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Report: Blackwater OK'd $1M plan to pay off Iraqis
- Former top executives at Blackwater Worldwide say the U.S. security contractor sent about $1 million to its Iraq office with the intention of paying off officials in the country who were angry about the fatal shootings of 17 civilians by Blackwater employees, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
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Property owner near TVA ash spill `living in hell'
- Ten months after millions of cubic yards of coal ash spilled from a Tennessee Valley Authority dam, Gary Topmiller and his wife, Pam, said they are trapped in their home across the Emory River from the site and "living in hell."
Maryland QB situation up in air vs Virginia Tech
- Maryland's hopes of upsetting No. 20 Virginia Tech on Saturday might hinge on the play of sophomore quarterback Jamarr Robinson, who could receive his first career start in place of injured senior Chris Turner.
Secondary defenders to get NCAA foul calls
- The season has just started and already a new rule designed to clarify some of the foul calls has some coaches concerned.
Settlement falls through in Blackwater civil suit
- A settlement in a civil suit against the government contractor once known as Blackwater has apparently fallen apart after a plaintiff's lawyer said a faulty translation prompted the decision to settle. But lawyers for the company argue that a deal's a deal.
Checking accounts: A new source of fees?
- First, terms on credit cards got harsher. Now some people are seeing higher fees on their checking accounts.
NC Marine from Ohio died of blows to the head
- A North Carolina Marine whose body was found near his barracks died from blows to the head.
Ga. State U joins IBM's virtual computer lab
- Georgia State University is joining with 16 other colleges across the country to form a network of virtual computer labs that make educational and research resources available online 24 hours a day.
No. 6 Tar Heels spoil Isiah Thomas' debut with FIU
- Isiah Thomas knew his Florida International team would struggle to keep up with defending national champion North Carolina, much less beat the sixth-ranked Tar Heels.
Case against Ohio bodies suspect expands overseas
- The search for victims of a suspected serial killer is expanding far beyond his Ohio home and yard, where police have found the remains of at least 11 people.
- The search for victims of a suspected serial killer is expanding far beyond his Ohio home and yard, where police have found the remains of at least 11 people.
No. 13 Cal beats Murray St. 75-70 in season opener
- California learned very quickly about the downside of the hype that comes from a preseason ranking. There will be no taking opponents by surprise this year.
Top 25 Capsules
- Deon Thompson scored 20 points to help No. 6 North Carolina spoil Isiah Thomas' college coaching debut and beat Florida International 88-72 on Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic.
SU beats Albany 75-43 for Boeheim's 800th win
- Jim Boeheim stood at the center of the Carrier Dome court that bears his name, smiling broadly following his 800th victory.
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