Battered NJ confronts how to rebuild its shore
Associated Press
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - In its tear of destruction, the megastorm Sandy left parts of New Jersey's beloved shore in tatters, sweeping away beaches, homes, boardwalks and amusement parks.
The devastation left the state a blank canvas to redevelop its prized vacation
...2 Californians punch sharks to save themselves
EUREKA, Calif. (AP) - Two Californians say they survived separate shark attacks over the past few days by punching the beast in the head.
Scott Stephens, of Manilla, says a great white pulled him underwater Tuesday at a popular surf spot off the coast of Eureka and let him go only after receiving the blows.
Doctors say Stephens suffered lacerations,
...Chemical fire burns at Ky. train derailment site
Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A chemical fire was still burning early Thursday after an explosion at the site of a train derailment in central Kentucky that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people, including an entire small town.
Metro Louisville Emergency Management spokeswoman Jodie Duncan said
...VP Ryan? Prof. Ryan? GOP nominee's future unclear
Associated Press
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) - Professor Ryan? Lobbyist Ryan? Maybe back to plain-old Rep. Ryan or future President Ryan?
If Paul Ryan loses his bid to become vice president, he is still a man with options. The wonky chairman of the House Budget Committee is one of the Republicans' best voices in
...Scott County jail saves money with better food
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Scott County Sheriff's Department has found a way to save money that inmates are actually happy about.
For the first time in a decade, inmates are getting meals cooked in-house instead of frozen, packaged meals.
Lt. Mike Wilson told WATE (http://bit.ly/TnnR5J) the change implemented earlier this year already has saved
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