Bay Ledger News Zonebill@blnz.comtag:www.blnz.com,2009:states/tennesseetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/20/Paul_McCartney_kick_world_tour_6c6d

Paul McCartney will kick off a world tour in Warsaw on June 22, four days after he turns 71, the former Beatle's official website annouced Wednesday.

2013-03-20T21:26:31ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/19/Supreme_Court_takes_voter_rights_3ee3

Voter rights were back on the agenda at the Supreme Court as the nation's top court took up a controversial law that requires stringent proof of citizenship for voter registration.

2013-03-19T05:46:07ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/15/Romney_pessimistic_about_America_a33c

In his first major speech since his US presidential defeat, Mitt Romney urged fellow Republicans Friday to buck up and set course for the White House, as he sought to uplift conservatives.

2013-03-15T21:06:35ZAFP American Editionby Michael Mathestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/09/Briton_charged_over_threats_schoolchildren_2304

A British man was remanded in custody on Saturday after being charged with threatening to kill 200 US schoolchildren.

2013-02-09T17:00:00ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/05/Moles_sniff_stereo_experiment_shows_a795

Moles need both nostrils to locate food underground, in the way that humans see and hear in stereo, according to research reported on Tuesday.

2013-02-05T16:25:36ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/01/Willis_primed_take_torch_from_b6e9

Six-time Pro Bowler Patrick Willis says he welcomes the chance to take on the role as the NFL's premier linebacker, which will be left vacant by the retirement of Ray Lewis.

2013-02-01T08:51:06ZAFP American Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/31/Willis_primed_take_torch_from_b6e9

Six-time Pro Bowler Patrick Willis says he welcomes the chance to take on the role as the NFL's premier linebacker which will be left vacant by the retirement of Ray Lewis.

2013-01-31T23:19:04ZAFP American Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/23/Hill_lost_Lakers_season_after_ee04

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill underwent left hip surgery on Wednesday that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, the NBA club announced.

2013-01-24T00:02:59ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/14/Nissan_cuts_price_electric_Leaf_7ca0

Nissan said it would slash the price of its pioneering all-electric Leaf sedan to boost sales, after a disappointing 2012.

2013-01-15T02:00:00ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/01/12/Triumphant_Detroit_shine_auto_show_0a8c

The Detroit Three carmakers return triumphantly to their hometown auto show Monday flush with profits from popular vehicles and the rewards of successful -- though painful -- restructuring.

2013-01-12T20:48:40ZAFP Global Editionby Mira Obermantag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/31/Redskins_Vikings_last_playoff_berths_e5e0

With quarterback Robert Griffin III and fellow rookie Alfred Morris leading the way, the Washington Redskins beat Dallas 28-18 to capture the last NFL playoff berth.

2012-12-31T06:55:53ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/28/teachers_take_arms_prevent_mass_f25d

Several US states are considering allowing school teachers to carry weapons, and educators, determined not to allow a repeat of the Newtown massacre, are flocking to training sessions.

2012-12-28T05:38:15ZAFP Global Editionby Leila Macortag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/27/Cowboys_Redskins_battle_division_crown_aa20

The battle for the NFL's NFC East division crown will come down to the wire on Sunday when the Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys in the last game of the regular season.

2012-12-28T01:55:39ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/23/Bengals_Colts_reach_playoffs_while_92bc

Cincinnati and Indianapolis qualified for the National Football League playoffs with narrow victories while Minnesota's post-season bid was boosted by an upset of Houston.

2012-12-24T01:28:52ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/23/Bengals_Colts_reach_playoffs_Vikings_d21e

Cincinnati and Indianapolis qualified for the National Football League playoffs with narrow victories on Sunday while Minnesota's post-season bid was boosted by an upset of Houston.

2012-12-23T22:24:08ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/22/Bengals_Colts_Seahawks_reach_playoffs_db0a

The Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks will clinch National Football League playoff berths with triumphs on Sunday while two last spots might not be settled until the last games.

2012-12-23T01:41:04ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/20/Giants_rule_again_Japan_seeks_5870

Two sets of Giants, San Francisco's and Tokyo's, won this year's elite baseball leagues while Japan prepared to seek a third World Baseball Classic title in 2013 with no Major League Baseball stars.

2012-12-21T00:53:20ZAFP Global Editionby Jim Slatertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/20/Pastor_Schools_Teaching_How_Homo_6078

A Tenn. pastor has said that a shooting massacre in Connecticut was the result of schools teaching kids 'how to be homo'. Pastor Sam Morris told his Old Paths Baptist Church congregation on Sunday that a shooting massacre in Connecticut was the result of schools teaching kids ?how to be homo.? Gunman Adam Lanza, 20, on Friday forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and killed 26 people, including 20 children, before taking his own life. Morris told his Fayetteville, Tennessee flock: ?Why do you still send your kids to the governmental schools? What's behind this shooting that we saw on Dec. 14 in Newtown, Connecticut and the other ones like it? What's going on. Well, number one, deception. ? I got news for you, when you kicked God out of schools, you're going to be judged for that.? ?When I got in high school, man, I started learning all this kingdom, phylum stuff, all this junk about evolution. And I want to tell you what evolution teaches, here's the

2012-12-20T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/17/Chorus_Sings_God_Bless_Chick-Fil-A_3923

The One Voice Chorus of Charlotte, North Carolina performed 'God Bless You Chick-Fil-A' at its 2012 Holiday Show. The One Voice Chorus of Charlotte, North Carolina performed God Bless You Chick-Fil-A at its 2012 Holiday Show. The whimsical melody, arranged by Gerald Gurss, puts to music events from last summer, when the chicken chain's CEO, Dan Cathy, called gay marriage supporters ?arrogant,? prompting boycotts and buycotts of the eateries. (Related: Chick-Fil-A Wednesday supports Dan Cathy's gay marriage opposition.) ?If you lined up all the restaurants I've eaten at all my life. Golden arches, Dish the Pinkys, and every other local dive. Then you gave me the choice of where I'd want to eat today. It's a pretty tough decision, but it wouldn't be Chick-Fil-A!? Chorus: ?And I'm proud to be a homosexual where at least I know I'm free (except for certain rights). And I won't forget the chicken that died who gave their life for me. So I grab this sandwich, lust for it but put back down on

2012-12-17T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/14/Bengals_boost_playoff_downing_Eagles_76ce

BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 106 yards and a touchdown while Andy Dalton ran for one touchdown and threw for another to lead Cincinnati over Philadelphia 34-13 in an NFL game Thursday.

2012-12-14T06:09:34ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reporter