Hunter cited for shooting bear that was being photgraphed near Alaska highwayOctober 8th, 2009 Hunter shoots bear being photographed near highwaySTERLING, Alaska — A Kenai National Wildlife Refuge enforcement officer has cited one of two hunters who opened fire on a bear in front of people who had been taking pictures as it fished in the Kenai River, next to the Sterling Highway bridge. Discharging a firearm is prohibited along that section of the highway because of high public use.
Friend says slain Texas teacher lived life to the fullest as hundreds attend memorial serviceSeptember 26th, 2009 Memorial service held for slain Texas teacherTYLER, Texas — Hundreds of friends, family members, colleagues and students gathered to remember the life of an educator and musician who was stabbed to death at a Texas high school. Drawings, letters, scrapbooks and notes from John Tyler High School students to special education teacher Todd Roberts Henry filled the foyer of the chapel at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, where the memorial service was held Saturday.
Idaho's wolf hunt off to slow start as federal judge eyes request to haltSeptember 1st, 2009 Idaho's wolf hunt on for nowBOISE, Idaho — The first legal wolf hunt in decades in the lower 48 states is off to a slow start. Hunters in Idaho could begin shooting wolves just before sunrise Tuesday in select hunting districts in the central and northern mountains.
Movie fans book $27.4 million in tickets for 'Final Destination' as fright flick rules weekendAugust 31st, 2009 Fans book $27M in tickets for 'Final Destination'LOS ANGELES — "The Final Destination" has landed at the top of the weekend box office with a $27.4 million debut for the latest installment in the horror franchise. The top 20 movies at U.S.
MoneyGram International to start transfers in CambodiaAugust 17th, 2009 MoneyGram to start transfers in CambodiaMILWAUKEE — Money transfer service MoneyGram International Inc. said Monday it will start its service in Cambodia, thanks to a new alliance with Advanced Bank of Asia, a growing bank in Cambodia.
'G.I. Joe' rolls to box-office victory with $54.7M; Streep feeds adult crowd with 'Julia'August 10th, 2009 'G.I. Joe' rolls to box-office victory with $54.7MLOS ANGELES —"G.I. Joe" has claimed the box-office spoils of war with a $54.7 million opening weekend for the action flick based on the Hasbro toys.
Zale closes 118 retail locations in 4th-quarter; set to take $50 million chargeAugust 6th, 2009 Zale closes 118 retail locations in 4th-quarterDALLAS — Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. said Thursday that it closed 118 retail locations in the fiscal fourth quarter due to underperformance.
'Funny People' lands Sandler, Rogen at No. 1 spot with $22.7 million debut weekendAugust 4th, 2009 'Funny People' lands Sandler at No. 1 with $22.7MLOS ANGELES — Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen's "Funny People" had a solid though unremarkable start at the box office, debuting as the No.
SUV strikes Texas church shortly before Sunday service, sending 3 people to hospitalsAugust 3rd, 2009 SUV hits Texas church before Sunday serviceGILMER, Texas — Three people were injured when an SUV crashed into a church in eastern Texas just as the service was about to start. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Kenneth Nolley told the Tyler Courier Times Telegraph that the SUV crashed into the auditorium of the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Gilmer on Sunday morning.
SUV strikes eastern Texas church shortly before Sunday service, sending 3 people to hospitalsAugust 3rd, 2009 SUV hits church in eastern TexasGILMER, Texas — Three people were injured when an SUV crashed into a church in eastern Texas just as the service was about to start. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Kenneth Nolley told the Tyler Courier Times Telegraph that the SUV crashed into the auditorium of the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Gilmer on Sunday morning.
Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' bows to $30.6 million debut; 'Ice Age' lingers with $27.6 millionJuly 13th, 2009 Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' bows to $30.6M debutLOS ANGELES — Sacha Baron Cohen's "Bruno" strutted to a first-place finish at the weekend box office with a $30.6 million debut. The top 20 movies at U.S.
Bullock's 'Proposal' engages fans with $33.6 million; 'Hangover' hangs in with $26.8 millionJune 22nd, 2009 Bullock's 'Proposal' engages fans with $33.6MLOS ANGELES — Sandra Bullock popped the question, and fans said yes. Bullock and Ryan Reynolds' wedding comedy "The Proposal" led the weekend box office with a $33.6 million debut.
Lingering 'Hangover' leads weekend box office with $32.8 million; 'Up' stays aloft with $30.8MJune 15th, 2009 Lingering 'Hangover' leads box office with $32.8MLOS ANGELES — "The Hangover" is not going away any time soon. The bachelor-bash comedy remained No.
'Up' lifts off to $68.1 million opening weekend for Pixar Animation, Walt DisneyJune 1st, 2009 'Up' lifts off to $68.1 million weekend for PixarLOS ANGELES — Walt Disney and Pixar Animation launched their latest cartoon comedy to a No. 1 debut with a $68.1 million weekend for their family adventure "Up."
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Beyonce's 'Obsessed' entices fans as stalker thriller leads weekend with $28.6 million debutApril 27th, 2009 Beyonce's 'Obsessed' makes $28.6 million debutLOS ANGELES — Beyonce Knowles' thriller "Obsessed" debuted as the top weekend movie with $28.6 million. The top 20 movies at U.S.