A woman involved in a lovers' feud who set a fire in 2008 that permanently injured her target's two young daughters was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday by a federal judge.
Arsonist who scarred two children gets 25 years
September 3rd, 2010
'They didn't deserve this,' says judge, who met with girls this week
A woman involved in a lovers' feud who set a fire in 2008 that permanently injured her target's two young daughters was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday by a federal judge.
A woman involved in a lovers' feud who set a fire in 2008 that permanently injured her target's two young daughters was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday by a federal judge.
Crews remove wreckage of small plane that crashed into shallow lagoon off San Francisco Bay
September 3rd, 2010The wreckage of small plane that crashed in a lagoon off San Francisco Bay and killed the three people on board was recovered Friday. The founder of a local steel company was believed to be amon...
Mexican police arrest 6 suspected of torching bar in Cancun, killing 8
September 3rd, 2010Mexican police have arrested six suspects in a bar fire that killed eight in the resort city of Cancun.
9 people killed after skydiving aircraft crashes on New Zealand’s South Island
September 3rd, 2010Nine people have died after a light aircraft belonging to a skydiving company crashed Saturday on New Zealand's South Island, police said.
Earl fizzles to tropical storm just before hitting Maritimes
September 3rd, 2010
Hurricane Earl was downgraded to a tropical storm Friday night just as it was bearing down on Canada’s East Coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Centre announced.
New documents paint chilling portrait of accused Thanksgiving killer
September 3rd, 2010
When he pulled the trigger on his final victim, a sleeping girl, Paul Michael Merhige did so with the most awesome cruelty, a witness said.
South Korean news agency says foreign minister offers to resign over nepotism scandal
September 3rd, 2010A news report says South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign over his ministry's controversial hiring of his daughter.
Student dress code crackdown
September 3rd, 2010
Downers Grove South showdown over clothing raises recurring issues
Spirit Day arrived Friday at Downers Grove South High School with less of a cheer and more of a thud. In fact, it almost became protest day.
Spirit Day arrived Friday at Downers Grove South High School with less of a cheer and more of a thud. In fact, it almost became protest day.
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has Tommy John surgery
September 3rd, 2010
Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the ...
B.C. sues companies, feds over horrific balloon crash
September 3rd, 2010
British Columbia is suing several third parties in an effort to recoup health-care costs relating to a fiery hot-air balloon crash in August 2007 that killed two people and injured several others.
Section of Seacrest Boulevard closed during porch fire
September 3rd, 2010
Authorities shut down a section of North Seacrest Boulevard while putting out a house fire on Friday.
Weakening Earl now a tropical storm
September 3rd, 2010
Hurricane Earl continued to take aim on southeastern New England on Friday evening, but the storm was "losing its punch," according to the National ...
UConn Gets Ready For A House Call
September 3rd, 2010
Huskies face Wolverines for the first time
The UConn football team didn't appear awestruck filing out of Michigan Stadium following a quick walk-through at the Big House late Friday afternoon. UConn opens its season Saturday against the winningest college football program in the country when it faces Michigan for the first time.
The UConn football team didn't appear awestruck filing out of Michigan Stadium following a quick walk-through at the Big House late Friday afternoon. UConn opens its season Saturday against the winningest college football program in the country when it faces Michigan for the first time.
Residents reclaim park with overnight campout
September 3rd, 2010
South Side community honors slain officer, who fought against neighborhood violence
Chicago police Officer Thomas Wortham IV would have liked what took place at Nat King Cole Park in his old South Side neighborhood Friday night.
Chicago police Officer Thomas Wortham IV would have liked what took place at Nat King Cole Park in his old South Side neighborhood Friday night.
Garza wins 14th, Rays beat Orioles 4-1 to keep pace in AL East
September 3rd, 2010
Matt Garza pitched into the sixth inning to earn his 14th win, Carl Crawford had three hits and an RBI, and the Tampa Bay Rays cruised to a 4-1 ...
