Top baby names of 2011: Sophia, Jacob and… Briella?
Christian Sc
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sophia has replaced Isabella as the most popular girl's name in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration. Jacob remains the most popular boy's name, as it has been since Boys-girls-names-2012 America's Social Security Administration has tabulated their data for 2011 and released its annual top baby names for [...]
Read MoreJustice Department sues Joe Arpaio for discrimination: Is he cornered?
Christian Sc
By JACQUES BILLEAUD, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX — Federal authorities sued America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff Thursday, a rare step after months of negotiations failed to yield an agreement to settle By JACQUES BILLEAUD, ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX — Federal authorities sued America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff Thursday, a rare step after months of negotiations failed to yield an [...]
Read MoreFlesh-eating bacteria claims Georgia woman's leg after zip-line accident
New York Dai
A zip line ride at Sleeping Giant is feasible enough for the Shoshone Forest to consider, but precautions for grizzly habitat must be in effect, officials say. “I don't want a candy bar falling out of a rider's pocket, so a bear can come along that A Georgia woman who lost her leg after contracting [...]
Read MoreCIA double agent foils Al Qaeda plot
msnbc.com
For May 9, 2012 – North Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage sparks cheers and jeers, US official upset over leak about double agent in bomb plot and the Texas Rangers make history • North Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage sparks cheers, The would-be suicide bomber sent by the Yemen branch of al Qaeda to blow [...]
Read MoreRare Double Agent Disrupted Bombing Plot, US Says
New York Tim
The double agent managed to spend weeks with AQAP before handing over information that allowed the United States to launch a drone strike on Sunday that killed Fahd al-Quso, a senior figure who was wanted for the 2000 by Mark Memmott — The double agent who authorities say infiltrated al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and [...]
Read MoreJames Beard Awards 2012: Christina Tosi Named Rising Star Chef
ABC News (bl
The winners of the 2012 James Beard Foundation book, broadcast and journalism awards announced Friday are: ___ COOKBOOK AWARDS — Cookbook Hall of Fame “Home Cooking” and “More Home Cooking” by Laurie Cowin — Cookbook of the Year “Modernist Cuisine AP "The Emerald Storm: an Ethan Gage Adventure" (Harper), by William Dietrich: William Dietrich brings [...]
Read MoreManatee flash mob surprises Florida beach-goers: SEE IT
New York Dai
Sun Sentinel "Manatees up close thrill Fort Lauderdale beachgoers. Right there in the shallow water and gentle surf of small lapping waves, five or six manatees were bumping into each other like commuters on a crowded The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved manatee protection zones in Flagler County and a 40-day red [...]
Read MoreBYU rugby builds big lead early, rolls past UCLA in quarterfinals
Daily Herald
After dropping the first two games of the series against San Diego, BYU's baseball team was hoping for a sigh of relief in Saturday's final game against the Toreros. But when the dust settled, it was the No. 19 Toreros who commanded the contest and The BYU men's rugby has sailed through the season so [...]
Read MoreWhite buffalo sacred to Lakota Sioux found mutilated
msnbc.com
Hunt County deputies are investigating the death of a rare white buffalo. CBS 11 News sources say Lightning Medicine Cloud was found butchered and skinned on Monday. The next day the buffalo's mother was found dead. Lightning Medicine Cloud, the extremely rare and sacred white buffalo born last year, has been found dead and skinned [...]
Read MoreSeven Killed as Minivan Plunges Into the Bronx Zoo
New York Tim
Authorities say a van plunged off a roadway near the Bronx Zoo in New York City, killing seven people, including three children. Police say the van was headed. NEW YORK — An out-of-control van careered across several lanes of traffic on a highway overpass Sunday, then plunged more than 50 feet off the side of [...]
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