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  • US Congress opens amid wrangling Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:24AMThe new US Congress, with Democratic majorities in both chambers, is set to open even as two Senate seats remain unfilled.
  • Davis to ask voters for one more term Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:24AMSaying he needs one more term to finish up the work on rebuilding the parish after Hurricane Katrina, three-term Parish President Kevin Davis is submitting a bill to the Parish Council that would allow him to put his name on the 2012 ballot.
  • Year in review: a look back at 2008 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:23AMJan. 3 — The Central High School dance team begins its inaugural season after seniors Nicole Lind, Abbey Carey and Ashley Zabel organize support. Rick and Paula Gort and Del and Ken Gallup are new members of the Cologne Lions.
  • Covington mayor looks forward to new year Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:22AMAs Covington Mayor Candace Watkins looks back at 2008, she is also looking forward to the New Year. Among the challenges in 2009 will be weathering the recovery of the economy, although locally it’s been a “so far, so good” situation, she said.
  • Pretrial Hearing In Abortion Case To Resume Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 8:22AMFormer Attorney Phill Kline is expected to testify when a pretrial hearing resumes in a criminal case against abortion provider Dr. George Tiller.
  • Early American Echoes in South Africa? Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:54PMA nasty split within the A.N.C. may be exactly what democracy needs.
  • Centre for Media Freedom seeks justice for Lebanese journalist Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:53PMDOHA: The Doha Center for Media Freedom (DCMF) has expressed concern about the deteriorating working condition of journalists in Lebanon while hailing the role of Ghana’s media in the successful conduct of democratic presidential elections in that country.
  • The Pre-Blame Game Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:53PMAs President Bush fogs up history?s rearview mirror, Barack Obama does have a clean slate. He deserves none of the pre-emptive blame his critics are trying to assign to him.
  • You?re Likable Enough, Gay People Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:53PMBarack Obama?s disingenuous defense of his tone-deaf invitation to the Rev. Rick Warren is an asterisk to the joyous inaugural of our first black president.
  • Governor Blagojevich?s Bombast Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:51PMIf the governor were less narcissistic, he would leave public service so constituents might get beyond the embarrassment of his administration.
  • Wilson Changes Mind on SC Vet Cemetery Land Buy Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:48PMThe Beaufort Gazette reports the Republican now backs buying a 5-acre apartment complex and studying what other land might be available to expand the Civil War era cemetery with nearly 20,000 graves.
  • As parties squabble, J&K readies for better future Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:14PMAfter years of blood and guts, Bandipora heralded the change of mood in the Valley.
  • After a year of shocks prepare for more in 2009 Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:10PMMark Kleinman sticks his neck out to make some bold predictions for 2009.
  • Year in Review: A topical look at the biggest news of 2008 Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:10PMLAS CRUCES — The November election dominated the headlines for much of the year, with both major-party candidates stopping to stump in Las Cruces.
  • Israel kills scores in air strikes on Gaza Strip Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:09PM Israeli warplanes pounded the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing at least 227 people in one of the bloodiest days for the Palestinians in 60 years of conflict with the Jewish state.
  • Palestinians in Canada condemn Israeli attacks in Gaza, urge Ottawa to act Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:08PMCanadians are urging Ottawa to act in the wake of Israeli air strikes targeting security compounds in Gaza that have killed more than 200 people and wounded hundreds of others.
  • Candidates set for upcoming city election Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 5:02PMThe candidates are set for the upcoming Benson City Council election when residents will be reelecting or filling four seats with new members in March, and if needed, the general election in May.
  • Karen Russo, Sac Union Columnist Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 5:02PMSeveral of you have asked for more information about planting a tree in Israel. Again, it’s a popular thing to do, for people all over the world. The ‘tree organizations’ not only plant the tree, but send the person to be honored, or the family of the one being memorialized, a lovely certificate.
  • Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. Announces Special Distribution Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 5:00PM Roberts Realty Investors, Inc. announces that on December 18, 2008, its board of directors declared a distribution of $9,058,000, or $1.56 per share.
  • Bush says he shares blame for negative tone Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:59PMPresident George W. Bush says that he is partly at fault for the bitter tone of discussion in the political world.
  • Kresge to help Lee College fund new theatre arts center Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:59PMComing off the heels of an incredibly tumultuous year, officials at Lee College announced Thursday that they have successfully raised the $584,000 needed to complete construction of the college’s new 57,900 square foot performing arts center.
  • State auditor excited to get healthy kids plan in place Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:56PMAfter Montana voters approved the Healthy Montana Kids Plan by voting in favor of I-155 by a 70-30 percent margin in November, Montana State Auditor John Morrison is excited to get the plan implemented in the state.
  • Lawyer: Ill. governor wiretaps illegally obtained Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:56PMA lawyer for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told state lawmakers Thursday that the federal wiretaps at the heart of the pay-to-play allegations against his client were illegally obtained, and therefore should be kept out of any impeachment proceedings. The...
  • Mass Speaker’s pal indicted on lobbying violations Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 4:56PMThu, Dec 18, 2008 (2:42 p.m.) A close friend of the Massachusetts House speaker was charged Thursday with concealing work as a lobbyist while having direct contact with the speaker _ the first formal charges tying the speaker to allegations he has used his office to help friends.
  • Illinois legislators focus on ousting governor Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 6:48PM(By CHRISTOPHER WILLS, Associated Press Writer) Officially, Illinois lawmakers will gather soon to consider a special election to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate - but it was already clear Sunday that ousting disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich was at the top of many to-do lists. "On a scale of one to 10, impeachment is 25 and everything else is a two," said Rep. Jack Franks, a fellow ...
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-15 00:36 RPT-UPDATE 3-Indonesia cuts fuel prices further to aid economy Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 6:47PMBy Karima Anjani
  • Illinois legislators focus on ousting governor Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 6:46PMOfficially, Illinois lawmakers will gather soon to consider a special election to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate - but it was already clear Sunday that ousting disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich was at the top of many to-do lists. "On a scale of one to 10, impeachment is 25 and everything else is a two," said Rep. Jack Franks, a fellow Democrat from Woodstock. A legislative session ...
  • Illinois legislators focus on ousting governor Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 6:43PMOfficially, Illinois lawmakers will gather soon to consider a special election to replace Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate - but it was already clear Sunday that ousting disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich was at the top of many to-do lists.
  • Top 10 web videos of 2008 Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 8:03AMFey, Christian the Lion top viral videos
  • Shoppers in DC grab Obama gear, from mugs to action figures, for holiday gifts Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 8:02AMWASHINGTON - At the gift shops in Union Station, shelves once stocked with ubiquitous FBI T-shirts and mugs now display all things Barack Obama — apparel, action figures and a jack-in-the-box with the president-elect popping out with a big smile.
  • Illuzzi site can be a bit of a sticky PR web Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 8:00AMWhenever the seamy underside of Western New York politics has been revealed in recent months, it seems that Joseph J. Illuzzi and his Web site are there.
  • Obama merchandise selling big in DC, elsewhere Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 7:59AMImprinted with the Election-Day electoral vote and the message "Change Has Come," the plate also comes with a special certificate. The company behind the Obama plate, Fairfield, N.J.-based TeleBrands Corp., is the same group that sells "As Seen on TV" products such as the PedEgg pedicure device and the Stick Up Bulb.
  • Looking to 2010, Arkansas GOP meets to pick new chair Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 7:54AMLITTLE ROCK—Fresh from gains in last month’s election but still struggling in a Democratic-dominated state, Arkansas Republicans meet Saturday to elect a new party chairman.
  • Moderate polling in Rajender Nagar Assembly constituency Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 7:53AMNew Delhi, Dec 13 : Moderate polling was reported in the Rajendra Nagar Assembly constituency in West Delhi on Saturday afternoon.
  • Protester killed during voting in Indian Kashmir Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 7:48AMSRINAGAR, India (AP) — Voters cast their ballots in the fifth phase of state elections in Indian Kashmir on Saturday as scattered clashes between protesters and government forces left one person dead.
  • INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Orissa Christians fear violent Christmas; Chavez opponents win Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 2:37PMNASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Christians in Orissa state are fearful the Christmas holy days will be marred by violence after Hindu extremists called for a statewide "bandh," a forced shutdown of the entire society, on Dec. 25. Observers say the move could give Hindu extremists a pretext for attacking Christians who publicly celebrate the birth of Christ.
  • Cizik resigns after controversial interview Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 2:37PMWASHINGTON (BP)--Richard Cizik, the chief lobbyist for the National Association of Evangelicals, resigned Dec. 11 following controversial comments about his moral views, including acknowledging that he favors same-sex civil unions.
  • Obama could set pro-life movement back decades Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 2:36PMWASHINGTON (BP)--Faced with a strengthened pro-choice majority in Congress and a new pro-choice president, pro-life groups are gearing up for a political fight to prevent passage of the Freedom of Choice Act, a bill that could set back their cause by decades.
  • The Web is all a Twitter Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 2:36PMFirst you mastered My Space. Then you found Facebook. Now you find yourself tempted by Twitter. You are not alone. More than 3.3 million users worldwide have joined the free micro-blogging site.
  • Greek opposition calls for election after fourth day of riots Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 2:36PM The main opposition party in Greece today called for early elections after accusing the government of failing to protect the country, as it experiences its worst unrest in decades. As hundreds of protesters clashed with police outside the Greek parliament, the Socialist opposition leader, George Papandreou, said Greeks had lost trust in the government as the disorder across the country ...
  • Ah well, if that’s the thin line between life and death… Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 2:36PMA Muslim friend who was returning to his room at the Oberoi Trident on the fateful night of 26/11, and thankfully found himself locked out of the hotel, described the panic that seized him as south Mumbai exploded all around.
  • Women celebrate Herceptin decision Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 11:11AMThe government has kept an election promise to women with breast cancer and says it will finance a year-long course of Herceptin.
  • U.S. political conventions bankrolled by companies now getting bailouts Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 11:11AMWall Street institutions now being bailed out by the government spent millions underwriting the Democratic and Republican party conventions last summer, weeks before coming to Washington begging for multibillion-dollar handouts.
  • Group may seek referendum on Whitman rezoning Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 11:11AMThe Bedford Watch, a non-profit citizens group, may seek a referendum vote to overturn the recent rezoning of the Whitman property.
  • Candidates take out papers for spring elections Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 11:10AMTomah City Council incumbents in four aldermanic districts have taken out papers for re-election along with one challenger.
  • Candidate loses by a single vote Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 4:02PMJAIPUR: A recount was ordered in Nathdwara constituency where Rajasthan Congress president C P Joshi lost the election by a single vote. In the initial counting, Joshi polled 62,215 votes while BJP candidate Kalyan Singh got 62,216 votes.
  • Rude shock for many stalwarts Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 4:02PMBHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh assembly election results yesterday sprang a surprise with many stalwarts of both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress being trounced at the hustings.
  • Congress pips BJP in crucial state elections Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 4:01PMNEW DELHI: In a crucial electoral contest ahead of parliamentary elections early next year, the ruling Congress yesterday bested the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in three out of five states that went to the polls in staggered elections that ended on December 4.
  • BJP ‘paid for ignoring cadres’ Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 4:01PMNEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), feels that ignoring grassroots level workers has proved costly for the party in the Delhi and Rajasthan elections.