AP – It’s one of the starkest tests of viability for any presidential candidate: crisis management, the ability to step past an explosive charge and re-direct the news. Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain, a relative newcomer to national politics, had trouble passing Monday during a whirlwind of speeches and interviews in the shadow of sexual harassment allegations.
Reuters – Australia’s Qantas Airways said on Tuesday flight schedules have returned to normal after its weekend grounding with the majority of international passengers able to board flights on Monday afternoon or overnight.
Reuters – Republican Herman Cain denounced sexual harassment accusations from the 1990s as a “witch hunt” on Monday and broke into a gospel song to deflect what has become the toughest challenge of his presidential campaign.
Reuters – When it comes to weakening the yen, currency speculators are the least of Japan’s problems.
Reuters – Jon Corzine’s bid to revive his Wall Street career crashed and burned on Monday when his futures brokerage MF Global Holdings Ltd filed for bankruptcy protection following bad bets on euro zone debt.
AP – The men killed in a grain elevator explosion in Kansas included an Iraq war veteran, an avid collector of model John Deere tractors who hoped to farm and a soon-to-be husband looking forward to a wedding only three weeks away.
SB Nation Around the NFC West: Cards’ late play-calls ESPN (blog) The Arizona Cardinals ‘ Ken Whisenhunt, now a loser in 15 of his past 18 regular-season games, made or approved some questionable play calls during a 30-27 defeat at Baltimore. Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic has generally downplayed play-calling … San Francisco 49ers: Game-by-Game Predictions for 2nd Half of Season Bleacher Report NFC West Report, Week 8: 49ers Good, Rams Surprise, Cardinals Choke, Seahawks Lose SB Nation (blog) all 12 news articles »
Bleacher Report Arizona Diamondbacks exercise mutual options on Blanco and Bloomquist, decline … Washington Post PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have exercised the mutual options on catcher Henry Blanco and infielder Willie Bloomquist, while declining options on left-hander Zach Duke and second baseman Aaron Hill. Right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis and … MLB Free Agents 2012: 5 Players Arizona Diamondbacks Should Target Bleacher Report MLB 2012 Offseason: Diamondbacks Pick Up Option On Willie Bloomquist, Decline … SB Nation Arizona D-backs decline option on Hill FS Arizona AZDiamondbacks.com all 7 news articles »
ESPN Record number of 20-point comebacks already San Francisco Chronicle … Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff (7) celebrates his game-winning field goal with teammates Sam Koch (4) and Dennis Pitta (88) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. … Silver linings: Cardinals at Ravens ESPN (blog) Ravens rally to defeat Cardinals 30-27, gain momentum for showdown with Steelers Washington Post Recap: Baltimore vs. Arizona USA Today Phoenix New Times (blog) - SB Nation all 1,125 news articles »
Bleacher Report Arizona Cardinals working to decrease total of sacks allowed AZ Central.com The Cardinals quarterback has been hit so many times this season, he should be in traction. Fortunately for him, his most pressing pain is a bad case of Turf toe, which he suffered during Arizona’s 30-27 loss Sunday in Baltimore. … Arizona Cardinals team report: Kevin Kolb could miss game SportingNews.com Arizona Cardinals : 10 Bold Predictions for the Second Half of the Season Bleacher Report Kolb has ‘no idea’ if he can play in Cards’ game vs. Rams NFL News Yahoo! Sports - Washington Post all 38 news articles »
