NEWS
December 17, 2005
NATIONAL Bush move a first, analysts say President Bush is exerting a wholly unprecedented, but perhaps legally defensible, use of executive power in authorizing domestic spying without a court-approved warrant, several national security analysts said. pg 1a WORLD Hamas wins sweeping victories The Islamic militant group Hamas won sweeping victories in local elections in some of the West Bank's largest cities, according to preliminary results released yesterday. The vote was a considerable blow to Fatah, which has fractured since the death of Yasser Arafat.
SPORTS
By Lem Satterfield and Lem Satterfield,SUN STAFF | September 3, 2002
This year's public school state football championships, slated for Nov. 29-30, will not be played at the University of Maryland because of a scheduling conflict. The Terps play host to Wake Forest on Nov. 30. "It was just one of those things that sort of fell through the cracks," said Ned Sparks, state association executive secretary. "They [Maryland's athletic department] apologized profusely for not letting us know earlier, and we didn't anticipate them going that late into the season."
ENTERTAINMENT
By Brian Lowry and Brian Lowry,SPECIAL TO THE SUN | March 2, 2003
Rob Lowe's West Wing character became so scarce this season the actor finally distributed a milk carton with his picture on it, instructing anyone who sees Sam Seaborn to contact his manager. Wednesday, Seaborn left Washington for good. The mini-drama behind Lowe's exit, cobbled together through conversations with those who know the history, is the story of a wild ride on the prime-time roller coaster. Four years in the making, it involves a show with dubious commercial prospects becoming a major hit, a cameo role becoming its centerpiece, and a recognizable star soon to become a memory.
NEWS
By Roch Eric Kubatko and Roch Eric Kubatko,Staff writer | September 1, 1991
Dave Rigot is tired of the stereotypes."Everybody keeps saying Glen Burnie is a ball-control team. We throw the football all over theplace," said the 15-year coach, trying to relax in his office after rain had shortened a morning practice."
NEWS
March 30, 1992
Edward John Spencer, 68, the 8th Earl Spencer and father of Princess Diana, died yesterday of a heart attack in a London hospital. Earl Spencer had been suffering from pneumonia. Princess Diana and her husband, Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, were in Austria with their two sons on a skiing vacation when the death was announced.
NEWS
June 20, 2004
On June 16, 2004, JOHN M. SPENCER, SR., of Millville, DE, formerly of Towson, MD; beloved husband of Mary W. "Nan" Spencer; devoted father of John M. Spencer, Jr. and William C. Spencer; loving grandfather of three. Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. Dupont Highway, Georgetown, DE, 19947. Arrangements by Hastings Funeral Home, Selbyville, DE.