NH woman celebrates 92nd birthday by parachuting from plane at 13,000 feet, shows perfect formSeptember 30th, 2009 NH woman celebrates 92nd birthday by sky-divingKEENE, N.H. — A 92-year-old New Hampshire woman has celebrated her birthday by sky-diving from a plane at 13,000 feet.
Montana man spots his stolen car, holds passenger at gunpoint until police arriveSeptember 22nd, 2009 Montana man spots his stolen carBIILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana man was driving home from work Monday when he spotted someone driving the car that was stolen from him that morning.
Oldest American, a 114-year-old NH woman, enjoys Boston Red Sox, Hershey's Kisses, ice creamSeptember 13th, 2009 114-year-old NH woman becomes oldest AmericanMANCHESTER, N.H. — A 114-year-old New Hampshire woman who loves the Boston Red Sox, Hershey's Kisses and ice cream is believed to be the oldest American.
Montana-UC Davis game delayed with 57 seconds remaining due to power outage at stadiumSeptember 12th, 2009 Power outage delays Montana-UC Davis gameDAVIS, Calif. — The Montana-UC Davis football game has been delayed due to a power outage.
World's oldest known person dies in her sleep at age 115 at Los Angeles nursing homeSeptember 11th, 2009 World's oldest person dies in Los Angeles at 115LOS ANGELES — Although she liked her bacon crispy and her chicken fried, she never drank, smoked or fooled around, Gertrude Baines once said, describing a life that lasted an astonishing 115 years and earned her the title of oldest person on the planet. It was a title Baines quietly relinquished Friday when she died in her sleep at Western Convalescent Hospital, her home since she gave up living alone at age 107 after breaking a hip.
Pfahler catches 2 touchdown passes to help Grizzlies defeat Division II school 38-0September 5th, 2009 Montana cruises to 38-0 victory in season openerMISSOULA, Mont. — Steve Pfahler caught two second-half touchdown passes Saturday to lead Montana to a 38-0 season-opening victory over Division II Western State, Colo.
Conservation groups urge federal judge to block next month's wolf hunts in Idaho, MontanaAugust 21st, 2009 Groups try to block Idaho, Montana wolf huntsMISSOULA, Mont. — Conservation groups are asking a federal judge in Missoula to block fall wolf hunts in Idaho and Montana.
Not seen, but heard: Out of sight for 3 yrs, Fidel Castro marks 83rd birthday with essayAugust 13th, 2009 Fidel Castro marks 83rd birthday with crisis essayHAVANA — Former President Fidel Castro marked his 83rd birthday Thursday out of the public eye but with an essay on the global economic crisis, climate change and immigration that headlined Cuban newspapers. Castro ceded power to his brother Raul when he fell ill three years ago and has not been seen in public since.
Obama visits White House press room on birthday, notes birthday of longtime correspondentAugust 4th, 2009 Obama visits White House press room on birthdayWASHINGTON — You say it's your birthday. It's my birthday, too.
Obama meets with Senate Dems to discuss agenda, marks his 48th birthdayAugust 4th, 2009 Obama meets with Senate Dems to discuss agendaWASHINGTON — Facing growing public doubts about overhauling health care, President Barack Obama meets with Senate Democrats on Tuesday to discuss his priorities. Tuesday is also Obama's 48th birthday.
112-year-old Montana resident inherits title of world's oldest manJuly 20th, 2009 Montana resident now world's oldest manGREAT FALLS, Mont. — Walter Breuning learned to read by kerosene lantern, remembers his grandfather telling him about fighting in the Civil War, and cast his first presidential ballot for Woodrow Wilson.
Barbara Bush celebrates 84th birthday by reading to children at Maine hospital named for herJune 9th, 2009 Barbara Bush reads to Maine kids on 84th birthdayPORTLAND, Maine — Former first lady Barbara Bush has celebrated her 84th birthday by reading to children at the inpatient unit of the Portland hospital that bears her name. Volunteers at The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center presented her on Monday with a book-shaped cake trimmed with 84 smiling faces.
Mich. woman gets surprise 100th birthday party at McDonald's where she's a regular customerJune 8th, 2009 McDonald's customer gets party _ on 100th birthdayBRIGHTON, Mich. — A Michigan woman has celebrated her 100th birthday at the same eatery she's visited regularly for the past 15 years — McDonald's.
British World War I veteran celebrates 113th birthdayJune 6th, 2009 UK World War I veteran marks 113th birthdayLONDON — One of Britain's last surviving veterans of World War I has celebrated his 113th birthday. Henry Allingham, who is also Britain's oldest man, marked the occasion Saturday with a cake and a party.
NY family celebrates mom's 85 birthday by spelling her name in daffodil bulbsMay 4th, 2009 Family marks mom's 85th birthday with daffodilsCANDOR, N.Y. — They said it with flowers.