ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Even in a city whose logo is “Big Wild Life,” the summer of 2008 is testing residents’ tolerance for large carnivores. The problem is bears, black bears and bigger grizzlies. So far this summer, three people have been mauled in the city. Some people say humans are …
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WASHINGTON – The following is a partial transcript of the Aug. 10, 2008, edition of “FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace”: “FOX NEWS SUNDAY” HOST CHRIS WALLACE: Joining us now to discuss how Barack Obama is dealing with Republican attacks and dealing with the Clintons is Senator Dick Durbin, national …
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Knowing what to eat, and in what quantities, is becoming a real challenge, as nutritional scientists continue to study the healing powers of certain foods. The latest discoveries, the so-called “super foods,” are believed to have the ability to help you live longer, slow down the aging process and prevent …
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SAO PAULO, Brazil – A Roman Catholic priest who floated off under hundreds of helium party balloons was missing Monday off the southern coast of Brazil. Rescuers in helicopters and small fishing boats were searching off the coast of Santa Catarina state, where pieces of balloons were found. Rev. Adelir …
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MOSCOW – The leader of Russia’s lower house of parliament says the dominant United Russia political party will nominate President Vladimir Putin as its chief. State Duma speaker Boris Gryzlov says officials will make the nomination during United Russia party’s congress that begins April 14. The party dominates the Duma. …
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BEIJING – A gas explosion at a coal mine in northeast China has killed 14 miners, a government official said Sunday. The spokeswoman for the district propaganda department said the blast occurred Saturday morning at a mine in Huludao City in Liaoning province when miners were digging more coal than …
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At least three schools are on lockdown Friday afternoon in Arizona after a bail bondsman tried to collect money from a man who then fled to his roof with a gun. The man took to his roof in Phoenix, KSAZ-TV reports. The station said the man was strung out on …
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LAS VEGAS – Toni Braxton won’t be returning to the stage at the Flamingo Las Vegas until at least next month. Hotel officials say Braxton’s show will remain dark this week while the 40-year-old Grammy winner has more medical tests following her April seventh hospitalization with chest pain. Add a …
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TACOMA, Wash. – Miss Washington Elyse Umemoto has apologized for pictures of her in embarrassing poses made public by the gossip Web site TMZ.com. In a press conference, Umemoto says the pictures were stolen and police have been contacted. She says the pictures were taken before she was Miss Washington. …
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Those seeking the oohs and aahs of traditional Fourth of July fireworks could be sadly disappointed this year: Public displays and sales of boxed firecrackers are being canceled or scaled back across the nation, victims of a sluggish economy, wildfire fears and product shortages caused by a warehouse fire in …
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