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1. Man accused of poisoning wife's Rice Krispies
Los Angeles County jail records show 43-year-old Fernando Porras of Azusa was being held on $1 million bail Saturday on suspicion of the attempted murder of his 51-year-old wife, Fernanda. He apparently tried to posion his wifes cereal.
2.Ind. mother forces son to wear sign reading "I lie, I steal, I sell drugs"
An Indiana mother forced her son to wear a sign around his neck listing his law-breaking behavior and stand on a Ft. Wayne street corner for two hours earlier this week. The sign read: "I lie, I steal, I sell drugs, I don't follow the law."CBS News reports that Dynesha Lax thought the punishment police had given her son when he broke the law recently wasn't strong enough to get him to stop his behavior, so she took matters into her own hands.
3. Jon Huntsman to exit 2012 race
Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman will announce plans to abandon his 2012 GOP presidential primary campaign, sources tell CBS News, after a third place finish in the New Hampshire primary failed to give his struggling campaign a much-needed boost.After formally announcing his withdrawal, Huntsman is expected to throw his endorsement to current front-runner Mitt Romney, thus ending any rumors he may seek an independent bid for the presidency.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Top 3 News Stories 1/12/12
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1. Judge blocks controversial Miss. pardons
A Mississippi judge temporarily blocked the controversial release of 21 inmates pardoned by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour.On Tuesday, in one of his last acts in office, Barbour ordered the release of more than 200 prisoners in all, including some convicted killers.
2. U.S. Marines to probe alleged urination video
The U.S. Marine Corps has vowed a full investigation into video posted online which purportedly shows Marines urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban militants in Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says if it turns out to be authentic, those involved could face court martial proceedings for violating U.S. military rules which specifically forbid "photographing or filming, human casualties" regardless of whether the Americans were actually urinating.
3.Beyonce baby complaints at NYC hospital dismissed
Health officials in New York have reviewed and dismissed complaitns that patients in a hospital neonatal unit were mistreated while Beyonce was there giving birth to her and Jay-Z's daughter. Beyonce gave birth to the couple's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, on Saturday.Media reports said the couple paid $1 million to take over a floor and their security guard blocked parents from the neonatal unit for hours. The hospital denied the reports, saying the couple paid the standard rate for an executive suite without disclosing what that is.
1. Judge blocks controversial Miss. pardons
A Mississippi judge temporarily blocked the controversial release of 21 inmates pardoned by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour.On Tuesday, in one of his last acts in office, Barbour ordered the release of more than 200 prisoners in all, including some convicted killers.
2. U.S. Marines to probe alleged urination video
The U.S. Marine Corps has vowed a full investigation into video posted online which purportedly shows Marines urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban militants in Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says if it turns out to be authentic, those involved could face court martial proceedings for violating U.S. military rules which specifically forbid "photographing or filming, human casualties" regardless of whether the Americans were actually urinating.
3.Beyonce baby complaints at NYC hospital dismissed
Health officials in New York have reviewed and dismissed complaitns that patients in a hospital neonatal unit were mistreated while Beyonce was there giving birth to her and Jay-Z's daughter. Beyonce gave birth to the couple's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, on Saturday.Media reports said the couple paid $1 million to take over a floor and their security guard blocked parents from the neonatal unit for hours. The hospital denied the reports, saying the couple paid the standard rate for an executive suite without disclosing what that is.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Top 3 New Stories 1/11/12
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1. Michelle Obama: No tension with husband's aides
Michelle Obama said depictions of friction in a new book, "The Obamas," between her and former top aides to her husband, President Obama, aren't true.In a wide-ranging interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, the first lady also said that some have tried to portray her as an "angry black woman" since Mr. Obama first announced he was seeking the presidency.
2. Romney takes New Hampshire primary; Paul comes in second
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, overcoming harsh attacks from his rivals to complete an unprecedented sweep of the first two states on the GOP nominating calendar.Second place went to Texas Rep. Ron Paul. Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who essentially staked his entire campaign on a strong showing in the Granite State, came in third.
3. Dog who fled fatal crash rescued by kayaker
A man kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico rescued an injured dog that was swimming offshore after fleeing when his owner was struck and killed by a car.The bizarre and sad tale unfolded Saturday on Siesta Key, about 40 miles south of St. Petersburg, Florida.State troopers say 53-year-old Donna Chen was jogging with her dog Barney, a Vizsla, on a sidewalk when they were struck by a car driven by 22-year-old Blake Talman. Officers said Talman had been drinking.
1. Michelle Obama: No tension with husband's aides
Michelle Obama said depictions of friction in a new book, "The Obamas," between her and former top aides to her husband, President Obama, aren't true.In a wide-ranging interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, the first lady also said that some have tried to portray her as an "angry black woman" since Mr. Obama first announced he was seeking the presidency.
2. Romney takes New Hampshire primary; Paul comes in second
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, overcoming harsh attacks from his rivals to complete an unprecedented sweep of the first two states on the GOP nominating calendar.Second place went to Texas Rep. Ron Paul. Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who essentially staked his entire campaign on a strong showing in the Granite State, came in third.
3. Dog who fled fatal crash rescued by kayaker
A man kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico rescued an injured dog that was swimming offshore after fleeing when his owner was struck and killed by a car.The bizarre and sad tale unfolded Saturday on Siesta Key, about 40 miles south of St. Petersburg, Florida.State troopers say 53-year-old Donna Chen was jogging with her dog Barney, a Vizsla, on a sidewalk when they were struck by a car driven by 22-year-old Blake Talman. Officers said Talman had been drinking.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Top 3 News Stories 1/10/12
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1. Body Found in River Near Where Packers Coach's Son Went Missing
Authorities recovered a body from the icy waters of a Wisconsin river Monday, less than a day after the son of Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin was reported missing nearby. Oshkosh police said they would not immediately release the identity of the body, but several reports suggested that Packers players and staff had been notified the body was indeed 21-year-old Michael T. Philbin.
2. Man Dying of Cancer Gets His Last Wish: A Hospital Wedding
Days before losing his battle with cancer, Mick Richardson made a life-affirming decision to marry his partner Mandy in a U.K. hospital.With just 24 hours' notice, the hospital staff swung into action, arranging flowers and champagne.
3. In Romney Stronghold, Rivals Woo Granite State Voters Headed to Polls
Mitt Romney has a small lead in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation Republican primary after two tiny towns cast their ballots shortly after midnight Tuesday. But the early morning votes are merely a foreshadow to a busy day in the Granite State as the GOP presidential candidates flit around the state to make their final case to voters.
1. Body Found in River Near Where Packers Coach's Son Went Missing
Authorities recovered a body from the icy waters of a Wisconsin river Monday, less than a day after the son of Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin was reported missing nearby. Oshkosh police said they would not immediately release the identity of the body, but several reports suggested that Packers players and staff had been notified the body was indeed 21-year-old Michael T. Philbin.
2. Man Dying of Cancer Gets His Last Wish: A Hospital Wedding
Days before losing his battle with cancer, Mick Richardson made a life-affirming decision to marry his partner Mandy in a U.K. hospital.With just 24 hours' notice, the hospital staff swung into action, arranging flowers and champagne.
3. In Romney Stronghold, Rivals Woo Granite State Voters Headed to Polls
Mitt Romney has a small lead in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation Republican primary after two tiny towns cast their ballots shortly after midnight Tuesday. But the early morning votes are merely a foreshadow to a busy day in the Granite State as the GOP presidential candidates flit around the state to make their final case to voters.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Positive Stereotypes
This is a stereotype toward men, because men are thought of as the worker of the household.Working is a good thing, it can make you very successful.
This is a sterotype toward women, because they are always thought of as only being a mother in life. but being a mother is a great thing.
Negative Stereotype
This is a stereotype toward women because, women are looked at as suppose to wait hand and foot on men. Women shouldn't be thought of like that.
This is astereotype toward men, because men are always thought of as big beer drinkers.
Top 3 News Stories 1/9/12
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1. Report: Iran Sentences U.S. Man to Death in CIA Spy Case
An Iranian court has convicted an American man of working for the CIA and sentenced him to death, state radio reported Monday, in a case adding to the accelerating tension between the United States and Iran.
Iran charges that as a former U.S. Marine, Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, received special training and served at U.S. military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan before heading to Iran for his alleged intelligence mission. The radio report did not say when the verdict was issued.
2. Police Say Ex-Husband is Person of Interest in Bombing that Injured Couple
A bomb that seriously injured a Colorado couple was left beside their car in a paper bag with their names written on it, and the woman's ex-husband is a person of interest in the case, police said Sunday.
Allyson Stone, 44, and her current husband, 59-year-old Christopher Stone, were hospitalized with burns after the explosion Saturday in Lafayette.
3. Enjoying Big Lead, Romney Withstands Collective GOP Assault in New Hampshire
Seeing their last chance to take out the front-runner before the critical Republican presidential primary vote in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Mitt Romney's rivals are pulling out all the stops, targeting Romney's record as a venture capitalist to say he's out of touch with Americans.
1. Report: Iran Sentences U.S. Man to Death in CIA Spy Case
An Iranian court has convicted an American man of working for the CIA and sentenced him to death, state radio reported Monday, in a case adding to the accelerating tension between the United States and Iran.
Iran charges that as a former U.S. Marine, Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, received special training and served at U.S. military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan before heading to Iran for his alleged intelligence mission. The radio report did not say when the verdict was issued.
2. Police Say Ex-Husband is Person of Interest in Bombing that Injured Couple
A bomb that seriously injured a Colorado couple was left beside their car in a paper bag with their names written on it, and the woman's ex-husband is a person of interest in the case, police said Sunday.
Allyson Stone, 44, and her current husband, 59-year-old Christopher Stone, were hospitalized with burns after the explosion Saturday in Lafayette.
3. Enjoying Big Lead, Romney Withstands Collective GOP Assault in New Hampshire
Seeing their last chance to take out the front-runner before the critical Republican presidential primary vote in New Hampshire on Tuesday, Mitt Romney's rivals are pulling out all the stops, targeting Romney's record as a venture capitalist to say he's out of touch with Americans.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Top 3 News Stories 1/6/11
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1. Jobless Rate Falls to 8.5 Percent, Lowest in Nearly Three Years
The nation's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly three years at the end of 2011, as a burst of private-sector hiring helped sustain what has been a positive trend lately in the job market.The rate, which dipped to 8.5 percent in December, has dropped for four straight months.
2. Police Warn Southern California Homeless About Serial Killer
Homeless people in southern California were put on alert by police and advocates concerned that they're the target of a serial killer who has already slain three men.The Orange County Rescue Mission handed out flashlights and whistles in an effort to help homeless people protect themselves after three men were stabbed to death in north Orange County.
3. Pope Benedict XVI Names 22 New Cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals, announcing on Friday he will elevate them in a formal ceremony Feb. 18.They include prelates from New York, Hong Kong, Berlin, Prague, Toronto and Florence, Italy, and some key Vatican offices.Of the 22, 18 are under 80, raising to 125 the numbers of cardinals eligible to vote in a papal conclave
1. Jobless Rate Falls to 8.5 Percent, Lowest in Nearly Three Years
The nation's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly three years at the end of 2011, as a burst of private-sector hiring helped sustain what has been a positive trend lately in the job market.The rate, which dipped to 8.5 percent in December, has dropped for four straight months.
2. Police Warn Southern California Homeless About Serial Killer
Homeless people in southern California were put on alert by police and advocates concerned that they're the target of a serial killer who has already slain three men.The Orange County Rescue Mission handed out flashlights and whistles in an effort to help homeless people protect themselves after three men were stabbed to death in north Orange County.
3. Pope Benedict XVI Names 22 New Cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals, announcing on Friday he will elevate them in a formal ceremony Feb. 18.They include prelates from New York, Hong Kong, Berlin, Prague, Toronto and Florence, Italy, and some key Vatican offices.Of the 22, 18 are under 80, raising to 125 the numbers of cardinals eligible to vote in a papal conclave
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Top 3 News Stories 1/5/12
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1. GOP Candidates on Cash Hunt as Romney Towers in Fundraising
As they try to derail Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, his challengers face an urgent task: raising enough cash to compete. Romney's campaign has spent more than $17 million since January, while Gingrich and Santorum have each spent less than one-sixth of that.
2. Obama Announces Cuts to Military Spending
President Obama is putting his personal stamp on a Pentagon strategy to cut billions of dollars in defense that he says will "turn the page on a decade of war," but which critics say will gut the U.S. ability to defend itself. The new policy emphasizes counter-terrorism, maintaining a nuclear deterrent, protecting the U.S. homeland and deterring and defeating aggression by any potential adversary.
3. Teen Mom Shoots, Kills Intruder With 911 Dispatcher on the Phone
Authorities don't plan to file charges against an Oklahoma woman who fatally shot a New Year's Eve intruder at her house while she had a 911 dispatcher on the phone, but the intruder's alleged accomplice has been charged in the death. Oklahoma law allows the use of deadly force against intruders, and prosecutors said McKinley clearly acted in self-defense. According to court documents, Martin was holding a knife when he died.
1. GOP Candidates on Cash Hunt as Romney Towers in Fundraising
As they try to derail Mitt Romney's presidential campaign, his challengers face an urgent task: raising enough cash to compete. Romney's campaign has spent more than $17 million since January, while Gingrich and Santorum have each spent less than one-sixth of that.
2. Obama Announces Cuts to Military Spending
President Obama is putting his personal stamp on a Pentagon strategy to cut billions of dollars in defense that he says will "turn the page on a decade of war," but which critics say will gut the U.S. ability to defend itself. The new policy emphasizes counter-terrorism, maintaining a nuclear deterrent, protecting the U.S. homeland and deterring and defeating aggression by any potential adversary.
3. Teen Mom Shoots, Kills Intruder With 911 Dispatcher on the Phone
Authorities don't plan to file charges against an Oklahoma woman who fatally shot a New Year's Eve intruder at her house while she had a 911 dispatcher on the phone, but the intruder's alleged accomplice has been charged in the death. Oklahoma law allows the use of deadly force against intruders, and prosecutors said McKinley clearly acted in self-defense. According to court documents, Martin was holding a knife when he died.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Top 3 News Stories 1/4/12
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1. Romney Edges Out Santorum to Win Iowa Caucuses
The Republican presidential candidates propelled out of the Iowa caucuses Wednesday with the race looking dramatically different than it did just one week ago.Mitt Romney won the night, but only by one of the slimmest margins in Iowa election history.
2. 'Lost World' of Sea Creatures Discovered Near Antarctica
A "lost world" of sea creatures was discovered near Antarctica, British scientists announced Wednesday.
Scientists doing their first exploring of deep-sea vents in the Antarctic said it was unlike anything found around other hydrothermal vents a world populated by new species of anemones, predatory sea stars, and piles of hairy-chested yeti crabs.It was "almost like a sight from another planet," said expedition leader Alex Rogers, a professor of zoology at Oxford University.
3. Michigan Beats Virginia Tech in Sugar Bowl, 23-20
Brendan Gibbons drilled a 37-yard field goal down the middle in overtime, lifting No. 13 Michigan to a 23-20 victory over 17th-ranked Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome on Tuesday night.
1. Romney Edges Out Santorum to Win Iowa Caucuses
The Republican presidential candidates propelled out of the Iowa caucuses Wednesday with the race looking dramatically different than it did just one week ago.Mitt Romney won the night, but only by one of the slimmest margins in Iowa election history.
2. 'Lost World' of Sea Creatures Discovered Near Antarctica
A "lost world" of sea creatures was discovered near Antarctica, British scientists announced Wednesday.
Scientists doing their first exploring of deep-sea vents in the Antarctic said it was unlike anything found around other hydrothermal vents a world populated by new species of anemones, predatory sea stars, and piles of hairy-chested yeti crabs.It was "almost like a sight from another planet," said expedition leader Alex Rogers, a professor of zoology at Oxford University.
3. Michigan Beats Virginia Tech in Sugar Bowl, 23-20
Brendan Gibbons drilled a 37-yard field goal down the middle in overtime, lifting No. 13 Michigan to a 23-20 victory over 17th-ranked Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome on Tuesday night.
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