News 2008-05-15 Andanh.com

Reality Check: New Way To Set Lawmakers' Pay Thu, 15 May 2008 04:33:01 GMT
Minnesota's part-time lawmakers don't make a lot of money, and their salaries haven't gone up in nine years. However, they also don't want to vote to give themselves a pay raise.

Police Set RNC Marching Route, Protesters Unhappy Thu, 15 May 2008 04:23:54 GMT
A group of demonstrators protesting the war in Iraq will be allowed to parade as close as 300 feet from the Xcel Energy Center on the first day of the Republican National Convention, police said Wednesday.

2 Kids, 2 Adults Injured On MOA Ride Thu, 15 May 2008 04:10:13 GMT
A ride at the Mall of America will be shut down until Thursday after a malfunction hurt four people.

Perfect Storm Of High Food Prices Could Get Worse Thu, 15 May 2008 04:08:34 GMT
Families looking to save a few extra dollars won't find relief at the grocery store. Between April and March prices for the food we eat jumped nearly 1 percent. That's the largest increase since 1990.

Stairs Hits Grand Slam, Blue Jays Beat Twins Thu, 15 May 2008 03:29:04 GMT
Matt Stairs hit a grand slam and Roy Halladay rebounded from a shaky start to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night.

End-Of-Session Talks Focus On Cuts, Property Taxes Thu, 15 May 2008 01:57:11 GMT
Top Minnesota legislators and Gov. Tim Pawlenty spent much of Wednesday in private meetings trying to narrow their differences on spending cuts and property tax relief.

Portraits Of 3 Minn. Governors Defaced With Marker Wed, 14 May 2008 23:53:31 GMT
A vandal has defaced portraits of three Minnesota governors at the Capitol.

Students Walk Out To Protest Teacher Lay-Offs Wed, 14 May 2008 23:51:33 GMT
Students at one Minneapolis high school are feeling let down because the district is getting rid of their teachers and bringing in new ones.

St. Paul Police Ring Memorial Bell For Officers Wed, 14 May 2008 23:50:06 GMT
Every year, the St. Paul Police honor their fallen officers, but this year's ceremony featured a new addition of a beautiful bell that was paid for by policemen, in order to pay tribute to them.

Slap That Gnat! Bug Population Up This Summer Wed, 14 May 2008 23:17:09 GMT
Gnats can be as annoying as mosquitoes and their bite more irritating, and unfortunately, more of them will be buzzing around your heads during ball games and picnics this spring.

Is This Real? Don Shelby Called To Find Out! 05-14-2008 10:53 PM CT
Check out this picture from Bruce and Susan Bohnsack. Their boys found a chunk of ice near shore hopped on and pushed it out about 10 feet. But Don Shelby was skeptical so he gave them a call. (1:28).

Back And Bandaged: Update On Mark Rosen's Injury 05-14-2008 11:00 PM CT
Before the 5 p.m. newscast Mark Rosen was walking down some stairs and twisted his ankle. He's back and doctors tell him he's pulled a tendon. (0:28).

Caught On Tape: Thief Forklifts Away ATM 05-14-2008 10:56 PM CT
A thief in Wisconsin gets away with a whole ATM, and it's all caught on tape, Amelia Santaniello reports (0:24).

Good Question: Is Global Warming Really Happening? 05-14-2008 10:52 PM CT
There's no question, this Minnesota winter has been several degrees colder than normal. And this spring sure doesn't feel like spring, considering we haven't even hit 80 degrees yet, Jason DeRusha reports (3:03).

Breaking News? Rosen Rolls Ankle On Steps 05-14-2008 05:59 PM CT
Mark Rosen missed the 5 p.m. newscast after rolling his ankle while walking down stairs from an interview. (1:00).

Stocks Jump After Improved Inflation Read Thu, 15 May 2008 01:31:37 GMT
Wall Street advanced Wednesday after a better-than-expected report on consumer prices tempered some of the market's concerns about inflation.

Delta Pilots Approve Contract Revisions Wed, 14 May 2008 19:49:03 GMT
Delta Air Lines Inc. pilots voted overwhelmingly in favor of changes to their contract that will give them pay raises, an equity stake and other benefits, but also will give management more leeway as part of a proposed combination with Northwest Airlines Corp.

Gas Prices Cross $3.75 A Gallon Nationwide Wed, 14 May 2008 17:25:40 GMT
Gas prices roared above $3.75 a gallon Wednesday, while oil prices fell as an Energy Department report gave a mixed picture of the nation's petroleum reserves.

Inflation Pressures Ease Despite Higher Food Cost Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:59 GMT
Inflation pressures eased a bit in April despite the biggest jump in food prices in 18 years. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent last month, compared to a 0.3 percent rise in March.

Foreclosure Rate Jumps 65 Percent Across U.S. Wed, 14 May 2008 13:46:58 GMT
More U.S. homeowners fell behind on mortgage payments last month, driving the number of homes facing foreclosure up 65 percent versus the same month last year and contributing to a deepening slide in home values, a research company said Tuesday.

Thousands Of Minnesotans Owe Millions In Utilities Wed, 14 May 2008 20:23:04 GMT
Thousands of Minnesotans owe millions of dollars in overdue utility bills.

'Smart' Car Is Safe, Too, Study Says Wed, 14 May 2008 16:06:40 GMT
The Smart car, the smallest car for sale in the U.S. market, offers a good level of safety, according to new crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.

Police Arrest 3 In Coon Rapids Beatings, Robberies Wed, 14 May 2008 22:56:14 GMT
Police said they have arrested three people in connection with a string of assaults and robberies in Coon Rapids, Minn.

Police Seek Man Exposing Himself In Roseville Wed, 14 May 2008 21:57:02 GMT
Roseville Police are alerting the community after two reports of indecent exposure to young girls after asking for directions.

Man Convicted On Charges Of Shooting Mpls. Officer Wed, 14 May 2008 20:56:25 GMT
An Oakdale man faces decades in prison after being convicted on six counts related to the attempted murder of a Minneapolis police officer in November.

Lawyer Of Bus Crash Defendant Wants Change Of Venue Wed, 14 May 2008 19:57:25 GMT
The lawyer representing the woman charged in the deaths of four children in a school bus crash wants his client's trial moved to a different city.

Trial Moved For Man Accused In Waseca Killings Wed, 14 May 2008 16:09:24 GMT
The trial for a man charged with breaking into a Waseca County farmhouse last year and shooting three people will move to Rochester.

$1M Settlement Reached In Rep. Janklow Crash Wed, 14 May 2008 15:52:21 GMT
The family of the motorcyclist killed in a fatal crash with former South Dakota Rep. Bill Janklow settled its wrongful death lawsuit for $1 million, one of the lawyers said Wednesday.

Wis. Man Ticketed For Housing More Than 60 Dogs Wed, 14 May 2008 13:45:52 GMT
More than 60 dogs were removed from a Pleasant Prairie home after police officers responding to a neighbor's concerns found unsanitary conditions.

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' To Return To A&E Thu, 15 May 2008 06:41:10 GMT
Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's TV show will return to the air this summer, months after it was pulled when the reality star used a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade.

'Christine,' 'How I Met Your Mother' Back On CBS Thu, 15 May 2008 02:06:01 GMT
CBS has given a new lease on life to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' comedy "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and, perhaps thanks to Britney Spears, the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother."

Dennis Quaid Testifies Of Peril To Newborn Twins Thu, 15 May 2008 01:21:37 GMT
Actor Dennis Quaid told Congress on Wednesday of a harrowing, near-fatal drug mix-up in which his newborn twins were administered 1,000 times the normal dose of a blood thinner.

Jack Black Breaks Brangelina Twins News Wed, 14 May 2008 19:22:05 GMT
Angelina Jolie is indeed expecting twins, and it was Jack Black who let the news slip with a "Brady Bunch" crack. Long rumored to have two children by Brad Pitt on the way, Jolie confirmed the news during a side-by-side "Today" show interview with Black, her "Kung Fu Panda" co-star.

Paul McCartney's Carbon Footprint Is Criticized Wed, 14 May 2008 16:52:57 GMT
Sometimes it seems Paul McCartney can't win for losing. The former Beatle has long been an outspoken advocate of environmental causes and animal rights.

Winehouse Won't Be Charged In Alleged 'Drug' Video Wed, 14 May 2008 16:37:35 GMT
Amy Winehouse will not face charges over video footage that allegedly shows her taking drugs, her spokesman said Wednesday. Police questioned the Grammy-winning soul diva for nine hours last week over a January video that appears to show her smoking a pipe usually used for crack cocaine during a party at her north London home.

Britney Spears Rear Ends SUV Wed, 14 May 2008 16:31:20 GMT
Another Britney Spears fender-bender, another instant online video. Paparazzi had cameras rolling when the pop star's white Mercedes-Benz coupe rear-ended a red Ford Explorer Tuesday in Beverly Hills.

Sandra Day O'Connor Makes Alzheimer's Plea Thu, 15 May 2008 03:16:10 GMT
Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor took her family's private battle with Alzheimer's disease public Wednesday as she urged Congress to speed research and aid to fight the coming epidemic of the mind-destroying illness.

$32M Verdict Against Merck In Vioxx Case Reversed Wed, 14 May 2008 18:17:09 GMT
A Texas appeals court on Wednesday overturned a multimillion-dollar verdict against Merck & Co. in a case involving its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx.

Study: Over Half Of Americans Medicated Wed, 14 May 2008 11:10:46 GMT
For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.

John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama Thu, 15 May 2008 05:26:19 GMT
Democrat John Edwards endorsed former rival Barack Obama on Wednesday, a move designed to help solidify support for the party's likely presidential nominee even as Hillary Rodham Clinton refuses to give up her long-shot candidacy.

Senate Sends Oil Bill To Bush's Desk Thu, 15 May 2008 02:32:04 GMT
The Senate late Wednesday approved and sent to the White House legislation directing President Bush to temporarily halt oil shipments into the government's emergency reserve, hoping to lower energy prices.

Hillary Clinton: The Game Isn't Over Thu, 15 May 2008 02:03:48 GMT
After her win in West Virginia Tuesday, Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke Wednesday with CBS News anchor Katie Couric about what's next - including what it would take for her to wind up in the White House. What follows is the complete transcript of the interview.

Bush Back For Another Mideast Peace Push Thu, 15 May 2008 02:04:44 GMT
As President Bush greeted Israeli officials at the airport on his arrival, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert drew aside the White House national security adviser, Stephen Hadley, for a few quiet words. A key player in the Mideast talks, Olmert has been weakened by a corruption investigation that has raised doubts about his ability to make compromises necessary for a deal with Palestinian leaders. He has promised to resign if indicted.

Ellison, Carson Call On U.S. To Act in Darfur Wed, 14 May 2008 21:21:08 GMT
Congress' two Muslim members urged the U.S. government to lead efforts to bring an end to the violence in the Darfur region of Sudan, where more than 200,000 people have died and 2.5 million have been displaced.

Clinton, Obama Agree To Raise Money Together Wed, 14 May 2008 20:23:46 GMT
Democratic presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton can agree on one thing - they want their party to have more money, no matter who is the nominee.

Cindy McCain Sells Off Sudan-Related Investments Wed, 14 May 2008 20:07:33 GMT
Cindy McCain, whose husband has been a critic of the violence in Sudan, is selling off more than $2 million in mutual funds whose holdings include companies that do business in the African nation.

Kobe Scores 26, Lakers Beat Jazz To Take 3-2 Lead Thu, 15 May 2008 06:02:40 GMT
So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Stars Avoid Sweep With 3-1 Win Over Red Wings Thu, 15 May 2008 03:13:40 GMT
Detroit's goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn't count. Dallas' goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count. Apparently, that's what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings.

Celtics Defeat Cavaliers 96-89 In Game 5 Thu, 15 May 2008 03:13:16 GMT
Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday night to move within a win of the Eastern Conference finals.

Leipold Sells Lacrosse Team Wed, 14 May 2008 19:52:15 GMT
Barely one month into his official ownership of the Minnesota Wild, Craig Leipold has made a deal.

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