Utah woman who held record for long fingernails says life much easier after breaking themSeptember 3rd, 2009 Woman says life easier after breaking long nailsSALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City woman who held a Guinness World Record for her long fingernails before they broke off in a car crash says it was the most dramatic event of her life. But Lee Redmond, who lost the fingernails in February, says it's now much easier to do things and her hands seem to fly with the weight of the nails gone.
Salt Lake City woman who held record for long fingernails talks about breaking them in crashSeptember 3rd, 2009 Utah woman talks about breaking long fingernailsSALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City woman who held a Guinness World Record for her long fingernails before they broke off in a car crash says it was the most dramatic event of her life. But Lee Redmond, who lost the fingernails in February, says it's now much easier to do things and her hands seem to fly with the weight of the nails gone.
University of Texas pulls out of National Merit Scholarship program to focus on need-based aidSeptember 1st, 2009 Texas pulls out of merit scholarship programAUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin is pulling out of the National Merit Scholarship Program to focus on needs-based financial assistance. The 50,000-student university — second only to Harvard University in the number of merit scholars enrolled — said budget pressures were causing it to end its participation in the merit-based program, which awards scholarships to top high school achievers.
Pa. psychiatric aide pleads guilty to giving 4 nails to patient, getting her to swallow themAugust 28th, 2009 Pa. psych aide admits giving patient nails to eatALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania mental hospital worker has admitted giving four nails to a patient and getting her to swallow them.
Detroit school audits find $2.1 million health insurance waste, mothballed motorcycle fleetAugust 5th, 2009 Detroit school audits find millions in wasteDETROIT — Audits of Detroit schools are finding widespread waste in the deficit-ridden district. According to audits released Wednesday, that includes $2.1 million a year in health coverage for more than 400 dependents who weren't eligible.
Students flee Detroit school amid reports of shots; 7 teens were shot nearby 2 days agoJuly 2nd, 2009 Students flee Detroit school amid reports of shotsDETROIT — Reports of shots fired near a Detroit school have sent dozens of students fleeing from classes just two days after seven teenagers were shot near the school. Police responding to multiple 911 calls have not confirmed that shots were actually fired Thursday morning near the Cody Ninth Grade Academy on the city's west side.
Detroit police: 7 teenagers shot about a block from high school; conditions unknownJune 30th, 2009 Detroit police: 7 teenagers shot near high schoolDETROIT — Detroit police say at least seven teenagers have been shot near a high school but their conditions aren't known. Detroit Police spokesman Rod Liggons tells WXYZ-TV the victims were shot Tuesday afternoon at a bus stop by gunmen who emerged from a green minivan.
Detroit schools spokesman: 5 teens shot about a block from high school; conditions unknownJune 30th, 2009 Detroit schools official: 5 teens shot near schoolDETROIT — A spokesman for Detroit schools says five teenagers have been shot near a high school but their conditions aren't known. Detroit Public Schools spokesman Steve Wasko says they were shot Tuesday about a block away from Cody High School shortly after summer school classes got out.
Police: 7 teens shot about a block from high school; 2 in critical conditionJune 30th, 2009 Police: 7 teens shot near high school, 2 criticalDETROIT — Detroit police say at least seven teenagers have been shot near a high school and two are in critical condition. Detroit Police spokesman Rod Liggons tells WXYZ-TV the victims were shot Tuesday afternoon at a bus stop by gunmen who emerged from a green minivan.
Pa. mom charged with boosting daughter's grades, reducing scores of two classmatesJune 25th, 2009 Pa. mother charged with changing daughter's gradesHUNTINGDON, Pa. — A high school secretary illegally changed grades in a school computer system to improve her daughter's class standing, according to criminal charges filed Thursday.
Teen girl balks at paying for inch-long, pumpkin-orange fake fingernails in salon disputeJune 22nd, 2009 Teen: Woman tried to pry off fake nails in disputeMOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A teenage girl who balked at paying for a set of inch-long, pumpkin-orange fake fingernails in a dispute at a Mount Vernon nail salon said a nail technician grabbed her and tried to pry the nails off.
Marlins send struggling CF Maybin to Triple-A with .202 averageMay 11th, 2009 Marlins send Maybin to Triple-ADENVER — The Florida Marlins optioned struggling outfielder Cameron Maybin to Triple-A New Orleans after Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The roster opening is expected to be filled by a pitcher, but the Marlins did not immediately announce a replacement.
Liriano strikes out 9, ends 5-game skid in Twins' 7-2 win against TigersMay 5th, 2009 Liriano fans 9 to lead Twins past Tigers 7-2DETROIT — Francisco Liriano had a season-high nine strikeouts and Michael Cuddyer hit a two-run triple in a five-run seventh, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Liriano (1-4) allowed four hits, matching a season low, and two runs over 7 1-3 innings to snap his five-game skid dating to last season.
Noy, 10, nails a hole-in-one while golfing with his dad in New HampshireMay 2nd, 2009 Boy, 10, nails hole-in-one at N.H. golf courseNORTH HAMPTON, N.H.
Correction: Perfect Scores storyApril 28th, 2009 Correction: Perfect Scores storyCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — In an April 25 story about a high school student who posted perfect scores on the ACT, SAT and PSAT, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of a spokeswoman for ACT Inc.
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