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Obama awarded Illinois grants to relative's group
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - As a state senator, Democrat Barack Obama awarded $75,000 in government grants to a Chicago social service organization led by a rabbi who is also his wife's cousin, records show.
Nations:U.S. People:Michelle Obama Barack Obama John McCain Source:(AP)
2008-10-06
Winfrey's mom countersues store for its $156K bill
MILWAUKEE - Oprah Winfrey's mother says she shouldn't have to pay a nearly $156,000 debt to a high-end fashion store because store officials shouldn't have extended credit to her.
Nations:U.S. People:Oprah Winfrey Source:(AP)
2008-10-01
Bengals sign former Bears RB Cedric Benson
CINCINNATI - Running back Cedric Benson signed Tuesday with the Cincinnati Bengals, who needed another runner and were undeterred by two alcohol-related arrests in Texas that prompted the Chicago Bears to let him go.
People:Cedric Benson Activities:2008 NFL Source:(AP)
2008-10-01
Detroit's new mayor takes oath of office
DETROIT - Ken Cockrel Jr. became the city's new mayor Friday, vaulted into office by a sex scandal that destroyed the reign of Kwame Kilpatrick and threw Detroit's government into chaos for months.
Nations:U.S. People:Kwame Kilpatrick Activities:2008 Kilpatrick Sex Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-09-19
Nicholson, Bon Jovi, Shaq nominated for NJ Hall
TRENTON, N.J. - Actor Jack Nicholson, rocker Jon Bon Jovi and NBA star Shaquille O'Neal are among 30 nominees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
Nations:U.S. People:Carl Lewis Jerry Lewis Bruce Springsteen Frank Sinatra Shaquille O'Neal Jack Nicholson Source:(AP)
2008-09-17
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- Obama awarded Illinois grants to relative's group 2008-10-06
- Winfrey's mom countersues store for its $156K bill 2008-10-01
- Bengals sign former Bears RB Cedric Benson 2008-10-01
- Detroit's new mayor takes oath of office 2008-09-19
- Nicholson, Bon Jovi, Shaq nominated for NJ Hall 2008-09-17
- Government bails out AIG with $85 billion loan 2008-09-16
- NY governor sees Wall St losing up to 30,000 jobs 2008-09-15
- Race, economy lead Mich. voters to waver on Obama 2008-09-15
- Low-profile headquarters for high-profile Obama 2008-09-15
- Police say Gary Coleman involved in Utah accident 2008-09-07
- Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick pleads guilty, resigns 2008-09-04
- Potential plea deal in the works for Detroit mayor 2008-09-04
- Letterman wants to call sunset for late-night gig 2008-09-03
- Report: Detroit mayor's lawyers offered plea deal 2008-08-31
- Obama will be 'extraordinary president,' his wife vows 2008-08-25
- Kennedy passes the torch to Obama 2008-08-25
- At last: Richards, Felix, Wariner get their golds 2008-08-23
- Detroit mayor offered plea deal in assault case 2008-08-22
- Merritt stuns Wariner to lead US 400m Olympic medal sweep 2008-08-21
- US 'Dream Team' looking to awake from nightmare 2008-08-20
- After disappointing 1500, Lagat moves on in 5K 2008-08-20
- Richards, Jones squander chances at Olympic gold 2008-08-19
- Taylor takes second gold to lead US 400 hurdles sweep 2008-08-18
- Liu injury darkens China's brightest Games 2008-08-18
- USA banking on medals leap 2008-08-18
- Women's discus is US's first track and field gold 2008-08-18
- Bolt, Powell, Gay cruise to 100 semifinals 2008-08-15
- Track star Lagat living the American dream 2008-08-14
- Detroit mayor's lawyers seek to free him from jail 2008-08-08
- Charlie Sheen tops list of high-paid TV stars 2008-08-04
- Induction ceremony at Hall of Fame goes Hog wild 2008-08-02
- Matron at Winfrey school pleads innocent 2008-07-29
- Fox: Jackson used N-word in crude off-air remarks 2008-07-16
- USADA bans ex-track coach Graham for life 2008-07-15
- American dreamers fill Olympic 1,500 with all-import lineup 2008-07-07
- US hopes Olympic rivals will be singing America's tune 2008-07-07
- Cyclist Floyd Landis loses appeal of doping ban 2008-06-30
- Sprinter Gatlin pursues bid to compete in US Olympic trials 2008-06-23
- America's new Jackie O is called Michelle, supporters say 2008-06-23
- Sprinter Gatlin granted hearing, restraining order by US judge 2008-06-22
- New transgender policy at New York juvenile jails 2008-06-20
Many Hollywood celebrities rally behind Obama 2008-06-19- Michelle Obama says she was touched by first lady 2008-06-18
- Progressive Book Club launched Monday 2008-06-16
- Obama combats darker side of Internet politics 2008-06-15
- Obama to Speak on Fatherhood at Chicago Black Church 2008-06-15
- White House recipe for success 2008-06-15
- Hard week, soft landing for Obama's wife 2008-06-13
- Young voters: Obama's race as an asset, non-issue 2008-06-06
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