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Partner in U.S. publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux dies
05.09.2008 18:00
reuters.com
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Robert Giroux, who rose to become a partner in U.S. publishing house Farrar, Straus & Giroux, has died at the age of 94, the New York Times reported on Friday.
USA
All Themes
Storm threat forces Richmond races to Sunday start
05.09.2008 16:49
usatoday.com
NASCAR officials postponed Saturday night's Chevy Rock & Roll 400 on Friday as Tropical Storm Hanna closed in on the East Coast.
USA
Motorsports
Notebook: Stewart brings in Grubb as crew chief
05.09.2008 16:49
usatoday.com
After six years in a supporting role at Hendrick Motorsports, Darian Grubb will be front and center, atop the pit box as Tony ...
USA
Motorsports
Dixon aims for big splash, IndyCar title
05.09.2008 16:48
usatoday.com
A reserved driver who likes keeping a low profile, Scott Dixon has enjoyed an ideal week as he prepares to clinch his second ...
USA
Motorsports
Boeing workers prepare to strike as deadline nears
05.09.2008 16:37
washingtonpost.com
NEW YORK/EVERETT, Washington (Reuters) - Boeing Co's (BA.N) machinists prepared for a strike on Friday as the plane-maker and its largest union tried to hammer out a last-ditch deal on their latest three-year contract.
USA
Defense Industry
Tough tanker decision looms for Bush administration
05.09.2008 16:37
washingtonpost.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department said Friday it was still aiming to award a long-delayed $35 billion aerial-refueling plane deal before the Bush administration leaves office, even as it delayed yet again a final request for bids.
USA
Defense Industry
Bolt wins final 100 of season in 9.77
05.09.2008 14:25
usatoday.com
Usain Bolt battled the cold and a headwind, and was forced to come from behind to beat Asafa Powell in 9.77 seconds in a season farewell 100 meters at the Van Damme Memorial.
USA
Olympic Games
Jankovic beats Dementieva at Open to reach first Slam final
05.09.2008 14:25
usatoday.com
Jelena Jankovic of Serbia overcame a slow start and beat Elena Dementieva of Russia 6-4, 6-4 Friday at the U.S. Open to reach ...
USA
Tennis
Broken wrist sidelines White Sox MVP candidate Quentin
05.09.2008 14:25
usatoday.com
Chicago White Sox All-Star left fielder Carlos Quentin, a leading contender for the American League MVP award, will undergo surgery next week on his fractured right wrist, the White Sox announced Friday.
USA
Baseball
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin showcases 'organic' architecture
05.09.2008 14:25
usatoday.com
Thousands come each year to the Wisconsin River valley where Frank Lloyd Wright built his home and tested his ideas about building ...
USA
Tourism
RVs flock to Yellowstone despite high fuel costs
05.09.2008 14:25
usatoday.com
In the heart of the park here on a recent warm day, the spaces at Fishing Bridge Recreational Vehicle Park were jammed full with ...
USA
Tourism
Closing Bell: Flea Hard With a Vengeance
05.09.2008 14:21
brownstoner.com
After a surprisingly strong August, this weekend is shaping up to be the biggest flea since opening day. We're fully booked with a great mix of regulars, newbies and some returning folks who took the summer off. If you dig mid-century office furniture, you'll want to stop by the booth put together by SMC Furnishings; word is it'll be jam-packed with pieces from Knoll and Steelcase. Speaking of furniture, October will be furniture month at the Flea. Stay tuned for more info. And next weekend, get ready for the Superstar DJ Record Fair at which many local DJ's will be spinning and selling their collections. The Flea runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday; it's located at 176 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn; no bikes or dogs allowed in the market. Closest trains are the C and G to Washington/Clinton. Or you can take any of the number of trains that go to Atlantic Station and walk up Lafayette Avenue from there. For more info, check out the Flea Blog.
New York
Construction & Real Estate
Federal Highway Fund About to Run Out of Money
05.09.2008 14:13
nytimes.com
important account in the federal Highway Trust Fund will run out of money this month, which could hamper road and bridge projects, the transportation secretary said.
Washington
All Themes
USA looks back then ahead
05.09.2008 12:39
usatoday.com
As the last gold medals won by U.S. athletes were awarded Sunday, as The Star-Spangled Banner was cued one last time, U.S. Olympic basketball player Jason Kidd turned to his teammates on the medal podium and reminded them to put their hands over their hearts.
USA
Olympic Games
Former sprinter released from prison
05.09.2008 12:39
usatoday.com
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones has been released from federal prison after completing her sentence for lying about her steroid use.
USA
Olympic Games
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