Legal fight looms for Tavern on the Green as NYC and restaurant family both claim to own nameOctober 10th, 2009 Legal fight looms over NYC's Tavern on the GreenNEW YORK — A legal fight is looming in New York City over Tavern on the Green, the Central Park restaurant that has been a tourist destination since the 1930s. The dispute revolves around the restaurant's name.
Missouri farmer killed by lightning strike as storms pelt Midwest with heavy rainOctober 8th, 2009 Missouri farmer killed by lightning strikeST. LOUIS — A Missouri farmer has died after being struck by lightning while checking on his cattle.
LAPD Chief Bratton honored by Queen of England for helping US, UK improve policingSeptember 11th, 2009 LAPD Chief Bratton honored by Queen of EnglandLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police Chief William Bratton is being honored by the queen of England for his contributions to law enforcement. At a ceremony Friday in Washington, Bratton was named an Honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
NASA scientist William Robbins, honored for satellite work, dies in Ohio at 82August 25th, 2009 NASA scientist William Robbins dies in Ohio at 82NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — A retired NASA scientist honored for improving satellite communications technology has died in Ohio at age 82. William H. Robbins died at a nursing home in the Cleveland suburb Olmsted Falls of complications from a stroke suffered in 2005.
5 killed in head-on collision on rural Mo. highway; corner says there were no skid marksAugust 3rd, 2009 5 people die in crash in eastern MissouriFARMINGTON, Mo. — Five people were killed in a head-on collision on a two-lane highway in rural eastern Missouri.
Denver cop accused of pulling out gun after getting tired of waiting for his food at McDonald'sJuly 22nd, 2009 Cop accused of pulling gun while waiting for foodAURORA, Colo. — A Denver police officer has been charged with felony menacing for allegedly brandishing his gun at a McDonald's restaurant after getting tired of waiting for his food.
Cronkite to be buried in Missouri after NYC funeral; Memorial planned at Lincoln CenterJuly 18th, 2009 Cronkite to be buried in Missouri after NY funeralNEW YORK — Walter Cronkite's final resting place will be next to his late wife in Missouri. The iconic newsman's longtime chief of staff says a private funeral service has been scheduled for Thursday at St.
Mo. governor unfreezes $1.5M in state funds for Tour of Missouri, says race should go onJuly 14th, 2009 Mo. governor says Tour of Missouri race to go onJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov.
Mo. tourism commission reaffirms Tour of Missouri support in face of potential funding cutJuly 11th, 2009 Mo. commission reaffirms Tour of Missouri supportJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri tourism officials and professional cycling teams are reaffirming support for the Tour of Missouri race in the face of budget cuts that could force its cancellation.
Mo. board approves deal to move Chiefs training camp from Wis. to Missouri for 10 yearsJune 18th, 2009 Mo. board revises training camp deal for ChiefsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri officials have approved a deal to bring the Kansas City Chiefs training camp back to Missouri for at least 10 years.
Mich. woman gets surprise 100th birthday party at McDonald's where she's a regular customerJune 8th, 2009 McDonald's customer gets party _ on 100th birthdayBRIGHTON, Mich. — A Michigan woman has celebrated her 100th birthday at the same eatery she's visited regularly for the past 15 years — McDonald's.
A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemJune 3rd, 2009 A look at numbers behind Missouri's meth problemMissouri had far and away the most meth lab busts and dump site discoveries in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Here are the top 10 states for the number of meth incidents:
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Severe storms in northeastern Missouri leave 1 dead, cause significant damageMay 14th, 2009 Severe storms kill 1 in northeastern MissouriKIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Officials say one person is dead after severe storms, including a tornado, raked northeastern Missouri.
Oregon authorities arrest 7 involved in a brawl during karaoke at a restaurantMay 4th, 2009 Brawl breaks out during karaoke at Ore. restaurantPORTLAND, Ore.
Pro wrestlers, others see image of Virgin Mary in US-Mexico border town's restaurant griddleMay 1st, 2009 Diners report seeing Virgin Mary on food griddleCALEXICO, Calif. — The hottest thing on the griddle at the Las Palmas restaurant these days isn't the food — it's the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that a cook says she saw on the griddle.