Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Today's News from TheEagle.com

Today's News from TheEagle.com

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Billy on the block

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:11 PM PDT

A goat peeks out of a pen Monday to check out the scene at the Brazos Youth Livestock Show at the Brazos County Expo. It was among hundreds of livestock animals, from rabbits to market steers, being shown and judged at the event, which began Friday. ...

Curnock, Flores debate in bid to oust Chet Edwards

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:11 PM PDT

Both Republicans vying to represent District 17 in the U.S. House made their case Monday in College Station for why they are the most likely to defeat incumbent Democrat Chet Edwards.Waco business owner Rob Curnock repeatedly mentioned during the can ...

Council wants closer connection with BTU

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:11 PM PDT

The Bryan City Council on Tuesday will consider adding the mayor to the BTU board as a way to keep officials better informed, City Manager David Watkins said.He said the ordinance change needs to happen to aid the council in becoming connected with t ...

Program betters life for many with disabilities

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:12 PM PDT

Greta Vasilescu knows sign language, is a skilled cook and often tutors those around her. The 30-year-old lives with her aunt in Bryan, goes on dates and hopes to someday have a place of her own. Most likely don't realize it when they meet her, but V ...

CS police release description of robber

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 01:40 AM PDT

Police have released the description of a man who robbed a College Station resident at his home early Monday.College Station police said they responded to the 800 block of South Dexter for a robbery reported after midnight Monday. Lt. Rodney Sigler s ...

Eagle wins 14 APME awards

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:11 PM PDT

Eagle Staff ReportThe Bryan-College Station Eagle received 14 awards in the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors journalism excellence competition.The honors came from all pockets of the newsroom, including a top distinction going to Vimal Patel, ...

Two men arrested in robbery at CS Target

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 02:24 AM PDT

Charges were upgraded from shoplifting to robbery for two men who police said stole a video game and assaulted employees at a College Station store.Yuki Cooper Smith, 21, and Cameron David Giese, 20, both of College Station, were each arrested Sunday ...

Jury selection starts in capital murder trial

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:12 PM PDT

Lawyers on Monday began the slow, meticulous process of selecting jurors in the capital murder trial of a former Marine suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend and her brother, both of whom were Aggies.Prosecutors have notified 26-year-old College Sta ...

New concert series in downtown Bryan

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:12 PM PDT

Eagle Staff ReportDowntown Bryan will see a new concert series kick off April 9 at the Palace Theater."River Bridge Jams" will feature Midnight Express, a six-piece band with a three-piece horn section. The free event is sponsored by Glenda and Delph ...

Feds: Philly man threatened Va. congressman

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 08:07 AM PDT

PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia man charged with threatening a Virginia congressman is being held without bail pending a psychiatric evaluation.Authorities say 38-year-old Norman Leboon tried to post a YouTube video in which he threatened to kill Repu ...

Marine's dad ordered to pay protesters' court fees

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 08:05 AM PDT

BALTIMORE -- Lawyers for the father of a Marine who died in Iraq say a court has ordered him to pay legal costs for the anti-gay protesters who picketed his son's funeral.The protesters are led by Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church. Albert Snyder ...

Female suicide bombers blamed in blasts

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

MOSCOW -- Terror returned to the heart of Russia, with two deadly suicide bombings on the Moscow subway at rush hour, including an attack at the station beneath the headquarters of the secret police.At least 38 people were killed and more than 60 wou ...

Treasury to sell Citigroup stake at profit

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:09 PM PDT

NEW YORK -- Bank bailouts are turning out to be great business for the government. Unfortunately for taxpayers, other federal rescues will almost certainly wind up in the red.The Treasury Department said Monday it will begin selling its stake in Citi ...

Militia accused of plotting to kill police

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

WASHINGTON -- Nine suspects tied to a Christian militia in the Midwest are charged with conspiring to kill police officers, then attack a funeral in the hopes of killing more law enforcement personnel, federal prosecutors said Monday.U.S. Attorney Ba ...

9 charged with bullying Mass. teen who killed self

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 08:06 AM PDT

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Insults and threats followed 15-year-old Phoebe Prince almost from her first day at South Hadley High School, targeting the Irish immigrant in the halls, library and in vicious cell phone text messages.Phoebe, ostracized for hav ...

Young adults face health cost spike

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

CHICAGO -- Under the health care overhaul, young adults who buy their own insurance will carry a heavier burden of the medical costs of older Americans -- a shift expected to raise insurance premiums for young people when the plan takes full effect.B ...

Remains could belong to Errol Flynn's son

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Forensic tests will be conducted on what two searchers believe are the remains of photographer Sean Flynn, son of Hollywood star Errol Flynn, who disappeared during the Cambodian War 40 years ago, the U.S. Embassy said Monday. ...

Twiggy launching fashion line for all

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

NEW YORK -- Back in the Mod '60s, when Twiggy conquered London and fashion changed forever, the waif of a teen with huge eyes, a boyish bob and long legs craved the glamour and curves of a different icon."Whether you're thin, fat, small, dark, blond, ...

Breast Cancer: Beta Blockers Boost Survival

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 06:45 PM PDT

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They're prescribed to lower high blood pressure and aid failing hearts -- and they may be the newest treatment for breast cancer. Beta blockers have been shown to reduce the spread of breast cancer and improve survival in breas ...

Superman comic sells for $1.5M, setting record

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 08:07 AM PDT

NEW YORK -- The record price for a comic book, already broken twice this year, has been shattered again.A copy of the 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1 sold Monday for $1.5 million on the auction Web site ComicConnect.com. The issue, which features ...

Asthma Treatment in Fruit?

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 06:47 PM PDT

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Natural chemicals from black currants may improve breathing in some types of asthma. Researchers found a compound from a New Zealand black currant may reduce lung inflammation with a multi-action assault in allergy-induced asth ...

Three New Anti-Agers - Research Summary

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 06:36 PM PDT

BACKGROUND: Scientists are constantly looking for the latest anti-aging treatments. More consumers are looking for an alternative to invasive and expensive procedures. Current trends in anti-aging treatments show patients want procedures with little ...

Letters for March 30

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:05 PM PDT

It seems as if the name of Chet Edwards is somewhat of a curse word here. Aside from his Democratic designation, I can't for the life of me understand why. Chet has consistently done more for our community than anyone gives him credit for. He i ...

Calendar

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

MARK YOUR CALENDARSRacetrack fun with T Bar M camps is 3 to 5 p.m. on April 5 at the Texas World Speedway. Enjoy Christ-centered adventure with T Bar M Camps' directors and college staff. Free event; open to all. www.tbarmcamps.org or call 830-620-42 ...

For help and answers

Posted: 29 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

* Dial 822-6467* Crisis hotline is 1-888-522-8262* www.mhmrabv.org ...

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