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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 26 (UPI) — J.J. Barea came off the bench to pop in 21 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a huge third period to hang a 105-82 defeat
WASHINGTON, March 26 (UPI) — From 2001 to 2010, U.S. food-borne illness outbreaks — E. coli, Salmonella and other dangerous pathogens — dropped 40 percent, a food advocacy group said. Caroline Smith
TRENTON, N.J., March 27 (UPI) — Gov. Chris Christie has promised to keep Prince Harry of Britain on a short leash during an upcoming visit to New Jersey. Harry will be in
TACOMA, Wash., March 27 (UPI) — Police arrested a 67-year-old man Tuesday who allegedly walked through a neighborhood in Tacoma, Wash., firing randomly at houses. The man was described as having problems
MEXICO CITY, March 27 (UPI) — The United States added a point to their World Cup qualifying tally Tuesday by battling Mexico to a 0-0 draw at Azteca Stadium. The U.S. team,
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed Henry Latham Seventh Judicial District Judge. Latham, of Eldridge, earned his law degree from the University of Iowa and is currently working in
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – MASON CITY – Whoever put City Administrator Brent Trout up to researching the idea of pursuing a radical change to our Sanitation Department involving trash trucks with
By HARLAN ULLMAN WASHINGTON, March 27 (UPI) — Ten years ago this month, the United States launched Operation Iraqi Freedom against Saddam Hussein. The real reason for this invasion was President George
DES MOINES – There is a “new tool” available for Iowa hunters, according to Iowa Senator Jeff Danielson. Danielson introduced the Iowa Hunting Atlas, calling it “an interactive map that shows 600,000
Statement by State Senator Jeff Danielson, chair of the Senate State Government Committee, following dismissal of election misconduct charges in Council Bluffs that were prompted by Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz’s
PRESTON, IA – An Iowa was killed after he lost control of his vehicle Tuesday morning. According to a report, at about 9:30 AM, Timothy Michael Vosatka, 46, of Sabula, Iowa, was
ATLANTA, Ga. – Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will coach one of the two teams at the 2013 Reese’s College All-Star Game, April 5 at the Final Four in
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 25, 2013 The 22nd Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) underscored the importance of robust engagement at the Council, where the United
MINNEAPOLIS—A federal indictment unsealed late Friday charges a 40-year-old Blooming Prairie man with producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography. The indictment, which was filed on March 19, 2013, charges Brian Luke Broulik
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT), announced today the signing of an 11-year power purchase agreement from the Duane Arnold
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced March 14, 2013, to more than six years in federal prison. Esmelin Belloso-Valle, 49, from Sibley, Iowa, received the prison
(Mason City) – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health will celebrate National Public Health Week the first week in April. It is observed by focusing attention on issues that promote
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who made a false statement to a U.S. Postal Inspector conducting a fraud investigation was sentenced today to more than one year in federal prison. Raymond Cortez,
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alvin Stanley Briggs, Jr., age 50, from Dubuque, Iowa, has been charged with one count of distribution of heroin resulting in death and four counts of distribution of heroin
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Waterloo college student who was selling crack cocaine was sentenced on March 26, 2013 to seven years in federal prison. Ryan Stevenson, 25, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the
SPOKANE, Wash. – The fifth-seeded Iowa State women’s basketball team fell to fourth-seeded Georgia, Monday by a final score of 65-60. The Cyclones finished the season 24-9. The Cyclones were led by
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today penned a letter and had it delivered to all 50 members of the Iowa Senate, expressing support for his nominees to the Board of Regents. In
DES MOINES — The Healthiest Iowa Initiative today announced locations and details for the “Medicaid Madness” tour that will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27th. The events, which will educate Iowans about
by Matt Marquardt – I was disgusted today as I entered the Wal-Mart parking lot. I was greeted by debris, trash and overflowing garbage cans. Even as our City Council professes interest
Des Moines, IOWA — This month the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) secured two arrest warrants related to violations of the laws surrounding voter registration in the state of Iowa. On
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Iowa State men’s basketball players Melvin Ejim and Will Clyburn were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 8 Second Team, announced today by the
OSAGE – On Monday, a convicted sex offender was released from federal prison to live in Osage. William Collins will be living at 527 Walnut Street in Osage. Collins is not, at
DAMASCUS, Syria, March 25 (UPI) — The Obama administration Monday offered no strategy changes for pushing Syrian leader Bashar Assad out of power following the resignation of a key rebel leader. White
WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) — The 2012 presidential campaign of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann is under scrutiny by a federal ethics watchdog, people linked to the congresswoman said Monday. Bachmann’s attorney and
WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) — Claire McCaskill has come out in support of gay marriage, becoming the second sitting U.S. senator to reverse a long-held position on the issue in recent days.
LOS ANGELES, March 25 (UPI) — Actor Bryan Cranston told police in New Mexico a shoulder bag containing his iPad and a “Breaking Bad” script were stolen from his car, records show.
BEIJING, March 25 (UPI) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli Monday pledged to create a fair business environment for U.S. investors. “China and the United States share a wide range of common
BEIJING, March 25 (UPI) — U.S. and Chinese scientists say mapping a key genetic code for bread wheat could improve the crop’s productivity and ability to withstand extreme conditions. Their sequencing and
GRENOBLE, France, March 25 (UPI) — European astronomers say they’ve captured the first image of a planet orbiting two suns, like the fictional “Tatooine” of the Star Wars films. Philippe Delorme of
WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) — President Obama used a naturalization ceremony at the White House Monday to push the U.S. Congress to introduce an immigration reform bill by April. “Everyone pretty much
WASHINGTON, March 26 (UPI) — President Barack Obama is blocking access to shale oil deposits in the United States in key Western states, the House Natural Resources Committee chairman said. The U.S.
PRINCETON, N.J., March 25 (UPI) — Most Americans said the U.S. government should use drone airstrikes against suspected terrorists in other countries, Gallup reported Monday. Sixty-five percent of Americans said they think
SEATTLE, March 25 (UPI) — Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment Monday for plotting to kill U.S. military personnel and workers at a Seattle processing facility. Abdul-Latif, 35, formerly
PUYALLUP, Wash., March 25 (UPI) — A Puyallup, Wash., man is in custody after shooting his adult children in their heads as they slept, killing his daughter and injuring his son, police
PONTIAC, Mich., March 25 (UPI) — Authorities in Michigan said they were on the lookout Monday for a man they’ve dubbed the “Funeral Bandit” because he targets grieving families. Oakland County Sheriff