Dubai's prince buys $2.7 million camel
MADINAT ZAYED, United Arab Emirates - Dubai's crown prince paid $2.7 million for a camel during a desert festival celebrating Bedouin traditions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, state-run media said Tuesday.
Police Find Huge Marijuana Plants In Burning Weber County Home
PLEASANT VIEW - The resident of a Weber County house was jailed recently on drug charges after firefighters responding to a fire there discovered $78,000 in marijuana plants in his basement.
Woman stops alleged burglar with scraper
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Cedar Rapids police say a woman chased down a burglar, bagged him with an ice scraper and then made him pick up the stolen loot he dropped when he fled.
State Bill Proposes Ban On Metallic Balloons
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ― California would become the first state to ban helium-filled metallic balloons under a bill unanimously advanced Tuesday by a legislative committee.
Bob Dylan wins a Pulitzer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Pulitzer Prize for drama was awarded Monday to Tracy Letts for his brutal and dark comedy, "August: Osage County." Bob Dylan won a special music citation.
Gas prices hit another record
(CNN) -- The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline rose to a record high of $3.33, up one and five-tenths of a cent from the previous day's record-setting price of $3.32, AAA reported Monday.
(1) Kansas vs. (1) Memphis
SAN ANTONIO (AP)—By nature, coaching is a business of copycats.
That puts John Calipari on the verge of becoming one of the most mimicked men in his profession.
Starbucks launching everyday coffee with free samples
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — In a bid to reinvigorate lackluster U.S. traffic, Starbucks (SBUX) on Tuesday will introduce an everyday brew called Pike Place Roast and for 30 minutes will hand out free 8-ounce samples.
Commissioner warns of homosexual "social and sexual agenda"
Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair is warning parents about the "Day of Silence."
Man warns City Council of possible zombie attack
Georgia transplant Wesley Wyndham-Price calmly stood before the City Council, cautioning members about downtown's derelict emergency-preparedness plan. City elders are "insouciantly" unaware of risks to City Creek Center, he warned.
Killer who escaped in a trash can recaptured
GIRARD, Pa. - A killer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison in a trash can was captured in California after boasting of an appearance on Fox's "America's Most Wanted," state police said Sunday.
No j-oak: Tree goes emo
A MAN from Nashua, New Hampshire, was cutting down an oak tree when he discovered what appeared to be a frowning face in the wood.
Vodka Maker Apologizes for Ad Depicting Southwest as Part of Mexico
MEXICO CITY — The Absolut vodka company apologized Saturday for an ad campaign depicting the southwestern U.S. as part of Mexico amid angry calls for a boycott by U.S. consumers.
Father and daughter have daughter after other child died
A FATHER and daughter who have revealed they are couple and have a child together had another baby who died a few days after birth from a congenital heart disease, court documents show.
Artist wants 200,000 butts for sculpture
ARTIST Adrian Avenell needs 200,000 two-tone cigarette butts to make a sculpture and he wants smokers to help him.
Woman Who Crashed Golf Cart While Drunk Sentenced
MURRIETA, Calif. -- A woman who was drunk when the golf cart she was driving with six children aboard tipped over, injuring five of the children, was sentenced Friday to six months in jail -- to be served on weekend work release -- and three years probation.
Gas prices rise to another record as refiners cut production to boost margins
NEW YORK - Retail gas prices in the United States surged to a new record above US$3.30 a gallon Friday and appear poised to rise further in coming weeks as gasoline supplies tighten.
SWAT Officers Bring Children On Raid
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Two SWAT officers are being counseled after bringing their young children along with them on a drug raid.
North Dakota Shuts Ballpark Over Studies Linking Mineral in Gravel to Cancer
KILLDEER, N.D. — The sounds of children playing baseball has been silenced at one ball field in this western North Dakota city. Officials fear the ground itself is simply too unsafe.
Police swarm day care over blanket dispute
LITTLETON - Six police cruisers responded to an emergency alarm at Willows Child Learning Center only to find a teacher and a parent fighting over a child's favorite "BaBa."
Standoff emerges at Texas polygamist compound
ELDORADO, Texas (AP) — Sect leaders at a polygamist compound in West Texas refused Saturday to let authorities search a temple for a teenage girl whose report of abuse led to the raid, and authorities said they were preparing "for the worst."
Police: Waterloo man locked in car he tried to steal
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) A Waterloo man has been charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into a truck and getting locked inside.
Economy in the dumps? Not for GameStop
(GameTap.com) -- The uncertainty that confronts consumers and investors in the U.S. is staggering. There's the price of gasoline, which creeps higher almost daily; a housing market that month after month gets gloomier and gloomier; and the conflict in Iraq that has cost the U.S. an estimated $3 trillion.
Delaware wins high court fight over NJ
WASHINGTON - Delaware won a Supreme Court fight with New Jersey on Monday, likely killing a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal on the Delaware River.
Study: Coffee May Reduce Risk of Dementia
Drinking that daily cup of coffee has a new benefit besides jolting you awake in the morning – it could also reduce your risk of dementia; it is being reported by BBC News.
Police Hire Paranormal Investigators After Unexplained Events
HOMESTEAD, Pa. -- Officials with the Homestead Police Department have hired paranormal investigators after several unexplained events in the station, including a typewriter that types by itself, blasts of cold air and slamming doors.
2 Jumper Deaths In 1 Hour On Tappan Zee
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (CBS/AP) ― Two men jumped to their deaths from a bridge within an hour Thursday in what police said were unrelated and unprecedented suicides.
Fannie Mae Requires Minimum Credit Score for Loans
Fannie Mae has told lenders that it will require a minimum credit score for the loans it buys, tightening mortgage standards to protect itself from record foreclosures sweeping the country.
Church Explodes In Downtown Oconomowoc
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. -- Only the bell tower is still standing following a church explosion in downtown Oconomowoc Wednesday afternoon.
