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Kutting for Kids a Huge Success Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:01:44 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Thanks to everyone who came out to the Orange Park mall to donate their time and hair for Kutting for Kids.

Violent Weekend Calls For Extra Detectives: Neighbors React Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:57:32 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- For 58 years the Williams Grocery Store has been a staple in the Talleyrand neighborhood. Charlene Austin's family has owned it every since she can remember. She recalls a different time.

Eastside Fatal Shooting is City's Third on Sunday Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:15:27 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office brought in extra manpower Sunday afternoon following a third deadly shooting.

Olympic Gold Medalist Rolls with Local Wheelchair Athletes Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:11:05 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Wheelchair athletes on the First Coast trained with one of the best Sunday afternoon.

Neighborhood Trying to Fight Crime Interrupted by Murder Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:10:39 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A pastor at a church in northwest Jacksonville is frustrated after another shooting in the area where she is trying to bring about positive changes.

Wrong Way Crash Victim Released from Hospital Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:16:45 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- One of three people injured in a wrong-way collision on I-95 is out of the hospital.

Body Found Near Pond on Southside Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:38:05 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Police want to know what led to the death of a man found near a pond on the Southside.

Man Stabbed at Northside Apartment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:06:32 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says they found a man stabbed several times at the Hilltop Apartments Sunday afternoon.

'Suessical the Musical' by Youth of the Beaches Arts Guild on July 25 and 26th Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:08:12 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- You don't have to travel to New York City to catch a Broadway musical. You can see one right here on the First Coast with local children taking center stage.

Vigil For Young Murder Victims Helps Healing Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:51:25 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Kimberly Wilson has been to a dozen vigils for her murdered son. And while they do bring back painful memories she says they also help.

Obama in Baghdad to Meet with U.S. Commanders Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:26:07 GMT

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A U.S. Embassy official says Barack Obama has arrived in Iraq where he will meet with U.S. commanders and troops in a war he has long opposed.

John McCain Paying Down Primary Funds in Advance of Cap Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:43:12 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faced with a spending cap for his fall campaign, Republican presidential candidate John McCain is aggressively spending more money than he is raising during summer months and methodically reducing his cash reserves.

Obama Tells Karzai He Plans To Continue Terror War Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:59:19 GMT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pledged steadfast aid to Afghanistan in talks with its Western-backed leader Sunday and vowed to pursue the war on terror "with vigor" if he is elected, an Afghan official said.

McCain Adviser Gramm Quits After 'Whiners' Remarks Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:58:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Texas Sen. Phil Gramm resigned Friday from his role as GOP presidential candidate John McCain's campaign co-chairman, hoping to quiet the uproar that followed his comments that the United States had become a "nation of whiners" whose constant complaints about the U.S. economy show they are in a "mental recession."

Music Review: 'Partie Traumatic' by Black Kids Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:12:59 GMT

The Black Kids are, with their debut album "Partie Traumatic," instantly the coolest "kids" in music.

CBS Says Couric's Job is Safe Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:55:35 GMT

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (AP) -- Job insecurity may be widespread in the media but Katie Couric still has no need to worry, her boss says.

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels to Undergo Surgery Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:52:39 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of the legendary rap group Run-DMC was scheduled to undergo surgery at a New Jersey hospital Friday to remove two major blood clots in his left arm.

Jolie and Twins Leave Hospital Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:48:11 GMT

PARIS (AP) -- Angelina Jolie has left the building. Oh, and so have the twins.

The Dark Knight Sets Weekend Box Office Record with $155M Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:38:47 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood's box-office superheroes.

Group Ordains 3 Women as Catholic Priests Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:08:27 GMT

BOSTON (AP) -- An activist group hoping to pressure the Roman Catholic church into dropping its long-standing prohibition barring women from the priesthood says it ordained three women on Sunday.

Body of Suspected Burglar in Ventilation Shaft Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:07:25 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, FL (AP) -- Authorities say the body of a man suspected of trying to break into a South Florida business was found in the ventilation shaft.

Investigators: Plane Crashed After Hitting Antenna Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:56:04 GMT

TAMPA, FL (AP) -- Aviation authorities have released further details of the cause of a small plane crash in Tampa that killed three people.

Woman Stabs Elderly Man; He Fights With Pitchfork Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:53:06 GMT

ALMETTO, FL (AP) -- Authorities say a woman stabbed an elderly Manatee County man who fought back with a pitchfork.

Army to Honor Colombian Government, Military For Rescuing 15 Hostages Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:51:01 GMT

MIAMI (AP) -- The U.S. Army is honoring the Colombian government and its military for rescuing hostages held by terrorist groups in a ceremony in Miami.

Beaches Littered With Red Algae Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:32:22 GMT

FORT MYERS, FL (AP) -- Red algae is littering some beaches along the Southwest coast of Florida

Drug-Related Kidnappings on the Rise in Gwinnett Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:24:10 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- Federal agents say Gwinnett County has seen an increase in drug-related kidnappings this year.

Massachusetts Patient Tested for Mad Cow Disease Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:42:16 GMT

US Troops Kill Relatives of Iraq Governor in Raid Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:35:32 GMT

BAGHDAD (AP) -- The U.S. military says American soldiers have killed two armed relatives of a provincial governor during a raid against al-Qaida in Iraq.

Lotto Jackpot Rises To $6 Million in Next Drawing Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:05:06 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $6 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday

3 Fantasy 5 players Share $249,793 Saturday Prize Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:03:38 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) -- Three winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $83,264.55 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.

Paulson Braces Public for Months of Tough Times Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:28:46 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sought to reassure an anxious public Sunday that the banking system is sound, while also bracing people for more troubled times ahead.

Consumers Changing Habits...but for How Long? Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:21:56 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Adrienne Radtke plans to keep riding her bike to work even if gas prices drop. Steve Pizzini got rid of his Cadillac Escalade in favor of a 16-year-old Acura and doesn't expect to have another gas-guzzler.

Boxer Shorts Get Blessing Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:20:40 GMT

CASCO TOWNSHIP, MI (AP) -- Blessed are the boxer shorts.

Music Review: 'Keep On Walkin' by The Grascals Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:08:56 GMT

Music Review: 'Como Te Llama?' by Albert Hammond Jr. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:06:36 GMT

Music Review: 'Stay Positive' by The Hold Steady Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:03:30 GMT

You can almost hear the narrow-minded cries: "The Hold Steady have sold out!" Hardly.

Music Review: 'Life, Death, Love, and Freedom' by John Mellencamp Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:00:55 GMT

Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame apparently incited John Mellencamp to obsess on mortality.

Music Review: 'Untitled' by Nas Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:58:22 GMT

Don't be fooled by "Queens Get The Money," the bracing opener of Nas' now-untitled ninth solo album: It sounds like nothing else on the CD.

Music Review: 'Around The Bend' by Randy Travis Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:54:31 GMT

When '80s country star Randy Travis mounted a successful comeback in 2002, he did so by singing gospel music to a country beat, a gambit he repeated over several successive albums.

Seabird Soar Til They See The Shore Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:54:32 GMT

Seabird are an interesting proposition. You see this American band sounds nothing like an American band.

Jackson Urged to Pay Fine for Using N-Word Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:16:07 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The owner of a comedy nightclub in Los Angeles says the Reverend Jesse Jackson should pay a fine for using the N-word during a break in a TV interview.

Redskins to Get Taylor from Dolphins Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:22:30 GMT

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins won the Jason Taylor sweepstakes, trading two draft picks to the Dolphins for the defensive end.

Weatherford Talks About Last Year at Florida State Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:53:18 GMT

GREENSBORO, Ga. (AP) -- Drew Weatherford has been the coaches' choice as the starting quarterback for most of his Florida State career, but not a fan favorite as the Seminoles have slipped from the collegiate elite to mediocrity.

Miami, Florida State Seeking to Change Their Ways Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:48:21 GMT

GREENSBORO, Ga. (AP) -- Bitter rivals can think alike. Case in point: The way Miami and Florida State players are starting to demand more from themselves in an effort to get back to their winning ways.

Padraig Harrington Wins British Open Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:46:12 GMT

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) -- Padraig Harrington's wrist hurt so much he wondered if he could even play in this British Open. Well, it was strong enough to hoist the silver claret jug.

Must-See Clip: Papelbon Blames it on the Rain Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:16:35 GMT

Jacksonville's own Jonathan Papelbon is at it again. The Bishop Kenny grad's dancing exploits were well chronicled last fall when the Red Sox won the World Series, but now "Pap" is showing off his singing skills...sort of.

$20K Pair of Earrings Recovered in Trash Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:12:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Diamonds in the rough? Try a $20,000 pair of the glinting gems in a reeking truckload of trash.

Hot Air Balloon Lands in Family's Backyard Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:26:34 GMT

KINGSPORT, TN -- A hot air balloon race turned into a chase at a local festival in Tennessee after one balloon started to deflate.

Airliner Emergency Landing Disrupts Air Show Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:25:12 GMT

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- A Northwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing Sunday at Dayton International Airport, interrupting the city's air show.

Woman in W. Pa. Baby Mystery Charged with Homicide Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:50:32 GMT

PITTSBURGH, PA (AP) -- A suburban Pittsburgh woman accused of cutting open another woman's womb and stealing her baby has been charged with homicide, unlawful restraint and kidnapping.

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