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$1,000 Reward For Return Of Cannon
MONROE, Mich., Nov. 10 (UPI) — A Michigan man said he is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of an antique Spanish-made bronze cannon dating to 1795. Matt Switlik, 70, of Monroe, said his cannon, which is engraved with the crest of a Spanish king, was stolen alongside other items Nov. 2 at Edston […]
Christians Irked By Museum's Christ Video
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 (UPI) — Christian groups in New York are asking the Brooklyn Museum to nix an art exhibit featuring video of ants crawling over a crucified Jesus. The 10-second Jesus footage is part of “A Fire in My Belly,” a 4-minute cut of an unfinished film by the late David Wojnarowicz that […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Go Up
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Nov. 10 (UPI) — Researchers at Indiana’s Purdue University said Thanksgiving revelers may be unhappy to find the price of turkey has risen 3-7 cents per pound. Purdue University agricultural economist Corinne Alexander said wholesale prices for turkey during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday are expected to be between $1.07 and $1.11, 3-7 […]
Wisconsin Governor Says State Has 'Christmas Tree'
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 9 (UPI) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker raised the ire of activists by declaring the tree in the Capitol Rotunda will again be known as a “Christmas tree,” observers said. Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie said the Republican governor wants the tree, which will go up later this month and remain in place […]
Police: Wife Threatened To Blow Up Planes
FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 9 (UPI) — Authorities in Florida say a woman threatened to blow up planes when police refused to help her with her husband’s work schedule. Lee County Port Authority Police said Soraya Evette Billinge, 36, called from her cellphone and told the dispatcher she was upset about her husband working nights […]
Mom Tells Deputies Of Son's Pot Plants
PARRISH, Fla., Nov. 9 (UPI) — Authorities in Florida said an 18-year-old was arrested after his mother called deputies and asked them to remove marijuana plants from his bedroom. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to the Parrish home Monday evening and Zachary Kirlangitis, 18, arrived at the house during the investigation, […]
300 Dance To 'The Lion King' For Children
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 9 (UPI) — An estimated 300 University of North Florida students staged a flash mob to music from “The Lion King” as a tribute to Children’s Miracle Network families. The students staged the dance Tuesday afternoon while Jacksonville families supported by the network, which raises money for 170 North American children’s hospitals, […]
Man, 108, Marks Birthday With Dancing
AVENTURA, Fla., Nov. 9 (UPI) — A World War II veteran who celebrated his 108th birthday recently in Florida said the secret to his longevity is “wine, women and song.” Louis Stein, who celebrated his birthday Tuesday with spicy chicken wings, cake and dancing, described himself as a “lover of life” who keeps going due […]
Woman, 85, Reels In 849-Pound Marlin
COOKTOWN, Australia, Nov. 8 (UPI) — An 85-year-old Australian woman said she “didn’t feel 85″ when she reeled in a 849-pound marlin off the north coast of Queensland. Connie Laurie, a grandmother who said she has been fishing all her life, said she was on a fishing charter trip during the weekend off the coast […]
Woman, 106, 'Loves Her Pizza'
RUSHOON, Newfoundland, Nov. 8 (UPI) — A Newfoundland, Canada, great-great-grandmother who just turned 106 said she has subsisted on unhealthy foods and “good times.” Margaret Ellen Moores of Rushoon, who celebrated her birthday during the weekend, said God must want her to remain on Earth for a while longer, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Monday. […]
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