18/05/2012
Kerry Wood and the greatest game pitched – ESPN (blog)
ESPN (blog)Kerry Wood and the greatest game pitchedESPN (blog)By David Schoenfield | ESPN.com AP Photo/Fred Jewell On May 5, 1998, Kerry Wood, then 20, struck out 20 Houston Astros in nine innings. I'll never forgot walking into the office that May afternoon in 1998 and having excited co-workers ask, …Cubs' reliever Kerry Wood retiringSI.comCubs' Kerry Wood expected to retireFOXSports.comKerry Wood will retire after final appearanceChicago TribuneUSA TODAY -The Seattle Timesall 338 news articles »
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Kerry Wood’s career struck out – Chicago Sun-Times
Kerry Wood's career struck outChicago Sun-TimesBY JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com May 18, 2012 12:00PM There stood Kerry Wood in the clubhouse on Friday morning, saying goodbye to teammates in one of the worst kept secrets in recent Cubs history. But the pitcher once embraced on the North Side as …
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Kerry Wood ends his career with a K – CBSSports.com (blog)
CBSSports.com (blog)Kerry Wood ends his career with a KCBSSports.com (blog)By C. Trent Rosecrans | Baseball Blogger Kerry Wood will leave Major League Baseball the same way he entered it — with a strikeout. In his last appearance in the big leagues, Wood entered Friday's game against the White Sox with one out in the eighth …
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18/05/2012
Raiders LB Rolando McClain sentenced to 180 days in jail for assault, other … – Washington Post (blog)
al.comRaiders LB Rolando McClain sentenced to 180 days in jail for assault, other …Washington Post (blog)Rolando McClain, former Alabama and current Oakland Raiders linebacker, leaves City Hall, Thursday in Decatur, Ala., after being found guilty of all counts in his trial for third-degree assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm …Raiders' Rolando McClain sentencedESPNRolando McClain convicted, given 180 days in jailSan Francisco ChronicleRolando McClain: Guilty, sentenced and probably not a fit for the New RaidersSan Jose Mercury News (blog)al.comall 240 news articles »
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Rolando McClain: Raiders MLB McClain to spend 180 days in jail – Rotoworld.com
Rolando McClain: Raiders MLB McClain to spend 180 days in jailRotoworld.comRaiders MLB Rolando McClain has been sentenced to 180 days in jail on charges of assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, and wrongful discharge of a firearm. McClain allegedly made threats against Rishard Tapscott before placing a pistol to his head …
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NFL to review McClain case – WAAY
NFL to review McClain caseWAAY(WAAY and Decatur Daily) – Oakland Raider Rolando McClain was sentenced to 180 days in jail and fined $2000 this afternoon, but more punishment could come from his employer. The NFL is reviewing the case under the league's personal conduct policy, …
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18/05/2012
Viewers defy ‘American Idol’ judges and eliminate Joshua Ledet – msnbc.com (blog)
New York Daily NewsViewers defy 'American Idol' judges and eliminate Joshua Ledetmsnbc.com (blog)Joshua Ledet, who set the unofficial record for Most Standing Ovations From the Judges with his consistently big performances this season, was voted off the show on Thursday. He finished in third place, while Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez move …'American Idol' recap: Joshua Ledet gets boot, leaving Jessica Sanchez and …New York Daily News'American Idol' cuts Joshua Ledet and sets Jessica Sanchez vs. Phillip …Reality TV WorldHey, 'Idol' judges: Give Joshua Ledet his dueThe Seattle TimesThe Daily Advertiser -Reutersall 1,316 news articles »
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‘American Idol’ cuts Joshua Ledet and sets Jessica Sanchez vs. Phillip … – Reality TV World
Reality TV World'American Idol' cuts Joshua Ledet and sets Jessica Sanchez vs. Phillip …Reality TV WorldBy Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 05/18/2012 American Idol cut Joshua Ledet and determined its Final 2 eleventh-season finalists during Thursday night's live results show broadcast on Fox. Ledet, a 19-year-old from Westlake, LA, became the eleventh finalist …
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Joshua Ledet: ‘Imagine’ – USA TODAY
Joshua Ledet: 'Imagine'USA TODAYJoshua Ledet and Ryan talk about Joshua's return home. He was especially excited, he says, to see the local arena sold out for his show. Joshua got a little claustrophic on the private-jet trip back to Louisiana, but "it feels so good to be home!and more »
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18/05/2012
Buffett’s Berkshire to buy Media General papers – BusinessWeek
Globe and MailBuffett's Berkshire to buy Media General papersBusinessWeekBillionaire Warren Buffett's company is making another foray into newspapers, agreeing to buy 63 newspapers from Media General Inc. for $142 million. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is also extending a loan to Media General and taking a 19.9 percent stake in …Media General deal excludes Tampa TribuneTampabay.comBerkshire Hathaway buys Media General newspapersSan Francisco ChronicleBuffett Newspaper Stable Grows On Media General DealWall Street JournalWashington Post -MarketWatchall 1,134 news articles »
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Investment adviser: Media General’s leadership ‘still the worst management … – Poynter.org
Investment adviser: Media General's leadership 'still the worst management …Poynter.orgby Andrew Beaujon Published May 17, 2012 11:50 am Updated May 17, 2012 11:54 am Amit Chokshi is the founder and owner of Kinnaras Capital Management, and he's been a constant pain in the collective neck of Media General's management over the past few …and more »
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What InsideNoVa’s sale means for readers – Inside NoVA
PotomacLocal.comWhat InsideNoVa's sale means for readersInside NoVADouglas Hiemstra, president of World Media Enterprises, and Scott Searl, general counsel and senior vice president of administration, meet with employees in Manassas on May 17 to discuss the sale of Media General's newspapers to a subsidiary of …Buffet Buys News & Messenger, Insidenova for $142 MillionPotomacLocal.comall 2 news articles »
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18/05/2012
Ready, set: Here comes NATO summit weekend – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneReady, set: Here comes NATO summit weekendChicago TribuneNATO summit weekend in Chicago is finally here, and a hearty hallo, bonjour, hola, ciao, përshëndetje, ahoj, здравей, hej, sveiki, and cześć to all. Or, as they once exclaimed here in the Windy City, "The whole world is watching." At the very least, …Obama Prepares for NATO Summit in ChicagoVoice of AmericaNATO summit in Chicago sends some brides fleeingReutersFor Chicago, NATO summit brings commuter headachesBoston.comall 2,630 news articles »
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Obama will use NATO summit in Chicago to raise money for Afghan army after … – Washington Post
The Associated PressObama will use NATO summit in Chicago to raise money for Afghan army after …Washington PostMore than 20 nations have already agreed to help fund the Afghan army and more are expected to announce their commitments at the Chicago summit. US and other NATO leaders claim that fundraising is on track, although the totals publicly announced so far …Pakistani president to attend NATO summitThe Associated PressPakistani President to Attend NATO Summit in ChicagoVoice of America (blog)Pakistani president to attend NATO summit on AfghanistanCNN Internationalall 3,153 news articles »
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NATO Summit prompts police grievance by Chicago cops over OT pay – Chicago Sun-Times
NATO Summit prompts police grievance by Chicago cops over OT payChicago Sun-TimesProtesters pause at a Chicago Police station at Halsted and 31st Streets during a march Tuesday night, May 15, 2012. | TOM CRUZE~Sun-Times Chicago police officers who work overtime during the NATO Summit have been told they will be paid in cash — and …Rockford Police to Help at NATO SummitWIFRRockford area police officers going to NATOWREX-TVall 6 news articles »
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18/05/2012
Discover Financial Services to Present at Deutsche Bank Global Financial … – MarketWatch (press release)
Discover Financial Services to Present at Deutsche Bank Global Financial …MarketWatch (press release)RIVERWOODS, Ill., May 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Mark Graf, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Discover, will present at the Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Investor Conference in New York City on Monday, May 21, …and more »
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Scientists discover 200-year-old shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico during an … – Daily Mail
Daily MailScientists discover 200-year-old shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico during an …Daily MailBy Nina Golgowski A 19th century shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico has been discovered by scientists and online viewers on land using an underwater robot and camera, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports.Explorers discover nearly 200-year-old shipwreckLondon Free PressExplorers discover 200-year-old shipwreck in Gulf of MexicoVancouver Sunall 95 news articles »
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‘Hysteria’ review: Victorians discover the joy of sex – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com'Hysteria' review: Victorians discover the joy of sexThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comBy Stephen Whitty/The Star-Ledger “Hysteria” takes a terrific character, and then wraps her up in a slightly silly and very predictable movie. The film is about – children, go to your rooms — the invention of the vibrator. Oddly it has nothing to do …and more »
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18/05/2012
Donna Summer dead at 63 – msnbc.com
New York Daily NewsDonna Summer dead at 63msnbc.comSinger Donna Summer has died after fighting a long battle with cancer. The five-time Grammy winner rose to the top of the charts during the 70s and arguably did more than anyone to make disco cool. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports.Donna Summer dead at 63: Legendary disco singer succumbs to cancerNew York Daily NewsDonna Summer, Disco Queen, dead at 63CBS NewsDonna Summer, dead at 63, influenced music world as 'Queen of Disco'MiamiHerald.comLos Angeles Times -MTV.com (blog) -Chicago Tribuneall 3,432 news articles »
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Donna Summer dead at 63: report – Chicago Sun-Times
Donna Summer dead at 63: reportChicago Sun-TimesIn fact, in 2008, just before turning 60, Donna Summer had a No. 1 dance hit with “I'ma Fire.” That meant she, along with Cher, had scored a No. 1 song in each of the last four decades. Only Madonna has charted more dance hits than Summer.
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Donna Summer, dead at 63 – Sacramento Bee
Donna Summer, dead at 63Sacramento BeeReader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions of the writer, not The Sacramento Bee. If you see an objectionable comment, click the "Report Abuse" link below it. We will delete comments containing inappropriate links, obscenities, hate speech, …and more »
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