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Roma draw level with AC Milan in second place

Rome, Feb 1 (DPA) Lacklustre AC Milan could only manage a 1-1 draw at home to lowly Livorno Sunday, allowing Roma to pull level in second place in the Italian Serie A.

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Rip Torn arrested after bizarre bank raid

He is currently being held on a 62,500 bond and is due in court on Monday . Litchfield Bancorp boss Mark E. Macomber has spoken to TMZ.com and tells the website he doesn’t believe the actor was trying to steal anything from the bank, but thought he …

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Could Illinois’ Senate race copy Massachusetts?

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Buoyed by their surprise Senate victory in Massachusetts, Republicans in President Barack Obama’s home state of Illinois sense the Senate seat he left vacant is ripe for their picking come November elections.

[ More ] January 31st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Politics |

Aussie eyes non-bank crown

AUSSIE Home Loans executive chairman John Symond is positioning the company to dominate the non-bank lending sector despite expectations of up to three more interest rate rises this year.

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Napoli draw at home to stretch unbeaten run

Rome, Jan 31 (DPA) Napoli were held to a 0-0 home draw with Geno, stretching to 15 games their unbeaten run in the Serie A and moving to third place alongside Roma.

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Boy severely burnt during bonfire

Staff of the RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter said it was believed the 15-year-old boy was sitting by the bonfire at his father's home in Murwillumbah, when an accelerant was thrown about midnight (A…

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Midday Open Thread

And straight to the weekend links. No, not the golf links, as enviable as that might be. In case you missed it, renowned and reclusive author J.D. Salinger passed away this past Thursday. In his home, of course. The Utah Legislature is moving forwa…

[ More ] January 31st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Politics |

Warsaw excitedly awaits 'My Name Is Khan' world premiere

Warsaw, Jan 30 (IANS) Shah Rukh Khan posters are up and advance booking for tickets has begun. This Polish capital, home to a large number of 'King Khan' fans, is all set for the world premiere of 'My Name is Khan' Feb 12.

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Former San Jose swim coach sentenced

The Phoenix Coyotes have lost three straight at Jobing.com Arena since having their franchise-record home winning streak halted. Tonight they face the club that ended that burst, as Phoenix hosts the …

[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in World |

Trucker crashes into home after choking on chili

Police say a lumber truck crashed into a Massachusetts home after the driver was knocked unconscious when he choked on chili from Wendy’s. Story Published: Jan 29, 2010 at 3:35 PM PST Story Updated: Jan 29, 2010 at 3:35 PM PST LOWELL, Mass.

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