Police won't arrest man who dragged 12-foot cross from Texas to Washington hometownOctober 7th, 2009 Man who bore cross from Texas arrives in Wash.ABERDEEN, Wash. — A man who dragged a 12-foot cross from Longview, Texas, to his home in Washington state had some good news when he arrived.
Last running of the bulls leaves 4 injured, no one goredJuly 14th, 2009 4 injured, no gorings in last Pamplona bull runPAMPLONA, Spain — The final chapter in this year's running of the bulls in Spain left four people injured with fractured bones and a head blow Tuesday, but no one was gored. One of the six bulls set free in the last of eight runs through Pamplona's cobblestone streets covered the 850-meter (half-mile) route in an extremely fast time — one minute, 49 seconds — and at one point barreled into one runner and flipped him into the air.
1 man dead at Pamplona's running of the bulls, first fatal goring since 1995July 10th, 2009 1 man dead at bull run in PamplonaPAMPLONA, Spain — Organizers of Pamplona's running of the bulls say a man has been gored to death — the first such fatality since 1995. The San Fermin festival Web site says the unidentified man was gored in the neck and lung during a run Friday that was messy and dangerous because of a rogue bull that separated from the pack.
4 people gored in running of the bulls in PamplonaJuly 10th, 2009 4 people gored in Pamplona bull runPAMPLONA, Spain — At least four people were gored in a dangerous and messy chapter of the running of the bulls in Pamplona. Spanish National Television said another six people were hospitalized with bumps and bruises after Friday's run, the fourth of eight at the San Fermin festival in the northern town.
Running of the bulls leaves 5 injured, but no one gored, at San Fermin festival in PamplonaJuly 9th, 2009 Running of the bulls leaves 5 injured in PamplonaPAMPLONA, Spain — A lightning-fast running of the bulls in Pamplona has left five people slightly injured but no one gored. The third day of the San Fermin festival saw pileups of fallen daredevils and other dicey situations but Thursday's run was clean for the most part.
Running of the bulls kicks off in Pamplona, Red Cross says 4 injured but no one goredJuly 7th, 2009 Running of the bulls kicks off in PamplonaPAMPLONA, Spain — Thrillseekers have sprinted through Pamplona in a swift and relatively clean start to the running of the bulls. Spanish Red Cross spokesman Jose Aldaba said no one was gored in Tuesday's run but four people were hospitalized with bumps or bruises.
NM shelter cancels plan to euthanize 50 strays to make room for court-held pit bullsJune 19th, 2009 NM shelter cancels plan to kill dozens of dogsLAS CRUCES, N.M. — Officials of a New Mexico animal shelter say they have canceled plans to euthanize more than 50 dogs to make room for court-held pit bulls.
New Mexico shelter to kill more than 50 stray dogs to make room for 'aggressive' pit bullsJune 18th, 2009 Shelter to kill strays to make room for pit bullsLAS CRUCES, N.M. — Officials at a New Mexico animal shelter say they'll euthanize more than 50 dogs and puppies this week to make room for 12 pit bulls from an unresolved dog fighting case.
Ex-suspect in east Texas dragging case proclaims innocence after charges droppedJune 5th, 2009 Ex-suspect claims innocence in Texas dragging casePARIS, Texas — One of two white men cleared this week of murder charges alleging they ran down their black friend in east Texas says he knew he would be exonerated. Shannon Finley reiterated his innocence Friday, the day after prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to make a case.
Rojas' 2 goals lead Red Bulls, 4-1 over EarthquakesMay 9th, 2009 Rojas' 2 goals lead Red BullsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jorge Rojas scored his first two MLS goals within a six-minute span of the first half and Macoumba Kandji had a goal and two assists, leading the New York Red Bulls to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Friday night.
Game 7 of Bulls-Celtics supplants Game 6 as most-watched first-round NBA playoff game on cableMay 6th, 2009 Game 7 of Bulls-Celtics breaks viewership recordATLANTA — Game 7 of the Bulls-Celtics series has supplanted Game 6 as the most-watched first-round NBA playoff game ever on cable. TNT says Boston's 109-99 win Saturday to end the exhilarating series was seen by 6.99 million people.
And 1: Bulls get an extra point 2 quarters later in Game 7 against BostonMay 3rd, 2009 Scoring error brings Bulls closer during timeoutBOSTON — A "technical error" in Saturday night's game between the Bulls and the Celtics brought Chicago one point closer — during a timeout, several hours after the original shot. Boston led 89-83 — at least that's what the scoreboard read — with 5:44 remaining in the fourth when the public address announcer said that a first-half 3-pointer by Ben Gordon had been incorrectly scored a 2-pointer.
From Odyssey to oddity: Celtics don't need overtime to beat Bulls 109-99 and reach 2d roundMay 3rd, 2009 OT hold-down: Celtics top Bulls in regulationBOSTON — After a record-setting seven overtimes in the first six games, the Celtics made an early night of it with a dominating stretch in the second. That's second quarter, not second OT.
Triple OT thriller between Bulls and Celtics is most-watched first-round game ever on cable TVMay 1st, 2009 Celtics-Bulls thriller sets cable viewers recordATLANTA — The triple-overtime thriller between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics is the most-watched first-round game on cable TV. TNT says the Bulls' 128-127 victory Thursday in Game 6 was seen by 5.35 million viewers.
Bulls guard Ben Gordon is day-to-day after straining hamstring in Game 4 against CelticsApril 27th, 2009 MRI confirms strained hamstring for Bulls' GordonCHICAGO — Chicago Bulls star Ben Gordon is listed as day-to-day after an MRI confirmed he has a strained left hamstring. Gordon was hurt in the second quarter Sunday, then sent Game 4 into a second overtime with a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left.
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