http://www.mail.com/locations/13894-dallas.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/13894-dallas.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089578-owners-reject-sacramento-kings-move-to-seattle.html DALLAS (AP) — Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson flashed a few smiles when his bid to save the city's NBA franchise finally succeeded. Just not too many. The former All-Star guard didn't want to celebrate at the expense of Seattle after league owners voted Wednesday to reject, once and for all, an aggressive bid to move the Sacramento Kings. "I went to Seattl... Thu, 16 May 2013 07:52:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2089578-owners-reject-sacramento-kings-move-to-seattle.html 2013-05-16T07:52:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2088806-nba-owners-reject-sacramento-kings-move-to-seattle.html DALLAS (AP) — The Kings are staying in Sacramento, and Seattle will have to wait for another NBA franchise. As for the ownership question that has kept the Kings in limbo for years, Commissioner David Stern wants it settled now. League owners voted Wednesday to follow the recommendation of their relocation committee and reject an aggressive bid to move th... Thu, 16 May 2013 02:04:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2088806-nba-owners-reject-sacramento-kings-move-to-seattle.html 2013-05-16T02:04:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2084936-stars-expected-move-with-firing-gulutzan.html FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Glen Gulutzan couldn't end the longest playoff drought in franchise history for the Dallas Stars and the second-year coach didn't hold the option on the remaining season in his contract. When the general manager who hired him was dumped two weeks ago, Gulutzan's firing looked like the inevitable next step in an overhaul of the staff a... Tue, 14 May 2013 22:04:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2084936-stars-expected-move-with-firing-gulutzan.html 2013-05-14T22:04:51Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2085382-dallas-police-honor-detective-cuffed-to-oswald.html DALLAS (AP) — The man in the cowboy hat seen handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald in the iconic photo of Oswald being shot by Jack Ruby was honored Tuesday for his decades of service to the Dallas police force and community. Detective Jim Leavelle, who is 92 and long-retired, was given the Police Commendation Award during a ceremony at the department's headqua... Tue, 14 May 2013 21:23:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2085382-dallas-police-honor-detective-cuffed-to-oswald.html 2013-05-14T21:23:58Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2061286-app-amputees-program-their-bionic-hands.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Double-amputee Jason Koger used to fly hundreds of miles to visit a clinician when he wanted to adjust the grips on his bionic hands. Now, he's got an app. Koger came to Philadelphia this week to demonstrate the i-limb ultra revolution, a prosthetic developed by the British firm Touch Bionics. Using a stylus and an iPhone, Koger can ch... Fri, 03 May 2013 17:39:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2061286-app-amputees-program-their-bionic-hands.html 2013-05-03T17:39:38Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054278-dallas-opera-music-director-named.html DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Opera says the French-born conductor Emmanuel Villaume (vee-YOHM') has been appointed its new music director. The announcement was made Tuesday. Villaume is only the third person named to the position in the company's 56-year history. Villaume's career has included engagements with New York's Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera Ho... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:39:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054278-dallas-opera-music-director-named.html 2013-04-30T18:39:18Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2050422-inbee-park-with-lpga-win-north-texas.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — Inbee Park felt right at home in North Texas. The top-ranked woman in the world left with another trophy. Park played the final 35 holes of the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout without a bogey, closing with a 4-under 67 Sunday to finish a stroke ahead of playing partner Carlota Ciganda. It was the third victory this season for the ... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:21:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2050422-inbee-park-with-lpga-win-north-texas.html 2013-04-29T07:21:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2049780-ap-source-stars-hire-nill-to-replace-nieuwendyk.html The Dallas Stars have chosen Jim Nill to replace fired general manager Joe Nieuwendyk, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday night because the move hadn't been announced. Dallas fired Nieuwendyk on Sunday after four seasons with two coaches and no playoff appearances. The Stars fin... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:30:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2049780-ap-source-stars-hire-nill-to-replace-nieuwendyk.html 2013-04-28T23:30:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2049240-red-wings-clinch-playoff-spot-with-win-stars.html DALLAS (AP) — Make it 22 and counting for the Detroit Red Wings. They are headed to the playoffs for the 22nd straight season after Henrik Zetterberg had two goals and an assist in a 3-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Jimmy Howard made 17 saves to post his fifth shutout of the season as Detroit secured the seventh spot in the Western Con... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:03:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/2049240-red-wings-clinch-playoff-spot-with-win-stars.html 2013-04-28T03:03:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048556-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2. In the span of a few minutes early in Friday night's second round, the San Diego Chargers caused draftniks at Radio City Music Hall to let out a roar with the selection of Notre Dame's Manti Te'o. Just when things were settling down, the New York Jets announced their pick — quar... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:55:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048556-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-27T13:55:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048312-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2. In the span of a few minutes early in Friday night's second round, the San Diego Chargers caused draftniks at Radio City Music Hall to let out a roar with the selection of Notre Dame's Manti Te'o. Just when things were settling down, the New York Jets announced their pick — quar... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:17:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048312-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-27T07:17:28Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2043396-fathers-firefighters-lives-lost-west-texas.html WACO, Texas (AP) — On April 17, an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, leveled part of the small town located some 20 miles north of Waco. Most of the victims were first responders from fire departments in West and other nearby towns that were on the scene trying to control the fire that preceded the blast. With help from relatives, friends, o... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:36:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2043396-fathers-firefighters-lives-lost-west-texas.html 2013-04-25T23:36:50Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2045322-obama-consoles-families-survivors-texas-blast.html WACO, Texas (AP) — President Barack Obama consoled a rural Texas community rocked by a deadly fertilizer plant explosion, telling mourners Thursday they are not alone in their grief and they will have the nation's support to rebuild from the devastation. "This small town's family is bigger now," Obama said during a memorial service at Baylor University fo... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:56:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2045322-obama-consoles-families-survivors-texas-blast.html 2013-04-25T22:56:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2044402-obama-honors-predecessor-bush-library-ceremony.html DALLAS (AP) — President Barack Obama is honoring the presidency of George W. Bush, at the dedication of the Bush library in Dallas. On a day when politics was set aside, the president described his Republican predecessor as a "good man" and as a leader who demonstrated strength, resolve and compassion. Obama called the dedication of the George W. Bush Pre... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:09:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2044402-obama-honors-predecessor-bush-library-ceremony.html 2013-04-25T16:09:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043376-bush-clinton-families-stage-texas.html DALLAS (AP) — They have dominated American politics for the past three decades: the Bush and Clinton families, taking turns in a string of positions of power and influence. The dedication of George W. Bush's presidential library on Thursday shines a spotlight on two of the nation's most prominent political dynasties — and the prospect of another White Hou... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:01:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2043376-bush-clinton-families-stage-texas.html 2013-04-25T07:01:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042342-bush-clinton-speak-eve-library-dedication.html DALLAS (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush urged the nation to change its immigration and education systems to ensure a robust American economy in remarks Wednesday before the World Affairs Council in Dallas. A suburb away, former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered her first paid speech since leaving the helm of the State Department earlier this year. ... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:17:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042342-bush-clinton-speak-eve-library-dedication.html 2013-04-25T03:17:51Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042458-fundraising-then-bipartisan-display-texas.html DALLAS (AP) — A day before sharing the stage with his Republican predecessor, President Barack Obama raised money for Democrats at a supporter's sprawling home in Texas. Even as he sought to build up his party on Wednesday, Obama hinted at a more bipartisan tone set to envelop Dallas on Thursday, when the Obamas attend the dedication ceremony for former P... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:05:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2042458-fundraising-then-bipartisan-display-texas.html 2013-04-25T02:05:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2040100-att-loses-contract-phone-subscribers-1q.html DALLAS (AP) — AT&T lost phone subscribers from its contract-based plans for the first time in the latest quarter, in a sign that growth in the industry is stalling now that most Americans have smartphones. The company said Tuesday that it added a net 296,000 devices to its contract-based plans in the first quarter, but the gain was due entirely to tablets... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:37:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2040100-att-loses-contract-phone-subscribers-1q.html 2013-04-23T23:37:56Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2039586-laura-bush-helped-influence-texas-themed-library.html DALLAS (AP) — Laura Bush wanted to make sure her husband's presidential center reflected their Texas roots, and it does — right down to the building's limestone base from the Midland area, where they both grew up and lived after they were married. The former first lady led the design committee for the 226,000-square-foot George W. Bush Presidential Center... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:57:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2039586-laura-bush-helped-influence-texas-themed-library.html 2013-04-23T17:57:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2038222-sites-to-settled-college-football-playoff.html PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — With the how and when of college football playoffs determined, it's time to lock in the where. The conference commissioners in charge of putting together the four-team playoff system that will start after the 2014 regular season will meet starting Tuesday in Pasadena, Calif. At the top of their agenda: Pick three more bowls to be u... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:26:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2038222-sites-to-settled-college-football-playoff.html 2013-04-23T03:26:52Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2037068-bush-library-exhibits-911-war-katrina-recount.html DALLAS (AP) — A tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum begins in a bright area representing his early domestic agenda, but with one turn, visitors find themselves in a darkened room surrounded by chilling reminders of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. This contrast, symbolizing Bush's abrupt shift in priorities less than eight months int... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:51:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2037068-bush-library-exhibits-911-war-katrina-recount.html 2013-04-22T23:51:18Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2034850-correction-plant-explosion-story.html WEST, Texas (AP) — In an April 21 story about the explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant, The Associated Press misspelled the assistant state fire marshal's name. His name is Kelly Kistner, not Kelly Kirstner. A corrected version of the story is below: Prayer and waiting in Texas town rocked by blast As heart-wrenching week ends, Texas town where plant exp... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:52:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2034850-correction-plant-explosion-story.html 2013-04-22T20:52:52Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2033974-summerall-remembered-voice-nfl.html PLANO, Texas (AP) — Veteran sportscaster Pat Summerall was remembered Saturday during a memorial service as "the voice of the NFL" and a venerated figure who maintained a humble approach despite the praise his broadcast work received for decades. Thousands gathered Saturday at a Baptist church just north of Dallas to pay tribute to a broadcaster who calle... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:24:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2033974-summerall-remembered-voice-nfl.html 2013-04-20T21:24:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2030562-texas-town-grieves-dead-first-responders.html WEST, Texas (AP) — Buck Uptmor didn't have to go to West Fertilizer Co. when the fire started. He wasn't a firefighter like his brother and cousin, who raced toward the plant. But a ranch of horses next to the flames needed to be moved to safety. "He went to help a friend," said Joyce Marek, Uptmor's aunt. "And then it blew." Two days after the fertilizer... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:22:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2030562-texas-town-grieves-dead-first-responders.html 2013-04-20T03:22:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2030414-sheriff-storage-unit-led-to-arrests-da-deaths.html KAUFMAN, Texas (AP) — A tip pointing to a cache of guns and a vehicle hidden at a storage unit helped investigators to unravel a meticulous revenge plot that had culminated in the killings of three people, including two North Texas prosecutors, a sheriff said. Former justice of the peace, Eric Lyle Williams, and his wife, Kim Williams, are charged with ca... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:44:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2030414-sheriff-storage-unit-led-to-arrests-da-deaths.html 2013-04-19T14:44:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2027456-official-charged-texas-da-slayings.html KAUFMAN, Texas (AP) — A former Texas justice of the peace seeking revenge for a theft conviction that ended his judicial career carried out a plot with his wife to kill the men who prosecuted him, authorities said Thursday. Eric Lyle Williams, and his wife, Kim Williams, are charged with capital murder in the slayings of Kaufman County District Attorney M... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:23:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2027456-official-charged-texas-da-slayings.html 2013-04-19T00:23:06Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2028092-amr-trims-1q-loss-labor-costs-fall.html DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines parent AMR Corp. reported a smaller loss for the first quarter than a year ago on slightly higher revenue and much lower labor costs. The nation's third-largest airline said Thursday that it would've earned $8 million excluding costs of its bankruptcy restructuring. The first quarter is the weakest of the year for airlines,... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:51:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2028092-amr-trims-1q-loss-labor-costs-fall.html 2013-04-18T17:51:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html DALLAS (AP) — The voice of football. The NFL's narrator for generations. A master of restraint. Pat Summerall soothed American television audiences over four decades — his deep, resonant voice and simple, understated style served as the perfect complement to the boisterous enthusiasm of John Madden, his partner in a celebrated pairing that lasted half of ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:31:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html 2013-04-17T07:31:19Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2023760-american-cancels-us-flights-hours.html DALLAS (AP) — A computer system used to run many daily operations at American Airlines failed Tuesday, forcing the nation's third-largest carrier to ground all flights across the United States for several hours and stranding thousands of frustrated passengers at airports and on planes. Flights already in the air were allowed to continue to their destinati... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:02:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2023760-american-cancels-us-flights-hours.html 2013-04-17T02:02:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2021260-man-held-killing-pregnant-dallas-girlfriend.html DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas man shot and killed his pregnant girlfriend Monday and later shot a police officer during a high-speed chase before surrendering following a four-hour standoff with police, authorities said. Tyrone Christopher Allen, 26, was being held on a capital murder charge in the slaying of 28-year-old Breshuana Jackson, Police Chief David Bro... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:05:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2021260-man-held-killing-pregnant-dallas-girlfriend.html 2013-04-16T03:05:19Z