Barack Obama's fundraising roars to life

"The Democrat raised $52 million in June, up from $22 million in May. Republican John McCain's June take was $22 million. By Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer July 18, 2008 ...

Getting Lucky in New Orleans- Winning Powerball ticket purchased in Gretna

"by The Times-Picayune, Monday June 02, 2008, 8:02 AMFor the second time this year a winning Powerball ticket has been purchased in the New Orleans area.The latest, worth $34.1 million, was sold in Gretna. The ticket matched all the numbers in the Saturday drawing, state...

Saints vs Chargers in London Oct 26 Sellout

"NewOrleansSaints.com, NewOrleansSaints.comThursday, May 29, 2008 - 12:33 PMLONDON -- The first 40,000 tickets made available for the NFL’s second overseas regular-season game on October 26 at Wembley Stadium in...

Obama competitive against McCain with key voters

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Crime rate falling ever faster, but drug and gun offences increase

"· Police record 9% decline in year to September · More use of firearms as threats, but fewer deathsThe fall in the annual crime rate in England and Wales is accelerating, with a drop of 9% recorded by the police in the year to September 2007, according to Home Office...

The $100,000 Lock of Hair

A hair lock snipped from Ernesto “Che” Guevara before his burial in 1967 sells for $100,000 at auction to a Houston-area bookstore owner who called the Marxist “one of the greatest revolutionaries of the 20th...

Mos Def: absolves Osama bin Laden

In a display of Left Liberal Culture thinking Mos Def says Americans killed on 9/11 were murdered for valid reasons. Is this the view of many Americans? Is this the view of mainstream Hollywood...

Chinese Embassy A Client of Pamela Martin & Associates

"As a front liner in the business, Pamela Martin & Associates escorts counted some of Washington's wealthiest and most elite among their clientèle according to individuals and places WMR has matched to the agency's phone records from 1994 to 2000."

Opposing view: No amnesty for illegals

"Opposing view: No amnesty for illegals Senate proposal would simply repeat failed immigration policies. By Brian Bilbray As the Senate considers illegal immigration reform legislation, my office has been inundated with phone calls from constituents asking, "What part of...

$200,000 Payoff for Mistakenly Printed Lottery Ticket

They say every mistake is an opportunity in disguise. In this case they're right:"Wadburn Allen on Tuesday accidentally rang up two duplicate Powerball tickets for a customer in this western North Carolina town. At...

US espionage threat as big as Cold War: official

"US espionage threat as big as Cold War: official WASHINGTON, March 29 (AFP) Mar 29, 2007 The United States is facing a major threat from foreign intelligence groups, including from the Russians whose American espionage operations have matched Cold War levels, a top...

One Bullet Away From What?

"By MARK MAZZETTI Published: March 11, 2007 WASHINGTON Skip to next paragraph Enlarge This Image K. M. Chaudary/Associated Press ISLAMA-BOUND If something happens to Pakistan’s president, Pervez Musharraf, Islamists may not take control, intelligence officials say. INSIDE...

Man uses eBay to fence stolen electronics gear

"MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- A would-be customer, shopping on eBay for a new GPS for his car, found one that fit the bill a little too perfectly: It's the one that was stolen from him, Danial Rangkar, 25, of Great Neck, was awaiting arraignment Monday on a charge of criminal...

Transitioning from Military to Civilian Employment

"Military personnel can offer a great deal of experience and dedication to prospective commercial employers. Yet their capabilities are often discounted if they adhere to a formal military-style resume. With some analysis and innovation, individuals making the transition from...

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