Former northeastern US Republican campaign director charged with conspiracy

Monday, August 15, 2005 James Tobin, a Republican who worked as a regional political director for the RNC-affiliated National Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, has been charged with conspiracy to deny New Hampshire Democrats the right to vote among three other conspiracy charges. Prosecuters say Tobin conspired with state GOP official Charles Mcgee and consultant AllenRead More

Snow hits southern parts of Norway

Friday, February 23, 2007 This article features in a News Brief from Audio Wikinews: A major snowfall has disrupted transport in Norway this week. Several roads and all railway services have been reported as closed due to the heavy snowfall, and meteorologists have recommended that people try to stay at home if possible. Snow stormsRead More

Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Dave Arneson dies

Friday, April 10, 2009 Dave Arneson, co-creator of the first roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons, died on Tuesday of cancer, at the age of 61. A close friend of Arneson, Bob Meyer, reported on April 5 that he had taken a turn for the worse and was admitted to a hospital. Family later confirmed thatRead More

Interesting Facts: Scare Crow Trivia Questions}

Here’s An Opinion On: Retirement Village NSW Lifestyle Retirement Villages Submitted by: Deanna Mascle 1. What is a scarecrow? A. A device to scare birds B. A device to keep farmers company C. A device to motivate gardeners D. A device to entertain visitors A. A device to scare birds TOPICS: A scarecrow is aRead More

Fifteen people killed in attack on Nigerian college

Friday, September 19, 2014 Officials said at least fifteen people were killed in an attack on a teachers training college in the Northern Nigerian city of Kano by a group of armed gunmen on Wednesday. Over 30 others were wounded. News agencies have reported while there has been no claim of responsibility, suspicion will likelyRead More

Polish mine explosion kills 8

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 Methane gas was blamed for the explosion deaths of 8 miners in southern Polish‘s Halemba coal mine Tuesday, November 21. Officials say at least 15 are missing. Rescue efforts were halted because dangerously high levels of methane gas returned, according to Zbigniew Madej, spokesman for state-owned Coal Co., which operates theRead More

Custom Made Blinds That Help Create An Energy Efficient Home}

Here’s An Opinion On: Curtains Australia Bedheads Sydney Submitted by: Julie Valencia With sky-rocketing energy bills playing havoc with our budgets, the focus today is on creating energy efficient homes. One of the ways most home owners adopt is to get custom made blinds, shades and shutters that contribute greatly towards energy efficiency. Blinds thatRead More

Five police officers killed in Dallas, Texas during sniper attack

Sunday, July 10, 2016 On Thursday, five police officers were killed and seven were injured after a sniper attacked a public protest march in downtown Dallas, Texas. Sources indicate at least three other people were taken into custody for questioning relating to the attack. The march was held to protest the shooting deaths of AltonRead More

Maruti Suzuki Xl7

Here’s An Opinion On: Sydney Sell My Car Car Sale Online Australia Maruti Suzuki XL7 by Pooja LapasiaTruly versatileMaruti Suzuki XL7 is found to be a great car for a small or large family. Plus, one does find it superb in terms of performance.Key FeaturesMaruti Suzuki XL7, the creation of Indian car giant Maruti isRead More

Al Sharpton speaks out on race, rights and what bothers him about his critics

Monday, December 3, 2007 At Thanksgiving dinner David Shankbone told his white middle class family that he was to interview Reverend Al Sharpton that Saturday. The announcement caused an impassioned discussion about the civil rights leader’s work, the problems facing the black community and whether Sharpton helps or hurts his cause. Opinion was divided. “He’sRead More