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When it comes to the people who run sports, look out for federations — and for officials wearing blue blazers. Commentator Frank Deford says team sports are easier to run than individual sports, and domestic sports are more manageable than international ones. That means the NFL trumps the Olympics.
A federal jury awarded $100 million to Mattel, maker of Barbie dolls, after a long-running legal battle with a smaller toy company, MGA, that sells Barbie's competitor. Mattel says the Bratz dolls' designer conceived the idea while on Mattel's payroll, meaning Bratz and their earnings should belong to Mattel. Mattel had sought nearly $2 billion.
Friday marks the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina striking the Gulf Coast. Some progress has been made in rebuilding New Orleans. And while huge problems remain, the woes don't seem as insuperable as they once did.
Thousands of demonstrators in Thailand are occupying the prime minister's office compound. They vow to stay there until the government resigns.
A math class at the University of Colorado examined some of the issues facing organizers of the Democratic National Convention. The students came up with several variables that appear to have been incorporated into the quantitative and qualitative distribution of thousands of volunteers.
Political pundits live for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. But when it comes to what political analysts are saying about the Democratic National Convention going on in Denver, viewers aren't always getting an independent assessment of events.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports real median household income rose slightly last year, and the official poverty rate stayed roughly the same as in the previous survey. The share of people without health insurance dropped slightly, as well. Some budget experts say the numbers demonstrate that the economy has stopped expanding.
One Laptop Per Child was an ambitious promise to children in the third world. The project has had trouble with its leadership, finances and competitors. Instead of the legacy of education for third-world children, the One Laptop Per Child program has spurred an industry in low-cost laptops for consumers.
Barack Obama arrives Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He was in Missouri on Tuesday, continuing his tour of some battleground states before he accepts his party's nomination for president. In Kansas City, Obama argued that the American middle class is worse off than it was eight years ago when President Bush took office.
The United States will not dock a Coast Guard ship carrying humanitarian aid in the Georgian city of Poti. Russian forces are posted on the outskirts of the port city. A U.S. embassy spokesman says the ship will dock well south of where Russian and Georgian forces clashed this month.
Six Republicans have fallen short in their attempt to unseat Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. Stevens won the GOP primary with 63 percent of the vote. He faces what looks like a tough challenge from the mayor of Anchorage in November.
David Greene is on the road looking for leaders who are not necessarily politicians. His search led him to the firehouse in the Mississippi River community of Alton, Ill., where the chief juggles administrative duties, emergency calls and the pressures of being in the public eye.
Hillary Clinton did everything she could Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver to help unify the party. She urged her supporters that, no matter how painful, they get behind Barack Obama. She said Democrats must prevent another White House win by Republicans.
Hillary Clinton's moment in the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention in Denver had been much anticipated. Many Clinton delegates say they won't be ready to move on and support Barack Obama until they get a chance to vote for her in Wednesday's roll call tally of the states. The details of the roll call vote are still being worked out.
The 1948 Democratic convention was divisive and chaotic. And unlike today's highly scripted affairs, the delegates did far more than just wave signs and cheer. Sixty years ago, they played a major role in shaping the civil rights movement in America.
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Wednesday is “Back-to-School” night at elementary schools in Rocklin. But teachers will be doing more than just talking to parents about the upcoming school year. They’ll also be picketing.
KB Home has combined its Northern California offices and has cut employees.
New U.S. Census Bureau data shows American households made more money last year and more people had health insurance. But Californians didn’t fare as well.
Things are looking up for a financially strapped theatre company in Nevada City.
Remember the Governor’s pledge three weeks ago not to sign any legislation until a budget is approved? Well, he’s making exceptions now.
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