An underemployed Spanish matador is breaking tradition and carrying advertising on his capes in the bullring — promoting a soft drink aimed at gays. While fighting bulls, matador Joselito Ortega will use capes embroidered with the words “Gay Up,” the name of the energy drink
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ACORN sues filmmakers
ACORN filed suit Wednesday in Baltimore, Maryland, against two filmmakers who secretly recorded videos embarrassing to the agency, claiming the pair violated state law by recording their conversations without permission of the employees involved.
Washington state killer captured after field-trip escape
A legally insane killer who escaped in Washington state during a field trip was recaptured Sunday, the Yakima County Sheriff’s Department told CNN. Phillip Paul’s capture came three days after he escaped in Spokane County, Washington
Muslims around the world end fast, usher in Eid
Muslims around the world woke up Sunday and welcomed the end of a long month of fasting with hearty greetings of “Eid Mubarak,” or happy festivities. The faithful were ushering in Eid al-Fitr — three days of celebrations that Muslims mark with joyous community prayers, acts of charity, visits from far-flung relatives, gift-giving and elaborate feasts.
Escaped killer still at large in Washington state
A legally insane killer was on the loose in the state of Washington on Saturday, two days after he escaped during a field trip to a county fair, authorities said.
Huge water main bursts, floods neighborhoods in Maryland city
A huge water main burst under a road in the suburban Baltimore community of Dundalk, Maryland, Friday, sending muddy water erupting over neighborhood streets and down highway ramps, officials said. The 72-inch main was shut about two hours after it ruptured, Baltimore County Chief Executive Jim Smith told CNN
ACORN announces new training, review after ‘prostitution’ videos
The community organizing group ACORN on Wednesday announced a hiring freeze, new training programs and an independent review of its programs after the recent release of a series of videotapes embarrassing to the agency.
Police: Body found could be missing Yale student
Investigators found the remains of a woman they assume is missing Yale graduate student Annie Le, a senior police official said Sunday. The remains were found inside a wall at 10 Amistad Street, said Peter Reichard, New Haven, Connecticut, assistant police chief
Israel pilot, son of space shuttle Columbia crewman, dies in crash
An Israel air force pilot, the son of an astronaut who died aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 2003, was killed Sunday in an F-16 fighter jet crash, Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. Lt
Steve Jobs returns, introduces new iPods
The rumored Beatles songs were a no-show, but Steve Jobs — Apple’s own rock star — is back.