A Michigan dentist is putting a new twist on trick or treating. (Oct. 31) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Reports say GM may have to close as many as 1700 dealerships as part of a reorginazation aimed at keeping the auto giant alive. One auto dealer says it has been a tough year, but he sees hope on the horizon. (April 16) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
At least 19 people and three firefighters were hurt when the flames broke out early Sunday at a Philadelphia apartment complex. Officials say the fire started in a second floor unit and quickly engulfed the entire building. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Police officers in Arizona broke up a marijuana ring over the weekend. In the process, officers found two thousand pounds of marijuana. (Nov. 23) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Residents of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca held an unusual beauty pageant celebrating a group of homosexual men who don elaborate makeup, wear traditional dresses and crown a queen, all with the support and excitement of the local community. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island said Sunday that he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy in a 2007 letter to stop receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, because of the congressman's public stance on moral issues. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Police and army experts are inspecting about 1,800 bridges in northern England, after floods destroyed several river crossings. A police officer was swept to his death Friday when a major bridge collapsed near Cockermouth, the hardest-hit town. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for November 22nd: Democratic disagreement sets up big health care fight; Bishop tells Rep. Kennedy to stop taking communion; No end to flood misery in Britain's lake district; High-flying astronaut must wait to see new daughter. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Seattle, Washington, woman trying to refinance her mortgage got the shock of her life when she learned her credit report listed her as deceased. The news came after she had battled cancer and then learned she needed open-heart surgery. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
In Duzkoy, Turkey, a man watched in despair as a building collapsed in front of him. Local media report at least four people died in the northeastern part of the country on Saturday as a result of heavy flooding. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least 17 others were missing, officials said. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all for the first time. He announced the birth of his daughter, Abigail, on Sunday morning on NASA's airwaves. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Obama. The 60-39 vote clears the way for a full-scale debate. (Nov. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Colorado coffee shop owner is following a growing trend that has baristas wear bikinis to boost profits. (Nov. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle with a 60-39 vote in the Senate. The measure is designed to extend coverage to roughly 31 million who lack it. (Nov. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Ohio police believe they have their man. But they fear their suspected bank robber may have eaten some of the evidence - the holdup note demanding cash - all while handcuffed and leaning over the hood of a police cruiser. (Nov. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for Saturday, Nov. 21: Health Care reform tested in Senate; Knox may get life in Italy; Severe flooding in northern England; Chicago doesn't want Oprah to go. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game. (Nov. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, says the health care reform bill reduces short-term and long-term debt, expands coverage, contains reform and promotes competition. (Nov. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the proposed health care legislation would raise taxes, increase health care costs and damage medicare. He says senators should have a hard time supporting it. (Nov. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Republicans are using their weekly radio and Internet address to criticize health care legislation coming up for a test vote in the Senate. (Nov. 21) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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