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SALT LAKE CITY -- Elizabeth Smart, the Utah teenager who was abducted nearly three years ago, has won a more upbeat recognition, being named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People."
Monday, May 02, 2005
Sharp-Eyed N.C. Nurse Helps Save Man
men's vs women's medicine
Brown rarely visited a doctor, and Ennever said the case shows the importance of annual blood and stool tests.
Brown rarely visited a doctor, and Ennever said the case shows the importance of annual blood and stool tests.
Obama Praises U.S. Civil Rights Pioneers
hey, not at all, it's a nothing award.
The civil rights group presented the first-term Illinois senator with its lifetime achievement award at the 50th anniversary Detroit NAACP Freedom Fund dinner. He thanked the group for the award but said he felt unworthy.
The civil rights group presented the first-term Illinois senator with its lifetime achievement award at the 50th anniversary Detroit NAACP Freedom Fund dinner. He thanked the group for the award but said he felt unworthy.
Pol's Remark Spurs Domestic Violence Bill
happens to everybody
Altman later apologized, but his comments infuriated women around the nation.
Altman later apologized, but his comments infuriated women around the nation.
Cuomo Warns Against Filibuster Changes
the president chooses nominees unless vetoed by a minority in the Senate, the new Bill of Rights. What are elections for?
"The Republicans say it would assure dominance by the majority in the Senate," he said. "That sounds democratic until you
remember that the Bill of Rights was adopted, as James Madison pointed out, to protect all of Americans from what he called the `tyranny of the majority.'"
"The Republicans say it would assure dominance by the majority in the Senate," he said. "That sounds democratic until you
remember that the Bill of Rights was adopted, as James Madison pointed out, to protect all of Americans from what he called the `tyranny of the majority.'"
Kan. OKs Ending Sunday Liquor Sales Ban
social conservative fallback position
"The default position is, 'No Sunday sales unless you opt in,'" said Sen. John Vratil.
"The default position is, 'No Sunday sales unless you opt in,'" said Sen. John Vratil.
Navajo Head Vetoes Gay Marriage Measure
one brave, one squaw vetoed
The Tribal Council voted unanimously last month to pass legislation that restricts a recognized union to a relationship between a man and a woman, and prohibits plural marriages as well as marriages between close relatives.
The Tribal Council voted unanimously last month to pass legislation that restricts a recognized union to a relationship between a man and a woman, and prohibits plural marriages as well as marriages between close relatives.
2 Killed After Walking in Front of Train
awkward social moment produced
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. -- Two women using a crosswalk at a suburban Philadelphia train station were killed Sunday when they walked in front of an oncoming express train traveling at 70 mph, officials said.
Mary Stevens, 78, and Helen Stewart, 76, apparently did not realize the train was not stopping at the station, authorities said.
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. -- Two women using a crosswalk at a suburban Philadelphia train station were killed Sunday when they walked in front of an oncoming express train traveling at 70 mph, officials said.
Mary Stevens, 78, and Helen Stewart, 76, apparently did not realize the train was not stopping at the station, authorities said.
Heinz Family Foundation Honors Six
didn't exactly do anything
_Mildred Dresselhaus, a professor of physics and electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, honored for her work in technology, the economy and employment. The former director of the office of science at the U.S. Department of Energy has mentored other women pursuing scientific careers.
_Mildred Dresselhaus, a professor of physics and electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, honored for her work in technology, the economy and employment. The former director of the office of science at the U.S. Department of Energy has mentored other women pursuing scientific careers.
Treasury Duck Moves Away From Tourists
global warming
The ducklings all hatched on Saturday, and surprisingly there were 11, not nine. Biologists had missed two eggs when they made their initial count.
The ducklings all hatched on Saturday, and surprisingly there were 11, not nine. Biologists had missed two eggs when they made their initial count.
Conservationists Kill Pigs to Save Fox
invasive indians wiped out by wholesome licorice-loving pigs
In 1853, the first ranch pigs broke into the wild and, within a few years, their population swelled to hundreds. Voracious scavengers, the pigs dug into hillsides as they foraged for bulbs and grubs, and snuffed for acorns under majestic oaks, tearing up the roots.
That triggered erosion, destroyed Chumash Indian archaeological sites that are at least 8,000 years old and encouraged the growth of nonnative plants that choked out scrubby oaks and grasses. Fennel, an invasive species, now grows so prolifically that on a hot day the air carries the plant's licorice scent.
In 1853, the first ranch pigs broke into the wild and, within a few years, their population swelled to hundreds. Voracious scavengers, the pigs dug into hillsides as they foraged for bulbs and grubs, and snuffed for acorns under majestic oaks, tearing up the roots.
That triggered erosion, destroyed Chumash Indian archaeological sites that are at least 8,000 years old and encouraged the growth of nonnative plants that choked out scrubby oaks and grasses. Fennel, an invasive species, now grows so prolifically that on a hot day the air carries the plant's licorice scent.
World Gathers to Review Nuclear Treaty
American Technology Know-How Day
"I'm angry at any country that possesses nuclear weapons. They must all be abolished," said the tiny woman, who as a 7-year-old survived when 160,000 of her neighbors were killed or wounded in the U.S. nuclear bombing of her Japanese hometown, Hiroshima.
"I'm angry at any country that possesses nuclear weapons. They must all be abolished," said the tiny woman, who as a 7-year-old survived when 160,000 of her neighbors were killed or wounded in the U.S. nuclear bombing of her Japanese hometown, Hiroshima.
Texas Town Mulls Radioactive Waste Storage
Why not spread it along the entire US-Mexico border
Dallas-based Waste Control Specialists owns 14,400 acres about 30 miles outside town near the New Mexico border. About 1,340 acres have been set aside for hazardous waste storage and disposal, and the company will manage tons of federal uranium byproduct waste by year's end.
Dallas-based Waste Control Specialists owns 14,400 acres about 30 miles outside town near the New Mexico border. About 1,340 acres have been set aside for hazardous waste storage and disposal, and the company will manage tons of federal uranium byproduct waste by year's end.
Backers of Bush Nominees Begin Ad Campaign
citizen input not contemplated
Jim Manley, a spokesman for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada, criticized the ad. "Apparently, no one at Progress For America has studied the Constitution or a U.S. history book, because their advertising campaign is intended to undermine a carefully chosen system of check and balances that has served this country well for more than 200 years," he said.
Jim Manley, a spokesman for Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada, criticized the ad. "Apparently, no one at Progress For America has studied the Constitution or a U.S. history book, because their advertising campaign is intended to undermine a carefully chosen system of check and balances that has served this country well for more than 200 years," he said.
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Pope Makes First Window Appearance
like TV
After greeting pilgrims in Italian and Spanish, Benedict raised his arms in greeting several times and offered his blessing.
After greeting pilgrims in Italian and Spanish, Benedict raised his arms in greeting several times and offered his blessing.
Kerry Backs Villaraigosa for L.A. Mayor
secret plan would be better
"I'm not here against anybody," Kerry told hundreds of Villaraigosa supporters at Los Angeles Valley College. "I'm here for somebody who has a set of hopes and dreams."
"I'm not here against anybody," Kerry told hundreds of Villaraigosa supporters at Los Angeles Valley College. "I'm here for somebody who has a set of hopes and dreams."
Thousands Swarm Streets for Wisc. Party
police adopt serious demeanor
One student was arrested for throwing a can of beer from a balcony, striking a police officer.
One student was arrested for throwing a can of beer from a balcony, striking a police officer.
Wis. Man Hid Mother's Body in Freezer
tax code anti-family
Schuth said he continued to receive his mother's Social Security funds even after her death, which he said was in August 2000.
Schuth said he continued to receive his mother's Social Security funds even after her death, which he said was in August 2000.
Astronaut Hall of Fame Inducts 3 Members
I thought you had to be dead
Retired astronaut Bruce McCandless became the first so-called human satellite in 1984. The dramatic scene of McCandless flying with a hefty spacewalker's jetpack, but with his face invisible behind his helmet, remains one of the greatest space photos of all time.
Retired astronaut Bruce McCandless became the first so-called human satellite in 1984. The dramatic scene of McCandless flying with a hefty spacewalker's jetpack, but with his face invisible behind his helmet, remains one of the greatest space photos of all time.
Town Feels Betrayed by Missing Bride Hoax
the soap opera continues
"I'm glad that she's alive and OK, but it was a dirty trick," said Louise McCoy, waiting in line at the Duluth post office Saturday _ the same day Wilbanks was supposed to be married in a lavish ceremony that included 14 bridesmaids and 14 groomsmen.
"I'm glad that she's alive and OK, but it was a dirty trick," said Louise McCoy, waiting in line at the Duluth post office Saturday _ the same day Wilbanks was supposed to be married in a lavish ceremony that included 14 bridesmaids and 14 groomsmen.
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