Paterson says he is staying in 2010 governor's race despite pressureSeptember 20th, 2009 Paterson says he's staying in 2010 governor's raceALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
Federal judge says he can't set Yellowstone snowmobile levelsSeptember 17th, 2009 Judge will not block Yellowstone snowmobile planCHEYENNE, Wyo. — A judge in Wyoming says he has no authority to block a federal plan to reduce snowmobile traffic in Yellowstone National Park this winter.
Race to succeed Kennedy in Senate being shaped by non-candidates as much as those runningSeptember 14th, 2009 Kennedy Senate race being shaped by non-candidatesBOSTON — The campaign to succeed Sen. Edward Kennedy is becoming notable for who's not running, as much as who is.
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.
Mass. congressman takes out papers as he considers race to replace Kennedy in US SenateSeptember 4th, 2009 Mass. rep. may vie to replace Kennedy in US SenateBOSTON — A Democratic Massachusetts congressman says he is considering getting into the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch of South Boston said in a statement he took out nominating papers Friday morning as he weighs a special-election campaign.
Rain postpones Knoxville Nationals, race now set for SundayAugust 16th, 2009 Rain postpones Knoxville NationalsKNOXVILLE, Iowa — The final two races of the Knoxville Nationals were postponed Saturday night because of heavy rain. The feature race, regarded as the biggest race of the sprint car season, will be run Sunday night.
Montreal mayor says tentative deal reached for Formula One to return to city in 2010August 13th, 2009 Montreal mayor: F1 to return to city next yearMONTREAL — Montreal's mayor says a tentative deal has been reached to return Formula One racing to the city in 2010. Mayor Gerald Tremblay says the race date and other details still have to be worked out.
2010 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix canceled, backers say race might resume in 2011July 31st, 2009 2010 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix off, 2011 maybeDETROIT — There's no Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix this year, and organizers say the troubled economy means the race is off again in 2010. They say the event could resume in 2011 if conditions improve.
As Franken takes vacant Minn. Senate seat, political reporter shaves off beardJuly 7th, 2009 With senator seated, Minn. reporter loses beardST.
Palin supporters hope to raise $500K in Web-a-thon for Alaska governor's legal defense fundJune 16th, 2009 Palin backers raising funds for her legal defenseANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's supporters are holding a Web-a-thon to raise money for her legal defense fund.
Former Bush staffer Schweich says he will not run for Missouri Senate seat in 2010June 12th, 2009 Former Bush staffer says no to Missouri Senate runJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A former official in President George W.
He's back: Rahal jumps back into Indianapolis 500 with Servia after finding sponsorMay 13th, 2009 New deal gets Rahal back in Indianapolis 500INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal's team is back in business. Rahal announced Wednesday he has reached a deal with a new sponsor to put veteran Spanish driver Oriol Servia (OHR'-ee-ohl SER'-vay-ah) in the cockpit of his No.
Rookie driver's first race at Indianapolis will be on foot in annual mini-marathonApril 30th, 2009 Indy rookie enters mini-marathon raceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot. The 25-year-old Englishman is entered in the annual 500 Festival mini-marathon race Saturday, which starts in downtown Indianapolis and includes one lap around the 2.5-mile Speedway oval and then back downtown for the finish.
NASCAR truck race suspended due to thunderstorms, tornadosApril 26th, 2009 Weather forces suspension of truck raceKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR truck race at Kansas Speedway was suspended due to thunderstorms and will resume on Monday.
Michael Waltrip has no timetable on retirement decision or returning to drive in 2010April 25th, 2009 Waltrip undecided about future plansTALLADEGA, Ala. — Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip says it is too early to decide if he will retire at the end of this season or return in 2010.