Feds designate southwest Alaska shoreline as protected habitat for threatened sea ottersOctober 7th, 2009 Feds give sea otters habitat protection in AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Four years after being placed on the Endangered Species List, the dwindling sea otters of southwest Alaska on Wednesday were given an important recovery tool. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated nearly 5,900 square miles as critical habitat for sea otters in the Aleutian Islands, Bering Sea and Alaska Peninsula.
Man bites off wife's nose, surrenders before policeSeptember 30th, 2009 LUCKNOW - A man, in a fit of anger, bit off his wife's nose and then walked to a police station in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district to surrender Wednesday. The victim is being treated in hospital.
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.
Man's finger bitten off during California health care protest scuffle in Ventura CountySeptember 3rd, 2009 Finger bitten off during California health protestTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — California authorities say a clash between opponents and supporters of health care reform ended with one man biting off another man's finger.
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.
Austrian woman reports otter attack in Wis., says she doesn't hold grudge against the animalsAugust 12th, 2009 Austrian woman reports otter attack in WisconsinDRUMMOND, Wis. — An Austrian woman on vacation in Wisconsin is getting rabies shots after she said she was bitten by otters while swimming in a lake.
Outside magazine's recommendations for the Great LakesAugust 10th, 2009 Outside magazine's recommendations for Great LakesNEW YORK —If you're looking for a place to paddle your canoe, ride your mountain bike, dive, fish or climb, Outside magazine is recommending the Great Lakes. The magazine's August issue lists seven places for outdoor adventure in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario.
FAA says it will take years to consider proposal for Crater Lake helicoptersJuly 27th, 2009 FAA: Crater Lake helicopter decision to take yearsGRANTS PASS, Ore. — A company wants to fly helicopter tours over Crater Lake National Park, but the Federal Aviation Administration says it will take "several years" to consider the proposal.
Delta reducing number of nonstop Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flightsJuly 24th, 2009 Delta reducing Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flightsSALT LAKE CITY — Delta Air Lines says it's reducing the number of nonstop Salt Lake City-to-Tokyo flights, less than two months after the carrier launched them. Delta executive vice president Glen Hauenstein said Wednesday that the swine flu virus hurt traffic that was expected to be on the flight between Salt Lake City International Airport and Narita Airport.
Mass. Gov. Patrick's puppy nips woman at meeting; she goes to hospital as precautionJuly 24th, 2009 Mass. gov.'s puppy nips woman at town hall meetingBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's new puppy nipped a woman on the hand and she later went to a hospital for evaluation.
90-year-old Ill. woman who dropped out of school during Depression now has high school diplomaJune 7th, 2009 90-year-old Ill. woman gets high school diplomaCHICAGO — A 90-year-old suburban Chicago woman who dropped out of school to help her family during the Great Depression now has her high school diploma.
Wisconsin man convicted of kidnapping, sexual assaults of 2 men he chained at his homeJune 1st, 2009 Wis. man pleads to kidnappings, sexual assaultsWISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — A Wisconsin man has pleaded no contest to charges he kidnapped and sexually assaulted two young men who were held captive in chains at his home.
US man detained in Myanmar after allegedly confessing to swimming to home of Aung San Suu KyiMay 9th, 2009 Myanmar arrests US man for entering Suu Kyi homeYANGON, Myanmar — Police tightened security around Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday after an American man was arrested for allegedly swimming across a lake and sneaking into her lakeside home. The Myanma Ahlin newspaper reported that authorities fished the man out of Yangon's Inya Lake early Wednesday while he was returning from the visit to Suu Kyi's home.
Authorities say woman found dead in Wisconsin home with 2 kids was leaving children's fatherMay 1st, 2009 Woman found dead with 2 kids was leaving boyfriendWAUSAU, Wis. — Investigators say a Wisconsin woman found dead with two of her children was ending a relationship with the children's father.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve bill to fine drivers who open car doors into bikersApril 28th, 2009 Pro-bike plan opens door for fines on Wis. driversMADISON, Wis.
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