This isn't the food pyramid: Feds say food stamps were exchanged for Viagra, pornOctober 8th, 2009 Feds: Food stamps swapped for Viagra, booze, pornDETROIT — Viagra and pornography are not staples on the government's food stamp list. But authorities said a Detroit store supplied them during a series of illegal deals.
Arresting child-porn suspects 'like shooting fish in a barrel,' but officers lack time, moneyOctober 5th, 2009 Child-porn arrests 'like shooting fish in barrel'BARTOW, Fla. — The arrests of nearly four dozen men and boys in a single Florida county earlier this year had some people wondering whether the place had become a haven for child-porn suspects.
Underwater ceremony planned to release new stamps featuring life in the kelp forestSeptember 30th, 2009 New postage stamps highlight the kelp forestWASHINGTON — The post office is taking a dive for its latest postage stamps. A set of stamps depicting plants and animals that live in the ocean's kelp forest will be released Thursday in underwater ceremonies at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
Former 'America's Sexiest Bachelor' contestant charged with killing ex-porn actress near LASeptember 25th, 2009 Pageant contestant accused of killing ex-actressLOS ANGELES — A self-proclaimed preacher who was on the "America's Sexiest Bachelor" pageant will be arraigned next week for allegedly torturing and murdering an ex-porn actress in suburban Los Angeles. Brian Lee Randone was charged last week with beating and suffocating Felicia Lee at their Monrovia home.
US postal museum in DC receives $8M for larger gallery; businessman also loans rare stampsSeptember 22nd, 2009 US postal museum receives $8M for larger galleryWASHINGTON — The National Postal Museum has received an $8 million donation to build a new street-level gallery in Washington, D.C. Officials said Tuesday that the gift from William H.
Child porn found in Washingon state sex offender center; 7 residents indictedSeptember 17th, 2009 More child porn found in Wash. sex offender centerSEATTLE — Seven residents of a heavily secured center for sex predators have been indicted on federal child porn charges.
Child porn found in Wash. sex offender center; 7 residents indicted on federal chargesSeptember 17th, 2009 7 face porn charges at Wash. sex offender centerSEATTLE — Seven residents of a treatment center for sex offenders were indicted on child pornography charges after apparently obtaining illicit images while at the heavily secured facility.
Men arrested on allegation of playing porn DVD on Wal-Mart display televisions in ArkansasSeptember 11th, 2009 Pair accused of playing porn DVD at Ark. Wal-MartFORT SMITH, Ark.
Woman, couple detained in Mexico allegedly swapped baby girl for house, moneySeptember 6th, 2009 Mom caught in Mexico allegedly sold baby for houseMEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have detained a young mother on suspicion of selling her 8-month-old daughter in exchange for a house and undisclosed payments. Prosecutors in western Michoacan state says the baby's maternal grandmother told authorities her daughter gave the girl to a local couple and talked of getting a house in return.
Number of Americans receiving food stamps rises in June, 22 percent higher than June 2008September 3rd, 2009 Number of Americans on food stamps risesWASHINGTON — More Americans than ever before received food stamps in June, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday, with more than 35 million Americans receiving assistance. The numbers are 22 percent higher than in June 2008.
Fla. domestic battery case dropped against La. porn star and potential Senate contenderSeptember 2nd, 2009 Domestic battery case dropped against porn starTAMPA, Fla. — A domestic battery case against porn star and potential Louisiana U.S.
Prosecutors to make case in killing of Kan. college student who led secret life as porn modelAugust 18th, 2009 Preliminary hearing in Kan. for porn model's deathEL DORADO, Kan.
Michigan postal carrier is charged with stealing and selling stamps; feared foreclosureMay 11th, 2009 Postal worker accused of stealing, selling stampsDETROIT — Authorities say a rural postal carrier in suburban Detroit stole and sold stamps worth nearly $20,000 because he was behind on his mortgage. Postal agents confronted John Auito on April 30 outside his home in Macomb.
Former spokesman for Florida's child welfare agency gets more than 24 years for child pornMay 8th, 2009 Ex-Fla. official gets 24 years for child pornTAMPA, Fla. — A former spokesman for Florida's child welfare agency is going to prison for more than 24 years for taking nude pictures of teenage boys.
Lawyer: Prosecutor going too far with murder charge in death of quadriplegic Mich. girlApril 28th, 2009 Lawyer: Murder charge against Mich mom excessiveFLINT, Mich. — A lawyer for a Michigan woman accused of killing her 9-year-old quadriplegic adopted daughter says a murder charge seems excessive.
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