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But every now and then, cutaway shots from the campaign trail show a side view that makes a voter worry that a little of the Old Huck might be primed for a comeback. ... 6:14 P.M. (link) Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 Outta There: As any conservative will tell you, people vote with their feet. Just ask Larry Craig. But that's bad news for a Republican Party whose leaders are looking at the GOP's future and deciding to walk away. The sudden, simultaneous departure of both former Speaker Dennis Hastert and Senate Minority Whip Trent Lott has been treated as a coincidence, not a trend. But congressional resignations tend to be an even more accurate forecast than Intrade. If you're checking the parties' vital signs, consider this: The GOP lost the two longest-serving congressional leaders in Republican history—in the same week.
'Dinnertime Bandit' tells of life on lam
SUFFIELD — Alan Golder led a charmed life as a fugitive, strolling the markets and museums of Paris where he lived with a view of the Eiffel Tower. The man who bragged of being a top burglar traveled the continent for years, blending in with his blond hair and fine suits.But after nine years on the run Golder, who police call the "Dinnertime Bandit" finally is locked up at a noisy U.S. prison. "I was living so good over there," Golder told The Associated Press in an interview at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, his first since he was extradited. "My heart aches when I lay in bed and think of Paris."Golder was arrested in 2006 in Belgium and extradited in November back to Connecticut, where he pleaded not guilty to nearly 40 felony counts, including burglary, larceny, robbery and kidnapping, that could keep him behind bars for the rest of his life.Police say he burglarized Connecticut's wealthiest residents by scaling mansion walls wearing a black "ninja"-type suit and hood, slipping through second-floor windows during dinnertime while alarms were off and stealing precious jewels.Seated in a small room while wearing a yellow prison jump suit and plain white sneakers, the 52-year-old Golder described how he began his life of crime in New York, burglarized the homes of celebrities such as Johnny Carson and Glen Campbell, turned on his Mob-connected associates and led a stealth life in Europe.
MOTOR CITY STRUTTIN'
In downtown Detroit Friday night, all roads led to Cobo Center and the 39th annual auto show Charity Preview. Neither the $400 price tag nor the biting cold was any concern on this gilded evening, where evening gowns in rainbow tones competed with gleaming, candy-colored cars. Clearly enjoying herself was Aretha Franklin, who said she had just been out with her entourage for dinner at Wolfgang Puck's at the MGM Grand. ("The food was wonderful!") .
Michigan Votes Down Affirmative Action
On the other hand, there may be constitutional reasons why public universities must offer the same benefits to domestic partners. Likewise, many state constitutional amendments may be subject to challenge under Romer v. Evans. Larry, at 6:35 am EST on November 8, 2006 .
When help was needed, Providence answered the call
The Bruins are 6-4-2 since Nokelainen's arrival. And a big reason for those 14 points - all without Patrice Bergeron - has been the play of the Providence call-ups. "I thought our fourth line had a great game tonight," said coach Claude Julien of Sobotka and Nokelainen, who skated with Jeremy Reich in last night's 4-1 loss to the Lightning. Sobotka is playing his first year of professional hockey, but the 20-year-old center from the Czech Republic, both skilled and gritty (7 goals, 7 assists in 15 games with Providence), was promoted when Lucic suffered a concussion Nov. 23. Since his promotion, Sobotka has played in four straight games, recording two shots and four hits. Nokelainen, acquired from the Islanders for center Ben Walter, has been consistent both at center and right wing during his 11-game stint in Boston.
Red-hot Rockets remain on roll, rout Hornets
Detroit Pistons 127, Milwaukee Bucks 100 Chauncey Billups had 21 points with 12 assists and the Pistons routed the Bucks to avenge a loss at Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Orlando Magic 115, Philadelphia 76ers 99 Hedo Turkoglu scored a season-high 31 points, Dwight Howard had 24 with 18 rebounds and the Magic sent the visiting Sixers just their second loss in the last eight games. Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala led the Sixers (24-32) with 25 points apiece. Dallas Mavericks 98, Memphis Grizzlies 83 Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points, Jason Kidd handed out 15 assists in his second game following a trade, sending the Mavericks to the easy road win. Indiana Pacers 113, New Jersey Nets 103 Mike Dunleavy scored 34 points, Travis Diener matched a career-high with 19, helping the Pacers snap a three-game skid.
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