Burlingame Daily
National spelling bee is quality, most-see reality TV - Anderson Independent Mail
Anderson Independent Mail
By Jeanne Malmgren (Contact) Need something more challenging? A bigger word to describe those students on stage at the Scripps National Spelling Bee last week?
Canada.com
The State Journal-Register
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Behind the scenes as Maker Faire gets ready - CNET News
CNET News, CA
"It will follow me around like he's my pet giraffe." Lindsay Lawlor with his completely redesigned Rave 'Raff, a robotic giraffe. Not far away, some folks from a group called Lightning Temple were setting up "Interactivation," a musical instrument with …
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Suu Kyi's health improves, ready for verdict - Reuters
Reuters
By Aung Hla Tun YANGON, May 30 (Reuters) - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's health has improved and she is ready to face a verdict that could see the Nobel laureate jailed for up to five years, her lawyers said on Saturday.
FOXNews
AFP
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Local 'Idols' shine in competition - San Mateo Daily Journal
San Mateo Daily Journal, CA
The Branham High School student began working with a singing teacher in eighth grade. Her mom found an article about the competition and Oromchi decided to go for it. She chose Etta James' “At Last,” a song which she really liked. …
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Garden Calendar - Contra Costa Times
Contra Costa Times, CA
Those available for three hours on Saturday, Sunday or Monday and who would like to join the Garden Shop Volunteer team, call 510-643-1924. n Gardening advice at Farmers Market — The Alameda County Master Gardeners will have a "Plant Doctor" booth with …
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The disgrace of Sen. Burris - Northwest Herald
Northwest Herald
Roland Burris, disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's man in the US Senate, is in trouble once more. Federal wiretaps released Tuesday show that Burris, a Chicago Democrat, practically begged Blagojevich's brother, Robert, for the appointment to fill …
Belleville News Democrat
Daily Illini
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Burlingame ponders cuts to balance budget - Tri Valley Herald
Tri Valley Herald, CA
Council members learned at a recent study session that sales and transit oriented taxes continue to decline; the state could take $1.2 million from the city's general fund; and the city is expecting a $2 million overall loss in revenue for fiscal year …
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Golden Gate Gardener: Pink Lady an apple miser - San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle, USA
Prune after bloom, or during bloom if you want sprays for sweet-smelling bouquets. Pam Peirce is the author of "Golden Gate Gardening" and "Wildly Successful Plants: Northern California." She teaches gardening at City College of San Francisco. …
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Thatcher urges Pope to visit Britain - United Press International
United Press International
Baroness Margaret Thatcher leaves the Cabinet War Rooms after the Royal opening of the William Churchill museum on the 40th anniversary of his death in London on February 10, 2005.
Catholic Culture
The Press Association
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Driver takes empty school bus on police chase - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
AP GLENWOOD, Ill. - The driver of an empty school bus led police on a chase, ramming cars before stopping in the yard of a house in Chicago suburb of Glenwood.
Chicago Sun-Times
Southtown Star
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