WELLINGTON, New Zealand – An indigenous New Zealand reptile regarded as one of the last remnants of the age of dinosaurs will become a father for the first time in decades at the age of 111, officials said Wednesday. Henry the tuatara and his mate Mildred, herself aged between 70 …
Read More »Report: It Might Take 2 Years for Foreigners With AIDS to Enter U.S. Despite New Law
It has been more than 20 years since the United States has allowed foreigners with HIV or AIDS to legally enter the country, and it could be two more before they will be able to despite a new law. President Bush last week signed into law a bill that, among …
Read More »Dick Morris on Dems Negative Campaigning
This is a rush transcript from “America’s Election HQ,” April 17, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. MEGYN KELLY, CO-HOST: Well, clearly, the negative attacks are here in earnest. Obama’s camp is saying Clinton is sinking to new lows. This as Obama …
Read More »Homicide Attacker Kills 7 Near Mosul Checkpoint; 12 Wounded
BAGHDAD – The Iraqi military says a homicide bomber has attacked a checkpoint near Mosul, killing seven people and wounding 12. The U.S. military confirms the Wednesday night attack but puts the toll at five dead and 19 wounded. The blast occurred in the Addayah area about 20 miles west …
Read More »Official: Pentagon to Relax Mental Health Treatment Screening for Troops
WASHINGTON – Officials say the Pentagon is ready to announce a new policy that could encourage more troops to get treatment for post-combat mental health problems. The Associated Press has learned that under the change, troops won’t have to reveal all their mental health counseling when applying for security clearances. …
Read More »NCAA Basketball Player Dies After Playing Pickup Game
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama State University basketball player Deshean Porchea collapsed and died after playing in a pickup game on campus. The university said the 19-year-old sophomore from Rochester, New York, passed out after walking off the court following the game with fellow students and never regained consciousness. He was …
Read More »Thunderstorms Damage Homes, Knock Out Power in Alabama, Mississippi and Kentucky
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Strong thunderstorms toppled trees, knocked out power and damaged homes Friday across the South, while flooding in Kentucky forced evacuations and left a 2-year-old girl dead. In Mississippi, fast-moving storms unleashed possible tornadoes, heavy rain and some hail. Power failures were reported in several communities, including near …
Read More »Apple Sued Over iMac Screen Colors
An iMac owner sued Apple Inc. Monday claiming the 20-inch iMac desktop computers can’t display the “millions of colors” Apple promises in promotional materials. The Cupertino-based company touts that ability on its Web site and other marketing material even though it knows iMac monitors can display only 262,144 true colors, …
Read More »Release Denied for Sharon Tate Murderess
CORONA, California – The state parole board on Tuesday denied a request for compassionate release to Charles Manson follower Susan Atkins, who stabbed actress Sharon Tate to death nearly 40 years ago and is dying of brain cancer. The California Board of Parole released its unanimous decision hours after a …
Read More »YouTube Divorcee's 'Victory' Explained
This is a rush transcript from “On the Record ,” July 23, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: The video is a YouTube sensation, more than three million hits. Tricia Walsh goes on a taped tirade …
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