News 2008-07-28 Andanh.com

Duo missing after boat overturns in Gulf near Freeport Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:35:00 GMT
The Coast Guard continues to search for two people who were with three others when a boat overturned in the Gulf of Mexico near Freeport on Sunday, officials said.

Denton County toddler dies after being left inside hot car Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:50:00 GMT
Authorities said the 14-month-old boy was left for at least an hour in a vehicle parked in front of his family's home in Savannah.

2 die in motorcycle accident shutting down I-10 lanes Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:24:00 GMT
A motorcyclist and a female passenger were thrown off the bike after the driver lost control. The accident closed eastbound lanes for nearly three hours Sunday evening.

1,000 rally against immigration raid in N.E. Iowa town Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:07:00 GMT
Postville, a town with about 2,200 residents, was pushed to the forefront of a national debate when federal immigration officials raided Agriprocessors — the nation's biggest kosher meatpacking plant — in May.

Houston boy, 3, critical after suspected drive-by shooting Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:45:00 GMT
Police still don't know whether the shootings of the child and a 22-year-old man on Cullen are related.

Research links 3 genes to boys’ bad behavior Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill announced that they had found three genes that appear to affect the probability of a life of crime.

Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters from Ship Channel Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:31:00 GMT
Officials received a call at 1:58 a.m. from the Texas City Police Department, reporting an overdue personal water craft with two people onboard. The two were found almost two hours later.

300 evacuated from Dolly flooding in Ruidoso (w/video) Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:37:00 GMT
About 300 people were evacuated from homes, campgrounds and a recreational vehicle park Sunday and a helicopter was sent to rescue others after flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Dolly.

Study: Exercise slows Alzheimer's brain atrophy Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:52:00 GMT
Patients with early Alzheimer's disease who exercised regularly saw less deterioration in the areas of the brain which control memory, according to a study released Sunday at the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Chicago.

Mexicans vote on bigger oil role for private companies Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:48:00 GMT
Mexicans expressed mixed feelings about Sunday's nonbinding referendum on giving private companies a bigger role the country's flagging state-run oil industry. Relatively few voters turned out in Mexico City for the vote.

Obama looking for VP who says more than 'Yes, sir' Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:29:00 GMT
Obama refused again and again during an interview that aired Sunday to give hints on whom he might pick for a running mate, but he did describe the qualities he's looking for. Shyness and blind loyalty are not among them.

Dozens of sea turtles found dead on Mexican beaches Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:25:00 GMT
Environmental officials in Mexico say dozens of dead sea turtles apparently killed in fishing nets have washed up on beaches in recent days.

McCain backs effort banning affirmative action Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:47:00 GMT
Presidential challenger John McCain said Sunday that he supports a proposed ballot initiative in his home state that would prohibit affirmative action policies from state and local governments.

2 dead, 7 hurt in Tennessee church shooting (w/video) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:54:00 GMT
Members of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church said they dove under pews or ran from the building when the shooting started. Suspect Jim D. Adkisson, 58, was charged with first-degree murder.

Indiana Jones star injured, arrested in DUI case Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:02:00 GMT
Indiana Jones star Shia LaBeouf was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Sunday after an early morning car accident in which he was injured, police said.

Autopsy: Man found by real estate agent was shot in head Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:15:00 GMT
An autopsy showed that a man discovered dead by a real estate agent at a Montgomery County home was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head, authorities said Sunday.

Texas man charged after 68-pound mom with maggots dies Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:02:00 GMT
A Round Rock man who was his elderly mother's caretaker has been charged with injury to the elderly after the woman died at her home, suffering from numerous skin ulcers, including one infested with maggots, officials said.

Carlos Sastre of Spain wins Tour de France Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:29:00 GMT
Carlos Sastre has won the Tour de France in one of the closest finishes in the 105-year-old race. He is the third Spaniard in a row to win cycling's premier event.

Islamic group says it's behind India blasts that killed 45 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:21:00 GMT
An obscure Islamic group claimed responsibility for a series of synchronized explosions that killed at least 45 people in western India, warning of "the terror of Death" in an e-mail sent to several television stations minutes before the blasts.

Rio Grande Valley's main airport reopens after Dolly Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:46:00 GMT
Valley International Airport has reopened four days after Hurricane Dolly shut it down.

Austin man offers $1 billion for breast cancer cure Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT
Mike Dewey has a plan to eliminate breast cancer: He's offering $1 billion to the person who discovers the cure.

Sore hip sends Obama to the doctor Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:39:00 GMT
"His hip has been sore from basketball for a few weeks, so he's going to see an orthopedic doctor," Barack Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

WWII veteran dies a day after formal Army apology Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:58:00 GMT
Samuel Snow, 83, died a day after the Army formally apologized for the wrongful conviction of him and 27 other black soldiers in a riot and lynching in Seattle in 1944.

Police: Chase ends in suicide of store clerk's killer Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:51:00 GMT
Police said a man who fatally shot an Iowa convenience-store clerk took his own life after stealing a squad car and leading police on a high-speed chase.

3 missing, 4 dead after weekend of riptides in N.Y. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:23:00 GMT
Rescuers suspended their search Sunday for a 10-year-old girl in the water off Coney Island, one of three swimmers still missing from powerful ocean currents at New York City and Long Island beaches over the weekend.

2 bombs within minutes apart kill 15 in Turkey Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:17:00 GMT
A governor called it a "terror attack" but officials did not blame any specific group and no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Sons of British man who faked death can't forgive parents Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:46:00 GMT
The sons of a British man who faked his own death cannot forgive their parents for making them believe their father drowned in a canoeing accident, two newspapers reported Sunday.

More than 50 militants die in attack on Afghan police Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:40:00 GMT
About 100 insurgents raided a government center Sunday near the border with Pakistan, and dozens of the attackers were killed in the battle, authorities said. Two policemen also died.

Friends have stayed active on the handball court for 45 years Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:18:00 GMT
For 45 years, almost half a century, Max Esses and Steve Shaper have been playing weekly games of handball, and Gaitz has been a regular addition since the late '60s. The Johnny-come-lately, Mike Lamson, joined in 1996.

Screenwriter Peter Morgan examines a special relationship Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:36:00 GMT
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Peter Morgan is developing a script that will focus on the relationship between former President Bill Clinton and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Egyptian director Youssef Chahine dies Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:34:00 GMT
Youssef Chahine, one of Egypt's most lauded movie directors, died Sunday in Cairo. He was 82 years old.

Former Britain's spycatcher calls on experience for novels Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:50:00 GMT
Since retiring as the head of Britain's MI5, Stella Rimington has continued spycatching, albeit vicariously, in fiction.

America America by Ethan Canin Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT
The characters in this complext yet gripping story struggle with power, privilege, human weakness during a fictional race for the White House

The Forger's Spell by Edward Dolnick Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:57:00 GMT
Gripping historical narrative about World War II-era Dutch art dealer who taught himself to paint like Vermeer and became the most notorious forger of the 20th century.

Underground America edited by Peter Orner Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:17:00 GMT
Affecting collection of oral histories of illegal immigrants, part of a series of oral histories of marginalized peoples by Dave Eggers under auspices of his publishing imprint McSweeney's.

The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggert by M. Glenn Taylor Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:02:00 GMT
Stunning debut - both fable and social novel - about long-lived West Virginian whose constant life changes mirror kaleidoscopic history of 20th-century America.

A little bit of Texas in New York Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:44:00 GMT
When Horton Foote's play Dividing the Estate begins previews at New York's Booth Theatre in October, you can bet that Eloise "Ouisie" Jones and her husband, Harry Jones, will have a close eye on the proceedings.

Rejection and other sad parenting moments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:36:40 -0600
Me: Peanut, do you love your Nene? Peanut: No. I love Pop. Why can't she just lie? It'll never change, will it?...

County sets plans to build nature center, sheriff substation Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT
Montgomery County has awarded a $2.2 million contract to build its first nature center, along with a sheriff's department substation and community center, near the Peckinpaugh Preserve.

Houston councilman at shooting site in ride-along (w/video) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:43:00 GMT
Houston City Councilman James Rodriguez really didn't expect much action during his ride-along with Houston police officers Thursday afternoon. "It was raining really hard and I remember thinking 'We're not going to see much,'" said Rodriguez, who represents District I.

Shooting in south Houston leaves 1 dead, 1 injured (with video) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:25:00 GMT
Police were called to the 11400 block of Sandhurst where an argument between two men turned violent.

Siblings go for gold — and make Olympic history Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:34:00 GMT
Sugar Land's Lopez clan is the first family of taekwondo.

Katy woman gets two life terms in officer's shooting Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT
A woman received two life sentences for her role in the shooting of a police officer during a chase in Fort Bend County two years ago.

Seeking Celtic spirituality at St. Brendan's (with video) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT
In January, the Rev. Walt McFadden started St. Brendan's Church, which he defines as a progressive Celtic Christian community.

Customer charged with killing Chili's manager (w/video) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:51:00 GMT
Sheriff's investigators say Michael Hare was charged with murder after shooting the manager of a Chili's restaurant, where he had been asked to leave after making unwelcome advances toward a female employee.

Macy's makes its way to Pearland Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT
Like other major retailers, Macy's has been forced to close its underperforming stores.But when the chain sees a plum opportunity, it's not going to pass. The Pearland Macy's is such an opportunity.

Local programs mix fun with fitness (with photos) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:11:00 GMT
With childhood obesity rates on the rise, parents are using a local business and community programs to move their children off the couch and into a healthier lifestyle.

Astros win series over Brewers with 11-6 victory Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:35:00 GMT
The Astros pounded out a season-high 16 hits, including a pair of home runs by third baseman Geoff Blum, to win a series from the Milwaukee Brewers with a 11-6 victory today at Miller Park.

Soul top SaberCats to win 1st ArenaBowl title Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:59:00 GMT
Matt D'Orazio threw seven touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead the Philadelphia Soul to their first ArenaBowl victory, beating defending AFL champion San Jose 59-56 on Sunday.

Vaughan wins Senior British Open in playoff Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:33:00 GMT
Bruce Vaughan won the Senior British Open on Sunday for his first career victory, sinking a 20-foot putt to beat John Cook on the first playoff hole.

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