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2 men trekking the country run into each other randomly
March 7, 2012 8:16 AM
FRANKLIN, La. (AP) - Two men walking across country from opposite coasts ran into each other in south Louisiana. The Morgan City Daily Review reports that 23-year-old Andrew Forsthoefel of Chadds Ford, Pa., and 36-year-old George Throop of Vancouver, Wash., met Sunday in Franklin and continued their walks Monday. Forsthoeful... more » -
G-7 to discuss central bank action
August 6, 2011 8:42 AM
BRUSSELS (AP) - A person familiar with the matter says financial officials from the Group of Seven industrialized nations will discuss how to coordinate action between their countries' central banks following several days of market panic and a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. The person spoke Saturday on condition... more » -
Cyclists visit 62 cities nationwide for MS
July 6, 2010 7:00 PM
Not many people can say they've biked across the country, but a group of 25-cyclists is attempting to do just that! Inspired by his mom, Donald Fraser has put together a band of bikers, "Bike The US for MS." This group of 25-cyclists is out to raise money and awareness... more » -
Free country concert this Friday at Fort Carson
June 7, 2010 4:21 PM
A free country concert is making a surprise stop at Fort Carson this week. It is part of a nationwide tour called the "Country Throwdown" . Stops were planned in Denver and Salt Lake City, and organizers decided that it would be a good idea to stop by Fort... more » -
Miley's 'Last Song': Cyrus setting music aside
March 29, 2010 12:29 PM
Singing was the last thing on Miley Cyrus' mind in "The Last Song." Other than a brief sing-along to a tune on a car radio, her character doesn't do any crooning, something Cyrus deliberately avoided with her first lead in a live-action film that doesn't feature musical alter-ego Hannah... more » -
Haiti charges U.S. church members with kidnapping
February 4, 2010 3:40 PM
A group of U.S. missionaries in Haiti was charged Thursday with child kidnapping and criminal association for allegedly trying to take children illegally out of the earthquake-hit country. After announcing the charges, Haitian Deputy Prosecutor Jean Ferge Joseph told the 10 Americans their case was being sent to an... more » -
Leann Rimes in Colorado Springs Friday night
January 22, 2010 2:02 PM
Country singer LeAnn Rimes will perform at the US Air Force Academy Friday evening. Her performance at Arnold Hall will get underway at 7:30 pm. Tickets are still available. Expect to hear the singer belt out her hits “Can't Fight the Moonlight,” “How Do I Live,” “I Need You,”... more » -
Frigid start to 2010 for much of the country
January 4, 2010 8:21 AM
A deep chill is setting in over a large part of the nation, and it's expected to stick around all week. Florida is warning residents, visitors and growers that temperatures will be near or below freezing in the Sunshine State. Forecasters say temperatures could dip into the low 20s in... more » -
Carrie Underwood engaged to NHL player Mike Fisher
December 22, 2009 7:17 AM
Carrie Underwood is engaged to Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher. Her publicist, Jessie Schmidt, confirmed the engagement Monday and says "the couple couldn't be happier." No wedding date has been set for the couple. They have been dating for about a year. Fisher recorded his 300th career point for... more » -
LeAnn Rimes' husband files for divorce
December 19, 2009 10:40 AM
Court records show LeAnn Rimes' husband Deane Sheremet has officially filed for divorce. The couple announced a divorce was in the works in September, but no paperwork had been filed. Court records show Sheremet filed in Los Angeles on Thursday. The couple were married in February 2002 and have no... more » -
Garth Brooks coming out of retirement
October 15, 2009 11:09 AM
Country superstar Garth Brooks announced Thursday that he's coming out of retirement with a show in Las Vegas. Brooks, 47, said at a news conference in Nashville that he will end his retirement with an extended engagement at the Wynn Resort. The move has been rumored in the... more » -
Obama meets with Afghanistan commander
October 2, 2009 11:11 AM
President Barack Obama summoned his top commander in Afghanistan to a 25-minute meeting aboard Air Force One before returning to Washington. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs that Obama invited Gen. Stanley McChrystal to meet him Friday in the Dutch capital, where he was pitching the International Olympic Committee's on the... more »
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