The war in Afghanistan is lost
The dimensions of the unfolding disaster in Afghanistan are becoming bigger and more daunting by the day. Once-staunch defenders of the good war are starting to break ranks. Kim Howells, a former Foreign Office minister with responsibility for Afgh...
 1.0K - Nov. 9, 2009; scored 83.0 At the movies
The following movies are playing at South Coast theaters. Times are shown for movies at Pony Village Cinemas. () indicates showings for Friday-Sunday only. For locations outside the Bay Area, call the theaters for showtimes. Amelia After becoming the...
8.1K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 83.0 Carrey's 'Carol' suffocates in glitz
Lionel Barrymore. Alastair Sim. Laurence Olivier. Albert Finney. George C. Scott. Bill Murray. Michael Caine. Mr. Magoo. Scrooge McDuck. Of the many to play Ebenezer Scrooge, Jim Carrey now adds his name, starring in Disney s new 3-D animation versio...
3.7K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 83.0 Elton John released from hospital; plans to resume US shows with Billy Joel
LONDON (AP) Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. The singer s spokesman Gary Farrow says John was at home Friday and was feeling fine. He left the hospital early Thursda...
0.7K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 131.0 British PM: Afghan success is vital
LONDON (AP) Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned Afghanistan s government today to take action against corruption, saying he would not risk more British lives there unless it reforms. Brown said in a speech that success in Afghanistan is vital to Bri...
1.1K - Nov. 6, 2009; scored 83.0 Britain uses genetic tests to catch liars
LONDON (AP) Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality, drawing criticism from scientists and provoking outrage from rights groups. The United Kingdom Border Agenc...
1.3K - Nov. 5, 2009; scored 83.0 American races to win in New York Marathon
NEW YORK Meb Keflezighi wrote a letter to Alberto Salazar 11 years ago explaining how American distance runners could again find success. Salazar was the last U.S. man to win the New York City Marathon, a distinction he held until Keflezighi proved...
5.3K - Nov. 2, 2009; scored 131.0 Johnson 50th Anniversary
Gary and Betsy (Spear) Johnson, of Bandon, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 29. Gary was a North Bend boy, the son of Melvin and Ruth Johnson. Betsy was a Coos Bay girl, the daughter of Charlie and Elizabeth Spear. Growing up, they knew...
1.7K - Nov. 2, 2009; scored 83.0 At the movies
The following movies are playing at South Coast theaters. Times are shown for movies at Pony Village Cinemas. () indicates showings for Friday-Sunday only. For locations outside the Bay Area, call the theaters for showtimes. Astro Boy Set in futurist...
7.3K - Oct. 30, 2009; scored 83.0 Jackson film earns $2.2M on first night
NEW YORK (AP) According to studio estimates, late-night screenings of Michael Jackson s This Is It have earned $2.2 million at the North America box office. Distributor Sony calls those results unprecedented for a Tuesday in October. The f...
0.8K - Oct. 30, 2009; scored 131.0 This Is It is an homage to greatness
Watching Michael Jackson s This Is It will have fans grieving once again, but this time, it won t only be for the fallen King of Pop, but for what we lost a brilliant entertainer who gave every inch of his body and soul for what might have been o...
4.1K - Oct. 30, 2009; scored 83.0 Agassi admits meth use
NEW YORK ” Andre Agassi s upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to tennis authorities when he failed a drug test ” a result that was thrown out after he said he unwittingly took the su...
5.4K - Oct. 28, 2009; scored 193.0 Michael Jackson delivers on "This Is It," early fans say; film features signature moves, hits
LOS ANGELES (AP) Michael Jackson s This Is It premiered to high praise from fans who applauded at each number as though they were at a concert and marveled as the singer stepped nimbly through his moonwalk and other signature moves. Jackson, 50 w...
1.6K - Oct. 28, 2009; scored 83.0 New player gives Eagles big lift
LANDOVER, Md. ” The new guy for the Philadelphia Eagles fit right in, scoring a touchdown, stripping the quarterback of the ball and leading the team in tackles. The new guy for the Washington Redskins didn t make much difference. The plays ca...
4.1K - Oct. 27, 2009; scored 83.0 NFL Recap: Steelers hand Minnesota first loss
Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings gave one away and are perfect no more. The New Orleans Saints are still undefeated, proving that no deficit is too large for their explosive offense to overcome. Three times Sunday, the Vikings were ready to ta...
7.9K - Oct. 26, 2009; scored 131.0 World must invest in civil societies
The exact number of protesters shot dead at a demonstration in Guinea last month is unknown. Estimates vary between 150 and 200. Soldiers of the ruling junta beat and raped survivors. The massacre was condemned by the EU, the UN secretary-general and...
1.2K - Oct. 26, 2009; scored 83.0 Salvage firm is planning Titanic expedition in 2010
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) The company that has exclusive rights to salvage the Titanic is planning a possible expedition to the world s most famous shipwreck in 2010. The first expedition to the North Atlantic wreck site since 2004 is revealed in a filing ...
3.7K - Oct. 26, 2009; scored 83.0 Commissioner: There will be more games in Britain
LONDON ” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects the league to start playing multiple regular-season games in Britain in the next few years ” an expansion that could lead to putting a franchise in London. Goodell said Friday that every ...
3.6K - Oct. 25, 2009; scored 249.0 Pro Picks: Phloppers meet on Monday
The Redskins finally get to play an opponent with something other than a bagel in the victory column. Yep, Washington s first six foes did not have a win when the teams met, yet the Skins went only 2-4, with losses to the Lions and Chiefs. On Monday ...
3.1K - Oct. 25, 2009; scored 83.0 Commissioner: There will be more games in Britain
LONDON ” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects the league to start playing multiple regular-season games in Britain in the next few years ” an expansion that could lead to putting a franchise in London. Goodell said Friday that every ...
3.6K - Oct. 24, 2009; scored 249.0 | 
