Group says 60 arrested, some hurt in Chicago anti-NATO clashes

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Up to his old tricks, Chicago's Adam Dunn is tied for home runs in the American League with 14. 1. South Side Sweepers — The early-weekend attention on Chicago's crosstown rivalry rightfully centered on the retirement of Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood,

CHICAGO and BRUSSELS, May 20, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has announced it has signed a $1.7 billion (euro 1.2 billion) contract for NATO's Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system.

Kerry Wood's Sweet Home Chicago: One hitter faced. One strikeout. One standing ovation and one tremendous hug. If there was a more perfect way for Kerry Wood to step from his uniform into the Chicago history books, I demand to know what it is.

I'd like to make a suggestion to President Obama, Tom Morello bellowed to the capacity crowd gathered for the National Nurses United rally at Chicago.

Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other complaints as world leaders assembled for a NATO summit. READ OTHER NEWS. SHARE

Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck on 'SNL': Some NBC stations censor song

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Mick Jagger took to the “SNL” stage with legendary guitarist Jeff Beck to perform “Tea Party,” a political song Jagger wrote about this year's presidential race.

Bay Area-born and raised drummer extraordinaire Terry Bozzio (who plays the Regency Ballroom Fri/18 with reunited band UK) has performed with Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, Jeff Beck, Fantomas, and a host of other musicians over the years.

Video: Mick Jagger w/ Arcade Fire & Foo Fighters. Written by Scott Bernstein on 05.20.2012 | Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Videos From there, Mick teamed up with Jeff Beck for Tea Party…

NATO Summit Protest: Anarchists Clash With Cops; Vets Return Medals

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

The same day that President Obama — as well as a gamut of other world leaders — are slated to arrive in Chicago for the NATO summit, protesters marched to Mayor Rahm Emanuel's North Side neighborhood. The rally, which

Protesters clad in black clashed with police at the end of what had been a peaceful march and rally by thousands of demonstrators, led by disenchanted veterans of the Iraq and Afghan wars protesting the opening of the two-day NATO summit in Chicago

After months of hype, and a week of protests throughout Chicago, the NATO Summit officially gets underway Sunday afternoon at McCormick Place.

By Laurent Thomet, Agence France-Presse May 20, 2012 8:53 PM Prime Minister Stephen Harper (C) waves as leaders pose for a family photo at the NATO summit in Chicago May 20, 2012. First row (L to R) Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic,

Memorial Day travel up in Colorado despite gas prices, AAA predicts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Fun activities and solemn ceremonies are planned as part of Memorial Day celebrations at Veterans Plaza. Events scheduled at the plaza Sunday, the day before the holiday, include the awarding of a Purple Heart medal to local Vietnam War veteran Bob

When you hit the road this coming weekend for Memorial Day travel, perhaps a meal at a TravelCenters of America or Petro Stopping Centers is in order, especially if you have kids age 10 or younger. Through Sept. 3, sit down restaurants located inside

On Monday May 28 the Annual Memorial Day Parade line-up will begin at 8:45 am at Dailey Memorial Park, located on Shoemaker Avenue next to Hose co. #1in West Wyoming with the Parade beginning at 9:15 am As the parade ends at First street in Wyoming,

While the overall economy continues to improve slightly, Americans continue to face a new challenge this year: steadily increasing gas prices.

Some 600 photos concerning the Red Shirts since 2009 until the aftermath in 2010 can be found HERE.

Memorial Day travel up in Colorado despite gas prices, AAA predicts

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

While spring storms helped build the snow pack, the recent spate of warm days means there should be plenty of snow-free campsites, trails and roads for Memorial Day weekend. Last year, in late June, there were still 158 inches of snow on the ground at

By Ann Sperring The Memorial Day holiday is rapidly approaching, a time when we honor those who serve, protect and defend our nation. Tributes will be given, and it will be the right words for the right reasons in honor of those killed or wounded while

Memorial Day in South Florida usually means a big boating weekend on the water, if the weather cooperates, and that means heavy enforcement on the high seas for boating safety.

On Monday, May 28, we observe Memorial Day in the United States, a time to remember the sacrifice of our Armed Forces in defense of our country. The prayer below, written by Rabbi Matt Friedman and originally published

Appreciating Chris Bosh

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Without Chris Bosh, both the Heat's offense and defense have suffered against the Pacers. Chris Bosh shooting against Roy Hibbert of the Pacers in Game 1 o.

Chris Bosh dips and shoots during a game this season. But he's now sidelined by an injury that might just determine Miami's season. / Steve Mitchell, US PRESSWIRE By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY For 134 regular-season games and 27 playoff games in two

Many believed power-forward Chris Bosh was too 'soft' to play the 5, and did not have the mental or physical toughness to compete on a nightly basis. However, with a clear match-up against the New York Knicks and their Defensive Player of the Year in

How did the Spurs rally past the Clippers? With a clipboard

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a defining 24-0 run in the third quarter, and San Antonio defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. "We didn't plan on being down that much

The Los Angeles Clippers weren't that lucky. The Spurs won 96-86 to take a 3-0 lead in the second-round Western Conference playoff series. They won because Gregg Popovich is a basketball genius and because his team buys into his theories, no matter how

A recent run of complete-game efforts across the board have the Clippers gaining confidence entering the final week of the regular season. Shawn Tierney led the way with four goals and four assists while Joe Ricciuti went 21-for-24 on faceoffs and

Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a 24-0 run in the third quarter after the Spurs trailed by 24 points, and San Antonio defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their

ESSEX SOFTBALL: In a horse racing analogy, this was one Secretariat vs …

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

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AP RICHMOND — The Caroline County farm where champion racehorse Secretariat was born left her family's possession decades ago, but Kate Chenery Tweedy hopes the new owners keep the equestrian tradition alive — as well as resurrect the annual State

BHUBANESWAR: The secretariat building here is all set to draw a portion of its power needs from solar energy soon. The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA), the government agency popularizing use of non-conventional energy,

“During their 45-minute meeting, Minister Peiris outlined the mechanism adopted by Sri Lanka's presidential secretariat that will be used to implement recommendations made by the independent Lessons Learnt and

And based on the performance of Peslak and Platt in the ECT final, these were two true studs, perhaps Secretariat vs. Seattle Slew. And wasn't it ironic that the winner of today's Preakness was named "I'll Have Another"? Livingston and MSD might be

Preakness Stakes – 2012

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

When you win the Preakness Stakes your horse is draped with a blanket of Black-Eyed Susans and there are smiles all around. Jockey Mario Gutierrez is aboard I'll Have Another while trainer Doug O'Neill – in the red baseball cap – also looks happy.

According to the official website for the Preakness, he's bringing a friend to Preakness 2012: I'll Have Another, Kentucky Derby Winner, Takes Aim At Pimlico Win, Triple Crown. BALTIMORE (AP) — No one is loving the run up

Preakness 2012 Results: Zagora, Varsity Among Early Undercard Winners At Pimlico. May 19 1:26p by Bill Hanstock · Edit: I'll Have Another wins The Preakness. Before the main event is run at the 2012 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on

May 19 (Reuters) – Result and finishing order of the 2012 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico racecourse. 1. I'll Have Another (Mario Gutierrez) 2. Bodemeister (Mike Smith) 3. Creative Cause (Joel Rosario) 4. Zetterholm (Junior Alvarado) 5.

Update: Full race results are here. The second leg of the 2012 Triple Crown got under way Saturday in Baltimore as the 2012 Preakness Stakes was called to the post. The Preakness, always filled with optimism and hopes of

137th Preakness Stakes: I'll Have Another chases down Bodemeister to win …

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Dominguez, who was the top rider in Maryland for three of his five years here, won the Miss Preakness stakes aboard Agave Kiss Friday after agreeing to take the Preakness mount. “I'm excited to ride the horse, not necessarily [about] the way it

I'll Have Another with jockey Mario Guitierrez in the irons wins the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland May 19, 2012. No relationship. Posted by WM on Saturday, May 19,

Welcome to our coverage of the 137th Preakness Stakes.

Sports fans will be tuning in to the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes live from Pimlico Race Course Saturday, May 19 to see if I'll Have Another, the upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, can defend his title in the second