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Tribe-backed committee announces intent to raise unlimited campaign cashFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:10AMChase Davis An independent-expenditure group backed by California Native American tribes filed a letter with the Federal Election Commission this week announcing its intent to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money supporting candidates in California congressional races. The group, known as Californians for Fiscally Responsible Leadership, was apparently the first committee in the country to ...

Podcast: Waiting To ExhaleFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:10AMThere are a lot of folks holding their breath these days, just waiting for that new budget deal. Um, don't. On this week's Capital Notes Podcast (yes, we're back), we check in on the not-so-speedy budget negotiations and the many swirling rumors and strategies. Capitol Weekly's Anthony York and I also check the race for [...]

ESPN.com removes article on James in Las VegasFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMNEW YORK — ESPN.com removed an article chronicling Lebron James’ activities during a weekend in Las Vegas. ... - By RONALD BLUm the associated press

Archers take aim in Darrington at national tourneyFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMDARRINGTON -- Dan Croft picked up an arrow with fluorescent-green fletches, nocked it into his bow, and after taking careful aim, let it whizz into a target dozens of yards away.

Snowy White tries to regain skate mojoFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMLOS ANGELES -- Shaun White has come down from the mountain. Injuries and the Olympics put his skateboarding career on hold for nearly two years and made it seem as though the snowboarding slopes were the lone pursuit for the Flying Tomato, a man who has always considered himself a two-sport athlete.

Snowy White tries to regain skate mojo at X GamesFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMLOS ANGELES (AP) Shaun White has come down from the mountain. ... - By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press Writer

Belichick wants Pats to focus on presentFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMFOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Ty Warren was stunned when he saw the bare spots where pictures of former Patriots stars once hung. He and his teammates wondered what was going on.

Belichick back to his old tricksFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMFriday July 30, 2010 The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Ty Warren was stunned when he saw the bare spots where pictures of former Patriots stars once hung. He and his teammates wondered what was going on. Just another motivational ploy by coach Bill Belichick. Belichick had those pictures and those of current players removed.

NFL relaxes strict rules on crowd noise this seasonFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMThe NFL is relaxing its strict rules on crowd noise for the new season as part of an initiative to improve the in-stadium experience for millions of fans, says chief marketing officer Mark Waller.