Saskatchewan probes diversion of money from scholarship fund at First Nations UniversityMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMSaskatchewan Advanced Education Minister Rob Norris has asked the province’s justice ministry to investigate what he called the 'unacceptable' use of nearly $400,000 drained from a scholarship fund at the First Nations University of Canada
Budget Boogeyman Stalks New York’s Summer CampsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:46PMA job as a summer camp counselor opened doors for Christopher Rivera, but the state is pulling its financing for the program that made that job possible.
Rise Across Texas coming to KerrvilleMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:43PMThe Rise Across Texas Challenge, a bike ride across the state of Texas from Orange to Presidio to raise money for the Rise Schools of Texas, will be in Kerrville on Thursday.
Bill Would Block NFL SubsidiesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:41PMUnder new legislation introduced by a San Diego lawmaker, NFL teams in California will no longer be allowed to receive future public subsidies if the NFL refuses to give up on its television blackout policy.
Missing fishermen 'always on the water'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:40PMJAMES CITY — Rob Haden described Arthur Brooks, his 78-year-old grandfather, as “always on the water.”
Wenger: Let's make historyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:40PMARSENE WENGER has urged his team to write themselves into Arsenal folklore
Villar statistically tied with Noynoy, new SWS survey showsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:39PMPresidential aspirants Senators Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III and Manuel Villar Jr. continued to engage in a neck and neck race, with the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll showing the two to be statistically tied two months before the May 10 elections.
Mitchell Leads LSU over Georgia 50-48Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:54PMTasmin Mitchell has been LSU's best player all year long and did what he could to ensure he'd go out a winner in his final home game.
NHL: Toronto 2, Ottawa 1 (SO)Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:53PMOTTAWA, March 6 (UPI) -- Phil Kessel got the shootout game-winner as well as Toronto's only regulation goal, pacing the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over Ottawa Saturday.
Bruins trip up IslandersSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:51PMMarc Savard scored in the second period and Tim Thomas made 37 saves to lead Boston past the New York Islanders 3-2 on Saturday in the opener of the Bruins’ season-high seven-game road trip.
Just one job now for ex-Va. Gov. Kaine — Dem chiefSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:50PMTim Kaine spent President Barack Obama's first year in office pulling double duty as Virginia's governor and the Democratic National Committee chairman — and weathering criticism that he was an ineffective, absent party leader.
Iowa State edges No. 5 Kansas State in overtimeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:47PMDiante Garrett scored five points in overtime and Iowa State stunned No. 5 Kansas State 85-82 on Saturday, snapping a 21-game losing streak to ranked teams.
Majok A Factor Off The BenchSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:40PM— Ater Majok scored UConn's first basket Saturday, banking in a hook shot. A few minutes later, he made a nice pass to Kemba Walker for a layup that beat the shot clock.
ATF toy gun seizure: was it justified?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:25PMCORNELIUS, Ore. - The buzz has only gotten louder over government agents seizing a batch of toy guns from a local business owner, so we're attempting to bring more light to the subject.
Football: Jets aim to hold firmFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:22PMNewcastle assistant coach Mark Jones has nominated the first half hour of play as crucial for the Jets in the do-or-die Hyundai A-League minor semi-final against the Phoenix in Wellington on Sunday.
Rio Grande fire company rescues man from mud, but must leave boots behindFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:19PMMIDDLE TOWNSHIP — Pumps didn’t work. Excavation didn’t work. In a bizarre rescue case Friday afternoon in Rio Grande, the final solution turned out to be pulling a man right out of his boots.
Germany escape with a 4-3 win against ArgentinaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:18PMBy Avishek Roy, New Delhi, March 5 : Defending champions Germany survived a scare from lowly Argentina before pulling off a thrilling 4-3 win in a Pool A match of the Hockey World Cup here Thursday.
Tigers crush Lewiston, punch ticket to stateFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:17PMLINCOLN – Speed kills. The East Butler Tiger girls basketball team killed the Lewiston Tigers with speed over the final three quarters while pulling away for the 64-34 win in the Class D1-1 final at Nebraska Wesleyan University on Feb. 26.
No. 21 Ohio State Tops Women's Tennis in Conference Play, 7-0Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:15PMUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; - In its second Big Ten match of the season, the Penn State women's tennis team (2-8, 0-2 Big Ten) fell to No. 21 Ohio State (12-3, 1-0 Big Ten) today, 7-0. The Nittany Lions are back on the court tomorrow for a home match against Temple at 2 p.m. at the Indoor Tennis Center.
Police: USVI senator tried to strangle girlfriendFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:14PMA prominent territorial senator was charged Friday with pulling a gun on a 19-year-old woman and trying to strangle her.
Sir Alex Ferguson accuses Wayne Rooney of jeopardising United's seasonFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:14PMManchester United 's increased reliance on Wayne Rooney after Michael Owen was ruled out for the season has led to Sir Alex Ferguson clashing with the Premier League 's leading scorer.
Singapore, shippers raise security over Malacca threatFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:16AMSINGAPORE, March 5 (Reuters) - Singapore raised alert levels on Friday in the Asian financial centre and beefed up security at its airport and new casinos after a warning by its navy of possible attacks on oil tankers in a key shipping lane.
Cabby accused of overchargingFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:16AMA CAB driver allegedly charged a passenger a flat $20 fare for a trip from a hotel in Marine Parade to Changi Airport and did not turn on his meter. By doing so, Lee Ngiap Han, 55, contravened road traffic rules pertaining to the conduct of taxi drivers. He had overcharged by $9.40 and failed to have a taximeter in operation when on hire.
BASEBALL PREVIEW: Capsule look at local teamsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:10AMAmong DeKalb County high school baseball teams, Fyffe and Crossville have been two of the fastest starters this season. The Red Devils claimed the championship of an early-bird tournament at Pisgah last weekend, while Crossville took runner-up honors in the Tri-County Tournament.
Herald ScotlandFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:06AMThe Cheapside Street disaster saw 14 firemen and five Glasgow Salvage Corps members killed when a fire at an Anderston whisky warehouse igited into a ferocious explosion.
East Side shooting range plan withdrawnFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:04AMFacing heavy neighborhood opposition, a developer has canceled plans for a shooting range inside a former appliance store on the East Side.
Spartans squeak by Penn StateFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:02AMEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State still has a shot at sharing the Big Ten title. Barely.
Top-ranked Heelan knocks out Cyclone girls, 58-42Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:02AMDENISON -- Sioux City Heelan showed why it was ranked number one Tuesday night, but not without a fight from the Harlan Community Cyclones.
Is IT a profit center or a cost center? Who cares?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:58AMThere are several recurring debates in the IT management community. Most of us have read articles or perhaps engaged in debates over topics like IT "alignment," the best way to implement an ERP, and that old favorite argument of whether IT should be a profit center or a cost center.
Top Dawgs predict Oscar winnersFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:57AMEditor's Note: The Reflector asked Rhonda Keenum, Hannah Rogers, Thomas Sellers, Melissa Smith and Johnson Thomasson to give their Oscar winner predictions. Rhonda Keenum MSU First Lady Best Film: "Avatar" Mark and I have seen two movies this year - you guessed it - one of those was "Avatar!" There's no denying that once one straps on the 3-D glases; "Avatar" becomes a sensory experience that ...
'American Idol' Consolidates Singers' Twitter, Facebook AccountsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:23PM"American Idol" has consolidated the singers' Twitter and Facebook accounts. Instead of individual pages, all the contestants will communicate with their fans through one season-nine account.
Fanning's shock Quicksilver eliminationWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:22PMIn a sensational upset, reigning world champion Mick Fanning has been eliminated from the Quiksilver Pro.
Beverly Hospital doctors and nurses head for HaitiWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:20PMA group of local doctors and nurses, several affiliated with Beverly Hospital, are leaving on Saturday for a medical mission to Haiti. Four surgeons, two anesthesiologists, an operating room nurse and a pediatric nurse will work at a hospital that managed to survive the earthquake that hit Haiti in January.
Stakeout Leads To Arrest In Thefts, Police SayWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:19PMOmaha detectives said old-fashioned police work and a little bit of luck came together Wednesday morning when they caught a man suspected in numerous vehicle thefts around the metro.
UPDATE: Two charged in $22,000 Bridgewater marijuana bustWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:19PMBRIDGEWATER — Two men were remanded to the Somerset County Jail after they were arrested Tuesday and $22,000 worth of marijuana was seized following a monthlong investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office and the Bridgewater Police Department.
Assault Victim Describes Attack That Ended In Police ShootingWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:18PMAfter a terrifying ordeal, a Tulsa woman says she would not be alive to share her story had it not been for the brave actions of two Tulsa police officers. Tulsa Police Officer Shoots, Kills Domestic Violence Suspect | Tulsa Police Officers, Victim Identified In Fatal Shooting
Pietersen's woes: We need to talk about KevinWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:16PMHe is the topic of conversation at the heart of the England team. People cannot stop talking about him and the subject of his form will not disappear until and unless the old Kevin comes back. Kevin Pietersen, for it is he, has been granted some breathing space. England have won the first two one-day internationals in Bangladesh and in the second two nights ago a new star announced himself in ...
Fanning's shock Quicksilver eliminationWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:16PMIn a sensational upset, reigning world champion Mick Fanning has been eliminated from the Quicksilver Pro at his home break of Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast by Sydney's Kai Otton.
How to wear leggingsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:14PMRather than being a layering piece, leggings have become the main event and work well with any look.
A look at global economic developmentsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:33PMBy The Associated Press A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday:
Winter Weather Perfect for Sled DogsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:33PMAnd finally this midday: This season's cold winter and heavy snow in L read more
SUV Into East Texas RestaurantTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:32PMAn SUV slams into a restaurant in south Tyler this morning.
Chile earthquake may have shortened Earth's dayTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:31PMEarth's days may have gotten a little bit shorter since the massive earthquake in Chile, but don't feel bad if you haven't noticed.