The Reason We Are Moving to Austin

"Patagonia to Lead Congress Avenue Comeback April 10, 2008 20:58 Filed in: News Congress Avenue was always meant to be the heart of Austin. Over the last 40 years, it's destiny as a ...

'Shrek' Opens Big

The big green demi-Scottish ogre has proven his staying power, bringing in the biggest-ever box office numbers for an animated premiere."DreamWorks Animation's "Shrek the Third" bowed over the weekend as the biggest animated opening ever, with $122 million from 4,122...

3 climbers fall on Hood; rescue effort underway

"Rescuers have begun climbing Mount Hood in an effort to find and help three climbers who slipped over a ledge near Illumination Saddle shortly before noon today. It's unknown how far down the mountain the climbers fell or how badly they are injured, said Jim Strovink, a...

3 Injured In Philly Firehouse Accident

"Pennsylvania - A fire truck apparently slipped out of gear, crashed into the back of a firehouse and caught fire Saturday, injuring three firefighters, officials said. Firefighters were moving the truck at the station in the city's West Oak Lane section when it lurched...

Iraq's Secret Death Chambers

"Saddam could face the gallows by year's end. But Iraqi executioners are already busy. Before he is put to death, Saddam Hussein will be allowed one last phone call. He will be given a glass of water, a moment to pray and an opportunity to make a statement about his life and...

FIRETRUCK KILLS BOY AS HE CROSSES QNS. STREET

"An already sad day for the Fire Department turned tragic when a 12-year-old boy crossing a Queens street was killed by a firetruck racing to a call yesterday. Michael Kandathil was heading from his uncle's house to that of his parents when he apparently slipped on the slick...

Hurricane John pounds main city in southern Baja California - International H...

" CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico Hurricane John weakened to a tropical storm Saturday after hitting the southern part of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, ripping the roofs from shacks, knocking out power and sending billboards flying. John was a Category 2 storm with 160 kph...