Source: Metro News
Bad news for American writers hoping for a Nobel Prize next week: The top member of the award jury believes the United States is too “insular” and “ignorant” to compete with Europe when it comes to great writing.
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When Russian bombers approach American airspace and U.S. Air Force fighters are scrambled, Sarah Palin’s phone doesn’t ring.
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Rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are teaming up for their first joint concert to benefit Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
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At least 168 people were killed and 100 injured when thousands of pilgrims stampeded Tuesday at a Hindu temple in the historic town of Jodhpur in western India, officials said.
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Source: Nashville City Paper - Latest News
The initial estimated net savings from the rezoning plan passed by Metro’s school board in July will be less than originally anticipated, it was announced at a special work session on Tuesday.
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Source: Nashville City Paper - Latest News
Architects and planners working on a “vision” for the new convention center and the area around it presented the idea of creating a new roundabout to help spur additional development along with making Fifth Avenue a two-way street.
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Source: Nashville City Paper - Latest News
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Source: L.A. Now
Here’s one less movie tie-in for Focus Features, which will soon release a biopic on gay activist/San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk. Activists wanted to honor Milk, but the governor didn’t agree, according to AP:
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bill that would have made the birthday of gay political icon Harvey Milk [...]
Source: SFGate: Bay Area News Stories
A federal appeals court upheld San Francisco’s pioneering health coverage program today, saying the city has the legal authority to require employers to help pay for health care for uninsured workers and residents. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…
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Source: SFGate: Bay Area News Stories
RESULTS: DAY 1 Conflicting signs in S.F.: Like a scene from “Alice in Wonderland,” the street signs were surreal, illogical and somewhat comical. At the southeast corner of Portola Drive and Evelyn Way, pedestrians wanting to cross to Portola’s northern side…
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Source: SFGate: Bay Area News Stories
A San Francisco jury convicted a 35-year-old man of second-degree murder Tuesday for the stabbing death of his former girlfriend, a case that highlighted breakdowns in the city’s enforcement of domestic violence laws and became a rallying cry for victims’…
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Source: Chicago Sun-Times :: News ::
Midway Airport would become the nation’s first privately-run major commercial airport and stay that way for 99 years, under a blockbuster $2.5 billion deal announced Tuesday that will create a windfall to shore up city pensions and rebuild Chicago’s aging infrastructure.
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Source: chicagotribune.com - Local news
The star of Chicago Police Officer Richard M. Francis, who was shot and killed in the line of duty while struggling with a woman on the city’s North Side in July, was retired during a ceremony today.
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Source: Metro News
A hooded robber surprised an armored truck security guard in Manhattan Tuesday morning, swiping her gun before dashing off with about $300,000, police sources said.
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Source: chicagotribune.com - Local news
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Source: chicagotribune.com - Local news
One day after Grace Ligon received her brand new, $24,000 custom-made wheelchair in March, it began breaking down.
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Source: chicagotribune.com - Local news
Concrete magnate Ozinga says he regrets aiding Blagojevich, denies any ethics violation
Republican congressional candidate Martin Ozinga III said Monday that he donated $10,000 to Democratic Gov. Rod [...]
Source: Metro News
A hooded robber surprised an armored truck security guard in Manhattan Tuesday morning, swiping her gun before dashing off with about $300,000, police sources said.
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Source: The Orange County Register - Local news
Energy upgrades to Riddle family intended to encourage other residents to go more green.
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