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Seeing things: The NFL goes 3-D
Of The Associated PressIn broadcasting the world's first live 3-D football game to theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston on Thursday evening, the NFL promises an "up close, personal, visceral" experience that could open a new revenue stream for the league. The...Tags: New York Jets, James Cameron, Multi-Sport Events, Football, National Football League
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Specter, Dent to meet with Valley business leaders
Sen. Arlen Specter and Rep. Charlie Dent plan to host a roundtable with Lehigh Valley business leaders Thursday to discuss the proposed $34 billion bailout of the auto industry, the lawmakers said today. The 10:15 a.m. discussion at Brown Daub dealership...Tags: Ford, Charlie Dent, General Motors Corp., Chrysler, Business Enterprises
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Scarnati sworn in as lieutenant governor
The Associated PressState Sen. Joe Scarnati was sworn in Wednesday as Pennsylvania's 31st lieutenant governor, replacing the late Catherine Baker Knoll for the next two years. Scarnati, 46, will be keeping his Senate seat and his post as the chamber's top senator, president...Tags: Death and Dying, Executive Branch, Ceremonies, Society, Upper House
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Obama names Bill Richardson Commerce Secretary
Tribune staff reportersPresident-elect Barack Obama this morning named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to serve as Commerce Secretary, a position that Obama says will be a key one in his administration. A former energy secretary, ambassador to the United Nations and member...Tags: National Security, Defense, Xavier Becerra, National or Ethnic Minorities, Minority Groups
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Rendell: Napolitano perfect due to 'no family'
The Associated PressPennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell was picked up on an open microphone explaining why Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is a good choice for Homeland Security secretary: The job requires someone who has "no life," and Napolitano is perfect because she "has no...Tags: Justice System, Janet Napolitano, National Security, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Pennsylvania
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Bradley president says she has breast cancer
Bradley University President Joanna Glasser says she has breast cancer and will start treatment early next year. Glasser said in a letter e-mailed to university faculty and others on Wednesday that doctors found the cancer early. She says they're...Tags: Cancer, National Government, Breast Cancer, Diseases
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Obama waiting to see details on plans for automaker viability
CHICAGO (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama says it appears that the heads of the Big Three automakers are coming back to Congress with a "more serious set of plans" for how their companies are going to survive. Obama says he's reserving comment until he...Tags: National Government, Barack Obama, Automotive Equipment
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Saint Louis Symphony appoints 2 executives
The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra says two new members of its executive staff round out a team that will move the institution forward. The nation's second-oldest orchestra announced Tuesday the addition of Bret Dorhout as vice president for artistic...Tags: Music, Museum of Science and Industry, Heads of State, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), National Government
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O'Malley elected vice chair of Democratic Governors Association
The Associated PressGov. Martin O'Malley has been elected vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2009. Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana will serve as 2009 chair, succeeding Gov. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. O'Malley said he is honored to have been elected,...Tags: Montana, Executive Branch, West Virginia, Virginia, Local Elections
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US releases first part of $400 million aid package for Mexico's fight against drug cartels
Associated Press WritersMEXICO CITY (AP) _ The U.S. government finally released the first part of a $400 million aid package Wednesday to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. The money comes at a critical time: Mexico's death toll from...Tags: Justice System, Joe Biden, Armed Forces, Civil Rights, Corporate Crime
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Bush signs bill to mint silver dollar commemorating 1964 passage of Civil Rights Act
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ President George W. Bush has signed legislation to mint a commemorative silver dollar marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Sponsors of the measure include President-elect Barack Obama, and Rep. John Lewis, a veteran...Tags: Multi-Sport Events, John Lewis, Civil Rights, Statue of Liberty, Deborah Pryce
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Activists say EPA rule change on mine waste near streams is Bush 'parting gift' to industry
Associated Press WriterMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) _ Angry environmentalists launched an online campaign Wednesday urging President-elect Barack Obama to undo a federal rule that clarifies when coal companies can dump mining waste in streams, calling it a long-awaited "parting gift"...Tags: North Carolina, West Virginia, Heads of State, Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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