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Bristol-Myers CEO's 2009 compensation down 22 pct Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:19PMThe chief executive of drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., James Cornelius, received a 2009 compensation package valued by The Associated Press at $17 million, down 22 percent from 2008, due to the much lower value of his stock awards.
Chiefs sign free agent RB Thomas Jones Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:19PMThe Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.
Paterson Recuses Himself From Racino Development Project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:19PMA controversial plan to develop a casino at the Aqueduct Racetrack has hit some new hurdles. Two high-profile investors, rapper Jay-Z and Reverend Floyd Flake, have exited the partnership. And Gov. D....
Matsui goes 1 for 2 in Angels debut Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:19PMMatsui struck out against Chris Young in the first and grounded Radhames Liz 's 3-1 pitch up the middle for a hit in the fourth. Matsui agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract with the Angels in December after spending seven seasons with the New York Yankees . The Japanese slugger hit .274 with 28 homers and 90 RBIs last year, then was selected World Series MVP despite starting only three of ...
Letterman Latest Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:19PMNEW YORK (AP) - A person familiar with the case says a TV producer is expected to admit trying to shake down David Letterman over the comic's... Visit WMDT.com for the full story
Update: Letterman Latest Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:19PMNEW YORK (AP) - A TV producer has pleaded guilty to trying to shake down David Letterman over the comic's sexual affairs. Robert "Joe"... Visit WMDT.com for the full story
Prius driver's 911 call: 'My car can't slow down' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:18PMThe driver of a Toyota Prius that sped out of control on a San Diego County freeway sounded panicked at times as he told a dispatcher about a stuck accelerator.
Stephenson named Big East newcomer of the year Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:18PMNEW YORK -- Freshman guard Lance Stephenson became the fourth University of Cincinnati basketball player to be voted his league's top newcomer Tuesday when he was voted the rookie of the year in the Big East Conference.
Building Matters: F. Burrall Hoffman's iconic Villa Artemis remains unlandmarked Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:18PMVilla Artemis' iconic oceanfront circular Greek temple has been an instantaneously recognizable image synonymous with Palm Beach ever since photographer Slim Aarons popularized it during the 1950s. And yet the only known lasting local work by distinguished Beaux-Arts architect F. Burrall Hoffman Jr. remains undesignated as a landmark.
Pulitzer Prize-winner highlights women’s issues Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMSheryl WuDunn spoke to students, faculty and community members Monday about the travesties women around the world are facing, such as gendercide and sex slavery, and ways to solve these crises.
Why The SEC Sued Me – And Why You Should Care Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMWhen most people are sued by the SEC, they do their best to put the matter behind them - as quickly and quietly as possible.
Why The SEC Sued Me – And Why You Should Care Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMWhen most people are sued by the SEC, they do their best to put the matter behind them - as quickly and quietly as possible.
Spring Training: Red Sox' Beckett, hitters deliver win Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMJosh Beckett made his second start of spring training, and Red Sox pitchers kept the St. Louis Cardinals hitless into the seventh inning. But it was Boston’s young hitters who pulled out the win on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla.
Spring Training: Red Sox' Beckett, hitters deliver win Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:49PMJosh Beckett made his second start of spring training, and Red Sox pitchers kept the St. Louis Cardinals hitless into the seventh inning. But it was Boston’s young hitters who pulled out the win on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla.
Relief: On the mound or in the classroom Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:48PMProspect has a day job to fall back on, but he's pretty good out of the bullpen, too.
Relief: On the mound or in the classroom Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:48PMProspect has a day job to fall back on, but he's pretty good out of the bullpen, too.
Pitt hoping to avoid another early exit in Big East tournament Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMEven though the Pitt men’s basketball team lost its opening game as a No. 2 seed at last year’s Big East tournament, the Panthers won’t be changing their pre-tourney routine anytime soon.
Pitt hoping to avoid another early exit in Big East tournament Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMEven though the Pitt men’s basketball team lost its opening game as a No. 2 seed at last year’s Big East tournament, the Panthers won’t be changing their pre-tourney routine anytime soon.
Paterson to Stay in Office Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMNew York Governor David Paterson says he will lead the state through the end of the year.
Paterson to Stay in Office Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMNew York Governor David Paterson says he will lead the state through the end of the year.
College notebook Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMMichelle Kirk is one game away from playing in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament as her American University team won twice in the Patriot League playoffs this past weekend.
College notebook Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMMichelle Kirk is one game away from playing in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament as her American University team won twice in the Patriot League playoffs this past weekend.
Lender putting www.sex.com domain on auction block Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMValuable domain name on the market.
Lender putting www.sex.com domain on auction block Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMValuable domain name on the market.
An ambulance chaser is born Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMI come from a long line of ambulance chasers. My paternal grandmother, Norine Walsh, lived most of her adult life at 509 W. 53rd Street behind the Boulevard Theater, and was known to drop everything at the sound of a siren.
An ambulance chaser is born Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMI come from a long line of ambulance chasers. My paternal grandmother, Norine Walsh, lived most of her adult life at 509 W. 53rd Street behind the Boulevard Theater, and was known to drop everything at the sound of a siren.
Youths may apply for environmental education camps Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMApplications for youths interested in attending the Department of Environmental Conservation's summer environmental educational camps are now being accepted.
Youths may apply for environmental education camps Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:46PMApplications for youths interested in attending the Department of Environmental Conservation's summer environmental educational camps are now being accepted.
Paterson seeks to show he's still in charge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMDEEPTI HAJELAAssociated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson was adamantly in the business of governing Monday, taking questions from the public at a town hall meeting and trying to make clear his authority to negotiate a state budget amid two scandals that threaten his job.
Halak solid in 4-2 win over Kings Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09AMLOS ANGELES _ Jaroslav Halak was a winner in his first start since the Olympic break but he had plenty of help as the Canadiens turned in a solid defensive effort for a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Canadiens down Kings to grab 8th spot in Eastern Conference Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Sun writers’ Oscar musings Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMArt vs. Commerce — it’s the yin and yang of the Oscars. The two dovetailed nicely in the ’70s when critically acclaimed movies were also popular.
Doctors warn of health threat from quake wreckage in Chile Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:07AMCONCEPCIÓN, Chile - Huge piles of wreckage and tons of rotting fish and other debris blanketing the ground could turn coastal towns shattered by Chile's earthquake and tsunami into nests of infection, doctors warned.
Across Web, fans debate Canadian women's carousing Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMNEW YORK - They worked hard, they triumphed, and then they played hard — the way athletes so often do. And yet the photos of the Canadian women hockey players joyously feting their gold medal with beer, champagne and cigars struck some as jarring, or at least inappropriate.
Hits and Misses: It's OK to leave well-enough alone Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMThere's a saying that goes something like, the only thing that stays the same is everything changes
Will Teach for Goods: An Experiment in Bartering Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMLast month a Trade School popped up on the Lower East Side offering classes on subjects like composting, portraiture, and one class titled “Demystifying Caviar.” The subjects are not the only thi....
Dubai hotels attractively priced: study Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMEmirate ranks 12th in terms of most expensive cities for hotel guests. Dubai hotels are after all not as expensive as perceived globally, according to a new study.
Toyota secretive about 'black box' data Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMSOUTHLAKE, Texas - Toyota has for years blocked access to data stored in devices similar to airline “black boxes" that could explain crashes blamed on sudden unintended acceleration, according to an Associated Press review of lawsuits nationwide and interviews with auto crash experts.
Capitals win 13th straight at home Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:05AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- These new guys are fitting in fine with the Washington Capitals
Actor honored for fight against Parkinson's Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:12AMSTOCKHOLM - Sweden's Karolinska institute has given an honorary degree of medicine to Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox for his work to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.
White House likely to switch to military trials for 9-11 suspects Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:12AMWASHINGTON - Looking to breathe life into President Barack Obama's stalled pledge to close the Guantanamo Bay prison, White House advisers are inching toward recommending military trials for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four accused henchmen.
Win Trillions Super Lotto Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:12AMAn online review of Wintrillions reveals an exciting and colorful site that is as inviting as the mega jackpots it's promoting.
44 schools put robots to the test in regional competition Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMHigh school students from put their computer skills to work on a soccer field for robots.
Four area nursing homes cited Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMThree nursing homes in Monroe County and one in Ontario County faced actions by the state or federal government for violations, according to the Long Term Care Community Coalition.
NFL Capsules: Steelers QB accused of sexual assault in Georgia Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — A jovial night of bar-hopping in a central Georgia college town ended in a new allegation against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after a 20-year-old college student told police he sexually assaulted her in a nightclub.
More News stories Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMThe York Road Estate is set for a £23m revamp after the council approved outline plans for a major refurbishment programme. There are 614 homes on the Battersea estate, split between seven blocks.
NFL Free Agency Capsules: Bears sign Peppers; Rolle becomes richest safety Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMEDITOR'S NOTE: For more NFL news , including trades and reaction, go to the NFL Capsules. NEW YORK — Julius Peppers found a new home and a big payday as the NFL's free agency period opened with a few teams doling out some serious dough.
Clean water is Frank E. Van Lare's legacy in this area and across the state Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:10AMFrank E. Van Lare, a Remarkable Rochesterian who left a legacy of cleaner water.
Iron Maiden plots 'Final Frontier' run of North America Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:10AMBefore heading out on a European tour, metal icons Iron Maiden [ tickets ] will spend the summer traveling through North America in anticipation of their forthcoming release, "The Final Frontier." The road trip kicks off June 9 in Dallas, and crisscrosses the continent, stopping by arenas and amphitheaters in 22 cities before finishing up July 20 in Bristow, VA. The full schedule is shown at ...
Reyes returning to New York for tests Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:23PMDoctors discover Mets shortstop has a thyroid imbalance