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Kosher comics prove hit with Israel's Haredi Jews
SAFED, Israel (AFP) - A far cry from the thrills of Spiderman and the sexy glam of Lois Lane, chaste and religious comics have become a hit among ultra-Orthodox Jews determined not to pollute their children's minds.
Source:(AFP)
2009-11-09
Kids in Spain get real 'Night at the Museum'
MADRID (AFP) - Children in Spain can now spend a "Night at the Museum" for real by camping inside a science museum while experiencing various adventures and dressing up as superheroes.
Nations:Spain People:Ben Stiller Source:(AFP)
2009-10-22
Jackson, healthy or not? Depends on who's talking
LOS ANGELES - In his final days, Michael Jackson was robust and active. Or dangerously thin and frail. Begging for access to powerful prescription drugs. Or showing no signs of ever having used them.
Nations:U.S. People:Michael Jackson Jesse Jackson Activities:Michael Jackson Death Source:(AP)
2009-07-12
Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down
NEW YORK - A Wal-Mart worker was killed Friday when "out-of-control" shoppers desperate for bargains broke down the doors at a 5 a.m. sale. Other workers were trampled as they tried to rescue the man, and customers shouted angrily and kept shopping when store officials said they were closing because of the death, police and witnesses said.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-11-28
Ted Stevens loses Alaska Senate race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon who couldn't survive a conviction on federal corruption charges. His defeat by Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich moves Senate Democrats within two seats of a filibuster-proof 60-vote majority.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin Barack Obama Charles Schumer John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Ted Stevens Corruption Case US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-11-18
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