Posts Tagged ‘jackson’

Nationals vs. Reds: Edwin Jackson throws complete-game gem in 4-1 win

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

It was a curious comment for Edwin Jackson to make following an uber-efficient performance Saturday in which he struck out nine batters and allowed only two hits and one run in a 92-pitch, complete-game takedown of the Cincinnati Reds and a 4-1 Washington Nationals win . Read full article > >

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In Queens, Seeking to Clear a Path Between Yoga and Islam

Monday, April 9th, 2012

A Muslim and community activist in Jackson Heights is encouraging other Muslims to practice yoga, putting himself squarely against those who consider it a sin.

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Utah officer dies after shootout that wounded 5 other drug task force members and 1 suspect

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

OGDEN, Utah — One officer was killed and five other drug task force members and a suspect were wounded in a gunfight Wednesday evening during the execution of a search warrant in an Ogden neighborhood, authorities said. The shots rang out before 9 p.m. Wednesday as law enforcement officers converged at a house on Jackson Avenue, said police spokesman Lt. Tony Fox. Read full article > >

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‘The Hobbit’ Trailer Released

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth.

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‘The Hobbit’ Trailer Released

The Caucus: Ethics Office Releases Report on Jackson’s Push for Senate Seat

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Investigators examining the 2008 push by Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. to take Barack Obama’s Senate seat found “probable cause” that the Illinois Democrat directed one of his supporters to raise money in exchange for an appointment to the Senate, an investigative report shows.

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Conrad Murray on Suicide Watch

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

After being found guilty in Jackson’s death.

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Doctor: Jackson ‘addicted’ to propofol

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Michael Jackson was “totally addicted to propofol,” the surgical anesthetic the coroner ruled killed him, the pop star’s dermatologist said in an interview with the In Session network.

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Jackson doctor ‘silent on drugs’

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

The Michael Jackson death trial hears his doctor did not reveal Jackson had used a surgical sedative, and the singer seemed lifeless when paramedics arrived.

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Murray ‘concern at Jackson drugs’

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Michael Jackson’s doctor told the performer’s bodyguard to pick up vials of medicine before phoning for help on the day he died, his trial hears.

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Jackson’s voice, recorded before death, echoes through LA court as trial of his doctor starts

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

LOS ANGELES — First, prosecutors showed a photo of Michael Jackson’s pale and lifeless body lying on a gurney. Then, they played a recording of his voice, just weeks before his death. Slow and slurred, his words echoed Tuesday through a Los Angeles courtroom at the start of the trial of the doctor accused of killing him. As a worldwide audience watched on TV and Jackson’s family looked on from inside the courtroom, a drugged Jackson said: Read full article > >

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In pictures: Conrad Murray trial

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Michael Jackson’s doctor on trial

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Jackson doctor trial to begin

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Michael Jackson’s personal doctor set to face manslaughter charge

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Lakers Swept Out of Playoffs

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Bet Lakers coach Phil Jackson never thought it would end like this: The 11-time NBA championship-winning Hall of Fame coach witnessed his Los Angeles Lakers, led by star Kobe Bryant, get eliminated from the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks after losing…

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Mavericks 122, Lakers 86: Jackson’s Storied Career Ends With Lakers Falling Meekly

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Jason Terry scored 32 points and the Mavericks swept the Lakers and ended Phil Jackson’s championship-laden coaching career.

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Mavericks 122, Lakers 86: Jackson’s Storied Career Ends With Lakers Falling Meekly

NBA Playoffs: Phil Jackson exits the stage

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

What is expected to be the end of the line for Phil Jackson as Los Angeles Lakers coach came Sunday. His team lost by 36 points, swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks in a performance that left the Lakers outclassed ( Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum were ejected ) as well as outplayed. So much for the threepeat and so much for another championship for Jackson, who looked as if he were auditioning for a Southwest Airlines commercial for most of the game. Read full article > >

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