четверг, 15 марта 2012 г.

Russia says 3 rebels killed in Dagestan

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) — The Interior Ministry in the violent Russian republic of Dagestan says three suspected insurgents have been killed in a shootout with police.

Ministry spokesman Vyacheslav Gasanov said Friday that a police patrol during the …

Boehner: Protests result of political rebellion

House Republican leader John Boehner says nationwide protests known as "tea parties" are the result of pushback against Democrats' spending.

Boehner says his Democratic colleagues are "bankrupting" the country.

People are demonstrating and attending town hall meetings because, Boehner says, "we're in the midst of a political rebellion in America."

The …

AREA BRIEFS

PTA Targets Coaches The Illinois PTA is calling for criminal prosecution of coaches whogive students drugs to lose weight. The resolution, passed at thePTA's annual convention over the weekend, follows disclosures that a10-year-old boy was given a diuretic to lose weight before a weigh-infor the Palos Stars Junior Football League. Palos Park pediatricianDr. George Harris said diuretics, laxatives and enemas can endangeryoung athletes' health.Fatal Crash Ends FightAn angered husband trying to cut off his estranged wife's car waskilled early Sunday when his car crashed into the median at 1928 N.Kedzie. The woman told police that Luis Perez, 37, of the 3500 blockof West Lyndale, …

среда, 14 марта 2012 г.

Lil Wayne nominated for 18 BET Hip-Hop Awards

ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper Lil Wayne easily topped the charts this week with his latest album. Now the self-proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive" has the most nominations for the BET Hip-Hop Awards.

His 18 nominations include MVP of the Year, Best Live Performer and Hustler of the Year.

Lil Wayne's album "Tha Carter IV" debuted Aug. 29 at No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 charts, selling 964,000 for …

Russian leader Medvedev heading to Cuba, Venezuela

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev plans to travel this month to Cuba and Venezuela, which have increasing military and trade ties with Moscow.

The U.S. has objected to Russia's greater links with the two countries that have antagonistic relations with Washington.

Medvedev will visit Cuba on Nov. 27, the Kremlin press service said. He will also visit Brazil during …

Ryan hardly sounds broke

Poor George and Laura! As Michael Sneed reports [column, April18], the Ryans are facing destitution. They are broke but living in arented apartment downtown. They are broke but fly back and forth fromKankakee, a 90-minute drive. They are broke despite getting millionsof dollars of free legal defense.

The …

Blount cheques out Log a Load

Blount Inc. president Dennis Eagan was on hand at DEMO 2004 to present Log a Load for Kids Canada with a $2,000 donation. "We are proud to be part of the forest industry and the family of loggers who have banded together through Log a Load to raise money to help critically ill and injured children," Eagan …