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Jordan YMCA to preview $3 million update 
The Indianapolis Star - Dec 27 10:33 AM
Construction continues during a $3 million renovation of the Jordan YMCA, but the Northside institution is just about ready to offer a sneak preview of its new facilities.Jordan stands ready to host Palestinian rivals AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 11:08 AM
Jordan said it remains ready to host a meeting between Palestinian factions to help them resolve their differences and to get the Middle East peace process up and running again.Iraq fugitive minister arrives in Jordan AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 9:51 AM
A former Iraqi Cabinet minister who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan on a U.S. plane, Jordan's prime minister said Tuesday.Nickelodeon's Just Jordan, Starring Lil' JJ, to Kick-off New Year With Big Series Premiere: Back-to-Back Episodes Mark ... Broadcast Newsroom - Dec 27 7:53 AM
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will ring in the New Year with the TEENick series premiere of Just Jordan -- Sunday, January 7 (7:30-8:30 p.m. ET/PT) -- starring breakout teen comedian/actor Lil' JJ (Beauty Shop, Yours, Mine & Ours) in a multi-generational, half-hour comedy based on his standup routine.American who fled Iraqi jail reported to be in Jordan Orange County Register - Dec 27 3:06 AM
A Chicago-area engineer who escaped from an Iraqi jail where he was being held on corruption charges has surfaced in Jordan. Prime Minister Marouf al-Bakhit said Tuesday that Aiham Alsammarae "arrived in Amman as an American and on an American plane." according to an Associated Press report.Jordan and Pete's XXXMas Anorak - Dec 27 12:32 AM
PETER & JORDAN ALL ABOUT US. Such is the pull of Jordan and her pop acorn husband Peter Andre that OK! comes equipped with a free DVD. This disc contains EXCLUSIVE UNSEEN FOOTAGE! SEEING IS BELIEVING. Iraqi fugitive Cabinet minister is in Jordan, prime minister says Chicago Tribune - Dec 26 11:03 AM
A former Iraqi Cabinet minister from the Chicago area who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan on a U.S. plane, Jordan's prime minister said Tuesday. Nickelodeon's Just Jordan, Starring Lil' JJ, to Kick-off New Year With Big Series Premiere: Back-to-Back Episodes Mark ... [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 27 6:30 AM
Nickelodeon will ring in the New Year with the TEENick series premiere of Just Jordan -- Sunday, January 7 -- starring breakout teen comedian/actor Lil' JJ in a multi-generational, half-hour comedy based on his standup routine.Iraq Fugitive Minister Arrives in Jordan ABC News - Dec 26 8:03 AM
Iraqi Fugitive Cabinet Minister Arrives in Jordan on U.S. Plane, Jordan's Prime Minister SaysCarrefour launches its first branch in Jordan AME Info - Dec 26 8:30 PM
Carrefour announced opening the doors of its first branch in Amman, Jordan.Carrefour opens in Jordan AME Info - Dec 26 9:00 PM
French supermarket chain Carrefour has opened its first store in Amman. Carrefour Amman is a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim Group and Carrefour France. The 110,000 sqft store is located in City Mall; the largest shopping centre in Jordan.Report: Michael Jordan chats up women UPI - Dec 26 6:21 PM
NEW YORK, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Michael Jordan was seen trying to sweet talk some women at a popular Manhattan restaurant last week, the New York Post's Page Six says.Iraq fugitive minister arrives in Jordan Boston Globe - Dec 26 7:48 AM
A former Iraqi Cabinet minister who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan on a U.S. plane, Jordan's prime minister said Tuesday. Ayham al-Samaraie, a former minister of electricity with dual U.S. and Iraqi citizenship, was serving time for corruption when he escaped mid-December.Heat fall to Bulls as Wade leaves with sprained wrist USA Today - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Ben Gordon scored a career-high 40 points off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 109-103 victory Wednesday night over the short-handed Miami Heat, who lost Dwyane Wade to a sprained wrist in the first quarter. Gordon became the first Bulls player to score 40 points in a game since Michael Jordan also had 40 on April 5, 1998, at Houston. Andres Nocioni added 16 for Chicago.Jordanian PM confirms Iraq fugitive minister in Jordan People's Daily - Dec 26 4:21 PM
Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf Bakhet confirmed on Tuesday that former Iraqi cabinet minister Ayham al-Samaraie, who escaped from a Baghdad jail a week ago, was in Jordan.Jordan's show tops documentary list PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 26 8:37 AM
A show about Jordan has topped a list of the most-watched documentaries of 2006.Jordan confirms inviting Abbas and Haniya for talks Gulf News - Dec 26 2:04 PM
Amman: Jordan's prime minister has invited the Palestinian president and prime minister for talks designed to halt the political violence that has seen people being shot dead in the streets of Gaza, the official Petra news agency has said.'Fugitive Iraqi minister is in Jordan' Gulf News - Dec 26 2:01 PM
Amman: A former Iraqi Cabinet minister who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan, Jordan's prime minister said yesterday.Palestinian PM confirms he plans to visit Jordan Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 26 5:30 AM
GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh confirmed on Tuesday he had been invited to Jordan but said no date had been set for possible talks in the kingdom with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on ending in-fighting.Jordan family plants magnolia to honor father The Fayette Citizen - Dec 26 1:01 PM
Ryan Jordan and his sister, Katherine Jordan, along with Mom, Richelle Jarrett Jordan, purchased what may seem like an odd Christmas tree to honor their late father and husband, Scott Jordan. Palestinian PM confirms he plans to visit Jordan AlertNet - Dec 26 5:24 AM
Source: Reuters By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh confirmed on Tuesday he had been invited to Jordan but said no date had been set for possible talks in the ... Former Iraqi Minister Who Escaped Prison Arrives In Jordan Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 26 8:37 AM
December 26, 2006 -- Jordanian Prime Minister Maruf al-Bakhit says a former Iraqi cabinet minister who escaped from detention in Baghdad earlier this month has arrived in Jordan.Jordan to host Palestinian talks BBC News - Dec 25 2:05 PM
Palestinian PM Ismail Haniya has accepted an invitation to meet President Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan.An Interview With Marsha Jordan of The Hugs and Hope Club for Sick Kids Blogcritics.org - Dec 26 11:03 AM
Marsha Jordan gives sick kids a reason to smile. She believes that children shouldn t suffer, but sadly many children do suffer. Who is Marsha Jordon you ask? Marsha Jordon is the founder of Hugs and Hope Club for Sick Kids. Hugs and Hope is a ministry devoted to brightening the lives of children who are battling a critical illness. Having a child with a chronic or terminal illness is ...Iraqi fugitive Cabinet minister is in Jordan, prime minister says WQAD Moline - Dec 26 10:21 AM
AMMAN, Jordan A former Iraqi Cabinet minister from the Chicago area who escaped from a Baghdad prison earlier this month has arrived in Jordan on a U-S plane.Knicks knock off Pistons in three OTs Fox Sports - 51 minutes ago
Channing Frye forced the third overtime with a buzzer-beating jumper, Jamal Crawford took over from there and the New York Knicks outlasted Richard Hamilton and the Detroit Pistons 151-145 Wednesday night. The Knicks withstood their third overtime game in 10 days and Hamilton's career-high 51 points, the first 50-point game against them since Michael Jordan accomplished the feat in 1997. They ...Bulls beat Heat; Wade leaves with sprain Fox Sports - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Ben Gordon scored a career-high 40 points off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 109-103 victory Wednesday night over the short-handed Miami Heat, who lost Dwyane Wade to a sprained wrist in the first quarter. Gordon became the first Bulls player to score 40 points in a game since Michael Jordan also had 40 on April 5, 1998, at Houston. Andres Nocioni added 16 for Chicago. The Heat played ...Jordan: Former Iraqi Minister Arrives India Daily - Dec 26 8:36 AM
Former Iraqi Electricity Minister Ayham al-Samaraie, who escaped from an Iraqi prison Dec. 17, arrived in Amman, Jordan, "as an American and on an American plane," Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf al-Bakhit said Dec. 26. Al-Samaraie, who has both U.S. and Iraqi citizenship, was being held on corruption charges.U.S., European officials visit Fatah base in Jordan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 25 4:40 AM
U.S. and European officials have visited a base in Jordan where Fatah is training troops to reinforce Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in any showdown with Hamas, sources familiar with the visits said on Monday.Jordan proposes to host Palestinian talks ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 26 12:30 AM
Jordan has offered to host a meeting between the leaders of the two main Palestinian groups, Hamas and Fatah.Peretz Updates Jordan, Egypt Israel National News - Dec 26 10:19 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Amir Peretz has updated Jordan and Egypt on the government's program to ease travel restrictions for Arabs in Judea and Samaria, including the removal of 59 roadblocks that were set up to deter terrorists.Jordan Tops 2006 Documentary Ratings FOX 5 Atlanta - Dec 26 1:35 AM
A show about Jordan has topped a list of the most-watched documentaries of 2006. The Model Mum followed the glamour model at the time of the birth of her son Harvey.Jordan has openly expressed support for Abbas and a renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks [EPA] Aljazeera - Dec 25 10:30 PM
Jordan will host talks between Mahmoud Abbas and Ismail Haniya after a surge in factional violence between Fatah and Hamas.PSU receivers hope offense catches on at Outback Bowl SportingNews.com - Dec 27 4:27 PM
TAMPA, Fla. -- The talented trio of Derrick Williams, Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood breathed life b...Jordan invites Palestinian President for talks NDTV - Dec 25 7:41 PM
Jordan's PM has invited the Palestinian President and Prime Minister for talks meant to halt the political violence that has led to violence in Gaza, the official Petra news agency said.Wizards score 45 in 1st, top Grizzlies AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 9:50 PM
Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan wonders how long his team can keep up this torrid pace. Washington had no problem Tuesday night, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 116-101. Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points, all in the first three quarters.Jordan to host Palestinian talks TVNZ - Dec 25 6:24 PM
Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah after a surge in factional violence.Western officials visit Fatah base in Jordan Gulf Times - Dec 26 12:35 AM
JERUSALEM: US and European officials have visited a base in Jordan where Fatah is training troops to reinforce Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in any showdown with Hamas, sources familiar with the visits said yesterday.Proposed Jordan Valley Community for Expulsion Victims Israel National News - Dec 26 3:04 AM
(IsraelNN.com) A proposed new community in the Jordan Valley for families expelled from Gush Katif last year has been approved by the Defense Ministry.Stories not adding up in Blaine girl's death 5 Eyewitness News - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
Police say that 10-year-old Jordan Gonsioroski, of Blaine, lived with abuse, neglect and sexual assault before she became the victim of murder this past summer. She died on July 15 after being placed in a bathtub of scalding hot water.PSU receivers look to get back on track Pocono Record - 7 minutes ago
TAMPA, Fla. The talented trio of Derrick Williams, Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood breathed life back into Penn State's receiving corps during their breakout freshman seasons.Online Shoppers Overwhelm iTunes Store RedNova - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
By JORDAN ROBERTSON SAN FRANCISCO - Swarms of online shoppers armed with new iPods and iTunes gift cards apparently overwhelmed Apple's iTunes music store over the holiday, prompting error messages and slowdowns of 20 minutes or more for downloads of a single song.Hamas PM to Saudi, Kuwait and Jordan AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 4:06 AM
Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniya of Hamas will leave for Saudi Arabia this week to continue a tour of Arab states that he interrupted a week and a half ago to deal with an internal crisis.Jordan to host Abbas, Haniyeh to try to mend ties Khaleej Times - Dec 25 7:23 PM
GAZA - Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah after a surge in factional violence, a Hamas official said on Monday.Packers: Still a player, knock on Wood(son) Wisconsin State Journal - 23 minutes ago
GREEN BAY - There was no missing him, dressed in an all- white Nike Air Jordan tracksuit, wandering the deodorant and shaving cream aisle at the local Target store at 9 o'clock at night, talking on his cell phone.Bulls 109 Heat 103 KXMB CBS12 Bismarck - 36 minutes ago
AP-NBA: Bulls/Heat Bulls 109 Heat 103 CHICAGO (AP) Ben Gordon scored a career-high 40 points off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls past Miami 109-to-103. Gordon is the first Bull to score 40 points in a game since Michael Jordan had Wednesday's NBA roundup Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 9 minutes ago
CHICAGO 109, MIAMI 103 CHICAGO - Ben Gordon, right, scored a career-high 40 points off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls to a victory Wednesday night over the short-handed Miami Heat, which lost Dwyane Wade to a sprained wrist in the first quarter. Gordon became the first Bulls player to score 40 points in a game since Michael Jordan also had 40 on April 5, 1998, at Houston. Andres Nocioni ...US state department sharply criticizes Israeli plan to resettle 30 Jewish evacuee families from Gaza in the Jordan ... DEBKAfile - Dec 27 1:20 PM
Copyright 2000-2006 DEBKA file . All Rights Reserved.Gordon stellar off bench in Bulls win TSN - 14 minutes ago
Ben Gordon scored a career-high 40 points off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 109-103 victory Wednesday night over the short-handed Miami Heat, who lost Dwyane Wade to a sprained wrist in the first quarter. Gordon became the first Bulls player to score 40 points in a game since Michael Jordan also had 40 on April 5, 1998, at Houston.Palestine PM invited to Jordan News Interactive - Dec 25 1:55 PM
PALESTINIAN Prime Minister Ismail Haniya has been invited to Jordan for the first time, the Hamas-led Palestinian Government has said.Palestine PM invited to Jordan The Australian - Dec 25 1:47 PM
"During a telephone conversation, Jordanian Prime Minister Maaruf Bakhit invited the Palestinian Prime Minister to visit Jordan, and he accepted,'' government spokesman Ghazi Hamad said.Jordan Invites Hamas PM, Abbas For Talks-Palestinian Aide Nasdaq - Dec 25 9:42 AM
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP)--Jordan has invited Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas for talks in Amman, the Jordanian capital, a Palestinian official said Monday.Latest Death Notices The Springfield News-Leader - Dec 27 3:39 PM
Springfield Mr. James R. Denton, Sr., 64, Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Mr. James D. Edwards, 83, Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Mr. Martin J. Jordan, 66, Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Mr. Gregory A. Patton, 46, Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Mr. Stanley Keith Pickens, 56, Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown. Mrs. Lucille H. Roark, 87, Shadel's Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. Aurora Mrs. Helen ...Jordan to host Abbas, Haniyeh to try to mend ties AlertNet - Dec 25 10:24 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Abbas ends talks in Jordan, paragraph 4) By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud ... Stranded Chechens Given Free Transport to Holy Cities Arab News - Dec 27 4:21 PM
JEDDAH, 28 December 2006 A group of Chechen pilgrims stranded after their bus broke down at Halat Ammar near the Kingdom s border with Jordan has been provided free transportation to Makkah and Madinah, according to Khalifa ibn Hajhouj Al-Khalifa, supervisor of Haj and Umrah affairs at the border point.Israel Agrees to Transfer of Thousands of Rifles to Fatah Israel National News - 40 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Israel has agreed in principle to allow thousands of PA policemen to cross the Jordan River into Gaza to strengthen the Fatah presence in the Gaza Strip.US criticises Israeli settlement The Australian - Dec 27 12:32 PM
The State Department said it was seeking confirmation from Israel of the report that it planned to build a 30-home outpost in the Jordan Valley to house settlers evicted when Israel withdrew all its settlements from the Gaza Strip in 2005.Jordan invites Palestinian pres, PM for talks Canada.com - Dec 25 11:53 AM
AMMAN - Jordan's prime minister has invited the Palestinian president and prime minister for talks designed to halt the political violence that has seen people being shot dead in the streets of Gaza, the official Petra news agency said Monday.Haniyeh to visit Jordan to discuss Hamas-Fatah rift AlertNet - Dec 25 9:54 AM
Source: Reuters GAZA, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah after a surge in factional violence, a Hamas official ... SPORTS BITS: Griffey s hand; Dontrelle s DUI; Tiger tops AP; Bob Johnson s block; Nifong supported; Jordan the wingman. Eurweb - Dec 27 12:07 AM
*Cincinnati Reds center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. suffered a broken left hand during an accident last week at his Orlando home, the club announced on Friday. Griffey's left hand, also his throwing hand, was placed in a hard cast. The 37-year-old will reportedly be re-evaluated in three weeks.U.S. denies helping fugitive Iraqi Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 27 2:27 AM
Responding to statements from Jordan's prime minister, the U.S. government is denying any role in flying former Iraqi electricity minister Aiham Alsammarae anywhere after Alsammarae escaped from a Baghdad police station.Norwood Young America Times - Sports: Waconia Patriot - Dec 27 12:03 PM
In a clash between unbeaten conference rivals, the Central High School girls basketball team lost a thrilling 66-64 contest at Jordan on Dec. 19. The game was a classic high school battle from start to finish and the outcome came down to the final play as the Raiders had a chance to tie or win the game on the final possession.Abbas, Haniya positive to Jordan mediation bid Gulf Times - Dec 26 10:34 PM
AMMAN: Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf al-Bakheet said yesterday his government had so far received "positive gestures" from both Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniya about Amman s offer to host a meeting of the two men to try to resolve their feuds.Kannapolis man charged with felony larceny of motor vehicle Salisbury Post - Dec 27 7:17 AM
Robert Jordan-Lee Lightsey, 18, 907 E. 13th St., Kannapolis, was charged Dec. 20 with two counts of felony larceny of a motor vehicle and one count of failing to appear in court. He was held under $47,500 secured bond pending a Dec. 21 first appearance in court.Israel Approves New Settlement in the Jordan Valley PA denounces the Israeli decision, Peace Now says "It s scandal" Palestine Media Center - Dec 27 12:48 AM
Israel announced plans on Tuesday to construct a new Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in 10 years.Web letter in the name of Saddam urges Iraqis not to hate their invaders Boston Herald - Dec 27 8:38 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq - A farewell letter posted on the Internet Wednesday in the name of Saddam Hussein called on Iraqis not to hate the invaders of their country. In Amman, Jordan, one of Saddam's lawyers,...Knicks Beat Pistons in Triple OT Washington Post - 3 minutes ago
Channing Frye forces a third overtime with a buzzer-beating jumper as the New York Knicks withstand 51 points from Richard Hamilton to outlast the Detroit Pistons, 151-145, Wednesday.Salt Lake County Earmarks 97 Percent of Sales-Tax Increase for Commuter Rail Smart Growth Online - Dec 27 3:30 AM
After weeks of suspicion that some GOP lawmakers tried to hijack the quarter-cent sales-tax increase, passed by voters in Salt Lake and Utah counties last month, and divert most of the $2.5 billion over 30 years from transit to roads, the Salt Lake County Council of Governments earmarked 47 percent of the money for TRAX light rail spurs to West Jordan-South Jordan and West Valley City, 50.25 ...Rip nets 51, but Pistons fall to Knicks in 3OT Sports Illustrated - 42 minutes ago
Read full story for latest details. Knicks beat Pistons 151-145 in triple OT AP via Yahoo! News - 38 minutes ago
Channing Frye forced the third overtime with a buzzer-beating jumper, Jamal Crawford took over from there and the New York Knicks outlasted Richard Hamilton and the Detroit Pistons 151-145 Wednesday night.Sri Lanka rebels forced way onto Jordan ship-crew Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 2:30 AM
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels fired shots in the air and forced their way onto a Jordanian cargo ship that strayed into waters near a rebel stronghold in the north, the vessel's captain said on Tuesday.Condemned Hussein writes farewell letter to Iraqis CNN.com - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Saddam Hussein called on Iraqis not to hate the U.S.-led forces that invaded Iraq in 2003 in a farewell letter posted on a Web site Wednesday.In Tomorrow's Paper EdmontonSun.com - Dec 27 9:16 AM
AMMAN, Jordan Saddam Hussein s Baath party threatened Wednesday to retaliate if the deposed Iraqi leader is executed, warning in an Internet posting it would target U.S. interests anywhere.Top International News FOX6 WBRC-TV Birmingham - Dec 27 9:48 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A letter posted on the Internet Wednesday in the name of Saddam Hussein called on Iraqis not to hate the invaders of their country. In Amman, Jordan, one of Saddam's lawyers, Issam Ghazzawi, told The Associated Press the letter was authentic.Wizards Overcome Wallace Washington Post - 41 minutes ago
The Wizards shoot an NBA-high 72 percent in the first half and Gilbert Arenas scores 39 points to offset 40 from Charlotte's Gerald Wallace, above, in a 114-107 victory Wednesday.Heat lose to Bulls as Wade leaves with injury Sports Illustrated - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
Read full story for latest details. US, European officials visit Fatah base in Jordan AlertNet - Dec 25 4:53 AM
Source: Reuters By Adam Entous JERUSALEM, Dec 25 (Reuters) - U.S. and European officials have visited a base in Jordan where Fatah is training troops to reinforce Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in any showdown ... New war in Arab world, says Amman paper UPI - Dec 27 7:21 AM
AMMAN, Jordan, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- The Arab world now has a new war, warned a Jordanian paper, adding; Somalia, an Arab League member resorted to a "Taliban solution" after other means failed.Saddam urges Iraqis to seek coexistence AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Saddam Hussein urged Iraqis to embrace "brotherly coexistence" and not to hate U.S.-led foreign troops in a goodbye letter posted on a Web site Wednesday, a day after Iraq's highest court upheld his death sentence and ordered him hanged within 30 days.Heat lose as Wade leaves game with injured wrist Sports Illustrated - 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
Ben Gordon scored a career-high 40 points off the bench to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 109-103 victory Wednesday night over the short-handed Miami Heat, who lost Dwyane Wade to a sprained wrist in the first quarter.Iraq s hidden refugee crisis The Manila Times - Dec 27 6:56 AM
Several weeks ago, I wrote about an Iraqi Christian friend who fled his home for neigh-boring Jordan. He and his family feared for their lives in a civil war atmosphere in which civilians were being pulled out of cars and shot on neighbor-hood streets.Depleted Stars beat Avalanche 5-4 AP via Yahoo! News - 54 minutes ago
Jeff Halpern and Jere Lehtinen each had a goal and two assists and the depleted Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Wednesday night.Abbas in Amman for talks with Jordan's PM AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 25 12:01 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas arrived in Amman to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, the Palestinian Authority's representative in the Jordanian capital said.City presents service awards Nevada Daily Mail - Dec 27 11:14 AM
Interim City Manager Harlan Moore leads the group judging the food entries at the Employee Relations dinner for the City of Nevada Friday. Vicky Jordan won $50 for her corn casserole side dish and LeAnnis Fox won $50 for her strawberry dessert.Jordan Invites PA Hamas Leader, Abbas Israel National News - Dec 25 10:19 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Jordan has invited Palestinian Authority (PA) prime minister Ismail Haniyeh and PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to Amman, according to The Associated Press , which quoted PA spokesman Ghazi Hamad.Surging Wizards light up Grizzlies SportingNews.com - Dec 26 7:12 PM
WASHINGTON -- Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan wonders how long his team can keep up this torri...Arenas runs Grizzlies out of arena Tennessean - Dec 27 12:19 AM
WASHINGTON Washington Wizards Coach Eddie Jordan wonders how long his team can keep up this torrid pace.Close Adviser to Sadr Dies in U.S.-Iraqi Raid Washington Post - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Dec. 27 -- A top deputy of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr was killed Wednesday during a raid by U.S. and Iraqi troops in the southern holy city of Najaf, sparking protests from Sadr's followers and complicating an already tense relationship with the powerful anti-American leader.Raiders not stumping for Shell's job security Sports Illustrated - 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
Read full story for latest details. Knicks Pull Out Victory in Triple Overtime New York Times - 53 minutes ago
Channing Frye forced the third overtime with a buzzer-beating jumper and Jamal Crawford took over from there as the Knicks outlasted the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.Raiders' Sapp: Davis to decide on Shell Sports Illustrated - 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
Warren Sapp has no plans to walk into Al Davis' office at the end of the season and lobby for Art Shell to get another year as head coach.Washington News Navasota Examiner - Dec 27 9:06 AM
n Birthday wishes this week go out to Willie Dell Lohmeyer Dec. 28, Blake Herzog, Mark Jackson, Jason Meekins Dec. 29, Jordan Clay Dec. 30, Gaye Boren, Chris Parker, Cynthia Wellmann Dec. 31, Sonda Harborth, Alison Muecke, Gary Stroech Jan. 1, Ann Mohr Jan. 2, Doyle Anderson, Jason Breedlove, Shawn Mohr Jan. 3.Escaped ex-Iraqi minister arrives (Shafika Mattar / ASSOCIATED PRESS) The Washington Times - Dec 26 10:16 PM
AMMAN, Jordan -- A former Iraqi Cabinet minister who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan, according to the country's prime minister who said yesterday that the fugitive arrived on a U.S. plane.James Brown was a force Deseret Morning News - Dec 26 11:23 PM
Like Babe Ruth and Michael Jordan, he had a bunch of nicknames: The Godfather of Soul; The Hardest Working Man in Show Business.Wizards Report The Washington Times - Dec 26 10:25 PM
Last night at Verizon Center SEEN AND HEARD Look for Wizards coach Eddie Jordan to continue to use a short rotation for now because of injuries to center Etan Thomas and forwards Darius Songaila and Michael Ruffin.Israeli plan draws U.S. criticism AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 6:23 PM
In a rare criticism, the Bush administration said Wednesday if Israel proceeds with construction of a settlement on the West Bank it would violate its peacemaking obligations.Lawmakers pen wish lists The Salt Lake Tribune - Dec 27 12:14 AM
Rep. Eric Hutchings, R-Kearns, wants to protect elderly Utahns from scams and identity theft by listing unscrupulous businesses on a Crimes Against Seniors Registry. Rep. Steve Mascaro, R-West Jordan, thinks morbid obesity should be defined as a disease and its treatment covered by health insurance. Barely minted Rep. Carl Wimmer, R-Riverton, already has several ideas for a better Utah, ...FFA students unwind after long week of showing Tuttle Times - Dec 27 7:17 AM
TULSA Becca Vizza, Jordan Brockhaus and Brad Reynolds relaxed after showing their hogs at the Tulsa State Fair by enjoying a trip to the rodeo and concert by Cross Canadian Ragweed.Speech and Drama team wins in Cut Bank Shelby Promoter - Dec 27 10:20 AM
Members of the Shelby Speech and Drama team who won the Class B Sweepstakes in Cut Bank last Saturday are, front row left to right: Gloria Patsi, Lisa Hemmer and Coach Goodan; second row left to right: Helen Eklund and Sarah MacDonald and back row left to right: Shadee Jergens, Shyra Schackman, Mark Fretheim, Brice Grotbo, Brian Kelleher, Coach Hanson, Jordan Keller and Jeramy Griffith.Wizards light it up at home Richmond Times-Dispatch - Dec 26 10:08 PM
WASHINGTON -- Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan wonders how long his team can keep up this torrid pace. Washington had no problem last night beating the Memphis Grizzlies 116-101. Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points, all in the first three quarters.