AP – President Barack Obama is shifting from consoler to comic for his appearance before a mix of politicians, celebrities and journalists at Washington’s premier black-tie dinner. More: continued here
AP – A NATO missile struck a house in Tripoli where Moammar Gadhafi and his wife were staying on Saturday, missing the Libyan leader but killing his youngest son and three grandchildren, a government spokesman said. More: continued here
Arizona goes for WR Sampson with final pickSan Francisco ChronicleThe Arizona Cardinals used their final pick in the NFL draft to select San Diego State wide receiver DeMarco Sampson. Sampson, who will be older than most rookies at 25, caught 67 passes for 1220 yards last season. The 6-foot-2, 204-pound receiver …NFL Draft Results: Demarco [...]
AP – Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee called himself a “gun-clinger and a God-clinger” but didn’t come close to saying whether he’ll be a Republican presidential candidate next year when he delivered the keynote address Saturday at the annual National Rifle Association convention. More: continued here
Arizona takes DL Carter with second 6th-round pickSan Jose Mercury NewsThe Arizona Cardinals went for defensive lineman David Carter from UCLA with the second of their two sixth-round picks in the NFL draft. The 6-foot-5, 297-pound player improved his draft status with a big week at the East-West Shrine Game. …NFL Draft Results: DL David [...]
Flagstaff Area Still Rebuilding From Record TornadoKPHO PhoenixBELLEMONT, AZ — A first glance at Flagstaff Meadows reveals what appears to be a brand new neighborhood. "Roofs were off, trees were turned over, windows were broken and everyone's trampoline poles were through everyone's homes," resident Marcy Felt … More: continued here
Arizona Cardinals select Texas' Sam AchoAZ Central.comFinding a pass rusher is an off-season priority, but the Arizona Cardinals waited until the last day of the draft. They selected Sam Acho of Texas, who played defensive end in college but will play outside …Cardinals go for pass-rushing need, select DE Acho in 4th roundWashington PostCards' Sam [...]
Farmer, anthropologist expert, dead at 95Whittier Daily NewsIn the mid-50s, he was assistant director of the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. In 1957, while at Whittier College, he served as director of the Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program. He also spearheaded a Saudi Arabian college program at …and more » More: continued here
The Hour (blog) UCONN FOOTBALL: Fullback Anthony Sherman taken by Arizona CardinalsStamford AdvocateUConn fullback Anthony Sherman was selected in the 5th round of the NFL Draft Saturday by the Arizona Cardinals. He was the 136th overall pick, and the first UConn player taken. Sherman, a brusing 5-foot-10, 240-pounder from North Attleboro, Mass., …Arizona goes for [...]
CBC.ca Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview, Saturday 4/30, 7:10 CT: But …Bleed Cubbie Blue"There's a lot of positives to take out of [Arizona], and I've just got to keep going," Garza said. "I'm healthy. It's my first year in Arizona. And it sucks. "I don't give a damn. …Chicago Cubs hit three homers, beat [...]
