Friday, July 20, 2007 On Friday, a group of hikers and 18 boy scouts were airlifted by helicopters away from a wildfire in Nephi Canyon, Utah. The hikers and scouts escaped into a rough rocky area to keep a safe distance from the dangerous wildfire after it advanced on their campground. The wildfire started in…
Kennedy Center names 2007 honors recipients
Friday, September 14, 2007 The Kennedy Center announced that its 30th presentation of the Kennedy Center Honors would go to pianist Leon Fleisher, comedian Steve Martin, singer Diana Ross, director Martin Scorsese and musician Brian Wilson. The Center was opened to the public in 1971 and was envisioned as part of the National Cultural Center…
Potty Training A Boy What’s The Difference?
Read An Opinion On: Doggy And The City Site Grass Potty Patch For Dogs Submitted by: Colleen Langenfeld Often moms ask “is potty training a boy harder or easier?” Having toilet trained four of my own children, two of whom were boys, my experience is that gender doesn’t matter. But personality matters – a lot….
Theresa May’s Conservative Party wins UK election but loses majority, leaving Brexit plan in question
Sunday, June 11, 2017 While Theresa May remains Prime Minister of Britain, her party, the Conservative Party, won Thursday’s general election but lost its majority in Parliament. The next scheduled general election was not until 2020. May requested this general election, called a snap election, in April, when polls indicated it would strengthen the then-slight…
News briefs:July 14, 2010
Wikinews Audio Briefs Credits Produced By Turtlestack Recorded By Turtlestack Written By Turtlestack Listen To This Brief Problems? See our media guide. [edit]
How To Decorate With A French (Country) Accent
Read An Opinion On: Bathroom Vanities Online Australia Bathroom Vanities Australia By Andrew Hallinan Assembled from the countrysides of Provence, French country style can be found in the roomy farmhouses of the French peasants, tradesman, and shopkeepers. The no-nonsense approach to farm life is seen in its furniture. French Country design features large pieces with…
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Kristen Monster, Willowdale
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Kristen Monster is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Willowdale riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign. Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals,…
Haitian earthquake: in pictures
Friday, January 15, 2010 Haiti was hit by a heavy earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 on Tuesday, killing an unknown number of people, and destroying up to ten percent of buildings in the capital, Port-au-Prince. No official death toll has been released as of yet, although the United Nations says that up to fifty…
Finnish police isolate ports in Helsinki
Saturday, August 6, 2005 The Finnish police isolated the ports of Katajanokka and Länsisatama on Saturday. The ports were isolated at around 9.30 p.m. local time and the isolation was called off at around 11.30 p.m. Finnish police received reports from Estonia that a shipping container loaded with explosives could be coming from Estonia Saturday…
Reasons To Consider Buying New Cars In Green Bay, Wi
Read An Opinion On: Used Caravans Bendigo Best Used Caravans For Sale Colac byadmin Although many people enjoy taking their chances with used vehicles, most people have a preference for brand new vehicles. Yes, brand new vehicles are much more costly than used cars but, as a buyer, you should consider this to be a…