83 people arrested, $50,000 in property damage done at protests of G-20 summit in PittsburghSeptember 25th, 2009 83 arrested at G-20 in Pittsburgh, $50K in damagePITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh public safety officials say 83 people were arrested at protests and other events during the Group of 20 summit and about $50,000 in property damage was done. Police say a man who smashed windows at a Citizens Bank branch in the city's Oakland section was responsible for $20,000 in damage.
Pittsburgh officials: More than dozen arrested in G-20 protests, swift action limited damageSeptember 24th, 2009 Pittsburgh police: Nearly 20 arrested in protestsPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh officials say nearly 20 people protesting the Group of 20 summit were arrested during a chaotic march outside downtown. Police fired canisters of pepper spray and smoke at marchers after anarchists responded to calls to disperse by rolling trash bins, throwing rocks and breaking windows.
Greenpeace hangs banner from Pittsburgh bridge, protesters dangling over river arrestedSeptember 23rd, 2009 Greenpeace hangs banner from Pittsburgh bridgePITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police say 14 people from Greenpeace were arrested Wednesday on two of the city's bridges. The environmental group unfurled a banner below the West End Bridge.
Authorities say possible Colo. homicide suspect is holding hostages in eastern KansasSeptember 12th, 2009 Authorities: Man holding hostages in Kansas homeDOVER, Kan. — Authorities say a suspect in a possible Colorado homicide is holding hostages at a home in eastern Kansas.
Ohio robbery suspect arrested after returning to home to ask victim for a date, police saySeptember 8th, 2009 Police: Ohio robbery suspect asked victim for dateCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio police said a suspect in a robbery was arrested when he returned to the home about two hours later to ask the victim out on a date. Police say 20-year-old Stephfon Bennett of Columbus was among three men who robbed a couple late Sunday.
Police: Charges expected after autopsy on 4-year-old boy found in Pennsylvania septic tankSeptember 6th, 2009 Autopsy set for boy, 4, found in Pa. septic tankHOOKSTOWN, Pa.
Coroner: More tests needed to determine cause of death for Pa. boy, 4, found in septic tankSeptember 6th, 2009 Autopsy inconclusive on boy found in septic tankHOOKSTOWN, Pa. — An autopsy was performed Sunday on the body of a 4-year-old boy found stuffed in a septic tank, but a coroner said more tests are needed to determine how he died.
Wyoming couple, toddler son found dead; police suspect homicide-suicideJuly 27th, 2009 3 in Wyoming family found deadCHEYENNE, Wyo. — Police say a Cheyenne couple and their 2-year-old son are dead in an apparent homicide-suicide.
Veteran LA police detective charged with 1986 murder of ex-boyfriend's wifeJune 9th, 2009 Veteran LA police detective charged with murderLOS ANGELES — A veteran detective was charged with murder Monday in the slaying of her ex-boyfriend's wife in 1986 — a crime that went unsolved for more than two decades as she rose through the Los Angeles Police Department ranks. Detective Stephanie Lazarus, 49, could be sentenced to death if convicted of breaking into the victim's condominium on Feb.
Pa. high school orders shot glasses as prom favors; official says party committee low on fundsMay 9th, 2009 Pa. high school orders shot glasses as prom favorsLITITZ, Pa. — A Pennsylvania high school ordered more than 450 shot glasses for its prom, a move the assistant principal now says sent the wrong message.
Police arrest man suspected in multiple car thefts at a Connecticut churchMay 5th, 2009 Accused car thief arrested at Conn. churchNORWICH, Conn.
Police arrest suspect in Vienna poisonings; 5 people in life-threatening conditionMay 3rd, 2009 Austria: Suspect arrested in poisoning of 5 peopleVIENNA — Police in Vienna say they have arrested a man suspected of poisoning five people by serving them tainted drinks at a bar. Authorities in the Austrian capital said the unidentified suspect was taken into custody after witnesses said they saw the man offer the victims drinks.
Limo driver chauffeuring Mass. students on prom night charged with alleged drunken drivingMay 2nd, 2009 Prom limo driver charged with drunken drivingLOWELL, Mass. — A limousine driver hired to take a group of high school students to the prom has been arrested after the students suspected he had been drinking.
Short on cash for prom? Try these money-saving tipsApril 28th, 2009 Cash is tight? Some money-saving tips for promBig night out without the big budget? It's completely possible, according to party-planning and prom experts. Here are some ideas on how to save without looking cheap.
Saving at the last dance: Prom-goers cut costs, while other splurge on high school ritualApril 28th, 2009 Tuxedo optional as proms scale back spendingThis year's prom kings may swap their tuxedos for suits and some queens will accept their tiaras in secondhand cocktail dresses while they slow-dance in a decorated gymnasium. At high schools across the country, the traditional prom spectacle at ritzy hotels is giving way to crepe paper-covered basketball courts, as the recession eviscerates jobs and roils budgets.
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