Yangon, Myanmar — The directors of several relief organizations in Myanmar said Wednesday that some of the international aid arriving into the country for the victims of Cyclone Nargis was being stolen, diverted or warehoused by the country’s army.
The United States military’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center said there was a possibility that “a significant tropical [...]
Indiana’s controversial photo identification rule may not have made a major dent in the state’s high turnout, but it did frustrate a small group of voters more accustomed to divine law.
About 12 elderly Roman Catholic nuns were turned away Tuesday from a polling place because they didn’t have state or federal identification bearing a photograph.
Sister [...]
Raunchy photos of teenage superstar Miley Cyrus have reportedly appeared on the internet, but some fans are questioning whether the pics are of a look-alike of the Hannah Montana star.
The photos allegedly show the 15-year-old daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus pulling down her white singlet to reveal a lacy green bra.
In another shot, [...]
They are looking for evidence the girl, who allegedly had a baby at 15, and 50-year-old Dale Barlow were married. Under Texas law, girls younger than 16 cannot marry, even with parental approval.
Allison Palmer, the prosecutor working on the case, said other law enforcement agencies “know where (Barlow) is and have talked to him, but [...]
Police say Sheley’s face was not seen in the videotape. Authorities say he was identified as the adult in the videotape based on unique markings on his body.
Rene Stutzman of the Sentinel staff contributed to this report. Information from The Associated Press also was used.
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____Asked in a 1999 public appearance what he would say if he met Pope John Paul II, Turner showed the audience his foot and responded, “Ever seen a Polish mine detector?” He said John Paul should “get with it — welcome to the 20th century.”____In 1989, he called Christianity “a religion for losers,” adding, “I [...]
