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A Milwaukee Army reservist's military identification earned him some street cred Tuesday, when he says four men who mugged him at gunpoint returned his belongings and thanked him for his service after finding the ID.
The Auburn Tigers insist it's not the same. Sure, the Tigers' offense is struggling, the quarterback play is getting criticized and the team is under heavy fire for its play after a strong start.
In an Oct. 25 story about news hoaxes, The Associated Press misidentified Frank Sesno's affiliation. He is a professor at George Washington University, not George Mason University.
A balloon racing across the Colorado sky without a 6-year-old boy inside. A major lobbyist not changing its position on climate change. A shootout with terrorists on the Potomac River that never happened
In just 40 minutes, Cafe Mirabeau would fill with hungry patrons — and every dish needed to be delectable, every plate a model of perfect presentation.
A Cleveland museum has learned that what it thought was a lock of hair from Amelia Earhart is just thread.
A man who says he told his two daughters their mother was dead after a policeman incorrectly identified her as the victim in a Massachusetts house fire has lost his lawsuit against the city where it happened.
The Supreme Court won't get involved in a death penalty case in which a convicted killer in Illinois complained that prosecutors focused the jury's attention on the fact that he never testified on his own behalf.
Thousands of kidney patients in the United States start dialysis without first being told of kidney transplants that would be cheaper and lead to longer lives, according to a four-month newspaper investigation published Sunday.
In a Sept. 15 story about a family that received a telephone call from the U.S. Army incorrectly saying that their son had been killed in Afghanistan, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of another soldier who was killed. His correct name was Army Sgt. Tyler A. Juden, not Judin.
A "polite" message on a motorcycle in the San Antonio area is not meant to be confused with "police." But Gary Grimes said some people see it that way and drive more cautiously. Grimes rides his white motorcycle about 25 miles from Poteet to the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he teaches staff how to be better supervisors.
An Army unit is reviewing how it delivers information to families after a call to a western New York couple led them to believe their son had been killed in combat.
A judge on Monday ordered a halt to work being done outside a mansion where Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi wanted to stay during his first U.S. visit and pitch a ceremonial Bedouin-style tent to entertain guests.
More than 200 people gathered Sunday to tell Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi he's not welcome in their suburban New Jersey community, including several who lost relatives in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Police in northeast Tennessee say Scott Gibson isn't the deputy director of the CIA — and he'd have to pay his $75 speeding fine even if he were.
Turnabouts in European and Asian economies, along with recent gains in the U.S., are raising hopes that that the worldwide recession is drawing to a close. That's not to say the coast is clear.
Turnabouts in European and Asian economies, along with recent gains in the U.S., are raising hopes that the worldwide recession is drawing to a close. That's not to say the coast is clear.
Summer break will finally start at two Southern California schools after the state rejected a district's plan to use summer sessions to make up for a potentially costly administrative error.
State education officials have given a failing grade to a plan by two Southern California elementary schools to use extended summer sessions to make up for lost class time.
It's a kid's worst nightmare — just as the last bell has rung for summer break, a school district's error sentences students to another six weeks in class.
Summer is going to be a lot shorter for hundreds of elementary school students in two Southern California communities.
A last chance at saving "My Name Is Earl" has fallen through.
Danica Patrick says she won't be distracted by talk about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series.
Indignant British veterans and outraged commentators complained Wednesday over the omission of Queen Elizabeth II from the guest list for next week's ceremonies to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
There are a lot of issues facing America. A bad economy, two wars and a lowered image in the civilized world thanks to the last administration.
White House says stimulus saving education jobs - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! NewsThis is a joke another lie. How id the billions of stimulus money creating education jobs.REAL ESTATE TAXES PAY EDUCATION JOBS. THAT'S WHY MOST PEOPLE"S TAX HAS WENT UP.In Chester county, Pa the average home owners taxis 5000 grans a year.
When I was growing up I grew up in a Teamster family. My dad was a Teamster and his father (my namesake) was a founding member of Local 406 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My uncles were members of the UAW.
Five Tips to Avoiding Total Disaster as a NovelistGreat tips on the writing process or rather things not to do. Nonetheless, the advice is informative and worth the read.
The Awakening - Christian Confererence for Sharing Your Faith In Jesus ChristAt the mention of the word 'evangelism' most Christians grow weak at the knees, their heart rate rises rapidly, and they suddenly being to perspire. They say, 'You want me to do what? What do you mean 'share the gospel by using actual words'? Witnessing?!'
OK, HERE IS THE PART OF THE CBO BREAKDOWN.... DATED ON OCT 7 2009. a.
Military offers a path to citizenship -- latimes.comThe Navy, however, has received a number of inquiries from people who do not want to become Americans because it would mean giving up the citizenship of their birth, said Mass Communication Spc.
The stimulus money for construction and jobs for Americans are only being used by construction companies still hiring cheap labor by using Mexicans and white Europeans,with no educatio, ,and no experience.
It seems that Mr. Baucus is suggesting to have monetary fines for Americans that do not have health insurance. He is comparing his suggestion to Automobile Insurance. How can he compare the two?
Continental adds bag fee on international flights - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! NewsThis is another good reason not to fly American companies. I fly international often and I try to avoid American carriers like the plague! Flying American carriers gives me the feeling that the staff thinks they are doing me a favor by allowing me to fly on the plane.
Mom, 80, shoots at deputies as son hides in closet - Yahoo! News on Yahoo! NewsPeople getting tired of being picked on for no are little reason,In Maryland a neighbor can lie on you,no evidence(neighbor said people next door told birds to crap on mail box,he had rabbits make paths in wood,road hazard(flat).
In the event of a cataclysmic occurance, where do you think you will go to survive? On the surface, an inoccuous statement. In truth, much more.
Clean Energy: U.S. Still Lags in Research and Development - TIMEThe idea of moving away from fossil fuels is interesting. The science is not there yet... and still our president is not allowing the use of our huge stockpiles of fossil fuels in the interim.
Rio Tinto: Will China's detention of employees scare off foreign firms? | csmonitor.comFREE TIBET
Women - What Not To Wear To Work - fashion faux pas sometimes lead to being passed over for a job or promotionMany professional women are guilty of multiple fashion faux pas without realizing it, and their lack of judgment can sometimes lead to being passed over for a job or promotion.
What Is a "Good Death"? - MSN Health & Fitness - CaregivingMy Mother passed away two months ago, at the age of barely 86 years. At one time, she had her dignity, along with her looks and thoughts of well-being for all. She died in a sad way, that none of us will easily forget. In less than two years, she was abused.
The words of God do not justify cruelty to women | Jimmy Carter | Comment is free | The ObserverJimmy Carter does the right thing.
With the serious economic downturn the plight of the unemployed is beginning to manifest itself in many ways we tend not to think about at other times.
Music Industry Unveils New Piracy-Proof Format: A Black, Plastic Disc With Grooves On It Music bosses have unveiled a revolutionary new recording format that they hope will help win the war on illegal file sharing which is thought to be costing the industry millions of dollars in lost revenue.
Are You Happy With The Results Of The Stimulus Thus Far?In order for the US economy to thrive we have to immediately do two things which we are currently not doing: 1) Convince the Global Market that our commercial paper offered by Wall Street is sound and has value.
Democrats Sell Out McArthur's Bakery In St. LouisBusiness in America just want a level plating field.
Stimulus law gives tax breaks in several areas (Not To Taxpayers)It is time to bring Change to Congress! Big Government, Outrageous Federal Spending, and a "Re-Distribution of Wealth Focus" are unsustainable policies.
Are your Federal Taxes Lower Today?In order to confront the five major problems confronting America we have to provide workable solutions. Words & Promises Do Matter. Missouri Will Show The Way!
Will New Prices Prevent Us From Attaining Our American Dream?The answer is Yes, if we can only purchase certain appliances, light bulbs, etc.
LeBron James might be the best player in the NBA already, but at age 24 he has few things to learn about sportsmanship and leadership. He hasn't figured out yet how to win the biggest game.
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