News 2008-08-15 Andanh.com

NASA-affiliated UT prof 'anxiously awaiting' Mars mission's test results Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:06 -0000
Harry "Hap" McSween, a University of Tennessee distinguished professor of planetary science and a meteorite expert, says he is no different from everyone else who has been following NASA's latest Mars mission.

Try for commission chair by Leuthold raises concerns Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:05 -0000
Knox County Commissioner Craig Leuthold announced Thursday that he would seek the panel's chairmanship, but only after reporters questioned whether his telephone lobbying of colleagues might have violated the state's Open Meetings Act.

Options offered in flag case Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
With jurors waving a white flag in surrender, a federal judge Thursday gave courtroom opponents in the battle over a Confederate flag ban in Anderson County schools some homework.

Maryville church abuse case in court Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
MARYVILLE - A pair of youth ministers affiliated with a Maryville church will face their initial court appearance today in connection with charges that they sexually abused some of the teenage girls for whom they were supposed to be providing spiritual guidance.

Man accused of rapes sentenced on lesser crimes Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
A suspected serial rapist drew the maximum sentence allowed under the law in his case Thursday, but neither the prosecution nor the investigator nor supporters of the victim applauded.

Deputies blow up Civil War ordnance found in Farragut Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
Dave Sink held a piece of history in his hands Tuesday night when he pulled an unexploded Civil War artillery shell out of a muddy creek bank at Campbell Station Park in Farragut. He just wishes he'd called a museum instead of E-911.

Renovated UT residence hall ready to house 600 sorority members Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
The University of Tennessee opens a new home for its sorority members on schedule today at Laurel Residence Hall. About $20.5 million worth of renovations began a year ago on the 14-story apartment building in Fort Sanders.

Charges against Tanner dismissed Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
Charges of felony theft against former pro tennis star Roscoe Tanner were dismissed Thursday after authorities said he had made restitution to Toyota of Knoxville.

Oak Ridge High School revamp complete Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
OAK RIDGE - For senior Agie Cummings, the new $61 million Oak Ridge High School has been a long time coming. "We started in the old school, and we're ending in the new one,'' Cummings said Thursday as rising freshmen milled around her, hunting for their future classrooms.

Fight over Halls shopping center continues Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
The opposition was heavy and the vote was close, but the Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a use-on-review request Thursday for a shopping center on property adjacent to a planned 11-acre park on Norris Freeway in Halls.

Obama answers critic; McCain tightens campaign Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:11 -0000
HONOLULU - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama hit back Thursday with a 40-page rebuttal to the best-selling book "The Obama Nation," arguing the author is a fringe bigot peddling rehashed lies.

'Staying on message' is Republican's goal Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:11 -0000
ASPEN, Colo. - For months, John McCain's presidential campaign was a near-constant swirl of free-ranging chats with voters, garrulous sessions with reporters and quips from the candidate that often had little to do with the day's planned message.

McCain would re-examine ties with Moscow Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:09 -0000
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. - Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Wednesday that Russia's invasion of Georgia calls for a complete re-examination of U.S. relations with the Moscow government. McCain said he was pleased that the United States has canceled a planned joint military operation with Russia. But he added, "we will now need to review the full range of our relations" with that country. However, McCain said, "I don't think we're going to re-ignite the cold war here with Russia. I don't see this is a return to nuclear standoffs."

Two election losers challenge crossover voting Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:07 -0000
NASHVILLE - At least two apparent losers in last week's elections moved Wednesday toward challenging the long-standing assumption that crossover voting is perfectly valid in Tennessee's partisan primaries.

McCain, Obama want pressure applied to Russia Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
ERIE, Pa. - Presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama on Monday called for a multi-pronged diplomatic effort to force Russia to withdraw from Georgia, saying Moscow's relationship with the rest of the world depends on it backing down.

Dog's death behind man's fatal shooting Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
A Claiborne County man was killed Wednesday in a dispute over the death of a dog, authorities said.

State and local briefs: Aug. 15 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - A Greene County litter control official says tires found dumped at several sites recently probably were cut from old rims so the metal could be sold as scrap.

Woman who had dogs cloned wanted in Tennessee Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:13:00 -0000
NASHVILLE - A woman who made headlines by having five pups cloned and was linked to an abduction case in England is also wanted in upper East Tennessee on charges she tried to plan a burglary in 2004.

Drag racer pleads guilty in parade deaths Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:23:00 -0000
SELMER, Tenn. - A professional drag racer whose out-of-control car killed six spectators at a parade pleaded guilty Thursday to reduced charges, avoiding jail time and fines.

Cooking evacuates students at 2 Chattanooga schools Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:17:00 -0000
CHATTANOOGA - Students and teachers evacuated buildings and firefighters responded at two Chattanooga campuses when overcooked popcorn and a pie set off separate alarms on the same day.

Venable: Would you like sugar with that? Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:04 -0000
Knoxville, my hometown: I always thought the best example of false economy was the guy who takes extra-long steps to keep from wearing out his $50 shoes and rips the seat out of his $75 pants.

Johnson: Heroes can be hard to eulogize Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:03 -0000
One of my heroes died this week. William Truett "Bill" Atchley was 88. The father of Sevierville mayor Bryan Atchley - as well as Barbara, Bill, Bob, and the twins, Brent and Bruce - Bill leaves his wife of 65 years, Emma.

Venable: These fish really are biting Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
As Marie Antoinette once said, "If the people are too poor to eat fish, let the fish eat them!" Oh, wait. I think Miz Marie's exact quote had something to do with bread, not fish. Or was it cake? Hmm. I distinctly remember she said something about eating. But she was nearly out of her head at the time, so forget I brought it up.

Sky Guy: NASA shines light on a dark Enceladus in search of life Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
I have here in front of me a fascinating feature written by astrobiologist Chris McKay of NASA's Ames Research Center and Dennis Matson, Cassini project scientist. I found it to be so interesting, in fact, that I thought I would share it with you today.

Campaign hues help and hurt Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
A couple of final glances at election issues until we tune in to the really big show three months hence:

17 pilgrims killed by female suicide bomber Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:10 -0000
BAGHDAD - A woman suicide bomber struck Shiite pilgrims south of Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 17 people and wounding scores of others after the government announced new measures to protect worshippers ahead of a major religious festival.

Iraqi governor unhurt in suicide attack Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - A suicide bomber blasted an Iraqi convoy north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing two people but narrowly missing a provincial governor in the second suicide attack by a woman in Diyala province in as many days.

Jordan urges Iraq support Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Jordan's King Abdullah II held talks Monday with Iraq's prime minister after coming to Baghdad on an unannounced visit, the first by an Arab head of state since the U.S.-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003.

Iraq wants clear pullout timeline Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BAGHDAD - Iraq's foreign minister insisted Sunday that any security deal with the United States must contain a "very clear timeline" for the departure of U.S. troops. A suicide bomber struck north of Baghdad, killing at least five people including an American soldier.

7 from Greenpeace arrested after high-profile stunt at Kimberly-Clark Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Toilet paper met bicycle locks and a hydraulic cutter during a confrontation in downtown Knoxville, triggering the arrests of seven environmental activists from Greenpeace on charges of criminal trespassing for their alleged roles in a Thursday morning protest.

ORNL scientist aiding missing-toddler case Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
Authorities investigating the highly publicized case of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony hope a scientist with the University of Tennessee's "Body Farm" and Oak Ridge National Laboratory can tell whether a dead human body was in the trunk of the girl's mother's car.

UT freshman ACT scores highest ever Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:01 -0000
The academic profile of the University of Tennessee's freshmen improved for the fifth year in a row, UT announced on Thursday.

Ijams offers nature walk, compost talk Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:01 -0000
On Saturday, head to Ijams Nature Center to learn all about East Tennessee's winged friends and the down-and-dirty on composting.

Missing Florida toddler case lands at 'Body Farm' Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:40:00 -0000
The highly publicized case of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony has landed in the lap of a scientist with the University of Tennessee's "Body Farm" and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

RI governor orders flags lowered after TN Marine death Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:30:00 -0000
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gov. Don Carcieri has ordered state flags lowered to honor a Rhode Island native who was killed in Iraq.

Leuthold announces chairmanship bid after sunshine law questions Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:59:00 -0000
Three Knox County commissioners told reporters today that Commissioner Craig Leuthold called them privately to solicit their votes in his effort to become the panel's chairman, prompting him to publicly announce his intentions.

Jurors deadlocked in Rebel flag case Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:10:00 -0000
Less than 10 hours after beginning deliberations in the battle over the display of the Confederate flag in Anderson County schools, a jury signaled that it is deadlocked.

UT reports 39% of freshmen had straight A averages in high school Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:13:00 -0000
The academic profile for the University of Tennessee's incoming freshmen increased for the fifth year in a row.

Ashe says U.S. missiles help Poles Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:13 -0000
With old bear Russia using its fangs and claws on Georgia, Poland is looking to the West for reassurance, U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe said Thursday in Knoxville.

Items linking killer, Arkansas Democratic Party chairman unclear Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:11 -0000
SEARCY, Ark. - The killer of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman had written his victim's name on a Post-It note and had two sets of car keys from his victim's car dealership, but links between the men and a motive for the slaying remained a mystery to investigators Thursday.

Victoria Osteen cleared of plane assault charge Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:08 -0000
HOUSTON - The wife of televangelist Joel Osteen thanked and praised God after a jury unanimously decided Thursday that she did not assault a flight attendant during an alleged tirade over a stain on her first-class seat. from Houston to Vail, Colo.

Traffic deaths hit lowest level in U.S. since '94 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:08 -0000
WASHINGTON - Traffic deaths in the United States declined last year, reaching the lowest level in more than a decade, the government reported Thursday.

Ark. Dem party chairman slain Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:10 -0000
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A man barged into the Arkansas Democratic headquarters and opened fire Wednesday, fatally shooting the state party chairman before speeding off in his pickup. Police later shot and killed the suspect after a 30-mile chase.

Man uses coins to pay for half of new truck Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:08 -0000
An Ohio man who says he doesn't trust paper money has delivered enough coins to cover half the price of a brand-new pickup truck.

Charges dropped in post-Katrina shootings Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:07 -0000
NEW ORLEANS - A judge has thrown out charges against six New Orleans police officers and a former officer accused in fatal shootings on a bridge in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Americans driving a lot less, data show Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:02 -0000
WASHINGTON - The summer vacation season began this year with Americans behind the wheel less. In all, we drove 12.2 billion fewer miles in June than a year earlier, the biggest monthly decrease in a downward trend that began in November.

Homeland Security to have own counterspy unit Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Concerns about foreign spies and terrorists have prompted the Homeland Security Department to set up its own counterintelligence division and require strict reporting from employees about foreign travel, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.

Contractors in Iraq have cost $85 billion Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Military contracts in the Iraq theater have cost taxpayers at least $85 billion, and when it comes to providing security, they might not be any cheaper than using military personnel, according to a report released Tuesday.

Ex-police sgt. sentenced for rapes Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - A former police sergeant convicted of raping four women was sentenced to 440 years in prison Tuesday.

Nation world briefs: Aug. 13 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
CHICAGO - The Archdiocese of Chicago said Tuesday it had agreed to pay more than $12.6 million to settle lawsuits by 16 people who accused priests of sexual abuse, and it made public a candid deposition in the case by Cardinal Francis George.

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