Challenges In The News 04/17/08

SANTA FE (AP) - The state Supreme Court has thrown out a challenge by a 3rd District congressional candidate to nominating petitions submitted by one of his opponents.

Cliftonville's Carnegie Premier League title challenge looks to have imploded after they crash to a 1-0 defeat at Newry.

Russian president-elect Dmitry Medvedev has predicted some people might try to challenge his presidency, the first acknowledgement of what could be a simmering turf war among Kremlin clans.

The Haverhill Lions Club will host its second annual trivia challenge Friday at 7 p.m. at Maria's Restaurant in Haverhill. The first prize is $200; second is $100; and third is $50. Teams of one to eight players may compete for the prizes and the title of Haverhill's smartest trivia team.

Reporters who can spot and challenge an invalid postponement order under Section 4(2) of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 help the media to confront one of the most wide-ranging reporting restrictions on the statute book. Such orders sometimes ban reporting of an entire criminal trial for months.

A challenge to a ruling that puts Britney Spears' father in control of her assets is dismissed by a US court.

Obama releases tax returns, challenges Clinton to follow suit

SEVERAL YEARS AGO, when 50 of the nation's best Scoutmasters gathered at Philmont Scout Ranch, they were asked: "What is your greatest challenge?" Their answer wasn't a lack of parent support or inadequate finances or competition from organized sports. It was simply: "How can we teach boys the values of good character?"

While the concept of excellence sounds tired – doesn’t everyone want to be known for excellence in service? – the execution of excellence is the challenge for most brokers. Due to the independent nature the industry and its emphasis on hiring independent contractors, excellence boils down to the actions of individuals, not companies.

The four tennis governing bodies agree to adopt unified challenge rules against electronic calling systems. The four tennis governing bodies agree to adopt a unified Hawk-Eye challenge system.

A federal judge has tossed out California's challenge to a national abortion law that officials say could cost the state billions of dollars in federal funds.