Saturday 4th July, 2009
Taliban Insurgents Step Up Attacks on U.S. Marines
The LedgerCamp LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan | Taliban insurgents stepped up attacks Friday against U.S. Marines in southern Afghanistan's Helmand River valley, forcing troops in some areas to spend the day...
Russia OKs U.S. Arms Shipments
The LedgerMoscow | Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the...
FSC Shrine's History Fuses Hinduism, Methodism
The LedgerL-r) Waite Willis P.hD., Professor of Religion and Chair of the Humanities Division at FSC, with his mother Evelyn Willis in the Evelyn and Warren Willis Garden of Meditation on the campus of...
Serial Killer Has Rural S.C. Town on Edge
The LedgerSheriff's deputies searched Friday for a...
Iranian Cleric Says British Embassy Staff to Be Tried
The LedgerA powerful cleric said Friday that Iran will put British Embassy staffers on trial for fomenting postelection turmoil, a step that would likely increase Iran's isolation and alienate Western nations...
7 Months of Detention, and High School Immigrant Still Shines
The Ledger2009 photo, Daniel Guadron, center, walks with Miriam Mendez, his high school guidance counselor in Trenton, N.J., after his graduation ceremonies...
Florida Officer Charged In Escape Attempt
OfficerA corrections officer has been charged with helping an inmate escape, deputies said. VIDEO: Officer Charged IMAGES: More Strange Stories The Osceola County Sheriff's Office...
Powerful Sedative Found at Jackson Home
The LedgerLos ANGELES | The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.
Are Race Fans Stimulating Local Economy
News 13Fans are flocking to Daytona International Speedway this Independence Day weekend for three races in two days.“Today we spent most of the day here. Then we're going to head to the race, and...
Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
News 13Wasilla, Alaska(AP) Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for...
Volstad flounders in Marlins' rainy defeat
Florida Marlins... before......
Caged Bikini-Clad Beauty Seeks Liberty and Justice for Animals Locked Up at the Miami MetroZoo
PETAMiami -- Crouching in a cage under a banner that reads, "Give Animals in Zoos Their Independence," and wearing a sexy American-flag bikini, a PETA member will show visitors at the Miami MetroZoo on...
Woman dies in Columbia County crash
The Gainsville SunA St. Augustine woman was killed early Friday morning when she driving in the wrong direction and struck another car on Interstate 10 in Columbia County, reported the Florida Highway Patrol.
Shooting Spills Into Parking Lot Of Pinellas Hospital
News 13The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the parking lot at Palms of Pasadena Hospital.According to the sheriff's office, the gunshot victim is at the hospital on...
St. Petersburg little league ripped off by one of its own coaches, police say
St Petersburg TimesSt. PETERSBURG — The Northeast Little League Association was the victim of fraud, police say, ripped off by one of their own coaches. Almir Zuhric, 24, was arrested Friday on a charge of...
Idaho delegation continues push for strike fighter
Associated PressIdaho officials are continuing their push for the Pentagon to house the military's next-generation tactical fighter jet at Mountain Home Air Force Base, a competition pitting...
Authorities seize 200 pounds of illegal fireworks from W. Kendall duo
Sun-SentinelMiami -Dade Fire Rescue inspectors confiscated about 200 pounds of illegal fireworks from two men who were selling them at a West Kendall intersection from the back of their SUV Saturday afternoon...
Crist picks Taylor for Palm Beach County commission seat
Sun-SentinelGov. Charlie Crist today crossed party lines and named Democratic state Rep. Priscilla Taylor of West Palm Beach to fill the minority-dominated Palm Beach County commission seat of retired Addie...
More than 2,000 cited in South Florida patrol
Sun-SentinelVote The 48-hour saturation patrols in South Florida cited over 2,085 motorists, the Dori Slosberg Foundation announced Friday. This year's Staying Alive on 95 and Florida Roadways...
Bradford inmate, 21, found dead in her cell
The Gainsville SunAn inmate in the Bradford County Jail who told authorities she believed she was pregnant was found dead in her cell Friday and an autopsy will be done to determine the cause of death, the sheriff's...
Florida’s arrests under Meyer gain attention
MSNBCAlthough the number of Florida players arrested is similar to that of its rivals, the Gators are getting attention because they have won two national titles in the last three years and have a coach...
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