Quebec City mayor speaks with NHL commissioner about possible return of Nordiques to leagueOctober 10th, 2009 Quebec City mayor eyes return of Nordiques to NHLQUEBEC CITY, Quebec — The mayor of Quebec City has spoken with the NHL about the possible return of the Nordiques to the NHL. Mayor Regis Labeaume said Saturday he met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman along with former Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut.
Urban avenger: Newark mayor counters Conan O'Brien's comic insults by expanding 'ban'October 1st, 2009 Newark mayor ups the ante on comic Conan O'BrienNEWARK, N.J. — The mayor of New Jersey's largest city has raised the stakes in his facetious feud with "Tonight Show" host Conan O'Brien, saying the late-night comic is now banned from the state.
After his copter lands at U2 concert, NYC mayor admits it might not be 'green' way to travelSeptember 25th, 2009 NYC mayor: Taking copter to U2 show not so 'green'NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg admits that taking a helicopter to the U2 show might not have been the most environmentally friendly way to travel. The billionaire — who likes to portray himself as a national environmental leader — travels frequently by helicopter and private plane, but rarely talks about it.
Toronto mayor says he won't run for a third termSeptember 25th, 2009 Toronto mayor says he won't runTORONTO — The mayor of Canada's largest city says he won't run for a third term in office. Toronto Mayor David Miller had previously said he would run again but his popularity plummeted following a 39-day strike by municipal employees that halted garbage collection and other services this past summer.
Welcome back?: Glenn Beck's visit to hometown north of Seattle riles up people, draws protestsSeptember 24th, 2009 Glenn Beck's homecoming riles up people in Wash.MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Glenn Beck's visit to his hometown in Washington state this weekend seemed simple enough on the surface, with a ceremonial key to the city awaiting him and the mayor naming the day in the Fox News personality's honor.
Heads you lose: Washington state mayor loses primary race on coin flipSeptember 10th, 2009 Wash. mayor loses primary race on coin flipWINLOCK, Wash. — A coin flip is ending Cy Meyers' run as mayor of Winlock.
Wash. woman pleads guilty to assault charge for putting chemical cleaner in maltsAugust 21st, 2009 Wash. woman added chemical cleaner to maltsBELLINGHAM, Wash. — A woman who put a chemical cleaner in two malts that injured several customers has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett plans to make 1st public comments since being beaten near fairAugust 19th, 2009 Milwaukee mayor to make 1st comments since beatingMILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett plans to make his first public comments since being beat up by a man after answering a grandmother's cries for help. The 55-year-old mayor was attacked by the man as he tried to help the woman and her 1-year-old granddaughter near the Wisconsin State Fair on Saturday.
No injuries as plane carrying 76 passengers runs off runway in Wash.; investigation under wayAugust 18th, 2009 No injuries as Horizon plane runs off Wash. runwayBELLINGHAM, Wash.
Kurt Cobain quote on granite marker in Aberdeen, Wash., park sparks controversyAugust 4th, 2009 Granite quote in WA park sparks Cobain controversyABERDEEN, Wash. — The late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is igniting a new controversy in his hometown of Aberdeen, Wash.
Points leader Tony Stewart wrecks in Pocono practice; loses pole, will start at backAugust 1st, 2009 Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice, but unhurtLONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart lost his pole position and will start from the back of the pack after wrecking his car during practice for the Pennsylvania 500 on Saturday.
Homeland Security chief tours Olympics security center in Washington state ahead of 2010 gamesJuly 28th, 2009 Napolitano tours new Olympics center in WashingtonBELLINGHAM, Wash. — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano got a tour Monday of a $4 million Olympics Coordination center that in six months should be a bustling hub of counterterrorism and security operations for the 2010 Winter Games in nearby British Columbia.
Recession forces Bellingham Herald to cut more employees, expensesJune 9th, 2009 Bellingham Herald cutting jobs, requiring furloughBELLINGHAM, Wash. — Employees at The Bellingham Herald in Washington state will have to take a one-week unpaid furlough this summer to help the newspaper cut expenses.
Cup points leader, pole-sitter Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice, goes to backupJune 6th, 2009 Cup leader Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practiceLONG POND, Pa. — NASCAR points leader Tony Stewart has wrecked his car during practice at Pocono Raceway and had to go to a backup car.
Obama's fav TV programs revealedApril 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - When it comes to television, President Barack Obama has his list of favourites.
According to the New York Daily News, the following top his list:
1-HBO
2- "Entourage"
3- "The Wire"
4- ESPN's "Sports Center"
5-"Hannah Montana"
6- "SpongeBob SquarePants"
7-"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
8-"Mad Money" man Jim Cramer (ANI)
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