Will California gay-marriage trial go to Supreme Court?

01/26/10 As a federal court considers the constitutionality of a voter-approved ban in California, some gay-marriage advocates say a Supreme Court decision could be the best path to legalization.

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State House passes bill banning use of hand-held cell phones while driving

01/26/10 About nine months after seeing his bill to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving in Pennsylvania killed in the House, state Rep. Josh Shapiro, D-153, had his legislation approved by a 156-40 vote as an amendment to a House bill Monday.

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Can't Miss Kid

01/18/10 The best shooter in the country? Questions like that spawn spirited late-night debates in chat rooms or local watering holes. The numbers say that out of 345 Division 1 women's basketball teams, Samford's Emily London is No. 1 in 3-point shooting.

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Norma D. Smith: Mensa member rallied for children, those with special needs

01/17/10 If anyone resembled the American World War II icon Rosie the Riveter, it would Norma D. Smith. She was a strong and determined woman willing to kick down cultural and gender barriers.

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Tougher penalties eyed for driving cell phone users - Sun, 17 Jan 2010 PST

01/17/10 Some Washington state lawmakers are looking to crack down even more on drivers who use a cell phone without a handsfree device.

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Vampire Weekend track-by-track guide to Contra

01/11/10 You've read the reviews . You've listened to the album . You've possibly just got back from queuing for tickets at Rough Trade and are maybe contemplating going to that Club Vampire Weekend thingy in Dalston on Friday. But what's the REAL story behind the New Yorkers' second album, eh?

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Vampire Weekend's track-by-track guide to Contra

01/11/10 You've read the reviews . You've listened to the album . You've possibly just got back from queuing for tickets at Rough Trade and are maybe contemplating going to that Club Vampire Weekend thingy in Dalston on Friday. But what's the REAL story behind the New Yorkers' second album, eh? Bassist Chris Baio offers DiS the straight dope, track-by-track stylee.

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JAY-Z Announces Additional BP3 North American Tour Dates Including Hometown Madison Square Garden Appearance on March ...

01/11/10 After a stellar 2009, surpassing Elvis as the solo artist with the most # 1 albums, scoring a # 1 single with the anthemic "Empire State Of Mind" with Alicia Keys, performing during the World Series at Yankee Stadium, winning American Music Awards, sitting down with Oprah and staging a sold out 2009 tour, JAY-Z has added dates for his BP3 2010 North American tour.

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- Health and Science - The Times-Tribune

01/10/10 Q: What is vertical farming? Is it better for the environment? A: "Vertical farming" is a term coined by Columbia University professor of environmental health and microbiology Dickson Despommier to describe the concept of growing large amounts of food i

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K-State Men's Basketball Opens Big 12 Play at Missouri Today

01/09/10 Kansas State (13-1) opens its 14th season of Big 12 Conference action on Saturday, as the Wildcats travel to Columbia, Mo., to face the Missouri Tigers (12-3) at Mizzou Arena at 1 p.m. CT.

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Gamecocks' season ends on a sour note with bowl loss to UConn

01/02/10 South Carolina's November victory over Clemson energized Gamecock fans for their game against Connecticut, but the Huskies easily overcame USC to win the PapaJohns.com Bowl Saturday in Birmingham.

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Morris: Harder to explain than Outback loss

01/02/10 Just when you thought South Carolina football could not further embarrass itself in front of a national television audience, it did so Saturday afternoon in the Papajohns.com Bowl.

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Jackets hold off 49ers' late rally

01/02/10 Georgia Tech 76, UNC Charlotte 67: Gani Lawal had 29 points and rescued Georgia Tech from a late collapse as the visiting Yellow Jackets overcame 31 points from Derrio Green in a victory against UNC Charlotte last night.

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Harry Jaffe: It's old home week at D.C.'s gathering spots

01/02/10 For a dinner to celebrate the gathering of my far-flung family members, I chose Arucola, a local eatery on Connecticut Avenue just south of Chevy Chase Circle.

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Texting while driving leads to yet another family tragedy

12/30/09 Vinnie Sorce knew something was wrong when he saw a police officer pull into the driveway. He immediately sent his three children, two boys from a previous marriage and a little girl with his fiancee, to their rooms so he could talk to the officer outside.

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Agents & Agencies

12/24/09 Patti Meyer of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Greenwich has been named to the Top 5 in Real Estate Network. A real estate professional for more than 25 years, Meyer, a frequent award

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Federal funds for SRS spread across country

12/22/09 Savannah River Site's bountiful infusion of federal stimulus dollars is jingling in pockets as far away as Nevada, California -- even Canada, according to a breakdown of procurement subcontracts, but plenty of money is going to local companies, too.

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Saturday's College Basketball Scores

12/13/09 Albright 71, Kings, Pa. 70 Arcadia 65, Penn St.-Hazleton 39 Army 59, Dartmouth 46 Baruch 69, Yeshiva 63 Berkeley 71, Penn St.-Brandywine 65 Boston U. 88, Marist 72 Bowling Green 58, Canisius 54 Bridgeport 84, Molloy 77 Brooklyn 88, Old Westbury 80 Buffalo 93, Buffalo St. 65 California, Pa. 93, Holy Family 56 Cent. Connecticut St. 70, Albany, N.Y. 68, OT Cincinnati Christian 92, Union, Ky. 88 ...

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Saturday's Women's Basketball Scores

12/13/09 Albany, N.Y. 63, Wagner 56 Bridgeport 78, St. Rose 69, 2OT Chestnut Hill 60, Goldey Beacom 54 Daniel Webster 72, Maine-Augusta 36 Dickinson 81, Haverford 70 Drew 70, Baptist Bible, Pa. 61 E. Connecticut 58, Plymouth St. 52 Fairleigh Dickinson 63, St. Peter's 46 Gettysburg 59, Ursinus 38 Hofstra 73, Manhattan 65 Holy Family 71, Georgian Court 55 Kings, Pa. 70, Keystone 42 Lake Erie 85, Slippery ...

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Saturday's Women's Major Basketball Scores

12/13/09 Albany, N.Y. 63, Wagner 56 Fairleigh Dickinson 63, St. Peter's 46 Hofstra 73, Manhattan 65 Marist 81, Boston U. 73 Penn St. 77, Pittsburgh 73 Princeton 80, Lafayette 47 Quinnipiac 68, Maine 59 Rider 66, Penn 53 Seton Hall 74, Delaware St. 50 St. Bonaventure 70, Bowling Green 54 St. Francis, NY 59, Colgate 54 UNC-Greensboro 69, Fordham 63 West Virginia 74, Longwood 43 SOUTH Charlotte 72, Southern ...

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