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Sunday, May 11, 2008
On Friday, John McCain portrayed Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama as a favorite of Hamas, the militant Palestinian group, and implied that he would also be friendly with Iran, a Hamas ally.
By Matthew S.L. Cate (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Two months after quitting his Republican presidential bid, Mike Huckabee still has delegates duty-bound to vote for him in the party’s September national convention.
the associated press
Sunday, May 11, 2008
RANGOON, Burma — The Burmese military junta continued to restrict foreign aid shipments to survivors of the May 2 devastating cyclone while forging ahead with a constitutional referendum aimed at solidifying its hold on power.
by ron grossman chicago tribune
Sunday, May 11, 2008
BEREA, Ky. — This is the season of mixed emotions for parents of the college-bound. The joy of a letter of acceptance is followed by the sobering message of a tuition bill.
by david b. caruso the associated press
Sunday, May 11, 2008
NEW YORK — Government records obtained by The Associated Press indicate that Al Sharpton, a civil-rights leader, and his business entities owe nearly $1.5 million in overdue taxes and associated penalties.
By Jim Brooks (Contact), Noel E. Oman (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
A likely tornado injured three people, knocked out power and heavily damaged or destroyed several homes and businesses in and around Stuttgart on Saturday, as another wave of severe thunderstorms descended upon the state, delivering heavy rain, high winds and hail.
By Kenneth Heard (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Burl and Sharon Alumbaugh check their flooded fields in Augusta along the Cache and White rivers daily, hoping the waters will recede.
By Mark Minton (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
KINGSTON — Deep in the hills, growers monitor secret plots of land in a quest to cash in on the Ozarks’ most valuable herb.
By Charlotte Tubbs (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
DEWITT — Lou “Boo” Cox grew up in a family of seven, so he thought he knew what it took to run a large household before he and his wife adopted four siblings.
By Michael Wickline (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The next big test for touchscreen voting machines in Arkansas is less than two weeks away, May 20, when voters will elect judges for the state’s supreme, appeals, and circuit courts, and nominate Democrats and Republicans for positions in the state House and Senate, as well as Congress.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat - Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
By Philip Martin (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Zerelda James Samuel died at about 3 p.m. Feb. 10, 1911.
By Paul Greenberg (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The flags waved, the singers sang and the dancers danced.
by michael leahy the washington post
Sunday, May 11, 2008
John McCain cupped a fist and began pumping it, up and down, along the side of his body. It was a gesture familiar to a participant in the closed-door meeting of the Senate committee who hoped that it merely signaled, as it sometimes had in the past, McCain’s mounting frustration with one of his colleagues.
By Robert Yates (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Trainer Larry Jones’ nononsense attire is normally dominated by an immaculate white cowboy hat.
By Robert Yates (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The owner of Kentucky Derby runnerup Eight Belles said he would like to have her remains buried where she lost her life — Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
the associated press
Sunday, May 11, 2008
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR’s least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway.
by marty cook arkansas democrat-gazette
Sunday, May 11, 2008
FORT SMITH — Darron Stiles will be in familiar position for today’s final round at the Fort Smith Classic.
By Rick Fires (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE — Producing hits in only two innings is usually a recipe for failure, but it didn’t keep Arkansas from scratching out a victory Saturday at Baum Stadium.
By Stacey Roberts (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE — Owners of small local businesses knocked on the locked doors of ANB Financial branches Saturday morning looking for answers and access to their money.
by jeff bailey the new york times
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The big cities that Southwest Airlines has invaded in recent years — San Francisco, Denver, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Washington by way of Dulles International Airport — all happen to be air travel markets that were dominated by either United Airlines or US Airways.
By Steve Painter (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
In Brazil, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is counting on its small format Todo Dia neighborhood grocery stores to drive sales among low-income customers.
By David Smith (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Three finance students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have conducted an intensive study this semester of Warren Buffett, the man Forbes magazine calls the richest person in the world.
by michael a. fletcher the washington post
Sunday, May 11, 2008
WASHINGTON — Not every part of the nation’s economy is sagging despite all the grim news: Exports are surging.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
“I feel like we just had a wonderful visit from our favorite relative,” Russ Harrington said at the end of the remarks by Dixie Carter on May 1 at the 20th Bolo Bash in the Gilbreath Conference Center, hosted by the Baptist Health Foundation.
By Samantha Friedman (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
On May 3, it looked like Miami Beach’s famous Delano Hotel on the roof of the St. Vincent Infirmary parking deck. St. Vincent Foundation supporters gathered under white bungalows, on beach chairs and around a pool for the second annual tropical IV Party, which raised $228,000 for St. Vincent Health System.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH March 13, 1952, Cincinnati. ALWAYS BESIDE MY BED IS A bottle of water. ALWAYS WITH ME IS My cell phone. THE HOUSEHOLD CHORE I CARE LEAST ABOUT IS Changing the sheets on the bed.
By Kimberly Dishongh
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Zelda Brunson got into a scuffle with her girlfriend about which of them would have to sit next to Jim Holloway in the front seat of his car in September 1945.
By Phyllis Brandon (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
An opossum and a tarantula greeted partygoers May 3 at the Little Rock Zoo as they arrived for Wild Wines of the World featuring wines from six continents and food from area chefs. The benefit for the zoo was presented by Mitchell Williams and raised approximately $25,000 for the zoo’s conservation and education programs.
By Jay Grelen (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
If our sweet mothers had used this image to teach us to wash our hands, we might have paid attention.
By Wally Hall (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
On The South Stands, a Denver Broncos Internet forum, the 2008 NFL Draft has been a favorite subject.
By Michael Storey (Contact)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time to start saying goodbye for the season to our favorite TV shows.
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