Ohio inmate whose execution failed is moved back to death row during fight over 2nd attemptSeptember 21st, 2009 Ohio inmate back on death row after execution tryCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A condemned killer who faces an unprecedented second attempt at lethal injection is at least temporarily back on death row in Ohio. Defense attorney Tim Sweeney said Monday that inmate Romell (roh-MELL') Broom was moved back to death row at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown on Sunday.
Ex-Ohio Rep. Traficant: Government cheated to get bribery and racketeering convictionSeptember 7th, 2009 Ex-Ohio congressman says government cheatedBOARDMAN, Ohio — Former Ohio Rep. James Traficant told a crowd that gathered to welcome him back to Youngstown, Ohio, after seven years in federal prison that the government had to cheat to convict him of bribery and racketeering.
What goes up: Ind. firefighter skydives 100 times in one day to fight smoke deathsSeptember 4th, 2009 Ind. firefighter finishes skydive marathon in OhioLEBANON, Ohio — An Indianapolis firefighter had a real up-and-down day on Friday by skydiving 100 times in southwest Ohio. Joe Frolick made the jumps Friday at the Warren County Airport near Lebanon.
Fromer US Senator DeWine of Ohio says he will run for Ohio attorney generalJuly 22nd, 2009 Ex-Sen. DeWine says he'll run for OH atty generalXENIA, Ohio — Former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio says he will run for Ohio attorney general.
Mayor of Toledo, Ohio, interrupts walk in city park to break up fight, calling teen 'fatso'June 18th, 2009 Ohio mayor breaks up fight, calls teen 'fatso'TOLEDO, Ohio — Online video shows an Ohio mayor biking through a city park stepped into a fight to break it up, yelling at the teens and calling one a "fatso." A video posted on YouTube shows 70-year-old Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner wading into the midst of about 20 young people. He is heard yelling, "Come here, fatso" and "Tubby, get your butt out of here."
The mayor's spokeswoman says Finkbeiner was alone in late May, saw the highly charged situation and took action to stop it.
2 Pa. state troopers shot, seriously wounded; suspect dead following chase in PoconosJune 8th, 2009 2 Pa. state troopers shot, wounded; suspect deadTOBYHANNA, Pa. — A man who kidnapped a boy in northeastern Pennsylvania was killed and two state police troopers were wounded in an exchange of gunfire after a Sunday night chase that ended in the Pocono Mountains, police said.
Eat Indian curry to lose weightMay 20th, 2009 LONDON - Eating lots of curry may help you lose weight, research suggests. Scientists believe that haldi, or turmeric, which is used in most Indian meals, has an active ingredient that can help fight obesity.
Alaska troopers arrest man celebrating his 21st birthday walking nude on a bike pathMay 5th, 2009 Police nab naked man seen walking on bike pathFAIRBANKS, Alaska — A man faces an indecent exposure charge after celebrating his 21st birthday in only his birthday suit. Alaska State Troopers said the suspect also faces a resisting arrest count after the early Saturday morning incident.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. eager for return to ring against MarquezMay 2nd, 2009 Mayweather Jr. says he's eager to fightLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Bangladesh Rifles' troopers back in uniformApril 21st, 2009 DHAKA - Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers stationed at the headquarters here have been allowed to wear their uniform, two months after hundreds of them staged a mutiny in which 55 army officers were killed. The BDR personnel at Pilkhana, the headquarters of the 67,000-strong force on the outskirts of the national capital, were barred from wearing their uniform as the government was identifying those involved in the Feb 25-26 revolt.
Mischa Barton asked to gain weight or lose roleMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Former 'OC' actress Mischa Barton has reportedly been ordered to put on weight or face losing her role in a new US TV show. Barton has agreed to play the part of a supermodel in CW network's upcoming drama pilot 'A Beautiful Life' but has been told to pile on the pounds by bosses who are worried her skinny frame will set a bad example to young viewers, reports contactmusic.com.
Killers of slain Bangladesh border guard chief identifiedMarch 18th, 2009 DHAKA - Three of the detained Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers have been identified as among those who gunned down their chief, Maj. Gen. Shakil Ahmed, and 55 army officers in last month's mutiny, authorities said.
Protests against paramilitary troopers rock SrinagarFebruary 9th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Two paramilitary troopers and many civilians were injured in a clash here Tuesday when protesters pelted stones demanding removal of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unit in an uptown area of Srinagar. The stone pelting protesters clashed with the security forces in Maisuma area in the heart of city centre Lal Chowk of summer capital Srinagar Tuesday afternoon.
I was paid to gain weight: Swapnil JoshiJanuary 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - At a time when all the actors are headed to the gym to tone their body, television actor Swapnil Joshi, best remembered for having played Lord Krishna in mythological serial 'Mahabharat', is gorging on food to gain weight. He says he gained seven kilos for the new show 'Ghar Ki Baat'.
Winehouse to remove Blake's tattooJanuary 10th, 2009 LONDON - British singer Amy Winehouse wants to remove her husband Blake Fielder Civil's tattoo from her chest. According to mirror.co.uk, Winehouse is looking better and healthier and is making enquiries about tattoo removal.
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