Michigan boy, 14, completes 4-day, 100-mile trip in his wheelchair to raise money for charity

October 9th, 2009 Man accused of dragging dead dog behind wheelchairJOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A western Pennsylvania man accused of fatally shooting his puppy and dragging the dog's carcass behind his wheelchair has been ordered to stand trial.

October 9th, 2009 Obama to give $1.4 million Nobel prize to charityWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will donate the $1.4 million cash award that comes with the Nobel Peace Prize to charity. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says it's likely that more than one charity will share the windfall.

October 5th, 2009 Man dies when wheelchair falls down elevator shaftDETROIT — Detroit police say a 58-year-old man died when his motorized wheelchair fell eight floors down an elevator shaft in a downtown building. Police spokesman John Roach says it appears the wheelchair had been moving erratically and bumping into the elevator door on the eighth floor of the residential building Monday afternoon.

September 25th, 2009 GOP using 'You lie' lawmaker for fundraising pitchWASHINGTON — The Republican Party is using the newfound fame of the lawmaker who shouted "You lie!" at President Barack Obama to raise money for GOP candidates around the country. Although party leaders initially called Rep.

September 20th, 2009 Illinois pastor swims English Channel for charityROCKFORD, Ill. — Twenty-one miles and nearly 14 hours later, a northern Illinois pastor has fulfilled his goal of swimming the English Channel to raise money for a school in Africa.

September 18th, 2009 Palin dinner brings in $63,500 for charityANCHORAGE, Alaska — A chance to have dinner with former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has swelled the coffers of an organization that aids wounded veterans. The top bid for dinner with Palin, the former Alaska governor, was $63,500.

September 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - US businessman Tellman Knudson hopes to raise $100 million for a charity by running across the the country barefoot, a media report said Wednesday. The 32-year-old entrepreneur will start his 5,000-km barefoot run in New York.

September 1st, 2009 Chicago's Michigan Ave. to close for Winfrey showCHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey is bringing her show to the streets of downtown Chicago next week.

August 31st, 2009 Blueberry virus strikes Michigan research centerDETROIT — Two destructive viruses have shown up in blueberry bushes in Michigan. Michigan is the nation's No.

August 22nd, 2009 GENEVA - The permanent mission of United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the UN office here is hosting Iftar programmes for the Muslim community in Switzerland. The Iftar programmes, being funded by the Khalifa bin Zayed Charity Foundation, will cover many cities in Switzerland including Geneva and Zurich, WAM news agency reported Saturday.

August 14th, 2009 PS Business Parks completes offeringGLENDALE, Calif. — PS Business Parks Inc.

August 12th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The Red Crescent Authority (RCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Wednesday announced several humanitarian programmes for the upcoming Islamic holy month of Ramadan, WAM news agency reported. The Ramadan seasonal charity campaign, which included iftar meal, Eid ul-Fitr clothing and Zakat ul-Fitr, was launched at a press conference here.

June 12th, 2009 Prison for Chicago cop who beat man in wheelchairCHICAGO — A Chicago police officer caught on hospital security footage repeatedly striking a man who was handcuffed and shackled to a wheelchair has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. William Cozzi stood expressionless as U.S.

May 30th, 2009 Prince Harry plays polo match in NY for charityNEW YORK — Prince Harry is playing polo in New York and following in his mother's footsteps by helping raise money for a charity for AIDS orphans. On the second day of his first official visit to the United States, the 24-year-old prince went to Governors Island in New York Harbor.

April 23rd, 2009 Michigan State gets $10 million from mystery donorEAST LANSING, Mich. — An anonymous donor is giving Michigan State University $10 million.