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Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
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Jan 05, 2009 ...2030 BC-BKN--Pistons-Clippers, 3rd Ld-Writethru,0945 Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87 Eds: Pistons 88, Clippers 87. Optional. AP Photo LAS103 sptd/rfreeman LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Allen Iverson was having one of his ...
Kaine to take over as DNC chairman
Jan 05, 2009; ... President-elect Barack Obama has selected Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, two Democrats said Sunday. The officials spoke to The Associated Press on a condition of anonymity because the decision had not yet been officially announced ....
Eagles fly past Vikings with 26-14 playoff victory
Jan 05, 2009; ... All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota ...
Abandoned boy leads Ohio police to slain mother
Jan 05, 2009 ... Authorities searched Sunday for a gunman who killed a woman at her home and then abandoned her 4-year-old son at a highway rest stop. A Maryland couple found the boy on Friday, wandering around a rest area along Interstate 70 in central Ohio. The travelers, Mike and Judith ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Schumer: Senate should seat Minn. Dem. Al Franken
Jan 05, 2009; ... New York Sen. Charles Schumer says Democrat Al Franken should be seated in the Senate as soon as possible after it convenes Tuesday. Schumer, the former head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, said in a statement Sunday that it's clear Franken has won the election for ...
AP Top News at 8:05 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, ...
Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary
Jan 05, 2009; ... New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Sunday he would drop his effort to become commerce secretary in the Obama administration, as a federal investigation into a state contract awarded to his political donors became a growing threat to his nomination. Richardson insisted he would be ...
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Jan 05, 2009 ...2030 BC-BKN--Pistons-Clippers, 3rd Ld-Writethru,0945 Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87 Eds: Pistons 88, Clippers 87. Optional. AP Photo LAS103 sptd/rfreeman LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Allen Iverson was having one of his ...
Sunday's Sports Scoreboard
Jan 05, 2009; ... All Times Eastern National Football League Playoffs Baltimore 27, Miami 9F Philadelphia 23, Minnesota 14-4 ...
AP Top News at 8:02 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Black ministers support Burris in Chicago
Jan 05, 2009 ... Dozens of clergy members have gathered in Chicago to show their support for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's controversial Senate appointee Roland Burris as he readies to leave for Washington. About 60 ministers met at a church on Sunday evening, called together by Democratic Rep ....
Browns to interview Ravens exec
Jan 05, 2009; ... Browns owner Randy Lerner will interview Baltimore director of pro personnel George Kokinis for the club's general manager position, a meeting that could clear the way for Cleveland to hire fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini. The Browns received permission to speak with Kokinis ...
AP Top News at 7:20 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MIAMI (AP) _ The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it. The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won 27-9 ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Rolston's OT power-play goal gives Devils win
Jan 05, 2009; ... Brian Rolston scored a power-play goal 1:43 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 victory over the slumping Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. Jamie Langenbrunner forced the overtime for New Jersey with a power-play goal with 3:40 left in regulation. Defenseman Johnny Oduya ...
Dolphins owner: Parcells plans to stay
Jan 05, 2009 ... Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga says Bill Parcells is staying with Miami. Huizenga said Parcells has decided to stay for another season after the team's playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Parcells' contract allows him to leave and still receive the $9-12 million ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Rolston's OT power-play goal gives Devils win
Jan 05, 2009; ... Brian Rolston scored a power-play goal 1:43 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 victory over the slumping Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. Jamie Langenbrunner forced the overtime for New Jersey with a power-play goal with 3:40 left in regulation. Defenseman Johnny Oduya ...
Obama arrives in Washington area
Jan 05, 2009; ... President-elect Barack Obama landed in the Washington area Sunday evening, setting up the final march toward his Jan. 20 inauguration. Obama landed hours after his pick for commerce secretary, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, took his name out of the running amid a federal grand jury ...
Obama arrives in Washington area
Jan 05, 2009; ... President-elect Barack Obama has landed in the Washington area, setting up a final march toward his Jan. 20 inauguration. Obama landed Sunday evening at Andrews Air Force Base before heading for his temporary home at the Hay-Adams Hotel across from the White House. His wife and two ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Obama arrives in Washington area
Jan 05, 2009; ... President-elect Barack Obama landed in the Washington area Sunday evening, setting up the final march toward his Jan. 20 inauguration. Obama landed hours after his pick for commerce secretary, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, took his name out of the running amid a federal grand jury ...
Police: Suicide attack kills 7 in Pakistan
Jan 05, 2009; ... A suicide bomber attacked police in northwest Pakistan as they rushed to treat civilians injured by an earlier explosion, killing seven people and wounding at least 25 others, said a police official. The bomber attacked police Sunday while they were investigating a minor blast in the ...
Gazprom toughens position in Ukraine gas dispute
Jan 05, 2009; ... Russia's state-controlled gas company said it is increasing the price it wants Ukraine to pay for natural gas, hardening its position in a dispute that has decreased supplies to Europe. Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said Sunday that the company wanted $450 per 1,000 cubic meters, up from ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Browns to interview Ravens exec
Jan 05, 2009; ... Browns owner Randy Lerner will interview Baltimore's director of pro personnel George Kokinis for the club's general manager position, a meeting that could clear the way for Cleveland to hire fired New York Jets coach Eric Mangini. The Browns received permission to speak with Kokinis ...
Rolston's OT power-play goal gives Devils win
Jan 05, 2009; ... Brian Rolston scored a power-play goal 1:43 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 victory over the slumping Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. Jamie Langenbrunner forced the overtime for New Jersey with a power-play goal with 3:40 left in regulation. Defenseman Johnny Oduya ...
Richardson's public life imperfect but resilient
Jan 05, 2009; ... When he ran for president, Bill Richardson touted more than an adventurous style and impressive resume. He was the guy who embraced flaws as a strength, the one who said the American people "don't want blow-dried candidates with perfection." A federal grand jury ...
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Jan 05, 2009 ...2030 BC-BKN--Pistons-Clippers, 3rd Ld-Writethru,0945 Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87 Eds: Pistons 88, Clippers 87. Optional. AP Photo LAS103 sptd/rfreeman LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Allen Iverson was having one of his ...
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,221
Jan 05, 2009; ... As of Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at least 4,221 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians killed in action. At least 3,400 military personnel died as a result of ...
Eagles fly past Vikings with 26-14 playoff victory
Jan 05, 2009; ... All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota ...
AP Top News at 8:10 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, ...
AP Top News at 7:00 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MIAMI (AP) _ The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it. The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won 27-9 ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Authorities: Upstate NY house fire kills 8
Jan 05, 2009 ... Authorities say an early morning house fire in upstate New York killed eight people, including children. Oswego County Sheriff Reuel Todd says one person escaped the early Sunday morning fire in Richland, 37 miles north of Syracuse. He says the eight killed were apparently related, ...
Female bomber at Shiite shrine in Baghdad kills 38
Jan 05, 2009; ... A woman hiding among Iranian pilgrims with a bomb strapped under her black robe killed more than three dozen people Sunday outside a Baghdad mosque during ceremonies commemorating the death of one of Shiite Islam's most revered saints. The suicide attack, the most recent in a series ...
New Hampshire beats Santa Clara 58-54
Jan 05, 2009 ... Alvin Abreu scored a career-high 28 points, lifting the University of New Hampshire to a 58-54 victory over Santa Clara on Sunday. Abreu had a career-high seven 3-pointers and was perfect from behind the arc, setting a school record for most treys in a game without a miss. ...
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Jan 05, 2009 ...2030 BC-BKN--Pistons-Clippers, 3rd Ld-Writethru,0945 Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87 Eds: Pistons 88, Clippers 87. Optional. AP Photo LAS103 sptd/rfreeman LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Allen Iverson was having one of his ...
Obama arrives in DC area 2 weeks before inaugural
Jan 05, 2009; ... President-elect Barack Obama landed in the Washington area Sunday evening, setting up the final march toward his Jan. 20 inauguration. Obama landed hours after his pick for commerce secretary, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, took his name out of the running amid a federal grand jury ...
Boston College stuns No. 1 North Carolina 85-78
Jan 05, 2009; ... Tyrese Rice and Boston College put an end to all that talk of whether No. 1 North Carolina could go unbeaten. Rice scored 25 points in his second straight big game against the Tar Heels to help the Eagles stun North Carolina 85-78 on Sunday, likely ending its run atop the early season ...
Obama arrives in Washington area
Jan 05, 2009; ... President-elect Barack Obama landed in the Washington area Sunday evening, setting up the final march toward his Jan. 20 inauguration. Obama landed hours after his pick for commerce secretary, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, took his name out of the running amid a federal grand jury ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
Israeli troops and tanks slice deep into Gaza
Jan 05, 2009; ... Thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships surrounded Gaza's largest city and fought militants at close range Sunday, the first full day of an overwhelming ground offensive in the coastal territory. Israel said it has inflicted a heavy blow against Hamas as it ...
AP Top News at 8:00 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MIAMI (AP) _ The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it. The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won 27-9 ...
No. 18 Louisville beats Kentucky 74-71
Jan 05, 2009; ... Edgar Sosa is finally out of Rick Pitino's doghouse. The much-maligned Louisville point guard hit a 30-footer with 2.8 seconds remaining to give the 18th-ranked Cardinals a 74-71 victory over archrival Kentucky on Sunday. Sosa finished with 18 points, Terrence Williams had ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
AP Top News at 7:40 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MIAMI (AP) _ The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it. The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won 27-9 ...
AP Top News at 8:00 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MIAMI (AP) _ The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it. The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won 27-9 ...
Kaine to take over as DNC chairman
Jan 05, 2009; ... Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is set to become the next chairman of the Democratic Party. Two Democratic officials said Sunday that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen the governor to take over the Democratic National Committee. The officials spoke to The Associated Press on ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
AP Top News at 7:36 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MIAMI (AP) _ The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it. The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won 27-9 ...
Eagles fly past Vikings with 26-14 playoff victory
Jan 05, 2009; ... All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota ...
AP Top News at 7:15 p.m. EST
Jan 05, 2009 ... MIAMI (AP) _ The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it. The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won 27-9 ...
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Jan 05, 2009 ...2030 BC-BKN--Pistons-Clippers, 3rd Ld-Writethru,0945 Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87 Eds: Pistons 88, Clippers 87. Optional. AP Photo LAS103 sptd/rfreeman LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Allen Iverson was having one of his ...
St. Louis leads Lightning past Thrashers
Jan 05, 2009 ... Martin St. Louis scored twice, and Mike Smith made 27 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning move out of last place in the Southeast Division with a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday night. Tampa Bay (11-18-10) has 32 points, one more than Atlanta (13-22-5). ...
Eagles fly past Vikings with 26-14 playoff victory
Jan 05, 2009; ... All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota ...
Sunday's Sports Scoreboard
Jan 05, 2009; ... All Times Eastern National Football League Playoffs Baltimore 27, Miami 9F Philadelphia 16, Minnesota 14-4 ...
Prince, Stuckey lead Pistons over Clippers 88-87
Jan 05, 2009 ... Allen Iverson was having one of his worst shooting games, so the last thing the Los Angeles Clippers wanted to do was help him out. Iverson got some timely assistance from Al Thornton, who was called for goaltending by referee Tommy Nunez Jr. after swatting away a driving scoop shot ...
St. Louis leads Lightning past Thrashers
Jan 05, 2009 ... Martin St. Louis scored twice, and Mike Smith made 27 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning move out of last place in the Southeast Division with a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday night. Tampa Bay (11-18-10) has 32 points, one more than ...
Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary
Jan 05, 2009; ... New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson abandoned his nomination to become commerce secretary under pressure of a grand jury investigation into a state contract awarded to his political donors _ an investigation that threatened to embarrass President-elect Barack Obama. Richardson insisted he ...