Terry McAuliffe’s brother was once an abortion clinic-protesting conservative activist. Now he’s a Democrat
Terry McAuliffe’s brother was once an abortion clinic-protesting conservative activist. Now he’s a Democrat Left to right: Joseph McAuliffe, Bill Clinton and Terry McAuliffe. (Facebook.com) Terry McAuliffe, a Democratic operative embroiled in a tight race to become Virginia’s next governor, knows a thing or two about conservatives like his Republican opponent, Virginia Attorney General Ken [...]
May 24, 2013
Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals
Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals PARIS (AP) — Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title. Friday’s draw for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament placed Nadal and Djokovic on the same half of the field, while Roger [...]
May 24, 2013
Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours
Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours NEW YORK (AP) — Kid Rock is a scalper. The 42-year-old Grammy winner, who is launching a summer tour where most tickets are priced at $20, said he’s scalping about 1,000 tickets from each show to make up for the cheaper regular price. “I’m in the scalping [...]
May 24, 2013
Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficit
Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficit DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start. The NHL’s best team during the regular season will have to finish the season strong to avoid flopping out of the playoffs in the second round. Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in [...]
May 24, 2013
Actress Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge
Actress Bynes arrested in NYC on marijuana charge NEW YORK (AP) — Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window. It happened at an apartment building on West 47th Street at about 7:40 p.m. Thursday. Police say a building official called police [...]
May 24, 2013
Volatile Nikkei keeps Asian stocks on edge
Volatile Nikkei keeps Asian stocks on edge By Ian Chua SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks fell to one-month lows on Friday and the yen rebounded broadly as extreme volatility in the Nikkei kept investors on edge. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan shed 0.4 percent and reached levels not seen since April 19, [...]
May 24, 2013