FARGO, N.D. – A flight attendant angry about his work route set a fire in an airplane bathroom, forcing an emergency landing, authorities said. The Compass Airlines flight carrying 72 passengers and four crew members landed safely in Fargo on May 7 after smoke filled the back. No injuries were …
Read More »'Special Report' Panel on Indiana and No. Carolina Primaries; State of the U.S. Economy
This is a rush transcript of “Special Report With Brit Hume” from May 2, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) SEN. HILLARY CLINTON, (D) NEW YORK: This primary election on Tuesday is a game changer. This is going to …
Read More »Report: Clinton Camp Moving to Seat All Florida, Michigan Delegates
This is a rush transcript from “America’s Election HQ,” May 5, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. MEGYN KELLY, CO-HOST: New tonight, is Hillary Clinton about to fracture the Democratic Party? A new report says the Clinton campaign is secretly preparing a …
Read More »Singer Amy Winehouse Takes the Stage at Nelson Mandela's Birthday Show
Looking tan and radiant, Amy Winehouse on Friday sang at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday concert in London in spite of health problems that have plagued her. Winehouse, 24, has undergone numerous medical tests and spent time in the hospital in recent weeks after fainting at her home in London earlier …
Read More »Sante Fe, New Mexico, OKs Wireless Despite Complaints From the 'Electrically Sensitive'
SANTA FE – The City Council voted Wednesday to proceed with a plan for wireless Internet service in libraries and other city buildings, over the objections of those who say they are electrically sensitive. “My first reaction is, it’s a disaster. My second reaction is, they’re inviting a lawsuit,” said …
Read More »Southern China Flooding Kills 57, Forces 1.3 Million to Flee
GUANGZHOU, China – Massive flooding across a broad stretch of southern China killed almost 60 people and forced 1.3 million others from their homes, state media reported Monday. People were forced to flee their homes across nine provinces, including Sichuan, still reeling from last month’s earthquake that killed nearly 70,000 …
Read More »Rescuers Work to Save Dolphins Stranded in English River
LONDON – Rescue crews worked Monday to save dolphins that became stranded in a river in southwest England. Rescuers believe a pod of about 15 dolphins swam up the Percuil River in Cornwall and were beached, and that other dolphins responded to their distress cries. The Coastguard said the arrival …
Read More »Hollywood Stars Raise Funds for Homeless Initiative
LOS ANGELES – Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and several of their famous colleagues — including newlyweds Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller — spread their wings Saturday night at the exclusive Butterfly Ball fundraiser benefiting Chrysalis, a Los Angeles-based organization that helps homeless men and women find jobs and homes. “We …
Read More »Transit Enthusiast Branded 'Terrorist,' 'Pedophile' May Give Up Hobby
A British bus enthusiast says it is no longer safe to practice his hobby of 40 years after being branded a terrorist and a pedophile. Rob McCaffery, 50, is proud of his 30,000 photos of trams and coaches, but after being interrogated twice in 12 months he fears the time …
Read More »General Electric Continues to Stall Cleaning Up Hudson River Pollution
This is a rush transcript from “The O’Reilly Factor,” June 25, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. Watch “The O’Reilly Factor” weeknights at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and listen to the “Radio Factor!” BILL O’REILLY, HOST: In the “Factor Follow-up” …
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