News 2008-07-19 Andanh.com

N.D. prominent again in national rig count Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
A Houston-based company that has tracked U.S. oil drilling activity for more than half a century once again considers North Dakota one of the big players in the nation's energy industry.

Mental health interns coming to Standing Rock Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
FORT YATES - A new recruitment tool is available to the Indian Health Service in Standing Rock.

Racing Commission changes funding of prizes Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
Feeling pressure from the Legislature, the North Dakota Racing Commission decided Friday to change the source of some of the funding it uses to boost race prizes.

Mandan School Board has vacancy Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
A new job for Denis Montplaisir leaves an opening on the Mandan School Board.

Tribes react to sex offender registry requirement Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
A looming federal deadline that requires tribes to track and register sex offenders in their communities was both embraced and denounced by tribal leaders in a Senate hearing on Thursday.

Trap shooting competition is next weekend Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
Next weekend the Capital City Gun Club will host North Dakota's 112th State Trap Shoot, an event expected to draw 150 to 175 shooters from the Midwest and parts of Canada to Bismarck.

Teen accused of killing kitten Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
A 16-year-old Bismarck boy has been cited with cruelty to animals after allegedly killing a kitten for being on his bed.

Morton County Fair offers variety of events Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
The 48th Annual Morton County Fair will be held in New Salem July 31-Aug. 3.

Teens cited for burglary Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
Two teens have been cited with burglary after one of them was nabbed by Dakota Zoo Director Terry Lincoln.

Murder trial of Fargo teen moved to Bismarck Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
FARGO (AP) - Court officials say the trial of a teenager charged with killing his sister has been moved to Bismarck.

N.D. oil sets new records Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
North Dakota oil continues to set records. Bruce Hicks with the state oil and gas division says North Dakota set a monthly oil production record in May of 156,356 barrels per day. That was up nearly 4 percent over the record set in April.

North Dakota Insurance commissioner rejects Blues rate increase Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:46:33 -0500
Associated Press North Dakota's insurance commissioner says he rejected a 14.8 percent rate increase request from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota for individual policies because the Blues misled his department and failed to provide enough information.

U.S. oil and gas rig count rises by 6 this week Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States rose by six this week to 1,928.

Construction worker killed in Cass County Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
MAPLETON (AP) - A sport utility vehicle struck an asphalt paver and a construction worker walking alongside it, killing the worker on a Cass County road, the Highway Patrol says.

Volunteers aplenty at Dem convention; fewer at GOP Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
MINNEAPOLIS - One measure of the excitement being generated by the two presidential candidates might be the number of people lining up to volunteer at the national conventions.

Judge denies Grand Forks dentist appeal Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A judge has denied the appeal of a Grand Forks dentist whose license was suspended for six months for inappropriately touching female patients.

Louisiana ex-fugitive pleads guilty in MN murder Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
BUFFALO, Minn. (AP) - A Louisiana man who led authorities on a two-week search last summer before being captured in North Dakota has pleaded guilty in the death of a Minnesota woman.

N.D. Board of Higher Ed plans review of fees Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
The state Board of Higher Education president says it's time to take a look at policies on tuition and fees.

ND AAA spokesman says consumers help fuel prices Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:06:28 -0500
Consumers help fuel prices FARGO (AP) - Consumers are helping to push down fuel prices by cutting back, a spokesman for AAA North Dakota says.

How wrestlers grow: Getting ready for national championships Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:14 -0500
How wrestlers grow By STEVE THOMAS Bismarck Tribune Success, according to the old sports adage, breeds success.

Area Sports Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:14 -0500
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL POST 14 TOURNAMENT JAMESTOWN — Mandan picked up its first victory at the Post 14 Tournament, downing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, by the 10-run rule Friday.

Morning Leadoff Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:14 -0500
Trivia answer From 1D: On this date in 1909, Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball pulled off the first unassisted triple play in modern Major League Baseball history.

AUTO RACING: Joern lucky enough to win Hobby Stocks Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:15 -0500
By MICHAEL WEBER Bismarck Tribune Skill and a fast car aren’t all it takes to win races.

Obama backs support in meeting with Afghan leaders Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:45:08 -0500
KABUL, Afghanistan - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama met Saturday with officials of a region of Afghanistan that has been a hotbed of Taliban and al-Qaida activity, offering his support for reconstruction and security there and throughout the country, an official said.

Iraqi refugees duped by smugglers promising Europe Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:45:11 -0500
ISTANBUL, Turkey - In the depths of despair, Suzan doused herself and her 14-year-old daughter with gasoline and prepared to set them both on fire.

Iraqi Sunni bloc rejoins government Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:45:08 -0500
BAGHDAD - Iraq's largest Sunni Arab political bloc returned to the government fold Saturday after calling off a nearly one-year boycott of the Shiite-dominated leadership _ another critical stride toward healing sectarian rifts.

Iran nuclear talks stall, even with US at table Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:06 -0500
GENEVA - A U.S. decision to bend policy and sit down with Iran at nuclear talks fizzled Saturday, with Iran stonewalling Washington and five other world powers on their call to freeze uranium enrichment.

Peace, not indictment, stirs Sudanese Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:07 -0500
KHARTOUM, Sudan - For years, Mohammed Ali has been hearing relatives and friends tell how government-backed militiamen torched villages in his native Darfur, raped women and shot fleeing civilians.

Dignitaries attend grand party for Mandela's 90th Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:45:08 -0500
QUNU, South Africa _ Songs, laughter, teasing and tender words marked Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration Saturday as presidents, village elders and African royalty joined him for a festive luncheon on his rural homestead.

Afghan violence kills 14, including NATO soldier Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:07 -0500
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Afghan troops clashed with Taliban insurgents attacking a supply convoy for NATO troops, killing nine militants, officials said Saturday. Roadside bombs killed a NATO soldier in a separate convoy and four policemen.

Pope apologizes for clergy sexual abuse Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:45:08 -0500
SYDNEY, Australia - Pope Benedict XVI apologized Saturday for the sexual abuse of children by Australia's Roman Catholic clergy, keeping up efforts begun in the United States to publicly atone for what he called evil acts by priests.

Scientist plies Asia seeking freshwater stingray Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:45:12 -0500
SAMUT SONGKRAM, Thailand - Rushing across a temple parking lot, British angler Rick Humphreys yells, "We've got a fish."

Hard life for Indian sculptor after train bombings Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:45:09 -0500
MUMBAI, India - That one time, hanging out the open door of the crowded train was lucky for Mahendra Pitale. Had he been sitting inside the train car, the 34-year-old sculptor almost certainly would have been killed when the bomb exploded.

As wars lengthen, toll on military families mounts Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:45:10 -0500
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Far from the combat zones, the strains and separations of no-end-in-sight wars are taking an ever-growing toll on military families despite the armed services' earnest efforts to help.

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms off Southeast coast Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:45:14 -0500
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Tropical Storm Cristobal churned off the Southeast seaboard after it formed Saturday, the first storm to threaten the U.S. this hurricane season, forecasters said.

Lawsuit exposes growing rift among King children Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:45:12 -0500
ATLANTA - For years, they were the picture of solidarity: the four children of Martin Luther King Jr. carrying on the legacy of the civil rights icon.

Library confrontation points up privacy dilemma Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:45:15 -0500
RANDOLPH, Vt. - Children's librarian Judith Flint was getting ready for the monthly book discussion group for 8- and 9-year-olds on "Love That Dog" when police showed up.

Dream of gas tax holiday faltered over job losses Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:45:11 -0500
WASHINGTON - The political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere.

Stunt pilot to join National Aviation Hall of Fame Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:45:15 -0500
DAYTON, Ohio - Stunt pilot Sean Tucker, who has thrilled air show audiences with daredevil moves in more than 1,000 performances, said he got his start by trying to face his flying fears.

Woman in W.Pa. baby mystery partially eviscerated Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:45:15 -0500
PITTSBURGH - An autopsy on a woman's body found in an apartment linked to a mystery newborn baby found that the woman was partially eviscerated and her uterus was cut open, authorities said Saturday.

Investigators arrive at site of crane collapse Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:45:17 -0500
HOUSTON - Hitting the ground with enough force to bounce a nearby worker off the ground, one of the nation's largest mobile cranes collapsed at a Houston oil refinery, killing four workers and injuring seven others.

Qantas flight leaves Los Angeles after bomb threat Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:45:18 -0500
LOS ANGELES - A Qantas jetliner has departed from Los Angeles for Australia after the airline and law enforcement authorities determined a bomb threat was a hoax.

Northcom chief: Homeland command is now grown up Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:45:12 -0500
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr. has four stars on his collars and 60 combat missions under his belt. But on a recent trip to a California airfield, he sprang from an SUV like a happy kid and charged toward a crowd of servicemen and women.

Tomato growers: Salmonella scare damages industry Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:45:04 -0500
RICHMOND, Va. - The 6,000 acres of tomatoes grown on Virginia's sea-swept Eastern Shore were never implicated in the national salmonella outbreak _ they were still on the vine weeks after people starting getting sick.

Bank stocks look cheap, but buyers remain cautious Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:04 -0500
NEW YORK - Merrill Lynch & Co. Chief Executive John Thain is making a pitch to Wall Street: Buy the brokerage's shares while they're still cheap. But investors don't seem ready to listen.

Venture capital investments hold steady in 2Q Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:04 -0500
SAN FRANCISCO - The pace of U.S. venture capital investments remained steady at $7.4 billion during the second quarter despite a wobbly stock market that has made it increasingly difficult for the financiers of new ideas to cash out of startups.

Oil prices tumble in biggest weekly drop ever Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:45:05 -0500
NEW YORK - The price of oil recorded its biggest weekly drop ever, and a gallon of gas finally pulled back from its record high. So is it time to declare the energy bubble popped?

Midnight stampede to 'The Dark Knight' sets record Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:45:06 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Nothing dark about Batman's first night at the box office.

Going small: A Smart driving experience Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:45:04 -0500
WASHINGTON - Sometimes, I guess, timing is everything. When DaimlerChrysler AG announced in 2006 that it planned to bring the Smart fortwo micro car to the United States after nearly a decade in Europe, gas prices had reached about $2.80 a gallon. Now, Americans are paying more than $4 a gallon at the pump, SUV sales are plummeting and consumers are hungry for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Chinese broker tried in insider trading Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:45:04 -0500
BEIJING - The former president of a major Chinese stock brokerage has gone on trial on insider-trading charges in connection with the company's 2006 stock market debut, a state news agency reported Saturday.

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