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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The founder of a dog sanctuary at NFL star Michael Vick's former dogfighting compound said Monday that she was shocked to learn that she faces charges of animal cruelty and inadequate care of animals. Tamira Thayne said in a telephone interview from her Dogs Deserve Better operation in Surry County that […]
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney says he is in favor of abortion in cases of rape, incest and the health and life of the mother. The presidential candidate's addition of the health of the mother is certain to raise questions about Romney's position among conservatives. Health can be broadly defined and, in fact, […]
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Away from the televised political speeches and Mitt Romney's nomination at the Republican National Convention, energy, technology, transportation companies and others are hosting lavish parties for Republican leaders, politicians and Romney's top donors. The behind-the-scenes parties, receptions and other exclusive events allow the Republican elite to mingle with donors and special […]
RAWDON, Quebec (AP) — A bride-to-be fell to her death while getting her wedding pictures taken, tumbling down from a cliff into a waterfall while she was wearing her wedding dress, police said Friday. Sgt. Ronald McInnis of the Quebec provincial police said her body was recovered about four hours after she slipped from a […]
While many women spend years discovering how to have an orgasm, Kim Ramsey is trying not to. The 44-year-old New Jersey nurse said that she is plagued by 100 orgasms a day which can be triggered by the smallest movements. Doctors diagnosed Ramsey with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD). They blame the disorder on spinal […]
ATLANTA (AP) — Facing more than $30 million in debt, Morris Brown College officials have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the move is a last ditch effort to prevent the school from being foreclosed on and sold at auction. The 131-year-old historically black college is facing foreclosure next month after […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he's engaged to the Argentine woman he secretly left the state to visit under the cover story he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. When reached by The Associated Press on Sunday, Sanford confirmed the accuracy of a statement provided to CNN that announced his […]
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dozens of small to moderate earthquakes struck the southeastern corner of California on Sunday, causing minor damages to structures and rattling nerves in a small farming town east of San Diego. The largest quake registered at a magnitude 5.5 and was centered about three miles northwest of the town of Brawley, […]
CINCINNATI (AP) — Neil Armstrong made "one giant leap for mankind" with a small step onto the moon. He commanded the historic landing of the Apollo 11 spacecraft on the moon July 20, 1969, capping the most daring of the 20th century's scientific expeditions and becoming the first man to walk on the moon. His […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years ago, Ben Affleck was a familiar presence around the Democratic convention, packing produce for charity and even winning a poker tournament. Singer Fergie performed with her Black Eyed Peas. Sheryl Crow sang, too, with Susan Sarandon joining in from the audience. But none of these celebrities are planning a similar […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — So much can change in four years. Some 16 million babies have been born in the United States since 2008, the last year the Democrats and Republicans met to anoint their presidential nominees. Kids who were toddlers then are starting kindergarten now; that year's nervous high school freshmen are beginning college or […]
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — In the end, Mitt Romney chose not to tempt fate. With Tropical Storm Isaac bearing down on Florida, the soon-to-be Republican presidential nominee scrapped the first day of his national convention. Top Romney aides and Republican National Committee officials scrambled late Saturday behind closed doors to shrink a four-day schedule of […]
