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December 2009


Judge Rules California State Worker Furloughs Invalid

By topix.com on December 31, 2009

Earlier this year, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered state workers to take furloughs in an attempt to close the state’s burgeoning budget gap. On Thursday, an Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled that in doing so Schwarzennegger overstepped his powers, and ordered the state to halt to furloughs for a number of state employees.mpt to close the state’s burgeoning budget gap.


FCC chair Genachowski urges Fox, Time Warner Cable to reach temporary deal for football fans

By topix.com on December 31, 2009

The nation’s top broadcast regulator on Thursday urged Time Warner Cable and the Fox television network to agree to a temporary deal that would keep football games on cable TV systems as the companies settle differences over fees.


Iowa St. holds off Minnesota in Insight Bowl

By NBCSports.com on December 31, 2009

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -Alexander Robinson ran for 137 yards, and Austen Arnaud threw for one touchdown and ran for another as Iowa State defeated Minnesota 14-13 in the Insight Bowl on Thursday night, capping the Cyclones’ first winning season since 2005.


NYT: CIA takes on expanded role on front lines

By msnbc.com on December 31, 2009

Dec. 31: The CIA is seeking answers after seven officials were killed Thursday in Afghanistan in what was one of the deadliest single attacks on U.S. intelligence personnel. NBC's Jim Maceda reports.  (Nightly News)Even as the CIA. expands its role in Afghanistan, it is also playing a greater role in quasi-military operations elsewhere, including Pakistan and Yemen.


Broyles’ 3 TDs lead Sooners past Stanford

By NBCSports.com on December 31, 2009

Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half Thursday.Ryan Broyles set a Sun Bowl record with three touchdown receptions and Landry Jones passed for 416 yards to lead Oklahoma past Heisman runner-up Toby Gerhart and No. 19 Stanford 31-27 on Thursday.


World ushers in 2010, hoping for a better year

By msnbc.com on December 31, 2009

People gather to celebrate the new year on Red Square in Moscow, Russia. Some 120,000 people crowded into the square.Pyrotechnics, parties and prayers greet 2010 as people around the world bid farewell to “the Noughties” and the recession-blighted old year.


QBs Masoli, Pryor add flavor to Rose Bowl

By NBCSports.com on December 31, 2009

Jeremiah Masoli and Terrelle Pryor have similar skills but lead contrasting offenses.Although Jeremiah Masoli and Terrelle Pryor are two of the most athletic quarterbacks in the nation, their pedigrees are nearly as contrasting as the offenses they run.


UK weighs body scanners after airline attack

By msnbc.com on December 31, 2009

Britain considers introducing new technology such as full body scanners to improve airport security after the attempted Christmas Day airline attack, U.K. prime minister says.


Dobbs leads Navy in rout of Missouri

By NBCSports.com on December 31, 2009

HOUSTON (AP) -Ricky Dobbs ran for 166 yards and three touchdowns and Navy manhandled Missouri with its triple-option offense in a 35-13 win over the Tigers in the Texas Bowl on Thursday.


Florio: Presenting your surprise coach of the year

By NBCSports.com on December 31, 2009

CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 06:  Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers talks to head coach Norv Turner during their game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio.  (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)Mike Florio weighs in on the biggest storylines of Week 17:


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Israel moves to change law after Biden “mishap”

March 12, 2010

Israel is moving to amend the country’s planning procedures on sensitive political decisions following an embarrassing diplomatic flap during a visit this week by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, a Cabinet minister said Friday.

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Lesbian teen sues over prom flap; back at school

March 12, 2010

Constance McMillen didn’t believe her Mississippi school district would really call off her senior prom rather than allow her to show up with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo.

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Report: Linux Gains Ground, Windows Stumbles

January 26, 2010

Linux inched ahead in the operating-system arena during the final month of 2009, even as Windows and Mac gave up some ground. That’s according to research firm Net Applications, which recently released its Market Share report covering operating systems in December. Linux accounted for 1.02 percent of the market in December, up from an even 1 percent the month before.

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Verizon Tips Its 4G Handset Hand

March 11, 2010

Verizon will have the first handset running on its Long-Term Evolution 4G network by the middle of next year — about six months ahead of schedule — according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The development of LTE means faster cellular data transfers than the 3G networks now in widespread use by U.S. carriers, though exactly when LTE will become common has long been a source of uncertainty.

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Children’s jewelry recall expanded

March 11, 2010

U.S. regulators expanded their efforts Thursday to go after children’s jewelry that contains high levels of the toxic metal cadmium by telling parents to throw away “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”-themed charm bracelets.

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Independent counsel named in Paterson investigations

March 12, 2010

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Lesbian teen sues over prom flap; back at school

March 12, 2010

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Verizon Tips Its 4G Handset Hand

March 11, 2010

Verizon will have the first handset running on its ...

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Children’s jewelry recall expanded

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Independent counsel named in Paterson investigations

March 12, 2010

New York (CNN) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed a former chief judge of the State Appellate Court to oversee two investigations of Gov. David Paterson.

Judge Judith Kaye was officially appointed independent counsel to the New York State Attorney General on Thursday.

Kaye will continue the inquiry into Paterson after the preliminary investigation determined "that there are credible issues that need to be resolved," Cuomo announced during a conference call.

Cuomo told reporters it was "out of an abundance of caution," that he brings in Kaye. She has agreed to work pro bono, thus adding no additional costs to the taxpayer, Cuomo added.

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Independent counsel named in Paterson investigations

March 12, 2010

New York (CNN) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed a former chief judge of the State Appellate Court to oversee two investigations of Gov. David Paterson.

Judge Judith Kaye was officially appointed independent counsel to the New York State Attorney General on Thursday.

Kaye will continue the inquiry into Paterson after the preliminary investigation determined "that there are credible issues that need to be resolved," Cuomo announced during a conference call.

Cuomo told reporters it was "out of an abundance of caution," that he brings in Kaye. She has agreed to work pro bono, thus adding no additional costs to the taxpayer, Cuomo added.

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Ex-judge to oversee Paterson cases

March 12, 2010

New York (CNN) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed a former chief judge of the State Appellate Court to oversee two investigations of Gov. David Paterson.

Judge Judith Kaye was officially appointed independent counsel to the New York State Attorney General on Thursday.

Kaye will continue the inquiry into Paterson after the preliminary investigation determined "that there are credible issues that need to be resolved," Cuomo announced during a conference call.

Cuomo told reporters it was "out of an abundance of caution," that he brings in Kaye. She has agreed to work pro bono, thus adding no additional costs to the taxpayer, Cuomo added.