http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=960&32=6059&7=505092&40=washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fap AP Content Feed. en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:05 GMT 2009-11-21T00:00:05Z en-us http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=70647367&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcourt-filing-cuba-spy-suspect-to-plead-guilty-70647367.html A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his life but gives her a chance at freedom in six years. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:05 GMT 422e994f08e96a8bbd3204c4d06c6b37 2009-11-21T00:00:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=70646317&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fbritney-spears-ex-boyfriend-adnan-ghalib-sentenced-to-45-days-in-los-angeles-jail-70646317.html Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:04 GMT f4bf202ae62348dd260b79ab83c45692 2009-11-21T00:00:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477312&44=70663272&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fap%2Fgoing-rogue-sells-300000-copies-its-first-day-70663272.html "Going Rogue" is going big. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:10 GMT 226bc1515d632c91b7ac0e6600d0ba40 2009-11-20T23:50:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70663557&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Farmy-says-independent-review-sought-by-gao-will-look-at-how-body-armor-for-troops-is-tested-70663557.html The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:09 GMT c98f939eee2ce933258ca75d224611a0 2009-11-20T23:55:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70661082&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fgop-recommendations-for-fewer-womens-health-tests-could-mean-rationed-health-care-under-bill-70661082.html Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:04 GMT 5bdc017613244b46e35f2e1078a3c46b 2009-11-20T23:55:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70659287&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fwyoming-files-new-lawsuit-challenging-yellowstone-snowmobile-rules-70659287.html The state of Wyoming has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block the National Park Service from restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:22 GMT 0905db6f1fae26c1f2dd96b78f0e81df 2009-11-20T23:02:22Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70662407&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fchicago-white-sox-close-to-deal-with-omar-vizquel-70662407.html The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:04 GMT e99ad8329bf2db8717661b03a4b849d1 2009-11-20T23:50:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70604727&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fman-accused-of-taping-reporter-to-appear-in-court-70604727.html A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:13 GMT bee1f11d561b53598887edb70147f292 2009-11-20T22:55:13Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=70662787&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fthose-songs-still-soar-in-george-and-ira-gershwins-girl-crazy-70662787.html Let's salute one of the least appreciated conventions of musical theater — the entr'acte. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:45:04 GMT 617857eb922213efca2a07f738ce4b6a 2009-11-20T23:45:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70655967&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fus-prosecutors-to-drop-manslaughter-case-against-blackwater-guard-in-deadly-07-iraq-shooting-70655967.html The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:40:11 GMT 04e0a1088e5bc20d8869b2aa6002b272 2009-11-20T23:40:11Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=70662387&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcourt-reverses-ruling-on-2005-protest-70662387.html The U.S. Court of Appeals has reserved a ruling that the arrests of several protesters on the eve of the second inauguration of President George W. Bush was unconstitutional. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:40:09 GMT abc693a727bb3587030e42aa9f2a7550 2009-11-20T23:40:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70662372&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fseminoles-hope-to-earn-bowl-eligibility-saturday-70662372.html Florida State is hoping to become bowl eligible for the 28th straight season against Maryland on Saturday in a game that will be mostly about new quarterbacks and old coaches. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:40:07 GMT eb727ff1da2c27c5c11a668eaa8e7023 2009-11-20T23:40:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=70658827&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcourt-finds-nyc-cable-tv-news-anchor-guilty-of-attempted-assault-of-his-wife-70658827.html Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:40:06 GMT 34ba5e76b88997343f040517368c5d7d 2009-11-20T23:40:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70661962&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fargentinas-congress-approves-forced-extraction-of-dna-from-suspected-dirty-war-orphans-70661962.html Valuing truth over the right to privacy, Argentina's Congress has authorized the forced extraction of DNA from people who may have been born to political prisoners slain a quarter-century ago — even when they don't want to know their birth parents. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:04 GMT 31d4cd2f8d4a6bd73d23922ba61fa695 2009-11-20T23:35:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=70596347&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Foprah-winfreys-production-company-says-shell-announce-friday-that-her-show-will-end-in-2011-70596347.html For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:07 GMT 9bbccacf7b27a96f2dc8630d0fd841ed 2009-11-20T18:35:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70661612&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Funlvs-wolfe-breaks-foot-college-career-over-70661612.html UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe broke his left foot while returning punts in practice and will not be able to play in what would have been the final game of his college career. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:18 GMT e7f010cfb53122ca15ff07a8a210703b 2009-11-20T23:30:18Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70661607&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fpackers-offensive-line-in-flux-70661607.html The decision was made during the offseason by Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who'd grown tired of watching what he called "musical chairs" being played on his offensive line for the previous three seasons. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:17 GMT b730a19d79c7e921aca205f29ac57602 2009-11-20T23:30:17Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70596557&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Frepublicans-assail-health-care-bill-democrats-set-saturday-night-test-vote-on-senate-measure-70596557.html Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:12 GMT a6d5f4c9986b72a6a8c72a4ca35bcc17 2009-11-20T23:30:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70660157&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fsuburban-denver-billboard-links-obama-with-jihadists-70660157.html A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:13 GMT 455598051f12ab81538869f9312bafb5 2009-11-20T23:25:13Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70619562&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fmo-teen-accused-of-killing-neighbor-sent-to-psych-hospital-attorney-says-shes-depressed-70619562.html A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:05 GMT bc89851a9fa79017b9c1e836b9eba087 2009-11-20T23:30:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70642112&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fportis-visits-concussion-specialists-70642112.html Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:03 GMT c87076f6f17606a49afc951c14bd7654 2009-11-20T23:30:03Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70658132&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Freal-salt-lake-embracing-overlooked-role-70658132.html Ask Real Salt Lake about being the overlooked underdogs in Sunday's MLS Cup final against the big names of the Los Angeles Galaxy, and the players say all the right things. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:17 GMT fce7e232860cf157c5a803015ecbdac8 2009-11-20T23:25:17Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70658802&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fcolo-coroner-says-mother-of-new-orleans-saints-qb-brees-died-of-drug-overdose-70658802.html The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:05 GMT 04bedd5d3c30a611f136a51bb3148b17 2009-11-20T23:05:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70633347&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcalifornia-investigates-whether-african-american-churches-were-cheated-by-leasing-companies-70633347.html California is investigating several companies suspected of bilking churches nationwide of hundreds of thousands of dollars through fraudulent computer leasing schemes, authorities said Friday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:12 GMT 75de2fa2ca3cb647bf18b3d80e6f2991 2009-11-20T23:25:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=70639707&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fohio-police-chief-i-didnt-try-to-sell-items-from-home-of-parker-broderick-surrogate-70639707.html An Ohio police chief accused of burgling the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick abused his authority and tried to "blame it all on being a joke," a prosecutor said Friday in closing arguments of the chief's trial. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:05 GMT 14c2458b1facde05b4d30c4a06da6c66 2009-11-20T19:40:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=70609992&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fjennifer-lopez-adam-lambert-among-those-preparing-special-performances-for-sundays-american-music-awards-70609992.html Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:08 GMT c367a265b324a655848cd9f40478b702 2009-11-20T23:25:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70649232&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fnfl-players-union-opposes-goodells-call-for-players-to-report-on-teammates-concussions-70649232.html The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:10 GMT 1577c49f2d1fc6d16114b8852c3c2463 2009-11-20T23:20:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70661077&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fap-news-in-brief-70661077.html Three Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill — for now — in crucial Saturday vote Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:09 GMT 08a479d7f753f5762002d319979a7806 2009-11-20T23:20:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70602927&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fun-childrens-convention-at-20-indian-boy-embodies-the-plight-of-millions-of-downtrodden-kids-70602927.html Arun Kumar was born to disabled parents, beaten by his grandparents, ran away from home, got a job in a garment factory and had all his savings stolen by the police. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:08 GMT ef76dcd2fdc648f954b811b160389e28 2009-11-20T23:20:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70659597&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fprosecutors-charge-former-marine-with-6-counts-of-murder-in-death-of-cathouse-star-others-70659597.html A former Marine was charged Friday with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse." Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:05 GMT b71471f6f1cd74eaf0c523cf3520c4b0 2009-11-20T23:20:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70658862&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fas-interest-rates-fall-back-near-zero-there-arent-many-happy-returns-70658862.html The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:16 GMT d589d39008debed4c30761a81b671b1e 2009-11-20T23:00:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70604237&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Falaska-volunteers-strive-to-save-santa-letter-service-after-postal-service-puts-program-on-ice-70604237.html An Alaska senator says the U.S. Postal Service is resuming a program allowing volunteers to respond to letters sent to Santa Claus in care of the North Pole, Alaska, post office. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:07 GMT a88668bd107af24eb70d7130c4c677f8 2009-11-20T23:15:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70594542&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Frepublican-advisers-say-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-bid-instead-of-governors-race-70594542.html Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Senate, according to two party advisers. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:05 GMT e532226582d1b166869c971d876a8233 2009-11-20T23:15:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70644912&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fkings-owner-will-no-longer-operate-wnba-franchise-70644912.html The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:19 GMT 29920f7ffefece5f8a0fc81b41ddc8ab 2009-11-20T22:55:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70659602&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Ffired-psychiatrist-says-marines-suffering-from-post-traumatic-stress-received-shoddy-care-70659602.html Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:10:03 GMT f4b52cc6d88848fde069cc710e9b4dd1 2009-11-20T23:10:03Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70650722&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2F2-former-pa-judges-in-juvenile-kickbacks-case-win-partial-immunity-from-lawsuits-70650722.html Two former county judges accused of taking millions of dollars in kickbacks to send juveniles to private detention facilities are partially immune from civil lawsuits, a federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled Friday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:12 GMT c4498a43971e11599478fc388e82c40d 2009-11-20T23:05:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70650427&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fmurder-move-trial-to-la-a-setback-for-transit-cop-70650427.html A judge's decision to move Johannes Mehserle's murder trial to Los Angeles County is a setback for the former transit police officer charged with gunning down an unarmed man on New Year's Day. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:23 GMT d70d0647b38e3adbba069d08e9190604 2009-11-20T23:02:23Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70645742&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fravens-edwards-plans-appeal-of-fine-for-roughness-70645742.html Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:09 GMT 2531f585c05c755578a5df9b9f84b266 2009-11-20T23:00:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70658482&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fbeckham-has-bone-bruise-but-expects-to-play-70658482.html Los Angeles midfielder David Beckham says he'll need an injection in his right ankle to reduce pain and allow him to play in Sunday night's MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:18 GMT b0ea28cbab42940a1dab11a544c4adec 2009-11-20T22:55:18Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70658477&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fproduct-recalls-cantaloupes-shedds-country-crock-chilled-side-dish-products-70658477.html The following recalls have been announced: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:12 GMT 5eebfa7aebbd7ca8b935326729382ec9 2009-11-20T22:55:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70598287&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcompetency-hearing-opens-in-federal-court-for-former-maui-engineer-accused-of-spying-for-china-70598287.html The competency hearing of a Maui man accused of spying for China has ended with the prosecutor claiming the defendant is difficult to work with and makes wild exaggerations but is legally able to stand trial. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:06 GMT d91dfd30950e316f1a70e7b8d1b1bf62 2009-11-20T22:55:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70658437&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fprosecutors-charge-former-marine-with-6-counts-of-murder-in-death-of-cathouse-star-others-70658437.html A former Marine has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse." Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:05 GMT 94019adaced04763cd875de20f99d269 2009-11-20T22:55:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70646327&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fteen-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-border-patrol-agent-shot-8-times-including-4-shots-to-head-70646327.html A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in head, neck and torso in the mountains east of San Diego. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:55:03 GMT de4decf8456827a48032e1b4944607b9 2009-11-20T22:55:03Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70657782&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fmexican-prosecutors-investigate-disappearance-of-journalist-who-reported-on-crime-corruption-70657782.html Authorities in the western Mexican state of Michoacan are investigating the disappearance of a journalist who wrote about organized crime. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:13 GMT d6b4e398dbac0d91d6784f6b396a7beb 2009-11-20T22:45:13Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70657777&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fmissouri-jury-deliberates-on-case-of-black-school-teacher-who-says-white-police-assaulted-her-70657777.html A jury is deliberating the fate of a black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers in Missouri Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:12 GMT 4a331fe57dda43ff4e3559596d1b2469 2009-11-20T22:45:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70656687&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fward-welcomes-kessler-to-oakland-for-title-bout-70656687.html Andre Ward feels he's been an underdog from the moment he was born. Even with his prodigious boxing gifts, his undefeated ring record and that Olympic gold medal, he still firmly believes that nobody gives him a chance. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:08 GMT 966ce1c717ce96309c993ddcb69e6297 2009-11-20T22:45:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=70621212&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fjury-continues-deliberating-baltimore-mayors-case-70621212.html Jurors in the theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon were dismissed for the weekend after sending a note to the judge saying deliberations were getting heated. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:06 GMT 0a3f66b14677dcc04a5d0d988ab3d2da 2009-11-20T22:45:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70642832&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fleft-hander-john-grabow-gets-75-million-2-year-deal-from-cubs-first-free-agent-to-agree-70642832.html Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:04 GMT f8ffd16c4e589580d498d2795b6c13af 2009-11-20T22:40:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70631492&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Finvestors-file-100m-suit-against-high-profile-fla-lawyer-under-federal-probe-for-huge-fraud-70631492.html Investors claiming they were fleeced by a high-profile South Florida attorney filed a $100 million lawsuit Friday contending that the lawyer orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme with the help of a Canadian bank's U.S. subsidiary and several accomplices. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:08 GMT ce8b9b83277f6d3601321a026092427a 2009-11-20T22:35:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=70656672&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fpolice-sergeant-accused-of-misconduct-70656672.html Baltimore police say a sergeant who authorized the use of the department's marine unit as part of a Maryland lawmaker's marriage proposal has been charged with misconduct. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:13 GMT f7f8eab59379b51eb925e786ba774727 2009-11-20T22:30:13Z