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Navy names ship for former congresswoman Giffords
February 11, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Gabrielle Giffords, the recently retired congresswoman from Arizona who was shot in an assassination attempt 13 months ago, returned to Washington Friday for double honor. more »»
Report: Non-Solyndra energy loans could cost $3B
February 11, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — The government could lose nearly $3 billion on Energy Department loans for green energy programs — far less than the $10 billion Congress set aside for the high-risk program,... more »»
Philadelphia cardinal's death investigated
February 11, 2012 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The child-molestation scandal in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has taken a mysterious new turn, with prosecutors asking a coroner to examine the body of Cardinal Anthony... more »»
Obama budget predicts $1.3T deficit for 2012
February 11, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's new budget predicts a $1. more »»
3 senators introduce a bill for oversight of NYPD
February 11, 2012 ALBANY, N.Y. more »»
Woman pleads guilty in NY newborn kidnap case
February 11, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who snatched a newborn baby from a New York City hospital in 1987, then raised the child as her own for more than two decades, pleaded guilty to a kidnapping charge Friday as... more »»
Audit: ND university awarded unearned degrees
February 11, 2012 BISMARCK, N.. more »»
NHTSA: BMW fined $3M for untimely 2010 recalls
February 11, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — German automaker BMW has agreed to pay $3 million for delays in reporting safety defects and recalls to the federal regulators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... more »»
U. Mich.: Child porn case spurs outside review
February 11, 2012 ANN ARBOR, Mich. more »»
Powell had 'incestuous' images
February 10, 2012 SEATTLE (AP) — Before Josh Powell was going to try to win back custody of his children last week, Washington state authorities received materials from Utah police that had been discovered on a... more »»
Leaving 'No Child' law: Obama lets 10 states flee
February 10, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — It could be the beginning of the end for No Child Left Behind.The goal was lofty: Get all children up to par in math and reading by 2014. more »»
Los Angeles school reopens amid sex abuse scandal
February 10, 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) — School got off to a rough start Thursday with students returning to class for the first time since their entire elementary school staff was replaced after two longtime teachers... more »»
Miss high court hears challenge to Barbour pardons
February 10, 2012 JACKSON, Mis. more »»
Romantic rival testifies at U.Va. murder trial
February 10, 2012 CHARLOTTESVILLE, V. more »»
FBI file: Steve Jobs was considered for US post
February 10, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI background interviews of some people who knew Apple co-founder Steve Jobs reveal a man driven by power and alienating some of the people who worked with him. more »»
Women at war: Pentagon is easing its job limits
February 10, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — New orders from the Pentagon: The military on Thursday formally opened thousands of jobs to women in units that are closer to the front lines than ever before, reflecting what's... more »»
NRC approves first new nuclear plant in 3 decades
February 10, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's first new nuclear power plant in a generation won approval Thursday as federal regulators voted to grant a license for two new reactors at a site in eastern Georgia. more »»
Creator of Lemonheads candy dies at age 93
February 9, 2012 RIVER FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Candy company executive Nello Ferrara lived a sweet life. more »»
Reputed mobster 'The Large Guy' gets 25 years
February 9, 2012 CHICAGO (AP) — A reputed mob boss known for his wide girth and reputation for violence was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday in a federal court in Chicago. more »»
Washington state lawmakers pass gay marriage bill
February 9, 2012 OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state lawmakers voted to approve gay marriage Wednesday, setting the stage for the state to become the seventh in the nation to allow same-sex couples to wed. more »»
Researchers probe 200-year-old shipwreck off RI
February 9, 2012 WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — For two centuries it rested a mile from shore, shrouded by a treacherous reef from the pleasure boaters and beachgoers who haunt New England's southern coast. more »» BCAAC Valentine dance with White Shadow February 11, 2012 The Blair County Antique Auto Club will hold a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Bavarian Hall, 112 S. 13th St., Altoona.Music will be provided by White Shadow. Chips, pretzels and door prizes will be provided. more » Community Calendar |
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