Albuquerque voters deicde whether to give mayor a record fourth termOctober 6th, 2009 Albuquerque voters cast ballots for mayorALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque voters will decide Tuesday whether to give the mayor an unprecedented fourth term. Mayor Martin Chavez paved the way for his campaign by asking a judge to overturn the term-limits law in the city charter.
Unofficial returns show state representative taking early lead in bid for Albuquerque mayorOctober 6th, 2009 Albuquerque, NM, voters cast ballots for mayorALBUQUERQUE — State Rep. Richard Berry has taken an early lead in his bid for Albuquerque mayor.
1 dead after storms carrying possible tornadoes damage buildings in Ontario, CanadaAugust 21st, 2009 Possible tornadoes cause damage in Canada, kill 1TORONTO — Violent storms carrying possible tornados tore across parts of Ontario, killing one person, damaging buildings and canceling flights. There were reports of funnel clouds causing damage in at least three areas.
Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton stepping down midway through 5th term to run for CongressJune 26th, 2009 Memphis mayor resigns to focus on run for CongressMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The first elected black Memphis mayor has announced his resignation halfway into his record fifth term to concentrate on a run for Congress.
LA mayor says reports of him dating reporter won't affect his decision on running for governorJune 3rd, 2009 LA mayor: Dating won't impact political decisionsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (vee-yah-ry-GOH'-sah) says reports this week that he's dating another TV reporter will not be a factor in whether he decides to run for California governor. The Democratic mayor said Wednesday the public has scant interest in his personal life.
Boston mayor says he won't approve a plan to give patrol officers assault rifles.May 30th, 2009 Boston mayor says no to police patrols with M-16sBOSTON — The Boston Police Department wants to arm neighborhood patrol officers with high-powered military assault weapons, but the mayor doesn't think it's such a good idea. Boston Mayor Tom Menino said Friday he will not approve a police department plan to put semiautomatic M-16 rifles in the hands of regular patrol officers.
Tamil midnight march shut Canada's busiest highwayMay 12th, 2009 TORONTO - Over 5,000 Tamils protesters shut down Canada's busiest commuter route Gardiner Expressway Sunday night, throwing traffic into chaos for more than six hours and leaving many miles-long traffic lines. The midnight march on Canada's busiest highway infuriated the Ontario premier (chief minister) and the Toronto mayor who warned the protesters that occupying major roads will not be acceptable.
New Detroit mayor won't occupy official residence, wants to find way to make money from itMay 12th, 2009 New Detroit mayor says no thanks to city mansionDETROIT — New Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he won't move into the official mayoral residence — the Manoogian Mansion. Bing took office Monday and says he wants to find a way to make money from the 15-room luxury house on the Detroit River.
Detroit gets 3rd mayor in past 8 months as ex-NBA star Dave Bing prepares to take oathMay 11th, 2009 Dave Bing being sworn in Monday as Detroit mayorDETROIT — Former NBA star Dave Bing will be sworn in Monday as Detroit's third mayor in eight months. City Clerk Janice Winfrey will administer the oath of office to the businessman and former Detroit Pistons great.
Detroit gets 3rd mayor in past 8 months as businessman and ex-NBA star Dave Bing takes oathMay 11th, 2009 Ex-NBA great Dave Bing sworn in as Detroit mayorDETROIT — Businessman and former NBA star Dave Bing is now the mayor of Detroit, and the third person to hold the job in eight months. The former Detroit Pistons great took the oath of office Monday afternoon.
Voters head to polls to elect new Detroit mayor; charter revision proposal also on ballotMay 5th, 2009 Voters head to polls to elect new Detroit mayorDETROIT — Voters will elect Detroit's newest mayor in a runoff between incumbent Ken Cockrel Jr. and professional basketball Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing.
Toronto FC, Columbus tie 1-1 as MLS champions search for first win of seasonMay 3rd, 2009 Toronto keeps Crew winless with 1-1 drawTORONTO — Chad Barrett scored in the 64th minute Saturday to give Toronto FC a 1-1 tie with Columbus that kept the MLS champion Crew winless. Toronto (3-2-3) extended its unbeaten streak to three games despite some defensive lapses.
Toronto FC elevates Chris Cummins to interim head coachApril 29th, 2009 Cummins is interim coach of Toronto FCTORONTO — Toronto FC has hired Chris Cummins as interim head coach, filling the void left by the resignation of John Carver over the weekend. The 37-year-old Cummins joined the MLS team in May 2008.
Pro-Khalistan slogans at New York, Toronto Vaisakhi paradesApril 27th, 2009 NEW YORK/TORONTO - The annual Vaisakhi parades in New York and Toronto at the weekend were marked by pro-Khalistan slogans and banners by a handful of radical Sikhs. While in New York, pro-Khalistan elements took to the stage after the main speeches were over, in Toronto they were in the forefront of the three-hour procession or parade from the Better Living Centre to city downtown.
Toronto FC gives CD Chivas USA first loss in 6 games this season, 1-0April 23rd, 2009 Toronto FC pins first loss on CD Chivas USATORONTO — Toronto FC knocked Chivas USA from the ranks of the undefeated with a 1-0 victory Wednesday night at BMO Field. Amado Guevara's third goal of the season gave Toronto (2-2-2) its first victory since the opener in Kansas City on March 21.
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