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Bank of Japan to loan $13 billion

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:07:33 -0500

TOKYO, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Japan's financial institutions are being offered $13 billion in emergency loans from the Bank of Japan, the central bank said Thursday.

Israel resumes pounding of Gaza

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:37:04 -0500

GAZA, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A brief respite in bombing to allow the movement of humanitarian aid into Gaza was followed by 60 Israeli air strikes against Hamas targets Wednesday night.

NBA: LA Lakers 114, Golden State 106

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:12:24 -0500

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Pau Gasol scored four of the 10 points Los Angeles produced in the final minute Wednesday, allowing the Lakers to fight off Golden State 114-106.

NHL: Vancouver 4, Edmonton 2

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:10:45 -0500

EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Steve Bernier scored goals 12 seconds apart late in the second period Wednesday and Vancouver held on to defeat Edmonton 4-2.

COL BKB: Gonzaga 89, Tennessee 79 (OT)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:09:30 -0500

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Austin Daye scored seven of his 20 points in overtime Wednesday, leading Gonzaga to an 89-79 victory over No. 25 Tennessee.

Canadian charged in cousin's 1970 death

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:08:15 -0500

KIRKLAND LAKE, Ontario, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- It took them 38 years, but police say they have solved the mystery of a 12-year-old Canadian girl's disappearance, charging her cousin with murder.

NBA: Portland 84, Detroit 83

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:42:55 -0500

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Travis Outlaw's jump shot with 10 seconds remaining Wednesday lifted Portland to an 84-83 victory over Detroit.

Northeast, Northwest endure storms

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:35:18 -0500

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Twin storms are making it miserable in the United States' Northwest and Northeast.

NBA: Denver 108, Miami 97

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:13:23 -0500

DENVER, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups was one of three players with 21 points Wednesday and Denver survived its first game without Carmelo Anthony in downing Miami 108-97.

NBA: Utah 116, New Orleans 90

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:12:20 -0500

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Paul Millsap produced 27 points and 14 rebounds Wednesday to help carry Utah past New Orleans 116-90.

Fish memories underestimated

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:56:35 -0500

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Israeli scientists say the idea that a fish has a memory span of only 3 seconds is a myth.

NBA: Indiana 113, Phoenix 110

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:54:21 -0500

PHOENIX, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Danny Granger hit a three-point shot with a second remaining Wednesday to give Indiana a 113-110 victory over Phoenix.

Ladybugs a sign of healthy olive trees

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:52:53 -0500

GRANADA, Spain, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Spanish researchers say ladybugs in olive orchards are a good indicator of the groves' health and sustainability.

Applegate wins PCA for fave female TV star

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:51:07 -0500

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Christina Applegate was named favorite female television star at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles Wednesday night.

'Knight' wins 5 People's Choice Awards

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:49:49 -0500

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- "The Dark Knight" won five People's Choice Awards, including the prizes for favorite movie and favorite action movie, in Los Angeles Wednesday night.

COL BKB: N. Carolina 108, Charleston 70

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:47:33 -0500

CHALEP HILL, N.C., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Tyler Hansbrough delivered 24 points Wednesday and North Carolina rebounded from its first loss of the season by downing the College of Charleston 108-70.

NBA: Philadelphia 110, Milwaukee 105

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:45:32 -0500

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Andre Miller hit a key three-pointer in the final minute Wednesday and totaled 28 points, leading Philadelphia to a 110-105 win over Milwaukee.

COL BKB: Marquette 81, Rutgers 76

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:44:18 -0500

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Lazar Hayward and Jerel McNeal combined to make eight free throws in the final 34 seconds Wednesday, lifting No. 15 Marquette past Rutgers 81-76.

NBA: Minnesota 129, Oklahoma City 87

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:43:27 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Randy Foye equaled the highest point total of his three-year career Wednesday to send Minnesota storming past Oklahoma City 129-87.

Sudden veer took jetliner into field

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:39:23 -0500

DENVER, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A jetliner that roared into a field on takeoff in Denver last month veered suddenly off the runway despite the pilot's efforts, a report issued Wednesday said.

NHL: Montreal 6, N.Y. Rangers 3

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:09:28 -0500

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Robert Lang scored three of Montreal's four third-period goals Wednesday, lifting the Canadiens to a 6-3 decision over the New York Rangers.

Thousands evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:07:23 -0500

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Two wildfires whipped by winds approaching 75 mph Wednesday forced the evacuation of more than 11,000 homes near Boulder, Colo., authorities said.

UPI NewsTrack Sports

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Oklahoma vs. Florida for national crown ... Mangini named coach of Cleveland Browns ... Ottawa's Ruutu suspended for alleged bite ... Giambi gets 1-year deal with Athletics ... Sports news from United Press International.

Critics: Mine plan could affect caribou

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:59:43 -0500

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A proposed gravel mine in Alaska would disrupt a caribou migration route and local subsistence hunting, critics say.

Expert says Senate likely to seat Burris

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:58:24 -0500

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate leaders have little choice but to accept the pick by Illinois' embattled governor for President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat, an expert says.