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THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES Newsflyer 24 May 2013
Major Truss Bridge Collapses in Washington, another Ohio River Truss Bridge Doomed, another Iowa Truss Bridge's future in Limbo, Hope for Minnesota Bridge? O...
Posted on 5/24/13 at 4:29 AM
UND NEWS UND Flying Team in national competition: second by inches
The University of North Dakota (UND) Flying Team took second with a score of 355, only four points behind the winner, out of 28 schools at the National Intercollegiate Flying Associations (NIFAs) Safe...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 2:01 PM
THE GAY AGENDA Moving on up
Today's Forum carries an interesting story where a number of couples were interviewed regarding their plans for the future now that Minnesota has made same gender marriage legal. Minnesota Marriage ...
Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:10 AM
FARGO SCHOOL TALK WATCH D.O.G.S. invade north side elementary
An idea to get fathers more involved in the school their child attends has taken hold in a northside elementary, thanks to an employee at a southside one. Laura Sokolofsky, counselor at Jefferson El...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 8:37 AM
BEST FRIENDS ND It's National Teacher Appreciation Week!
How will you say thank you? Open Letter to Teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day Dear Teachers, There is a Japanese proverb that says, "Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one d...
Posted on 5/6/13 at 11:46 AM
Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help his long-term prospects even if he loses, some experts say.
By JENNIFER PELTZ,Associated Press , May 22, 2013
GOP questions IRS scrutiny of anti-abortion groups
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — When a small anti-abortion group in Iowa sought nonprofit status, the Internal Revenue Service asked its board to promise not to organize protests outside Planned Parenthood and demanded to know how its prayer meetings and protest signs were educational.
By RYAN J. FOLEY,Associated Press , May 22, 2013
Parents face tough choice when tornadoes bear down
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only at this time."
By DAVID A. LIEB,Associated Press , May 22, 2013
Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break
PHOENIX (AP) — It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet. An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews and an embarrassing appearance on a reality television show, posted a social media rant laced with salty language and angry, uppercase letters that quickly went viral last week, to the delight of people who love a good Internet meltdown.
By CRISTINA SILVA,Associated Press , May 22, 2013
Oklahoma residents come home to pick up the pieces
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN,Associated Press RAMIT PLUSHNICK-MASTI,Associated Press , May 22, 2013
Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.
By SANDY COHEN,AP Entertainment Writer , May 22, 2013
Perkins blows lead, Twins lose to Braves 5-4
ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins were one out away from ending their longest losing streak of the season.
By PAUL NEWBERRY,AP Sports Writer , May 22, 2013
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.
By NOMAAN MERCHANT,Associated Press TIM TALLEY,Associated Press , May 21, 2013
Arias asks jury to give her life in prison
PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
By BRIAN SKOLOFF,Associated Press , May 21, 2013
The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area
BOSTON (AP) — The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the NFL championship will go to Houston the following year.
By BARRY WILNER,AP Pro Football Writer , May 21, 2013
In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside an Oklahoma City area church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off — survivors of a deadly tornado that barreled through their community.
By NOMAAN MERCHANT,Associated Press , May 21, 2013
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.
By DERRIK J. LANG,AP Entertainment Writer , May 21, 2013
Jersey shore readies for 1st post-Sandy summer
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — The boardwalks are back, and so are most of the beaches, even if some are a little thinner this year.
By WAYNE PARRY,Associated Press , May 21, 2013
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