News 2008-05-16 Andanh.com

GOP senators defy Bush on farm bill Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
WASHINGTON - President Bush's calls for fiscal responsibility received scant notice this week on Capitol Hill. Fellow Republicans had something bigger on their minds - high prices for groceries and gasoline in an election year that is looking increasingly bleak for their party.

Permanent disaster aid a key to bill Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
North Dakota government and agriculture officials agree that the farm bill passed Thursday should benefit farmers across the state, especially through the implementation of a $3.8 billion permanent disaster aid fund.

Eagle project put on hold Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
It appears the United Tribes Technical College's annual public sculpture project won't be completed this year after the Bismarck Park Board tabled the issue at Thursday's meeting.

BSC student trains in Kenya Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
Kenya reminded one woman of North Dakota, except for the mountains and the wildlife.

Refinery challenges outlined Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
The state needs more pipelines before considering building a new oil-to-gasoline refinery, says Mark Makelky with the Pipeline Authority.

Fantasy bull riding on Saturday Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
At the third annual Chance Sauers Memorial Bull Riding event on Saturday, they've added fantasy bull riding.

Board hits a speed bump Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
The process to build an aquatic-wellness center in Bismarck hit a speed bump at Thursday's park board meeting, which could increase the price of the $8.7 million project if it isn't resolved in a timely manner.

Judge refuses to stop pipeline Fri, 16 May 2008 05:24:28 -0500
A judge has refused to halt construction of a crude-oil pipeline that developers want to build in eastern North Dakota, saying state regulators considered adequate safety precautions in approving its route.

Flight attendant accused of setting fire on airplane Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
FARGO - A 19-year-old flight attendant angry at having to work a route set a fire in an airplane bathroom, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing, authorities say.

South Dakota judge favors eminent domain Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota judge says it's necessary for TransCanada Corp. to use eminent domain in disputes over access to land it needs for an oil pipeline through Marshall and Day counties.

Fares reduced for Jamestown flights Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
JAMESTOWN (AP) - Northwest Airlines has agreed to reduce fares to and from Jamestown, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., and airport officials say.

Employees of Fargo company safe Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
FARGO (AP) - An official of call center provider SEI says all 28 employees of the company's office in Chengdu, China, escaped injury from the earthquake that struck the country earlier this week.

Court says farmer payments legal Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
North Dakota's Supreme Court says state wheat tax payments to two lobbying groups are legal.

N.D. wind farm planning expansion Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
NEKOMA (AP) - At full capacity, the 159-megawatt wind farm near here is capable of powering about 39,750 homes. By the end of the year, it will expand to power another 10,000 homes.

Border wind project planned Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
ROLLA (AP) - Rolette County officials say a Winnipeg company is planning a wind project that could have as many as 90 turbines.

Head of research center focusing on hydrogen Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - The director of the University of North Dakota's Energy and Environmental Research Center says he's already working to expand a hydrogen research project to be dedicated this fall.

Saints, Demons play to 0-0 tie Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
For 80 minutes the Bismarck Demons shut out West Region leader St. Mary's on Thursday night, playing the Saints to a scoreless draw.

Demons, Saints' Welk take top honors at Mandan Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
The Bismarck High boys golf team just seems to keep piling up championship hardware.

Williston falls to BHS, tops St. Mary's in odd twin bill Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
Underdog. That was Bismarck pitcher Tyler Peterson's predicament as he took the mound against Williston on Thursday.

Bobcats sign five players Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
After two straight seasons of missing the playoffs, the Bismarck Bobcats have signed a crop of tenders with one thing in common - winning.

Morning leadoff Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
Trivia answer From 1D: The Cleveland Indians and the Philadelphia Athletics met on May 16, 1939 at Philadelphia's Shibe Park in the league's first night game. Cleveland won the game 8-3 in 10 innings.

Area sports Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:55 -0500
GIRLS TENNIS WEST REGION tournament MINOT The Century Patriots are storming through the West Region tournament.

China rescuers seek survivors in hard-hit town Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:12 -0500
BEICHUAN, China - Piles of broken concrete rise seven stories high, and a few buildings stand askew, knocked at odd angles. People cry out the names of missing relatives and rescue workers shout, "Is anyone there? Is anyone there?"

China's 1-child policy causes extra pain Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:13 -0500
WUFU, China - After their daughter was born, Bi Kaiwei and his wife, Meilin, decided to adhere to China's one-child policy and its slogan, "Have fewer kids, live better lives."

Survival of quake victims depends on many factors Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:08 -0500
NEW YORK - A nurse survived eight days in the wreckage of a Turkish hospital destroyed by an earthquake in 1992. A newborn was rescued after more than a week in the rubble of Mexico City's 1985 quake. Now, in China, rescuers are pulling out victims days after they were buried by a powerful earthquake.

Aftershock rattles China quake zone Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:08 -0500
YINGXIU, China - A powerful aftershock knocked out roads and communications in some of the most quake-ravaged parts of central China on Friday, as emergency crews rescued more than 30 people who had survived up to 100 improbable hours trapped in the ruins.

Bush fails to win Saudi help on gas prices Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:09 -0500
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - President Bush failed to win the help he sought from Saudi Arabia to relieve skyrocketing American gas prices Friday, a setback for the former Texas oilman who took office predicting he would jawbone oil-producing nations to help the U.S.

Myanmar's junta confines foreigners to Yangon Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:24 -0500
YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's military rulers have thrown a tightening ring of security around Yangon, blocking aid workers, foreign diplomats and journalists from reaching cyclone-battered regions where millions need food and medicine.

Zimbabwe's presidential showdown set for June 27 Fri, 16 May 2008 14:45:15 -0500
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Seven weeks after the presidential election, Zimbabwe finally set a runoff date Friday, saying longtime President Robert Mugabe and rival Morgan Tsvangirai will face off in a June 27 ballot that the opposition fears will be skewed by thuggery and fraud.

Iran protests after 3 diplomats wounded in Iraq Fri, 16 May 2008 14:45:16 -0500
BAGHDAD - Iran angrily blamed the United States on Friday after at least three of its diplomats were wounded in a Baghdad shooting, saying the Americans are encouraging attacks on Iranians in Iraq.

Death toll from Myanmar cyclone nearly doubles Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:17 -0500
YANGON, Myanmar - The official death toll nearly doubled to 78,000 from Myanmar's killer cyclone as heavy rains on Friday lashed much of the area stricken two weeks ago, further hampering relief efforts.

Lebanese government, opposition head for talks Fri, 16 May 2008 14:45:16 -0500
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Leaders of Lebanon's U.S.-backed government and the Hezbollah-led opposition went to Qatar Friday for the highest-level talks since the country's political crisis began 18 months ago.

3.1-magnitude quake reported in Coffeeville, Ala. Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:14 -0500
COFFEEVILLE, Ala. - The southwest Alabama town of Coffeeville has been shaken by a small earthquake.

Texas: Immigration checks, hurricanes don't mix Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:26 -0500
McALLEN, Texas - Federal border agents say they will search for illegal immigrants at inland Texas checkpoints even during a hurricane evacuation, a plan state and local officials say could lead to disastrous delays and discourage some people from getting out.

Tribe seeks conciliation with SoCal deputies Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:14 -0500
SAN JACINTO, Calif. - The leader of a Southern California Indian tribe and a sheriff's department vowed Friday to work together to lower tensions after three people were killed on the reservation in gun battles with deputies.

AP IMPACT: Losing racehorses killed in Puerto Rico Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:15 -0500
CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico - For thoroughbreds in this U.S. Caribbean territory, being fast enough to win, place or show is a matter of life and death _ losers often don't even make it off the racetrack grounds alive.

Alabama sheriffs feed inmates on $1.75 a day Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:16 -0500
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Back in the day of chain gangs, Alabama passed a law that gave sheriffs $1.75 a day to feed each prisoner in their jails, and the sheriffs got to pocket anything that was left over. More than 80 years later, most Alabama counties still operate under this system, with the same $1.75-a-day allowance, and some sheriffs are actually making money on top of their salaries.

FBI: Ohio man wrote threats because ex left him Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:15 -0500
CLEVELAND - A man who wrote hundreds of hateful letters to black and mixed race men seen with white women apparently was motivated by a girlfriend who left him for a black man, the FBI said Friday.

Gay marriage opponents vow to fight Calif. ruling Fri, 16 May 2008 14:45:25 -0500
SAN FRANCISCO - Even as same-sex couples across California begin making plans to tie the knot, opponents are redoubling their efforts to make sure wedding bells never ring for gay couples in the nation's most populous state.

Stocks pare losses to finish mixed after oil spikes Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:04 -0500
NEW YORK - Wall Street capped a week of big gains with modest moves Friday as investors grappled with surging energy prices that overshadowed news of a surprise increase in home construction.

Oil sets record near $128; pump price at high, too Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:09 -0500
NEW YORK - As President Bush wrapped up a meeting with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday, the country's oil minister announced the desert kingdom had opened its taps and was pumping an additional 300,000 barrels of crude a day.

Treasury secretary says markets are calmer now Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:13 -0500
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that financial markets are "considerably calmer" now than they were two months ago. He predicted the economy will be rebounding by the second half of this year.

Surprise rebound in housing, outlook still shaky Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:04 -0500
WASHINGTON - Construction of new homes increased by the biggest percentage in more than two years in April, a rare spot of good news amid the worst downturn in housing in more than two decades.

GE confirms plans to exit appliance business Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:05 -0500
NEW HAVEN, Conn. _ General Electric Co. plans to sell or spin off the business that for a century has put appliances in American homes, a decision that could presage further asset sales, analysts said.

UN: World economy to grow by 1.8 percent in 2008 Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:09 -0500
UNITED NATIONS - The world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and is expected to grow only 1.8 percent in 2008, the United Nations said in its mid-year economic projections Thursday.

California winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi dead at 94 Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:05 -0500
BERKELEY, Calif. - Robert Mondavi, the pioneering vintner who helped put California wine country on the map, died at his Napa Valley home Friday. He was 94.

GM workers ratify local contract to end that strike Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:06 -0500
LANSING, Mich. - A striking United Auto Workers local at a key General Motors Corp. factory ratified a new contract with the company Friday afternoon and will resume production on Monday.

Macy's signs deal to put FAO Schwarz in its stores Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:10 -0500
CINCINNATI - FAO Schwarz will open toy stores in nearly 700 Macy's department stores over the next two years in a move that both stores hope will drive traffic in a tough economic environment.

Abercrombie profit edges up on sales increase Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:10 -0500
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Friday that its first-quarter earnings rose 3 percent from a year ago on stronger sales.

DeGeneres, de Rossi engaged after Calif. ruling Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:07 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Ellen DeGeneres and longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi are jumping at the chance to get married. DeGeneres announced their engagement during a Thursday taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," telling the studio audience the news that the California Supreme Court had struck down state laws against gay marriage.

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