http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=960&32=6059&7=505092&40=washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fap AP Content Feed. en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:13 GMT 2009-11-20T22:45:13Z 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 three-decade-long plot to spy for Cuba have pleaded guilty in federal court. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:02 GMT 422e994f08e96a8bbd3204c4d06c6b37 2009-11-20T22:40:02Z 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=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 22:45:11 GMT de4decf8456827a48032e1b4944607b9 2009-11-20T22:45:11Z 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=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 21:50:08 GMT 75de2fa2ca3cb647bf18b3d80e6f2991 2009-11-20T21:50:08Z 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 http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70628962&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fun-committee-targets-irans-human-rights-violations-and-crackdown-on-election-opponents-70628962.html A key U.N. committee approved a resolution Friday urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents following the country's disputed presidential election and release those still detained. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:30:03 GMT b4302d54e8a4ec1305eda7b494d1114d 2009-11-20T22:30:03Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70602107&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fman-faces-murder-rape-charges-in-death-of-5-year-old-nc-girl-her-body-found-off-rural-road-70602107.html A 5-year-old North Carolina girl was raped and killed the same day she was taken from her home, according to an arrest warrant released Friday. Shaniya Davis was sexually assaulted and asphyxiated Nov. 10, the day her mother reported her missing from the trailer park where she was staying, according to the warrant. Authorities embarked on a nearly weeklong search that ended when the girl's body was found dumped off a rural road. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:25:04 GMT dc1994f3f65549e79770814c18384b97 2009-11-20T22:25:04Z 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 22:20:23 GMT a6d5f4c9986b72a6a8c72a4ca35bcc17 2009-11-20T22:20:23Z 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 22:20:19 GMT 29920f7ffefece5f8a0fc81b41ddc8ab 2009-11-20T22:20:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70630352&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fethics-committee-admonishes-sen-burris-of-ill-in-letter-but-recommends-no-punishment-70630352.html The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment to the seat once held by Barack Obama. The committee recommended no action beyond the letter. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:12 GMT a1881895b14c4ca30cb374ba113c4ad7 2009-11-20T22:20:12Z 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 22:20:10 GMT 04e0a1088e5bc20d8869b2aa6002b272 2009-11-20T22:20:10Z 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 22:20:08 GMT 2531f585c05c755578a5df9b9f84b266 2009-11-20T22:20:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70655932&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fno-16-hokies-feeling-good-about-nc-state-game-70655932.html Virginia Tech hopes to stay on track to reach 10 victories for the sixth season in a row when the No. 16 Hokies play host to struggling North Carolina State on Saturday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:06 GMT 41170f124cc9d8c02bf42615e4d80e95 2009-11-20T22:20:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=70655917&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Felectrician-auctioning-bayside-island-70655917.html A West Ocean City electrician who needs money to keep his business going is auctioning a private bayside island that features a sandy beach and hunting lodge. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:04 GMT e72d414a2b40d37437c659f8bfeffc14 2009-11-20T22:20:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70643342&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fcanadian-court-orders-refugee-board-to-reconsider-case-of-lesbian-deserter-from-us-army-70643342.html A lesbian who deserted the U.S. military and fled to Canada must be given another chance to plead her case for refugee status, Canada's Federal Court ruled Friday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:03 GMT b3e478b29e3735929362916c95d76e4a 2009-11-20T22:20:03Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=70611032&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fsw-va-business-park-gets-56m-state-grant-70611032.html A business park in Southwest Virginia is getting a $5.6 million grant for improvements, including improving access roads and installing additional utilities. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:23 GMT fffc6da5bacb17b7936265f508a2e56a 2009-11-20T22:10:23Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70630817&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fknicks-answer-no-to-signing-allen-iverson-70630817.html The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:21 GMT 4ba375654d5079ec0e33e0716b161dc1 2009-11-20T22:10:21Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70655042&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Frolando-mcclain-brandon-spikes-sean-weatherspoon-named-butkus-award-finalists-again-70655042.html Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:20 GMT a32a36070e1acc68c7133cf04d1cf528 2009-11-20T22:10:20Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70609467&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Faccused-ringleader-in-plot-to-destroy-sears-tower-bomb-fbi-offices-to-be-sentenced-in-florida-70609467.html The ringleader of a group described by prosecutors as plotting terror attacks on Chicago's Sears Tower and FBI offices in hopes of sparking an anti-government insurrection was sentenced Friday to 13 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:19 GMT e94aad09fc228abc106c9544859e6dcb 2009-11-20T22:10:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70646932&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Foverweight-students-at-university-in-pennsylvania-told-to-take-fitness-class-or-risk-diplomas-70646932.html A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:17 GMT 00c3e15fd994a50b4ee3dd0755389953 2009-11-20T22:10:17Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70634457&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fpolice-are-weak-link-in-afghanistans-goal-for-its-forces-take-lead-on-security-in-5-years-70634457.html Underpaid, under-equipped and under-trained, Afghanistan's 93,000-member police force is the weak link in an ambitious security strategy to hand over defense of the country to Afghans so American and other foreign troops can go home. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:16 GMT 395dee0aa2d513cf5f93345b826414d9 2009-11-20T22:10:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70634442&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fdefense-chief-says-us-will-examine-its-own-contracts-in-hopes-of-reducing-afghan-corruption-70634442.html The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:13 GMT c017fe129d83c05d164282724d7b4fc1 2009-11-20T22:10:13Z 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 An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is expected to appear in court for the first time. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:08 GMT bee1f11d561b53598887edb70147f292 2009-11-20T22:05:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70652982&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fnortheast-pa-residents-sue-houston-based-natural-gas-driller-over-polluted-water-wells-70652982.html Pat Farnelli says there's something in the water at her house. The last time she drank it, she says she vomited four times. It's made her children sick, too. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:07 GMT b38dfdb05a786f1088b5aa8cab5b5f0d 2009-11-20T21:55:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70634927&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fwarrant-drug-in-jackson-case-came-from-vegas-firm-70634927.html Police believe a batch of drugs blamed in Michael Jackson's death was purchased by his personal physician at a Las Vegas pharmacy, U.S. court documents released Friday show. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:04 GMT 4af0d3b00e3fe9fc6f76d5a821c2d9a6 2009-11-20T22:05:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70606072&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Ffifa-rules-out-possibility-of-replaying-disputed-france-ireland-world-cup-qualifying-match-70606072.html There will be no rematch. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:14 GMT 08bd60fb08fa2a9d03e412e0bfbe242a 2009-11-20T22:00:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70653522&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fga-tech-adds-a-year-to-johnsons-contract-70653522.html Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson agreed Friday to a one-year extension of his contract, which now runs through 2016. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:12 GMT 020572d229e83841570c7e81886e23a7 2009-11-20T22:00:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70604612&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Funiversity-of-calif-imposes-2500-fee-increase-as-police-in-riot-gear-watch-over-protest-70604612.html Students barricaded themselves inside buildings on University of California campuses to protest a 32 percent increase in student fees and budget cuts that have led to slashed programs and lost jobs. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:09 GMT e0f42edc0ded188137c1d0ca4d7f132c 2009-11-20T18:35:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70650037&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fend-of-an-era-brunswick-naval-air-stations-planes-to-depart-as-base-readies-for-closing-70650037.html The rumble of Navy patrol aircraft flying overhead will soon be a thing of the past as the remaining P-3 Orions depart from Brunswick Naval Air Station. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:04 GMT 03284df3fdd2008b2d822bbf372e1d31 2009-11-20T22:00:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70651382&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fno-23-utah-tries-to-recover-against-san-diego-st-70651382.html Banged and bruised, Utah quarterback Jordan Wynn is ready for another shot. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:04 GMT ad3a2f5f5343709cabdb5f91c5debd2e 2009-11-20T21:55:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70647612&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fattorney-says-fort-hood-shooting-suspects-1st-hearing-planned-for-saturday-in-hospital-room-70647612.html An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:09 GMT 7028d4932c7fc257970598a87b7cd092 2009-11-20T20:50:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70652532&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fsenate-health-bill-helps-chiropractors-biologic-drugmakers-but-whacks-insurance-executives-70652532.html Chiropractors get a lift in the Senate health care bill, thanks to a senator from the state practitioners consider the birthplace of their profession — Iowa. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:11 GMT 657e99cca4a8a66f9d22d6f116ee9f02 2009-11-20T21:45:11Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=70647797&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fin-restructuring-ap-changes-roles-for-6-news-editors-and-assigns-4-regional-photo-editors-70647797.html The Associated Press has named six news editors to oversee expanded multistate territories and has assigned four interim regional photo editors as part of a restructuring of U.S. news management to ensure the continuing strength of the news cooperative's state reports. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:09 GMT 3faa76d7f8171e4f614fccaec2b2356e 2009-11-20T21:45:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70652522&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fsaints-running-back-reggie-bush-questionable-for-tampa-bay-70652522.html New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:07 GMT e8740c20cebbf25bf642cd8f0f0ee8ce 2009-11-20T21:45:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70646907&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Flawal-leads-no-21-georgia-tech-past-george-mason-70646907.html A friendly rivalry between teammates Gani Lawal and Derrick Favors means trouble for opponents of No. 21 Georgia Tech. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:04 GMT bb425c0a1dac9db87c91a0eff7b6e17b 2009-11-20T21:45:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70647402&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fsenate-panel-will-take-up-bernankes-nomination-to-second-fed-term-on-december-3-70647402.html Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term will be the subject of a Senate Banking Committee hearing next month, the panel's chairman said Friday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:18 GMT bb5e65bcca23c45eb50ad05519dfa7b5 2009-11-20T20:45:18Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70651952&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fatp-chief-says-tour-will-not-reopen-agassis-drug-case-despite-admission-of-crystal-meth-use-70651952.html ATP chairman Adam Helfant says the tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:11 GMT 56c2326f1c31b3bf7335308dec52d4d0 2009-11-20T21:40:11Z 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 21:40:08 GMT c367a265b324a655848cd9f40478b702 2009-11-20T21:40:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=70603027&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fabortion-dispute-with-catholic-bishops-could-hinder-obamas-health-care-bill-in-senate-70603027.html The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:07 GMT 4e1433952513a945d245d0eb9042e75c 2009-11-20T11:45:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70638992&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Fno-14-stanford-flying-high-into-big-game-vs-cal-70638992.html When Toby Gerhart arrived at Stanford in 2006 there was more talk about whether the Cardinal should field a major college football team than about the farfetched possibility of going to the Rose Bowl. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:10 GMT 44c8cd050fa7ba3db82b008dd80920a2 2009-11-20T19:35:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477307&44=70634937&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap%2Forton-misses-3rd-practice-with-ankle-injury-70634937.html Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of a sprained left ankle and has only an outside chance of playing Sunday when the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers meet with first place in the AFC West on the line. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:24 GMT 0b0854dfce3c60f6cc0771908816bd63 2009-11-20T21:30:24Z 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 Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:07 GMT 9bbccacf7b27a96f2dc8630d0fd841ed 2009-11-20T18:35:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70650732&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fguatemala-ends-2-year-adoption-suspension-establishes-reforms-to-stop-theft-sale-of-babies-70650732.html Guatemalan officials on Friday announced the resumption of international adoptions after a nearly two-year suspension prompted by the discovery that some babies were being sold. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:08 GMT dc25c5a6802f6fa4863b329b97ea7ef7 2009-11-20T21:30:08Z 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 Pennsylvania judges accused of taking kickbacks to supply private detention facilities with juveniles have been granted partial immunity from civil liability. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:07 GMT c4498a43971e11599478fc388e82c40d 2009-11-20T21:30:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=70603477&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fus-ambassador-criticizes-negative-coverage-of-obamas-china-visit-by-us-media-70603477.html Washington's ambassador to Beijing hit out Friday at negative U.S. media coverage of President Barack Obama's visit to China, saying it failed to take into account important progress on many issues. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:03 GMT 91196071abe546f5a4802e08d69fda42 2009-11-20T21:30:03Z