Ensign says he complied with ethics rules, never met with mistress's husband about lobbyingOctober 6th, 2009 Ensign says he complied with ethics rules and lawsWASHINGTON — Embattled Republican Sen. John Ensign says he did nothing wrong and will cooperate with any probes into his affair with an employee and his alleged efforts to cover it up.
Sen. Ensign's ex-mistress and her husband sought $8.5 million settlement through Sen. CoburnOctober 1st, 2009 Ensign's ex-mistress, husband sought $8.5 millionWASHINGTON — Sen. John Ensign's former mistress and her husband sought an $8.5 million settlement from the Nevada Republican before the affair became public, The New York Times reported Thursday.
NYC comptroller wins Democratic nomination for mayor, will face Bloomberg in general electionSeptember 15th, 2009 NYC comptroller wins primary to face BloombergNEW YORK — New York City Comptroller William Thompson Jr. has cruised to victory in the Democratic mayoral primary and will face billionaire incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Black bear attacks man in his Colorado home; latest in string of bear run-ins in AspenSeptember 11th, 2009 Bear attacks Colorado man inside his homeASPEN, Colo. — A man was attacked by a large black bear in his Aspen home in the latest in a string of violent encounters with the animals this summer in the mountain community.
Hawaii governor warns state's budget woes will force 'fundamental' changes in governmentSeptember 3rd, 2009 Hawaii gov: Budget woes may prompt 'restructuring'HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle is warning of a "fundamental restructuring" of state government because of continuing budget woes.
Budget woes force layoffs at evangelical group Focus on the FamilySeptember 2nd, 2009 Budget woes force Focus on the Family layoffsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Conservative Christian group Focus on the Family is laying off 8 percent of its work force.
Hampton Roads Bankshares withdraws proposed public stock offeringAugust 19th, 2009 Hampton Roads Bankshares withdraws stock offeringNORFOLK, Va. — Bank holding company Hampton Roads Bankshares Inc.
Police officer who beat firefighters to Ohio blaze blames city budget cuts for his injuriesJuly 9th, 2009 Heroic Ohio cop blames budget cuts for his burnsWARREN, Ohio — An Ohio police officer who was wounded when he saved people from a fire blames his injuries on budget cuts that shut down a nearby fire station. Warren police Officer Doug Hipple spoke at a city council meeting Wednesday and offered his condolences over the death of one fire victim.
Prosecutors file charges against former budget chief in posh East Hampton, NYJune 11th, 2009 Ex-budget chief in NY's Hamptons faces chargesHAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — A former budget officer in New York's exclusive Hamptons area pleaded not guilty Thursday to raiding a fund meant to buy land for conservation purposes and using $8 million to instead cover budget shortfalls.
NY comptroller sues Aldus Equity over Dallas firm's role in pay-to-play scandalMay 6th, 2009 NY comptroller sues firm in pay-to-play scandalNEW YORK — New York state's comptroller is suing a company accused of paying illegal kickbacks in exchange for a big investment from the state pension fund. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli filed the suit Wednesday in Albany as part of his effort to sever all ties with the Dallas firm, Aldus Equity Partners.
Noy, 10, nails a hole-in-one while golfing with his dad in New HampshireMay 2nd, 2009 Boy, 10, nails hole-in-one at N.H. golf courseNORTH HAMPTON, N.H.
Spokeswoman: 3 injured in shooting at Hampton University in Va.; none were current studentsApril 26th, 2009 3 injured in shooting at Hampton University in Va.HAMPTON, Va. — Three people at Hampton University were hospitalized after a shooting in a dorm, a spokeswoman for the school said Sunday.
Hampton University officials say gunman had 3 weapons, shot 2, then self; all survivedApril 26th, 2009 Gunman shoots 2, self in Hampton University dormHAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University officials say a former student was armed with three guns when he followed a pizza delivery man into his former dorm, shot the delivery man and a dorm monitor before shooting himself.
Spokeswoman: 3 men injured in shooting at Hampton University in Va.; no students hurtApril 26th, 2009 3 Va. men hurt in shooting at Hampton UniversityHAMPTON, Va. — A former Hampton University student armed with three guns followed a pizza delivery man into the student's former dorm early Sunday, shot the delivery man and a dorm monitor, then turned the gun on himself, university officials said.
Jammu and Kashmir may opt for vote-on-accountFebruary 5th, 2009 JAMMU - The National Conference (NC)-Congress coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir will have to go for vote-on-account for three months rather than a full-fledged annual budget during the legislative session this month. Finance ministry officials told IANS that the formal announcement would be made shortly, as there was little time to prepare the full budget.
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