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Obama defends endorsement of gay marriage - North County Times
Senior administration officials said Obama had always planned to endorse publicly before his party's nominating convention in September. But the White House's search for a perfectly crafted opportunity to make the politically sensitive announcement was ...
Gleason upset over release of Williams recording - North County Times
The players spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL has not decided how to punish players connected to the improper bonus program. "I don't feel like anything was ever literal," one of the players said, referring to the way coaches like ...
LAKE ELSINORE: Superintendent forums draw one parent - North County Times
The father, who declined to give his name, said that he would like to make sure the focus remains on instruction and that the teaching is relevant to students. He also said he'd like to see an emphasis on customer service at schools, so parents feel ...
Obama to criticize Ryan budget plan - North County Times
Senior administration officials said the address would build upon themes the president delivered in Kansas last fall, in which he called the nation's economic challenges a "make-or-break moment" for the middle class, and in his State of the Union ...
Ally-on-ally killings muddy path for US pullout - North County Times
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive discussions. Administration officials emphasized that no formal options have been crafted. "There is not a discussion about specific numbers or specific options at this time," White House ...
SAN DIEGO STATE FOOTBALL: RB Baxter dismissed from team - North County Times
San Diego State has dismissed running back Dillon Baxter from the team just six weeks after the former Mission Bay High star transferred from USC, a source said. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said head coach Rocky Long made the ...
Newark mayor seeks probe of NYPD Muslim spying - North County Times
The official, who insisted on anonymity because the inquiry was ongoing, said there was no evidence that McCarthy circulated the report to anyone else. Such surveillance has become common in New York City in the decade since the Sept.
Terror suspect arrested near Capitol in FBI sting - North County Times
They spoke on a condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. He came to the US when he was 16 years old and overstayed his visitor visa, which expired in 1999, making him in the country illegally, according to court ...
Greek economy stuck in deep recession - North County Times
In Athens, a government official said the financing gap was discussed during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Lucas Papademos. A final decision laying out the details of how to cover the gap will be made Wednesday, after discussions Tuesday ...
REGION: Defendant found guilty of murdering wife - North County Times
She declined to give her name in part because of the convicted man's gang affiliations. "We went through the jurors' instructions point by point and ultimately came to the decision that he was guilty of first-degree murder," she said.
EXCLUSIVE: Gang bust gives rare glimpse of Mexican Mafia's grip on North County - North County Times
He wasn't physically imposing; he wore glasses, but even as a teen, was known for his willingness for violence, according to someone familiar with him who asked not to be named. In June 1996, when he was 24, Espudo and another gang member used a gun to ...
ESCONDIDO: Boy hospitalized after being shot - North County Times
"When I looked at him, it looked like he got hit only once, but there were at least five shots fired," said the man, who declined to give his name. The man, who was interviewed by police at the scene, said the boy appeared to be about 13 years old.
4 dead in Calif. murder-suicide; 5th person hurt - North County Times
Neighbors, who did not want to be identified, said they had not seen or heard of any problems at that apartment. Police didn't immediately return calls from The Associated Press seeking additional information.
Greek bond swap talks appear close to collapse - North County Times
All spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the talks. The interest rate is key to determining the cost of the second bailout for Greece's official creditors _ the eurozone and the IMF. Just after Friday's meetings ended, ...
SAN DIEGO STATE FOOTBALL: USC's Butler, Oregon State's Katz could help Aztecs ... - North County Times
Former Mission Bay High standout Dillon Baxter - like Butler, an ex-Trojan - has chosen San Diego State as his transfer destination, a source said. Unlike Butler and Katz, Baxter would have to sit out the 2012 season, after which he would have two ...
SAN DIEGO STATE FOOTBALL: Trio of Pac-12 transfer could help Aztecs fill major ... - North County Times
Former Mission Bay High standout Dillon Baxter - like Butler, an ex-Trojan - has chosen San Diego State as his transfer destination, a source said. Unlike Butler and Katz, Baxter would have to sit out the 2012 season, after which he would have two ...
CHARGERS: No decision on Turner just yet - North County Times
Spanos, a source said, wants to strip emotion from his decision-making process before making a final call, which is expected this week. Another source has said there's now a real possibility that Turner and Smith could both be retained. ...
PADRES: Club to re-engage in extension talks with Maybin - North County Times
General manager Josh Byrnes and representatives for the center fielder recently had a "broad" discussion about a deal for Maybin, but no offer was made, a source said. Maybin — who was acquired from the Marlins last November for two relief pitchers ...
PADRES: Latos traded to Reds for Volquez and three prospects - North County Times
"He's a different guy," said one former teammate, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "You really have a hard time reading him and where he stands mentally. ... Some guys may have had some disagreements with him, but that's going to happen. ...
MURRIETA: Occupy Our Homes movement rallies around potential Murrieta foreclosure - North County Times
Reached Monday, a First Mortgage spokesman who refused to give his name declined to comment. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has twice intervened on Bouchard's behalf and placed two separate 90-day stays on the foreclosure ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: TV money drives Aztecs to Big East - North County Times
None of San Diego State's other 18 sports have switched conferences yet – they will also leave the Mountain West – because of the attention to detail paid to the Big East deal, a source said. Men's basketball is expected to join to either the Big West ...
BLACK FRIDAY: Red-eyed shoppers show up in droves to spend - North County Times
A Best Buy Geek Squad manager who declined to be identified passes out sales information to first in line Sergio Alvarez, Jose Villalve and Andrea Ponce, who got in line at 1 pm Wednesday, and waited two days to buy a Sharp 42" TV at the Encinitas ...
FAITH & VALUES: Megachurch rises in Pakistani city of Karachi - North County Times
"We had some opposition at the start," said the man, who has lived legally and openly on a missionary visa in Pakistan for many years, but declined to give his name for security reasons. "If we put up a big cross, and we called it a seminary, ...
Economy gets mixed batch of news ahead of holidays - North County Times
9, 2011 photo, a tourist from Switzerland, who asked not to be identified, rests on her shopping cart while shopping at Dolphin Mall, in Miami. Consumers barely increased their spending in October but their incomes rose by the most in seven months. ...
CHARGERS NOTES: Cason to reclaim job from Gilchrist - North County Times
After a pair of rough outings by rookie Marcus Gilchrist, a source said it's extremely likely that he has gotten it back. Cason took over for Gilchrist in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to Green Bay after his replacement struggled mightily for the ...