Prosecutor calls ex-judge in Alabama 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' who had sex with inmatesOctober 9th, 2009 Ex-judge in Ala. sex case called a 'Jekyll-Hyde'MOBILE, Ala.
Cigarettes still selling on NY reservation, despite court order shutting some shops downSeptember 25th, 2009 Despite order, smokes on sale at NY reservationPOOSPATUCK INDIAN RESERVATION, N.Y. — A court order hasn't stopped a brisk business in tax-free cigarettes on a New York Indian reservation.
New map of what to do and see in VancouverSeptember 8th, 2009 New map of what to do and see in VancouverVANCOUVER, British Columbia — A family-owned publishing company in Vancouver called Pink Parrot Maps has produced a unique map of its hometown just in time for folks heading to the 2010 Winter Olympics. The map covers downtown as well as Stanley Park, Granville Island and a seaside biking path.
For sale: Understated seaside getaway on Long Island, once owned by disgraced financier MadoffSeptember 1st, 2009 Madoff's Long Island beach getaway put up for saleMONTAUK, N.Y. — Federal authorities plan to begin selling off disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's homes to raise money for victims of his massive fraud.
Prince Edward Island charms visitors like its famous fictional resident, Anne of Green GablesAugust 24th, 2009 Find Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward IslandCAVENDISH, Prince Edward Island — As the surf laps at your feet and sand dunes stretch for as far as the eye can see under a sky filled with billowing clouds, it becomes clear that your search for the enchanting island the irrepressible Anne Shirley falls in love with is complete. The beloved heroine of Lucy Maud Montgomery's 1908 book "Anne of Green Gables" is instantly taken with her new home of Prince Edward Island after she's adopted by brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert.
Memorial to soldier kidnapped and slain in Iraq unveiled in OregonAugust 24th, 2009 Memorial to kidnapped, slain soldier unveiledMADRAS, Ore. — Residents in central Oregon have unveiled a memorial to Army Pfc.
Trading-in Capitol statuesAugust 14th, 2009 Trading-in Capitol statuesStates that have or plan to trade statues of notable natives in the U.S. Capitol for figures they feel better represent their history.
Pleasure boat runs aground near Statue of Liberty; all 8 aboard rescued, no injuries reportedJuly 13th, 2009 Boat runs aground off Liberty Island; 8 rescuedNEW YORK — A boat has run aground and taken on water near the Statue of Liberty. All eight people aboard have been rescued.
Fireworks explode on remote NC island, injuring several; witness says blast heard across townJuly 4th, 2009 Fireworks explosion on NC island injures severalOCRACOKE, N.C. — Authorities say a fireworks explosion on a North Carolina island only reachable by ferry has injured several people.
Fireworks explosion on remote NC island kills 1, hurts 4; witness says blast heard across townJuly 4th, 2009 Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 1, hurts 4OCRACOKE, N.C. — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a remote North Carolina island dock, killing one worker and critically injuring four others preparing for an Independence Day celebration, authorities said.
SF lawmakers to vote on banning shops in Haight that sell paraphernalia used to smoke potJune 23rd, 2009 SF lawmakers to vote on Haight smoke shop banSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that would snuff out new shops that sell paraphernalia often used by pot smokers in the district at the heart of the city's hippie history. Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's ordinance to be voted on Tuesday would place a three-year moratorium on new businesses in the Haight that sell the smoking equipment.
Obama cites 'culture of irresponsibility' underlying deep recession plaguing the countryJune 17th, 2009 Obama cites decades of mistakes behind recessionWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is offering a broad-scale overhaul of the financial system, saying hard times struck largely because a post-Depression era business regulatory scheme couldn't keep up with an increasingly global economy. In remarks readied for the unveiling of new rules to govern business, Obama attributed much of the country's current problem to "a cascade of mistakes and missed opportunities" which happened over several decades.
So now what to call it? Alaska's Rat Island apparently rodent-free after eradication effortsJune 13th, 2009 Oh rats! Rodent-free Alaska island needs new nameANCHORAGE, Alaska — The rats appear to be gone from Alaska's Rat Island, more than 200 years after they scurried off a rodent-infested Japanese ship. Helicopters dropped rat poison on the island last year in hopes of returning many bird species to the uninhabited island in the Aleutian Chain.
Nancy Reagan tears up as bronze statute of beloved 'Ronnie' is unveiled in Capitol RotundaJune 3rd, 2009 Ronald Reagan statue unveiled in Capitol RotundaWASHINGTON — Nancy Reagan watched with delight as a bronze statue of former President Ronald Reagan was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. A blue cloth cover was pulled from the seven-foot statue of the 40th president Wednesday as Mrs.
Leafy English village sold, 21 cottages and a manor house included, to unidentified buyerMay 14th, 2009 Picturesque British village with 21 cottages soldLONDON — The leafy English village of Linkenholt with its 21 cottages and a manor house has found a buyer. Real estate agent Tim Sherston said Thursday that the village, which had a 23 million-pound asking price and was for sale as a whole, is off the market.
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