Plan to stop dengue fever in US
A plan to introduce genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys to try to stop the spread of dengue fever is waiting for state and federal approval. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is working with England-based Oxitec on the…
NEVER AGAIN: Swimming at Pedro Castle will be illegal
Photo by: Dennie Warren Jr. Police will post warnings against entering the water at Pedro Bluff while seeking a law to forbid bathing in the area, hoping to forestall further tragedies after the Boxing Day drowning of 17-year-old Justin Henry….
Austrian wins WCup GS; Lindsey Vonn finishes 5th
LIENZ, Austria (AP) — Anna Fenninger of Austria skied a nearly flawless second run Wednesday to capture a giant slalom for her first World Cup victory, while Lindsey Vonn extended her lead in the overall standings. The 22-year-old Fenninger was 0.23…
Suarez fined and banned for one game
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been suspended for one match, fined £20,000 and warned as to his future conduct after admitting a Football Association charge of improper conduct. The 24-year-old Uruguayan international will miss Friday’s Premier League game against Newcastle…
China blames 54 officials for bullet train crash
BEIJING (AP) — A long-awaited government report said design flaws and sloppy management caused a bullet train crash in July that killed 40 people and triggered a public outcry over the dangers of China’s showcase transportation system. A former railway…
Glennon’s three TDs help NC St down Louisville 31-24
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mike Glennon threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns and David Amerson returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown as North Carolina State defeated Louisville 31-24 in the Belk Bowl. T.J. Graham made the most…
Two in hospital
Two men are in hospital following an early morning road crash on Linford Pierson Highway. Just after 2.20am on Wednesday 28 December, a Honda Civic, which was travelling on Linford Pierson Highway left the road and collided with a tree,…
Dorothy Samson: A woman on a mission
Life changed for Dorothy Samson in an Indian orphanage. Seeing the incredible needs of the children there, the Colorado resident knew she could make a difference. So started a journey that led her to Compassion International and its unique child…
