Angry crows take dive at police officers Associated Press EVERETT, Wash. — Police in Everett, Wash., have found themselves in a flap with some unusual suspects: an angry flock of birds. Crows have been attacking officers in the park...
Sumter man king of summertime SUMTER, S.C. — Herbert Wells is the king of summertime. The 40-year-old Sumter native can be seen throughout Sumter County in his truck, parts of which are covered with sun-faded stickers displa...
Mini home reminds woman of humble start GREENSBORO, N.C. — The house that Maude Alston built has a porch just like the one on the show, “The Waltons.” Inside, the canned goods, toilet tissue, silverware and dishes — like the house — a...
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Center provides recycled equipment to disabled MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Karen Wilson, 53, remembers when she received a 4-foot walking cane from the hospital after brain surgery. It was too heavy for her, and she had trouble keeping her balance. ...
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Craftsman’s work outlives his customers RED LICK — You might say Lee Roberson has a down-to-earth pastime. He makes handmade coffins. When he isn’t busy bricklaying, Roberson fashions coffins from wood he cuts from his southern Madiso...
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Births Price — Keaton Paul Price, son of Kent and Catherine (Ray) Price of Mayfield, April 30, Western Baptist Hospital. Grandparents were Jerry and Frances Ray of Mayfield, Don and Dorothy Price of Lowes...
Haitian teen returning home after heart surgery BY CHRIS KENNING Associated Press LOUISVILLE — Fifteen-year-old Stephanie Privert arrived in Louisville from quake-stricken Haiti in a wheelchair — gaunt, penniless and weak from a failing he...
Balloon boy parents say they’ll sell balloon Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The former Colorado couple that told authorities their son floated away in a helium balloon have made a video saying they’ll auction off the inflatable to ...
Elephant researcher works with Birmingham Zoo By William Thornton Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Take it from an expert -- an elephant never forgets. Bob Dale is such an expert. A professor of psychology at Indiana’s Butler Unive...
70-year-old woman stays fit, adventurous BY JOHN McCANN Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. — Come meet a lady who will take away all of your excuses. Every last one of them. Like fine wine Jan Croft gets better with age. She’s doing t...
