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UMass pulls away, 79-71, from La Salle (The Philadelphia Inquirer)A promising beginning turned into another defeat yesterday for the La Salle basketball team. hosting Massachusetts in an Atlantic 10 game at Tom Gola Arena, the Explorers saw the Minutemen take control of the contest at the beginning of the second half, and the visitors left the building with a 79-71 win.

Amarinder on defensive after hosting Pakistani guests (IANS via Yahoo! India News)Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) More than his eight-day absence from the state at a time when assembly elections are just over a month away, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has been put on the defensive for hosting 'well-placed' Pakistani guests.

Peach chamber hosting dinner for Ray (Macon Telegraph)The Peach County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a dinner this week for retired state Rep. Robert Ray.

Bullock Creek hosting financial aid meeting (Midland Daily News)Bullock Creek High School will be hosting a financial aid night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, in the Media Center. A representative from Delta College's Financial Aid Office will present information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and scholarships.

The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society is hosting a free (The Signal)The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society is hosting a free rose care seminar on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall.

APD Chief Hosting Town Hall Meetings (KXAN 36 Austin)Acting Austin Police Chief Cathy Ellison is getting ready to hold a series of town hall meetings. The three meetings will take place next week at different locations around the city. The purpose is to share the department's mission, vision and 2007 goals.

Former Mastermind host dies (RTÉ News)Former Mastermind host Magnus Magnusson has died at the age of 77. Magnusson who had been suffering from cancer, was best known for hosting the quiz show and for coining the catchphrase 'I've started so I'll finish'.

Area scene: Tennis center hosting wood racquet tourney (Rapid City Journal)RAPID CITY - The Tennis Center of the Black Hills will host a wood racquet tennis tournament on Jan. 14 to honor Phyllis O'Connor's 95th birthday. The tournament will take place from 5-7 p.m.