Man upset he was denied service at closed Miami Taco Bell shoots employeeOctober 6th, 2009 Man upset at closed Miami Taco Bell shoots workerMIAMI — Police say a man upset he couldn't order food after closing time at a Miami Taco Bell shot at employees as they tried to leave, hitting one in the leg. Police say the man waited in the parking lot and opened fire around 3:40 a.m.
Police say off-duty Detroit officer fatally shoots wife, then kills himself, outside librarySeptember 22nd, 2009 Police: Off-duty officer fatally shoots wife, selfCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police in a Detroit suburb say an off-duty officer fatally shot his wife in the parking lot of a library and then shot himself.
Off-duty Detroit officer fatally shoots wife, then shoots himself, outside librarySeptember 22nd, 2009 Off-duty Detroit officer shoots wife, then himselfCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police in a Detroit suburb say an off-duty officer fatally shot his wife in the parking lot of a library and then shot himself.
Most people spend least on Father's Day: Oz surveyAugust 26th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Father's Day has been ranked the lowest in regard to the amount spent on gifts on special days, according to a survey. In the survey conducted by Visa Prepaid, almost 70 percent of respondents said they spent the most amount of money on presents for partner's birthday.
Sheriff: Longtime NC senator shoots 1 of 2 intruders who kicked in door of his homeAugust 24th, 2009 Sheriff: NC senator shoots intruder at his homeTABOR CITY, N.C. — A sheriff says North Carolina's longest serving state lawmaker has shot one of two intruders who kicked in the front door of his home.
Asparagus extracts may fight hangover, protect the liverAugust 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Asparagus extract contains amino acids and minerals, which may ease alcohol hangover and protect liver cells against toxins, according to a study. Asparagus officinalis is a common vegetable that is widely consumed worldwide, and has long been used as an herbal medicine due to its anticancer effects.
Father's involvement must for healthy upbringing of kidsAugust 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The father's involvement is compulsory for healthy upbringing of kids, says a new study. The study found that when mothers and fathers enrolled together in 16-week sessions to work on their relationships, their children were much less likely to be depressed, anxious and hyperactive.
Dad's early bonding with child scripts later involvementJuly 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - When a dad changes diapers and makes paediatric appointments, he's more likely to stay involved when his child makes the transition to school, says a new study. "If we want fathers to be involved in school, we need to focus on men building close, loving relationships with their children in the pre-school years," said Brent McBride, University of Illinois (U of I) professor of human development.
Sheriff's deputy shoots, kills 16-year-old boy in Compton; teen said to have gunJuly 6th, 2009 Deputy shoots, kills teen boy in ComptonCOMPTON, Calif. — Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy by a sheriff's deputy in Compton.
Dad's early involvement with child boosts their connection in schoolJune 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A father, who changes his baby's diapers and keeps a check on the child's day to day activities, is more likely to be more involved in the kid's school years as well, according to a University of Illinois study. The study explores the role of parent involvement on student achievement.
The Worcester church that lures men with beer on Father's day!June 21st, 2009 LONDON - In an attempt to treat Fathers' Day in the same way as Mothering Sunday, bottles of beer will be given to fathers who attend a church in Britian. While backing the move, which is part of a Church of England initiative to put a Christian emphasis on the annual celebration of fatherhood, Rt Rev John Inge, the Bishop of Worcester, said that it's an attempt to attract more men, The Telegraph reports.
Ga. liquor store clerk shoots would-be robber after his cell phone defects knifeJune 16th, 2009 Clerk shoots man after cell phone deflects knifeROSWELL, Ga. — A liquor store clerk's cell phone may have saved his life.
Give it up for Sonia Sotomayor: Documents from Supreme Court nominee show a flash of humorJune 5th, 2009 Buried in documents is a little Sotomayor humorWASHINGTON — Did you hear the one about the three judges who go duck hunting? Sonia Sotomayor has. The joke, as pieced together from the Supreme Court nominee's typed and handwritten notes for a 2006 speech at Hofstra University, goes like this:
A Supreme Court justice, a circuit judge and a district judge go duck hunting.
Fathers tend to tighten clamps on teens' risky sexual behaviourMay 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fathers tend to tighten clamps on adolescents when they engage in risky sexual behaviour, according to a new study. Researchers at Boston College, Universities of Pittsburgh and Harvard who conducted the study, followed more than 3,200 teenagers aged 13 to 18 over a period of four years.
Nicholas Cage shows support for single dads with 'The Knowing'March 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage hopes to debunk the 'myth' that single fathers can't raise kids with his new flick The Knowing. The Oscar winner, whose a single dad himself to 18-year-old son Weston, was determined to show men can raise kids as well as women, and wanted to make the film to balance out with the films about single mums.
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