Flip Saunders says if he can build it, he will come MINNEAPOLIS — Flip Saunders is not taking a year off. OK, so he's not prowling a basketball court in his unique style, exuding enough kinetic energy to light a city block. He's not coaching. But... (photo: Creative Commons / Keith Allison) The News & Observer Basketball ESPN NBA Photos Wikipedia: Flip Saunders |
Odds against him, Obama still betting on big deal Associated Press WASHINGTON — A fiscal deadline all but blown, President Barack Obama says he once again wants to seek a big fiscal deal that would raise taxes and trim billions from expensive... (photo: White House / Pete Souza) Star Telegram Economy Photos Politics US Wikipedia: 2013 Sequestration |
U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson to make pitch for immigration reform U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson is expected to make an impassioned call for immigration reform during an appearance this morning in Orlando while surrounded by Central Florida Hispanic leaders. Elected in... (photo: AP / John Raoux) Sun Sentinel Florida Immigration Photos Politics Wikipedia: Alan Grayson |
Rafael Nadal into semifinals at Mexican Open ACAPULCO, Mexico — Rafael Nadal beat Leonardo Mayer in straight sets on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Mexican Open, setting up a meeting with Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro. The... (photo: AP / Christian Palma) Boston Herald Mexico Photos Sport Tennis Wikipedia: Rafael Nadal |
Oklahoma drought: February rain, snow helping unshrivel state Buckets of rain and two large snowstorms in the last week made a dent in Oklahoma's drought, but state officials caution that unless the wet trend continues, it may just be a respite from the costly... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) Tulsa World Oklahoma Photos Rain Wikipedia: Oklahoma Winter |
Syria crisis: John Kerry in Ankara for US-Turkey talks New US Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Turkey for talks expected to focus on the conflict in Syria. The two Nato allies both oppose Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, but differ on how best... (photo: UN / Mark Garten) BBC News Photos Syria Turkey US Wikipedia: Syrian civil war |
US stares down start of steep 'automatic' budget cuts WASHINGTON: The US government hurtled on Friday toward making deep spending cuts that threaten to hinder the nation's economic recovery, after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on an... (photo: AP / Jacquelyn Martin) The Times of India Economy Photos US Budget 2013 White House Wikipedia: United States federal budget |
Get your hands dirty this month with vegetable and flower plantings March is the official kickoff month for spring gardening. Although devoted gardeners in Central Texas garden year-round, March is when the planting frenzy catapults into high gear. The last average... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Austin American Statesman Garden Photos Texas Vegetable Wikipedia: Vegetable |