Suspect in teens deaths pleads insanity Sep 6, 2008
But he said his client has a behavior pattern of isolation back in the family home after his divorce that suggests he might have undiagnosed depression. District Attorney Brent DeBord did not immediately return a telephone message seeking comment. (MSNBC -- Crime)
'Uppity,' the explanation Sep 6, 2008
Hope the National Inquirer hold off until then - heard the other guy hurriedly had his divorce records sealed - how come ... Amazingly, our media protectors are more interested in the divorce papers of a man trying to protect his kid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Wholly evil" love rat who murdered wife after stabbing her 86 ... Sep 6, 2008
" The Lilburns' three children watched as their dad was jailed for life with a minimum term of 19 years. He sat in a wheelchair in the dock. Lilburn, 45, butchered Ann, who had nursed him through years of mental problems, in the early hours of July 29 last year. His cheating had left their marriage on the rocks. Ann had told him she wanted a divorce and her lawyers had sent him a letter telling him to get out of the family home. Lilburn had a furious row with Ann, 43, after coming home from a... (Glasgow Daily Record)
Love triumphs across the line Sep 6, 2008
When being true to yourself means you must divorce your soulmate, the law really can be an ass, writes Adele Horin ... Erica and Joan, two 67-year-old women with wicked senses of humour and strong religious faith, live together as soulmates, their enduring love perhaps shedding light on the bonds that really matter in an era of easy divorce, a concept alien to their thinking ... But divorce is exactly what the law demands of such couples before a transgender partner is allowed to change the sex... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hackett can do hat-trick: Perkins Sep 6, 2008
"The athletes will be able to go to Beijing and completely divorce themselves from what's happening in the outside world and just focus on what they want to do. And that's swim and win.". Even if Hackett touches in front on the last night in the pool, Perkins said Beijing is going to be remembered as the Michael Phelps show, with the US phenom chasing countryman Michael Spitz's haul of seven golds at a single games. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
U2 Album Postponed Until 2009 Sep 6, 2008
" U2 have been recording in the south of France and in Dublin and have 50 or 60 tracks. They also recorded in a studio in Morocco that opens to the sky, and Bono says one track picked up the sound of a nest full of swallows. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] More Stories Post Your Comments First Name: Location: Enter Comments: characters left Email (optional): Email will not be displayed on site. For station contact purpose only. CBSNews.com Entertainment News Britney Spears may not sing at... (KWTX.com, TX)
Clint Black Performs On TV Special Saluting Troops Sep 6, 2008
" Black taped his performance on the beach at Camp Pendleton. He sings the Eagles' "Desperado" in the special. Whenever I sing 'Desperado' I'm often thinking about the cowboy that the song portrays and I think about our troops out there somewhat as cowboys, he said. Other performers taking part in the special include Toby Keith, Joe Nichols, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson and Janet Jackson. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] More Stories Post Your Comments First Name: Location: Enter... (KWTX.com, TX)
Scorched Hendrix Guitar Sells For Nearly $500,000 Sep 6, 2008
Divorce papers reveal dispute over Hulk Hogan's net worth. Robert Giroux, publishing giant, dies at 94. (KWTX.com, TX)
You and the Law Sep 6, 2008
Barbara and I divorced when our son, Ryan, was four ... While the money issues of a divorce can be permanently resolved, custody and visitation are always subject to modification if conditions "significantly change." We refer to this as Continuing Jurisdiction of the Court ... In the early years of my law practice, I virtually lived in Divorce Court, where it was common to see Round One, Round Two, Three, Four, in repeated efforts to win back custody or change visitation based on claims of a... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 4) Sep 6, 2008
McCain refuses to talk about the divorce, hypocritically calling it ancient history. Using McCain s own criteria, his POW years are pre-ancient history and therefore equally irrelevant. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Subpoenas Due In Palin Trooper Pro00004000be Sep 6, 2008
In July, a state oversight committee approved $100,000 for an investigation into whether Palin fired public safety commissioner Walt Monegan because he would not dismiss a trooper, Mike Wooten, who went through a messy divorce with her sister before Palin's election as governor ... Wooten divorced Palin's sister and served a five-day suspension after the Palins filed a complaint against him for threatening Palin's father. (CBS News -- US)
Post-convention, Palin a popular draw at rallies Sep 6, 2008
Meanwhile, the Alaska Legislature is speeding its probe into whether Palin abused her power as governor by firing the state public safety commissioner, who had refused to fire a state trooper who had gone through a messy divorce and custody battle with Palin's sister. But the results might be incomplete: Seven witnesses won't give depositions, said the senator overseeing the probe. (Newsday)
New low for US market Sep 6, 2008
A drop in income, whether through a lost job, divorce, death of a spouse, or health problems, is the main reason people fall behind on mortgages and lose their homes. But mortgage defaults and foreclosures in many areas, especially California and Florida, can also be blamed on egregious lending practices and rampant speculation by home builders and small investors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Now, the bad news on teenage marriage Sep 6, 2008
CDC: 48 percent of those who marry before 18 are likely to divorce within 10 years ... Studies show that today teenage marriages are two to three times more likely to end in divorce than are marriages between people 25 years of age and older ... The most comprehensive study on marriage and age that sociologists cite was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2001, from 1995 data, and it found that 48 percent of those who marry before 18 are likely to divorce within 10... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Subpoenas Coming in Palin Probe Sep 6, 2008
In July, a state oversight committee approved $100,000 for an investigation into whether Palin fired public safety commissioner Walt Monegan because he would not dismiss a trooper, Mike Wooten, who went through a messy divorce with her sister before Palin's election as governor ... Wooten divorced Palin's sister and served a five day suspension after the Palins filed a complaint against him for threatening Palin's father. (Time.com)
Palin 'Troopergate' Subpoenas Forthcoming Sep 6, 2008
In July, a state oversight committee approved $100,000 for an investigation into whether Paylin fired public safety commissioner Walt Monegan because he would not dismiss a trooper who went through a messy divorce with her sister before Palin ran for governor. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Depressed truckies urged to beat the highway blues Sep 5, 2008
"We've probably got the highest divorce rate - I've been divorced, been married three times.". It is estimated 17 per cent of truckies suffer some form of depression, stress or anxiety in any given month. (ABC Regional Online)
Spain takes step to amend restrictive law on abortion Sep 5, 2008
When Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero came to power in 2004, he embarked on an ambitious program of social change that eventually saw Spain legalize gay marriage and enact fast-track divorce proceedings. Along the way, he infuriated the church and the conservative opposition. (Boston Globe)
Passenger's body left in ditch after accident (2420) Sep 5, 2008
mommyof2 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:02 PM:" He wanted to stop... hell, we were on our way to a divorce last year because of it, but he finally understands what it was doing to me and our two small children. I'll tell you another thing... he had to complete 50 hours of SATOP... half of it was an absolutel JOKE!!! He enjoyed his Monday/Tuesday meetings because they talked about alcohol, but on Wednesday/Thursday meetings, all they did was "chat". I mean, he's there to get help... give it to him!! ".... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Calm a child's fear of school with key tips Sep 5, 2008
Your child s teachers should be informed of any physical issues such as food or medicine allergies or a recent change in the family structure such as death or divorce. These situations can greatly impact your child and teachers in the know will be better prepared to deal with any situations that arise while you are away. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obama-backer Annette Bening pillories Palin... Sep 5, 2008
" Are we to be impressed by that statement?? Sarah Palin is the GOVERNOR of ALASKA, the LARGEST state in the union and the 6TH WEALTHIEST with a HUGE infrastructure. It is LARGER than ALL BUT 18 SOVEREIGN COUNTRIES. Like all other U.S. states, Alaska is governed as a republic, with three branches of government: an EXECUTIVE branch consisting of the GOVERNOR of Alaska and the other independently elected constitutional officers. Sarah Palin also chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation... (The Drudge Report)
Troopers' union angry about Palin accusations Sep 5, 2008
Wooten went through a bitter divorce and has had custody battles with Palin's sister. Palin has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing and has said Wooten constituted a legitimate threat to her family. (Juneau Empire)
Causes and Treatments of Snoring Sep 5, 2008
Prods, kicks, and punches from your partner, the threat of divorce and complaints from the neighbours are all common. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. (Suite101.com)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Sep 5, 2008
5 percent of older women were divorced ... Higher divorce rates ... Rising rates of divorce are changing senior lifestyles. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
Insider: Gubernatorial race begins Sep 5, 2008
Richardson has gone through a high-profile divorce and had very public disputes with Gov. Sonny Perdue and Cagle. Richardson said Thursday that he won t change who he is: I will not play along just to get along. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
That Palin's a fighter Sep 5, 2008
She fired an individual in law enforcement here because she didn t like how he treated one of her relatives during a divorce. The man s performance and ability weren t considered; it was a totally personal firing and is currently under investigation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Republican National Convention shows its true colors Sep 5, 2008
" Ken was too polite to mention that McCain's military service was savaged during the Republican primaries in 2000 by the same cynical establishment currently elevating his life to mythic status in St. Paul. The hypocrisy is breathtaking. Thanks for the suggestion, Ken. Oakland resident Karen Waggoner was so impressed by Sarah Palin's nomination that she wondered what other ordinary folks might occupy key posts in a McCain administration. The following are a few names she hears are being vetted... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Where they are now: Soviet Jewry series Sep 5, 2008
Seven years ago, Zborovksy filed for divorce. She went through a bitter two-year, 30,000 legal battle because her husband fought for child custody. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Forecast: Saints 2008 Preview Sep 5, 2008
The Brett Favre-Packers divorce will leave them both wishing they had worked things out. Saints fans will walk out of the Dome thinking, The Saints are 8-3 and having the NFC s best offense rocks. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Hardinge Inc. Sep 5, 2008
We specialize in Hawaii legal matters: family, divorce, bankruptcy, business, criminal, employment, discrimination, personal injury and civil litigation. scotbrower. (Primezone Releases)
‘Bling bandit’ caught after holdup of St. Albans bank Sep 5, 2008
According to published reports, Kelson had recently been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer after going through a bitter divorce ... According to press reports, his shocked friends think that Kelson s medical diagnosis, linked with his divorce and having served in Vietnam may have pushed him over the edge. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Just who is this Gov. Sarah Palin? Sep 5, 2008
Trooper Mike Wooten went through a messy divorce from Palin's sister. The governor denied orchestrating the dozens of telephone calls made by her husband and members of her administration to Wooten's bosses. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
A Kissing Gene Sep 5, 2008
They asked whether either partner had spoken with a close friend about divorce or separation and about marital crisis. Link: Similar effects on the bonding of pairs, involving a similar gene, have been extensively studied in voles (rather cuter rodents than most). (Slate)
JEFF EDESTEIN COLUMN: More football through wife manipulation Sep 5, 2008
Let's get to today's topic, which is How To Make Sure You Can Watch As Many NFL Games As Humanly Possible Without Having To Hire a Divorce Lawyer. It's not hard, guys, especially if you follow the plan I'm going to lay out. (The Trentonian, NJ)
State Probing Troopergate Sep 4, 2008
Palin allegedly demanded that Wooten be fired from his job while Wooten was in the midst of a bitter divorce with her sister. The results of the investigation will be released a few days before the November election. (CBS News)
Oh Baby! The Spears-Palin Connection Sep 4, 2008
Does the prenuptual agreement stipulate what, if anything, Levi will get in the divorce ... Does the prenuptual agreement stipulate what, if anything, Levi will get in the divorce. (Washington Post)
OUT THERE: 'Biggest Waste of Space Ever' Sep 4, 2008
"As storage product specialists we try to minimize the floor space wasted by businesses across the UK but there's not a lot we can do about the England team or Gordon Brown,'' a BiGDUG spokesman said. Read more: Cat Survives 70-Mile Journey A cat survived a 2 1/2-hour trip on a spare tire under her owner's truck. Gil Smith recently drove from his Gilbert home 70 miles away for a business meeting in Kearny. When he got out of the truck, he heard a cat in distress and realized it was his. Smith... (Fox News)
'Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups’: Finding The Road To Recovery Sep 4, 2008
The national recovery program, which is based on Biblical principals, seeks to provide spiritual counseling for all kinds of addictions, from drug and alcohol abuse to overspending, divorce and gambling. Celebrate Recovery will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday at All Seasons (4160 Hwy. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Palin offers details about state investigation into Monegan firing Sep 4, 2008
Palin is accused of firing Walt Monegan for failing to dismiss a trooper who went through a divorce with Palin's sister before she was governor. In 2005, before Palin ran for office, the Palin family accused trooper Mike Wooten of drinking beer in his patrol car, illegally shooting a moose and firing a Taser at his 11-year-old stepson. (Juneau Empire)
Factors that Contribute to Separati... Sep 4, 2008
Changes in the family such as, birth of a sibling, divorce, death or illness. Change in caregiver or routine at day care. (Suite101.com)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Sep 4, 2008
The subject of their stories: a possible divorce, brought about by Katie's frustrations with Scientology. While Cruise should be worrying about what's left of his career, instead he seems to be digging his heels in deeper when it comes to his religious devotion. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday schedule Sep 4, 2008
"A Thousand Years of Good Prayers": A Chinese widower comes to America to help his daughter through her divorce. "Towelhead": An Arab-American girl (Summer Bishil) copes with love, sex and acceptance amid the Gulf War. (Carroll County Times)
'Margaritaville' comes to Nissan Sep 4, 2008
English was succeeding in the Christian Music industry 12 years ago when divorce and drug addiction halted his career. He has since recovered and shares his story at concerts. (Carroll County Times)
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: The vetting of Palin: Ignored or missed? Sep 4, 2008
Palin is alleged to have fired the commissioner after he refused to fire her then brother-in-law, a state police officer who was embroiled in a nasty divorce with her sister. Palin's razor-thin resume combined with the troubling details emerging about her record raise serious questions about her readiness for prime time. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 3, 2008 Sep 4, 2008
Could be Frank Davis, could be Carl Davidson, definiately Bill "I'm still an unrepentant terrorist against my own country" Ayers, I think we need to know how many sermons did Barack sit through in wrong Rev. Wright's church and if he left when offended, and I think we need to know whether he was involved in getting sealed divorce custody records made public, to beat his 2004 senate opponent. I think knowing those things, provides useful information about Barack's charactor and judgement. (North County Times)
Judge hands down stacked sentence to convicted killer for drug possession Sep 4, 2008
not in the wind wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:40 PM:" I hope you call the police when you see meth deals going down? That is a very scary drug, and I know many of teens are on it these days. I would suggest however, a few things that contrribute to anti-social and self-destructive behaviors. And no matter what society wants to hear it starts with parenting, and teaching self worth, and responsibility as very young children. If a child sees Family Violence, Divorce, Abuse, neglect, and a young child is... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Council on Aging: August 2008 schedule Sep 4, 2008
With TriCAP Pro Bono Legal Project attorney Jayna Stafford, for advice on SSI or SSDI matters, debt problems or divorce issues on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. 12 noon. Call for an appointment: 781-396-6010. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Poverty, not sex ed, key factor in teen pregnancy Sep 4, 2008
But we also know that so-called "shotgun" marriages - that is, unions forged in response to a pregnancy - are heavily prone to divorce. That's one reason why divorce rates are so much higher in so-called red states, where young people are more likely to marry after conceiving a child. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Forum: Palin is political, not practical, pick for vice president Sep 4, 2008
First the country became privy to the nasty aspects of Palin's sister's divorce and custody battle as a result of a state investigation into whether Palin abused her power in an effort to get her former brother-in-law fired from his job as a state trooper. Then came word that the governor's 17-year-old daughter is pregnant. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Palin seeks review of Monegan firing case Sep 4, 2008
-- Monegan never told the governor or Todd Palin that Wooten had been disciplined over complaints brought by the family that included tasering his stepson, illegally shooting a moose and telling others that Heath would "eat a f***ing lead bullet" if he helped his daughter get an attorney for the divorce. Wooten ultimately was suspended for five days by troopers but the family says they only learned that when the conflict spilled into public after Monegan's firing. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 4) Sep 4, 2008
McCain refuses to talk about the divorce, hypocritically calling it ancient history. Using McCain s own criteria, his POW years are pre-ancient history and therefore equally irrelevant. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Armed and highly dangerous Sep 4, 2008
Her husband's drink-driving charge at 22 has emerged; so too has the investigation into whether she intervened to have her former brother-in-law sacked as a state trooper during a messy divorce from her sister. Then there has been the furious debate on whether it is appropriate for a mother of five, the youngest being four months old and a Down syndrome baby, to take on the job of vice-president. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Politics: About That Trooper Sep 4, 2008
He has been married and divorced four times ... His behavior leading up to the divorce led Palin's and McCann's father, Chuck Heath, to file a formal complaint about him to the state police. (Investors Business Daily)
I Was a Teenage Mother Sep 4, 2008
And people who marry under the age of 18 have the country's divorce rate, with about 60 percent of the marriages ending within 15 years. That said, the statistics leave plenty of room for delightful exceptions such as yours. (Slate)
Gene associated with pair-bonding in animals has similar effects in human males Sep 4, 2008
They also report that men who carried two copies of allele 334 were more than twice as likely to report serious marital or relationship problems, such as facing threat of divorce, as men who had did not carry it. These men also were almost twice as likely to be unmarried as men with no copies, despite having a long-term relationship with their mate. (EurekAlert!)
The Ax Falls: Another Firing Flap for VP Pick Sep 4, 2008
At issue is whether Palin fired the public safety commissioner because he refused to fire a state trooper who was the Governor's brother-in-law and going through an ugly divorce with the Governor's sister. 1. (ABC News)
Palin Aide Refuses Troopergate Deposition Sep 4, 2008
Bailey was caught on tape questioning an Alaska State Trooper official why an officer who went through a bitter divorce with Palin's sister was still employed. The legislature had hoped to complete its investigation before the November election. (Newsmax)
Depressed truckies urged to beat the highway blues Sep 3, 2008
"We've probably got the highest divorce rate - I've been divorced, been married three times.". It is estimated 17 per cent of truckies suffer some form of depression, stress or anxiety in any given month. (ABC Online)
Palin reports throw curve to campaign Sep 3, 2008
The case is already the subject of an investigation authorized by the Alaska Legislature examining whether Palin pushed the firing because the commissioner declined to fire a trooper who was going through a contentious divorce with Palin's sister. The campaign yesterday said it investigated the matter and is convinced Palin did nothing wrong. (Boston Globe)
Clay Sonny Akin, 72 (2) Sep 3, 2008
After hospitalization and divorce, Clay returned to Durant to live with his parents, C.U. (Bus) Akin and Thelma Perkinson Akin, both now deceased. Clay spent his last years at Oakridge Nursing Home where he found friends and care. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Study: Fear of Commitment May Be in a Man's Genes Sep 3, 2008
In addition to the gene study, the men and their mates, who had been together at least five years, answered questions about their relationship, including whether they had ever considered a divorce and how often they kissed their spouses. Looking at a gene that controls a brain receptor of the hormone vasopressin, researchers found that some men who had a gene variation, called allele 334, bonded less with their mates and had more relationship conflict, according to the report. (Fox News)
'Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups’: Finding The Road To Recovery Sep 3, 2008
The national recovery program, which is based on Biblical principals, seeks to provide spiritual counseling for all kinds of addictions, from drug and alcohol abuse to overspending, divorce and gambling. Celebrate Recovery will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday at All Seasons (4160 Hwy. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin: a true-false guide Sep 3, 2008
Her firing of the state public safety commissioner who refused to dismiss a state trooper involved in a nasty divorce from Palin's sister is under investigation by the Alaska Legislature. Palin has admitted that a member of her staff phoned the trooper's lieutenant in an effort that could have been perceived as pressure, and that her husband and other officials also had contacted the commissioner about the trooper. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Calm a child's fear of school with key tips Sep 3, 2008
Your child s teachers should be informed of any physical issues such as food or medicine allergies or a recent change in the family structure such as death or divorce. These situations can greatly impact your child and teachers in the know will be better prepared to deal with any situations that arise while you are away. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
McCain's vetting of Palin called into question Sep 3, 2008
His firing is now the subject of a special legislative investigation into whether Palin or members of her administration improperly interfered with the running of his department by pushing for dismissal of a state trooper involved in a divorce and custody battle with Palin's sister. The FBI declined to say whether it conducted a full-field investigation of Palin's background before McCain tapped her as his running mate. (Juneau Empire)
