First significant rain of season heads toward wildfire-scarred CaliforniaOctober 9th, 2009 Rain heads toward fire-scarred CaliforniaLOS ANGELES — The first significant rain of the season is heading toward wildfire-scarred California. The National Weather Service says a storm approaching the West Coast will bring rain by Monday, mostly in the northern and central portions of the state.
Incessant rain threatens floods in OrissaOctober 2nd, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - The threat of floods loomed over several districts of Orissa Friday as heavy rain continued to lash the state for the fourth day due to a cyclonic disturbance in the Bay of Bengal. Coastal and northern Orissa received maximum rainfall since Thursday, leading to a rise in the water level in several major rivers.
1 worker treated, 200 residents ordered to stay indoors after chemical spill at W.Va. plantSeptember 8th, 2009 200 ordered to stay indoors after WVa toxic spillHUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A factory employee was treated for exposure to a toxic chemical Tuesday and about 200 people were ordered to stay indoors after a railroad car leak in southern West Virginia.
Wozniacki beats Pennetta in semifinal match moved indoorsAugust 29th, 2009 Wozniacki moves indoors for win at Pilot PenNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki waited most of Friday, then moved back into the finals of the Pilot Pen, beating Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4, 6-1 in a match that was moved from a 13,000-seat stadium to an indoor college court.
Wozniacki beats Pennetta, Mauresmo upset in semifinal matches moved indoorsAugust 29th, 2009 Wozniacki, Vesnina move indoors for winsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki waited most of Friday, then moved back into the finals of the Pilot Pen, beating Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4, 6-1 in a match that was moved from a 13,000-seat stadium to an indoor college court.
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.
One killed, two injured in Budapest air show crashJuly 18th, 2009 BUDAPEST - A 60-year-old man was killed and two others injured Saturday when a light aircraft crashed amid sudden high winds at an airshow here in Hungary. The victim was a member of security staff at the Dunakeszi airstrip, five kilometres north of the Hungarian capital.
Final report blames seatbelt latch, improper check for 2007 Snowbird crashJuly 7th, 2009 Final report released in Snowbird crashMOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan — A faulty seatbelt and the failure of an Air Force pilot to properly check he was strapped in led to the fatal crash of a Snowbird jet two years ago in Montana. In its final report into the May 2007 crash, the Air Force notes that Capt.
Pilot just missed runway and died in small plane crash at Minnesota airportJune 17th, 2009 Pilot killed in Minnesota plane crashCRYSTAL, Minn. — Authorities say the pilot of a small airplane was killed trying to land in pouring rain at a Minnesota airport.
Canada beats Sweden 3-1, advances to final for rematch with Russia at hockey worldsMay 9th, 2009 Canada beats Sweden 3-1, advances to worlds finalBERN, Switzerland — Canada beat Sweden 3-1 at the hockey world championships Friday to set up a rematch of last year's final against Russia. Russia beat the United States 3-2 in an earlier semifinal to advance to Sunday's title game.
Economy prompts ACC to move baseball tourney from Fenway Park to Greensboro in '10May 5th, 2009 ACC baseball tournament moved to Greensboro in '10GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has moved its baseball tournament from Boston's Fenway Park to Greensboro for 2010 due to the economic downturn.
Victoria Azarenka beats Navarro in straight sets at Porsche GP on indoor clayApril 27th, 2009 Azarenka beats Navarro on clay in Porsche GPSTUTTGART, Germany — Fourth-seeded Victoria Azarenka defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1 6-4 Monday in the opening match of the Porsche Grand Prix, the first match to be played on indoor clay on the WTA tour. The tournament used to be played in October on carpet but has now been moved to April, with the same surface that is used at next month's French Open, only indoors.
Chivas picks up MLS-high fifth win, beats FC Dallas 2-0April 26th, 2009 Chivas wins fifth straight beats FC Dallas 2-0CARSON, Calif. — Atiba Harris scored in the 68th minute as CD Chivas USA beat FC Dallas 2-0 on Saturday night.
Now, Maharashtra DGP wants postponement of IPL tourneyMarch 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - With barely three weeks to go before its opening, the beleagured Indian Premier League (IPL) got another jolt Friday with the Maharashtra police seeking postponement of the cricket tournament on grounds of security. The state's Director-General of Police (Elections) Suprabhat Chakravarty said the security forces would be severely constrained in view of the Lok Sabha elections during the period the IPL is proposed to be held.
Unbeaten England reaches first final in 16 yearsMarch 18th, 2009 SYDNEY - England sealed a place in its first World Cup final in 16 years when it extended its unbeaten run at this tournament to five matches by defeating the West Indies by 146 runs, while New Zealand stayed on course for a final showdown with Charlotte Edwards's side when it overpowered India by five wickets in the penultimate matches in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's World Cup 2009 on Tuesday. At the Drummoyne Oval, England openers Sarah Taylor (78) and Caroline Atkins (50) featured in a 134-run first wicket partnership before Claire Taylor (65) rescued her side from a middle-order collapse as the two-time former champion reached an imposing 236-8 in 50 overs.
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