Land mine left in Goodwill donation box in Denver area forces evacuation of strip mallARVADA, Colo. — A land mine found in a suburban Denver Goodwill donation box forced the evacuation of a strip mall. Senator: Immigration changes should require all workers to verify they can hold US jobsWASHINGTON — The Senate Democrat leading the push for immigration changes said Tuesday verifying the legal status of workers will require citizens and immigrants to prove they are legally eligible to hold jobs in the U.S. Sessions cracks up hearing with ‘crack cocaine’ misstatementWASHINGTON — It’s pretty certain that Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., didn’t mean what he said. Liberals, conservatives battle over firefighter Ricci and his case at Sotomayor hearingWASHINGTON — Firefighter Frank Ricci, scheduled to testify about Sonia Sotomayor’s ruling against his reverse discrimination lawsuit, was targeted for criticism Monday by powerful liberal groups who support her confirmation to the Supreme Court. Sotomayor says ‘impartial justice’ will trump any narrow cause if she’s confirmed as justiceWASHINGTON — Her confirmation all but assured, Sonia Sotomayor pledged Monday to serve the “larger interest of impartial justice” rather than any narrow cause if she becomes the first Hispanic on the Supreme Court. Astronomers see death throes of stars from 11 billion years ago, spotting oldest supernovaeWASHINGTON — Astronomers have spotted the most distant and oldest star explosions yet in the universe. NM ranchers say new border barriers don’t stop sick cows from crossing into US from MexicoALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Longtime New Mexico cattle rancher Judy Keeler is keenly aware of how tough it is to raise livestock in the dusty desert near the U.S.-Mexico border. Scientists create artificial black hole that traps sound instead of lightLONDON - A team of physicists have created an artificial black hole in their lab that traps sound instead of light, in an attempt to detect the theoretical Hawking radiation. Mo. family stumped: How did Christmas photo get in life-size ad in Czech Republic store?ST. LOUIS — It’s an international mystery: How did a Missouri family’s Christmas card photo end up in the Czech Republic, splashed across a huge storefront advertisement? Republicans warn of difficulty for Sotomayor if Democrats push too-swift confirmationWASHINGTON — Republicans accused Democrats Wednesday of moving too hastily on Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court nomination, warning that the decision could imperil her confirmation as they pressed the judge for more documents from her past. White House contacted Sotomayor about high-court seat before Souter announced he would retireWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says the White House contacted her about serving on the high court four days before Justice David Souter announced that he would retire. Obama’s Supreme Court pick to make the rounds on Capitol Hill in drive toward hearingsWASHINGTON — Appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor is getting her first chance to make an impression on senators who will vote on her nomination to the Supreme Court, with a marathon set of Capitol Hill meet-and-greets that kicks off what could be a long debate. Tenn. invalidates marriage of transgender woman, man; state considers both menCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee authorities have invalidated the 18-month marriage of a transgender woman and a man, saying the state considers them both men. Brad Haddin and Shane Watson fined for dissentDUBAI - Australia’s stand-in captain Brad Haddin and all-rounder Shane Watson have been fined for showing dissent at umpiring decisions in Thursday’s Twenty20 game against Pakistan in Dubai. Brewers 8, Pirates 5DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Milwaukee 9, Pittsburgh 8. 2B_Counsell (3), Hart 2 (9), Hardy (2), Delw.Young (3). HR_F.Sanchez (3). SB_Hart (3). S_Duffy, Snell. SF_R.Vazquez. Vet: Injury to former Derby favorite I Want Revenge could be career-threateningLEXINGTON, Ky. — The injury that kept I Want Revenge out of the Kentucky Derby will keep him from racing for months and threaten his career if he doesn’t respond well to therapy, the horse’s veterinarian said Tuesday. Yankees rally late for 10-9 win over AngelsNEW YORK — Jorge Posada hit a two-run single in the ninth inning off Brian Fuentes, and the New York Yankees rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-9 Friday night for their fourth straight win. ‘One-horse guy’ McCarthy gives fans a feel-good rooting interest in Kentucky DerbyLOUISVILLE, Ky. — “Is that the one-horse guy?” a visitor asked as he walked past Tom McCarthy’s rented stall on the backstretch at Churchill Downs. Jeff Gordon has MRI in search for answers to aching backRICHMOND, Va. — Chronic back pain sent Jeff Gordon back to the doctor this week, and the four-time NASCAR champion is hopeful he’s moved a step closer to diagnosing his problem. Dodgers 8, Padres 5E_Hundley (2). DP_San Diego 2, Los Angeles 1. LOB_San Diego 10, Los Angeles 5. 2B_Gerut (6), Ad.Gonzalez (3), Furcal (4), M.Ramirez (7), Kemp (6). HR_Hudson (3), M.Ramirez (5). S_Geer. Garza falls short of perfection, but Rays cool off Red Sox 13-0ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s Matt Garza took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Evan Longoria homered and drove four runs to help the AL Championship Series MVP shut down the Boston Red Sox 13-0 on Thursday night. Struggling Dale Earnhardt Jr. ready to turn around season at Talladega SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to relive some of those Talladega glory days. Thriving as backup, Ausmus drives in winning run in ninth to give Dodgers 6-5 win over RockiesDENVER — Brad Ausmus signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason knowing that starts were going to be rare. Angels 10, Tigers 5E_Inge 2 (5), Everett (3), Mi.Cabrera (1), Figgins (3). DP_Los Angeles 2. LOB_Detroit 5, Los Angeles 9. 2B_Kendrick (1). HR_Inge (6), Hunter (6). SB_Granderson (2), J.Anderson (4), M.Izturis (2), Abreu (8). Goody’s sons face new heartbreak with great-grandad’s suicideLONDON - Jade Goody’s sons have new heartbreak to face in their little lives after their cancer-stricken great- grandfather committed suicide. Oil scarcity will spell end of globalisation: EconomistTORONTO - The world may no longer be flat very soon. Contrary to what Thomas Friedman said told us after his analysis of globalisation, the world will indeed become a ‘whole lot smaller” very soon, if a top Canadian economist is to be believed. Bhupathi wins his 11th Grand Slam, first for Sania (Statistics)NEW DELHI - India’s Mahesh Bhupathi added an 11th title to his Grand Slam tally while Sania Mirza won her maiden Grand Slam as the duo won the Australian Open Mixed doubles Sunday. |
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