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A Healthier Philly Cheesesteak  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Serves: 4

 

Tide's Smith is NFL bound  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

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Bishop values schools, faces tests  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Education has been an important focus for Bishop Joseph Pepe.

 

Spin won?t define legacy  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Raw facts will be history?s guide in judging the Bush administration. President Bush is spending considerable time during his remaining days in office giving interviews to explain why his administration should be regarded as a success.

 

Gov. Embarrassment  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Gibbons is outraged that a state commission won?t agree to an illegal appointment. Thwarted in his attempt to illegally appoint a new executive director for the Nevada Tourism Commission, Gov. Jim Gibbons has immaturely lashed out at the commission and the office of Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, the commission?s chairman.

 

Getting a voice  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Obama?s team gives the public a much-needed say in the health care debate. As it drafts its proposals to improve health care, President-elect Barack Obama?s transition team is asking for the public?s help, encouraging people to meet and discuss the issue.

 

A year for history as county turns 100  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

An estimated 291,000 people rang in the New Year on the Las Vegas Strip, but very few likely realized 2009 is a Clark County milestone for an entirely different reason.

 

Defending tourism director pick, Gibbons takes shots at Krolicki  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Gov. Jim Gibbons did not go quietly into this new year.

 

Tourism board to governor: Don?t consolidate us  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

CARSON CITY ? The state Tourism Commission didn?t like Gov. Jim Gibbons? selection for director and now it?s criticizing his proposal to merge the tourism agency with one that promotes economic development.

 

Gibbons shuns sessions on budget   Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Aides, adviser work to find cuts needed if taxes aren?t raised. CARSON CITY In less than two weeks, Gov. Jim Gibbons is going to present his budget, severely pared down to keep his no new tax pledge in the face of tough economic realities.

 

Empty seats will complicate Reid?s first days back in session   Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

WASHINGTON It seemed so simple on election night, the way Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid suddenly found himself about to lead the largest Democratic majority in the Senate since the Carter administration.

 

DIOCESE TURNS ITS FOCUS TO EDUCATION   Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

In a decade of growth, new parishes took priority over new campuses. The Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas, struggling to build enough churches to keep pace with its burgeoning population, has fallen behind in expanding its school system.

 

'Marley & Me' still top dog at North America box office  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

The tale of a married couple's life with a troublesome canine, "Marley & Me," took the biggest bite out of the North American box office for a second week, final figures showed Monday.

 

Reporter tells of mock execution in Somali 'hell-hole  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

A British journalist held hostage in a Somali "hell-hole" for almost six weeks told Monday how kidnappers at one point put a gun to his head and acted out a mock execution.

 

Czech PM says has plan to resolve Gaza situation  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek, whose country took the EU presidency on January 1, said Monday he had a plan whose goal is to at least suspend fighting in Gaza following Israel's assault.

 

Kidnapped British journalist freed in Somalia  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Two journalists, from Britain and Spain, have been released after almost six weeks in captivity in Somalia's breakaway Puntland state, police and the two governments said.

 

Kidnapped British, Spanish journalists freed in Somalia  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Two journalists, from Britain and Spain, have been released after almost six weeks in captivity in Somalia's breakaway Puntland state, police and the two governments said.

 

Israeli army moves into Gaza capital as war toll passes 510  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Tens of thousands of Israeli troops battled Hamas fighters in Gaza early on Monday amid tank, artillery and air strikes as the death toll from the offensive to end rocket attacks passed 510.

 

Govt details muddy battles with Taliban in Afghanistan  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

British, Afghan and coalition forces captured four key Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan during a massive operation that saw them fight at close quarters, knee-deep in mud, it emerged Sunday.

 

Tokyo stock index rises above 9,000 level  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Japanese share prices moved higher Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei-225 index rising above the psychologically-important 9,000 level for the first time since November 11 in early trading.

 

Obama arrives in Washington, grapples with cabinet headache  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama, starting his new life in Washington, faced Sunday the first major embarrassment over his cabinet lineup as his choice for commerce secretary was forced to pull out.

 

Ravens defense denies Dolphins to advance in NFL playoffs  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Baltimore's fearsome defense denied Miami another chapter in their storybook National Football League season Sunday as the Ravens defeated the Dolphins 27-9 in a National Football League playoff game.

 

Le Guen takes Cup revenge, Marseille squeeze through  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Paris Saint Germain coach Paul Le Guen finally took revenge on his French Cup jinx club in their 1-0 victory at Montlucon on Sunday.

 

Sainz beats invisible men to grab Dakar rally lead  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Spain's former world rally champion Carlos Sainz overcame poor visibility to take the overall lead in a congested Dakar Rally on Sunday after winning the second stage, a 237km special from Santa Rosa to Puerto Madryn.

 

Massive 11 tonne bread readied for traditional Mexico party  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

A huge, 11-tonne (10,000 kg) bread was readied Sunday for the traditional Magi party that sees thousands of Mexican families coming together to celebrate with food and gifts for children.

 

Egypt denies Kadhafi's son permission to land at airport  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Egyptian authorities denied permission for Seif al-Islam, son of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, to fly into El-Arish airport to reach the Rafah crossing to Gaza, the Kadhafi Foundation said late Sunday.

 

Earthquake rattles Afghanistan, Pakistan  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

A strong earthquake shook northeastern Afghanistan and Pakistan early Monday, sending people running from their homes, but there were no immediate reports of damage, witnesses and officials said.

 

Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

An Australian soldier has been killed in a rocket attack by Taliban insurgents on a base in Afghanistan's southern province of Uruzgan, the military said Monday.

 

Obama heads to Washington, grapples with cabinet headache  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama, starting his new life in Washington, faced Sunday the first major embarrassment over his cabinet lineup as his choice for commerce secretary was forced to pull out.

 

Jamison lifts lowly Wizards to win over Cavaliers  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Antawn Jamison connected on a baseline jump shot to lift the lowly Washington Wizards to an 80-77 victory Sunday over National Basketball Association powerhouses Cleveland.

 

John Travolta 'heartbroken' over son's death  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Actor John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston said Sunday they were "heartbroken" over the death last week of their son Jett, 16, who was found unconscious during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

 

Carter leads Perpignan to rugby victory  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

All Blacks superstar Dan Carter won the international fly-half battle with England's Andy Goode when he shrugged off an Achilles injury to help kick Perpignan to an 18-15 French Top 14 victory against Brive on Sunday.

 

Israeli army moves into Gaza capital as war toll passes 510  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Tens of thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks battled Hamas fighters in Gaza on Sunday as the death toll from the offensive to end militant rocket attacks passed 510.

 

'Marley and Me' still top dog at North America box office  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

The tale of a married couple's life with a troublesome canine, "Marley and Me," took the biggest bite out of the North American box office for the second week running, preliminary figures showed Sunday.

 

World should avoid repeat of 'Great Depression': top economist  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

The world is facing a serious recession but should avoid a repeat of the Great Depression it experienced in the 1930s, a top US economist said Sunday in an interview published in Spain.

 

4,000 attend funeral for snowmobile avalanche victims  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Some 4,000 people on Sunday attended the funeral of eight snowmobile enthusiasts who died last week near the small town of Sparwood in western Canada after a series of avalanches.

 

Robben thunderbolt fires Real third  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

A brilliant solo goal from Dutch winger Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close their gap on runaway leaders Barcelona to 12 points as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

 

Russia seeks EU monitoring as Ukraine gas dispute intensifies  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Russia on Sunday asked the European Union to provide monitoring of Ukraine's gas transit system and accused Ukraine of stealing gas bound for Europe, as Kiev levelled its own charges.

 

Taylor reduces Barney to rubble with 14th world title  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

English top seed Phil Taylor won his 14th world title on Sunday with a stunning 7-1 demolition of Dutch second seed Raymond van Barneveld in the PDC World Darts Championship final.

 

Ravens defense denies Dolphins to advance in NFL playoffs  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Baltimore's fearsome defense denied Miami another chapter in their storybook National Football League season Sunday as the Ravens defeated the Dolphins 27-9 in a National Football League playoff game.

 

San Diego Yacht Club backs Oracle in dispute with Alinghi  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

The San Diego Yacht Club, which defended the America's Cup title in 1992 and 1995, has backed US team Oracle in its legal dispute with Swiss champion Alinghi over the rules for the next edition of the event.

 

Canada blames Hamas, calls for 'durable' ceasefire in Gaza  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Canada on Sunday urged a "sustainable and durable" ceasefire in Gaza, a day after Israeli troops poured into the embattled territory, and called for a halt to rocket attacks from Hamas.

 

Thousands in Montreal call for end to Gaza offensive  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Several thousand demonstrators, some shielding their faces from the bitter cold with traditional Arab scarves, marched Sunday on the Israeli consulate to demand a halt to Israel's offensive on the Gaza Strip.

 

Robben thunderbolt fires Real third  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

A brilliant solo goal from Dutch winger Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close the gap on runaway leaders Barcelona to 12 points as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

 

Football: Robben thunderbolt fires Real third  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

A brilliant solo goal from Dutch winger Arjen Robben helped Real Madrid close the gap on runaway leaders Barcelona to 12 points as the champions defeated Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

 

Worldwide alarm at Israeli ground offensive  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Israel's tank and troop assault on the Gaza Strip provoked cries of alarm worldwide Sunday, but Israel won heavyweight US backing and moves for an immediate ceasefire foundered at the United Nations.

 

Hamas shares responsibility for civilian suffering: Sarkozy  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Hamas "bears a heavy responsibility in the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza," French President Nicolas Sarkozy told Lebanese newspapers in an interview out Monday.

 

Israel offensive heightens Gaza humanitarian crisis: aid agencies  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Israel's military onslaught against Hamas has aggravated Gaza's humanitarian crisis, with electricity and communications cut and the population now facing dire food shortages, aid agencies said Sunday.

 

Gaza's underground lifeline in the sights of Israeli warplanes  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

Abu Ali vows that once the war in Gaza ends he will quickly repair his tunnel under the frontier with Egypt, one of the many underground links used by Palestinian smugglers that have been blasted by Israeli warplanes.

 

Woman suicide bomber kills 35 near Baghdad shrine  Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:00 EST

A female suicide bomber blew herself up near a Shiite holy shrine in north Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 35 people including women, children and Iranian pilgrims, a security official said.

 
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