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News and Features for Rio Rancho, New Mexico Mark French’s victory in the fifth New Mexico Open at Tenpins & More Sunday afternoon may have been pre-ordained. The Californian southpaw rolled the tournament’s only perfect game, which helped put him in fourth place in the 119-bowler field after 13 games. Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church opens its new doors in Iva Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church members dedicated their new - and bigger - church building on Sunday at 1020 Sexton Gin. Road in Iva. New York Mets fall to Astros, 6-4, in 10 innings NEW YORK -- The Mets may have the best starting rotation in the National League, but their bullpen remains an issue that simply will not go away. Carol James Drolet signs copies of new book in Americus Author Carol James Drolet was in Americus Sunday, signing copies of her new book, "My White Cocoon." Read more in Tuesday's edition of the Americus Times-Recorder. Teachers Get Ready For Student In Brand New School Sorry kids..summer vacation is now officially over! First thing Monday morning students will wake up and begin the new school year. And for some that will mean in a brand, new school. Tropicana seeks new sale for Indiana casino Tropicana Entertainment, LLC, filed a motion in U.S. bankruptcy court to seek a better sale price for its Indiana casino, the same day two unions voted in favor of a new contract for 750 workers at the company's Las Vegas Strip property. Schools in Washington area ready for new year WASHINGTON - School systems across the Washington region say they're ready to kick off the new academic year as they open their doors this week. District of Columbia schools start classes on Monday. Schools in Washington area ready for new year Associated Press - August 24, 2008 7:35 PM ET WASHINGTON - School systems across the Washington region say they're ready to kick off the new academic year as they open their doors this... Hawaii Beats Mexico To Win Little League WS Hawaii's mini-mashers got a little help from Mexico's miscues to win a fourth straight Little League World Series title for the United States. Tanner Tokunaga smacked two homers and Iolana Akau added a solo blast as the boys from Waipahu, Hawaii, defeated Matamoros, Mexico, 12-3, Sunday to take the biggest prize in youth sports Hawaii defeats Mexico to win Little League title SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Hawaii has won the Little League World Series, the fourth straight championship for the United States. Tanner Tokunaga and Iolana Akau homered Sunday to lead the pint-sized players from Waipahu, Hawaii, in a 12-3 win over Matamoros, Mexico, for the title. Missing man's car found in central Qld The search for a missing New South Wales man has turned to Rockhampton, after the discovery of a car in the central Queensland city over the weekend. ICC postpones Champions Trophy in Pakistan The eight-team tournament was scheduled to take place in Pakistan from September 12-28, but South Africa had already pulled out on Friday because of security fears. England, Australia and New Zealand had also expressed doubts about playing in Pakistan at the present time. Global warming time bomb trapped in Arctic soil -- study PARIS -- Climate change could release unexpectedly huge stores of carbon dioxide from Arctic soils, which would in turn fuel a vicious circle of global warming, a new study warned Sunday. New Zealand amateur Lee upstages Tiger NEW YORK Reuters - New Zealand teenager Danny Lee eclipsed Tiger Woods as the youngest U.S. amateur champion by beating American Drew Kittleson 5&4 in Sunday's final at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Colts open roof in pregame ceremony The Indianapolis Colts started their first game in their new $720 million home in open air. Just before Sunday night's preseason game the retractable roof over Lucas Oil Stadium was opened. Radio host in Pink over singer WHEN singing superstar Pink comes to Melbourne in November, radio host Ed Kavalee will be doing his best to build on their new friendship. 8:33 p.m.: Colts open roof in pregame ceremony INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have started their first game in their new $720 million home in open air. Federer in upbeat mood NEW YORK: Roger Federer, shorn of the favourite’s tag for the first time in four years, said being a relative underdog could inspire him to victory at the US Open. |


