Airline: ‘L-Word’ star removed for excessive kiss

A lesbian actress who starred in “The L-Word” says she kissed a girl — and got escorted off of a Southwest Airlines flight for doing it.

Red Sox stuck in reverse

BALTIMORE — The Boston Red Sox have finally fallen all the way back to the pack, and now they’ve got only two games left to make it right.

Correction

Clarification

Phoenix Mesa-to-Las Vegas flight count raised by Allegiant

At the risk of rerunning the fare war that erupted last year, Allegiant Travel Co. said its discount flier Allegiant Air will connect Las Vegas and Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport with six flights a week starting Nov. 17.

In brief

BASKETBALL

Cowboys get leg up on ‘Skins

ARLINGTON, Texas — Tony Romo’s broken rib hurt so much he needed a second pain-killing injection. His center had a tendency to snap the ball too soon or to the wrong spot. And he couldn’t get into the end zone no matter what, not even with a first down on the 2-yard line.

Anti-bullying meeting airs statewide

It’s not often that a high school meeting is broadcast live across the state, but Monday’s gathering at Del Sol High School centered on a topic that touches a multitude of lives – bullying.

Shutdown averted; disaster aid dispute surmounted

WASHINGTON — Ending weeks of political brinkmanship, Congress finessed a dispute over disaster aid Monday night and advanced legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown only days away.

Jackson to be unseen presence at trial

LOS ANGELES — In the small, crowded Los Angeles courtroom, 6-foot-5 Dr. Conrad Murray is an imposing figure. Another imposing figure will loom over the room today: the persona of the man he is accused of killing, Michael Jackson.

Proper helmet-fitting and tackling techniques help players score in safety

The play is called, the ball is snapped, is your player prepared for what comes next? Three million American children – ages 6 to 14 – play organized tackle football, placing it among the country’s most popular youth sports, according to USA Football. And for players, coaches and parents, safety is always in season on the football field. While no helmet can claim to guarantee absolute protection from concussions, it’s never too early or too late for players, coaches and parents to understand proper helmet-fitting and tackling techniques.

After the storm: dealing with exterior mold and mildew

After the winds have subsided, the rain has stopped and flood waters have receded, many homeowners find themselves facing the real challenge of a hurricane or tropical storm: the clean-up. Even if you are fortunate enough to escape major property damage, you may find your home’s exterior is covered with dirt, grime, mold and mildew, which is common after a storm.

When starting a business, remember that time is money

This challenging economy and stagnant job market have left plenty of qualified and capable Americans without work. And when qualified and capable people suddenly have time on their hands, many of them will think about starting their own business.

How to keep your new attic from being an energy-efficiency drain

The attic accounts for a tremendous amount of lost energy. This space can reach up to 165 degrees in summer months. When this heat makes its way into the rest of the building, energy efficiency drops and cooling costs rise. While building a new home, a radiant barrier is a proactive solution to energy loss, reducing monthly cooling costs in the process.

What ‘quality health care’ should mean

While a trip to the doctor doesn’t often rank among people’s favorite things to do, it doesn’t need to be a negative experience. A number of hospitals and doctors are making the effort to quell the fears normally associated with going to the hospital and to redefine quality health care.

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