Stories for November 6, 2010

Veterans Parade strikes chord for all

Marchers, spectators enjoy day of solemnity and joy

It was a rain-free spectacle of red, white and blue — and respect — on Saturday as Vancouver’s 24th annual Veterans Parade wound through the Fort Vancouver National Site. Cheers, salutes and a steady refrain of “Thank you” resonated as proud soldiers, eager young scouts and booming bands marched the golden-leafed maple lane of Officers Row and looped around to the Pearson Air Museum.

5 injured in head-on crash near Woodland

One driver allegedly failed to yield the right of way

A head-on collision on state Highway 503 about three miles east of Woodland sent four occupants of one vehicle to a Vancouver hospital Saturday and left the driver of a second vehicle with minor injuries. The wreck occurred just after 1:30 p.m. at Little Kalama River Road, the Washington State Patrol said.

Blazer Report: Marks gives Blazers another option

Sean Marks worked out with the Blazers alongside four other prospects Friday, played well, and was offered a year-long contract shortly after.

Defensive stops lead Portland to victory

Blazers take their frustration out on the Raptors

When the Blazers led Toronto by 13 in the third quarter Saturday, the feeling was “no way.” Regardless of the occasional Raptors scoring binge, Portland was never going to relinquish control.

Back to state for Skyview

Storm fend off Todd Beamer in state preliminary playoff

The Storm jumped out to an early lead, then survived a Titanic effort by quarterback T.J. Esekielu to beat Todd Beamer High of Federal Way 42-33.

Fear of volcanic ash cancels flights to Jakarta

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia (AP) -- Three Malaysian air force planes are going to Indonesia to pick up hundreds of citizens stranded by the eruption of Mount Merapi.

USC holds off Arizona State in wild 34-33 win

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Torin Harris returned a blocked extra point to score two points for USC with 6:59 to play, and Joe Houston made a 29-yard field goal with 3:06 left in Southern California's wild 34-33 victory over Arizona State on Saturday night.

Israel to quit northern sector of Lebanese village

JERUSALEM (AP) -- An Israeli government official says his country plans to withdraw from the northern sector of a disputed Lebanese village.

San Diego State defeats Colorado State 24-19

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Ronnie Hillman rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown and surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark as San Diego State defeated Colorado State 24-19 on Saturday night.

Marleau scores 2, leads Sharks over Lightning 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Patrick Marleau ended San Jose's long scoring drought with two first-period goals, and the Sharks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.

Gays in Spain stage "kiss-in" as pope drives by

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- About 200 people have staged a gay "kiss-in" as Pope Benedict XVI drove by to protest his visit to Spain and his policies on homosexuality, condom use and other issues.

Greek partial results show ruling Socialists ahead

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Official projections show Greece's governing Socialists will win eight of 13 regional races, easing fears that the prime minister will call early general elections.

Ring man: Boxer pops question after losing fight

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Call him the ring man.

Fla. International beats La.-Monroe 42-35 in 2OT

MIAMI (AP) -- Darriet Perry scored on a 17-yard run in the second overtime, and Florida International's defense then held Louisiana-Monroe for a 42-35 win Saturday night.

Rivers' 4 TDs leads Chargers past Texans 29-23

HOUSTON (AP) -- Philip Rivers threw four touchdown passes against the NFL's worst pass defense, and the San Diego Chargers earned their first road win of the season in beating the Houston Texans 29-23 on Sunday.

Tennessee overpowers Memphis 50-14

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Freshman quarterback Tyler Bray, starting his first game for Tennessee, threw for 325 yards and five touchdowns Saturday night to lead the Volunteers to a 50-14 victory over Memphis.

Northwestern State beats SE Louisiana 35-16

HAMMOND, La. (AP) -- Paul Harris tied a career high with four touchdown passes as Northwestern State defeated Southeastern Louisiana in Southland Conference action on Saturday night.

Mississippi runs over Louisiana-Lafayette 43-21

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- Brandon Bolden rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns as Mississippi beat Louisiana-Lafayette 43-21 on Saturday night.

Comma to the Top wins Real Quiet at Hollywood Park

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- Comma to the Top led from the gate and pulled away to win the Real Quiet Stakes on Saturday at Hollywood Park for his third straight victory.

Cal gets past Washington State, 20-13

Washington State managed a 10-7 lead at halftime thanks to a 51-yard field goal by Andrew Furney, the Cougars’ first halftime lead in a Pac-10 game since 2007.

Toews, Kane score 2 each in Chicago's SO win

ATLANTA (AP) -- Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane both scored two goals and Viktor Stalberg added the winner in a shootout to help the Chicago Blackhawks snap a two-game slide with a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night.

E. Illinois overtakes Tennessee State 31-28 in OT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Jimmy Garoppolo threw three second-half touchdown passes to Chris Wright, leading an Eastern Illinois comeback for a 31-28 overtime victory over Tennessee State on Saturday night.

Halak strong again, Blues beat Bruins in shootout

BOSTON (AP) -- Jaroslav Halak made 33 saves through overtime and two more in the shootout to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.

Wade, James, Bosh carry Heat past Nets, 101-89

MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade had 29 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat pulled away in the second half to beat the New Jersey Nets 101-89 on Saturday night.

New Mexico tops Wyoming 34-31 to end losing streak

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- James Aho kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired to lift New Mexico to a 34-31 victory over Wyoming and end a nine-game losing streak on Saturday.

Clutterbuck's goal lifts Wild, 3-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Cal Clutterbuck followed a crushing hit with the decisive goal in the third period to lift the Minnesota Wild past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night.

DePaul names court in honor of coach Doug Bruno

CHICAGO (AP) -- DePaul's Doug Bruno became the third Division I women's basketball coach to have a court named in their honor Saturday night.

Howard, Lewis lead Magic past Bobcats 91-88

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Dwight Howard had 22 points and eight rebounds, Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and the Orlando Magic withstood Charlotte's furious comeback attempt to beat the slumping Bobcats 91-88 on Saturday night.

Stephen F. Austin routs Nicholls State 48-13

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) -- Jeremy Moses threw three touchdown passes and Gralyn Crawford scored on a 99-yard kickoff return as Stephen F. Austin routed Nicholls State 48-13 on Saturday.

Bogut returns to Bucks' lineup following migraine

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Andrew Bogut has returned to the Milwaukee Bucks' lineup after missing a game because of a migraine.

Rodgers rushes for 235 yards in 38-24 Cal Poly win

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) -- Mark Rodgers ran for 235 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries as Cal Poly defeated South Dakota 38-24 Saturday.

Marshall beats UAB 31-17

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Brian Anderson threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns to lead Marshall to a 31-17 win over Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday.

Ducks overcome slow start to beat UW

LaMichael James ran for 121 yards and three scores for the Ducks, who looked out of sorts in the first quarter when they were held scoreless for the first time this season.

Boudreaux has 7 TDs as Ark.-Pine Bluff wins 49-20

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) -- Josh Boudreaux threw for 329 yards and five touchdowns and ran for two more scores as Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Mississippi Valley State 49-20 Saturday.

Sacramento State beats Portland State 28-15

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Jeff Fleming threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns and Sacramento State beat Portland State 28-15 Saturday.

North Dakota State defeats Southern Illinois 20-6

FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Derrius Colvin scored on a blocked punt in the first quarter and Jose Mohler threw a touchdown pass to lift North Dakota State past Southern Illinois 20-6 on Saturday.

Man convicted in fatal shooting in Kent

KENT, Wash. (AP) -- A King County Superior Court jury has convicted a 20-year-old Seattle man of first-degree murder in the shooting death at a fast-food restaurant in Kent.

Central Arkansas defeats Texas State 49-17

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) -- Central Arkansas rushed for six touchdowns, three of them by Terence Bobo, in a 49-17 victory against Texas State on Saturday.

California beats Washington State 20-13

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) -- Shane Vereen ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns, and up-and-down California snapped a six-game road losing streak that dated to last season with a 20-13 win over Washington State on Saturday.

Mills leads San Diego over Morehead State 34-0

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Mason Mills threw for three touchdowns and the San Diego defense forced five turnovers as the Toreros defeated Morehead State 34-0 on Saturday.

Southern Utah shuts down Dixie State 52-0

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) -- Brad Sorensen threw for 245 yards and three touchdowns as Southern Utah shut down Dixie State 52-0 on Saturday.

Massachusetts defeats Maine 39-24

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) -- Tyler Holmes became the first player in Massachusetts history to return two interceptions for touchdowns in the same game in a 39-24 win over Maine on Saturday.

Brown, Summers lead Liberty by Gardner-Webb 40-14

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) -- Mike Brown threw two touchdown passes to Chris Summers and Liberty defeated Gardner-Webb 40-14 in a Big South game Saturday.

Delaware blanks Towson 48-0

NEWARK, Del. (AP) -- Pat Devlin and Andrew Pierce had two touchdowns each and Delaware's defense shut out Towson 48-0 on Saturday.

Southern Miss beats Tulane 46-30

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Wide receiver Quentin Pierce threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Johdrick Morris to break a fourth-quarter tie and lead Southern Miss to a 46-30 Conference USA victory over Tulane on Saturday.

McNeese State beats Sam Houston State 33-28

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- Andre Anderson ran for two touchdowns and McNeese State beat Sam Houston State 33-28 Saturday.

Murray State overpowers Tennessee Tech 44-13

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) -- Mike Harris rushed for 242 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries and Murray State rolled up 504 yards total offense in overpowering Tennessee Tech 44-13 on Saturday.

DeMarco-led Old Dominion routs Savannah State 57-9

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Thomas DeMarco rushed for two touchdowns Saturday and passed for two more -- all in the first half -- as Old Dominion sent Savannah State to its 11th straight loss, 57-9.

Grambling State shuts out Concordia 35-0

GRAMBLING, La. (AP) -- Cornelius Walker and Frank Warren combined for 189 yards rushing and each scored a touchdown Saturday as Grambling State shut out Concordia College 35-0.

Northern Iowa gets past Indiana State 30-20

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) -- Tirrell Rennie rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns to lead Northern Iowa past Indiana State 30-20 on Saturday.

No. 4 TCU blasts No. 6 Utah, 47-7

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Andy Dalton passed for a career-high 355 yards and three touchdowns and No. 4 TCU looked every bit like a team worthy of busting into the BCS championship game with a 47-7 demolition of No. 6 Utah on Saturday.

Rapids beat Crew on penalty kicks to advance

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Colorado advanced to the Eastern Conference final after Brian Carroll's penalty kick at the end of the fifth round sailed over the goal, giving the Rapids the win.

Wagner beats Monmouth 31-20; Hameline wins 200th

NEW YORK (AP) -- Quarterback Nick Doscher rushed for two touchdowns and added a passing score to lead Wagner to a 31-20 win over Monmouth on Saturday, giving Seahawks coach Walt Hameline his 200th career victory.

Northern Arizona defeats Northern Colorado, 21-14

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) -- Zach Bauman ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns as Northern Arizona held off Northern Colorado 21-14 on Saturday.

Cavaliers' Jamison sits out return to Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison was inactive for the third straight game with a sore left knee on Saturday. He was ruled out of Cleveland's game against the Washington Wizards.

Bethune-Cookman holds off Hampton, 23-18

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) -- Isidore Jackson scored two touchdowns and Bethune-Cookman's defense held on for a 23-18 win over Hampton on Saturday.

Moore, No. 2 Boise St beat Hawaii 42-7

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Kellen Moore threw for 507 yards and three touchdowns and No. 2 Boise State rolled up a school-record 737 total yards in a 42-7 victory against Hawaii on Saturday.

Utah State beats New Mexico State 27-22

LOGAN, Utah (AP) -- Utah State scored 17 second-half points behind 114 rushing yards from running back Derrvin Speight and topped New Mexico State 27-22 Saturday.

Colts put WR Gonzalez on injured reserve

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts placed wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez on injured reserve Saturday because of a left knee injury.

Carr leads Tenn.-Martin over Austin Peay 28-12

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Derek Carr threw for 346 yards and two touchdowns to lead Tennessee-Martin to a 28-12 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday.

Montana State rallies in 4th for 24-10 victory

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- Denarius McGhee threw for 325 yards and a touchdown and Orenzo Davis rushed for 114 yards and two scores as Montana State kept pace atop the Big Sky with a mistake-filled 24-10 victory over Weber State on Saturday.

Dayton edges Drake 31-25 on pass with 0:01 left

DAYTON, Ohio. (AP) -- Steve Valentino hit Luke Bellman with a 37-yard touchdown pass with 1 second remaining to give Dayton a 31-25 victory over Drake on Saturday.

Bobcats' Jackson fined $50,000 for verbal abuse

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The NBA has fined Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson $50,000 for verbal abusing a referee after Friday's loss to Detroit.

Odom, Polk help Campbell rout Valparaiso 56-14

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) -- Kurt Odom and Daniel Polk each ran for three touchdowns Saturday and Campbell romped to a 56-14 Pioneer Football League victory over Valparaiso.

South Dakota State tops Missouri State 31-10

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -- Thomas O'Brien threw for 204 yards and a touchdown to help South Dakota State beat Missouri State 31-10 on Saturday.

Rep. Larsen increases margin in WA 2nd District

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Votes continue to be counted in the close race for northwest Washington state's 2nd Congressional District seat.

Rep. Larsen holds lead in WA 2nd District

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen is holding on to his lead over Republican challenger John Koster.

Seattle-area Sikhs, Hindus celebrate Diwali

BOTHELL, Wash. (AP) -- Sikhs and Hindus in the Seattle area are celebrating the holiday of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights.

VP heads to Texas for staffer's wedding

CLEBURNE, Texas (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden made an unscheduled visit to Texas on Saturday to attend a staffer's wedding.

Johnson leads Tulsa past Rice 64-27

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Damaris Johnson amassed 322 yards and scored three times as Tulsa smashed Rice 64-27 on Saturday.

Temple defeats Kent State 28-10

KENT, Ohio (AP) -- Mike Gerardi passed for 368 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as Temple handed Kent State its first home loss of the season, 28-10.

Dakota Phone springs upset in BC Dirt Mile

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Dakota Phone edged out Morning Line in a photo finish to win the $1 million Dirt Mile at the Breeders' Cup.

Western Carolina beats Furman 31-17

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Tersoo Uhaa ran for two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass as Furman defeated Western Carolina 31-17 on Saturday.

Man sentenced 4 months after Ore. shootout

BEND, Ore. (AP) -- A man who fired at police during a chase on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, then fired on the fugitive task force that tried to arrest him, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Lum sparks Lehigh to 34-17 win over Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- Chris Lum threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 64 yards as Lehigh defeated Holy Cross 34-17 on Saturday for its fifth straight win.

Georgia Southern tops Appalachian State 21-14, OT

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) -- Robert Brown scored on a 4-yard run to give Georgia Southern a 21-14 overtime win Saturday over Appalachian State, ranked No. 1 in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Little leads Georgia State past Lamar 23-17

ATLANTA (AP) -- Drew Little threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns to lead Georgia State to a 23-17 win over Lamar on Saturday, ensuring a winning record in the Panthers' inaugural season.

Smith's kickoff returns lift Yale past Brown 27-24

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Chris Smith returned two kickoffs for long touchdowns, but it was Philippe Panico's second 36-yard field goal that made the difference as Yale defeated Brown 27-24 in an Ivy League game Saturday.

76ers G Iguodala out vs Knicks, Nocioni available

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala will miss the 76ers' game Sunday against New York because of an injured right Achilles' tendon.

Ball State defeats winless Akron 37-30 in 2 OTs

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Keith Wenning threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to David Schneider in the second overtime and Joshua Howard came up with an interception to end the game as Ball State kept Akron winless with a 37-30 victory Saturday.

Wright's 4 TDs lift UC Davis to 35-16 victory

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) -- Randy Wright threw four touchdown passes -- three to Sean Creadick -- as UC Davis defeated North Dakota 35-16 Saturday.

Walley, Norfolk State hold off Morgan State 37-25

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Chris Walley passed for a career-high 305 yards and four touchdowns and set a single-game school record for completion percentage in leading Norfolk State to a 37-25 win over Morgan State on Saturday.

Center Andrew Murray activated by Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Columbus Blue Jackets center Andrew Murray has been activated off injured reserve.

Whiting leads Fordham past Bucknell 33-21

LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Darryl Whiting ran for two touchdowns and 171 yards to lead Fordham past Bucknell on Saturday.

Grays Harbor officers arrest mom, find daughters

ARTIC, Wash. (AP) -- Grays Harbor officials say a woman who allegedly has spent years on the run with her twin 14-year-old daughters has been arrested and the girls found safe after the twins fled and hid overnight.

Soaring Empire wins Monmouth Park feature

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Soaring Empire rallied from last to first in the stretch to win the $70,000 Rutgers Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday, beating Wildcat Frankie by three-quarters of a length.

Packers activate S Bigby to play against Dallas

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay Packers have activated safety Atari Bigby from the physically unable to perform list, making him available to play in Sunday night's game against Dallas.

Robert Morris wins 42-24, clinches playoff berth

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) -- Myles Russ carried 24 times for 177 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown, to lead Robert Morris over Central Connecticut State 42-24 on Saturday.

Rhode Island hangs on to beat Villanova 17-14

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) -- Jarrod Williams returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown and Willie McGinnis blocked and recovered a punt in the end zone as Rhode Island held on to defeat Villanova 17-14 in Colonial Athletic Association action on Saturday.

Lil Wayne shows up at NBA game after NY release

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Lil Wayne turned up courtside in red baseball cap and long dreadlocks to watch the unbeaten New Orleans Hornets edge the Miami Heat 96-93 Friday night, a day after his release from a New York City jail.

Delaware State defeats NC Central 29-7

DOVER, Del. (AP) -- James Rosseau rushed for two touchdowns and Delaware State beat N.C. Central 29-7 on Saturday.

To Honor and Serve wins Big A's Nashua

NEW YORK (AP) -- To Honor and Serve romped to a four-length win Saturday in the $150,000 Nashua Stakes for 2-year-olds at Aqueduct.

Davidson has 5 takeaways in 28-21 win over Marist

POUGHKEEPSKIE, N.Y. (AP) -- John Behm had an interception and a fumble recovery as part of five Davidson takeaways in a 28-21 win over Marist on Saturday.

LSU RT Hurst injured vs. Alabama

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU starting right tackle Alex Hurst injured his right leg in the first quarter of the No. 12 Tigers' home game against fifth-ranked Alabama on Saturday.

Scott's late score lifts Duke past Virginia 55-48

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Desmond Scott ran for a 35-yard touchdown with 40 seconds remaining to help Duke defeat Virginia 55-48 on Saturday.

FIS lifts threat to ban Russian skiers over doping

OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Ski Federation has lifted a threat to suspend Russian skiers from competition, after national officials met demands to improve their anti-doping program.

Bryant routs St. Francis, Pa., 48-10

LORETTO, Pa. (AP) -- Jordan Brown rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns Saturday as Bryant earned its first road victory of the season in a 48-10 rout of St. Francis, Pa.

Officer who killed Maurice Clemmons honored

SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle police are honoring the officer who fatally shot the killer of four Lakewood police officers south of Tacoma.

LSU S Taylor injured vs. Alabama

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- LSU starting strong safety Brandon Taylor injured his right leg in the first quarter of the Tigers' home game against Alabama on Saturday.

Trail Blazers sign Sean Marks to help out inside

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Portland Trail Blazers have signed big man Sean Marks to help the team while Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden heal from knee surgeries.

Uncle Mo cruises in Breeders' Cup Juvenile

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Uncle Mo has stamped himself as the early favorite for next May's Kentucky Derby, dominating the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs.

Harvard runs away from Columbia 23-7

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Gino Gordon ran for 109 yards and Harvard kept Columbia mostly out of the red zone in a 23-7 win on Saturday.

Albany, NY holds off Sacred Heart 35-23

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- Defensive end Mike Kelly scored on a 54-yard interception return with 1:22 left as Albany (N.Y.) held off Sacred Heart 35-23 on Saturday.

When crisis hits, Trauma Intervention volunteers rush in

Program honors St. Joseph Catholic School principal for action she took after the death of a student

When 13-year-old Peter Lenz died in a motorcycle crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the principal of his school knew it was going to be hard on students and teachers. The timing couldn’t have been worse: The news hit on a Sunday in late August — the day before the first day of school. Peter, a young superachiever in the world of motorcycle racing, was just about to start eighth grade.

Green starts over Martinez for Nebraska

AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Quarterback Taylor Martinez did not start for ninth-ranked Nebraska against Iowa State on Saturday.

Morris leads Miami past Maryland 26-20

MIAMI (AP) -- True freshman Stephen Morris threw for 286 yards in his first college start and hit Leonard Hankerson for a 35-yard score with 37 seconds left Saturday, rallying Miami past Maryland 26-20.

Salem business owner charged with ID theft

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- The owner of a Salem scrapbooking business has been accused of using fake documents to live under an assumed identity for more than 20 years and dodge two charges from the 1980s.

Giant playground eggs found in Spokane Valley

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) -- Two giant fiberglass eggs that were stolen from a Spokane Valley playground, uncracked.

William & Mary tops New Hampshire again 13-3

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) -- Jonathan Grimes rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown Saturday as William & Mary defeated New Hampshire 13-3 in a Colonial Athletic Association game.

McGregor leads Jacksonville past Butler 24-16

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Josh McGregor threw two touchdowns and Jacksonville beat Butler 24-16 Saturday.

Italian ski federation president suspended

MILAN (AP) -- Italy's Giovanni Morzenti has been suspended from the International Ski Federation's ruling council after being convicted of graft.

Chamberlain Bridge wins Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Chamberlain Bridge won the $1 million Turf Sprint at the Breeders' Cup, giving jockey Jamie Theriot and trainer Bret Calhoun their second wins of the weekend.

Baker leads Michigan State over Minnesota 31-8

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Edwin Baker ran for 179 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 16 Michigan State bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 31-8 win over Minnesota on Saturday.

Air Force beats Army 42-22, takes CIC Trophy

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) -- Tim Jefferson scored twice and hit Jonathan Warzeka on touchdown passes of 53 and 63 yards, and Jordan Waiwaiole returned a fumble 63 yards for another score, as Air Force beat Army 42-22 on Saturday to win the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the 17th time.

Nguyen eliminated in 9th at World Series of Poker

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The oldest finalist and last amateur has been eliminated from the World Series of Poker with an ace-king.

Fans get pumped for World Series of Poker finale

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Eight poker players in their 20s and a 37-year-old amateur are set to begin a final table run toward $8.94 million at the World Series of Poker.

Interpol publicizes details of Yemen mail bombs

PARIS (AP) -- Interpol says it is making public the features and components of two bombs sent by mail from Yemen to the United States and intercepted in Dubai and Britain as a way to help thwart terrorism.

Woman says man scammed her into trips to Australia

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- A Eugene woman has accused a Seattle-area man of coercing her into making trips to Australia and Arizona under the pretense of continuing a relationship started online.

Pluck wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Pluck rallied to win the $1 million Juvenile Turf at the Breeders' Cup after another horse fell early in the race.

Ore. hospital faces fines after staffers assaulted

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon hospital is defending itself against $1,250 in proposed fines from the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division after a violent incident in which three staffers were assaulted.

Nationals waive LHPs Olsen, English

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have waived left-handers Scott Olsen and Jesse English.

48-year-old Granger man stabbed to death

GRANGER, Wash. (AP) -- The Yakima County sheriff's office says a 48-year-old man was stabbed to death outside his home in the central Washington town of Granger.

Giant assembly arrives at Hanford from Utah

RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) -- The first of two giant pieces of equipment for the Hanford vitrification plant have arrived after an 800-mile trip from Utah.

Ferrer beats Soderling to reach Valencia final

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- David Ferrer reached his fifth final of the season at the Valencia Open with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over second-seeded Robin Soderling on Saturday.

Pair ordered to trial in buried Colo. girl's death

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Two people accused in the death of a girl whose body was found in a crawl space under a vacant Colorado duplext have been ordered to stand trial.

Auburn's Newton gets warm reception from fans

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Auburn quarterback Cam Newton has received a warm greeting from fans two days after recruiting allegations surfaced.

Obama announces Boeing order in India

SEATTLE (AP) -- President Barack Obama had some good news for Boeing Co. during his trip to India.

Judge expands gag order in UConn player stabbing

VERNON, Conn. (AP) -- A judge has expanded a gag order he imposed in the case of the fatal stabbing of a University of Connecticut football player.

Giants WR Reynaud to miss game in Seattle

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Another member of the New York Giants won't be making the trip to Seattle for Sunday's game with the Seahawks.

Independents put their stamp on Ore. results

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Although Oregon voters didn't exactly shake things up in the races for governor or Congress, that wasn't the case with the state legislative races -- where solid Democratic majorities have evaporated.

Balance of power still in WA Dems favor

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Voters overwhelmingly rebuked taxes passed by Washington state's large Democratic majorities in the Legislature. But while they may have been unhappy with the job Democrats did earlier this year, they appear to be letting them retain control of state government.

Thunder helping after quake in Krstic's hometown

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder are planning a raffle and fundraiser to help with earthquake relief in the part of Serbia that center Nenad Krstic calls home.

Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman wants fresh start

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Shawne Merriman's hoping for a fresh start in Buffalo. The Bills want to plug their porous defense. The two hope it's a perfect match.

Ivory Coast withdraws ambassador from Senegal

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- Senegal says Ivory Coast is recalling its ambassador over allegations that Senegal's president supported an opposition leader in Ivory Coast's contentious elections.

Stoner tops Valencia GP qualifying; Rossi 4th

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Casey Stoner will start the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix from the pole after edging Moto GP champion Jorge Lorenzo in qualifying Saturday.

Marshall basketball player arrested, dismissed

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Marshall backup forward Antonio Haymon has been dismissed from the men's basketball team following an arrest early Saturday.

‘Blackout in a can’ prompts alarm in Clark County

Police, health workers see uptick in use of caffeinated malt liquor Four Loko

Moments before Nikkolas Lookabill was shot by Vancouver police officers, witnesses described him as erratic and incoherent. He was barking at neighborhood dogs, rolling around on the ground and refusing to drop his handgun. As investigators would later piece together the fatal incident, they discovered Lookabill, a 22-year-old U.S. Marine, had consumed several cans — perhaps as many as four — of the caffeinated malt liquor Four Loko.

Closing down elections

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., just finished off challenger Dino Rossi after a bruising campaign. When it came to The Columbian’s not endorsing Murray, it was probably our most difficult decision.

Cheers & Jeers

Outdoor market celebrates a birthday; B.G. spends $780,000, only to get a red light

Cheers: To the Vancouver Farmers Market, which recently completed its 20th season. Those two decades have featured impressive growth, from about 65 vendors and about 1,500 shoppers in the early years of a market at the brick arches on downtown’s Fifth Street to the modern standards: 200-plus vendors and 20,000 friendly folks on a typical Saturday at the sprawling market just west of Esther Short Park. Local residents have learned that the seasonal Vancouver Farmers Market is more than just a good place to buy produce grown by local and area farmers; it’s also a great place to shop for crafts and to enjoy the simple but enlightening pastime of people-watching.

Correction: Shooting victim

Shooting victim: Daniel Thurston, the victim of a shooting Oct. 19, remains hospitalized at Southwest Washington Medical Center’s intensive care unit. A story on Page C1 Friday was incorrect. Day care license suspension: Sheila Michalios, a day care provider who police say was found passed out in a parked minivan with children inside, had her day care license suspended Sept. 13 by the state’s Child Protective Services, well before the minivan incident. A story on Page C1 Friday inaccurately linked the license suspension to the minivan investigation.

AROUND THE WEST: Montanans grow wary of out-of-state hunters

Voters approve initiative to abolish guaranteed hunting licenses and increase fees for out-of-state clients of professional outfitters

Gregoire: Moses Lake BMW plant primed for growth

Gov. Chris Gregoire says the new carbon fiber plant being built in Moses Lake may double in size because of strong demand by the German carmaker BMW.

NW Natural reports $7.4M loss, cuts state rates

Northwest Natural Gas Co. lost $7.4 million, or 28 cents per share, in the three months ending Sept. 30, the company reported Friday.

Taxes end Dec. 2 on candy, soda pop, water bottles

Taxes on candy, gum, bottled water and carbonated beverages will expire Dec. 2 as a result of voter approval of Initiative 1107, the state Department of Revenue has announced.

Woodland trucking company moves to larger quarters

Gardner Trucking Inc. has relocated its Woodland safety and compliance operation a few blocks north into a larger office at 428 N. Pekin Road at the Port of Woodland.

Kites fly high in Camas

Lightweight kites will fly indoors, with routines set to music, this weekend at the Camas Indoor Kite Festival. Indoor kite fliers from throughout the United States will attend. A panel of judges will grade the flights on how well the flier interprets the music, how well they fly their kite and the showmanship of the routine. Other activities include open flying time, lessons and kite-making for children. One of the festival’s notable participants is Connor Doran, who flew kites and was a semi-finalist on the NBC television series “America’s Got Talent.”

Correction: Day care license

Day care license suspension: Sheila Michalios, a day care provider who police say was found passed out in a parked minivan with children inside, had her day care license suspended Sept. 13 by the state’s Child Protective Services, well before the minivan incident. A story on Page C1 Friday inaccurately linked the license suspension to the minivan investigation.

Day care license revoked before arrest

State cites previous alcohol use by Sheila Michalios

Six weeks before Sheila K. Michalios made news when police said she was found passed out in her minivan with two small children inside, her child care license was revoked. The license of the 45-year-old Yacolt woman, who pleaded not guilty Thursday to two counts of reckless endangerment, had been suspended immediately, followed by a complete revocation 28 days after the Sept. 10 notification by the department. That meant she was not authorized to run a child care business at the time of the incident.

Comment period extended on Alcoa plan

The state Department of Ecology is providing another month for the public to comment on its proposal to allow Alcoa to monitor a landfill leaching industrial pollution rather than forcing an expensive cleanup.

I-205 southbound lanes closed this weekend

Southbound lanes will be partially closed throughout the weekend on the Interstate 205 Bridge across the Columbia River as workers install temporary striping.

Set clocks back, adjust your inner timetable

That extra hour of sleep we get tonight comes with a price. With the first Sunday in November, Americans will set their clocks back an hour when 2 a.m. daylight saving time becomes 1 a.m. standard time.

Clark County at Work: Campbell Pet Company

Business name: Campbell Pet Company. Owners: Sam Campbell, and his son, Chris Campbell, and daughter, Laurie Campbell-Leslie.

District 6 firefighter put on paid leave

A Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter was placed on paid administrative leave early last month after accusations that may include a violation of district policies, officials revealed Friday.

Vancouver schools seek budget advisers

Volunteer panel will help steer millions in cutbacks

Vancouver Public Schools is seeking volunteers to help trim as much as $16 million from next year’s district operating budget. Creation of a citizen’s budget advisory committee comes with heavy expectation that Washington state legislators will reduce state education funding.

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‘Career bank robber’ sentenced 17 years

Bank employees testify to trauma

An Oregon man described as a menacing “career bank robber” by a U.S. attorney was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison Friday for a string of six recent bank robberies in the Portland area and Vancouver.

Obama hails 'limitless potential' US-India ties

MUMBAI, India (AP) -- President Barack Obama says the partnership between the United States and India has 'limitless potential' to improve the lives of both Americans and Indians.

BBC journalists strike for 2nd day over pensions

LONDON (AP) -- A union leader says a two-day strike by BBC reporters over pension changes has caused widespread disruption to the BBC's programs.

Report: Somali pirates releases SKorean ship

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A South Korean news agency says Somali pirates have freed a hijacked South Korean supertanker and its crew.

10,000 refugees flee Myanmar post-polls fighting

BANGKOK (AP) -- Post-election fighting between ethnic rebels and Myanmar government forces has sent a tide of at least 10,000 refugees across the border into Thailand.

French dance pair seize Cup of China title

BEIJING (AP) -- French ice dance pair Nathalie Pechalat and Fabian Bourzat have won their first Grand Prix event by capturing the Cup of China title.

US, Brazil stay perfect at volleyball worlds

NAGOYA, Japan (AP) -- The United States and Brazil both won in the second round to stay undefeated at the women's volleyball world championships on Saturday.

Camas rolls along, 56-0

Papermakers expect tougher challenge starting next week

Zack Marshall scored four touchdowns, all in the first half, and junior quarterback Tony Gennaro threw for 157 yards and four touchdowns in his first start for injured veteran Logan Grindy.

Union’s rally falls short vs. Bothell, 42-21

Titans get within a touchdown in fourth quarter

Braden Foley surprised the Titans with four touchdown passes Friday night at Pop Keeney Stadium, leading the Cougars to a 42-21 victory over Union in a Class 4A state preliminary-round game.

Stevenson pulls away for first playoff victory

Bulldogs score first 29 points of second half to beat Rainier

Stevenson came out of halftime to score 29 consecutive points to beat Rainier 39-21 Friday night for the first playoff victory in school history.

Prep football 4A playoffs: Kentwood 57, Heritage 14

Kentwood 57, Heritage 14

Prep football Class 1B: Lyle/Wishram 52, King’s Way 14

Lyle/Wishram 52, King’s Way 14

Prep football 1A playoffs: Hoquiam 26, La Center 20

Hoquiam 26, La Center 20

High school scoreboard, Nov. 6

Results from Friday, Nov. 5

Przybilla eager to get back in the game

Blazers center says he’s ready now, but team says Nov. 26

The Blazers project the 7-foot center will return to the lineup Nov. 26, almost a full year since he ruptured his right patella tendon.

Iverson's arrival in Turkey delayed by 2 days

ISTANBUL (AP) -- The Turkish basketball club Besiktas says former NBA star Allen Iverson's arrival in Istanbul has been delayed by two days.