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Holly Hunter Joins Cast of STILL I RISE Film
Inspired by current events, the film takes aim at the crisis of public education in America." Hunter starred on stage in THE WAKE OF JAMEY FOSTER and CRIMES OF THE HEART. Hunter starred in The Piano for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:26P
Breakthrough in treating paralysis
A 25-year-old man paralyzed in a hit-and-run accident five years ago can stand on his own again, and with help, can walk a few steps, says a new study. He can also voluntarily move his hips, knees, ankles and toes. Scientists from the University of
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:26P
Family member not surprised by report
by AP AP By Taylor Kuykendall May 20--For the father of one of the victims of the tragedy at Upper Big Branch, hearing investigators say the accident was preventable and largely due to ignoring important safety measures came as no surprise.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:25P
Woman Seriously Hurt in Accident Dies; Name Released
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A woman seriously injured in an accident involving a car and a garbage truck has died. The Ironton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol tells WSAZ.com the crash happened Wednesday afternoon on County Road 403 within the
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:25P
De Silvestro not cleared to drive after crash
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ” Simona de Silvestro is waiting for medical clearance to get back on the track after crashing during Thursday's practice for the Indianapolis 500. The 22-year-old Swiss driver lost control of her car, and it flipped several times,
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:25P
BREAKING NEWS: Three lives claimed in pair of auto accidents
LCHS freshman Lucas King died in a truck accident on Wednesday evening a little less than 12 hours before special education teacher Mariana Spahija and her friend Danica Bardho, mother of a Lumpkin County Middle School teacher, were killed in a
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:25P
Man found guilty of child molestation
Following two days of evidence presentation, the jury deliberated three hours before returning their guilty verdict. Judge Lukemire sentenced Mitchell to 50 years to serve without the possibility of parole in a Department of Corrections facility.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:25P
Iowa to participate in '11 National 'Click It or Ticket' through June 5
Additionally, 50 percent of Iowa's traffic fatalities occur during the daytime when 88 percent of the motoring public is traveling. The remaining 50 percent occur at night when only 12 percent of motorists are on the road. Iowa law enforcement will be
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:25P
Hiller's 'Virtual Piggy' keeps kids from breaking bank
The new service is a sort of online piggy bank (hence, the name Virtual Piggy) that allows parents to give their children money to spend online in a way that does not break the bank. A native of London, England, Webber has a Ph.D. in “A Quantum
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:25P
BP Announces Settlement Deepwater Horizon Claims With Moex/Mitsui
BP, UK, has reported that it has reached agreement with MOEX Offshore 2007 LLC (MOEX) and its affiliates, Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. and MOEX USA Corp. to settle all claims between the companies related to the Deepwater Horizon accident.
Updated: 05/20/2011 12:24P