Spectacle brews as porn star may take on La. senator rebounding from prostitution scandalBATON ROUGE, La. — Stormy Daniels strode onstage at a downtown Baton Rouge restaurant in a tight black blouse with a plunging neckline and a knee-length skirt in the popular purple of Louisiana State University. She introduced herself with a warning. 7 ACORN workers charged with voter registration irregularities in Pa.PITTSBURGH — Seven Pittsburgh-area ACORN workers were charged with falsifying voter registration forms, with six accused of doing so to meet the group’s alleged quota system before last year’s general election. Countries meet to consider measures making ship recycling more green, humaneSINGAPORE — When it comes to jobs that workers in rich Western countries don’t want, there are few more dirty and dangerous than scrapping the world’s freighters, luxury liners and oil tankers. Kobe Bryant scores 40 points in Lakers’ rough 111-98 playoff win over Rockets; series tied 1-1LOS ANGELES — Another rough-and-tumble game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets turned bloody. This time, though, the Lakers defended their home court. Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Lakers won Game 2 111-98 on Wednesday night to even the Western Conference semifinal series. Rafer Alston, Derek Fisher suspended by NBA for separate incidentsNEW YORK — Rafer Alston of Orlando and Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers have each been suspended for the next game of their playoff series. Chrysler bond holders drop opposition to proposed Chrysler Chapter 11 planNEW YORK — The group of dissident Chrysler bond holders challenging Chrysler LLC’s government-backed restructuring plans, said Friday that it is dropping its court fight. General Motors draws closer to bankruptcy, loses $6B in first 3 months of 2009DETROIT — General Motors drew closer to bankruptcy Thursday, acknowledging that its revenue fell by nearly half as car buyers worldwide steered away from showrooms for fear that the auto giant would not be around to honor its warranties. Feds: Toledo players accused of point shaving visited casinos, ate with Detroit gamblersTOLEDO, Ohio — Court documents say former Toledo athletes charged in an alleged point-shaving scheme talked and met several times with two suburban Detroit men who bet large amounts on Toledo basketball and football games. Mavericks have distractions, Nuggets have swagger and 2-0 lead heading into Game 3DALLAS — Sure, the Dallas Mavericks have distractions. US to resort to land condemnation to get property for Flight 93 memorial in PennsylvaniaPITTSBURGH — One man inherited property that his grandfather bought during the Depression. A Lutheran pastor owns a cottage where he planned to retire with his wife. Two others own businesses. Ill. ex-cop Drew Peterson, suspect in 4th wife’s disappearance, indicted in 3rd wife’s deathLOCKPORT, Ill. — Drew Peterson, the former police sergeant who went on a high-profile media blitz after his fourth wife’s disappearance more than a year and a half ago, will make his first court appearance in the drowning death of an ex-wife found dead in an empty bathtub in 2004. NHL lawyers headed to Phoenix for bankruptcy court showdown with CoyotesPHOENIX — The National Hockey League is planning a showdown in court over the Phoenix Coyotes’ filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the proposed sale of the team to Blackberry boss Jim Balsillie. Turkey says anti-rebel militia could be reformed after massacreISTANBUL — Turkey said Thursday that it could reform a village militia that helps to fight Kurdish rebels following an attack on an engagement ceremony in which 44 people were killed by gunmen, including state-backed militiamen. China’s Geely in bid for GM’s Saab, as rumors of other potential takeovers swirlSHANGHAI — Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings said Thursday it is bidding for General Motors Corp.’s Saab brand, a move that would boost the company’s ability to compete overseas. Lori Berenson, New York native imprisoned in Peru, gives birth to baby boyLIMA, Peru — An American woman serving a 20-year sentence in Peru for collaborating with leftist guerrillas gave birth Wednesday to a baby boy, her father said. Rondo’s triple-double, House’s 3s deliver 112-94 win over Magic for Celtics and tie series 1-1BOSTON — Rajon Rondo took the pass from Eddie House and bolted for the basket, cutting between 6-foot-11 Dwight Howard and 6-10 Rashard Lewis for a thunderous dunk. Ohio police nab accused shoplifter who wrote his real address on job applicationDAYTON, Ohio — Police found a man accused of shoplifting because he put his address on a job application before leaving the store. Police said a 49-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on a misdemeanor theft charge after employees said he stole T-shirts and pants from a clothing store. Miami’s Pat Riley hoping to get Dwyane Wade signed to extension this summerMIAMI — Pat Riley’s plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009. Lakers’ Fisher ejected late in 3rd quarter against HoustonLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher was ejected with 13 seconds remaining in the third quarter of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Britain promises to remove DNA of innocent people from U.K. security databaseLONDON — The British government said Thursday it will set up a system to remove details about the DNA of innocent people from its nationwide registry of genetic information, after Europe’s top human rights court criticized the way information was held. Minnesota Senate candidate Franken meets with Biden in Washington to discuss recount, policyWASHINGTON — Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken met privately with Vice President Joe Biden late Wednesday afternoon to update him on the still-contested Minnesota Senate race. Catholic archbishop says Obama advancing anti-life, anti-family agendaWASHINGTON — A powerful Catholic leader on Friday accused President Barack Obama of pushing an anti-life, anti-family agenda and called Notre Dame’s invitation for him to speak scandalous. Court panel recommends revocation of NSA against VarunLUCKNOW/NEW DELHI - In a setback to the Uttar Pradesh government, the special advisory board of the Allahabad High Court Friday recommended withdrawal of the stringent National Security Act (NSA) invoked against the BJP’s Varun Gandhi for his inflammatory communal utterances. The Mayawati government has decided to move the Supreme Court. W.Va. firm stakes claim to fabled Greenbrier resort; Marriott says it had contract 1stCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia coal and agriculture company said Thursday it has the rights to The Greenbrier, a once posh playground for the prominent and rich. Dwight Howard picked for NBA’s All-Defensive Team along with Kobe and LeBronNEW YORK — Orlando center Dwight Howard once again swatted away his competition. Chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride, now in bankruptcy, posts narrower 2nd-quarter lossPITTSBURG, Texas — Chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, said Thursday its second-quarter loss narrowed as costs declined in its chicken business. Sudan says US aid organizations will be considered to replace groups expelled from DarfurKHARTOUM, Sudan — The Sudanese government said Thursday that it would consider applications from American aid organizations to replace more than a dozen groups that were expelled from Darfur earlier this year. USC knocks out defending champion Penn State in NCAA volleyball semifinalsPROVO, Utah — Carson Clark had 12 kills and UC Irvine returned to the NCAA volleyball championship with a 3-0 sweep of Ohio State in the semifinals Thursday night. Italian police say American art student, 24, confessed to killing an Italian manROME — An Italian police investigator said Friday that a visiting American art student has confessed to killing a man in Florence. Court panel calls for revocation of NSA against Varun GandhiLUCKNOW - The special advisory board of the Allahabad High Court Friday recommended withdrawal of the stringent National Security Act (NSA) invoked against BJP’s Varun Gandhi for his inflammatory communal utterances in Pilibhit in March. The Uttar Pradesh government is to move the Supreme Court against the advice. |
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