DC's little known Franciscan Monastery offers replicas of sites from the Holy LandOctober 12th, 2009 Franciscan Monastery showcases Holy Land in DCWASHINGTON — On a Christian pilgrimage with her church group, Kristin Toorop looks up to Calvary and her eyes open wide. She listens as tour guide Gloria Harrington tells the story of where Christ was crucified, with Mary Magdalene kneeling at his feet.
Kentucky officials bestow governor's award for the arts on native son George ClooneyOctober 6th, 2009 Ky. honors native son Clooney with arts awardFRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky is honoring native son George Clooney with an award from the governor.
Toddler swept away from family's mobile home among 5 killed as storms flood SoutheastSeptember 21st, 2009 Toddler among 5 killed as storms drench SoutheastATLANTA — A two-year-old boy has been found dead in Georgia after floodwaters swept him from his father's arms, and authorities say at least four others have died across the Southeast as rains drench the area. Carroll County Deputy Coroner Ed Baskin said the boy was found Monday afternoon downstream of his family's mobile home, which was split apart by a swollen creek.
RI trooper sees man on highway yelling about pregnant woman, delivers baby inside pickup truckAugust 27th, 2009 RI highway trooper delivers baby in pickup truckLINCOLN, R.I. — A Rhode Island state trooper responding to a call of a medical emergency on a highway has helped deliver a baby in a pickup truck.
LA taqueria owner fined $46K for firing new mom who breastfed her baby during breaksAugust 22nd, 2009 Taqueria fined $46K for firing mom who breastfedLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles taqueria owner has been ordered to pay more than $46,000 for firing a worker because she used her break time to breastfeed her baby. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing says Jesus Acosta, owner of Acosta Tacos, was ordered to pay Marina Chavez lost wages, compensation for emotional suffering and an administrative fine.
Ohio family's exotic 22,000-mile adventure on a budget leads to 52 zoos in 52 weeksAugust 4th, 2009 Wild! Ohio family visits 52 zoos in 52 weeksCOLUMBUS, Ohio — It's been a wild year for members of an Ohio family, who say they've accomplished a goal of visiting 52 zoos in 52 weeks. Columbus resident Marla Taviano, her husband and three daughters began last August with the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky and spent weekends and vacations going to zoos across the country.
Philadelphia-area man jailed 14 years for contempt of court to be freedJuly 10th, 2009 Man jailed 14 years for court contempt to be freedMEDIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man jailed for contempt of court for 14 years has been ordered released.
Tenn. boy accused of stealing medical supplies from ambulance while paramedics treated his momJune 30th, 2009 Boy allegedly steals from ambulance as mom treatedELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — A boy was arrested over the weekend on charges of stealing from an ambulance while paramedics were treating his mother.
Husband, wife jailed for smuggling $2.1 million in scrap silver from Pa. plant in lunch boxesJune 30th, 2009 Couple jailed for smuggling silver from Pa. plantGREENSBURG, Pa.
Police in Puerto Rico arrest man accused of snatching 88 pieces of underwear from neighborJune 17th, 2009 Man accused of stealing 88 panties from neighborSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico police said they have arrested a man accused of snatching 88 pieces of underwear from a neighbor's clothesline. The man was charged with theft and illegal appropriation.
Police: Car fleeing Philly robbery scene jumps curb, killing 3 kids; mom in critical conditionJune 11th, 2009 Car hits Philly crowd, killing 3 kids; mom injuredPHILADELPHIA — A woman is in critical condition after a car being chased by Philadelphia police crashed into a crowd and killed three young children, at least one of them hers. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey says Wednesday night's crash in the city's Feltonville neighborhood began with two men stealing a motorcycle at gunpoint.
Baby left on doorstep in Fla. after thieves steal his parents' car with him in the back seatJune 8th, 2009 Fla. thieves steal car, dump baby on doorstepST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Tests prove top finishers at Kentucky Derby and Oaks were clean of steroidsMay 11th, 2009 No positive steroid test at Derby, OaksLEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky racing officials say no horse tested positive for steroids or other banned drugs at the Kentucky Derby or Kentucky Oaks.
Ex- NYC stock trader pleads guilty to stealing $16M from friends, clients for lavish lifestyleMay 2nd, 2009 Ex-NYC stock trader pleads guilty to stealing $16MNEW YORK — A former New York City stock trader has pleaded guilty to stealing $16 million he had promised to invest for friends and clients. David Holzer pleaded guilty Thursday in state Supreme Court in Manhattan.
Horse dies at Rolex Kentucky event, cause of death for 13-year-old Kingpin not yet determinedApril 26th, 2009 Horse dies at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day EventLEXINGTON, Ky. — A veteran horse died while competing at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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