Texas officials sue US over border fence Friday, May 16, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) Texas mayors and business leaders filed a class-action lawsuit Friday alleging Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff hoodwinked
Calif. wine patriarch Robert Mondavi dead at 94 Friday, May 16, 2008 BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Robert Mondavi, the vintner who built his career and helped an iconic Northern California industry blossom
Lawmakers concerned over Charter's Web tracking Friday, May 16, 2008 ST. LOUIS (AP) Cable TV, phone and Internet service provider Charter Communications drew concern Friday from two congressmen and
Paulson headed to Mideast later this month Friday, May 16, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson will visit four nations in the Middle East later this month to discuss
Yahoo seeks to conceal parts of shareholder suit Friday, May 16, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Yahoo Inc. is seeking to conceal large portions of a shareholder lawsuit alleging the Internet company's
Delphi sues Appaloosa for pulling out of deal Friday, May 16, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) Delphi said Friday it has sued its former lead equity investor, Appaloosa Management, for jeopardizing its
Sprint Nextel offers big bonus to WiMax head Friday, May 16, 2008 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) Sprint Nextel Corp. wants its high-speed wireless Internet effort to do well and is willing
Craigslist answers eBay allegations in court Friday, May 16, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Classified ad Web site Craigslist is denying online auctioneer eBay's allegation that it unfairly diluted eBay's
Relay for Life in the Fight Against Cancer Relay For Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that offers everyone an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of family members, friends, co-workers and others join together each year to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and make a difference in the community. In honor of those who battle cancer 24 hours a day, team members typically take turns walking the track throughout the day and night. For those not walking, there is around-the-clock action to keep everyone busy. From entertainment, food and games to touching ceremonies and stories of inspiration, there is something for everyone at Relay For Life. Join us Friday May 16th @ 6pm at Adams Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Avenue in Clarkston for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life! Come honor of those who battle cancer 24 hours a day by registering a team to walk! Or just come out to enjoy entertainment, food and games! There is something for everyone at Relay For Life. Click here for more!
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Aflac Iron Girl Gears Up for Atlanta >>> The Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon in Atlanta, Georgia is a Women’s Triathlon 1/3 mile swim, 18-mile bike and 3-mile run. It all takes place Sunday, June 29th at Lake Lanier Island Resort. ...
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Home Depot in middle of Patagonian dam debate
Five years after signing an agreement to protect Chile's native forests, Home Depot is being accused by an environmental group of reneging on the spirit of the pledge. The group, International Rivers based in Berkeley, Calif., is asking Home Depot to pressure two of its Chilean wood suppliers to abandon a controversial dam project in Patagonia. The Chilean region is cherished by environmentalists as one of the world's last great wilderness expanses. But Home Depot believes International Rivers is barking up the wrong tree, so to speak.
New York airport slots to be auctioned
Slots for taking off and landing at New York-area airports will be auctioned to increase competition and reduce air travel delays that ripple through the country, the Transportation Department said Friday. Airlines quickly opposed the planned auctions, calling them an experiment with dubious legal authority that will raise prices for passengers while doing nothing to ease congestion. The changes are likely to affect airlines with large operations at JFK such as Atlanta-based Delta and New York's JetBlue, which frequently flies to Florida.
Slow out of box, Big Brown won name game
Big Brown. Seems a simple name to give a large, brown horse. But for the odds-on favorite in Saturday's Preakness Stakes, the name comes with a story of luck and law. Had the horse's owner applied sooner for the name, a UPS trademark would have prohibited it.
