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Most popular news on 29 October 2007 |
N.C. beach house fire kills 7 students
AP - An intense fire ravaged a beach house packed with more than a dozen college students early Sunday, killing seven and leaving little left of the structure but its charred frame and the stilts on which it stood.
Second 'Gone With the Wind' sequel ready
AP - Rhett Butler, the fictional Southern charmer who walked out of Scarlett O'Hara's life in "Gone With the Wind," returns to Georgia next weekend — on a book tour of sorts.
10 tribal sheiks kidnapped in Baghdad
AP - Gunmen in Baghdad snatched 10 Sunni and Shiite tribal sheiks from their cars Sunday as they were heading home to Diyala province after talks with the government on fighting al-Qaida, and at least one was later found shot to death.
Rookie nabs U.S. fugitive in Canada
AP - A rookie with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is credited with capturing a U.S. fugitive killer and three-time escapee who has spent two decades dodging and taunting law enforcement.
Chalabi back in action in Iraq
McClatchy Newspapers - BAGHDAD-Ahmad Chalabi, the controversial, ubiquitous Iraqi politician and one-time Bush administration favorite, has re-emerged as a central figure in the latest U.S. strategy for Iraq.
Gap vows action after child labor report
AP - Clothing retailer Gap Inc. said Sunday that it will convene all of its Indian suppliers to "forcefully reiterate" its prohibition on child labor after a British newspaper found children as young as 10 making Gap clothes at a sweatshop in New Delhi.
Major archaeological find in Puerto Rico
AP - U.S. and Puerto Rican archaeologists say they have found the best-preserved pre-Columbian site in the Caribbean, which could shed light on virtually every aspect of Indian life in the region, from sacred rituals to eating habits.
My Neighbor, the Octopus
Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: When I moved into my condo, a neighbor welcomed me to the neighborhood. He introduced himself, then asked my name. Though I am quite private, I felt forced to be friendly, so I introduced myself. Now, every time he sees me, he yells out my name and asks how my day was.
Fire survivors give thanks as crews gain
AP - Survivors of firestorms that destroyed more than 2,000 homes in Southern California found reasons Sunday to be thankful even as the damage toll mounted and firefighters worked to contain blazes.
Trouble found on space station device
AP - Spacewalking astronauts doing construction work outside the international space station Sunday made a disturbing discovery: what appear to be metal shavings inside a joint that is needed to turn a set of solar power panels.
Piles of old money found in Pa. home
AP - Talk about throwing away money. Piles of old coins worth as much as $200,000 were found in a long-abandoned home, including scores that the owner had apparently thrown down a hole in the wall.
First lady claims victory in Argentina
AP - First lady Cristina Fernandez claimed victory in Argentina's presidential election Sunday, with early results and exit polls suggesting she had avoided a runoff and become the first woman elected to the post.
Iran says documents show U.S. backing "terrorists"
Reuters - Iran has access to evidence of U.S.
support for terrorist groups in the Middle East, a senior
Iranian official was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Cold spot could be relic of Big Bang
Reuters - A cold spot in the oldest radiation in
the universe could be the first sign of a cosmic glitch that
might have originated shortly after the Big Bang, British and
Spanish scientists said on Thursday.
Pa. hunter's images stir Bigfoot debate
AP - It's furry and walks on all fours. Beyond that, about the only thing certain about the critter photographed by a hunter's camera is that some people have gotten the notion it could be a Sasquatch, or bigfoot. Others say it's just a bear with a bad skin infection.
Burmese desperate for health care
AP - They travel for days though checkpoints, across dangerous roads and past Myanmar's bribe-hungry soldiers to make it to the Thai border. They're not refugees fleeing the junta — they simply want to see a doctor.
The Prescription for No Squabbling
Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: I have been married for over 15 years and continue to have issues with my mother-in-law. Since the first day she walked into my home, she has been stealing prescription drugs (painkillers) and acts as though she's done nothing wrong.
My wife, her daughter, is just as frustrated as I am, but is afraid to rock the boat. Whenever she does, her father calls us both liars and then they ignore us for months at a time.
Perfect Patriots and Colts heading for showdown
Reuters - The New England Patriots and
Indianapolis Colts maintained their perfect records with
convincing victories on Sunday, setting up a colossal showdown
next week.
Woman charged in 'Internet Revenge' case
AP - A 34-year-old woman has been charged with using the Internet to try to get revenge on an old boyfriend by breaking up his marriage. Pilar Stofega has been charged with second-degree harassment and breach of peace and released on $2,500 bond.
Obama singer wins cheers despite protest
AP - A Grammy-winning singer whose role in a Barack Obama campaign event riled gay activists served as master of ceremonies of a gospel concert promoting the Democratic presidential hopeful Sunday night.
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