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Sarah Burke Update: Freestyler Skier Remains Critical After Surgery on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY — Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remained in critical condition Thursday after a successful operation to repair a tear to an artery that caused bleeding in her brain.Doctors put her into a coma to decrease swelling and …

Sarah Burke Update: Freestyler Skier Remains Critical After Surgery on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY — Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remained in critical condition Thursday after a successful operation to repair a tear to an artery that caused bleeding in her brain.Doctors put her into a coma to decrease swelling and …

NATO, G8 In Chicago: More Details Released, City Grants First Protest Permit on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

CHICAGO — Chicago officials said Thursday they approved the first parade permit to protesters ahead of meetings set for May of the leading industrial nations and sought to quell critics’ concerns that proposed changes to city laws will step…

NATO, G8 In Chicago: More Details Released, City Grants First Protest Permit on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

CHICAGO — Chicago officials said Thursday they approved the first parade permit to protesters ahead of meetings set for May of the leading industrial nations and sought to quell critics’ concerns that proposed changes to city laws will step…

Suspect arrested in Arkansas grandmother ankle “bomb” case on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) – Authorities have arrested a man who forced a 73-year-old grandmother to enter an Arkansas bank in a thwarted robbery attempt with what he told her was a bomb strapped to her ankle.

Suspect arrested in Arkansas grandmother ankle “bomb” case on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) – Authorities have arrested a man who forced a 73-year-old grandmother to enter an Arkansas bank in a thwarted robbery attempt with what he told her was a bomb strapped to her ankle.

Redistricting expert weighs in on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A free forum discussing redistricting was held for the public Thursday night at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.

Redistricting expert weighs in on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A free forum discussing redistricting was held for the public Thursday night at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.

Joe Paterno Firing ‘Not Handled Well’ By Penn State, Says Former Coach’s Son, Scott on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno’s son, Scott, said Thursday it’s becoming apparent that his father’s ouster as Penn State head coach by school trustees “was not handled well.”Scott Paterno’s comments Thursday were in response to a trustees…

Joe Paterno Firing ‘Not Handled Well’ By Penn State, Says Former Coach’s Son, Scott on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno’s son, Scott, said Thursday it’s becoming apparent that his father’s ouster as Penn State head coach by school trustees “was not handled well.”Scott Paterno’s comments Thursday were in response to a trustees…

Lucy-Desi Center Sets Goals for 2012 on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy in Jamestown received worldwide exposure this past summer with the 100th Birthday celebration of Lucille Ball. Going into this year, the Center hopes to expand and make more improvements. YNN’s Katie Cummings talked wi…

Lucy-Desi Center Sets Goals for 2012 on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy in Jamestown received worldwide exposure this past summer with the 100th Birthday celebration of Lucille Ball. Going into this year, the Center hopes to expand and make more improvements. YNN’s Katie Cummings talked wi…

Mitt Romney will likely be the nominee, but which Mitt Romney? on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Even Republicans are depressed that Romney is the best they can do.

Politico says Mitt Romney still has questions to answer before he can credibly present himself as the Republican nominee. Alexander Burns names these five:
Can Romney address the Bai…

Mitt Romney will likely be the nominee, but which Mitt Romney? on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Even Republicans are depressed that Romney is the best they can do.

Politico says Mitt Romney still has questions to answer before he can credibly present himself as the Republican nominee. Alexander Burns names these five:
Can Romney address the Bai…

Barbour’s Mississippi pardons unusually bold, law experts say on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Outgoing Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour’s unconditional pardons for several convicted murderers still serving prison sentences – among more than 200 acts of clemency in all – was an unusually bold use of executive power, legal …