The Associated Press CASTRES, France — Like a cyclist who can’t shake his pursuers, the Tour de France continues to be dogged by the cloud of doping. Race leader Michael Rasmussen became the latest rider to face scrutiny Friday when he had to …
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Duke’s Ogilvie out front
The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Joe Ogilvie is a devout follower of the stock market. But the Duke graduate with an economics degree isn’t so sure about his own worth heading into the weekend at the U.S. Bank Championship. “I’ve been beaten down …
Noah’s Friends race fans too
When the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series rolls into Southern National Raceway Park today, race car driver Jay Fogelman and Fogelman’s racing team will have a unique group of supporters behind them. ARC is one of the charities that Fogelman’s racing team …
The Associated Press Carlos Lee’s two-run homer in the first inning helped Roy Oswalt bounce back from the worst start of his career, and Houston beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Friday night. The Pirates’ seventh straight loss dropped them into last place in …
Woods falls 7 shots back
By Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — A shank for Sergio Garcia. A duck-hook for Tiger Woods. Both shots were shocking to see on the opening hole at Carnoustie. The bigger surprise Friday at the British Open was which player …
Selig will see Bonds in Miller
The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Commissioner Bud Selig didn’t even have to leave his own backyard to catch Barry Bonds’ chase for the home run record. The San Francisco slugger was two home runs from tying Hank Aaron’s career mark of 755 on …
Grace Baptist gets new music minister
Aaron Rice of Wake Forest has been named the new music minister for Grace Baptist Church in Wilson. Rice brings several years of experience to the church and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and biblical studies at …
Barnes to make TV appearance
Deborah Barnes, a member of the Dove Award Gospel Group, “Rev. F.C. Barnes and Company” will appear on the television show “Spiritual Awakening,” Sunday morning. Barnes has established herself as one of Christian music’s best singer, songwriter, …
St. Paul — Zebulon St. Paul Church of Christ will hold their Annual Mission Anniversary celebration Sunday at 3 p.m. the Rev. Wayne Woodard will be the guest speaker. Mount Calvary The Rev. Dorothy Artist will be the guest speaker during the …
Why Canada may be a perfect vacation destination
By Caroline Dolman Daily Times Apprentice Canada, although not a high-profile country, should not be overlooked as a vacation spot. If you are interested in experiencing Europe without leaving behind the familiarity of American culture, Canada is …
Jesuits sued for abuse
The Associated Press SEATTLE — Eight men, including five brothers from two families, have sued Seattle University and the Jesuit order, alleging sexual abuse by a Catholic priest who was named in a lawsuit that was settled last fall. The latest …
Court watchers keep tabs on judges
By Samira Jafari Associated Press Writer MANCHESTER, Ky. — John Becknell enters the courtroom and finds his usual spot in the front row, just behind the prosecutor’s table. Becknell — a devout Christian known to many as “Brother John” — pulls out …
Yearning for ‘authentic’ travel leads to geotourism
By Michelle R. Smith Associated Press Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Traveling to a seaside New England clam shack for fried clams. Listening to jazz in New Orleans. Visiting a small organic coffee farm in Guatemala. These trips would all make for very …
Books of sermons, writings are rare find
By Jennifer Dobner Associated Press Writer SALT LAKE CITY — It’s a book collector’s dream — rifling through the shelves of a secondhand store and finding a valuable text for a bargain price. It happened Jan. 31 to a man who plunked down $40 and …
By The Rev. Cliff Lewin Wilson Praise and Worship The gospel of Matthew gives us a great insight into the life of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry. He was confirmed by the Father when he was baptized at the Jordan River. John the Baptist had …
OxyContin maker, 3 executives, facing $634.5 million fine
By Sue Lindsey Associated Press Writer ABINGDON, Va. — Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, and three of its executives were ordered Friday to pay a $634.5 million fine for misleading the public about the painkiller’s risk of addiction. U.S. …
Wall Street retreats from record-setting levels of day earlier
By Tim Paradis AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Wall Street pulled back Friday, retreating from record levels following disappointing results from longtime favorites Caterpillar Inc. and Google Inc. The Dow Jones industrials fell nearly 150 points. …
Otteson siblings extend string of WSCC crowns
With Amy Otteson’s performance last weekend, the Women’s championship at Willow Springs Country Club has remained in the Otteson family for six years. Stephanie Otteson seized the title the previous five years. Stephanie Otteson is now in her rookie …
Webkinz site has broad appeal to children
By Matthew Barakat AP Business Writer FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For about a week my 6-year-old son, Mark, was having a grand old time on Webkinz, one of several children’s Web sites that have exploded in popularity in the last year or so. Then it dawned …
Club program turns teenagers into amateur archaeologists
By Sonja Barisic Associated Press Writer ON THE JAMES RIVER, Va. — Five 13-year-olds in puffy orange life jackets crowded inside the cabin of a small research boat and stared at a bank of computer monitors. Suddenly, a dark gray mass appeared on …
