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Inspection 2 years ago found flaws in Minnesota bridge

WASHINGTON - The White House said Thursday that an inspection two years ago found structural deficiencies in the highway bridge that buckled during evening rush hour in Minneapolis.

August 17, 2007 | The Associated Press | Nation

Bridge collapse in Minnesota kills 4; crews search for more victims in water

MINNEAPOLIS - Divers searched the Mississippi River for bodies still trapped beneath the twisted debris of a collapsed bridge Thursday, as finger-pointing began over a report two years ago that found the bridge was ''structurally deficient.''

August 17, 2007 | By JON KRAWCZYNSKI Associated Press Writer | Nation

Astrograph 8/3

You're likely to enjoy much more time for pleasurable pursuits than you previously have. One of the reasons will be the big improvement you'll see in your financial picture, which adds to your blithesome spirit.

August 17, 2007 | By BERNICE BEDE OSOL | Coffee Break

Ask Dr. Gott 8/3

DEAR DR. GOTT: In a recent column, you gave advice to a woman whose husband wanted to sleep most of the time. I suspect you may have omitted another important consideration. I was much like this fellow. Fortunately, a friend suggested to my wife that she waste no time and have me checked at the local clinic.

August 17, 2007 | By DR. PETER GOTT | Coffee Break

Dear Abby 8/3

DEAR ABBY: My husband recently got custody of his 16-year-old son, "Zack," from his first marriage. We have been going to therapy with Zack for some things that happened to him while he was with his mother, and telling him that if he's going to live with us he has to go by our rules.

August 17, 2007 | By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN | Coffee Break

Arab nations are reluctant to back Iraqi government despite their fears of U.S. withdrawal

AMMAN, Jordan - America's Arab allies fear a quick U.S. departure would plunge Iraq into chaos. But despite U.S. appeals for help this week, the Arabs are reluctant to boost support for Iraq's Shiite-led government, fearing it would increase the influence of their regional rival, Iran.

August 17, 2007 | By ROBERT H. REID Associated Press Writer | Nation

Fisher-Price to recall almost a million toys worldwide because of lead in paint

WASHINGTON - Toy-maker Fisher-Price is recalling 83 types of toys - including the popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters - because their paint contains excessive amounts of lead.

August 17, 2007 | By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and NATASHA T. METZLER Associated Press Writers | Nation

Congress embraces disclosure of earmarks and lobbyists’ fundraising

WASHINGTON - The Senate voted Thursday to make lawmakers disclose more about their efforts to fund pet projects and raise money from lobbyists, a move some called the biggest advance in congressional ethics in decades.

August 17, 2007 | By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press Writer | Nation

Russian mini-sub plants flag on Arctic Ocean seabed, returns dive under North Pole ice

MOSCOW - Two deep-diving Russian mini-submarines descended more than 2 1/2 miles under North Pole ice to stake a flag on the ocean floor Thursday, part of a quest to bolster Russian claims to much of the Arctic's oil-and-mineral wealth.

August 17, 2007 | By DOUGLAS BIRCH Associated Press Writer | Nation

Astrograph 8/2

If you play your opportunities right, the year ahead could be one of your more fortunate periods both materially and personally. Remain optimistic through thick and thin, and you'll capitalize on Dame Fortune's offerings.

August 16, 2007 | By BERNICE BEDE OSOL | Coffee Break

Ask Dr. Gott 8/2

DEAR DR. GOTT: Perhaps you would address a problem I have: nasal polyps. They are so severe that the polyps block off my nasal passages completely and have to be removed surgically with a high-speed cutting tool with suction. This has been going on for about six years, and removal must be done as often as every six to 15 months. There doesn't appear to be any cure, just cutting them out when they become too large and block my breathing. I have had allergy testing done and nothing major showed up. I hope you know more about this ...

August 16, 2007 | By DR. PETER GOTT | Coffee Break

Dear Abby 8/2

DEAR ABBY: I am a 79-years-young woman living in my own home with my 84-year-old husband, "Jack." Jack was an avid gardener who enjoyed tending our large yard full of roses, fruit trees, and a variety of flowers and vegetables. During the past year, however, Jack's health has deteriorated and he can no longer do much around our home.

August 16, 2007 | By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN | Coffee Break

Iraq’s largest Sunni Arab bloc withdraws from government; Baghdad bombings kill 70

BAGHDAD - Iraq's largest Sunni Arab political bloc announced its withdrawal from the government Wednesday, undermining efforts to seek reconciliation among the country's rival factions, and three bombings in Baghdad killed at least 70 people.

August 16, 2007 | By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SINAN SALAHEDDIN Associated Press Writers | Nation

Fear of greater risk driving investors more than actual risk, as credit markets weaken

NEW YORK (AP) - The widening fallout in the U.S. mortgage industry has reminded investors of a risk they had forgotten: the fear of risk itself.

August 16, 2007 | By DAN SEYMOUR Associated Press Writer | Nation

After 6 years, experimental electrodes let brain-injured man speak, eat again, report says

NEW YORK - He was beaten and left for dead one night in a robbery while walking home in 1999. His skull was crushed and his brain severely damaged. The doctor said if he pulled through at all, he'd be a vegetable for the rest of his life.

August 16, 2007 | By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer | Nation

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February 19 - Mrs. Bertha Rose Watkins Carr passed peacefully away Monday, February 17, 2014.

Mrs. Bertha Rose Watkins Carr

February 18, 2014 | | Obituaries

Panthers fall just short

SOPERTON - The Portal Panthers' reign atop Region 3-A came to an end after nearly three years Tuesday night as Treutlen claimed a 68-62 victory in the region's tournament championship game.

February 18, 2014 | By MIKE ANTHONY manthony@statesboroherald.com | Prep Sports 360

Calvary tops Claxton in region title game

SOPERTON - The Claxton girls erased an eight-point deficit in a thrilling semifinal win Monday night, but couldn't make lightning strike twice.

February 18, 2014 | By MIKE ANTHONY manthony@statesboroherald.com | Prep Sports 360

Former GSU CB Laron Scott signs with CFL Montreal

MONTREAL – Georgia Southern cornerback Laron Scott signed a three-year deal to play for the Montreal Alouettes. Scott, who was with the New York Giants organization for the majority of the 2013 season, signed on Tuesday with the Canadian Football League team. He becomes the fourth Eagle to play in the CFL.

February 18, 2014 | From staff reports | Georgia Southern

Local Roundup: BA falls to John Milledge in tourney

MARTINEZ - John Milledge Academy had a surge of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and held off Bulloch Academy 68-63 on Tuesday in the first round of the GISA Region 4-AAA tournament at Augusta Prep.

February 18, 2014 | From staff reports | Prep Sports 360

Eagles welcome Tech for home opener at J.I. Clements

Georgia Southern usually has a good turnout on opening weekend.

February 18, 2014 | By MATT YOGUS myogus@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Outdoor Life: Pond management for improved fishing

There are hundreds of small ponds in the Southeast Georgia area and thousands more around the state. Those waters account for nearly half of the recreational fishing done in Georgia and of course serve multiple purposes in many cases. Water for livestock and crop irrigation are the two most frequent uses of farm ponds other than for fishing.

February 18, 2014 | By ALVIN RICHARDSON dar8589@bellsouth.net | Sports

Olympic day of politics and power on the slopes

SOCHI, Russia - The politics got a little hotter. The slopes got a lot slushier.

February 18, 2014 | By FRED LIEF AP Sports Writer | Sports

Marino, Sharpe out, Gonzalez in on CBS pregame

NEW YORK - Goodbye, Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe. Hello, Tony Gonzalez.

February 18, 2014 | By RICK FREEMAN AP Sports Writer | Sports

QB backs bid to form college athletes union

CHICAGO - Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter testified Tuesday that he was essentially paid to play via his scholarship as the National Labor Relations Board opened a closely watched hearing on a bid to form what would be the first union for college athletes in U.S. history.

February 18, 2014 | By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press | Sports

Bond denied for former GSU player

Georgia Southern fullback Dominique Shawn Swope has been arrested and charged with aggravated battery, Statesboro police announced Tuesday morning.

February 18, 2014 | By JASON WERMERS and MATT YOGUS jwermers@statesboroherald.com and myogus@statesboroherald.com | Local

R.C. Webb remembered for iconic Nic Nac restaurant

This week as friends think back on the life of R.C. Webb, many are calling up memories of the Nic Nac Grill.

February 18, 2014 | By AL HACKLE ahackle@statesboroherald.com | Local

Police Report 2-19-14 - The deputy responding to burglary found a man holding television sets.

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/

February 18, 2014 | | Police Report

February 18 - Don G. Aaron Sr., age 65, of Sylvania, Georgia, died Saturday, February 15, 2014, at M

Don G. Aaron Sr.

February 17, 2014 | | Obituaries

First pitch has arrived for Statesboro, SEB, Portal

Winter weather brought most of Bulloch County to a standstill last week.

February 17, 2014 | By MIKE ANTHONY manthony@statesboroherald.com | Prep Sports 360

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