Jailed Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford injured in fight with inmate, treated at hospitalSeptember 25th, 2009 Jailed Texas billionaire hospitalized after fightCONROE, Texas — A U.S. Marshals Service spokesman says jailed Texas billionaire R.
2nd rocket competitor in simulated lunar landing contest calls off mission at halfway pointSeptember 16th, 2009 2nd entrant in lunar landing contest gets halfwayLOS ANGELES — A privately built rocket competing for NASA prize money has been grounded halfway through a simulated lunar landing mission in the Mojave Desert, but developers plan to make another attempt. Masten Space Systems' "Xombie" rocket made a 93-second flight from a launch pad to a landing pad Wednesday before engine damage was discovered and the return flight was canceled.
Oldest American, a 114-year-old NH woman, enjoys Boston Red Sox, Hershey's Kisses, ice creamSeptember 13th, 2009 114-year-old NH woman becomes oldest AmericanMANCHESTER, N.H. — A 114-year-old New Hampshire woman who loves the Boston Red Sox, Hershey's Kisses and ice cream is believed to be the oldest American.
NFL commissioner Goodell says Michael Vick is eligible to play in 3rd game of regular season.September 3rd, 2009 NFL says Vick eligible to play in 3rd gameNEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season. Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision.
NFL commissioner Goodell says Eagles QB Michael Vick eligible to play in 3rd game of seasonSeptember 3rd, 2009 NFL says Eagles' Vick eligible to play in 3rd gameNEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season. Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision.
As Vick nears Eagles debut, animal advocates want spotlight on dogs, not the dogfighterAugust 26th, 2009 Animal advocates want focus on dogs, not VickPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles tailgaters will be out in force long before Michael Vick takes the field on Thursday. So will animal advocates — on the other side of town.
Bronze eagles return to NYC's Central Park after being stolen 30 years ago by drug dealerJuly 11th, 2009 Central Park's stolen bronze eagles finally homeNEW YORK — Two bronze eagles stolen from Central Park more than 30 years ago by a drug dealer who used them to store his stash are finally back at home. Prosecutors say the statues were stolen from the City Employees War Memorial at the Mall in the mid-1970s.
Tennessee prison that was home to Martin Luther King Jr. assassin closes at age of 113June 11th, 2009 Tenn. prison that housed MLK assassin closes doorsPETROS, Tenn. — A Tennessee prison that was home to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassin and many other of the state's worst criminals is closing its doors.
Police: 2 teens plotting to flee NY halfway house killed supervisor, are arrested in BuffaloJune 9th, 2009 Police: 2 teens killed to escape NY halfway houseLOCKPORT, N.Y. — Two teenage residents of a western New York halfway house killed a supervisor and bolted from the home after one of them fell under suspicion for stealing, police said Tuesday.
Britt Reid, son of Philadelphia Eagles coach, graduates from court-ordered drug rehab programJune 4th, 2009 Britt Reid graduates from Pa. drug court programNORRISTOWN, Pa.
Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson coaches during cancer treatment, says he feels 'good'May 2nd, 2009 Eagles' Johnson coaches during cancer treatmentPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has continued to perform his duties while undergoing treatment for skin cancer and says he's feeling "good" and enjoying his work. Johnson is using a cart to traverse the fields while the Eagles hold their first minicamp of the offseason.
Unhappy Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown says he'll be at team's mandatory minicampApril 28th, 2009 Disgruntled Eagle says he'll be at minicampPHILADELPHIA — Unhappy cornerback Sheldon Brown says he'll report to the Eagles' mandatory minicamp this weekend so that he's prepared to play somewhere this season. Brown wants a trade and speculated he could be bumped from the starting lineup after Philadelphia acquired cornerback Ellis Hobbs from the Patriots last weekend.
Co-founder of Morgan-McClure Motorsports gets prison term for tax fraud, obstructionApril 28th, 2009 Morgan-McClure Motorsports principal gets prisonABINGDON, Va. — A federal judge in Virginia has handed an 18-month prison sentence to a co-founder of Morgan-McClure Motorsports who the government said accepted bags of cash to avoid taxes.
Oldest known endangered Sumatran tiger euthanized at Zoo Atlanta after declining healthApril 24th, 2009 Oldest known Sumatran tiger dies at Zoo AtlantaATLANTA — One of the oldest known Sumatran tigers in the U.S. has died at Zoo Atlanta.
Eagles sign restricted free agent WR Baskett to 1-year deal, also add undrafted TE from PurdueApril 23rd, 2009 Eagles sign WR Baskett to 1-year dealPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles signed restricted free agent receiver Hank Baskett to a one-year contract on Thursday. Baskett had a career-high 33 catches for 440 yards and three touchdowns last season.
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