GUMBALL 3000 Cross-Country Rally News, May 26, 2012

David Hasselhoff kick-starts the Gumball 3000 Telegraph.co.uk For the 14th year in a row car enthusiasts are joining together for the Gumball 3000 road race, to drive from New York City to Los Angeles, California, in six days. Drivers will stop in various cities including Niagara Falls, racing capital... See all stories on this topic »

Friends mourn photographer, 101, killed by driver, 91, in Burbank Los Angeles Times Otto Jensen, shown in 2008, moved to Burbank from New Yorkin 1940. He worked with Hollywood stars and sports celebrities over the years. (City of Burbank) By Maria Hsin, Los AngelesTimes Those who knew Otto Jensen — the 101-year-old photographer who ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

MLS Salaries: a Bigger Pot, but Still Half Full New York Times (blog) Juninho, a rising star with the Los Angeles Galaxy, will make $65625 this year – about what a New York City hotel bartender makes. Even David Beckham, the face of MLS and an international superstar, earns $4 million a year in guaranteed compensation ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times (blog)

The 2012 Gumball 3000 Cross-Country Rally Is Underway BlackBook Magazine By Victor Ozols May 25, 2012 The 2012 Gumball 3000, a road rally in which a bunch of outrageous people drive a bunch of crazy fast cars from New Yorkto Los Angeles, is now underway. The drivers took off from Times Square at noon today, and are now on ... See all stories on this topic »

Angels-Mariners Preview Yahoo! Sports By MATT BECKER | AP – 6 hours ago Although the Los Angeles Angels are suddenly rolling, they haven't had to face particularly tough starting pitching during their four-game run. That will change Saturday as they try to extend their longest winning ... See all stories on this topic »

Facebook's stock debut shows not all investors are equal Bangor Daily News By Andrew Tangel, Los Angeles Times NEW YORK — Facebook Inc.'s bungled stock-market debut made it clear that big money still rules Wall Street. But this time, the small money got a look at how Wall Street really works — and that could spell trouble ... See all stories on this topic »

David Hasselhoff revs up for Gumball 3000 Houston Chronicle (blog) The actor, rapper Eve and Welsh prankster Matthew Pritchard, star of British TV series Dirty Sanchez, are among a number of famous faces taking part in the 3000-mile race from New York toLos Angeles, which will see 120 drivers speed across America by ... See all stories on this topic » Houston Chronicle (blog)

Cheaper gas spurs more travelers this Memorial Day Atlanta Journal Constitution AP NEW YORK — More Americans will hit the road this holiday weekend than a year ago. And they'll have a bit more money to spend thanks to lower gas prices. FILE - In this May 28, 2010 file photo, the rush hour commute starts in early afternoon and ... See all stories on this topic » Atlanta Journal Constitution

More travelers to hit the road on holiday Victoria Advocate The rush hour commute starts in early afternoon as seen on May 28, 2010 as traffic is jammed in both directions on Interstate 405 in Los Angeles as commuters and vacationers hit the road.NEW YORK (AP) - More Americans will hit the road this holiday... See all stories on this topic » Victoria Advocate

Indy 500 wide open as Penske tries to go 5-0 KFMB News 8 One mistake in the field proved to be too much for the struggling Oakland Athletics hitters to overcome against the powerful New York Yankees. One mistake in the field proved to be too much for the struggling Oakland Athletics hitters to overcome ... See all stories on this topic »

Kanaan hoping 11th Indy start finally brings luck KFMB News 8 One mistake in the field proved to be too much for the struggling Oakland Athletics hitters to overcome against the powerful New York Yankees. One mistake in the field proved to be too much for the struggling Oakland Athletics hitters to overcome ... See all stories on this topic »

Devils beat Rangers in OT, go to Final Tucson Citizen They now have a date with the Los Angeles Kings in the best-of-seven league championship series that starts Wednesday in Newark (8 pm ET, NBC). “It feels surreal,” said New Jersey defenseman Bryce Salvador. Just as in 2003, goalie Martin Brodeur is the ... See all stories on this topic »

Typical CEO made $9.6M last year, study finds Detroit Free Press Robert Iger arrives at the 22nd Annual A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival sponsored by Disney at Wadsworth Theater in Los Angeles on June 12, 2011. Iger is one of the top 10 highest-paid CEOs at publicly held companies in America last year, ... See all stories on this topic »

Devils beat Rangers 3-2 in OT, head to Finals Indianapolis Star The Devils, winning the Eastern Conference final in six games, now have a date with the Los Angeles Kings in the league championship series, starting Wednesday in New Jersey. The Kings are making their first Finals appearance in 1993, and the franchise ... See all stories on this topic »

More hit road for holiday HeraldNet ... on the Westside of Los Angeles on May 28, 2010. Associated Press Memorial Day holiday travelers line up to go through security before boarding their flights at Orlando International Airport on Friday in Orlando, Fla. NEW YORK -- More Americans will ... See all stories on this topic »

Quiet Revolution's old dreams fuel Quebec protests KTVN Provincial Public Safety Minister Robert Dutil said Quebec cities are simply joining others that already have tough rules for organizing protests, includingLos Angeles and New York. "Law 78" has inspired a particularly cacophonous form of protest: ... See all stories on this topic »

Gas prices down for holiday weekend; oil near low for the year Knoxville News Sentinel By News Sentinel staff FILE - In this May 28, 2010 file photo, the rush hour commute starts in early afternoon and with greater intensity as traffic is jammed in both directions on Interstate 405 on the Westside of Los Angelesas commuters and ... See all stories on this topic »

League's meltdown gives Angels 6-4 win over M's KTVN More >> The man accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in one of New YorkCity's most notorious missing child cases has been examined by psychologists. Police say Pedro Hernandez was taken to Bellevue HospitalMore >> Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News ... See all stories on this topic »

Chavez returns to Oakland with Yankees MLB.com He was on the disabled list when the Yankees visited Oakland last season, his first in New York. "I spent a long time here, met a lot of good people here," Chavez said. "I felt like we just fell short of what we wanted to accomplish here. See all stories on this topic »

Devils make Cup finals after 3-2 win over Rangers KTVN More >> The man accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in one of New YorkCity's most notorious missing child cases has been examined by psychologists. Police say Pedro Hernandez was taken to Bellevue HospitalMore >> Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News ... See all stories on this topic »

Indians fall flat in 9-3 loss to White Sox KFVS One mistake in the field proved to be too much for the struggling Oakland Athletics hitters to overcome against the powerful New York Yankees. One mistake in the field proved to be too much for the struggling Oakland Athletics hitters to overcome ... See all stories on this topic »

Average Concert Ticket Prices: 1981-2005... Digital Music News In the long-running battle that ultimately consolidated markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Boston and Denver into one suit, Phillips pointed to consumer damages of $21 million in Denver, and $71 million in Los Angeles. See all stories on this topic »

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Devils make Cup finals after ... KTVN After beating Florida, Philadelphia and their biggest rivals, the Rangers, only the Los Angeles Kings stand in the way of a fourth Cup for New Jersey. This series win came against the Devils' most intense rival, and it was that much sweeter. See all stories on this topic »

Kershaw, Dodgers lose 3-1 to Astros' Harrell KTVN More >> The man accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in one of New YorkCity's most notorious missing child cases has been examined by psychologists. Police say Pedro Hernandez was taken to Bellevue HospitalMore >> Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News ... See all stories on this topic »

Devils drop Rangers in OT London Free Press It took a 3-2 overtime thriller over the New York Rangers Friday night at the Prudential Center to polish the Rangers in six games. Rookie Adam Henrique's goal 1:03 into overtime sent the Devils on a date with the Western Conference champion Los ... See all stories on this topic »

Devils beat Rangers in overtime, advance to Stanley Cup final Globe and Mail Before the New Jersey Devils could prepare to meet the Los Angeles Kings in that final, decisive round, however, they had to dispose of these resilient New York Rangers, a team of less talent, much-less entertainment value but equal determination. See all stories on this topic » Globe and Mail

Finding dark music in Max Payne's world Los Angeles Times (Ricardo DeAratanha, Los Angeles Times / May 14, 2012) By Jessica Gelt,Los Angeles Times "This is music for shootin' people in the face," jokes Jake Duzsik, lead singer of the experimental LA-based rock band Health as he listens to the single "Tears," ... See all stories on this topic »

Ex-LA County appraiser pleads not guilty KTVN More >> The man accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in one of New YorkCity's most notorious missing child cases has been examined by psychologists. Police say Pedro Hernandez was taken to Bellevue HospitalMore >> Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News ... See all stories on this topic »

Cruz puts charge in Texas win Boston.com Mets 6, Padres 1 - Dillon Gee struck out a career-high nine and doubled and scored the go-ahead run to lead New York over visiting San Diego. Gee (4-3) allowed one run and four hits in seven innings. Pirates 1, Cubs 0 - AJ Burnett and four relievers ... See all stories on this topic »

Round 4 of Five-Race 2012 SCORE Desert Series to be Held June 1-3 in Ensenada ... WhoWon.com by Dominic Clark LOS ANGELES -- Leading over 275 race vehicles into the Mexican desert during next weekend's 44th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert race will be a near-record 40 majestic SCORE Trophy Trucks, the marquee SCORE racing division--the ... See all stories on this topic »

Notable deaths around nation, world as of May 27, 2012 OregonLive.com (blog) Harold "Hal" Jackson, late 90s, of New York, the first African-American voice on network radio, died May 23. He worked in Washington, DC, and later New York, announcing play-by-play sports and hosting music and conversation shows. See all stories on this topic » OregonLive.com (blog)

Jockey injured at Los Alamitos Race Course KTVN More >> The man accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in one of New YorkCity's most notorious missing child cases has been examined by psychologists. Police say Pedro Hernandez was taken to Bellevue HospitalMore >> Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News ... See all stories on this topic »

Testing the Technology-Laden Caddy MSN Autos (blog) Based in Los Angeles, his work has appeared in publications including TheNew York Times, Esquire, Popular Science, Men's Journal and Ralph Lauren RL Magazine. Clifford Atiyeh has spent his entire life driving and riding in cars he doesn't own. See all stories on this topic »

Knicks give coach Mike Woodson multiyear extension KTVN More >> The man accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in one of New YorkCity's most notorious missing child cases has been examined by psychologists. Police say Pedro Hernandez was taken to Bellevue HospitalMore >> Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News ... See all stories on this topic »

Has the alphabet murderer finally been caught? The Guardian No one dares put a figure on the total number of victims, but Naso is under suspicion for a series of killings from California to New York and Florida as the police believe they have stumbled on a killer who operated so far and wide and over so many ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

John Slattery Talks Roger Sterling's 'Mad Men' Tripping Scene (VIDEO) Huffington Post Those cigarettes they're constantly smoking aren't real: they're herbal cigarettes, which they use because it's illegal to smoke inside in Los Angeles, where the show is filmed. Slattery quipped that they smell like a “combination of weed and ... See all stories on this topic »

Chinese parents fly to US for graduation galas China Daily By Chen Jia in New York ( China Daily) Zhang Jianlin displayed pride in two things on his first trip to the United States - as a father preparing for his daughter's graduation from two of the world's most distinguished universities, and as a master of ... See all stories on this topic »

Ex-sheriff's sergeant gets 9 years for sex assault KTVN More >> The man accused of murdering a 6-year-old boy in one of New YorkCity's most notorious missing child cases has been examined by psychologists. Police say Pedro Hernandez was taken to Bellevue HospitalMore >> Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News ... See all stories on this topic »

Be careful! Study shows top 10 most dangerous states to drive in Daily Mail Although Los Angeles is known for its terrible congestion, it came in second place. It was barely defeated by Honolulu asdrivers wasted about 56 minutes moving through the popular California city. Major cities like New York, Washington, DC, ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Memorial Day weekend traffic jam fodder: Houston traffic is actually getting ... CultureMap Houston So what are the worst cities for driving? Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. In Hawaii's capital a quarter of the time spentdriving is waiting in traffic, but hey, at least the views are good. The study also ranked the worst road ... See all stories on this topic »

More travelers to hit the road this Memorial Day Lake County News Sun AP May 25, 2012 6:40PM FILE - In this May 28, 2010 file photo, the rush hour commute starts in early afternoon and with greater intensity as traffic is jammed in both directions on Interstate 405 on the Westside of Los Angelesas commuters and ... See all stories on this topic »

MLB roundup: Cruz has grand slam, eight RBI in Rangers win Daily Herald ... help New York to its seventh straight win in Oakland. • ANGELS 6, MARINERS 4: At Seattle, pinch-hitter Howie Kendrick broke a tie in the top of the ninth inning with a two-run single off Seattle closer Brandon League, andLos Angeles rallied from a ... See all stories on this topic »

Nation + world: Bengals sign Wisconsin guard Kevin Zeitler Detroit Free Press David Beckham is no longer Major League Soccer's highest-paid player after his salary was cut nearly 40% in his new contract with the Los AngelesGalaxy. The former England captain has a base salary of $3 million this year and guaranteed compensation ... See all stories on this topic »

UBM Canon and MD+DI Proudly Announce 25 Innovative Products as Winners of the ... MarketWatch (press release) Entry submitted by WCG (New York, NY). BRONZE WINNER - The Freedom portable driver, manufactured and submitted by SynCardia Systems Inc. (Tucson, AZ). Supply and design credit to Bimba Manufacturing (University Park, IL), Origin Product Development ... See all stories on this topic »

Los Angeles Lives by Car, but Learns to ... - The New York Times LOS ANGELES — It was a warm April morning in downtown Los Angeles, and there was not a car on the road. For five hours, the streets were commandeered ... www.nytimes.com/.../in-los-angeles-drivers-and-bicyclists-lear...

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