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Man Gouges Out Ex-Girlfriend's Eye

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:12 GMT

A Scottish man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday after he was convicted of gouging out his ex-girlfriend's eye, tossing it over an eighth-floor balcony and then trying to also throw her over the balcony.

Facebook Photos Cost Woman Insurance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:07 GMT

A Quebec woman on long-term sick leave said she lost her insurance benefits after posting vacation photos on Facebook showing her at the beach, at a nightclub and at her birthday party.

'Revenge Was Motive' In Student’s Murder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:32 GMT

American student Amanda Knox "coveted hatred" for the British roommate she is accused of murdering and "killed her to take revenge," a prosecutor told an Italian court Friday.

Your Dog May Be Smarter Than Your Kid

SALLY MACDONALD — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:31 GMT

Just how smart are dogs, anyway? A lot of owners think they know exactly what's in their dog's mind, but there's been few studies to prove it until recently.

UFO's? Man Says He's Got Recorded Proof

NED HIBBERD — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:30 GMT

Chris Hardman won't be insulted if you don't believe him. After all, not even his fiancee believes in UFOs. But Hardman swears he has videotaped dozens of extraterrestrial spacecraft over the past year, both here in Houston and in Austin.

Irvin Rosenfeld Nears Pot Smoking Record

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:10 GMT

Irvin Rosenfeld, a 56-year-old stockbroker from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. will smoke his 115,000th marijuana cigarette Friday, a possible world record, and he can thank the U.S. government for his supply.

Michael Jackson's Face in Baby Scan?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:02 GMT

A young couple expecting their seventh child were stunned to see a recognizable face in the ultrasound image of their latest baby -- the eerie ghost of Michael Jackson. INSIDE: SEE IMAGE

Morning Fires Have Fire Crews on Alert

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42:49 GMT

Austin fire crews were on alert Friday morning after more than 30 fire fighters were called to work on two separate fires in North Austin.

Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled for Bacteria

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing.

Army Limits Media Access at Palin Event

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:22 GMT

The U.S. Army will allow the media limited coverage of Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, but will bar reporters from interviewing her or her supporters on the post, officials said Thursday.