Nov 30, 2009 | The Irish Times
Trial opens in Germany of accused Nazi camp guard
Police officers and medical assistants escort John Demjanjuk during a trial break in the country court in Munich, Germany, yesterday.
Nov 30, 2009 | Rational Review
A new alliance for criminal justice reform? Don't count on it
"The time would certainly seem to be ripe for new left-right alliances on criminal justice reform.
Nov 30, 2009 | The Internet Stock Blog
'Black Friday' Data Weighs on Futures
U.S. stock index futures are roughly flat this morning after very positive trading in Asia but a down session in Eurozone and U.K. markets.
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Tiger Refuses To Talk To The Police
Tiger Woods has denied the police TWICE from entering his home to get a statement from the golfer after his one-car accident over the weekend.
Nov 30, 2009 | TheDartmouth.com
Sports Weekly: Men's basketball gets first victory
Playing two days after Thanksgiving, the Dartmouth men's basketball team feasted on the University of Hartford Saturday night, recording its first victory of the season, 68-56, at Leede Arena.
Huckabee granted clemency to suspect in Lakewood police killings
Maurice Clemmons, the 37-year-old Tacoma man being sought for questioning in the killing this morning of four Lakewood police officers, has a long criminal record punctuated by violence, erratic behavior and concerns about his mental health.
Buccaneers-Falcons: Tampa Two Not Enough for Victory Number Two
For awhile, the Bucs went in the time machine and looked like the team of old. They were grinding out a defensive battle with a hard-hitting defense, knocking out the Atlanta Falcons best two offensive playmakersa 'QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner.
But Still They Blog now available
But Still They Blog: The Liblog Landscape 2007-2009 is now available--at a special early-bird price through the end of the ALA 2010 Midwinter Meeting .
What is it? A global compact sedan refined for America The basics: Naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder engines On sale: Q3 2010, with a public showing at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Price: $19,000 The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact car promises to redefine fuel efficiency for the small-car segment, and its 1.4-liter four-cylinder ...
Report: Bin Laden was within our grasp'
Osama bin Laden was unquestionably within reach of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora when American military leaders made the crucial and costly decision not to pursue the terrorist leader with massive force, a Senate report says.
USC football: Trojans 7, Bruins 0
USC linebacker Malcolm Smith returned an nterception 62 yards for a touchdown. And that was about it.
Belgian Case Reignites 'Brain Dead' Debate as Catholics Order Force Feedings
The family of Terri Schiavo , the Florida woman who was artificially kept alive for 15 years, say they feel both heartbreak and vindication over the news this week that a Belgian man thought to be in a persistent vegetative state was fully conscious for two decades.
White House Party Crashers Did Meet Obama
The more that's coming out of this mess , the funnier it gets: The controversy over state dinner crashers, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, has prompted the White House to order a "full review" of the incident to find out how the Secret Service allowed such a security breach.
UK: BBC iPlayer launch delayed on Xbox360
The Telegraph has reported that a deal between both Microsoft and the BBC has still been unable to be reached because of Microsofta s strategy of charging for all the content on Xbox Live which is incompatible with the BBCa s public service remit.
Possible Terror Attack: 25 dead, 90 injured in Russian train crash
At least 29 passengers were killed and about 75 were injured when the Nevsky Express train from Moscow to St.
Europe should not count on an oil-backed Dubai bail out
Many analysts shrugged off the long-term repercussions of Dubai's request, on the grounds that oil rich neighbour and fellow UAE federation member Abu Dhabi would stump up the necessary cash to save Dubai's face - and by extension - the federation's reputation on the world stage.
Quarterback Greg McElroy Grows Up In the Iron Bowl
Before the game the Auburn fans were pretty vocal for an underdog. They had pestered Alabama fans all week, a oeWe are going to shut Ingram down.a a oe Y'all haven't seen an offense like this.a For me I let it roll in one ear and out the other.
Tiger Woods & Wife Argued Before Crash
Multiple law enforcement sources tell TMZ Tiger Woods ' early morning accident came right after an argument with his wife, Elin Nordegren .
Quantity vs. Quality - " What Constitutes A "Good" Sex Life?
Quantity vs. Quality - What Constitutes A "Good" Sex Life? Many men and women seem to think that a "good" sex life consists of one thing - lots of sex.
Dubai on Brink of Sovereign Default; Deep Implications for European Tour
A few months ago, I wrote a piece here at Waggle Room declaring the imminent death of the Race to Dubai .
Georgia mountain land for buyers, sel...
Affordable Beech Mountain Condo
MLS Number: 54762 List Price: $47,900 Property Type: Townhouse Beech Mountain NC Bedrooms: 0 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 0 This is a Ski Suite at Beech Mountains Pinnacle Inn.
Google, Microsoft and News Corp. Fight While Consumers Stay Anchored to Free Content
Google fights for net neutrality and the right to index all of the world's information for free.
NFL Network apologizes for airing sideline vulgarity from Broncos coach Jos...
The NFL Network accidentally aired a vulgarity yelled by Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels as he chastised his players on the sideline of their Thanksgiving night game against the New York Giants .
South San Francisco man stabs roommate over smoking
A South San Francisco man faces attempted murder charges for stabbing his roommate in the face and neck after a disagreement about smoking on a balcony turned violent, officials said.
South Florida Bench Shows It Can Contribute In Victory Over Kent State
Stan HeathA finally let the Bulls out of the corral last night, playing deep into his bench and gaining a 76-54 victory over Kent State.
Blueprint for Financial Prosperity
To those who are celebrating Thanksgiving today, I hope you and yours have a festive Thanksgiving day and weekend.
DNA Testing Services Kenya has sent a curious letter to O'Campo / the ICC arguing that Kibaki, Odinga, Anyang Nyong'o, Elizabeth Ongoro, Mugabe Were & Major General Ali Mohammed are not culpable for mass rape incidents in Nairobi during the post-election violence period , because they have evidence that no one particular community was targeted in ...
Israel seeks stop to West Bank building in renewed peace effort
Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations.
Humphrey's 26 helps New Orleans beat Mobile 65-51
Billy Humphrey tied his career high with 26 points and New Orleans rallied to defeat Mobile 65-51 on Wednesday night.
Mullery scores 21, Leffelman hits last-second shot to lift Brown past Bryant 70-68
Garrett Leffelman hit a last-second layup to lift Brown to a 70-68 victory over Bryant on Wednesday as the Bears denied the Bulldogs their first win of the season.
Obama Announces He Will Attend COP15 Climate Conference
The White House officially announced today that President Barack Obama will go to Copenhagen to attend the COP15 climate conference, a commitment Obama has thus far been reticent to make, saying that he would attend only if his presence would help secure a successful outcome in the climate negotiations.
Adam Lambert 'Respects' 'Good Morning America's' Decision
American Idol star Adam Lambert "respects" TV bosses' decision to scrap his performance on a national breakfast show following his outrageous American Music Awards finale.
Wireless Handheld Keyboard and Trackpad for UMPCs
There have been a number of UMPCs released this year, some with keyboards and others without .
Movie Review: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox , based on the novel by Roald Dahl, directed by Wes Anderson and adapted by Anderson and Noah Baumbach, charms and delights from start to finish.
Russia human rights leader says lawyer was murdered in prison
Magnitsky, who was arrested on allegations of tax fraud and held for over a year without a trial after representing London-based hedge fund Hermitage Capital [corporate website] in a suit against Russian officials, died [JURIST report] last week in a Moscow prison.
Texas Longhorns: Keys to Avoiding a Turkey Day Upset
The goal is in sight. With just one game left to play in the regular season and a date with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big 12 title game, the Texas Longhorns are two wins away from another trip to Pasadena.
Police jailed over torture death
FOUR police officers were jailed by a northwest China court yesterday over the death of a student, 19, in custody.
"Right and Left Join to Challenge U.S. on Criminal Justice"
The title of this post is the headline of this terrific new article in the New York Times by Adam Liptak.
Neighbor: Bank robbery couple pleasant, helpful
LOVELAND, Colo.-A man and woman killed in a police shootout after a bank robbery were described as helpful and pleasant by a neighbor.
3G Coverage? Apple Joins AT&T-Verizon Ad Battle
Apple, Inc. is joining the battle of the commercials between Verizon Wireless and AT&T. The Apple ads back AT&T's network by stressing that iPhone users can simultaneously talk and download data and ask, "Can your network do that?" Verizon's ads have focused on 3G coverage while AT&T and now Apple back the iPhone's suitability for business use.
Google Maps Nav Released for Android 1.6
Oh happy day, Android users. Google is releasing Google Maps Navigation to all Android devices running OS v1.6 and higher.
Policeman pleads guilty to murdering fiancee on eve of wedding
Published by Jon Land for 24dash.com in Communities Monday 23rd November 2009 - 12:37pm Policeman pleads guilty to murdering fiancee on eve of wedding A policeman pleaded guilty today to murdering his police constable fiancee.
One handgun was used in 13 shootings and 1 armed robbery over 6 years in Syracuse
This is the Glock 9mm semi-automatic handgun that has been involved in 13 shootings and one armed robbery in Syracuse.
Lochte, Soni earn top awards at Golden Goggles
World champions Ryan Lochte and Rebecca Soni won male and female athlete of the year awards Sunday night at the Golden Goggles honoring the year's top American swimming performances.
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a Dead Man Cannot Bite: Judge Sandra Day O'Connor Meets 'Blackhands', by Brice E. Buehler
23, 2009 Author: Brice E. Buehler Category: Non-fiction: True crime Description: Thirty years ago, Arizona Superior Court Judge Sandra Day O'Connor appoints the author, a Phoenix attorney, to defend Waymond Small, a paranoid schizophrenic, in a death-penalty trial.
Why The Bears Should Fire Lovie Smith and Co.
It's time for the Chicago Bears and head coach Lovie Smith to part ways. But not because of the struggles of the Bears thus far in 2009, but to save the career of superstar quarterback Jay Cutler.
Gamethread: Jets vs. Patriots 11.22.09
Who : Jets vs. Patriots When : 4:15 P.M. EST Where : Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA Their Last Meeting : Rex Ryan only into his second game as head coach of the Jets promised to bring the pressure on Brady and Co.
James has 21 points, 8 rebounds to lead Rhode Island to 92-75 victory over Holy Cross
Delroy James scored 21 points and had eight rebounds to lead Rhode Island to a 92-75 victory over Holy Cross on Sunday.
Twilight: Pattinson in New Moon breaks midnight record
The new Twilight vampire movie took a record $26.3m in midnight showings at North American box offices, studio Summit Entertainment has said.
Report: Patrick Kennedy barred from communion by bishop
Rep. Patrick Kennedy says Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has barred him from receiving communion because of his support of abortion rights.
a oeNew Moona Breaks Box Office Record
Great news, Twi-Hards: The latest installment in the vampired-themed Twilight series has taken a bite out of the box office.
Democrats hold line, but cracks show
Senate Democrats pushed ahead with President Barack Obama's vision of health reform Saturday night - after a day that exposed significant divides in the party that could make it all but impossible to complete work on a plan by year's end, or even sink the bill altogether.
Rain washes out Saturday play at soggy LPGA Tour Championship
More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes, with the third round set for Monday.
'Louisiana Purchase' Landrieu Blames ABC Report of $100...
What's $100 million of taxpayer money between a few U.S. Senators? After reports surfaced of $100 million for Louisiana was added to the Senate's health care reform legislation, originally from ABC News , and subsequently commented upon by prominent lefties, like U.S. News and World Report's Bonnie Erbe as my colleague Noel Sheppard pointed out , ...
US man charged with murder over son's shooting
A US man has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting his teenage son dead on suspicion he had inappropriate contact with a three-year-old girl.
The Using XP Until 2014 Plan Gets A Shot In The Arm
Those unhappy with, or simply not that excited about, Windows 7, got a good bit of news today, as Microsoft released a roadmap for Windows 8, and how it will fit into the delivery of other products.
Canadiens withstand comeback, beat Capitals 3-2
Travis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period, Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third, and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night.
Nook sold out for the holidays
If you were interested in buying the Barnes & Noble Nook as a holiday gift, strike it off your list.
Milley Cyrus' Tour Bus Crashed & Killed One Person
Milley Cyrus' tour bus crashed & killed one person. According to TMZ, Miley Cyrus was on a bus that was part of a 4-vehicle caravan which included the bus that crashed .
Green Party Member Does Well in First Round in California Special Legislative Election
On November 17, California held the first round in an election to fill the vacant 72nd Assembly seat.
Man named Miranda's Miranda rights violated in case of raped, murdered waitress, lawyer says
The attorney for a Tennessee man accused of killing and sexually assaulting a Shoals waitress in Knoxville wants to quash a statement the suspect gave police after his arrest in 2008, the TimesDaily of Florence, Ala., reports.
Oprah Will Say Goodbye to Her Talk Show in 2011
If getting a chance to sit in on Oprah is something you've always wanted to do, you'd better start looking into tickets a ' the queen of daytime talk shows is closing up shop.
FREEP Republican Senators: Tell them to back reading the full 1-202-224-3121
Coburn Backs Off Threat to Read Health Care Bill in Senate The Oklahoma lawmaker says there's uncertainty about whether reading the bill during Thanksgiving week would be productive.
Google Chrome OS in Plain English
Google Chrome OS is a lightweight open source linux-based operating system developing by Google based on Google's Chrome web browser.
Video: Google Chrome OSa s Interface, 7 Second Boot Time, And More
This morning Google unveiled its much-anticipated new operating system, Google Chrome OS.
US ship repels pirates with guns and sound blasts
Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster Wednesday to repel the second pirate attack in seven months on the U.S. vessel at a time when ships are increasingly hiring armed security teams to thwart hijackings.
Kidnapping, murder, infant burial, sexual abuse in MO case
Three alleged victims of years-ago child sex abuse within a Missouri family told authorities they were forced by one of the accused to kill a man after he was kidnapped, according to new court documents filed in the case.
Teen won't face murder rap in deadly Fort Lupton argument
Prosecutors have reduced the charges against a Fort Lupton teenager who police say was involved in the death of a neighbor last month.
Infected who uses a tongue attack to latch onto a human survivor and thus drag/hang them in the air for the Horde to attack.
Newsweek's Dumb (And Sexist) Sarah Palin Cover
Why oh why oh why oh why? They gave her an incredibly easy way to ignore the more substantive arguments against her legitimacy as a candidate and focus on their dumb decision to run with the above nonsense.
The Messenger delivers stark lesson about casualties of war
THE MESSENGERS: Captain Tony Stone and Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery deliver the news.
Maersk Alabama repels 2nd pirate attack with guns
The U.S.-flagged cargo ship, the Maersk Alabama arrives in Mombasa, Kenya, in this Saturday April 11 2009, file photo, after the ship was attacked by Somali pirates firing automatic weapons Wednesday but its unarmed crew locked themselves in a secure room.
Raikkonen rejects F1 for rallying
Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will not be racing in Formula 1 next year after failing to find a drive.
Gonzaga Basketball Vs. Michigan State: Spartans Beat Bulldogs, 75-71
Durrell Summers hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 left, made two at the line with 5.7 seconds to go and finished with 21 points to help No.
Four women killed and one critically injured in crash
FOUR WOMEN were killed and two people injured in a collision between a car and a pick-up truck on the Galway-Mayo border last night.
Dick Jauron Fired By The Bills: Who Will Be Named His Successor?
Ralph Wilson finally had enough. He had seen the big billboard asking for Head Coach Dick Jauron to be fired.
Vulcan's Allen faces second cancer fight
MICROSOFT Corp co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.
Peru: Air Force Officer Charged with Spying for Chile
Peruvian Air Force Officer Victor Ariza Mendoza was arrested and charged with spying for Chile, which has increased the tension between the two countries, leading some to call for the boycott of Chilean products.
Returning Fire on Gun Registry Critics
Since registry started, long gun murders are down by half. "The recent vote is appalling.
NJ man indicted in Web name theft, sale on eBay
A northern New Jersey man has been indicted on charges he stole a valuable Internet address and sold it on the eBay auction site to a former NBA player for $111,000. A state grand jury on Monday indicted 25-year-old Union resident Daniel Goncalves on charges of theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, computer theft, identity theft and ...
Palin vs. 'Oprah': the anti-smackdown
When former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin resigned as governor of Alaska this summer, she explained that she felt she could effect more change and deliver her message more effectively as a private citizen than as a lame-duck official.
Cohen steps down as majority owner of NHL's Florida Panthers; 2 partners named replacements
Florida Panthers majority owner Alan Cohen is stepping down to allow two minority partners to run the NHL franchise.
Nine shot and wounded outside S.F. concert
Nine people were shot and wounded after a fight broke out outside a concert in San Francisco, authorities said today.
The interesting twist of the week has been the inability to sign or re-sign World Champion Jenson Button at Branw GP.
Statement by Sen. John McCain (on 9/11 terror trials)...
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator John McCain issued the following statement on the Obama Administration's decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Al-Qaeda terrorists suspected of planning and executing the September 11th attacks in the United States Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York: 'I am extremely ...
Home Loss to Chiefs Realistically Ends Oakland Raiders' Season
Oakland blew it hard today. There game against the Chiefs continued a trend that was hard to watch for Raider fans.
Fourth quarter explosion leads to 41-17 Titan victory
Catapulted by 24 unanswered points in the 4th quarter, the Tennessee Titans increased their improbable winning streak to three in today's 41-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
As expected, Sprint has launched the long awaited Palm Pixi webOS device, the second webOS-based device from Palm and the second such device available from Sprint after the Pre.
Azerbaijan: More reaction to video blogger trial verdict
Freedom of Speech , Cyber-Activism , Human Rights , Protest , Youth , International Relations Languages: French , Polish , English Special: Blogger News Full Category List Excerpt Days after the sentencing of two video blogging youth activists in Azerbaijan, other bloggers are starting to speak out about the imprisonment of Adnan Hajizade and Emin ...
Hot-shooting Kent State holds off Alabama-Birmingham, 72-65
Timely outside shooting when Kent State seemingly could not get a defensive rebound or an offensive post-up proved good enough to lift the Golden Flashes to a 72-65 victory over Alabama-Birmingham Saturday night.
Obama Wants Congress To Put Off Fort Hood Probe
The President who thinks we shouldn't jump to conclusions about Dr. Hasan's Jihad doesn't want an investigation to clarify the facts either.
Florida Stays Unbeaten With Win over South Carolina
Tim Tebow tied the Southeastern Conference touchdown record and No. 1 Florida gained its first perfect league season in 13 years with a 24-14 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.
Ruling for Apple against Psystar means clone-makers have no legal resource
Psystar, the little company in Florida that seemed for a while to be based in the back of a truck while it made Apple clones based on PC hardware, has lost all its claims against Apple in a legal victory that is an important ruling against would-be clone makers.
Google Makes Concessions On Digital Book Deal
Internet search leader Google will ease its control over millions of copyright-protected books earmarked for its digital library if a court approves a revised lawsuit settlement that addresses objections of antitrust regulators.
This is promising : Newt Gingrich, the former Republican House speaker and purveyor of the GOP "Contract With America'' that helped his party win control of the House after President Bill Clinton's election, says GOP chairman Michael Steele has started work on a new framework for 2010 that he is calling "First principles.'' "I've been talking with ...
China investigates 2 deaths after flu vaccinations
Two people in China who received swine flu vaccinations died in the past week but at least one death appears unrelated to the vaccine and the other was being investigated.
Execution likely to be asked for Sept. 11 suspects
PROCLAIMED Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be brought to trial in a civilian US courthouse in New York, near the site of the devastating 2001 terror attacks.
Robert Pattinson Recalls The Frenzy Over His Taxi Accident
Robert Pattinson BEVERLY HILLS, California - As we near the end of 2009 and look back on the biggest news stories of the year, names like Michael Jackson, Barack Obama and Balloon Boy will inevitably be mentioned.
The Real Cost of Prisons Weblog
U.S. Identifies 111,000 Immigrants With Criminal Records
Among the immigrants identified through the program, known as Secure Communities, more than 11,000 had been charged with or convicted of the most serious crimes, including murder and rape, domestic security officials said Thursday.
Windows 7 borrowed 'look' of Mac
A Microsoft executive was quoted in an interview as saying "what we've tried to do with Windows 7...is create a Mac look and feel in terms of graphics". The comments, by partner group manager Simon Aldous, appeared in UK computing trade magazine PCR.
360 does 10m in Europe, Africa, Middle East
Microsoft has announced that it's cleared 10 million consoles sold across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in its first four years.
Geneva man, 20, killed in Oregon van rollover
The 20-year-old son of a Geneva pastor was killed early Thursday morning as a result of a van rollover crash near Baker City, Ore.
Somalia judge known for sentencing pirates, Islamists killed
Judge Mohamed Abdi Aware of the Puntland high court and the Puntland Supreme Judicial Council, had recently jailed four members [IOL report] of the al-Shabaab Islamist group and had sentenced 12 suspected pirates [AFP report] to terms ranging from three to eight years.
Convicted murderer sues Wikipedia under privacy law
Here's the story. Or at least most of it. Some 19 years ago, a man in Germany, together with his half brother, reportedly murdered an actor named Walter Sedlmayr.
Dobbs made a surprise announcement on his program Wednesday
Reporting from New York - In a surprise announcement, CNN host Lou Dobbs resigned on the air Wednesday after a recent history of controversial comments on immigration, among other topics, drew heated protests from liberal groups and created friction within the cable network.
Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy: Is Either Man Worthy of a Title Shot?
With UFC 105 just a few short days away, I started thinking this morning about how neither Mike Swick or Dan Hardy are legitimate contenders, yet they find themselves in a position to earn a shot at Georges St.
Nibble// Jesus! The Bible on Xbox 360
"The Xbox isn't just secular entertainment anymore. We can use technology that other people developed to study Scriptures through a new medium.
Afghanistan Mission Creep Watch - The Karl Eikenberry, I Could Kiss You Version
Earlier tonight I was preparing to come home and write a long and anguished blog post about how President Obama was on the verge of sending his presidency off a cliff by approving the dispatching of 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan.
Kevin Williamson Talks Influences and Creative Direction for Scream 4: Torture Porn and Twilight?
Over the last few months, it's been revealed that the first entry in the new Scream trilogy, aka Scream 4 , is set in Sidney Prescott's hometownA roughly a decade after Scream 3 .A And contrary to old rumors, the first film will not be in 3D .
Bears-49ers: Chicago Limps into the Bay to Take on San Francisco
The Bears look to find some consistency against Hall of Famer and beloved Bear Mike Singletary and his San Francisco 49ers.
In response to its sold-out-in-minutes show June 6 at Angel Stadium, U2 have announced a second date at the same venue June 7. Normally I'm supposed to say something about bands playing, but if you don't know U2, then you're more than likely amazed at what life has become since that icicle you've been stuck in for six thousand years defrosted a few ...
Spanish officials shoot dead dog they think is lion
A judge has issued criminal proceedings to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the animal, which occurred after it was shot with buckshot, to determine whether a crime was committed abuse of domestic animals.
Brooklyn Heights: Ita s a drive-by shooting
A man was struck in a driveby shooting on Nov. 4 - but the shooter's weapon was only a pellet gun.
Billups' free throw lifts Nuggets over Bulls 90-89
CHAUNCEY Billups hit the go-ahead free throw with six-tenths of a second left as the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 90-89 yesterday after a potential winning jumper by Brad Miller was overturned following a lengthy replay review.
North Korean Boat On Fire After Clash
The two sides blamed each other for the clash, the first for seven years, near the disputed Yellow Sea border as the White House warned against any actions that could be seen as an "escalation". President Lee Myung-Bak called an emergency meeting of security ministers as his Prime Minister Chung Un-Chan accused the North of making a "direct attack" ...
Has Toronto Maple Leaf Jamal Mayers Lost His Fight to Remain One?
Written By: Mark "The Hard Hitter" Ritter Acquired from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the Toronto Maple Leafs' third-round pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft, Jamal Mayers has, for the most part, been invisible for the Leafs.
Former SEC Lawyer pleads guilty to fraud in Dreier investment scheme
According to the DOJ, Miller impersonated the manager of a Canadian pension plan in phone conversations in 2008 to help Dreier sell a fictitious promissory note Dreier claimed was worth $44.7 million to a New York hedge fund.
Justice Dept. Asked For News Site's Visitor Lists
In a case that raises questions about online journalism and privacy rights, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a formal request to an independent news site ordering it to provide details of all reader visits on a certain day.
Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday night and made the big play that sparked the Steelers to their fifth straight win, taking the first of his two interceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos.
Wave interface across all Google apps
My last post suggested that Google really needed to integrate its Wave technology across all of its product line.
Exclusive: Google Has Acquired Gizmo5
Last month Skype was in talks to acquire VoIP startup Gizmo5 . It was a perfect backup plan in case all that IP litigation didn't work out.
Man charged with trying to hide bloody knife after Sunday murder in Allston
An argument that began at the Kells early Sunday morning spilled onto Brighton Avenue, quickly became physical and ended with the stabbing death of Gregory Phillips, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's office.
Time: Reagan Didna t End The Cold War
Once again we get the same old song from the erstwhile news magazine, Time : By Romesh Ratnesar Monday, Nov.
Nokia initiates shocking charger recall program
New Nokia owners take notice: Espoo just launched an "exchange program" for certain Nokia-branded chargers.
Cowboys down Eagles on 4th-quarter TD pass
Miles Austin punctuated his touchdown catch by emphatically firing the ball into the stands.
After disappointing finish in Shanghai, Woods arrives Down Under
Tiger Woods arrived in Australia on his private plane Monday, days ahead of his first appearance in an Australian tournament in 11 years.
Bengals Defense Stuffs Ravens in 17-7 Win
The Bengals had to hear all week long about how their first win this season against the Ravens was a fluke.
Courts - 'Justices Weigh Life in Prison for Youths Who Never Killed '
There are just over 100 people in the world serving sentences of life without the possibility of parole for crimes they committed as juveniles in which no one was killed.
Seven points: How Dolphins can upset the Patriots
You are what your record says you are. That's a legendary Bill Parcells -ism that defines teams in the NFL, separating them from winners and losers.
Gerhart goes off as Stanford shocks Oregon
Posted by Anthony Stalter Stanford running back Toby Gerhart rushed for 223 yards and three touchdowns as the Cardinal shocked No.
Northwestern Shocks Iowa, Ends Hawkeyes Perfect Season With 17-10 Upset
With Ricky Stanzi watching from the sideline on crutches, No. 8 Iowa ran out of magic.
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
Heads Up: Update your Apple TV to 3.0.1 ASAP, says Apple
You can get all the details from Apple's tech note . Since it's a giant pain to resync gigabytes of media over the network link, it's nice to see this fixed promptly.... but considering that the Apple TV 3.0 update was billed as a major improvement to Apple's 'hobby,' this bug is not going to make any fans out of Apple TV foes.
When confetti runs out during Yankee victory parade, workers toss files, do...
New York City office workers who got carried away during the Yankees victory parade Friday apparently began tossing files and documents out the window when they couldn't get their hands on confetti.
Obama reflects on Fort Hood and Veterans Day
President Obama donned his commander-in-chief's hat for this morning's weekly address, somberly discussing Thursday's tragedy at Fort Hood and tying it into next week's observance of Veterans Day.
Fort Hood shooting: Maj Nidal Malik Hasan could be executed
Maj Nidal Malik Hasan could become the first person to be sentenced to death by a military court in almost 50 years.
Late ballots appear to trend toward McGinn
Mike McGinn padded his margin by an additional 694 votes this afternoon, more than doubling his narrow lead over Joe Mallahan to 1209 votes: Mike McGinn 75,657 49.99% Joe Mallahan 74,448 49.19% This represents McGinn's largest numerical lead thus far, and while not conclusive, bodes well for those anticipating a trend toward McGinn amongst late ...
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Pro Bowler Ty Law, Broncos agree to terms
Defensive back Ty Law has agreed to terms on a deal with the Denver Broncos . Carl Poston, one of Law's agents, confirmed the news Friday to The Associated Press.
Former employee opens fire at Orlando office building
Shooter identified as 40 year old Jason Rodriguez. A former employee of Smith Reynolds And Hills Inc , an engineering & architectural firm located at 1000 Legion Pl in Orlando , FL.
Orlando office shooting suspect hunted by police; at least 8 injured
Officials said at least eight people were hurt in a shooting at a downtown office building today and a gunman was on the loose.
Did You Know Prosecutors Can Get Away With Framing You For Murder?
While the reason for this may be reasonable, how many others are in jail, even been executed, because prosecutors are immune from answering, like the rest of us, for their actions? Perhaps it's time to have their offices wired with cameras and mics like police cars that catch dirty cops in the act.
Major Malik Nadal Hasan Kills 12 Soldiers and Wounds 31 at Ft Hood, TX Murder Shooring Spree
Twelve people have been killed and 30 wounded at Ft Hood in Texas in a heinous and murderous shooting spree.
It's a testament to the brilliance of the original Mac mini design that, as far as any consumer is likely to notice, it has barely changed since its inception.
Back from the 'death' at his own funeral
A BRAZILIAN bricklayer reportedly killed in a car crash shocked his mourning family by showing up alive at his funeral.
Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood
Daniel Clark hugs and comforts his wife Rachel Clark outside of the main gate of Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, Thursday, Nov.
GOOG Chief: Silicon Valley's secret is its weather
Silicon Valley has a solid history of 40 years of innovation, it has the best public and private universities plus numerous colleges; and it has the largest venture capital investment community.
Motorola Droid: $188 At Wal-Mart?
This Friday is the day Android fans around the globe have been waiting for. The Motorola Droid is about to launch, and scores of Android fanboys will be lining the streets to get first dibs on their new handsets.
On election anniversary, Obama dismisses polls snub
President Barack Obama has brushed aside a sharp rebuke at the polls on the first anniversary of his historic election, saying his administration had saved the nation from economic ruin.
New York Yankees win World Series
New York's Hideki Matsui shows off his new World Series MVP trophy after the Yankees' clinching victory Wednesday night.
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Intel Hit With Antitrust Suit In NY
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Intel, saying the chipmaker used "bribery and coercion" to prevent computer makers from using rival products that threatened the company's market dominance.
Lessons from Tuesdaya s election
In the wake of Republican victories in off-year elections in Virginia and New Jersey, the GOP appears poised for further gains in next year's mid-term congressional races, while some of the luster has faded from President Barack Obama's landmark election exactly a year ago.
Asus talks up turbo-charged thin'n'light laptops
Asus has outlined the main benefits of Turbo 33 - an overclocking technology it has installed on its new UL netbook series.
AT&T sues Verizon in Ga. over 'map for that' ads
AT&T Inc. is suing Verizon Wireless over its competitor's "There's a Map for That" commercials, saying in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the ads are misleading and amount to deceptive trade practices.
Baldwin and Martin to host the Oscars
It sort of sounds like a huh? but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that next year's Academy Awards will be co-hosted by Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin.
Republicans sweep governor races in New Jersey, Virginia; Democrats win two congressional seats
Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.
What About Bystanders Who Photographed the Richmond Gang Rape?
Some news accounts report that some bystanders "may have even filmed or photographed the attack." Are they criminally liable, someone asked me? Probably yes - for child pornography.
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 is Sony Ericsson's first Android phone, featuring a very large 4" touchscreen display and an 8.1 megapixel camera, plus WiFi, GPS and 3.5G support.
34-year-old Cleveland man accused of attacking pregnant woman and shooting her uncle
Prosecutors say Demetrius Pressley brutally attacked a woman who was 8-months pregnant, as she waited with her toddler son at a Cleveland bus stop.
Barnes and Noble nook stole Spring Design secrets claims ebook lawsuit
Back in the run-up to Barnes and Noble 's launch of their nook ebook reader , hitherto-unheard of Spring Design grabbed some headlines with their Alex dual-display ebook design.
Victims on opposite side of murder share odd bond
For several years, Judy Mason, brother of Dale Wayne Eaton, has been making regular visits to Mary West-Smith's Victims Studies class at the University of Northern Colorado.
The Motorola MILESTONE is the GSM version of the Motorola DROID , and is tipped to be the first Android 2.0 smartphone to be released in Europe.
The Phoenix Coyotes Fight Up a Storm in the Desert
Despite a seasonal low-attendance on Halloween night, all 6,495 fans were in for a real treat after the Coyotes clashed with the Anaheim Ducks.
Why the iPhone Isn't Going Anywhere
Will Verizon ever get the iPhone? It's not likely to happen soon, and the reason doesn't have anything to do with negative ads, mysterious contract expirations or even the competition, says one analyst.
Orange reveal iPhone 3GS UK pricing: free on A 45/mo contract
While we already knew that November 10th was the magic day when UK would-be Apple iPhone 3GS buyers would have a choice of not just O2 but also Orange as their network, until today we didn't know exactly what they'd have to pay.
Java SOS is a set of configurable Java servlets for fast site building, including Forums, Chat, and Calendar servlets, etc.
Game 4: Yanks Beat Phillies 7-4
Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life.
Favre Foils the Packers Again; Vikings 7-1 After 38-26 Win
They booed him, they yelled at him, they treated him like an evil villain from a bad Halloween slasher flick.
Ginn The Dolphinsa Tonic, Edge Jets 30-25
One thing can be said for the Miami Dolphins: they find different ways to score on any given week.
Allison Kilkenny: Government Adviser Fired For Saying Alcohol Is More Dangerous Than Drugs
The Guardian reports that Professor David Nutt, the British government's chief drug adviser, has been fired after claiming that ecstasy and LSD are less dangerous than alcohol.
When Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs stepped onto the field with slightly more than two minutes to play and his team facing a three-point deficit against Temple, the fans inside Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium cheered.
Jeremiah Masoli leads 10th-ranked Oregon to a 47-20 victory over 4th-ranked...
Jeremiah Masoli and Oregon trampled the Southern California Trojans , leaving the kings of the Pac-10 in serious danger of relinquishing the throne they've held for the last seven seasons.
Rockets Haunt Blazers' Halloween
If there's one person I might have underestimated this year, it's not Trevor Ariza or Aaron Brooks.
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