After diplomatic meetings in New York, Obama arrives in Pittsburgh to host summitSeptember 24th, 2009 Obama arrives in Pittsburgh to host summitPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama has arrived in Pittsburgh for a summit with leaders of the world's major economies. One year after the global economic meltdown began, the leaders will hold talks Thursday and Friday to make sure a fledgling global recovery remains on track while laying down tougher rules for global financial institutions.
Billy Mays: Cocaine contributed to his death - AutopsyAugust 8th, 2009 Autopsy: Cocaine contributed to Billy Mays' death
TAMPA, Fla. — An autopsy shows that cocaine use contributed to the heart disease that suddenly killed boisterous TV pitchman Billy Mays in June, officials announced Friday.
Explore the legend of Billy the Kid with travel itinerary from NMJuly 27th, 2009 Explore the legend of Billy the Kid in NMLINCOLN, N.M. — The New Mexico Tourism Department has launched a Web site dedicated to Billy the Kid.
Mays: So proud when Obama elected that 'I cried for most of the night'July 15th, 2009 Mays: So proud when Obama elected that he criedABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — Baseball legend Willie Mays says he was so proud the night Barack Obama was elected president that he "cried for most of the night.". The 76-year-old Hall of Fame centerfielder spoke with reporters as he flew with Obama from Michigan to St.
Product pitchman Billy Mays remembered in his hometown near Pittsburgh as natural salesmanJuly 3rd, 2009 Product pitchman Mays remembered as natural sellerMCKEES ROCKS, Pa. — References to television pitchman Bill Mays' trademark image were everywhere at his funeral Friday near Pittsburgh.
Correction: Billy Mays obituaryJuly 2nd, 2009 Correction: Billy Mays obituaryTAMPA, Fla. — In stories June 28 and June 29 about the death of Billy Mays, The Associated Press misstated the relationship between the TV pitchman and one of his survivors.
Police release 911 call in TV pitchman Bill Mays' death; caller says he was cold, unresponsiveJune 29th, 2009 911 caller: Pitchman Mays found cold, unresponsiveTAMPA, Fla. — A frantic woman tells emergency operators she found television pitchman Billy Mays cold and unresponsive on 911 tapes released by authorities in Florida.
No date set for Pittsburgh Penguins paradeJune 13th, 2009 Pittsburgh officials this morning were discussing plans for a parade honoring the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins, said Joanna Doven, a spokeswoman for Mayor Luke Ravenstal. An announcement will be made as soon as plans are finalized.
Billy Bye, halfback for Gophers in 1940s, drowns at 81 in boating accident on Minnesota lakeJune 13th, 2009 Ex-Gophers halfback Billy Bye drowns while boatingBRAINERD, Minn. — Billy Bye, a halfback at Minnesota in the 1940s, has drowned in a boating accident.
NFL free agent linebacker Larry Foote signs 1-year deal with hometown Detroit LionsMay 6th, 2009 Lions sign linebacker Larry Foote to a 1-year dealALLEN PARK, MICH. — Larry Foote had other offers in other cities and from teams who weren't coming off one of the worst seasons in NFL history.
'Billy Elliot,' 'God of Carnage' score 2009 Tony Award nominationsMay 5th, 2009 'Billy Elliot,' 'God of Carnage' score Tony nomsNEW YORK — "Billy Elliot," the season's biggest musical hit, has scored a 2009 Tony Award nomination for best musical. Based on the popular British movie, the show about a coal miner's son who dreams of becoming a dancer, will compete for best musical against "Next to Normal," ''Rock of Ages" and "Shrek."
Best-play nominations went to "God of Carnage," ''Dividing the Estate," ''reasons to be pretty" and "33 Variations."
Winners will be announced June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.
Salesman robbed in Ghaziabad at gun-pointApril 30th, 2009 GHAZIABAD - Two armed men on a motorcycle robbed a 26-year-old salesman working with a telecom company here of Rs.1 lakh in cash and mobile re-charge coupons worth Rs.1.25 lakh, police said. Narendra Kumar was taking the cash and re-charge coupons in a bag to his company office in Vivekanand Nagar in Ghaziabad when he was intercepted by two motorcycle borne men.
Wednesday's NHL Playoff SumsApril 23rd, 2009 Wednesday's NHL Playoff SumsFirst Period_1, Washington, Ovechkin 8 (Green), 1:23. Second Period_2, Pittsburgh, Fedotenko 2 (Talbot, Letang), 9:29.
Billy Joel piano auction to benefit NYC music studentsApril 22nd, 2009 Billy Joel piano auction benefits NYC music kidsNEW YORK — A baby grand autographed by the Piano Man is being sold to raise money for music students in New York City. The $60,000 Steinway is being auctioned for a program at Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary School in East Harlem.
Miley Cyrus considering future after TV showApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - Teen actress Miley Cyrus' father Billy Ray Cyrus is considering a reunion of the popular TV series DOC as his daughter claims that her career on small screen is ending. Miley wants to look for work in films once her TV show is over.