Man running for office in Ohio puts names of political opponents on tombstones in his yardOctober 7th, 2009 Candidate puts rivals' names on tombstones in yardSYLVANIA, Ohio — A man running for office in Ohio has put a Halloween display in his yard that includes tombstones bearing the names of his political opponents. Royal Barber of Sylvania Township near Toledo said it's all in good fun.
NM governor's barber dies after found beaten near site of annual Santa Fe festivalSeptember 14th, 2009 Police investigate death of barber of NM governorSANTA FE, N.M. — Police are investigating the death of a man who was found beaten in the middle of the street just blocks from a huge Santa Fe festival.
Officials say at least 28 sick from recalled ground beef from Calif companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: 28 sick from Calif. beef in 3 statesSAN FRANCISCO — Health officials in three Western states said Friday at least 28 people have reported illnesses tied to recalled ground beef that may be tainted with salmonella.
Officials say at least 27 reported illnesses tied to ground beef from California companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: At least 27 ill from Calif. beefVISALIA, Calif.
Officials say at least 9 reported illnesses tied to ground beef from Calif. companyAugust 7th, 2009 Officials: 9 sick from Calif. beef problemVISALIA, Calif.
Bottle of wine worth $20,000 stolen from, then returned to Massachusetts liquor storeAugust 4th, 2009 Pricey wine stolen, then returned to Mass. storeHOPKINTON, Mass.
Yemen executes barber for rape, death of 11-year-old who came to his shop for haircutJuly 6th, 2009 Yemen executes man for rape, killing 11-year-oldSAN'A, Yemen — The Yemen news agency reports that a barber has been publicly executed after he was found guilty of raping and killing an 11-year-old boy who came to his shop for a haircut. Pictures of the execution Monday in the capital of San'a showed hundreds of people gathered around as Yehya Hussein was killed.
JBS Swift Beef Co. expands beef recall over possible E. coli contaminationJune 28th, 2009 JBS Swift Beef Co. expands beef recallGREELEY, Colo.
JBS Swift recalls 41,000 pounds of beef because of possible E. coli contaminationJune 25th, 2009 JBS Swift recalls 41,000 pounds of beefGREELEY, Colo. — JBS Swift Beef Co.
New York merchant who showed mercy on robber is cited in drug paraphernalia sweepJune 4th, 2009 Benevolent New York merchant cited in drug sweepSHIRLEY, N.Y. — A New York convenience store owner who made headlines after showing mercy on a would-be robber has been accused of selling drug paraphernalia.
Ex-Cleveland investigative reporter red-faced after trying to use parking spot reserved for mediaJune 2nd, 2009 Ex-Cleveland reporter red-faced over parking moveCLEVELAND — A former TV investigative reporter in Cleveland has found himself on the other end of embarrassing questions after he tried to grab free parking he wasn't entitled to. Tom Merriman is now an attorney with a Cleveland law firm, but acknowledges he put an old press pass on his dashboard recently to use a parking spot reserved for the media across from the courts building downtown.
Convenience store owner confronted by a bat-wielding robber gives man loaf of bread and $40June 2nd, 2009 Store owner gives would-be robber bread and $40GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — A Long Island convenience store owner confronted by a bat-wielding would-be robber said Tuesday he decided to show mercy on the man after he collapsed in tears claiming he was only committing the crime to support his starving family.
NY store owner gives $40, loaf of bread to contrite would-be thief after he begs forgivenessJune 2nd, 2009 NY store owner gives would-be thief $40 and breadGARDEN CITY, N.Y. — A rifle-toting convenience store owner said he decided to show mercy on a would-be robber after seeing the man collapse into tears and claim he was only committing the crime to support his starving family.
2 passengers slightly hurt by flying glass after Greyhound bus is hit by bullet in ClevelandJune 1st, 2009 Cleveland police say bus shot, flying glass hits 2CLEVELAND — Police in Cleveland say a gunshot shattered a window on a Greyhound bus, slightly injuring two passengers who were hit by flying glass. The bus bound for New York was hit about 3 a.m.
US trade chief: Beef deal with EU is close, could herald start of end for other disputesMay 11th, 2009 US trade chief: beef deal with EU '99 pct there'GENEVA — A top U.S. trade official says a long-running trade clash between the United States and the European Union over hormone-treated U.S.