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Probers find human bones, teeth in Mexico secret mass grave
Windsor Genova – AHN News News Writer Tijuana, Mexico (AHN) – Forensics experts have dug up 35 bone fragments and 20 teeth at a clandestine gravesite in Tijuana, Mexico. The digging is part of a search operation for signs of 60 missing people believed killed in the war among Mexican drug cartels. DNA tests will [...]
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards
Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise [...]
Celebrities show support for eliminated “Idol” contestant Pia Toscano
Anthony Jones – Celebrity News Service Reporter Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) – Pia Toscano seemed like a frontrunner before she was voted off of “American Idol” on Thursday. But while America got it wrong, the rest of Hollywood has shown plenty of support for the 22-year-old singer. The judges and crowd showed, [...]
MTV announces two “Jersey Shore” spin-offs
Anthony Jones – Celebrity News Service Reporter Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) – Although a new “Jersey Shore” season might be delayed as MTV works out bringing GTL to Italy, fans of the show will at least get to see some of their favorite housemates starring in two new spin-offs. Though the rumors [...]
Portugal asks for bailout, EU sets aid
Windsor Genova – AHN News News Writer Lisbon, Portugal (AHN) – Portugal’s caretaker government announced Wednesday it has asked the European Commission for financial assistance. Resigned Prime Minister José Sócrates, said on national television that the bailout was of national interest because rates for borrowings has risen and is no longer sustainable. Opposition leader Pedro [...]
Caterpillar to stay in Illinois
Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Peoria, IL, United States (AHN) – Caterpillar, the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, will remain headquartered Illinois despite a temporary income tax hike in the state. Chief executive Doug Oberhelmam told reporters in Peoria on Tuesday that Caterpillar is “here to stay.” He met earlier with [...]
Obama won’t guarantee federal checks as leaders meet ahead of budget shutdown
Tejinder Singh – AHN News Correspondent Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – There were lengthening shadows of doubt on Monday as the Obama Administration refused to confirm if Social Security checks will still go out as a government shutdown looms large while President Barack Obama invited lawmakers to the White House on Tuesday to thrash [...]
Man drowns trying to catch runaway bull
David Goodhue – AHN News Reporter Houston, Texas, United States (AHN) – A man trying to corral a loose bull on a ranch near Houston, Texas fell into a bayou and drowned. According to local media reports, two men were chasing the bull along the Berry Creek near the town of Ahrens at about 11 [...]
Minnesota Firm Recalls Turkey Burger Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Willmar, MN, United States (AHN) – Jennie-O Turkey Store, a Willmar, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 54,960 pounds of frozen, raw turkey burger products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. As FSIS continues its investigation of illnesses related to this recall, additional [...]
New car sales tumble in aftermath of Japan’s natural disasters and nuclear crisis
Linda Young – AHN News Writer Tokyo, Japan (AHN) – New auto sales have plunged in Japan since the 9.0 earthquake and the tsunami and nuclear crisis that followed. Auto sales were down by 37 percent in March compared to the figures from a year ago, according to Japan’s Auto Dealer Association. That is the [...]
