Archive for August 28th, 2008
Disposable diaper saves toddler’s life
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — A disposable diaper has saved the life of an 18-month-old boy, breaking his fall from a third-floor apartment window, officials said Thursday.
Caua Felipe Massaneiro survived a 30-foot (10-meter) fall because his diaper snagged on a security spike embedded in the concrete wall […]
Italy museum defies pope anger over crucified frog
ROME (AP) — An art museum in northern Italy said Thursday it will continue displaying a sculpture portraying a green frog nailed to a cross that has angered Pope Benedict XVI and local officials.
The board of the foundation of the Museion in the city of Bolzano voted […]
Mexican Supreme Court upholds legal abortion
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court has upheld legal abortion in the capital.
Mexico City is one of only a handful of places in Latin America that allow abortion without limitations in the first trimester.
Thursday’s 8-3 vote supporting the Mexico City law opens the […]
Death for man who kidnapped, murdered Idaho boy
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In the end, killer pedophile Joseph Edward Duncan III couldn’t — or wouldn’t — offer a reason why he should live.
A jury didn’t find one either, deliberating just three hours Wednesday before recommending a death sentence in the 2005 kidnapping, torture and murder […]
Perfect irony: Indians beat Tigers for 10th straight win, just months after losing 10 in a row
DETROIT — It’s been a back-and-forth season for the Cleveland Indians. Kelly Shoppach homered and drove in three runs and Shin-Soo Choo also went deep to lift the Cleveland Indians to their 10th straight win, 9-7 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. The Indians also lost 10 in a row […]
The play’s not the thing: Health is biggest concern for Browns as preseason wraps up tonight
A win would be nice, and a solid performance even better. A good medical report is crucial. The Browns (0-3) close the preseason tonight with a visit from the Bears (0-3). A victory would spare the Browns their first winless preseason since 1972. It might also allow fans to […]