Attorneys await judge’s decision on whether Texas financier Stanford’s bond will be revokedHOUSTON — Attorneys for Texas financier R. Allen Stanford are hoping a federal judge will side with them and allow their client to be free on bond while he awaits trial on charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion. Bickering Tenn. couple nabbed on assault charges have unusual choice of alleged weapon: CheetosSHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities said a couple got into a fight using Cheetos. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Department said a 40-year-old man and 44-year-old woman became involved in a ‘verbal altercation.’ Somehow, the orange puffy snacks were used in the assault. Crews begin work on world’s deepest underground science lab in quest to understand dark matterSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Far below the Black Hills of South Dakota, crews are building the world’s deepest underground science lab at a depth equivalent to more than six Empire State buildings — a place uniquely suited to scientists’ quest for mysterious particles known as dark matter. Tony Blair left a 7,000-pound roof-repair bill just two days before stepping downLONDON - Two days before stepping down as British Prime Minister, Tony Blair submitted a whopping 6,990 pounds expense claim for roof repairs on his designated second home, it has emerged. Brazil: New debris from crashed Air France jet spotted, but no bodies seenFERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil — A Brazilian air force spokesman says more debris from the crashed Air France jet has been spotted. Official says Air France black boxes may never be found; high seas hamper search at crash siteFERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil — Military planes and ships struggled through high seas and heavy winds Wednesday and found more debris from an Air France jet, while an investigator said the black boxes may never be found in the depths of the Atlantic. Armada of UFOs spotted in CambridgeshireLONDON - Many people in Cambridgeshire claim they have spotted an armada of UFOs after dazzling orange lights flashed across the night sky. Brazil confirms Air France jet crashed in ocean after finding large amount of debrisFERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil — Brazilian military planes found a 3-mile (5-kilometer) path of wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean, confirming that an Air France jet carrying 228 people crashed in the sea, Defense Minister Nelson Jobim said Tuesday. Jobim told reporters in Rio de Janeiro that the discovery “confirms that the plane went down in that area,” hundreds of miles (kilometers) from the Brazilian archipelago of Fernando de Noronha. Elevated water temperature and higher CO2 boosts growth of key sea star speciesWASHINGTON - A new research by zoologists has indicated that elevated water temperatures and heightened concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) can dramatically increase the growth rate of a keystone species of sea star. Prince Harry visits Harlem school, set for charity polo match on 2nd day of official NYC visitNEW YORK — Prince Harry chatted with a math class and competed in an obstacle course Saturday at a Harlem children’s organization on Day 2 of his first official visit to the United States. Polly wants a passport: New Zealand parrot steals tourist’s passport, makes off into bushWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Polly wants a passport — and isn’t above stealing one. Gitmo on the Plains: Hard-luck Montana town offers its never-used jail for Guantanamo inmatesHARDIN, Mont. — On Capitol Hill, politicians are dead-set against transferring some of the world’s most feared terrorists from Guantanamo to prisons on U.S. soil. But at City Hall in this impoverished town on the Northern Plains, the attitude is: Bring ‘em on. Woman in abduction hoax waives extradition in Fla., will be sent back to Pa. to face chargesORLANDO, Fla. — A woman accused in an abduction hoax that began near Philadelphia and ended at Walt Disney World will be sent back to Pennsylvania to face charges. Woman who faked abduction, fled to Disney World to decide whether to waive extradition to Pa.PHILADELPHIA — The woman at the center of an abduction hoax that began near Philadelphia and ended at Disney World will decide at a hearing Friday whether to waive her right to extradition and head home to face charges. Investigators follow mother’s bizarre trail from Philly suburbs to Disney WorldPHILADELPHIA — Bonnie Sweeten appeared to neighbors, colleagues and other school parents like a woman smoothly juggling the responsibilities of work and family. ‘All hell’ breaks loose in California wildfireLOS ANGELES - Fanned by gusting winds, a raging spring wildfire near Santa Barbara, California, has grown, prompting the evacuation of 30,000 people as it spread toward the city centre. More than 30K ordered to flee Santa Barbara fire as ’sundowner’ winds fan the flamesSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Turning the horizon a lurid orange and raining embers on roofs as it advanced, a raging wildfire that has destroyed scores of homes in the hills menaced this celebrity enclave and other coastal towns Friday, and the number of people ordered to flee climbed to 30,000. Authorities warned an additional 23,000 to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Ducks injured defenseman released from hospital a day after he was hit in chest by puckANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been cleared by doctors and released from an Orange County hospital earlier than the team initially expected. Police: Calif. contractor with money problems kills girlfriend and son, then himselfORANGE, Calif. — An electrical contractor who was having financial problems shot to death his live-in girlfriend and 3½-year-old son before killing himself, police said Wednesday. Couple, toddler son found shot to death in apparent murder-suicide in S.Calif. apartmentORANGE, Calif. — A couple and their toddler son have been found shot to death in their Orange County apartment in an apparent murder-suicide, police said Wednesday. Documents show Fla. sheriff’s deputy brushed off 2nd tip in Caylee Anthony caseORLANDO, Fla. — The sheriff’s deputy who was criticized for his poor response to a tip that eventually led to the discovery of Caylee Anthony’s remains had failed to follow up on a call from another tipster who thought the missing toddler’s remains would be found in woods near her home, according to documents released Friday. Sarah Palin makes reality TV appearance on grizzly bear hideWASHINGTON - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made an appearance on reality TV series “American Chopper” while sitting on a sofa draped with a massive grizzly bear hide that her father killed. 61 activists arrested at anti-torture rally outside the White HouseWASHINGTON — Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, Ken Crowley stood silently facing the White House. At least 4 killed, dozens injured in tour bus crash off central California highwaySOLEDAD, Calif. — A tour bus overturned on a central California highway overpass Tuesday afternoon, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, authorities said. Former Orange County sheriff to learn sentence on federal witness tampering convictionSANTA ANA, Calif. — It’s been more than five years since federal prosecutors began building their sweeping public corruption case against former Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona. Late Cichero goal salvages draw for ShandongSEOUL, South Korea — A late Alejandro Cichero goal gave Shandong Luneng a 1-1 draw at FC Seoul on Wednesday to keep the Chinese team’s hopes of a place in the next stage of the Asian Champions League on track. Old, chipped teapot fetches #80k at auction!LONDON - A chipped teapot which makes only one cup of tea has fetched a record 80,000 pounds at an auction. Bitter melon can help battle malnutrition and diseaseSYDNEY - Bitter melon may not seem a very appetising name, but experts say that this vegetable may help protect the world’s population from malnutrition and disease. Here is how Bush spends his retirement in TexasDallas (Texas, US), - Eight years after serving as the 43rd President of the United States, George W Bush loves to lead the simple life in Dallas, Texas. Corbett - a haven for bird watchersRAMNAGAR - The world famous Jim Corbett National Park, home to the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, is a paradise for birds, with over 600 different species being recorded in the 1,400 sq km preserve. And where birds perch, can bird watchers be far behind? |
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