Articles filed under Associated Press
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Halloween display depicting a hanging raises eyebrowsOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - GREENFIELD, Wis. -- A dark mannequin hung from a noose as part of a homeowner's Halloween display drew complaints from members of the local black community, prompting th...
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LZ reclaims top spot in Class 7AOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - One class, 7A, has a new No. 1 in the final regular-season state rankings for high school football released Tuesday by The Associated Press. Lake Zurich (7-1) resumed th...
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Rowling spends a week in the StatesOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- J.K. Rowling made a rare U.S. appearance, reading at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood in front of scores of wand-clutching would-be wizards and witches. Sea...
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Panthers rally, win in shootoutOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Nathan Horton tied the game with 10.2 seconds left in regulation, and Jozef Stumpel scored the only shootout goal to give Florida a 2-1 victory at Montreal on Tuesday ni...
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Judge denies bail to retired cop convicted at mob trialOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - A federal judge turned down a request for bail Wednesday from a retired police officer convicted along with four alleged mobsters at Chicago's Family Secrets racketeeri...
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Woods' Gatorade deal includes firstsOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Tiger Woods will have his own brand of sports drink next year under an endorsement deal announced Tuesday with Gatorade that marks a couple of firsts for the world's No....
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Pink campaign doesn't tickle everyoneOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- October used to be shrouded in black and orange, but in recent years, pink has nudged into the palette. It seems just about every product you can b...
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Mukasey says Justice memo giving president authority to allow torture was 'mistake'Oct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey said today the president doesn't have the authority to use torture techniques against terrorism suspects, a stan...
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Who's watching over the Mighty Mississippi?Oct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- States and the federal government need to coordinate their efforts to monitor and protect the water of the Mississippi River, a new analysis urges. The stu...
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Cleveland 1 win away from World SeriesOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - CLEVELAND -- Led by a throwback pitcher who looks as if he stepped out of their 1948 team photo, the Cleveland Indians moved one win from another crack at winning an elu...