Casey Frank

Christian Science MonitorSenate leader pushes online gamblingDubuque Telegraph HeraldUnder his proposal, that new division would make Illinois the first state to jump into the world of online gambling. "The state could organize the first major poker pool, garner worldwide popularity, and position itself as a 'hub' for multi-state and ...Illinois Senate president champions online gamblingPeoria Journal StarStates should fold on Internet gamblingChristian Science MonitorSenate leader wants...Read Full Story

AFP3 American students killed in New Zealand crashDubuque Telegraph HeraldPolice officers examine the scene of a minivan crash near Turangi, New Zealand, on Saturday. Three Boston University students who were studying in New Zealand were killed when their minivan crashed. WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Three Boston University ...Boston U community mourns loss of 3 classmatesThe Associated Press3 Boston U. Students Killed in New Zealand CrashWashington PostStudent deaths hit BU's campus hardBoston...Read Full Story

The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and HeadlinesMaking a change for the environmentDubuque Telegraph HeraldThe babies were amazingly good considering the circumstances -- they were laying on tables, surrounded by their peers, being stared at by a crowd of adults, while their diapers were changed. Most smiled and chortled or stared wide-eyed at the noisy ...Local Families Shoot for World RecordPatch.com257 Denver babies at Earth Day diaper-changing that aims for world recordDenver...Read Full Story

ESPNNBA roundup: Heat earn playoff bidDubuque Telegraph HeraldMiami Heat forward LeBron James (6) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams, center, and Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in Miami.UPDATE 1-NBA-James leads Heat into playoffs, Spurs crush ThunderChicago TribuneLeBron James scores 41 in Heat's victoryLos Angeles TimesMiami clinches playoffsBoston.comESPN -USA TODAY -New York...Read Full Story

Fox11online.com Arizona inmate arrested after refusing to leave lockup Dubuque Telegraph Herald FLAGSTAFF , Ariz . — Most people can’t wait to leave jail, but one northern Arizona inmate has been charged with trespassing after refusing to leave the Coconino County lockup. Coconino County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Gerry Blair said Martin Batieni … Inmate arrested…for refusing to leave Ariz . jail CBS News US inmate arrested for refusing to leave lockup Deccan Chronicle all 21 news articles...Read Full Story

[Justin Elie, Cover photo of sheet music for Nostalgie]"Pianist's love of Haitian classical music comes to the forefront with the concerto, 'Tropical Fantasy"™Sandye Voight is a staff writer for www.thonline.com, the Internet presence of The Dubuque Telegraph Herald, which has kindly granted our request for access to excerpts from this story. The article is highly relevant to the mission of AfriClassical.com, where the Haitian composer Justin Elie is featured and his Works are compiled by our...Read Full Story

Ask the TH: Arboretum seeks donations for wedding photos – Dubuque Telegraph Herald Ask the TH: Arboretum seeks donations for wedding photosDubuque Telegraph HeraldQuestion: I'm told that wedding parties wanting to have photos taken at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens must pay a $50 fee. … Source: news.google.com Sept. 11 weddings bring joy to somber date – Buffalo News Buffalo News Sept. 11 weddings bring joy to somber dateBuffalo News11 as a possible wedding date kept...Read Full Story

Boston.comCollege football preview capsulesDubuque Telegraph HeraldWhat's at stake -- LSU is trying to lock up its spot in the BCS championship game, though the Tigers still might get it even with a loss to Georgia since they are the last unbeaten team from a major conference and have already defeated three of the top ...Championship Saturday storylinesSI.comDrew Sharp: All college football title games aren't created equalDetroit Free PressSEC helped to create beast; now, it's eating SEC...Read Full Story

NFL: No room for Minnesota to punt on Vikings stadiumDubuque Telegraph HeraldThe state legislature is scheduled to vote Monday on a $1 billion Vikings stadium bill. ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Zellers could have been speaking for many of his fellow lawmakers when he struggled to describe his position on a $1 ...Read Full Story

Boston.com College football preview capsules Dubuque Telegraph Herald What's at stake — LSU is trying to lock up its spot in the BCS championship game, though the Tigers still might get it even with a loss to Georgia since they are the last unbeaten team from a major conference and have already defeated three of the top … Championship Saturday storylines SI.com Drew Sharp: All college football title games aren't created equal Detroit Free Press SEC championship: 2 teams with nothing to lose...Read Full Story