California police identify woman whose body was found bound with wire in burning trash binOctober 11th, 2009 Calif. police identify woman found in trash binSANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Police have identified a woman whose body was found bound with wire in a burning trash bin in Los Angeles County.
Man running for office in Ohio puts names of political opponents on tombstones in his yardOctober 7th, 2009 Candidate puts rivals' names on tombstones in yardSYLVANIA, Ohio — A man running for office in Ohio has put a Halloween display in his yard that includes tombstones bearing the names of his political opponents. Royal Barber of Sylvania Township near Toledo said it's all in good fun.
Measure to allow states to jam cell phones in prison gets support from 20 governorsSeptember 10th, 2009 20 governors back prison cell phone jamming billANNAPOLIS, Md. — Twenty governors have signed a letter to support legislation in Congress to allow states to jam contraband cell phones in prisons.
Cleveland barber returns to store to try and rob owner over bad beef jerkyAugust 22nd, 2009 Barber tries to rob store over bad beef jerkyCLEVELAND — Police said a Cleveland barber became so upset by what he considered bad beef jerky that he returned to the store where he bought it and tried to rob the owner. Police said the 28-year-old barber walked into the store where he bought the snack, just two doors down from his barbershop, and tried to rob the owner Thursday night.
Remains of ancient toothed whale found on Santa Cruz area beachAugust 13th, 2009 Ancient whale remains found near Santa CruzSANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The partial remains of an ancient toothed whale species that roamed the ocean 5 million years ago have been discovered on a California beach.
Correction: Governors Convention storyJuly 20th, 2009 Correction: Governors Convention storyJACKSON, Miss. — In a July 18 story on a discussion by the nation's governors on federal stimulus funds, The Associated Press misstated when most of the stimulus money disappears.
Little helpers' wedding opens annual Santa Congress in DenmarkJuly 20th, 2009 Little helpers' wedding opens Santa CongressCOPENHAGEN — While much of the annual Santa Claus World Congress is a joke, two of Santa's little helpers were completely serious when they exchanged vows in a civil ceremony Monday. The elf-eared Rune Hamrath Hansen kissed the bride, Sine Andersen, at a Christmas-themed wedding that opened the annual convention in an amusement park outside Copenhagen.
Man dies at Spanish bull-run eventJuly 10th, 2009 PAMPLONA - A man was killed Friday at the annual running of the bulls festival in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona, medical services said. It is the first time since 2003 that a participant in the festival has died.
Yemen executes barber for rape, death of 11-year-old who came to his shop for haircutJuly 6th, 2009 Yemen executes man for rape, killing 11-year-oldSAN'A, Yemen — The Yemen news agency reports that a barber has been publicly executed after he was found guilty of raping and killing an 11-year-old boy who came to his shop for a haircut. Pictures of the execution Monday in the capital of San'a showed hundreds of people gathered around as Yehya Hussein was killed.
Police find the bodies of 7 men beaten, shot to death in northern MexicoJune 17th, 2009 7 men beaten, shot to death in northern MexicoMEXICO CITY — Police have found the bodies of seven young men who were beaten or shot to death in the state of Durango in northern Mexico. At least three of the bodies had bullet wounds.
Santa Clara city leaders approve deal for new 49ers stadiumJune 3rd, 2009 Santa Clara City Council approves stadium planSANTA CLARA, Calif. — A move by the San Francisco 49ers to Santa Clara is a step closer to reality after an early morning vote by the Santa Clara City Council.
Art fairs around the MidwestJune 1st, 2009 Art fairs around the MidwestDES MOINES — Several art fairs and festivals are taking place around the Midwest this summer and into September. The Des Moines Art Festival takes place June 26-28, while ArtFest Midwest takes place in Des Moines June 27-28.
St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6May 4th, 2009 St. Louis Brewers Festival, June 5-6ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis is the destination for beer lovers next month as the St.
NBC Universal drama programming executive Nora O'Brien dies at 44May 1st, 2009 NBC Universal programming exec Nora O'Brien diesNEW YORK — NBC Universal says Nora O'Brien, its executive in charge of drama programming, has died. Spokesman Curt King says O'Brien died Wednesday after collapsing in Sausalito, Calif., on the set of a TV series in development for NBC.
Hip-hop singer Lauryn Hill to headline Stockholm Jazz Festival as part of European tourApril 21st, 2009 Lauryn Hill to headline Stockholm Jazz FestivalSTOCKHOLM — Organizers say former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill will be the headline act for the Stockholm Jazz Festival in July. Festival spokesman Gunnar Lagerman says the hip-hop and R&B singer will perform at the five-day event as part of a 10-stop European tour.
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