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The party started early at Churchill Downs for Joe Ochsner, who was sipping a morning beer on the sweaty track infield and picking his horses for the Kentucky Derby. Thrifty travel plans freed up more cash for drinking and betting on a steamy first Saturday in May.
When Burmese filmmaker Htun Zaw Win decided to make a short comedy about the tragically bizarre process of getting movies made in his oppressed homeland, he knew exactly what to base it on: real life.
Demonstrators with dueling chants, singers, doctors in white coats, even a presidential candidate and a brass quartet joined hundreds of people sounding off Monday on the broad sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court as the justices considered President Barack Obama's health care law.
Thousands are watching with a sense of subdued somberness as the hearse carrying the body of former football coach Joe Paterno slowly winds its way through the Penn State campus and through State College.
Former Penn State football players and students are recalling Joe Paterno's effect not just on the school's athletic reputation, but also its educational pursuits.
It’s not unusual to find a nativity at a church this time of year, but the scene at in New York City has a little something that stands out. His name is Lexington II.Msgr. Robert Ritchie, the famed cathedral's rector, added a new statue to the scene this year — a dog, modeled after a yellow Labrador named Lexington.
The USS Carl Vinson's mission on Friday night was to host college hoops as a Veterans Day salute to the military, and the nation's basketball-fan-in-chief dropped by to cheer on No. 1 North Carolina and Michigan State.
Ron Sesler was working the lunch rush at his steakhouse just blocks from the beach in this seaside town when he heard a rapid `pop, pop, pop' sound that he at first thought was construction noise.
Who you gonna call? How about anyone in your life who loves "Ghostbusters," especially if they've never seen it on the big screen?
Voguing, drag queens and strutting on the runway — they're all part of a vibrant dance scene in the gay community where performers battle it out in competitions known as "balls." Participants perform in categories ranging from prettiest face to most bizarre costume.
Rep. Jeff Landry knew not to yell at President Barack Obama during his jobs address Thursday night to Congress. That move made Rep. Joe Wilson famous a couple of years ago, and not necessarily for the better. Instead, Republican leaders urged their members to show up, keep an open mind and be polite — voters were anxious and Congress' bickering had angered large majorities of them.
Every "Final Destination" movie has characters and a plot, but let's be honest: Those are just excuses to get to the death scenes.
They might be the least private private negotiations in Washington.
It was a tailgate party for the ages. They came packing tents and camp chairs, coolers and snacks, Sodoku books and laptops, parking cars and RVs in almost every available space along U.S. 1 to witness history blasting off in the haze across the Indian River.
South Koreans roared with delight, danced, hugged and cried tears of joy after the town of Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Winter Olympics after two previous bids.
Almost 150 people required hospital treatment and close to 100 were arrested after rioters swept through downtown Vancouver following the Canucks' loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final.
Higher ticket prices and lingering concerns about the economy couldn't keep Indianapolis 500 fans away from this year's race.
Looking resplendent in a light blue seersucker suit, a nifty hat and a black bow tie, Stephen Allen adapted quickly to the finer points of watching a Triple Crown race from the infield.
As news of the death of Osama bin Laden spread, a crowd grew in front of the White House to celebrate, chanting "U-S-A, U-S-A" and waving American flags.
Tish Daniels gingerly stepped over boards and nails that used to be homes, businesses and churches as she gave a history of the ruin that is Alberta City. She pointed out obliterated buildings like missing teeth in a broken mouth.
India ground to a halt Saturday to gather around televisions, rooting for the country's cricket team to end a 28-year wait for a World Cup win by beating Sri Lanka.
“127 Hours” has earned glowing reviews as well as six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for star James Franco. The film’s artistic merit has stirred little debate, but “127 Hours” may be suffering from the “Not For The Squeamish” syndrome, which afflicts certain motion pictures that contain scenes guaranteed to at least make you squirm.
Shots Fired at Police Car Near Martin Shooting SceneSANFORD, Fla. — Sanford police said shots were fired into an empty police cruiser parked near the townhome community where Trayvon Martin was shot to death.
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BREAKING: Train Derailment East of Jackson, Michigan: UpdateLEONI, TOWNSHIP., Mich. (WXYZ) - Police report a train has derailed in Leoni Township, east of Jackson.
Kim Kardashian busted filming scene in Dec she claims is in Oct, where she's the victimI feel like this story may have gotten lost and eclipsed by Golden Globe coverage and I wanted to give it some play.
Suspect Says He Sawed Fingers Off Corpse to Steal GunGRAND COUNTY, Colo. (KUSA) - The Colorado couple accused of stealing evidence from a murder-suicide scene last month appeared in Grand County Court Monday afternoon.
Religious display causes controversy at schoolPARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) - Is it separation of church and state or simply Christmas decorations? It's a question a bulletin board at one Region 8 school has people asking and a controversy that has news sources from all over the state calling. There are several decorations that li …
Thousands Rally to Support Texas Nativity Scene Against Atheist AttacksThe battle over a nativity scene in Athens, Texas, reached new heights this weekend when up to 5,000 supporters flooded the town square.
Dog Stabbed after Biting 4 Year-OldMADEIRA BEACH, Fla. - Deputies say a 48-year-old man stabbed a Golden Retriever after it bit his granddaughter's lip outside a Madeira Beach McDonald's.
Man Found Burning Alive CHESTER, Pa. - November 1, 2011 (WPVI) -- Homicide detectives are investigating the mysterious and gruesome death of a man in the city of Chester.
Camouflage-Clad Woman Shot by HomeownerBALL GROUND, Ga. - Authorities say an armed woman dressed from head to toe in camouflage was shot to death by a homeowner in Cherokee County after she snuck inside.
Seventh grader solves crime | 11alive.comATLANTA - At just 12 years old, Jessica Maple feels she already has the skills of a seasoned detective. She solved a burglary by finding clues they missed. It happened while she while attending Fulton County's Junior District Attorneys Camp in July. "We learned how to look at fi …
Biker Dead After Crashing Through Minivan's WindshieldHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a collision on US Highway 301 that claimed the life of a 62-year-old motorcyclist in Hillsborough County Sunday afternoon. .
MOSCOW: In a major breakthrough tonight, scientists have discovered an easy and quick way to produce one of the world's most coveted elements. Antimatter is something of a myth to the average person.
Trapped Burglars Call For MommaBATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Three men called for momma after they were cornered inside a house they were burglarizing.
Suspected Home Invader Shot & Killed While Under SurveillancePOLK COUNTY, Fla. - A man suspected in a string of home invasions and burglaries in Polk County was shot and killed while being tracked by investigators this morning, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Mom Beat 12 Year-Old Boy To Death For Stealing Her DrugsGREENSBURG, IN (FOX19) - The Decatur County Prosecutor's Office released more information Monday on the death of Devin Parsons, 12.
Shark Bites Teen Off New Smyrna BeachNEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Volusia County Beach Patrol officials said a shark bit a 19-year-old in the calf on Monday afternoon.
Man Busted For Masturbating On Flight While Shocked Passengers Looked On DENVER (PIX11)— It has all the elements of a horror movie: a snake, a plane and a couple of horrified passengers.
Mother Shoots Daughter, Kills Herself DUNEDIN, Fla. - Detectives are trying to figure out why a Dunedin mother shot her daughter before taking her own life.
Woman Ran Over & Killed BoyfriendBRIDGEPORT, Texas - A local woman is charged with murder after she allegedly ran over her boyfriend with her car and killed him.
Teen's Karate Moves Save Her From Sex Offender's Attack OLYMPIA— A brave 16-year-old girl used her karate skills to fight off a dangerous sex offender near Olympia.
2 Men Arrested After Fight Over Woman Leads To Attempted Murder ChargesST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Two men were arrested and charged with attempted murder early Thursday because of their interest in a woman, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
REUTERS RELEASES PHOTOS OF DEATH SCENE AT OSAMA COMPOUND ** Warning Graphic ** Photos show three dead men at Osama Bins Ladens's compound in Abbottabad. The photos were taken about an hour after the raid. Reuters said they purchased the photos of the three dead men at Osama's compound from a Pakistani security agent.
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