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Eastern Focused on Beating Team That's Had a Rough Start

Eastern Focused on Beating Team That's Had a Rough Start
Eastern Washington has run the gauntlet in non-conference play this season, getting a split on the Palouse with a win at Idaho and a close loss at Washington State. But perhaps the Eagles' next opponent had it even worse. Beau Baldwin and his boys head south this weekend to play Weber State in

Eastern Focused on Beating Team That's Had a Rough Start

Eastern Focused on Beating Team That's Had a Rough Start
Eastern Washington has run the gauntlet in non-conference play this season, getting a split on the Palouse with a win at Idaho and a close loss at Washington State. But perhaps the Eagles' next opponent had it even worse. Beau Baldwin and his boys head south this weekend to play Weber State in

Cabrera drives in 6, Tigers rout A's 12-2

Cabrera drives in 6, Tigers rout A's 12-2
By NOAH TRISTERAP Baseball Writer DETROIT (AP) - Miguel Cabrera is making a late push for the Triple Crown - and if he keeps swinging like this, the Detroit Tigers could still have a shot in the AL Central. Cabrera homered twice, including a grand slam in the eighth inning, and the Tigers

AP Exclusive: Mass. inmate lauds sex-change ruling

AP Exclusive: Mass. inmate lauds sex-change ruling
By DENISE LAVOIEAP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON (AP) - A convicted murderer in Massachusetts says a judge's decision to grant her request for sex-reassignment surgery is "the right thing to do." U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf ruled this month that the surgery is the only adequate treatment

What does Mitt Romney wear to bed?

What does Mitt Romney wear to bed?
By Liz Raftery, Presidential candidates are often asked how they would deal with a proverbial 3 a.m. phone call if elected. But what would Republican candidate Mitt Romney be wearing if faced with such a scenario?

Video shows Libyans trying to rescue US ambassador

Video shows Libyans trying to rescue US ambassador
By MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) - Libyans tried to rescue Ambassador Chris Stevens, cheering "God is great" and rushing him to a hospital after they discovered him still clinging to life inside the U.S. Consulate, according to witnesses and a new video that emerged Monday from last

Inmate seeking sex change eligible for legal fees

Inmate seeking sex change eligible for legal fees
By DENISE LAVOIEAP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON (AP) - A convicted murderer in Massachusetts who won the right to get a state-funded sex change is also eligible to have legal fees - expected to top $500,000 - paid as well, a federal judge ruled. In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Mark

Furor fades a year after military's gay ban lifted

Furor fades a year after military's gay ban lifted
By DAVID CRARYAP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) - They are images Americans had never seen before. Jubilant young men and women in military uniforms marching beneath a rainbow flag in a gay-pride parade. Soldiers and sailors returning from deployment and, in time-honored tradition, embracing

Young illegal immigrants may get driver's licenses

Young illegal immigrants may get driver's licenses
By GOSIA WOZNIACKAAssociated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - When 17-year-old Alondra Esquivel needs to get from her rural central California home to classes at Fresno State University 20 miles away, she must rely on rides from her relatives or her boyfriend. Most Californians her age can drive.

US government no longer has majority stake in AIG

US government no longer has majority stake in AIG
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government is no longer the majority owner of American International Group Inc. The bailed-out insurance company said Friday that the Treasury Department had wrapped up a planned sale of AIG stock, which netted the government roughly $20.7 billion. The government's sale