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AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 2:45 PM
Jordan's military court on Sunday convicted two Islamist lawmakers of instigating sectarian strife by praising Abu-Musab al-Zarqawi as a martyr.Jordan ready to supply fuel to Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 3:13 AM
Jordan will supply Lebanon with 10,000 tonnes of gasoline as soon as roads are secured into the violence-wracked country, a senior oil official was quoted as saying.Jordan advances to regional tournament Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 30 minutes ago
Jordan outlasted Montevideo 12-10 in the championship game of the American Legion Division II state tournament in Willmar on Sunday. Jordan's Steve Beckman was named the MVP of the baseball tournament. He was 6-for-13 in three games, had a victory and a save. Jordan advances to a regional tournament at Viroqua, Wis., next weekend. Etc. Gophers junior David Plummer finished sixth in the Two Jordan MPs sentenced over Zarqawi 'incitement' AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 1:43 AM
Jordan's state security court has sentenced two Islamist MPs to jail for incitement after they presented their condolences to the family of slain Al-Qaeda in Iraq frontman Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.Jordan lawmakers jailed for al-Zarqawi praise MSNBC - Aug 06 3:08 AM
Jordan's military court on Sunday sentenced two Islamist lawmakers to prison for instigating sectarian strife by praising an al-Qaida in Iraq leader at his wake.Jordan: Mr. Nice Guy to take Sundays off San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 06 3:45 AM
Raiders running back LaMont Jordan is a nice guy, but he's working on it. He took boxing lessons in the offseason. He bought a black "Scarface" shirt, sequins and all, with Al Pacino glaring from his gothic throne. Jordan even grew a beard to go with... Jordan court sentences 2 Islamist lawmakers to prison for praising al-Zarqawi Boston Herald - Aug 06 6:49 AM
AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's military court on Sunday convicted two Islamist lawmakers of instigating sectarian strife by praising Abu-Musab al-Zarqawi as a martyr. Abu Fares was sentenced to two years...Jordan punishes lawmakers for praising al Zarqawi NDTV - Aug 06 5:56 AM
Jordan's military court sentenced two Islamist lawmakers to prison terms for instigating sectarian strife by praising Abu-Musab al Zarqawi. Zarqawi an al-Qaida leader in Iraq killed by US forces on June 7.Jordan MPs sentenced over Zarqawi 'incitement' ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Aug 06 1:45 AM
AMMAN - Jordan's state security court on Sunday sentenced to jail two Islamist MPs for incitement for presenting their condolences to the family of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the slain al Qaeda frontman in Iraq.Jordan ready to supply fuel to Lebanon Khaleej Times - Aug 06 2:57 AM
AMMAN - Jordan will supply Lebanon with 10,000 tonnes of gasoline as soon as roads are secured into the violence-wracked country, a senior oil official was quoted on Sunday as saying.Jordan offers Lebanon support AME Info - Aug 06 3:04 AM
Jordan is offering a range of support to Lebanon in the midst of the sustained military attack from Israel, reported the Jordan Times.Living in Jordan, Longing for Iraq Washington Post - Aug 04 9:46 PM
AMMAN, Jordan -- For Edmond Arssen Eskendrian, life was hard in Baghdad. But it's harder in Amman. 60 seconds with Brian Jordan The Palm Beach Post - Aug 05 9:50 PM
Staff writer Joe Capozzi sat down with Brian Jordan, the Atlanta Braves outfielder and an aspiring real-estate developer.Jordan to supply Lebanon with 10,000 tonnes of gasoline Zawya - Aug 05 10:48 PM
06 August 2006 AMMAN -- Jordan will supply Lebanon with 10,000 tonnes of gasoline to help Beirut face the current shortage of oil derivatives, Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) General Manager Ahmad Rifai told The Jordan Times on Saturday.Jordan becomes hub for international relief efforts Zawya - Aug 05 10:03 PM
Jordan continued Saturday dispatching relief aid to Lebanon and serving as a conduit for Arab and international assistance bound for the war-torn Arab country.Iraq war protestor Sheehan targets Bush again AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 2:01 PM
Fresh from meeting Iraqi opposition figures in Jordan, war protestor Cindy Sheehan was back in US President George W. Bush's backyard hoping to tell him in person to call US forces home.No Contamination in Early Jordan Tests RedNova - Aug 05 6:15 AM
By The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Aug. 5--CHAPEL HILL -- Water samples taken Thursday morning after sewage spilled into Morgan Creek showed normal bacteria levels where the creek enters Jordan Lake.Oakland athletes step into Jordan's big shoes Oakland Tribune - Aug 05 3:02 AM
WANT to be like Mike? Yeah, that's right, Michael Jordan. Well, the success of the soon-to-be hall of famer comes from more than just putting a ball in a basket.Jordinvest successfully completes its role as the Financial Advisor for the privatization of Jordan Airline Training AME Info - Aug 05 2:04 AM
Jordinvest successfully completed its role as the Financial Advisor to the Royal Jordanian Executive Privatization Committee (RJEPC) in regards to the privatization of Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS).Two Jordanian deputies jailed over Zarqawi visit Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 2:17 AM
Two leading Islamist deputies were jailed in Jordan on Sunday after they were found guilty of sowing national discord by visiting the family of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the al Qaeda leader in Iraq, after his death.Breakfast, training the Jordan way The Argus - Aug 05 2:50 AM
OAKLAND Want to be like Mike? Yeah, that's right, Michael Jordan. Well, the success of the soon-to-be hall of famer comes from more than just putting a ball in a basket.Iraqis flee to Jordan but long to go home Miami Herald - Aug 06 12:05 AM
For Edmond Arssen Eskendrian, life was hard in Baghdad. But it's harder in Amman. Eskendrian said he left Iraq a year ago, locking up his house and driving with his family to Amman. He thought his connections with foreigners and his years of working with a foreign embassy in Baghdad would help him make a new life in a new city -- the city of dreams and opportunity, he imagined.Harney falls 13-3 to Nebraska Rapid City Journal - 22 minutes ago
INDIANAPOLIS -- Jordan Harper refuses to panic. He understands the position the Harney Little League finds itself and any wiggle room it once had has all but vanished.Guantánamo-to-Go New York Magazine - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
Kerik s new jail could be in Jordan.American activists demand U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq KGBT 4 Rio Grande Valley - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
AMMAN, Jordan "Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan and 14 other U-S anti-war activists today joined Iraqi lawmakers in demanding a timetable for withdrawing U-S troops from Iraq.2 Men Sentenced for Praising al-Zarqawi ABC News - Aug 06 4:08 AM
Jordan Court Sentences 2 Islamist Lawmakers to Prison for Praising al-ZarqawiR8m SA aid shipment to Lebanon gets green light The Star - 2 minutes ago
Amman, Jordan - South Africa's R8-million mercy mission to Lebanon came within sight of being realised yesterday when a senior Jordan foreign affairs official gave it the green light to fly into Beirut.Jordan's king says Arab moderates change AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 1:12 PM
Jordan's king warned the United States and Israel Thursday that the fighting in Lebanon has weakened moderates across the Mideast.Jordan's king: Israel must end offensive Albuquerque Tribune - Aug 04 11:09 AM
AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's king has warned the United States and Israel that the fighting in Lebanon has weakened moderates across the Mideast.Ipswich Town 1 Crystal Palace 2: Taylor spreads wings to sustain soaring ambition Independent - Aug 06 4:29 PM
The Crystal Palace manager, Peter Taylor, said he has no qualms about carrying the expectations of his outspoken chairman, Simon Jordan.ABDULHAMIT BILICI Zaman Online - Aug 06 2:13 PM
Ambassador and Advisor to Jordan s Prince Hasan Abu Nimah made a significant speech on Iraq at the Abant Platform which mainly discussed the Middle East problems.Jordan supports Lebanese PM's seven-point plan People's Daily - Aug 05 7:43 PM
Jordanian King Abdullah II on Saturday voiced his support to a seven-point plan put forward by Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora to end the conflict between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel.Missing boy found safe Evening Standard - Aug 06 1:19 PM
A nine-year-old boy who sparked a land and sea search after disappearing while out with his father has been found. Jordan Foster was found safe and well outside a leisure centre in South Shields, a Northumbria Police spokeswoman said.Renz's two home runs not enough as Kernels fall, 7-5 OurSports Central - Aug 06 4:34 PM
August 6, 2006 - Jordan Renz hit two home runs and finished the day 3 for 4 with 4 RBI as the Kernels came up short in a 7-5 loss to Lansing in front of 3,377 fans on a KDAT Sunday Family Fun Day at Veterans Memorial Stadium.Police search coast for missing boy Evening Standard - Aug 06 11:19 AM
Police and the Coastguard are hunting for a missing nine-year-old boy who disappeared while out with his father. Jordan Foster disappeared while on a day out at the Souter Lighthouse, near Whitburn, South Tyneside.Fan-tasy decor The Columbian - Aug 06 11:13 AM
Christopher Griffith loves his Seattle Seahawks. Younger brother Jordan is a 49ers fan. Fortunately for them, they have separate rooms. For when the intensity of the rivalry gets a tad too strong, they both can retire to their safe houses, their bedrooms, surrounded by their colors.A Year After March Against Iraq War, Another Try New York Times - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
On the first anniversary of her march to President Bush s Texas ranch, Cindy Sheehan arrived in Crawford, where she now owns property.Jordan prosecutor seeks death penalty in US warship attack AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 03 3:40 AM
Jordan's military prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for six Syrian nationals and an Iraqi accused of involvement in a rocket attack a year ago on US warships in the Gulf of Aqaba.Analysis: Hezbollah's Arab popularity UPI - Aug 06 6:44 AM
AMMAN, Jordan, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.N. Security Council draft resolution for a Lebanese-Israeli ceasefire, if passed without meeting some Lebanese demands, is bound to mean continued fighting.Jordan Specialized Investment 1H Profit -28% To JOD1.65M Zawya - Aug 06 6:03 AM
DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)--Amman-based Specialized Investment Compounds Co. said it made a profit of 1.65 million Jordanian dinars ($2.33 million) in the first half, down 28% from JOD2.27 million a year earlier.Pitt undecided about fine RTÉ News - Aug 06 5:19 AM
Tim Pitt will carefully weigh up his options after he was hit with a £6,000 fine over the running and riding of Jordan's Light at Thirsk on Saturday.Study: Exercise could improve grades Lansing State Journal - Aug 06 1:04 AM
Jordan Wright doesn't think skateboarding helps his grades.MPs jailed for Zarqawi 'incitement' News Interactive - Aug 06 3:06 AM
JORDAN'S state security court today jailed two Islamic MPs for incitement after they presented their condolences to the family of slain al-Qaeda in Iraq frontman Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.Raiders boot Eagles in mistake-filled opener Sports Illustrated - 1 minute ago
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- At least the placekickers were in good form.2 men sentenced for praising al-Zarqawi Syracuse.com - Aug 06 4:11 AM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) Jordan's military court on Sunday convicted two Islamist lawmakers of instigating sectarian strife by praising Abu-Musab al-Zarqawi as a martyr.Cease-Fire Draft at U.N. Falters Amid Arab Criticism New York Times - 12 minutes ago
Across the Middle East, the draft resolution was thought to address Israel s demands without addressing those of Hezbollah.Raiders top Eagles in sloppy exhibition opener Sports Illustrated - 17 minutes ago
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- At least the placekickers were in good form.Raiders beat Eagles in sloppy exhibition AP via Yahoo! News - 40 minutes ago
At least the placekickers were in good form. Sebastian Janikowski made field goals of 50, 51 and 24 yards Sunday night, lifting the Oakland Raiders past the Philadelphia Eagles 16-10 in the Hall of Fame game to open the NFL preseason.2 Men Sentenced for Praising al-Zarqawi The Daily Comet - Aug 06 3:55 AM
Jordan's military court on Sunday convicted two Islamist lawmakers of instigating sectarian strife by praising Abu-Musab al-Zarqawi as a martyr. Abu Fares was sentenced to two years in prison and Abu Sukkar to 1 1/2 years.Raiders down Eagles 16-10 in Hall of Fame game USA Today - 53 minutes ago
At least the placekickers were in good form. Sebastian Janikowski made field goals of 50, 51 and 24 yards Sunday night, lifting the Oakland Raiders past the Philadelphia Eagles 16-10 in the Hall of Fame game to open the NFL preseason. Philadelphia's David Akers set a game record with a 55-yarder in the second quarter.U.S. netball team courting favor Miami Herald - Aug 06 12:12 AM
Some young athletes aspire to be the next Michael Jordan or Alex Rodriguez. They dream of playing in the Super Bowl, World Series or the Stanley Cup.Byrd beats weather to hold 3-stroke lead The State - Aug 06 12:20 AM
AIKEN The only thing that could cool off Jordan Byrd on Saturday was the weather. The temperatures soared into the high 90s, but a pair of delays for lightning and thunderstorms in the area interrupted Byrd s momentum at the 75th South Carolina Golf Association Amateur Championship.Raiders' Jordan: Study blockers? Who, me? Sports Illustrated - Aug 02 10:58 PM
Coming off the most productive season of his NFL career, Oakland Raiders running back LaMont Jordan made a startling admission this week when he acknowledged he hadn't even studied the team's blocking schemes in 2005.Life in Hell: a Tale of Everyday Struggle in the Chaos of Baghdad Time Magazine - Aug 06 3:57 PM
In more than 20 trips to the ravaged city, TIME's Aparisim Ghosh has navigated countless perils. His extraordinary story offers a rare insight into the daily life of Iraqi citizens Jordan king says Hezbollah heroes in Arab eyes Gulf Times - Aug 04 3:21 AM
Jordan s King Abdullah said yesterday that Israel s offensive against Hezbollah had turned its fighters into heroes among ordinary Arabs.Jordan: Mideast conflict changed moderates NDTV - Aug 03 10:11 PM
Jordan's king issued an ominous warning to US and Israel that the prolonged battle in Lebanon has weakened moderates all across the Mideast.AP Blog: Reports from Mideast conflict AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 6:41 PM
AP correspondents are in Lebanon and Israel covering the fighting and its effects on the people. Here, in a combined weblog, they convey the impressions and challenges of their assignments.Do your research before adding that item to the cart Sun-Sentinel - Aug 06 12:01 AM
When Monclaude Nestor, 17, heard about a friend of a friend who often traveled to China, he saw an opportunity to pay less for shoes by getting them straight from the manufacturer. He placed an order for a pair of size 11 Jordan 20s from Nike.LDS Church breaks ground for Draper Temple The Salt Lake Tribune - Aug 06 12:15 AM
DRAPER - As the population in the southern part of Salt Lake County has increased, so has the waiting - on the freeway, at the grocery store. And, for Mormons, at the nearest temple. But on Saturday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground on the Draper Utah Temple, which church leaders hope will relieve overcrowding at the Jordan River Utah Temple in neighboring Talks of humanitarian relief under way in Lebanon SABC News - Aug 06 3:49 AM
Negotiations for safe passage into Lebanon of humanitarian relief from South Africa are continuing in Amman, Jordan. Gift of the Givers representatives are currently talking to Jordanian authorities.U.S. Activists Call for Troop Withdrawal phillyburbs.com - Aug 05 8:28 PM
AMMAN, Jordan - Peace Mom Cindy Sheehan and 14 other U.S. anti-war activists on Saturday joined Iraqi lawmakers in demanding a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq.Returning players from '04 vow to get it right this time Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Aug 05 10:45 PM
LAS VEGAS - Dwyane Wade could have brought up his NBA championship ring or the MVP hardware he brought home from the finals. In this company, though, he knew those would do him no good. At a recent gathering in Chicago, Wade found himself in the presence of Michael Jordan and Gary Payton, a great champion and one of the league's renowned trash talkers, respectively. They had something to hold Jordan shares lead Arab markets Gulf Times - Aug 04 3:25 AM
DUBAI: Stocks in Jordan led gains in Arab markets amid speculation the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon may end soon. Arab Bank Plc, Jordan s biggest lender, was among shares that rose.USAC California Ford Focus Midget Release - JANCA LEADS CALIFORNIA FOCUS DIRT MIDGETS TO VENTURA; SKOGLUND WINS AT TRACY The Auto Channel - Aug 05 9:13 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 31, 2006 CONTACT: MICHAEL HARKER (mharker@usacracing.com) DICK JORDAN (djordan@usacracing.com) 06-209 JANCA LEADS CALIFORNIA FOCUS DIRT MIDGETS TO VENTURA; SKOGLUND WINS AT TRACY INDIANAPOLIS Keith Janca leads a tight point battle in the USAC California Ford Focus Dirt Midget Car Series as the series heads to Saturday s race at Ventura Raceway in California.Jordan Winery strikes gold at 2006 International Wine & Spirit Competition South African Wine News - Aug 03 3:01 PM
Leading Stellenbosch producer, Jordan Winery, has won two gold medals at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), for the 2003 Jordan Cobblers Hill and the 2004 Jordan Chardonnay.Sniffex, Inc. Announces New Agent for Egypt & Jordan and Major Order for Sniffex's Explosives Detection Device SYS-CON Media - Aug 03 9:50 PM
Sniffex, Inc. ('Sniffex') (PINKSHEETS: SNFX)(http://www.sniffex.com) announced today the signing of a newRepresentative for Sniffex, Inc., Solutions Group International (SGI),www.sgiworldwide.com, who will sell Sniffex's explosive detection devicealong with its other products and services to Egypt and Jordan. SGI placedan initial order of 50 units of Sniffex to be delivered over the next Raw milk: Fit for human consumption? USA Today - Aug 06 3:57 PM
John Langlois feels so strongly about the benefits of unpasteurized goat milk that he pays $19 a gallon to have it shipped from a South Carolina dairy to his home. He credits it with giving him more energy and curing his grandson's chronic diarrhea. He is a strong believer in the importance of unpasteurized milk. He is also breaking the law.Campbell proves why he's special NorthJersey.com - Aug 06 4:16 AM
EAST RUTHERFORD -- John Campbell long has been the gold standard of harness racing drivers. He's the Babe Ruth of his sport. The Michael Jordan. The Tiger Woods.Jordanians choose Visa AME Info - Aug 05 9:20 PM
Jordan has witnessed a significant increase in both Visa card ownership and card usage, with a 35% growth in card expenditure, excluding cash withdrawals, in the year ending March 2006, when compared to the same time period in 2005. Jordan's Visa card usage at both ATMs and point of sale locations also rose by 21%, reaching over $3bn.Dining Guide The Times of Northwest Indiana - Aug 05 10:32 PM
A restaurant that provides some of the freshest Middle Eastern food in the region at reasonable prices. The family recipes, from Jordan and the East Bank, are authentic and carefully prepared. Hot, fresh pita bread with hummus and three other appetizers are served as you are seated.Avalanche defenseman Leopold has hernia surgery ESPN - Aug 05 7:52 AM
Jordan Leopold had hernia surgery Tuesday and is expected to make a full recovery in 10 to 12 weeks.Israel strikes Qana after rocket barrage AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 1:27 PM
Hezbollah guerrillas unleashed their deadliest rocket attack on northern Israel on Sunday, killing 12 reserve soldiers with a single missile at this kibbutz and killing at least three people and wounding dozens more with a barrage against Haifa.U.S. activists call for troop withdrawal Syracuse.com - Aug 05 8:41 PM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) "Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan and 14 other U.S. anti-war activists on Saturday joined Iraqi lawmakers in demanding a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq.Hizbollah heroes to Arabs: Jordan king Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 03 1:49 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah says Israel's offensive against Hizbollah had turned its fighters into heroes among ordinary Arabs. -volunteer opportunities Times Leader - Aug 06 12:11 AM
The Volunteer Action Center is a division of the United Way of Wyoming Valley that serves as a community resource in matching the skills and interests of volunteers with the needs of non-profit agencies. These volunteer opportunities for individuals ages 18 and older are published weekly in the Times Leader. To volunteer or to have your organization listed, call Maureen Jordan at 829-6711, Fightin' words! The Ottawa Sun - Aug 05 11:49 PM
Jordan Michael Smith takes issue with 2 North American columnists who say Israel was a mistakeDeaths mount in Israel and Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 12:53 PM
The Israeli army said Sunday it had attacked the Lebanese town of Qana and destroyed the launchers that fired rockets on Haifa. Earlier, Hezbollah guerrillas unleashed their deadliest rocket attack on northern Israel, killing 12 reserve soldiers with a single missile at the Kfar Giladi kibbutz and killing at least three people and wounding dozens more with a barrage that battered Haifa.Tale of Mr. Wise's crimes transcends genre Philly.com - Aug 06 12:12 AM
Sipping a double Arundel Cane Rum in Jocko's Cafe on St. John in the Virgin Islands, Jordan Wise introduces himself to a writer named John Talley. Sort of.Jordan Prosecutor Seeks Death in Attack phillyburbs.com - Aug 03 1:28 PM
AMMAN, Jordan - A Jordanian military prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for seven alleged militants charged with firing rockets at two U.S. warships docked in the Red Sea port of Aqaba.Craig has successful summer of golfing Herald Standard - Aug 06 12:33 AM
Jordan Craig can only hope the summer she's had will provide momentum as she looks to her junior season at Wake Forest University. The 2004 Connellsville graduate, along with her mother, has added a number of Women's Golf Association of Western Pennsylvania trophies to the collection.Hezbollah rockets kill 15 in Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 11:59 AM
Hezbollah guerrillas unleashed their deadliest rocket attack on northern Israel on Sunday, killing 12 reserve soldiers with a single missile at this kibbutz and killing at least three people and wounding dozens more with a barrage that battered Haifa.Hezbollah batters Haifa with rockets AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 11:32 AM
Hezbollah guerrillas unleashed their deadliest barrage of rockets yet into northern Israel, killing at least 12 people, while Israeli bombardment killed at least 14 people in southern Lebanon as fighting only intensified despite a draft U.N. cease-fire resolution.Missing boy is found by searchers BBC News - Aug 06 3:35 PM
A nine-year-old boy is found by searchers after he goes missing while visiting a lighthouse.Blue Jays Team Report SportingNews.com - 1 hour, 1 minute ago
RF Alex Rios, who split time with LF Reed Johnson as the leadoff hitter earlier this season, won't g...Israel Responds To Hezbollah Strikes CBS News - 7 minutes ago
Israeli warplanes attacked the Lebanese towns of Qana and Tyre, destroying the launchers that fired rockets on Haifa that killed three people, the army said. The strikes came hours after the rockets slammed into Israel's third largest city.Raiders win field-goal battle, down Eagles CBS Sportsline - 28 minutes ago
Sebastian Janikowski made field goals of 50, 51 and 24 yards Sunday night, lifting the Oakland Raiders past the Philadelphia Eagles 16-10 in the Hall of Fame game to open the NFL preseason.Jordan & Jordan Brings on Michael O'Conor as Director Electronic trading expert and Merrill Lynch vet Michael O'Conor Finance Technology Network - Aug 03 9:39 AM
Electronic trading authority Michael O'Conor has made the move into consulting, joining Tom Jordan at Jordan & Jordan as a director in the firm's management consulting practice.Hezbollah rockets kill 11 in Israel AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 10:13 AM
Hezbollah guerrillas unleashed their deadliest barrage of rockets into northern Israel on Sunday, killing 11 people and wounding 14, while Israeli bombardment killed at least 13 in Lebanon as fighting intensified despite a draft U.N. cease-fire resolution.Tourism a casualty of war Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Aug 05 10:39 PM
If history is a guide, the war between Israel and Hezbollah will devastate tourism in Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Lori Moline organizes tours to the Middle East for Christian pilgrims and has traveled there dozens of times. At her Bloomington office, Moline shared her thoughts on traveling to the region. Q When did you start traveling to Israel? A In 1984, I started working as an agent for a small Baghdad diary: life in hell CNN.com - Aug 06 7:21 AM
Time's Aparisim Ghosh has reported extensively from the boiling cauldron that is Baghdad. In an excerpt from this week's Time, he describes his most recent visit -- a rare look inside the most lethal place on Earth.Jordan's king says Arab moderates change Syracuse.com - Aug 03 1:31 PM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) Jordan's king warned the United States and Israel Thursday that the fighting in Lebanon has weakened moderates across the Mideast.Mideast Deaths Mount As U.N. Debates CBS News - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
Hezbollah guerrillas unleashed their deadliest barrage of rockets into northern Israel, killing 11 people and wounding 14, while Israeli bombardment killed a dozen people in Lebanon as fighting intensified despite a draft U.N. cease-fire resolution.Frisco grad drafted by Marlins The Frisco Enterprise - Aug 05 8:43 PM
The first day of Major League Baseball's 2006 Amateur Draft came and went for 2001 Frisco graduate Jordan Davis. After not getting the anticipated phone call, Davis didn't fret because he knew that he would likely be drafted during Day 2.The Next Michael Jordan Has Finally Surfaced: Scott Soshnick Bloomberg.com - Aug 02 9:25 PM
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Sports fans can cease their never- ending search for the next Michael Jordan. He has been identified in Boston, only he doesn't dribble a basketball for the Celtics.Pitt Hit By Thirsk Stewards Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 05 11:09 AM
Trainer Tim Pitt was fined and jockey James O'Reilly banned over the running of Jordan's Light at Thirsk.Groves National takes tournament opener, 6-2 Port Arthur News - Aug 05 3:00 PM
Almost as soon as Texas West and Texas East opened the Southwestern Regional Little League tournament, Groves National s pitching ace Jordan Rodriguez slammed the door on Lubbock Western.Short stuff The Christian Science Monitor - Aug 06 2:27 PM
For kids: short items of interest in the news Jordan Promises Greater Focus For Raiders In '06 CBS 5 Bay Area - Aug 03 8:41 AM
Coming off the most productive season of his NFL career, Oakland Raiders running back LaMont Jordan made a startling admission this week when he acknowledged he hadn't even studied the team's blocking schemes in 2005. Jordan vows that won't happen again.Raiders win Hall of Fame game SportingNews.com - 31 minutes ago
CANTON, Ohio -- At least the placekickers were in good form. Sebastian Janikowski made field goal...Sheehan Leads Crawford Protest on Her Own Land Fox News - Aug 06 1:49 PM
War protester holds prayer vigil on her land 7 miles from president's Texas ranch, but monthlong protest plan is cut short by busy Bush schedule.