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Chiefs release former Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson

Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City.

Ex-NBA referee Donaghy released from jail

Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a free man Wednesday after serving most of a 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.

Chargers release Hart, sign Scott

The Chargers released starting strong safety Clinton Hart on Wednesday in order to sign defensive tackle Ian Scott.

49ers release top return man Allen Rossum

Top return man Allen Rossum was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, creating roster room for newly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree.

Binghamton halts off-campus basketball recruiting

Binghamton University officials say off-campus recruiting for the men's basketball teams has been suspended.

Female writer revisits torture in Iraq

When Haifa Zangana was captured by Iraq's secret police in 1971, she feared she might never see her friends or family again.

SUNY to review Binghamton University athletics

The State University of New York is pursuing an independent review of Binghamton University's athletic program following the dismissals of six basketball team members.

Flames release winger Fleury from training camp

Theo Fleury's comeback attempt with the Calgary Flames ended when he was released by the team on Friday.

Freed Vietnamese blogger agrees to stop writing

A woman who was jailed after writing a blog critical of the Vietnamese government said Monday that she agreed to stop blogging as a condition of her release.

BALCO lawyer released from prison

The lawyer who leaked confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes to the San Francisco Chronicle five years ago was released from prison after serving 16 months of his 30-month sentence.

Vietnam police release detained writers

Vietnamese authorities have released a blogger and an online journalist more than a week after detaining them for questioning about postings critical of the Communist government's handling of relations with China.

Raiders release fullback Lorenzo Neal

The Oakland Raiders released veteran fullback Lorenzo Neal on Wednesday, ending his brief stay with the team.

Grad student imprisoned in Iran returns to US

A graduate student imprisoned for a month in Iran and barred from leaving the country for nearly a year has returned to Los Angeles.

Broncos release oft-injured running back Torain

Former coach Mike Shanahan compared him to Terrell Davis, yet Ryan Torain's short and bitter career in Denver ended with more injuries than touchdowns.

A's release Jason Giambi; slugger was hitting .193

Jason Giambi's second stint with the Oakland Athletics didn't pan out as either side had hoped.

OG Wahle retires, Withrow signed by Seattle

Two-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle has retired after being released by the Seattle Seahawks for failing a physical before their first practice of training camp.

Russian court releases reputed crime boss

Semyon Mogilevich, an alleged organized crime boss who is also wanted in the United States, was released from pretrial detention 18 months after his arrest in Moscow, the Interior Ministry said Monday.

Bob Dole released from hospital after skin graft

Former Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole left the hospital Tuesday after undergoing surgery for open sores on his legs.

Byrd released from hospital after more than month

Sen. Robert Byrd's office says he's been released from the hospital and is at his Washington-area home recuperating from a more-than monthlong illness.

Falcons release suspended QB Michael Vick

The Michael Vick era in Atlanta is officially over. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team relinquished its contractual rights to Vick on Friday. "Michael remains suspended by the NFL," Dimitroff said. "However, in the event NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Michael, we feel his best opportunity to re-engage his football career would be at another club."

Report: Glavine may file grievance

Braves general manager Frank Wren said Sunday he had no comment on a report Tom Glavine may file a grievance against the team following his release on Wednesday.

Abused woman in NC dreads release of ex-husband

Heather Thompson's blackened and bloodied face has served as a warning to battered women in North Carolina. On a billboard and in brochures, she tells them they can get help.

So long, 'Rock': Redskins release Jansen

Jon Jansen, a fixture on the Washington Redskins offensive line for much of the last decade before injuries took their toll, was cut by the team Friday.

Injured driver Meira released from Indy hospital

Vitor Meira was released from the hospital on Wednesday, three days after breaking two bones in his back in a crash during the Indianapolis 500.

German cargo ship released off Somali coast

Germany's Foreign Ministry says a German-owned cargo ship captured last month in pirate-infested waters between Somalia and Yemen has been released.

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Fans arrive at 4am for latest Dan Brown book as The Lost Symbol becomes new bestseller for Da Vinci Code author
Source: the Mail online

The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown's long-anticipated follow-up to The Da Vinci Code, was tipped to smash sales records as it went on sale yesterday morning.

New black Barbies get mixed reviews
Source: CNN

The new black Barbies released by Mattel have fuller lips, curlier hair and other features that the company says more accurately represent African-American women. Some have cheered the new dolls. Others jeered them, saying they're not black enough.

Report - Sex Offender Freed in Budget Cut Program - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

Report: Sex Offender Freed in Budget Cut Program

When exotic dancers get into a cat fight, fur flies. And beer bottles are weapons
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

We love a good cat fight. Especially when it involves two exotic dancers.

Police release scetch of man wanted for attacking 12 year old girl as she walked to school - St. Petersburg Times
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

Police on Monday released a sketch of the suspect in the attempt unarmed robbery of a 12-year-old girl on the Pinellas Trail last week.

Pilot's final words implicate weather-Audio
Source: myfoxtampabay.com

Chilling audio released by the FAA seems to confirm suspicions that weather was the cause of a small plane crash that claimed five lives back in July.

Freed Iraqi shoe thrower tells of torture in jail
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George Bush has marked his release from jail by angrily defending his action and claiming he was tortured after his arrest.

Man charged with importing child porn commits suicide in police lot
Source: CBC

A 45-year-old Alberta teacher has killed himself just a few days after being charged with importing child pornography following a trip to Thailand.

Report: Freed murder suspect tries to break into jail, is critically injured
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

A man released from Brevard county jail last week was critically injured while trying to break back in, according to news reports.

Child molester let go in error
Source: tulsaworld.com

Paperwork troubles after a sex-abuse trial allowed a convicted child molester to slip through the Tulsa Jail's screening process and walk out of the lockup Wednesday evening.

Update: Murdered sex offender released from jail one week earlier, likely targeted
Source: News Impact - MLive.com

Dennis McCarthy was stabbed to death at his Holly Township home Sunday morning, just one week after finishing a 10-month stint in jail for molesting his 4-year-old grandson

Family releases mental records of Virginia Tech shooter
Source: ABC Action News

The family of the student responsible for mass shootings at Virginia Tech has released his recently discovered mental health records to the public.

Mom Of Kidnapped Children Arrested -
Source: kpho.com

The mother of two children abducted by a group of armed men has been arrested, police said Tuesday afternoon. Marisa Sandoval, 20, was booked into jail on charges of possession of dangerous drugs for sale.

Would-Be Assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme Released from Prison
Source: ABC News

Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme "was released from a federal prison in Texas this morning[August 14, 2009], said a prison spokeswoman."

Man rides bike with gator on back
Source: ABC Action News

Cops in Louisiana arrested a cyclist after he was spotted zooming down a road with an alligator strapped to his back.

Woman in drunken breast-feeding case jailed again
Source: baynews9.com

A North Dakota woman convicted of breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby while drunk is in jail after another run-in with the law.

Childless man released from child support debt
Source: CNN

A Georgia man who spent a year in jail for nonpayment of child support -- despite the fact he has no children -- has been cleared of the debt, his attorney said Tuesday.

Child porn video release works - sick paedophile monster surrenders to police
Source: bild.de

A sick paedophile monster has surrendered after police released a shocking child porn video to help catch him.

Controversial Air Force One photos released
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The unannounced, low-flying Air Force exercise shown in these photos incited panic in the streets of New York in April and caused the evacuation of several downtown buildings.

U.S. prepared to release young Gitmo detainee
Source: ABC Action News

The Obama administration says it's prepared to release one of the youngest prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay, days after signaling it may bring him to the United States for a criminal trial.

Turtle named for Obama freed on Independence Day
Source: CBC

A sea turtle named after President Barack Obama that was rescued just before Inauguration Day has been set free on Independence Day.

Accused cat killer released
Source: ABC Action News

A judge in Miami has released a teenager accused of more than a dozen cat killings from jail.

Tampa firefighter's wife charged with child abuse
Source: abcactionnews.com

The wife of a Tampa firefighter has been arrested on three counts of child abuse, including one count of aggravated child abuse.

UPDATE: Three teens accused of raping classmate released
Source: abcactionnews.com

Three of the four Walker Middle School students accused of sexually assaulting a member of their flag football team have been released.

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