News 2008-05-15 Andanh.com

Pickup Crushed When Fuel Truck Overturns Wed, 14 May 2008 18:41:18 EDT
The driver of a pickup truck was injured Wednesday when a heating oil truck overturned onto the pickup in Harwich.

State: Prescription Drug Abuse Health Threat Wed, 14 May 2008 21:25:26 EDT
The state calls the practice a public health threat that rivals street drugs like heroin.

At Home Test Claims To Reveal Risk Of Alzheimer's Wed, 14 May 2008 17:59:29 EDT
More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimers disease, a degenerative brain disease. Mae Berry was one of them.

Consumers Prepare For Switch To Digital TV Wed, 14 May 2008 17:51:42 EDT
The conversion to digital doesn't take place until next year, but digital converter boxes are already a hot item.

OSHA Cites Mass. Power Plant Wed, 14 May 2008 20:44:56 EDT
Salem Harbor Power Station cited for safety violations after blast killed 3 in November.

Councilor Wants More Lottery Money For City Wed, 14 May 2008 18:56:23 EDT
There is a new push to let Bay State cities and towns keep the revenue from lottery tickets sold there.

Local Residents Raise Money For Quake Victims Wed, 14 May 2008 17:43:31 EDT
Two days after a powerful earthquake shook Western China, local residents anxious about friends and family overseas are gathering donations to aid the rescue mission.

'The Bachelor' To Hold Casting Call In Boston Wed, 14 May 2008 16:17:05 EDT
The search is on for eligible women who are ready to find true love on the new season of "The Bachelor" on ABC.

Woman Who Admits Killing Men Taped Graphic Sex Talks Wed, 14 May 2008 15:22:38 EDT
A New Hampshire woman who admitted killing two of her boyfriends taped graphic sexual conversations she had with men she met through a telephone dating service.

Senate Releases $28B Version Of State Budget Wed, 14 May 2008 14:49:14 EDT
Senate budget writers have unveiled a $28 billion state spending plan they say covers the rising cost of the state's landmark health care law and funds promised local aid payments to cities and towns.

Edwards Plays Unifier In Endorsing Obama Thu, 15 May 2008 00:56:36 EDT
John Edwards backs Sen. Barack Obama in what one person close to the former senator described as a move to unite the Democratic Party.

George W. Bush: Internet Pioneer? Wed, 14 May 2008 20:13:18 EDT
President George W. Bush makes for being the unlikely first president to give an online only interview to the political newspaper Politico and Yahoo News.

Dick's Latest Forecast Wed, 14 May 2008 17:26:01 EDT
A change is coming.

Youngest Supernova Happened 140 Years Ago Wed, 14 May 2008 23:08:19 EDT
Scientists discover a supernova they've been tracking since 1985 is only 140 years old, making it the youngest one ever spotted.

David Vs. David For 'Idol' Finale Wed, 14 May 2008 23:51:55 EDT
Syesha Mercado is voted off "American Idol," paving the way for the expected showdown between David Archuleta and David Cook.

Ford Recalling More Than 655,000 Trucks Wed, 14 May 2008 17:36:21 EDT
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 655,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks.

Students Set Record With Candy-Cola Geysers Wed, 14 May 2008 22:52:00 EDT
Students at a Kentucky high school set a new world record by simultaneously setting off the largest number of Mentos and diet cola geysers.

Gas-Gouged, More People Hop On Scooters Wed, 14 May 2008 19:34:23 EDT
As gas climbs closer to $4 a gallon, more motorists are trying to save money by getting around on motor scooters and smaller motorcycles.

Polar Bear Listed As Threatened Species Wed, 14 May 2008 16:41:45 EDT
The Interior Department says global warming threatens polar bear habitat in the Arctic's sea ice.

Foreclosure Filings Up 65 Percent In April Wed, 14 May 2008 15:50:36 EDT
Filings for foreclosures rose 65 percent in April, RealtyTrac figures show.

Hunger, Not Exercise, May Extend Life Wed, 14 May 2008 16:21:50 EDT
Scientists try to find out why mice that eat less live longer than those that exercise.

Rare Bottle Of Beer Sells For $707 Wed, 14 May 2008 15:39:25 EDT
A 14-year-old bottle of beer bought in an online auction costs $58 per ounce -- and it all goes to charity.

Gas Giveaway Drawing New Parishoners Wed, 14 May 2008 14:34:07 EDT
The First Baptist Church in Snellville, Ga., is giving away two $500 gasoline cards.

Teen Turns To Horse To Save Gas Money Wed, 14 May 2008 14:52:16 EDT
High school senior Bradley Walker is coping with the high price of gas with some horsepower.

Honda Robot Conducts Detroit Symphony Wed, 14 May 2008 15:36:00 EDT
A very different kind of conductor has taken the podium at the Detroit Symphony: A shiny, white robot.

Man Says Pilot Made Him Sit On Toilet Tue, 13 May 2008 11:12:57 EDT
A New York City man accuses a JetBlue pilot of forcing him to sit on the toilet for more three hours.

Tanker Overturns On Pickup Truck Wed, 14 May 2008 18:39:54 EDT
The driver of a pickup truck was injured Wednesday when a home heating oil truck overturned onto the pickup in Harwich.

Tweak Lottery Formula? Wed, 14 May 2008 18:33:18 EDT
There is a new push to let Bay State cities and towns keep the revenue from lottery tickets sold there.

Digital Converter Boxes On Sale Wed, 14 May 2008 17:48:21 EDT
The conversion to digital doesn't take place until next year, but digital converter boxes are already a hot item.

Donations Collected For Quake Victims Wed, 14 May 2008 17:42:20 EDT
Two days after a powerful earthquake shook Western China, local residents anxious about friends and family overseas are gathering donations to aid the rescue mission.

School Revamps Book Report Policy Wed, 14 May 2008 17:38:30 EDT
Students excited for summer vacation are probably not so eager to get their summer reading lists.

Last Night Of Camelot Wed, 14 May 2008 15:49:56 EDT
A couple recalls John F. Kennedy -- 11 p.m. Tuesday on NewsCenter 5.

Home Court Comes Through For Celtics Again Wed, 14 May 2008 23:01:15 EDT
Kevin Garnett scores 26 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-89 to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals.

Payton, O's Sweep Boston Wed, 14 May 2008 18:56:08 EDT
Jay Payton hit his fourth career grand slam and drove in five runs as Baltimore rallied to top Boston, 6-3, in the finale of a brief two-game set from Camden Yards.

Specter Wants Mitchell-Like Spygate Investigation Wed, 14 May 2008 14:47:24 EDT
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.

Red Sox Put Buchholz On DL Wed, 14 May 2008 15:08:44 EDT
Clay Buchholz was put on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday by the Boston Red Sox because of a broken nail on his right middle finger.

Kraft Pleased With Herald's Apology Wed, 14 May 2008 14:42:53 EDT
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft complimented the Boston Herald on Wednesday for apologizing for a story that said his team videotaped a St. Louis Rams walkthrough before the 2002 Super Bowl.

Big Brown Draws Middle Post For Preakness Wed, 14 May 2008 20:23:44 EDT
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown will start Saturday's Preakness Stakes from the No. 7 post.

No. 1 Justine Henin Retires From Tennis Wed, 14 May 2008 15:46:37 EDT
Top-ranked women's tennis player Justine Henin announces that she is immediately quitting professional tennis.

5th Person Charged In Taylor's Slaying Wed, 14 May 2008 14:46:46 EDT
Miami prosecutors say a fifth person has been charged in the killing of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor.

Ex-NFL Player, 39, Found Dead In Trailer Wed, 14 May 2008 15:14:10 EDT
Former NFL center Curtis Whitley is found dead in his Texas trailer home.

Hank Steinbrenner Tells Yankees To Improve Wed, 14 May 2008 17:12:10 EDT
Hank Steinbrenner says the Yankees have to "play smarter and harder."

Boston Herald Sorry For False Spygate Story Wed, 14 May 2008 14:58:48 EDT
The Boston Herald apologizes for falsely reporting that the New England Patriots videotaped the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough before the 2002 Super Bowl.

Obama, Clinton Agree To Fundraise Together Wed, 14 May 2008 16:43:17 EDT
Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton can agree on one thing -- they want their party to have more money, no matter who the nominee is.

Smart Car Gets Top Crash Scores Wed, 14 May 2008 15:59:09 EDT
The 2008 Smart fortwo micro car, the smallest car for sale in the U.S. market, has earned top scores in crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.

Carrying Weight Of McCartney's Hybrid Costly Wed, 14 May 2008 15:18:35 EDT
Paul McCartney's luxury hybrid must have seemed like a good idea to the environmental advocate.

Inflation Eases Despite Food Price Surge Wed, 14 May 2008 15:39:40 EDT
Inflation pressures ease a bit in April despite the biggest jump in food prices in 18 years.

Cells Becoming No. 1 Phone Choice Wed, 14 May 2008 14:50:42 EDT
Federal figures show that the reliance on cell phones is growing, with more people neglecting hard-wired phones.

MySpace Awarded $230M In 'Spam King' Suit Wed, 14 May 2008 14:42:24 EDT
MySpace wins a $230 million judgment over junk messages sent to its members.

Ex-Justice Takes Alzheimer's Fight Public Wed, 14 May 2008 15:20:00 EDT
Sandra Day O'Connor, whose husband is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, talks to Congress about what it can do to help.

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