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Friday, January 9, 2009

Texas death row inmate pulls out eye, eats it

By Associated Press

HOUSTON — A Texas death row inmate with a history of mental problems pulled out his only good eye and told authorities...

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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

McCain worker arraigned in made-up, scrawled B assault

By Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — A former John McCain campaign volunteer has been arraigned on charges she falsely reporting that a Barack...

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Bill Richardson adviser worked for firm feds probing

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson listens to questions from the press regarding his withdrawal as the nominee for secretary of the Commerce Department.

By Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. — One of Gov. Bill Richardson’s close friends and advisers worked as a consultant for the...

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Young Ariz. murder suspect’s statement off-limits

By Associated Press

ST. JOHNS, Ariz. — Prosecutors in eastern Arizona have agreed not to use statements made by a 9-year-old boy as they pursue murder charges against him,...

Blaze destroys Texas shelter, kills 5 men

By Associated Press

PARIS, Texas - Fire tore through a small-town homeless shelter early yesterday, partially collapsing the building and killing five men, fire officials said. ...

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Danica Patrick caught speeding, and pays fine

Danica Patrick paid a $196 fine to settle a speeding ticket after the star race car driver was caught going 54 mph in a 35 mph zone last month.

By Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Danica Patrick paid a $196 fine to settle a speeding...

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Texas jail closes, inmates moved amid FBI probe

By Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas — A jail in northern Texas has been closed and its nearly 60 inmates transferred as authorities investigate what they call dangerous...

Texas girl, 17, gets 2 life terms in family deaths

By Associated Press

EMORY, Texas - A teenage girl charged with capital murder for her role in the deaths of her mother and two young brothers agreed to a plea deal that could make...

12-year-old Arizona boy guilty in mom’s shooting

By Associated Press

SIERRA VISTA, Arizona — A 12-year-old boy who fatally shot his mother after an argument over his chores was found guilty of premeditated murder. Judge...

Friday, January 2, 2009