1 dead, 53 homes destroyed in California fire

Explosion from gas line ruptures injuring twenty people and killing one as of now. The explosion took place in San Bruno, California on Thursday night (9/9).

Trump Seeks to put out the Fire in Property Debate

Donald Trump is proposing to purchase the 45-51 Park Place property. This property is located across the street from "Ground Zero," the former site of the Twin Towers. Islamic leaders are planning to build a mosque at this property. However, there are many protests against this including a Florida preacher who formerly claimed that he would publicly burn copies of the Quran if the construction of the mosque occurs. The preacher has since decided that he will not burn the Islamic holy book.

However, Trump commented that he plans to purchase the property, not because it's glamorous but simply to end the feud.

Reggie Bush to be stripped of Hiesman Trophy

New Orleans Saints football player, Reggie Bush, will be stripped of his Heisman trophy due to violations.

Iran Stands firm over Ashtiani Stoning Case

A 43 year-old woman and mother of two in Iran is being charged with murder and adultery. She is being sentenced with life in prison, or death by stoning. She is also being charged with 99 lashes because she failed to wear her head scarf. These violent consequences from her actions are being questioned in the Iranian Supreme Court. The question this article poses is do other countries have the right to question other countries legal systems? Is death row, death by the electric chair any more barbaric than stoning? This is an important article because who is to say what is morally right or wrong, and when is it appropriate to intervene.

Frostburg State University Still Raising Awareness to the Dangers of Drinking

Frostburg State University (FSU) has put forth an idea in the fight to raise awareness about college drinking. FSU has implemented a requirement for incoming freshmen, a web-based alcohol education class. Will this help to aid in the fight to limit lower the reported 1,700 deaths nationally caused by alcohol related incidents? Read what people are saying about drinking at FSU.

Church Remembers by Burning Holy Books

A Florida church has plans to remember the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by setting fire to qurans. The plans have come under criticism by the U.S. as well as religious leaders, who see this act as a detriment to U.S. relations with the Middle East. Many believe it would hurt those in the armed forces that are located in the Middle East, where tensions could escalate and the troops could face worsened fighting conditions.

Iran Stockpiling Nuclear Materials

The UN inspection that Iran is steadily stocking up on nuclear materials. Iran claims that they are obtaining these materials for "peaceful pourposes," but i believe that they are using them for weapons. This artical explains that it would take Iran a year for them to develop a bomb. But this makes me wonder, what will the US do to take precautions? Should they start preparing us for a situations like this? Will they warn us?

Colorado wildfire destroys dozens of homes

On Monday September 6, 2010 a wildfire erupted in Colorado. It destroyed dozens of homes. Luckily as of now no injuries have been reported. There were over one hundred fire firefighters attempting to put out the ongoing fire.

Annual Gospel Celebrations Prove 25 Years of Success

The gospel has shown to be live and well this year in Hooversville, PA as locals celebrated their 25Th annual Fall Harvest Gospel Music Festival. 5000-6000 people are expected to have shown up at Camp Harmony where the festival was held. During the four day event over 30 bands were signed to play, free of charge. Organizers for the festival claim that the event is one that can be enjoyed by the entire family and everyone is encouraged to come enjoy the atmosphere and music during the years to come. In addition to the exciting festivities, donations are accepted for local food pantries.

Gunmen Responsible for Massacre In Mexico Killed

Six gunmen, suspected responsible for the massacre of 72 migrants in Mexico, are dead and have been identified by the by Mexican authorities. Three of the gunmen were found dead in a vehicle on the side of the freeway, while the other three were killed in a violent confrontation with the Mexican Navy. A 7th suspect in the killings has been arrested and is being held indefinitely.

Church at the Movies

It use to be that when we want to worship the man upstairs, we go to church. However, for one special congregation, they dont go to a church to worhsip and they dont turn on the television to worship either. This congregation turns to the Towson Commons Movie Theatre to worhsip the man upstairs. Church members are concerned about what will happen to the theatre and their place of worship now that the lender for the Commons have filed forclosure in early July.

Guatemala Hoping for Sunshine

Guatemala's tolls are rising after the initial 15 landslides that occured within 48 hours. A series of mudslides burried an entire bus and those heroic enough trying to save lives. A tropical depression also set off multiple landslides, taking with it 20 lives. Due to excessive rain, the death toll in Guatemala is now sitting at 45.

Obama Defends Democrats in Wisconsin

The president defended Democrat congressional candidates to a group of union supporters in Milwaukee Monday. He spoke of proposals to boost the economy, and how Replublicans have repeatedly voted against such ideas from the start, saying a "Yes, we can" attitude will go a lot further than their "No, we can't" approach.

Iranian Woman May Be Stoned To Death Soon

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, an Iranian woman who has been sentenced to death for adultery, may be stoned to death soon due to the end of Ramadan. Ashtiani was convicted in 2006 for having affairs with two men after her husband was murdered. Aside from her pending death sentence, Ashtiani was lashed 99 times last week due to a photograph that ran in a British newspaper that was mistakenly identified as her. Her crime was not wearing a proper head covering in public.

A tragic story turned comical

Antoine Dodson, brother of an alleged rape victim has gained profit from his anger. Dodson's reaction was captured on the news the morning of the incident. To many his rampage was more comical than tragic. The producers, Gregory brothers, remade Dodson's rampage into a hit song on I tunes. In the news broadcast Dodson says, " ...we have a rapist in Lincoln Park. He is climbing in your windows, he is snatching your people up, trying to rape them; so you need to hide your kids, hide your wife, and hide your husbands because they are raping everybody out here... You left your tee shirt. We have finger prints of you, you are so dumb...We are looking for you. We gon' find you. I am letting you know that. So you can run and tell t that homeboy".
Tiphanie Handy


http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/sex-assault-fury-internet-fueled-fortune/story?id=11413687
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJVwfJs8Eqo

New Jersey gang member smuggles camera in prison!

B roadway, a carjacking criminal, gets the penitentiary on film. Although having video devices are illegal, Killings coordinated with correction officers and inmates are caught on tape. Inmates eating lobster, drinking alcohol, and drug dealing all recorded. Broadway’s first jail was located in New Jersey, he is now in Maryland. Broadway describes Maryland’s prison as the complete opposite of what it is supposed to be.
Tiphanie Handy

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-omar-broadway-20100824,0,4334678.story

Hurrican Earl makes little more than waves in Ocean City

Ocean City felt the effects of Hurricane Earl as vacationers were banned from the water because of the water currents.