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New 'NCIS' boss learning as he goes (Miami Herald)
He's been called ''The Toothpick'' by a subordinate -- not in affection -- but those who think they know what to expect from new NCIS director Leon Vance may have a surprise, or so says the actor who plays him, Rocky Carroll.

S.C. official asks for special budget session (The State)
Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom has asked Gov. Mark Sanford to consider recalling the Legislature to session to quickly balance the state budget. In a letter, Eckstrom said quickly balancing the budget ? necessary after state economists reduced revenue estimates last month ? quickly was crucial to the state finances. Eckstrom said the budget should be balanced as soon after state economists ...

25 players offered salary arbitration (Major League Baseball)
25 players offered salary arbitration

New DVDs: Douglas Fairbanks (New York Times)
With his boundless energy and incandescent smile, Fairbanks counts among the earliest major performers to emerge in feature-length film.

Actor has fun making up character as season goes (Colorado Springs Gazette)
He's been called "The Toothpick" by a subordinate - not in affection - but those who think they know what to expect from new "NCIS" director Leon Vance may have a surprise, or so says the actor who plays him, Rocky Carroll.