NJ Police Dog Escapes During Weekend Storms
Authorities in Atlantic County are searching for a police dog whoescaped during Saturday's wild weather. The Atlantic CountySheriff's Office said a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named Dillingerescaped from his outdoor kennel in Egg Harbor Township over the weekend.
Charges In Upper Merion Slaying, Injury To Officer
A man has been arrested and charged with the slaying of his neighbor andinjuries to a Philadelphia Police officer following a burglary andpursuit last week.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Award Winners
The 240th St. Patrick's Day Parade, the second oldest parade in thecountry, was held Sunday, March 14th in Philadelphia. The Parade will berebroadcast on both stations on St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March17th, 9a.m. to 12 noon on CBS 3, and again on The CW Philly from 2 p.m.to 5 p.m. The parade is also available for 30 days on Comcast On-Demandstarting Thursday March 18, 2010. To access, select the Comcast OnDemand menu, then "Get Local" section. From there choose "St. Patty'sParade."
Obama: 'We Need Courage' On Health Care Reform
President Barack Obama is delivering a new appeal to Congress on health care -- "we need courage." Addressing a crowd in Ohio on Monday, Obama was briefly interrupted by a woman who shouted, "We need courage." He quickly adopted the line and repeated it. Obama had used his speech to try to reassure seniors that his health care plan will make Medicare stronger.
Storm Continues To Destroy Northeast Power Lines
A torrential rainstorm that brought heavy winds to the Northeast,downing trees, flooding roadways and knocking out power, continued topour rain on New England on Monday. At least nine people diedin storm-related accidents, and nearly half a million people werewithout electricity in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York andConnecticut at the peak of the storm.
U.S. Urges Israel To Stop Building Project
The U.S. is pressing Israel to scrap a contentious east Jerusalembuilding project whose approval has touched off the most seriousdiplomatic feud with Washington in years, American and Israeli officialssaid Monday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,however, gave no indication he intended to cancel construction of the1,600 housing units, despite condemnation from a string of U.S.officials.
Feds Can't Duplicate Runaway Prius Incident
The federal government said Monday it cannot explain a reported incident of sudden, high-speed acceleration in a Toyota Prius on a San Diego, Calif., freeway last week.
Stocks Drop On U.S. Credit Rating Concerns
Concerns about China's economy and a warning about the U.S. creditrating hit stocks. Credit ratings agency Moody's said Monday thatdebt loads are stretched in the U.S. and Britain. The countries carrythe top "AAA" rating. And a drop in the rating would make it moreexpensive for the government to borrow money.
David Beckham In Finland For Achilles' Surgery
David Beckham arrived in Finland on Monday for surgery on his torn leftAchilles' tendon, an injury that will keep him out of the World Cup. Beckham left a private jet on crutches at Turku and was whisked awayin an SUV. Surgery is set for later Monday or Tuesday. "I amupset but (want) to thank everyone for their messages of support,"Beckham said in a statement posted on his personal Web site before hisarrival. "I hope to make a swift and full recovery."
Crunch Time For Health Reform: What Might Happen
If all goes according to plan, the Democrats could have a health care bill ready to send to President Obama by the end of the week. It's impossible to say, of course, whether all will go according to plan, or whether Democrats are even entirely sure what the plan is yet. There are three paths the Democrats' comprehensive legislation could take this week. Here is a look at those three possibilities, starting with the most ideal scenario for Democrats.
Rielle Hunter Speaks Out About Edwards Affair
John Edwards's mistress Rielle Hunter said in an interview released Monday they are still in love, even if their relationship turned into something "different" around the time he acknowledged the affair in 2008.
Frenchwoman Blamed For Killing 6 Of Her Infants
A 38-year-old woman acknowledged Monday killing six of her newborns, whose corpses were found in plastic bags in her basement, at the opening of a chilling trial in northwest France. Celine Lesage faces life in prison if convicted by the jury in the courthouse in Valognes, near the Atlantic coast, on charges of aggravated homicide.
Continental Airlines To Charge For Food
Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale program that mirrors what other carriers are already doing. A spokesman says the airline, based in Houston, expects a $35 million annual benefit, from cost savings and added revenue. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and US Airways are among carriers that already charge for food on flights.
