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  • Thursday meal helps Iowa Guard families Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:43AMThe 49 members of the Johnston Rotary Club are hoping hundreds of people show up at its barbecue on Thursday so that thousands of Iowa National Guard families can get a helping hand.
  • Leach puts social issues at forefront of campaign Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:42AMThe Des Moines man who gained national attention last year for his support of the killer of a Kansas abortion doctor will challenge a 14-year senator in the November election.
  • Wildfires prompt evacuations in eastern Spain Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:42AMValencia, Spain - Three wildfires raging in the eastern Spanish Valencia province Tuesday prompted the evacuation of several families, emergency sources said.
  • Beach businesses report wide-ranging season Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:41AMBETHANY BEACH -- While Leslie Terner generally hates shopping, she does enjoy doing it at the beach.
  • It’s only rock and reggae but I like it! Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:40AMWHAT has Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards and Denbigh man David Stewart Jones got in common? The answer is they both perform on the new album from reggae genius Lee "Scratch" Perry.
  • Hurricane watch issued for coasts of Mexico, Texas Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:40AMNUEVO LAREDO, Mexico - Mexican authorities urged people to move to shelters while officials in Texas distributed sandbags and warned of flash floods as Tropical Storm Hermine strengthened and headed toward the northwestern Gulf coast on Monday.
  • Heat limits practice Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:39AMWorld-Herald News Service After Lucas Barry was rushed to the Missouri Valley hospital, his temperature hit 107 degrees. When his kidneys started failing, doctors put him on a helicopter to Omaha.
  • Wale, Travie McCoy draw thousands to University Yard Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:38AMNearly 5,000 people crowded University Yard Saturday for Program Board's annual Fall Fest event, making this year's festival one of the largest in recent GW history.
  • Tropic Storm Hermine Crosses Into Texas Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:38AMTropical Storm Hermine rolled into south Texas early Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to an area battered by Hurricane Alex earlier this summer. Hermine made landfall in northeastern Mexico late Monday and crossed into Texas within hours, bringing with it winds of up to 65 mph.
  • This Week in Golf - September 9th through September 12th Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:47PMPGA TOUR - BMW CHAMPIONSHIP, Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont, Illinois - The BMW Championship marks the third round of the PGA Tour playoffs, reserved for the top...
  • High waves knock man off pier into Lake Michigan Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:46PMPolice in Michigan have dive teams searching for a man they believe drowned in Lake Michigan after high waves knocked him off a pier in Ludington.
  • 180,000 expected at Athy ploughing event Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:46PMCATERERS AT the National Ploughing Championships at Carendon, Athy, Co Kildare, expect to use up 6,000 litres of tomato ketchup on the 20 tonnes of burgers on the site from September 21st-23rd.
  • Galway councils warn of water supply cuts Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:46PMTWO GALWAY local authorities have warned of water cuts and low pressure in parts of the city and county due to weather factors.
  • Beacon Bits Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:45PMVol Challenge
  • AWB lifts wheat pool forecast Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:44PMAWB Ltd says drought and weather damage across Europe has helped lift interest for Australian wheat.
  • Once logged in, you can: Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:44PMOur new GolfVite site offers a quick and easy way to socialize and play golf with your friends. You can be part of a new nationwide community with access to golfers locally and around the U.S.
  • Comedians holding their own Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:44PMEVERY year in the Scottish capital, hundreds of thousands of punters attend the world's largest arts festival - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
  • Guatemala death toll at 44 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:43PMSOLOLA (Guatemala) - THE death toll from multiple landslides in Guatemala rose to 44, officials said on Monday as rescuers took advantage of a brief window of good weather to search for victims and survivors. At least 16 people were still missing after a series of landslides, mudslides and wall collapses that followed weeks of heavy rain in the impoverished and mountainous Central American ...
  • Milltown residents say goodbye to the summer sun Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:42PMMILLTOWN — While the dog days of summer might be a distant memory in just a few weeks, many area residents say it’s this year’s record breaking heat waves that they won’t soon forget.
  • Sunny weather sends Labor Day crowds outdoors Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:54AMBeautiful weather is expected again on Monday, meaning lots of people will be spending their labor day outdoors. The state's recreation areas and lakes will be filled with people making the most of the holiday
  • Pregnant Amish woman hurt in Ohio buggy crash dies Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:53AMCLEVELAND (AP) — A pregnant Amish woman injured when an SUV rear-ended her family's buggy in northeast Ohio has died.
  • Traffic woes in 2011: Projects coming in Hanover that could affect Morristown Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:53AMTwo road projects scheduled for implementation in 2011 will likely have a major effect on traffic through Hanover Township and possibly in Morristown, where both roadstravel.
  • Summer's End Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:53AMHealthy recipes for grilling at summers end.
  • Ramirez, Olsen capture big wins Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:49AMIt was a morning filled with surprises as two relatively unknown runners came up with big wins at the Big Island Interscholastic Federation cross country meet Saturday at Waiakea.
  • Guatemala mudslides kill at least 38; 2 buses hit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:46AMNAHUALA, Guatemala (AP) — Torrential rains from a tropical depression caused landslides that have killed at least 38 people in Guatemala — some of them rescuers trying to save people already buried under a wall of mud.
  • Clouds Labor Day afternoon then a big warm up Tuesday Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:46AMClouds have returned to central New York Labor Day afternoon. There may even be a few showers that move across areas north of Syracuse. The clouds are a sign that...
  • Shell in exclusive talks to sell Swedish refinery Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:46AMSt1 negotiating to buy Gothenburg refinery. 7 Sep 2010 3:30 AM
  • What's riding on Mondays game Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:45AMWhen the Boise State Broncos take the field on Monday night against Virginia Tech they'll of course be playing to win -- that much is obvious.  But when you think about it there's a lot more at stake.  If the Broncos win they'll be on the path toward a shot at a BCS National Title game appearance.  Not a for sure National Title shot, but they'll keep the opportunity alive. Boise State is also ...
  • We will miss you Tiffany Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:45AMFOX Toledo News says goodbye to weekend anchor Tiffany Tarpley, who has worked for FOX Toledo News for the past six years.
  • The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child Drownings Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:51AMAs children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season.
  • 6 days, 6 states, 6 peaks Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:51AMA tour of New England's highest peaks requires no supplemental oxygen or porters, just strong legs and a sense of adventure.
  • State needs leadership to keep aerospace dollars flowing Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:50AMArizona can no longer rely on good weather to attract high-paying aerospace jobs, experts say.
  • Coast Guard searches for missing boater in Portsmouth Harbor Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:49AMBy Christopher Girard, Globe Correspondent The Coast Guard is searching for a missing man after finding an abandoned motorboat in the harbor in Portsmouth, N.H. on Friday afternoon. The 18-20-foot vessel was found at 2 p.m. Boat keys, wetsuits,... Coast Guard - Boat - Portsmouth New Hampshire - Motorboat - United States
  • Hurricane Earl makes landfall in Canada Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:49AMEarl roared ashore in Canada's Nova Scotia as a hurricane on Saturday, with winds of up to 120 kilometers (74 miles) per hour, drenching the province with rain, the Canadian Hurricane Centre said.
  • REGION Local talent in the spotlight at Crosswire Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:48AMHomer endorsed by state law enforcement org. The Texas Municipal Police Association Political Action Committee has endorsed state Rep. Mark Homer, D-Paris, in the District 3 race for the Texas House.
  • Blogs Last updated: September 3, 00:35 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:47AMThe Shenandoah Mountain 100, held on Sunday over Labor Day weekend near Harrisonburg, Virginia, will decide the Kenda National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series Champions for 2010. The event has been the finals for this prestigious series in years past and is hosting it again this year.
  • E’ville “steals one” in O’Fallon Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:47AMO’FALLON — When the Edwardsville Tigers knocked the O’Fallon Panthers out of the postseason last year on a 1-0 win in double overtime, Panthers coach Jason Turkington felt his team let the Tigers steal one.
  • MP holds talks after Great North Swim call-off Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:47AMAn MP has held talks with the Environment Agency after a swimming event that would have brought thousands of visitors to Cumbria was called off because of toxic algae.
  • Hurricane Earl Leaves U.S. With A Whimper, Heads To Canada Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:46AMWhat's Your Reaction? YARMOUTH, Mass. — In the end, Hurricane Earl wasn't even as bad as some of the no-name nor'easters that pound New England from time to time.
  • REGION Lamar County grand jury indicts 16 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:18AMA Lamar County grand jury has returned indictments against 16 people, including one for continued sexual abuse of a child. TXU Energy’s disconnect moratorium in effect TXU Energy reminds the public the summer moratorium on disconnects is still in effect and customers can still sign up for this program.
  • Earl weakens but still powerful as it scoots by NC Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:17AMHurricane Earl churned past the North Carolina Outer Banks and its powerful gusts and driving rains were starting to be felt in southeastern Virginia early Friday, the beginning of at least 24 hours of stormy, windy weather along the East Coast.
  • Earl weakens as it scoots by Outer Banks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:17AMBUXTON, N.C. (AP) -- Hurricane Earl churned past the North Carolina Outer Banks and its powerful gusts and driving rains were starting to be felt in southeastern Virginia early Friday, the beginning of at least 24 hours of stormy, windy weather along the East Coast. Residents and officials of North Carolina's barrier islands were waiting for daybreak to see how much damage the storm's winds and ...
  • Earl Sets Sights on New England Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:15AMNew Info: Storm weakens, but is still strong enough to do major damage as it moves toward Long Island, Cape Cod and Nantucket
  • Light crowd attends tailgate for first game of the season Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:15AMWith only 67 minutes left on the countdown clock before the start of the the season’s first football game, Danny Trolz’s first tailgating experience was coming to an end. “I’ve heard that tailgating gets pretty crazy, but I heard last year they had to make it more strict,” the Jackson freshman said. “It’s still fun, I’m still having a good time.”
  • Category 2 Earl lashes North Carolina coast, Fiona turns northward Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:15AMHurricane Earl drenches the North Carolina coast, while Tropical Storm Fiona turns north over 800 miles east of the Central Florida coast.
  • Hurricane Earl weakens as it scoots by US east Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:14AM(AP:BUXTON, North Carolina) A weakened Hurricane Earl churned past North Carolina's Outer Banks and began to lash southeast Virginia early Friday, while two more states along the U.S. East Coast declared states of emergency.
  • Friday's Erie region forecast: Showers, thunderstorms likely Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe National Weather Service reports showers and thunderstorms are likely today. The chance of rain is 70 percent, with most showers occurring in the afternoon.
  • School year gets off to a sizzling start Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:14AMCOLCHESTER — Students who visited Malletts Bay School Nurse Tammy Frieberg this week often felt miraculously better after about 15 minutes. The cure? Possibly something to do with the two air conditioners in her office, one of the few spaces in the school that wasn’t full of hot air.
  • Hurricane Earl weakens as it scoots by US east Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:13AM(AP:BUXTON, North Carolina) A weakened Hurricane Earl churned past North Carolina's Outer Banks and began to hit southeast Virginia early Friday, while two more states along the U.S. East Coast declared states of emergency.
  • Increased Labor Day travel expected Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:31PMSTAMFORD -- Richard Falco said he expects to attend a barbecue somewhere upstate this Labor Day weekend, but his travel plans will rely on what effect Hurricane Earl has on Fairfield County.