GREYMOUTH, New Zealand — A fourth explosion in nine days has ripped through a New Zealand coal mine where the volatile conditions have prevented recovery of 29 miners’ bodies. The workers were trapped by the first blast on Nov. 19 and declared dead after a massive second blast five days later. There were no injuries [...]
Associated Press YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea — The sound of new artillery fire from North Korea just hours after the U.S. and South Korea launched a round of war games in Korean waters sent residents and journalists on a front-line island scrambling for cover Sunday. None of the rounds landed on Yeonpyeong Island, military officials [...]
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Five endangered Sumatran elephants have been found dead in Indonesia, and conservationists said Sunday that they suspect farmers poisoned the animals to stop them from damaging crops. The elephants — four females and one male all under the age of 5 — were found dead late Friday in Riau province on Sumatra [...]
Aug. 15, 1934 — Nov. 24, 2010 Khalil Nicola Jaber passed away on Thanksgiving eve in Fairfield, his adopted hometown, where he enjoyed life with his adoring wife, extended family and close friends, as well as his long daily walks in his persimmon orchard, among the many deer. He died peacefully, with grace and courage, [...]
North Bay Elite FC U9 Girls NBEFC U9 Girls Pumas Win NorCal Premier Soccer Silver Bracket State Cup: The NorthBay Elite U9 Pumas had a tough year, often battling opponents a year older than many of their players. However, hard work paid off as the Pumas made the semi-finals for NorCal Premier’s Division 1 soccer [...]
FRESNO — This wasn’t quite what Fairfield cross country coach Dave Monk expected. Taking part in the CIF State Division II Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park Saturday, the Fairfield boys were looking to eclipse the school’s best finish ever of 12th, set in 2005. It didn’t happen. The Falcons wrapped up their 2010 season [...]
AP Sports Writer STANFORD — Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes to set a single-season school record and No. 7 Stanford stated its case for a berth in the Bowl Championship Series by beating Oregon State 38-0 Saturday night. Stepfan Taylor ran for 115 yards and a touchdown and Doug Baldwin caught two TD passes [...]
AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS — Dorell Wright has found a home with Golden State. Wright scored a career-high 30 points and set a franchise record with nine 3-pointers to lead Golden State to a 104-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, snapping the Warriors’ five-game losing streak. Monta Ellis had 26 points, 10 [...]
Cox Newspapers AUSTIN, Texas — In September of 2005, people who follow politics around here were wondering whether Tom DeLay, then the majority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, could get a fair trial in Travis County. Yes, he can, I replied when asked. On the day GOP powerhouse DeLay was indicted on charges [...]
AP Sports Writer BERKELEY — Chris Polk scored on a 1-yard run as time expired, and Washington denied California bowl eligibility while keeping its own postseason hopes alive with a thrilling 16-13 victory Saturday. Quarterback Jake Locker, who threw an earlier 80-yard touchdown pass, was stopped on consecutive sneak attempts on second and third down [...]
Associated Press YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea — The United States and South Korea prepared for war games Sunday as South Koreans demanded vengeance over a deadly North Korean artillery bombardment that has raised fears of more clashes between the bitter rivals. The North, meanwhile, worked to justify one of the worst attacks on South Korean [...]
Daily Republic FAIRFIELD — Thanksgiving may be barely over, but Christmas trees are already selling like hotcakes. Larry’s Produce stand, at the intersection of Suisun Valley and Ledgewood roads, began selling trees Saturday, infusing the rooms of fruit and vegetable bins with the smell of fresh-cut pine. Eager buyers spent time circling the assortment of [...]
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