SOUTHCOM, HHS partner on medical training
MIAMI, Jan. 5 (UPI) - The U.S. Public Health Service and U.S. Southern
Command have agreed to a medical readiness and training partnership for
operations in Latin America.
Adm.
United Press International, 2009.01.06 07:30
Czechs take over leadership of EU
Czechs seem to have mixed feelings about leading the EU
The Czech Republic has taken over the rotating presidency of the European
Union, and immediately grappled with a potential crisis.
BBC, 2009.01.06 07:00
So Much for the Post-Holiday Blues
Frontier Airlines announces four-day sale with fares as low as $49* each
way
DENVER, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Frontier Airlines is helping to
cure those post-holiday blues by saving you some green.
PR Newswire, 2009.01.06 06:06
Economists Seek Solutions, Signs of Life in Housing
By Ros Krasny Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO
Top economists at the Allied Social Sciences Association's annual meeting
have been searching - in some cases, in vain - for signs of life in the
U.S.
ABC news, 2009.01.06 06:00
NBA: San Antonio 91, Miami 84
MIAMI, Jan. 5 (UPI) - Tim Duncan had 19 points and nine rebounds Monday to
lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 91-84 victory over Miami.
George Hill added 15 points and seven rebounds for the Spurs, who have won
eight of nine and moved a game ahead of idle New Orleans in the NBA
Southwest division.
Dwyane Wade had 24 points and 12 assists for the Heat, who have lost three
of five.
United Press International, 2009.01.06 05:30
Burrell leaves Phillies for Rays
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 5 (UPI) - Outfielder-designated hitter Pat Burrell has
left one World Series team for another, signing a two-year deal Monday with
the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay didn't say how much it will pay Burrell but there have been
reports the contract is worth $16 million.
United Press International, 2009.01.06 05:00
Mexico rattled by earthquake
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 5 (UPI) - A minor earthquake rattled Mexico's Baja
Peninsula Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Officials said the quake was centered about 100 miles off the coast of the
peninsula.
The tremor hit early Monday, rattling homes and other buildings, though
reportedly caused no damage, Mexico's El Universal newspaper reported
online.
United Press International, 2009.01.06 04:30
Father, son charged in tombstone theft
LATHAM, N.Y., Jan. 5 (UPI) - Police said they have arrested a father and
son who allegedly plotted to steal thousands of pounds of tombstones from a
granite company in New York state.
Investigators said Demetrius Lanier, 35, and his son, Shateek Lanier, 19,
attempted to leave Stefanazzi & Spargo Granite Co.
United Press International, 2009.01.06 04:00
Tar Heels tumble to No. 3
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 5 (UPI) - Undefeated Pittsburgh sat atop the ESPN/USA
Today men's basketball rankings Monday, with North Carolina falling from
first to third after its first loss.
The 14-0 Panthers, who were ranked third last week, received first-place
votes of 30 of the 31 coaches, while the 13-1 Tar Heels received one.
Duke, which was fifth a week ago, moved up to No.
United Press International, 2009.01.06 03:30
Widow's pride at policeman's medal
The widow of a police officer stabbed to death during an anti-terrorist
raid has spoken of her pride at the news that her husband has been awarded
a posthumous medal for bravery.
"ANANOVA", 2009.01.06 03:00
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