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August 2009
Rep. Sensenbrenner says he has prostate cancer (AP)
By admin on August 31, 2009
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Pa.-based memorial car to race in Va. on Sept. 11 (AP)
By 7KLnewsbot on August 31, 2009
AP - A custom-designed racecar bearing the phrase “Always Remember″ was unveiled Monday by NASCAR’s Benny Gordon across from the World Trade Center site.
The Hammer does the hustle (The Yahoo! Newsroom)
By admin on August 31, 2009
The Yahoo! Newsroom - Who knew former Representative Tom DeLay, aka “The Hammer,” had such a sense of humor? Such debonair dancing skills? Such grace under legal pressure?
Judge to consider dates for competency hearing in Smart abduction case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A federal judge on Monday may set a date for a competency hearing for the man charged with the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart.
Roman Catholic bishop cites fatigue, insomnia in abruptly leaving northeastern Pa. diocese
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A Roman Catholic bishop in northeastern says he is stepping down for health reasons. Bishop Joseph..
Renegade ex-Rep. Traficant out of prison on Wednesday, faces uneven welcome home in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, (AP) — Renegade ex-congressman , who delighted in references and polyester suits, is to be released Wednesday from a federal prison in after serving seven years for corruption. The longtime Democratic lawmaker, now 68, will return to a hometown that has ample evidence of the federal aid he landed, including a highway, second federal courthouse and an arena. Still, he could face an uneven welcome in a city with a corrupt reputation but a new generation of leaders, including a young mayor and Traficant’s congressional successor.
Fla. man accused of illegally supplying Afghans with Chinese-made ammo reaches plea deal
MIAMI (AP) — A man accused in a scheme to illegally ship nearly $300 million in Chinese-made ammunition to the Afghan…
US ‘disappointed’ after WTO backs Brazil in cotton dispute (AFP)
By 7KLnewsbot on August 31, 2009
AFP - The United States voiced disappointment Monday over a WTO decision allowing Brazil to retaliate against American cotton subsidies and relief it gave the South American nation less than it sought.
Kiwi Henderson wins Tour of Spain third stage (AFP)
By 7KLnewsbot on August 31, 2009
AFP - New Zealander Greg Henderson of Team Columbia claimed his first victory from a major three-week race when he dominated a bunch sprint to win stage three of the Tour of Spain here on Monday.
Code Pink gives props to town hallers (Politico)
By admin on August 31, 2009
Politico - When it comes to policy, Code Pink and the individuals yelling at town halls couldn′t be more different.