Apr 5, 2012 | The Kansas City Star
Berlusconi ally quits in corruption scandal
An official of Italy's anti-immigrant Northern League party says Silvio Berlusconi's longtime political ally has quit as party chief amid a widening corruption scandal.Umberto Bossi, the League's founder and firebrand populist, quit the top post of party secretary during a summit in Milan on Thursday, according to Matteo Salvini told Radio Padania, ... (more)
Bob Fortus' Fair Grounds forecast for Friday, March 25
CHOICES: 1. The Bosser. 2. Calmed. 3. Debris. FORTUS FORECAST: The Bosser, who was edged in a starter allowance/optional claiming race in her last start, is well placed against $15,000 Louisiana-breds. Calmed drops to her lowest level.
1 dead, several injured after various Saturday car crashes
Saturday proved to be a dangerous day on Missouri roads as several crashes resulted in the death of one woman and numerous others sent to the hospital.
Spacek's favorite tracks of 2010
As I sort through this year's releases, trying to figure out what the hell I'm picking for the Village Voice's Pazz & Jop Poll , there are a good number of tracks that keep popping up in my mind.