Washington Post

USC wins shootout but defense is full of holesLos Angeles TimesMatt Barkley throws five TD passes and Marc Tyler looks good in Lane Kiffin's debut. But tackling is a problem as Hawaii outgains the Trojans. USC quarterback Matt Barkley celebrates with offensive lineman Butch Lewis after completing his fifth …USC Handles Hawaii as Matt [...]

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Utes' defense keeps Lewis in checkSalt Lake TribuneUtah's defense and Pittsburgh's inability to attack with balance made Dion Lewis look like an ordinary running back — not a Heisman Trophy candidate — on Thursday night. Lewis, the Panthers' undisputed star, was limited to 75 yards on 25 …At Utah, Perfection the New StandardFanHouseUtah [...]

ABC News

Quick Link Question Mark? Alabama opens title defense without Heisman winnerSportingNews.comMark Ingram, the 2009 Heisman winner, will miss Alabama's opener — at least. The Tide will have to figure out a way to make up for the star back's absence. Question Mark? Alabama opens title defense without Heisman winner The first obstacle in …Heisman [...]

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Paris Hilton Cocaine Defense Has "Big Problems"CBS News(CBS) Paris Hilton may be heading back to jail. She is facing felony charges after police found nearly a gram of cocaine in her purse Friday night in Las Vegas. Now the hotel heiress is reportedly changing her story and saying she may have been set-up. …Paris Hilton [...]

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PBT: Team USA defense looking good, so farmsnbc.comThe USA came out and overwhelmed Slovenia down at the start, shutting them down and converting the misses into easy buckets the other way. It was 12-2 USA before Slovenia had laced up their shoes. …US wins with talent, not effortFOXSports.comEric Gordon: Team USA is really getting it [...]

Globe and Mail

Paris Hilton uses the 'it wasn't mine' defense after being hit with cocaine …New York Daily NewsParis Hilton is using the "it wasn't mine" defense after she was busted with cocaine late Friday night on the Las Vegas strip.Paris Hilton arrested on cocaine chargeSifyParis Hilton Arrested on Cocaine Charge: ReportABC NewsAP Top News [...]

ABC News

In Defense of MarriageNew York TimesOn Wednesday, unless there is an order from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, gay and lesbian couples in California once again will …Brown urges speedy return to gay marriagesThe Associated PressWhy California gay marriage ruling may not head to US Supreme CourtChristian Science MonitorWhat [...]

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Steven Slater: The DefenseHuffington Post (blog)I guess I just wasn't as appalled as I was supposed to be when I heard about the headline-grabbing antics of Steven Slater. After an altercation with a …Steven Slater ponders next move as JetBlue flight attendant basks in glow of …New York Daily NewsAnxiety Over Lost Luggage Fuels [...]

New York Daily News

Gates proposes cutting Joint Forces command from defense budgetCNN (blog)Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced some far-reaching proposals Monday for restructuring the massive budget at his agency, including getting rid of the …US Defense Department To Close Major Command, Slash SpendingRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyPentagon's 'endless money' era endsFinancial TimesGates Announces Defense Cuts, Allocates Funds to Priority [...]

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US Defense Department To Close Major Command, Slash SpendingRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyBy RFE/RL WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has announced major spending cuts within the Department of Defense in an attempt to bow to the …Pentagon's 'endless money' era endsFinancial TimesGates Announces Defense Cuts, Allocates Funds to Priority NeedsVoice of AmericaPentagon to Close Va. Military Command, [...]