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WASHINGTON (AP) — Some were gray-headed, others a bit stooped, at least one carried a cane. But despite age, there were still hints of the large frames that had once donned football pads and exploded countless times from lines of scrimmage during an unforgettable season. Nearly three dozen members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins finally […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge approved a request from California and federal officials on Monday to force-feed inmates if necessary as a statewide prison hunger strike entered its seventh week. Officials say they fear for the welfare of nearly 70 inmates who have refused all prison-issued meals since the strike began July 8 […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has halted military aid to Egypt, a Senate aide said Tuesday, describing what would be a rebuke of the once stalwart U.S. ally’s crackdown on Islamist opponents and the military ouster of its president. Obama administration officials immediately rejected the claim. David Carle, an aide to Sen. Patrick Leahy, […]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles first-year coach Chip Kelly has named veteran Michael Vick Philadelphia’s starting quarterback. Vick has been solid in two preseason games, and backup Nick Foles, in his second season with the Eagles, has struggled to grasp Kelly’s multifaceted offense. Vick has thrown for 199 yards this preseason and will take a 113.2 […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out, Bo — there’s a new dog in town. The White House says the Obamas have added a second dog to the first family. Her name is Sunny, and she’s a Portuguese Water Dog — the same breed as the Obamas’ other dog, Bo. The White House says that breed works […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say an AirTran flight was diverted to a Memphis airport after a passenger tried to open an emergency exit on the plane. In an e-mail to Memphis station WREG-TV, Southwest Airlines spokesman Brad Hawkins says AirTran flight 265 was on its way from Baltimore to Austin, Texas, Monday evening when […]
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins team that achieved the only perfect season in NFL history will be honored by the White House next Tuesday, more than 40 years after its accomplishment. President Obama will welcome the 1972 Dolphins for the first White House ceremony honoring the only team to go 17-0. Pro Football Hall […]
Zach Hodskins, whose left arm ends at his elbow, has been offered a spot as a walk-on at the University of Florida by Coach Billy Donovan. Congratulations! check out another video below.
Johnny O’Neal (pictured), a man imprisoned for 14 years over a rape he didn’t commit, plans to sue for lost time, according to the NY Daily…
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama is taking her “Let’s Move!” campaign to Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. The first lady will speak during Saturday’s festivities, the unofficial kickoff to the U.S. Open, tennis’ last Grand Slam tournament of the year. She’ll join defending women’s champ Serena Williams, former champions Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak […]
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Witnesses heard a woman screaming before gunshots fired by Oscar Pistorius killed his girlfriend early on Valentine’s Day, South African prosecutors said Monday, contradicting the Paralympic champion’s version of events as he was indicted for premeditated murder. Pistorius, who was in court for the indictment and wept before proceedings began, […]
Johnnie Gooden Jr. (pictured) was arrested and is being held on an assaulting a public servant charge for allegedly telling a bank teller he was…
