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Olympics: Vancouver will be tough to top

Amid the tragedy, the medals race and the hockey frenzy, the Vancouver Olympics will be remembered above all for the fervor and ebullience of its Canadian hosts. (News Source: The Daily News Tribune - 00:14:34)

Vancouver Olympic atmosphere will be tough to match

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Top that if you can. Amid the tragedy, the medals race and the hockey frenzy, the Vancouver Olympics will be remembered above all for the fervor and ebullience… (News Source: Rome News-Tribune - 00:02:18)

N.J. unemployment fund will not be bailed out by federal money, Menendez says

Jerry McCrea/The Star LedgerU.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) speaks at a press conference in November. TRENTON — The federal government will not bail out New Jersey’s insolvent unemployment insurance fund, but it may find ways to lessen the state’s burden,… (News Source: The Star-Ledger - 18:17:26)

Clijsters disappointed Serena isn’t be at Garden

Kim Clijsters returns to New York for the first time since her U.S. Open victory, and the snow is not the only difference from her summer visit. She won’t be facing Serena Williams in a showdown. Clijsters instead will face Ana Ivanovic in a four-player exhibition Monday night… (News Source: New York Post - 20:56:27)

Convicted Decatur Police Officer Set To Be Released This Week

A Decatur police officer convicted of theft is expected to be released from federal prison at the end of the week. This Friday, Faron White will head home from a federal prison in Louisiana. (News Source: WHNT-TV Huntsville - 21:49:23)

Ask Tom: Got a sports question?

What do you think the chances are of Nebraska scheduling some baseball games with Notre Dame? I think it would be a great draw. Better than the yearly series with Iowa. (News Source: Omaha World-Herald - 23:26:47)

‘The Bachelor’ star Jake Pavelka: I’m the one who has to live with decision

Jake Pavelka is defending his The Bachelor finale decision before the episode even airs. “I just hope that everybody understands the decision I made because I’m the one who has to live with it,” he told People in a Monday report. (News Source: Reality TV World - 00:27:48)

Tom Sutcliffe: Here’s how to protest against bank bonuses

What shall we do about bankers? It’s a question that neither seems to be getting an answer nor going away, which is a most frustrating combination. And I wonder whether, in the absence of any immediate hope that it will be answered, it needs a bit of grammatical tinkering. (News Source: Independent - 00:08:52)

Court OKs giant cross display in Kerrville

The 77-foot cross will be erected on a hilltop overlooking I-10. (News Source: San Antonio Express-News - 22:57:57)

Jeff Gordon must be frustrated by success of teammate Jimmie Johnson

“Anything you can do I can do better,” wrote songwriter Irving Berlin. Seems Jimmie Johnson is living up to that, particularly when it involves Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon. Gordon may want to shriek, “No, you can’t.” But as of Las Vegas on Sunday, Johnson is correct in calmly replying, “Yes, I can.” Johnson is outperforming Gordon, and there’s little doubt Jeff is frustrated. Since … (News Source: Detroit Free Press - 00:17:37)