Eagle Captured After Harassment at Hampton Beach
A 6 foot wingspan bald eagle captured near the New Hampshire line after clawing a 3 year old girl and harassing beachgoers since Friday. Police say it had been released from a North Carolina wildlife reserve and was identified by photo. Beachgoers feeding the bird worsened the situation.
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Collision kills two elephants after bus crash near Guwahati
An express bus rammed into a herd of elephants in northeast India near Guwahati, killing the driver and injuring at least 20 people. A crowd gathered at the scene as authorities began investigations into the crash and wildlife safety concerns.
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Guwahati
India
Strippers win touching battle in California appeals ruling
Corona California AP reports the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board ruled it unconstitutional to prohibit topless dancers from touching themselves unless the conduct is lewd or obscene. Renee Vicary, who lost her license after dancers were said to caress themselves, filed the case. Vicary's attorney called the decision a defense of protected speech.
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Weather today and forecast for Friday in Southern Illinois
Partly cloudy and humid today with a high near 95. Tonight cloudy with scattered showers and a low around 70. Friday expects additional scattered showers with a high in the upper 80s. Details on page 12A. subscription line 800 228-0429 option 2. online at www.southernillinoisan.com.
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Southernillinoisan.com
Former Herrin Mayor Ed Quaglia in coma after second stroke
Ed Quaglia, former Herrin mayor, suffered a second stroke Tuesday and remained in a coma at Herrin Hospital. A hospital spokesperson said his condition is critical. Quaglia, elected mayor in 1985, served until 1999 and helped widen Illinois 148 and fostered Herrin’s chamber and Herrinfesta Italiana.
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Ed Quaglia
Herrin Hospital
Quaglia
Don Swinford
Illinois 148
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Henderson
Eve of Elegance fundraiser for Southern Illinois Black Museum
Supporters of the African American Museum of Southern Illinois plan a black-tie Eve of Elegance fundraiser. The event aims to raise money and inspire a two year timeline to secure a permanent home with exhibits of black history for the community and schools.
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Carbondale
McDaniel
Grant
Teen Amanda Bolanowski wins national horse title
Amanda Bolanowski, 14, credits early riding lessons and an Arabian jumper Moshe-O-Zell for a national championship in dressage. The Illinois rider, with three years of showing, has also placed Top 10 in equitation and jumping, and consistently qualified for national finals.
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Amanda Bolanowski
Moshe-O-Zell
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Linda Krutsinger
Powerball Fever Reaches Des Moines in Jackpot Rush
In Des Moines Rev Clarence Cameron lines for 200 million Powerball as he hopes to win for the Lord. A woman buys 300 tickets with $1 and $5 bills at Hy-Vee while lottery spokesman Hainey urges responsible play and warns the odds are against players.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Clarence Cameron
Cameron
Vanja Crncevic
Bob Hainey
Study predicts Social Security could face cuts
Washington AP report outlines congressional study showing baby boomers retiring over the next two decades may see Social Security benefits reduced if younger workers invest payroll tax portions in personal accounts. Projected cuts for those retiring in 2020 range from 4.7 to 10.8 percent depending on returns and policy changes including a higher retirement age.
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