News Archive for March 06 2008

Crews to move 9/11 survivors staircase

Tom Canavan saw the stairs through the smoke after tunneling out of debris that buried him when the World Trade Center's south tower collapsed. The sun fell on a section of gold awning that led him down the stairs to safety on a nearby street.

Pro golfer faces criminal charges for killing hawk

PGA Tour golfer Tripp Isenhour was charged with killing a hawk on purpose with a golf shot because it was making noise as he videotaped a TV show

As Older Addicts Seek Help, a New Generation Gap

Across the country, substance abuse centers are reaching out to older addicts who have historically been ignored.

Saturn Moon Rhea May Have Rings

New observations by a spacecraft suggest Saturn's second-largest moon may be surrounded by rings.

NY ASSEMBLYMAN POWELL CHARGED IN DWI

State Assemblyman Adam Clayton Powell IV was busted early this morning on DWI charges, authorities said. Powell was stopped at about 2:30 a.m. while traveling northbound on the Henry Hudson Parkway, near West 82nd Street, after cops saw him swerving...

Dozy film-goer left in the dark

A Christchurch man paid the price for dozing off while on a date with his wife last night.

PM won't guarantee carers bonus

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has refused to guarantee that bonus payments for carers and pensioners will be included in the federal budget.