News 2008-06-14 Andanh.com

Braves beat Angels 5-2 in first game at Big A Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:30:00 EST
Gregor Blanco was 3-for-4 with two RBI singles and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Friday night in their first meeting at the Big A.Jeff Francoeur and Omar Infante had RBI doubles for Atlanta.

Tigers' Galarraga, Dolsi shut out Dodgers 5-0 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:31:00 EST
The Tigers have one starting pitcher with a winning record. No, not Justin Verlander, not Jeremy Bonderman. Kenny Rogers? No. And Dontrelle Willis has yet to win a game.That would be Armando Galarraga.

Golden Baseball League Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:32:00 EST
W L Pct. GB Calgary 11 5 .688 _ Edmonton 7 11 .389 5 Chico 6 10 .375 5 Reno 5 10 .333 5 1/2 South Division W L Pct. GB

Braves 5, Angels 2 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:32:00 EST
47Braves 5, Angels 2 ATLANTA @ LOS ANGELES @ ab r h bi @ab r h bi YEsbar ss 5 0 2 0 Figgins 3b 2 0 1 0 KJhnsn 2b 5 0 0 0 Izturis ss 4 1 1 0 McCan c 5 0 2 0 Kndrck 2b 4 0 2 1

Woods fires 68, 1 shot behind Appleby at US Open Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:32:00 EST
Tiger Woods looked like any other player trying to survive a U.S. Open, head bowed in frustration with each shot that found trouble and kept him farther from the lead. One hole changed everything.

Taming Tiger becomes threesome's tough task Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:37:00 EST
Just give him the trophy?Hard to imagine that thought didn't creep into millions of minds Friday, to say nothing of how Stuart Appleby, Rocco Mediate and Robert Karlsson might have felt after they moved into contention in the U.S. Open.Forgive them if it just doesn't feel that way, if it feels like they're chasing Tiger Woods.

Pacific Coast League Standings Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:44:00 EST
W L Pct. GB Iowa (Cubs) 37 29 .561 _ Memphis (Cardinals) 34 35 .493 4 1/2 Omaha (Royals) 32 33 .492 4 1/2 Nashville (Brewers) 27 39 .409 10 Southern Division W L Pct. GB

California League Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:47:00 EST
W L Pct. GB San Jose (Giants) 41 26 .612 _ Stockton (Athletics) 40 27 .597 1 Bakersfield (Rangers) 35 32 .522 6 Modesto (Rockies) 33 34 .493 8 Visalia (Diamondbacks) 33 34 .493 8

Texas League Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:47:00 EST
W L Pct. GB Arkansas (Angels) 33 32 .508 _ Springfield (Cardinals) 33 32 .508 _ Northwest Arkansas (Royals) 32 33 .492 1 Tulsa (Rockies) 26 39 .400 7 South Division W L Pct. GB

Durham Bulls still bask in Hollywood glory Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
The bull still snarls from atop the outfield wall, snorting smoke after home runs and taunting hitters with four simple words written on it: Hit bull, win steak.

Oldest living ex-major leaguer has stories to tell Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Bill Werber steered his motorized wheelchair to the end of the table. The waitress pointed to the lunch menu, but the oldest living ex-major leaguer had no use for it.

Phillies hit 3 straight HRs in 20-2 rout of Cards Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:58:00 EST
Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell hit consecutive home runs in the first inning, and the Phillies were just getting warmed up in a 20-2 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.

U.S. Open Tee Times Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:56:00 EST
11:30 a.m. - Ryuji Imada, Japan; Anthony Kim, Dallas11:40 a.m. - Boo Weekley, East Milton, Fla.; Jesper Parnevik, Sweden11:50 a.m. - Heath Slocum, Alpharetta, Ga.; Chris Kirk, Sea Island, Ga.12 p.m. - a-Rickie Fowler, Murrieta, Calif.; Steve Stricker, Madison, Wis.

Phillies 20, Cardinals 2 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:50:00 EST
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Teen dies; child remains critical Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:20:00 EST
A 17-year-old Lawrence County girl who graduated from high school two weeks ago was killed Thursday, and a 5-year-old girl, who was a passenger, was seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Patton Island Road and Veterans...

Colbert accident kills one Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:19:00 EST
A 20-year-old Colbert County man was killed Thursday morning when he lost control of his vehicle on U.S. 72 and crashed head-on into a concrete culvert.

Letter asks ALDOT for help Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:12:00 EST
Shoals Metropolitan Planning Organization members have agreed to send a letter asking state Department of Transportation Director Joe McInnes to continue the appeal process involved in the purchase of rights-of-way for the widening of a section of...

Friday the 13th: Unlucky or normal day Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:08:00 EST
Just when you thought it was safe to check your calendar, you see it. You hate it. You dread it. It's Friday the 13th.

Law and Order Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:25:00 EST
COLBERT COUNTY

Man found guilty of five felonies, four misdemeanors Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:13:00 EST
Two cases were concluded this week in Franklin County Circuit Court. Officials said a Russellville man was found guilty of five felonies and four misdemeanors during circuit court trial proceedings this week.

News Briefs Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:05:00 EST
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Zimbabwe Detains Opposition Leaders Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EST
Zimbabwe swept up Morgan Tsvingirai and another top official in his party two weeks ahead of a runoff election.

Ad Accord for Yahoo and Google Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EST
Google and Yahoo said that they had reached an agreement under which Google would deliver ads next to some of Yahoo #x2019;s search results.

V.A. Ban on Voter Drives Is Criticized Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EST
The ban is based in part on the Hatch Act, which bans federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity.

A Charter Deal for Taiwan and China Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EST
China and Taiwan agreed to start weekend charter flights next month between the two sides, a day after they agreed to establish permanent offices in each other #x2019;s capitals.

A Bull Market Sees the Worst in Speculators Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EST
Hostility in Washington toward speculators is starting to worry people who know how commodity markets work.

Deafening Howl, Then Deadly Chaos for Scouts Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EST
Four died when a tornado hit a Boy Scout camp in Iowa, destroying the building around a troop and injuring 48.

Justices Rule Terror Suspects Can Appeal in Civilian Courts Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EST
The court repudiated the fundamental legal basis for the Bush administration #x2019;s strategy of housing prisoners at the United States naval base in Cuba.

Global Image of U.S. Improves Slightly Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:52:00 EST
The image of the United States has improved slightly in many countries over the past year, according to a new worldwide study by the Pew Global Attitudes Project.

Incredible Comeback Has Celtics On Brink Of Title
The Boston Celtics used their defense to generate one of the greatest comebacks in playoff history and now stand one win from their first championship since 1986.

Woodson To Remain With Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks... fresh off their first playoff appearance since 1999... have signed head coach Mike Woodson to a new contract.

Jazz F Harpring Undergoes Successful Surgery
Matt Harpring underwent successful scope surgery to remove two bone spurs from his right ankle... Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced Friday.

Russert and his Sunday morning grilling
Public figures brought their talking points to "Meet the Press." Tim Russert brought his laser intensity... a skeptical gaze and facts they"d rather forget.

Navy: Pilot killed in jet collision over Nevada
Two fighter jets from the U.S. Navy"s elite training school collided Friday over northern Nevada"s high desert... killing one pilot and injuring two others who parachuted to safety

China mine blast leaves 27 dead
Twenty-seven miners were found dead Saturday following an explosion at a Chinese coal mine... and rescuers were working to free seven more who remain trapped... state media reported.

Landslide in China buries brick factory
China"s official news agency says a landslide in northern China has buried a brick factory... killing at least 16 workers.

Mets break out of slump to beat Texas
Willie Randolph should be able to rest easy... at least for one night

Flag Day: Standard issue Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
Many people bring out their American flags for July 4, but today is a holiday dedicated to the flag itself. National Flag Day was created by Congress in 1949 to celebrate the Stars and Stripes. In 1942, Congress approved the Flag Code, which details proper display, use and disposal of the flag.

Council members defend discretionary spending Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
The Kiwanis Club got more than $1,000 for its pancake breakfast. About $2,500 went to spring break fun days for kids. The Northeast Alabama Bicycle Club received $2,000. These projects or organizations, and many more, have been funded this fiscal year by the Anniston City Council using so-called special projects funds.

Curfew as crime-fighting tool in Anniston informally discussed Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
Nothing good happens past 10 p.m. That has been the sentiment — often both a knee-jerk reaction and a call to arms — at recent community meetings regarding violence earlier this year.

Local group to apply for federal grant Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
A local nonprofit that aims to be a FORCE in preventing underage drinking recently announced plans to apply for a Department of Justice grant.

Hitting the high points: Web challenge visits Cheaha Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
A Denver schoolteacher is expected to visit Mount Cheaha today, part of his cross-country odyssey to ascend the highest point in each of the 50 states.

Alabama senator to propose religious license plate Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
MONTGOMERY — A Republican state senator said Friday he plans to introduce a bill to create a faith-proclaiming 'I Believe' license plate in Alabama similar to one approved recently by South Carolina lawmakers.

Pretty as a picture Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
Winners of the Miss Southern Star beauty pageant held recently included Chloe Crosson, Madison Bryant, Layne Chapman, Lavada Wade, Olivia Bain, Katelyn Nicole Lipham and Amanda Green.

Supporting local schools Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
Battelle, a subcontractor to Westinghouse Anniston, recently awarded $500 educational grants to area schools for science and mathematics laboratory materials and classroom supplies.

Cheers and jeers Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
A place where community members can sound off on good deeds and bad behavior.

Amish farmers say growing high-demand organic foods strengthens way of life, families Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
AKRON, Ohio — More than 110 Amish farmers, many from Wayne and Holmes counties, have formed Green Field Farms, a nonprofit organic food cooperative, and are finding their niche as U.S.D.A.-certified organic farmers.

Anthony Cook: Don't be a Yuck Mouth Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
The first pastor who truly taught me verse-by-verse from the Bible was a man who had an endless arsenal of clever and wise sayings. One of them was: 'Fresh water and salt water don't flow in the same stream.'

Christian leaders meet privately with Obama Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
CHICAGO — Barack Obama discussed Darfur, the Iraq war, gay rights, abortion and other issues Tuesday with Christian leaders, including conservatives who have been criticized for praising the Democratic presidential candidate.

Many students lose faith at college Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:02:11 CDT
According to recent surveys, two-thirds to 80 percent of college students report losing their faith during their undergraduate years. The Bee asked faith leaders in the Modesto, Calif., area to give their best spiritual advice to graduating high school seniors. Here are their edited responses.

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