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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 offense with
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 Heat’s winning
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, March 18,
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 retirement program
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 approved by
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 said. Russian
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 an outstanding
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 about Cyprus,
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 said. Three
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.” Bradford police
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 State on
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. Watch video
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 meet with
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 Mason City
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 35 mph,
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 too many
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 at the
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 is pursuing
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. The boy
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 Connolly, director
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 across the
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 said. Federal
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 16 points
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 more heart
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, Alabama will
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 conference after
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 in Japan
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 crash that
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, 29, of
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 of that,
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. “The Call,”
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. The Yuba
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 vs. (16)
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 Puerto Rico
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 the third
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 victory. Thomas
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 succeed in
(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 his first
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 victory over