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TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan (AP) — Filmmaker Michael Moore started a summer film festival five years ago in his adopted hometown ... Read Story »
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. Read Story »
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Two successful businessmen and philanthropists - one from Cuero and the other from Madrid, Spain - were recently elected members ... Read Story »
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A single gunman kills 32 people before committing suicide on the campus of Virginia Tech in the deadliest shooting in ... Read Story »
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A new crop of agents protecting the U.S. will carry diplomas from the University of Houston-Victoria. Read Story »
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Cuneiform Press, a fine arts press previously based in Brooklyn, is moving to University of Houston-Victoria along with its founder, ... Read Story »
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DENTON, Texas (AP) — A former Denton police detective convicted of killing his wife has been sentenced to 45 years ... Read Story »
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A homeowners group in east Victoria is seeking city permission to drill a water well to replenish two lakes in ... Read Story »
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NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The Touro Synagogue was barely 25 years old when George Washington offered a vision of religious ... Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bud Norris' first major league start was a breeze after he got over some early jitters. Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bud Norris pitched seven sharp innings in his first major league start, leading the Houston Astros ... Read Story »
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CAMROSE, Alberta (AP) — Organizers on Sunday canceled the closing day of a country music festival in central Alberta a ... Read Story »
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Union Carbide is defending its former chief executive now wanted for arrest in India, saying managers couldn't have foreseen a ... Read Story »
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CAMROSE, Alberta (AP) — Fans screamed and ran for cover as a fierce thunderstorm caused an outdoor stage to collapse ... Read Story »
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CAMROSE, Alberta (AP) — One person was killed and at least 15 were injured after a storm whipped through an ... Read Story »
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Vangelakos' southwest Florida condominium has marble floors, a large pool overlooking a river and ... Read Story »
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By Gary Peterson Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say six people suffered gunshot wounds when someone fired into a crowd outside a church ... Read Story »
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A mischievous smile comes to Isiah Cuevas' face when he describes his uppercut. Read Story »
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TORRINGTON, Wyo. (AP) — Carl Rupp and his neighbors follow the old rancher's creed: "Keep your money in your pocket." Read Story »
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Several blind people were able to get behind the wheel of a new high-tech vehicle ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA DEVIL DOGS 9-YEAR-OLD SELECT BASEBALL TEAM: Seeks 2-3 players. Qualified for Super Series State Tournament in summer 2009. Please ... Read Story »
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LOLITA - The state is investigating why a train came through a fatal crash scene on July 24 after officials ... Read Story »
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WESTHOFF - A small fire broke out on the side of a home connected to a family-owned grocery store Saturday. Read Story »
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Jerry and Emma Brisbin drove into a dealership Saturday with their dirty '98 Chevy truck, and drove out with a ... Read Story »
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The Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross is hiring two community outreach associates for one year under an AmeriCorps ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA - Matthew Colley held the 1.83-pound red fish firmly in his small hands as he walked toward the ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA - Tears rolled down Nancy Hunt's face as she listened to a poem that reminded her of the ... Read Story »
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VICTORIA - A 45-year-old Corpus Christi woman by troopers Friday in suspicion of possessing less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) - Danny Cruz scored his first career goal and Dominic Oduro added another to help the Houston Dynamo ... Read Story »
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jeff Cunningham had a career-high four goals to move into third place on the league's all-time ... Read Story »
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HAVANA (AP) — Raul Castro announced Saturday that Cuba will cut spending on education and health care, potentially weakening the ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge whose mother and husband were shot and killed by a disgruntled litigant said Saturday ... Read Story »
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The City will reduce Main Street to one lane southbound on Wednesday to determine potential utility conflicts at Main Street ... Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA - Calhoun County residents called for jury duty for Calhoun County District Court at 10 a.m. Monday need ... Read Story »
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The city will reduce Bridge Street to one lane northbound from Constitution Street to Forest Street on Wednesday to install ... Read Story »
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Sunday will be partly cloudy with a high of 101, and a index valued at 104. Read Story »
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Editor's Note: All club and support group meeting notices run in the support groups and meeting notices calendar on Sundays. ... Read Story »
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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ken Burns says working on a documentary about America's national parks reawakened a long-forgotten memory about ... Read Story »
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BATH, Maine (AP) — In a solemn ceremony punctuated by talk of courage, service and sacrifice, the mother of a ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter urged the nation's lawyers Saturday to help revitalize civic education, warning ... Read Story »
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FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) — As members of an elite group of Navajo Marines approach their 90s, they know there's little ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The healthcare debate is heading from Washington back to the cities and towns where Americans are worried ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter wants the nation's lawyers to help launch a rebirth of civic ... Read Story »
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A sailor charged with murder who committed suicide in the brig at Camp Pendleton asphyxiated himself ... Read Story »
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HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — An 11-year-old boy is accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at a day care center ... Read Story »
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Hello, Anglers! Local guides, fishermen and fisherwomen continue to be tested in every form possible by Mother Nature this summer. ... Read Story »
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I am beginning to wonder if the wind will ever blow from the southeast again. For two months now the ... Read Story »
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BEEVILLE Read Story »
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BRYAN, Texas (AP) — No harmful emissions have been detected in the air around the central Texas town where a ... Read Story »
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Oscar winner Michael Moore has more big plans for his adopted northern Michigan hometown of ... Read Story »
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Oscar winner Michael Moore has more big plans for his adopted hometown of Traverse City, ... Read Story »
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The way the city requested bids for a new fire station in Victoria was not forthcoming. Bid requests should be ... Read Story »
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals activated shortstop Khalil Greene from the 15-day disabled list, and optioned right-hander ... Read Story »
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A central Wisconsin man accused of killing his 11-year-old daughter by praying instead of seeking medical ... Read Story »
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas district judge has sentenced a gang member to serve 55 years in prison ... Read Story »
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Over music and gumbo served in a historic New Orleans nightclub, pianist and hit songwriter Allen ... Read Story »
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RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (AP) — A San Diego County ranch owner says 23 show horses have been poisoned by ... Read Story »
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman has a big cash advantage over her Silicon Valley rival to ... Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — Choppy homemade videos, a mysterious trek to Bangladesh and ties to a convicted Balkan terrorist are at ... Read Story »
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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of killing his 11-year-old daughter by praying instead of seeking medical care ... Read Story »
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DUCKTOWN, Tenn. (AP) — A minor earthquake rattled the mountainous area of southeastern Tennessee, western North Carolina and northern Georgia ... Read Story »
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — They're not Super Bowl favorites or HBO darlings. Nobody is waiting for the commissioner's permission to ... Read Story »
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SPELL CHECK: Just one typo in a resume could cost you a job, according to a recent survey. Read Story »
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ATLANTA (AP) — American Airlines has inspected dozens of planes and found three with tiny scratches on the aluminum skin ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — Epiphany came to Phillip Kaufman during the evening news. Read Story »
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BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — The former head of the chemical company responsible for the gas leak that killed 10,000 people ... Read Story »
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Over music and gumbo, New Orleans pianist Allen Toussaint and the late rhythm and blues singer ... Read Story »
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ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) — The bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday has passed but officials are looking to keep the ... Read Story »
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It was — note the past tense — the worst housing recession anyone but survivors of the Great Depression can ... Read Story »
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MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) — Scores of eager children headed back to school in northern Pakistan's battle-scarred Swat Valley on Saturday, ... Read Story »
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LONDON (AP) — The family of British novelist Stanley Middleton says he has died of cancer at age 89. Read Story »
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DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chamara Kapugedera scored a composed 67 and shared an unbeaten 95-run partnership with Thilan Samaraweera ... Read Story »
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gov. John Baldacci says it's hard to believe but it's already August — and the weather ... Read Story »
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MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) — Scores of eager children headed back to school in northern Pakistan's battle-scarred Swat Valley on Saturday, ... Read Story »
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DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Seamer Thilan Thushara grabbed three wickets as Pakistan suffered another batting collapse on Saturday, being ... Read Story »
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The film that launched Oscar winner Michael Moore's career will get a 20th anniversary screening ... Read Story »
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HONG KONG (AP) — Famed Hong Kong art-house director Stanley Kwan is returning to film-making after a four-year break with ... Read Story »
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BIEHUNKO, ERWIN F., 78, of Moulton: Funeral, 9 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton, with burial at Sacred Heart ... Read Story »
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