Firefighter dies in blaze at 2-story NYC home - WJLA

NEW YORK - A firefighter has been killed in a blaze at a New York City home.The Fire Department of New York says the fire was reported early Sunday morning in a two-story private home in Staten Island. It hasn't released the name of the firefighter ...

1 murder charge against boy, 8, may be dropped - Arizona Daily Star

The motion, filed late Friday, seeks the dismissal of the first-degree murder charge stemming from the death of the boy's father, 29-year-old Vincent Romero. The boy is also charged with first-degree murder in the death of 39-year-old Tim Romans ...

Bird's Nest still a spectacle in China - CNN Sports Illustrated

BEIJING (AP) -- The spectacular fireworks were long over and the Olympic athletes had all gone home. But for Cai Shanhai and his wife, He Jingfeng, it was still a moment to savor as they stared up at the soaring steel arches of the Bird's Nest ...

Second-half burst leads Bearcats - Statesman Journal

The senior wide receiver finished with 279 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, all at least 50 yards, to lead the Bearcats to a 48-33 first-round win Saturday against Occidental at McCulloch Stadium. "I'm just feeling great," Woo said. "I'm all ...

Penn State Rose Bowl bound; Paterno staying put - Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Cane in hand, Joe Paterno beamed in the locker room after his players were handed roses and the Big Ten trophy. So, Joe, any plans to go out on top? Not a chance. After securing a trip to the Rose Bowl with a decisive 49-18 ...