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Judge: Girl's name a 'social disability'
NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand, July 24 (UPI) -- A New Zealand Family Court judge has removed a 9-year-old girl from her parents' custody after her name was revealed as Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.
117 cats removed from woman's home
OMAHA, July 24 (UPI) -- An Omaha woman is facing criminal charges after officials said they removed 117 cats from her home, where they found dead kittens in the yard and under a sink.
L.A. gang gun-runners busted
LOS ANGELES, July 24 (UPI) -- Federal agents announced Thursday they had rounded up 38 reputed Los Angeles gang members and associates on drug and gun charges.
U.S., New Zealand sign clean energy plan
WASHINGTON, July 24 (UPI) -- The United States and New Zealand committed to a plant that helps develop clean energy on island nations and territories, a U.S. official said Thursday.
Outside View: India nuke tango -- Part 1
MOSCOW, July 24 (UPI) -- It appears India and the United States started a mutual "nuclear tango" during the July 7-9 summit of the Group of Eight major industrialized nations at the Toyako resort area in Hokkaido, Japan. Under the proposed deal, New Delhi will gain access to U.S. uranium and nuclear technology with potential military applications.
2 plead guilty in NBA scandal
NEW YORK, July 24 (UPI) -- Two Pennsylvania gamblers received short prison terms Thursday for their part in a National Basketball Association betting scandal.
Ex-cop who helped catch Oswald dies
DALLAS, July 24 (UPI) -- Retired Dallas police detective Paul Bentley, who helped capture Lee Harvey Oswald after U.S. President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination, has died.
MLB: Toronto 5, Baltimore 1
BALTIMORE, July 24 (UPI) -- The Toronto Blue Jays completed a rain-delayed 5-1 victory at Baltimore Thursday afternoon.
Ukraine: Natural gas issues settled soon
KIEV, Ukraine, July 24 (UPI) -- Any remaining issues with pricing, volumes and the conditions for importing natural gas from Russia will be resolved in 30 days, the Ukrainian president said.
Bush: Freedom = peace
Bush: Freedom = peace
WASHINGTON, July 24 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush marked Captive Nations Week Thursday noting "free societies are peaceful societies."
Family injured on Florida water park ride
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla., July 24 (UPI) -- A tower ride at a Florida water park was closed down after a father and his three young sons were injured when their raft landed on top of them.
Georgia supports Azeri energy moves
TBILISI, Georgia, July 24 (UPI) -- Georgia is a strong supporter of Azerbaijan for displaying the political will necessary to help the region become a strong energy supplier, officials said.
Soda machines on base may be removed
OSLO, Norway, July 24 (UPI) -- Medical and dental officials in Norway say they want to ban soft drink dispensers on the country's military bases.
Barr: War with Iran would be a disaster
Barr: War with Iran would be a disaster
WASHINGTON, Conn., July 24 (UPI) -- Bob Barr, the U.S. presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party, said the Bush administration's diplomatic engagement with Iran is "long overdue."
Norwegian tourist drowns in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla., July 24 (UPI) -- A Norwegian tourist drowned in Florida while swimming at night with her two children.
Obama calls on world to unite
Obama calls on world to unite
BERLIN, July 24 (UPI) -- Saying he knows his country isn't "perfect," U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama told a Berlin audience "this is our moment" to unite.
Studio planning 'Hairspray' sequel
Studio planning 'Hairspray' sequel
LOS ANGELES, July 24 (UPI) -- New Line Cinema reportedly is planning a sequel to the movie musical "Hairspray," which was based on a U.S. stage musical, inspired by a non-musical film.
Middle-aged more active than young adults
LONDON, July 24 (UPI) -- A 10-year study in Britain finds the comfortably off, white and middle aged are the most likely to participate in sporting activities, researchers said.
Azerbaijan to boost oil, gas production
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24 (UPI) -- The State Oil Co. of Azerbaijan, or SOCAR, announced its readiness to further develop natural resources in the Absheron Peninsula near the capital, Baku.
Double eagle puts Backstrom tied for first
MOSCOW, July 24 (UPI) -- Joakim Backstrom, fueled with a double eagle, was among four golfers tied for first Thursday after one round of the Russian Open Golf Championship.
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