Obama in Moscow to ‘Reset’ Relations
A top U.S. arms control official expressed optimism Sunday that President Obama and Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev can move toward a new arms control deal when they begin their first summit Monday. Obama arrives for a two-day visit in an effort to “reset” relations with Russia after years of tension. Besides revising the Strategic Arms [...]
All-Stars Align for Youthful Pitchers
At 42, pitcher Tim Wakefield is a first-time All-Star, the second oldest – behind Satchel Paige – to earn such an honor. But when the Boston Red Sox knuckleballer gets to St. Louis for the 80th All-Star Game next week, he’ll be surrounded by on-the-rise pitching stars on both teams. Of the 26 pitchers named [...]
Top Republicans Puzzled by Palin Resignation
Sarah Palin has no intention of retiring from public life, the soon-to-be ex-Alaska governor’s spokeswoman said Sunday, but top Republicans are expressing befuddlement at the decision by one of the party’s leading presidential prospects to give up her job. “It’s astounding,” Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican said on CBS’ Face the Nation. Grassley, whose [...]
Still a Chill in Ties with Russia
As a freshman senator in August 2005, Barack Obama walked through Moscow’s Red Square virtually unnoticed during a congressional trip to inspect former nuclear weapons sites. Today, Obama’s face adorns Russian nesting dolls, which can be pulled apart to reveal smaller dolls with the portraits of previous American presidents. This time, Obama said, “I’m in [...]
On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the British
Older people in the United States scored better than their counterparts in England on a memory and awareness test, possibly because of differences in levels of depression and education and the fact that American adults receive more aggressive treatment for heart disease, a new study suggests. The test assessed immediate and delayed recall of 10 [...]
Local Christian Artist Launches Music Ministry
Jacksonville Christian artist and songwriter Joanna Norris has just launched a Christian music ministry that showcases her original music in an effort to encourage people and to draw them into a closer relationship with God. The Southside resident is a native of Western Kentucky and has lived in Jacksonville for 18 years. She has been [...]
Richard’s Weekly Sports Round-Up
The Fourth of July week allows for the opportunity of a scrumptious sports buffet. Not only do we get to nibble on a Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, but we also have NBA free agency, Wimbledon, the Coke Zero 400 and the AT&T National. It’s easy to stay out of the heat with entrees such [...]
Slain Woman’s Family Talks of McNair Relationship
By all accounts it was a whirlwind romance. It started about six months ago when former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair exchanged phone numbers with Sahel Kazemi, a then-19-year waitress working at Dave & Buster’s Restaurant. Saturday, the relationship ended in tragedy, as the couple was found shot to death Saturday in a downtown Nashville [...]
‘Ice Age,’ ‘Transformers’ Sparkle at Box Office
In an Independence Day battle at theaters among transforming robots, prehistoric mammals and Johnny Depp, the winner was fireworks. Fourth of July festivities took a chunk out of ticket sales over the weekend and left a rare tie at the box office. “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” and “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” both [...]
Jackson is the Essence of Pop Fest
Worth the wait: Beyoncé’s closing set started 45 minutes late Friday night (when John Legend ran overtime), but the hard-hoofing R&B belter treated the sold-out crowd to a visually, sonically and emotionally spectacular 90-minute show. Without sacrificing a moment of momentum, she incorporated seven costume changes to achieve looks that included virginal bride (for Ave [...]
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