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McMaster opposes Rex's cigarettes plan
| A leading Republican candidate for governor said Monday he would not support raising South Carolina's cigarette tax - the nation's lowest - under any conditions. | Attorney General Henry McMaster, s... (photo: WN / Trigedia)
The State
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas. Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for Murray, says the doctor is returning to work at his Houston clinic on Monday Nov. 23, 2009.
Entertainment   Guilty   Justice   Photos   US  
Jackson doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter
Los Angeles: Michael Jackson's doctor on Monday pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the sudden death of the pop star last year from a lethal cocktail of drugs. | Dr Conrad Murray, who ha... (photo: AP / Isaac Brekken)
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A wintry snow scene in Piedmont Park in en:Atlanta, Wintry weather drives energy prices higher
| NEW YORK - Energy prices climbed today as another winter storm was expected to dump even more snow on the East Coast. | Already, parts of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington are blankete... (photo: GFDL / File Upload Bot) Houston Chronicle
Energy   Photos   Prices   Weather   Wintry  
Abortion Advocates push abortion-rights license plate in Va
| Activists are pushing a "Trust Women/Respect Choice" license plate in Virginia, which would become only the fourth state to offer a pro-choice plate and the first to require legislative approval for... (photo: Charlie / Charlie) The Press Democrat
Abortion   Activists   License   Photos   Rights  
Top Stories
Reds - Valentine Celebration - Love The crimson tide: I see red people, hearts, flowers
| Do you have visions of Valentine’s Day dancing in your head? Is it giving you a migraine? | Valentine's Day  originally started as the simple trading of love... (photo: WN / sweet) The Examiner
People   Photos   Red   Trading   Valentine  
Books - Library - Education Santa Cruz Public Libraries wishlist can help you give what they need
| Santa Cruz Public Libraries seek input from county residents on the future of the library Aptos teen Michelle Zheng sells flowers for a good cause Santa Cruz Public Lib... (photo: WN / sweet) The Examiner
Books   Library   Photos   Santa   Teen  
ag2  Carrie Underwood, American Idol 4 winner performing at Sunfest in West Palm Beach, Florida on May 4, 2006.  Underwood gained a recording contract with Arista Records and released her first single Inside Your Heaven on June 14, 2005. Entertain Business Clients Traveling to Fargo - Concerts: Carrie Underwood, Bon Jovi and more
| Carrie Underwood coming to the Fargodome in Fargo June 17 Fargodome/Carrie Underwood Management If you like this ... Fargo Business Hotels Series: Luxury in Fargo View ... (photo: WN / aruna) The Examiner
Business   Celebrity   Entertainment   Music   Photos  
Armed security personnel wait outside the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. Black-clad Indian commandoes raided two luxury hotels to try to free hostages Thursday, and explosions and gunshots shook India's financial capital a day after suspected Muslim militants killed peo Officials: 2 suffered gunshot wounds to head
Comments ORLANDO, Fla. (Map, News) - Authorities say a man and a woman suffered gunshot wounds to the head at a technology park near the University of Central Florida. | ... (photo: AP / Gurinder Osan) The Examiner
Gunshot   Officials   Photos   Victims   Woman  
Google Spain's Telefonica may charge Internet search engines like Google for network bandwidth
| MADRID - Spanish telecoms operator Telefonica says it is considering charging Internet search companies like Google and Yahoo for network use. | Speaking Monday at a pr... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) Star Tribune
Google   Internet   Photos   Spain   Technology  
President Barack Obama speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, after the Senate passed the health care reform bill. GOP cool to Obama call for two-party health talks
| CHARLES BABINGTON | The Associated Press | WASHINGTON - Republicans gave a chilly reception Monday to President Barack Obama's invitation to discuss health care in a bi... (photo: AP / Evan Vucci) Philadelphia Daily News
Democrats   Health   Photos   US   Whitehouse  
Soft Drinks - Soda - Beverage Beverage industry douses tax on soft drinks
| WASHINGTON - Employing a broad-based lobbying effort, the soft drink industry has smothered a plan to tax sugared beverages - a plan advocates said would have reduced o... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) Houston Chronicle
Beverages   Health   Photos   Softdrinks   Taxes  
Baby - Premature Baby Birth planning leads to surprising increase in premature births
| The rising trend of expectant mothers being involved in every aspect of planning their births has had an unintended consequence - a rise in pre-term deliveries. | "It n... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) The News & Observer
Health   Photos   Science   Society   Women  
Softdrinks  -  Sugary Drinks School ban on junk food urged
WASHINGTON - The Obama Administration will begin a drive this week to expel Pepsi, French fries, and Snickers bars from the nation's schools in hopes of reducing the numb... (photo: WN / Trigedia) Toledo Blade
Children   Obesity   Photos   Schools   Washington  
President-elect Barack Obama, right, with Budget Director-designate Peter Orszag, left, and Deputy Budget Director-designate Rob Nabors, center, gestures during a news conference, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 in Chicago. Clinton-era health aides push to save Obama's plan
| WASHINGTON-Shock and awe. That's what survivors of the Clinton-era health care collapse are feeling as President Barack Obama's overhaul legislation wobbles in Congress... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Boston Globe
Congress   Health   Photos   President   Washington  
New York Boston
McCain, Facing G.O.P. Foe in Primary, Tilts to the Right
The Venting of Gas From Pipes Has Been Fatal in the Past
U.S. Asks Kerik's Judge to Send a Stern Message
What to Do With Senator and Slasher?
Actress Drew Barrymore looks on during the announcement of a commitment regarding the improvement of food and nutrition for schoolchildren in developing countries after the opening plenary at the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting, Thursday, Sept 25, 2008, in New York.
Drew Barrymore in car prang with photographer
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Boston College Beats Boston U. For Beanpot Title
Stumbling Celtics insist their problems can be solved
NY man arrested in death of woman found in Conn.
Nighttime Antrim blaze disrupts power
 New Jersey Nets´ Vince Carter, right, looks to make a move as he is guarded by Memphis Grizzlies
Magic use 19-0 burst in 3rd to top Celtics 96-89
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Chicago Detroit
Krzysztof Krol joins Chicago for preseason training
Loyola of Chicago 47, Butler 62
Woman Found Guilty Of Extortion For Planting Rat In Food
$9 Million In Marijuana Found In West Suburban Warehouse
Toyota Auris 2010
Toyota's once-golden resale value gets dented
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Stream of bad news takes toll on Toyota
Michigan: Security Is Breached at Detroit Airport
Man arrested after Detroit airport security breach
Detroit Seniors Head Up Homeless Aid
Child - Girl - Watching TV
Children who watch television more likely to be overweight
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Las Vegas Los Angeles
Dr Conrad Murray charged over Michael Jackson death
Key dates after Michael Jackson's death - Chrono
Dr. Conrad Murray`s inmate information
MJ's physician charged with manslaughter
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas. Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for Murray, says the doctor is returning to work at his Houston clinic on Monday Nov. 23, 2009.
Jackson doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter
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Dr Conrad Murray charged over Michael Jackson death
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
Lombardi's 2 goals help Coyotes rout Oilers 6-1
Murray pleads 'not guilty' in Jackson's death
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2009 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray, a physician for the late pop star Michael Jackson, appears at a child support hearing at Clark County Family Court in Las Vegas. Edward Chernoff, a lawyer for Murray, says the doctor is returning to work at his Houston clinic on Monday Nov. 23, 2009.
Jackson doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter
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San Diego San Francisco
Drivers, cars are ill-equipped when panic sets in
Mexico arrests 2 reputed leaders of Tijuana gang
Payton's Winding Path
Colts' Approach Leaves Room for Second-Guesses
In this handout photo from Sony Online Entertainment, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling smiles as he attempts to slay the dragon Hurricannus while enjoying his other favorite past time, online video game EverQuest II,  jsa1
Sony Online Entertainment's Free Realms Hits 8M Users
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Intel, IBM roll out new chips for computer networks
Santa Clara To Discuss Wording Of Stadium Measure
U.N. Climate Panel and Chief Face Credibility Siege
Lawyers Back Creating New Immigration Courts
Argentina's Lionel Messi speaks during a press conference prior to the FIFA World Player Gala 2009 at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Dec. 21, 2009
A Star Abroad Burns Out at Home
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