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Noodle Bull (and other food news)

Bullish: We stopped by Noodle Bull, the Taiwanese noodle joint in the new Mansion building on the corner of Fumin Lu and Changle Lu, for lunch last week. The decor was sleek and simple and the food was well presented and...

Former Sacramentan tastes restaurant success in China

BEIJING – Alan Wong remembers the day back in 2000 when his father hit him up with that annoying question about his lack of gumption in finding a career. Alan Wong, in his flagship Hatsune restaurant in Beijing, is one of the...

Former judge, UI basketball star Fred Green dies at 84

Long after his days as one of Urbana High's greatest athletes and an Illini star, Fred Green stood tall and achieved heroic status as an appellate judge and civic leader. A Republican stalwart, he was considered the fairest of...

Senate race understated

As he seeks a third term in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Tim Johnson insists the physical limitations have not hampered his ability to serve, saying, "Last year was my best year ever representing South Dakota."

Why China sits on sidelines of financial unrest

China sits on a huge pile of money, and its policymakers crave global assets. So why doesn't China spend a little and save the world from global financial meltdown? Economists give a number of reasons why China prefers to sit...

Discovery Bridge Opens In Yankton

There is a new way to get across the Missouri River at Yankton starting today. The $23 million Discovery Bridge is now open for traffic after a dedication this morning. Senator John Thune, Senator Tim Johnson, Representative...

Challenger counts on methodical style to win

Following a lifelong strategy of pursuing goals with long-range plans and exerting discipline to follow through, Joel Dykstra sees his path to defeating incumbent Sen. Tim Johnson as unambiguous as a mathematical equation.

Olympian offense outruns, outscores rival San Ysidro

San Ysidro High was a chilling setting last night. The fog rolled in and the wind was cold, but that paled in comparison to the unnerving defensive line play. With the teams combining for 831 yards of rushing offense, Olympian...

China sits out global crisis, focusing on own growth (McClatchy Newspapers)

By Tim Johnson, McClatchy Newspapers Fri Oct 10, 4:30 PM ET BEIJING — China sits on a huge pile of money, and its policymakers crave global assets. Economists give a number of reasons why China prefers to sit on the sidelines...

BMI, SESAC Celebrate Jimmy Wayne, Writers of "Do You Believe Me Now"

Jimmy Wayne marveled aloud as he sauntered into a Music Row conference room packed with reporters. The media had gathered at BMI headquarters in Nashville on Thursday (Oct. 9) to question Wayne on his first chart-topper, "Do...

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