TEL AVIV, Israel, March 17 (UPI) — Americans work longer days, take less vacation and retire later than people in other developed nations and Israeli scientists see a link to…
NEW YORK, March 17 (UPI) — Kentucky, Alabama, Southern Mississippi and Virginia each landed a No. 1 seed in National Invitation Tournament selections released Sunday. In first-round action starting Tuesday,…
BEIJING, March 17 (UPI) — China’s new Premier Li Keqiang, rejecting allegations of Chinese hackers targeting U.S. networks, said they amount to presumption of guilt. Li, in his first news…
OSAKA, Japan, March 18 (UPI) — Green tea or coffee may help lower your risk of having a stroke, especially if they are a regular part of your diet, researchers…
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., March 18 (UPI) — Bond was set at $500,000 Sunday for an off-duty North Chicago police officer who allegedly was drunk when he was involved in a…
FULLERTON, Calif., March 18 (UPI) — A Fullerton, Calif., police officer survived being shot multiple times in his protective vest Sunday and two suspects were arrested, police said. Marcos Bush,…
JERUSALEM, March 18 (UPI) — Israel’s leader will try to sway President Obama to attack Syria if its missiles appear headed to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, The Guardian reported. Short…
LOS ANGELES, March 17 (UPI) — “Oz The Great and Powerful,” starring James Franco and Mila Kunis, swept the box office for the second weekend with $42.222 million in receipts.…
LINDA, Calif., March 17 (UPI) — A race car careened over a retaining wall at a California racetrack, fatally striking the driver’s 14-year-old cousin and another car’s owner, officials said.…
By UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL NCAA Men’s Division I basketball schedule and results (Regional seeding in parentheses) (All times EDT) First Round March 19 At Dayton, Ohio (16) North Carolina A&T…
SAN FRANCISCO, March 18 (UPI) — Alex Rios smashed a two-run homer Sunday and Puerto Rico advanced to the World Baseball Classic final with a 3-1 victory over Japan. With…
Steve King said late last week that he is not giving up his fight to repeal President Obama’s health care legislation – sometimes called Obamacare. King, in looking ahead to…
CHICAGO, March 17 (UPI) — Deshaun Thomas struck for 17 points Sunday and No. 9 Ohio State got past 23rd-ranked Wisconsin 50-43 to corral its fifth overall Big Ten Tournament…
From Sent. Amanda Ragan – Iowa sees big returns when kids get quality early experiences. Good health care, quality childcare and preschool, and safe, nurturing homes and communities help kids…
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today congratulated Xi Jinping on becoming China’s new president. Branstad noted Iowa’s long-standing history with President Xi, from…
WICHITA, Kan. — Senior Matt Dermody pitched seven strong innings and junior Keith Brand had a timely two-run single to lift the University of Iowa baseball team to a 4-1…
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