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  • Manufacturer expands pet food recall Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:04AMLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food because of concerns over salmonella. The Lincoln, Neb.-based company said Monday that the raw, frozen food is being recalled because it could be contaminated with salmonella.
  • Where do taxes go? What you're paying and what it covers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:04AMThere's a tax for just about everything. Of course, there are the two big ones many of us pay: property and sales taxes. We also pay a special tax to buy a wood stove. Stay in a hotel. Rent a car.
  • John Edwards sex tape dispute back in NC court Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:04AMPITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Lawyers are returning to court in North Carolina in a dispute over a tape purportedly showing two-time presidential candidate John Edwards in a sexual encounter.
  • NJ to consider bear hunt Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:03AMTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's Fish and Game Council is set to propose the state’s first black bear hunt in five years on Tuesday.
  • Osceola teen will appear on 'Late Show with David Letterman' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:03AMOSCEOLA — An Osceola teenager is getting ready to appear on the “Late Show with David Letterman” Tuesday night.
  • Photos of the Day: U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates visits troops in Afghanistan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:02AMHere's a selection of today's best photographs from The Post-Standard.
  • Long Hill police blotter Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:02AMTHEFT, 2:53 p.m. March 4. A bottle of liquor valued at $20 was reported stolen from Stirling Fine Wines.
  • BU to host health, wellness program Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:02AMBinghamton University's Health and Wellness Studies program is offering a seminar on sports nutrition and physical training for triathlons at 7 p.m. Thursday in the West Gym, classroom 26. The program is free.
  • Newark airport breach suspect due back in court Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:02AMNEWARK — A Rutgers University graduate student from China charged with a security breach at Newark Liberty Airport that led to worldwide flight delays is due back in court Tuesday.
  • Charitable mission of the YMCA Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:02AMMarilyn Simeone of Princeton Family YMCA As a volunteer for the Princeton Family YMCA, I get to see the good work our YMCA does every day. But you might not be aware of the important charitable mission of the YMCA and how that mission is making a difference in the lives of more than 6,000 people from our region right now. In fact, the Princeton Family YMCA’s service area is truly expansive ...
  • Police arrest man on 1994 embezzlement charge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:29AMASHEVILLE — City police arrested a man Sunday on a 16-year-old embezzlement charge.
  • Arson attack on sports car Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:28AMThe car, believed stolen, was wrecked in the blaze at 5.45am at Newbarn Lane, Dial Post.
  • Wath Brow coach praises brave players after cup defeat Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:28AMCoach Ian Rudd hailed Wath Brow’s young guns after the amateur trailblazers handed Challenge Cup debuts to seven players in yesterday’s third round clash with Championship outfit Leigh Centurions.
  • 6 NJ women hospitalized after cosmetic surgery Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:28AMNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Six women in New Jersey are recovering after they received buttocks-enhancement injections containing silicone used to caulk bathtubs.
  • Jet with 74 aboard makes emergency landing Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:27AMASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Officials say a jet carrying 74 people made an emergency landing at the Aspen, Colo., airport after smoke entered the pilot's cabin.
  • The week's real estate transfers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:27AMSubscribe to our Breaking News newsletters. View a sample Find RSS feeds for the latest news, sports, business and more.
  • Brothers will coach in all-star match Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:27AMGeraldine High School volleyball coach Cristie Brothers has been selected to the North coaching staff for this summer’s North-South all-star match in Huntsville.
  • UAB heads to C-USA tournament Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:26AMTwo tough losses last week leave the Blazers needing a deep run in the C-USA tournament...and maybe a tournament win to make the March Madness field. Regular season champion UTEP will be the No. 1 seed at the 2010 GMCSierra Conference USA Men's Basketball Championship, March 10-13 at theBOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. The Miners, ranked as high as No. 21 in thecountry, enter the conference tournament ...
  • Artfest International, Inc. Launches Its Artfest Direct E-Commerce Website Today Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:26AMDALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTC.BB: ARTS - News ) is pleased to announce that the Company has launched its Artfest Direct ( www.artfestdirect.com ) e-commerce website today. For the first time, Artfest International's new website will enable consumers to purchase fine sports art as well as sports memorabilia and collectibles ...
  • 2010 Nissan Altima - Altima Coupe - Altima Hybrid Bottom Line Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:25AMTo help you get the most useful information on the 2010 Nissan Altima and 2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid, TheCarConnection.com brings you selected highlights from a range of reputable review sources in the sections of the adjacent full review. And for a quick take directly from TheCarConnection.com's editors, who have driven all the Altima models, you'll find a Bottom Line summary covering all the ...
  • News Council hopefuls file for positions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:34PMAs of late Thursday, four Paris City Council hopefuls have filed for three positions on the Paris City Council... Local man arrested for posing as doctor Quick thinking hospital staff members and a follow-up investigation by the Paris Police Department have shortened the career of a resident allegedly impersonating a doctor.
  • Graeme McDowell pays the penalty for brush with water Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:33PMGRAEME McDOWELL of Northern Ireland picked up a two-shot penalty but still finished the second round of the Honda Classic just three shots behind leaders Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas.
  • A note to Sumner Academy, Washington fans: Support your teams Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:32PMOne of the few disappointing things I've encountered since covering sports in Wyandotte County is the fact that local fans are generally outnumbered when the teams travel to sub-state games or state games. This has to change. The latest example of it was yesterday at Bishop Miege High School. Harmon fans were drastically outnumbered by some loud-mouth, annoying fans from Gardner-Edgerton High ...
  • Royals Hope Fan Finds "Pot O' Gold" On "St. Hat Trick's Day" Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31PMReading, PA - The Reading Royals of the ECHL encourage all fans to participate in the third annual "St. Hat Trick's Day" promotion presented by the Reading Eagle, under which a lucky fan could win $1,000,000.00 at the Royals' game against the Toledo Walleye on Saturday, March 13, 2010 (7:05 pm).
  • Man who started deadly Phoenix youth center fire sentenced Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:30PMOfficials said the former employee was under investigation for embezzlement.
  • Blades March Into Edmonton Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMThe Saskatoon Blades look to pull closer to the top of the conference with a win over the Edmonton Oil Kings tonight at Rexall Place. Game time is 8:00 pm (Sask. time).
  • RiverKings Continue Weekend Series In Allen Tonight Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMALLEN, TX --- Tonight, the Mississippi RiverKings complete a weekend swing through Allen, Texas with their final meeting against the Americans at the Allen Event Center. Game time for tonight's contest is 7:30 PM.
  • NOC Baseballers Defeat Cowley Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMTONKAWA — With the final score more like one from a football game, the Northern Oklahoma Mavericks defeated Cowley College 18-17 Thursday at the NOC baseball field.
  • Hot Shooting Murray Routs NOC Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMSHAWNEE — Murray State started red hot while Northern's Lady Mavs were in the freezer on their shot in the first half which resulted in a 30-point halftime deficit and the Lady Mavs could never climb out of that deep hole as Murray won the first round of the NJCAA Region II Tournament on the OBU campus Thursday, 75-58.
  • Reader poll: Which team will win tonight's Jackson (23-4) vs. Kentwood (19-10) 4A state boys basketball championship? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMCongrats to the Jackson High School boys basketball team, which pulled off a HUGE upset against No. 1 Federal Way Friday night at the Tacoma Dome. The Timberwolves advanced to tonight's championship game against Kentwood (19-10), which features massive UCLA recruit Joshua Smith . The 6-foot-9, 290-pound center tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds in Kentwood's 57-44 semifinal triumph over Wilson ...
  • Sports › Japan advances to 2nd round of Davis Cup regional group Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:52AMJapan completed a 3-0 victory over the Philippines with a doubles win Saturday and advanced to the second round of Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1.…
  • VK Malhotra hopes India win record gold in Archery test Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:52AMNew Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) Over 100 archers from 10 countries would be in action during a test event for the Commonwealth Games and Archery Association of India president V K Malhotra is confident that hosts would dominate the tournament starting March 8.
  • 'Attack on voluntary sector' as council cuts grants by £1m Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:49AMMORE than £1 million in funding cuts for community groups and charities across Edinburgh are set to be confirmed in what has been described as "a sustained attack on the v
  • No title Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:49AMSHARON FALLON, 39, of Leighton Drive, Walney, said: “It’s not something I would do personally but I do know that the foxes kill a lot of other animals and can be pests.ANNE PARKINSON, 65, of Earle Street, Barrow, said: “No. I think it’s cruel. I mean, if you’re going to get rid of the foxes, shoot them, but don’t let the dogs tear them apart. They call that sport, it’s not sport to me. Fair ...
  • Cougars overcome sloppy play to get dream matchup Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:47AMThe La Marque boys basketball team topped Brenham, 66-55, in the region semifinals to get the game it’s dreamed about all season.
  • H.S. Sports Roundup for March 06, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:47AMA roundup of Friday night high school baseball, softball and soccer action around the county.
  • City discusses recreation changes Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:47AMYouth sports in Fort Payne could soon move to a more parent-centered approach, and all programs, including soccer, swimming, baseball, softball and basketball would be impacted.
  • College Basketball Capsules: Louisville's Freedom Hall ready for final bow Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:47AMLOUISVILLE, Ky. — When Louisville coach Rick Pitino looked at the schedule and saw the Cardinals would close Freedom Hall against Syracuse, he didn't exactly argue.
  • CLASS 7A BOYS: Conway sweeps past Little Rock Catholic Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:46AMTim Ezzi knew he was in for a long day when Conway’s Kenyon Mc-Neaill hit two three-pointers early.
  • Job Details Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:46AMDISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP (DTG) operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher and is among the world’s most successful commercial theatre enterprises.
  • Mayweather-Mosley already getting physical Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:48PMMusic blared over the loudspeakers, smoke billowed across the stage, and the curtain dropped to reveal Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley dressed to the nines as a crowd of several thousand inside the Nokia Theater let...
  • No. 20 Temple, No. 25 Xavier atop A-10 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:48PMBefore Xavier took the court for its opening Atlantic 10 game on Jan. 7, first-year coach Chris Mack reminded his Musketeers about what stood between them and a fourth straight regular-season title.
  • Sleepy burglar naps, uses cell phone but steals nothing Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:47PMTwo women thought the other had a guest sleeping on their couch.  They realized hours later, he was not a friend but a burglar.
  • Woodbridge man admits to stealing $900,000 from trucking company Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:47PMNEWARK — A Woodbridge man who worked at a Hudson County trucking company has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a scheme to defraud the business of more than $900,000, authorities said.
  • The Morning Journal a finalist for nine AP awards Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:47PMThe Morning Journal is a finalist for nine awards in the annual Associated Press Society of Ohio journalism competition. The nine categories include best business writer (Rick Payerchin), sports columnist (Sports Editor Colin Wilson), daily sports section, feature photo (Anna Norris), community service, investigative reporting, full page layout and page one layout. The final order of finish will ...
  • State's Unemployment Insurance Call Center Closed Friday-Sunday Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:47PMWeb site and interactive voice response phone system will be available each day The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says its unemployment insurance call center will be closed from Friday through Sunday. The department said in a news release Tuesday . . .
  • Patients Forced To Drive 20+ Miles For Prescriptions Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:47PMA big-business merger means some pharmacy patients may be forced to drive 20 miles or more into neighboring counties to get their prescriptions. Local pharmacies are concerned about patient care and about losing business.  A state lawmaker is trying to fix it.
  • Central Ohio Business Owner Succeeding In Bad Economy Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:47PMBarbara Hyde Thompson knows how to make a splash. Her home based business Hyde-N-Seek Designs is thriving in a down economy.
  • Smithsonian turns down suit worn by OJ Simpson Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:47PMWhat O.J. Simpson wore when he was acquitted in 1995 of murdering his ex-wife and her friend was the suit seen around the world during one of the most watched televised moments in history.
  • Golf Capsules: AP Source: Woods back from family counseling Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:46PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tiger Woods is closer to competing again. Woods is back home after one week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get back into a routine that includes fitness and his first significant practice in 15 weeks, a person with knowledge of his schedule said Tuesday.