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Justices discuss graphic details of abortion in case over federal ban on 1 method

WASHINGTON - The graphic details of a disputed abortion procedure filled the Supreme Court on Wednesday as justices voiced concern with a federal ban on that operation.

November 16, 2006 | By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press Writer | Nation

GOP control of Congress is on the line on Election Day ’06

WASHINGTON - Republican control of Congress was on the line Tuesday in an election colored by voters' dismay over the Iraq war and misbehavior in Washington.

November 16, 2006 | By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press Writer | Local

Odds & Ends 11/09

Hand-size snails take over town's crops BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - A breed of giant, ravenous snails that first appeared in Barbados five years ago is destroying crops and prompting calls for the government to eliminate the slimy pests. A nocturnal ''snail hunt'' recently found millions of giant African snails swarming the central parish of St. George, the country's agricultural heartland. Farmers had complained of damage to crops, including sugar cane and potatoes. ''We saw ...

November 16, 2006 | The ASSOCIATED PRESS | Coffee Break

Fastbreak: Former GSU star Nesbitt is drafted

Nesbitt drafted by Los Angeles of NBA-D league SECAUCUS, N.J. - Former Georgia Southern men's basketball all-American Elton Nesbitt has been selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NBA Development League Draft by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. The first-year franchise, associated with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA and led by Coach Dan Panaggio, opens play Nov. 24 at Anaheim. Nesbitt was named the Southern Conference Player of the ...

November 16, 2006 | From staff and wire reports | Local Sports

Georgia’s race for governor nears end — or not

ATLANTA - Georgia may have finally heard the last of those repetitive campaign ads declaring what ''Sonny did'' or promoting ''the big guy looking out of the lil' guy.''

November 16, 2006 | By GREG BLUESTEIN Associated Press Writer | Local

Rumsfeld to resign

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, architect of an unpopular war in Iraq, intends to resign after six stormy years at the Pentagon, Republican officials said Wednesday.

November 16, 2006 | By DAVID ESPO Associated Press Writer | Local

Hamas leader calls for renewal of attacks after deadly Israeli shelling in Gaza

BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip - One weeping man dipped his hand in the blood of a dead relative and smeared it over his face, wailing ''God avenge us, God avenge us.''

November 16, 2006 | By DIAA HADID Associated Press Writer | Nation

Reports say early morning voting busy in Bulloch

Lee DeLoach's estimate that voter turnout in Bulloch County would exceed the state average and may top 53 percent got off to a good start Tuesday morning.

November 16, 2006 | From Staff Reports | Local

Police Report - November 9

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.

November 16, 2006 | From Staff Reports | Crime Report

Odds & Ends 11/08

High school students appear to still need potty-training SHALLOTTE, N.C. - Students who need to use the restroom at West Brunswick High School can't go alone these days. They have to be escorted by school administrators. It's been that way since early October, when hall passes were suspended after three trash cans were set on fire and fire alarms were pulled. ''If you're going to treat me like I was in kindergarten we ...

November 15, 2006 | The Associated Press | Coffee Break

Astrograph 11/08

It's a cycle where you can do some extraordinary things just by trying. Now is the time to get those innovative ideas or inventions you've been unable to promote to the marketplace. Cleverness will sell.

November 15, 2006 | By BERNICE BEDE OSOL | Coffee Break

Ask Dr. Gott 11/08

DEAR DR. GOTT: In the newspaper there was an article about Mexican treats containing extremely high levels of lead making their way across the border into our stores. It named the many serious problems caused by exposure to lead at these levels. Why is it that these products are allowed in our stores? Where is the Food and Drug Administration?

November 15, 2006 | By DR. PETER GOTT | Coffee Break

Dear Abby 11/08

DEAR ABBY: When I go to parties or functions, I often hear subtle or direct gay-bashing. The source is never married people. Married people talk about their kids. No, it is usually single men, often ones who are ex-jocks.

November 15, 2006 | By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN | Coffee Break

Democrats reclaim majority of governorships for first time in 12 years

For the first time in a dozen years, Democrats hold a majority of the nation's governorships after taking 20 of 36 races across all regions, including victories in states - such as Ohio, Pennsylvania and Colorado - that will be crucial to the 2008 presidential race.

November 15, 2006 | HUGO KUGIYA Associated Press Writer | Nation

‘Helicopter parents’ are trying to help their children land jobs

CHICAGO - Some parents are writing their college-age kids' resumes. Others are acting as their children's ''representatives,'' hounding college career counselors, showing up at job fairs and sometimes going as far as calling employers to ask why their son or daughter didn't get a job.

November 15, 2006 | By MARTHA IRVINE AP National Writer | Nation

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Richt bemoans missed chance at Auburn

ATHENS - Mark Richt said Tuesday he regrets not reminding Georgia players to knock down a pass at the end of last week's loss to Auburn. Auburn's Ricardo Louis made the 73-yard touchdown catch with 25 seconds remaining that gave the Tigers a 43-38 win. Richt said no coach, including defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, told the defense in a timeout before the play to bat down the fourth-and-18 pass. Georgia sophomore safety ...

November 19, 2013 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

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November 19, 2013 | | Letters To The Editor

November 19 - Hal Coleman Waters Sr., 83, died Monday, November 18, in East Georgia Regional Medical

Hal Waters Sr.

November 18, 2013 | | Obituaries

Notebook: Eagles ready for 'Banged-Up Bowl' in Gainesville

Off the field, the Florida Gators can relate to Georgia Southern.

November 18, 2013 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Jackets look ahead

BROOKLET - The Southeast Bulloch Yellow Jackets were one crazy - and controversial - play from pulling off an upset over Jefferson County in the first round of the Class AAA state playoffs last Friday in Louisville.

November 18, 2013 | By MIKE ANTHONY manthony@statesboroherald.com | Prep Sports 360

Lady Gators host annual tournament

For the next three days, Bulloch Academy head coach Paul Webb and his Lady Gators host the eighth annual Lady Gator Classic pre-season basketball tournament.

November 18, 2013 | By RAHN HUTCHESON Special to the Herald | Prep Sports 360

SSU replaces Duquesne on 2014 GSU schedule

Georgia Southern has finalized its 2014 non-conference football schedule with road dates at N.C. State, Georgia Tech and Navy and a home contest against Savannah State.

November 18, 2013 | Georgia Southern AMR | Georgia Southern

Jimmie Johnson makes case as one of the all-time greats

MaIt took Jimmie Johnson just 13 races into his rookie season with Hendrick Motorsports to prove to his team he was a rare talent.

November 18, 2013 | By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer | NASCAR - AP

Local Roundup: Lady Jackets top Screven in scrimmage

SYLVANIA - The Southeast Bulloch Lady Yellow Jackets beat Screven County 52-19 in a preseason scrimmage on the road Saturday.

November 18, 2013 | From staff reports | Prep Sports 360

Smith takes blame for failures

FLOWERY BRANCH - Nothing is going right for the Atlanta Falcons, and coach Mike Smith said he is fully to blame.

November 18, 2013 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | Atlanta Falcons - AP

Forecasts, warnings spared lives from tornadoes

WASHINGTON, Ill. - When a cluster of violent thunderstorms began marching across the Midwest, forecasters were able to draw a bright line on a map showing where the worst of the weather would go.

November 18, 2013 | By DAVID MERCER and DON BABWIN Associated Press | Nation

Nuts & Bolls Clothing: Online and on the farm

Nuts & Bolls Clothing. Find it at www.nutsandbollsclothing.com. You may need to do a double-take, no bolts about it. A tribute to farm life, the name describes a logo of a peanut, an ampersand and a cotton boll appearing on T-shirts, caps and other items.

November 18, 2013 | By AL HACKLE ahackle@statesboroherald.com | Business

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