Stories for June 2007
Stories for Wednesday, June 27
AFRICAN SAFARI Pt. 3: Seronera River Valley
We started out early again this morning and reaped the benefits. The weather is cool and, within the first forty minutes, we saw such a variety of active animals including giraffe, zebra, impala and topi. Warthogs were running with their tails straight up in the air, very cute to see, ...
Sick Idea: CDC Hands Out Disease Trading Cards
A dead zebra on a card labeled “anthrax”.A close-up of an oozing ulcer. They might not replace baseball trading cards as a hobby, but the Centers for Disease Control says sick trading cards are amazingly popular. It’s CDC’s way of getting middle school kids interested in science and health. The ...
Passenger Attacks Delta Flight Attendant
A Delta flight made an emergency landing Tuesday in Philadelphia after a passenger attacked a flight attendant.Police said the passenger on the New York to Greensboro, N.C. flight was upset when he did not get his apple juice fast enough.The passenger threw his drink at the flight attendant and began ...
Fireworks Safety Tips
Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not fully functioned. Douse and soak with water and throw them away. Never point or throw fireworks at another person. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. Light one item ...
WARNING: Fireworks Can Kill, Maim
Between 2000 and 2006, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reports of 49 fireworks-related consumer deaths, the CPSC announced Wednesday on the Washington Mall, joined by the U.S. Fire Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). More than half of these incidents involved illegal ...
No Bond For Genarlow Wilson
A Douglas County Superior Court judge said Genarlow Wilson is not eligible for bond in his child molestation case.The development could keep Wilson in jail for several months pending an appeal in his case.Judge David Emerson issued an order Wednesday canceling a July 5 bond hearing for Wilson."As the court ...
Jimmy Kimmel Biography
As host and executive producer of the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live for the ABC Television Network, Jimmy Kimmel is a busy man. Like most talk shows, Jimmy Kimmel Live features celebrity guests, comedy bits and live music. Unlike most talk shows, it also features Jimmy's family -- including ...
Jimmy Kimmel Premieres Tonight On WSB-TV Channel 2
Tune-in in tonight to see the Atlanta premiere of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” hosted by funnyman Jimmy Kimmel. Tonight’s show features interviews with Nick Lachey, Reggie Bush and a performance from hip hop artist and Alabama native, Rich Boy.Having the highest selling hip hop album from a new artist this year, ...
iPhone Envy: Gadget Hits Atlanta Stores Friday
One of the most anticipated electronic devices ever hits store shelves this Friday, June 29.Apple's iPhone goes on sale at 6 p.m..The device combines the functions of a cell phone, iPod, and wireless internet device all into one gadget. One of the most unique features of the iPhone is the ...
Chris Benoit Text Messages
Here are the text messages Chris Benoit sent to friends on Sunday morning. Text Message 1 to two co-workers (sent 6/24 at 3:53 a.m.) - Chris Benoit's cell phone"My physical address is 130 Green Meadow Lane, Fayetteville Georgia. 30215" Text Message 2 to two co-workers (sent 6/24 at 3:53 a.m.) ...
Stories for Tuesday, June 26
Police: Wife Convinced Boyfriend To Kill Husband
Investigators in Clayton County have revealed a bizarre twist in the slaying of a truck driver.Officials told Channel 2 his death was a hit and involved a farmers market police officer.Donald Skinner, a Douglasville truck driver, was shot and killed as he left work in Forest Park early Saturday. He ...
Crimestoppers Tip Leads To Arrest
A Crimestoppers tip has led to the arrest of Brian Rochester.Channel 2 Action News profiled the story of Rochester last month.He was arrested without incident in Riverdale.He was wanted on aggravated assault charges for allegedly stabbing a man more than a year ago.Rochester's mother contends her son was defending himself ...
Baby, Baby; Nancy Grace Expecting Twins
Nancy Grace, Headlines News star, is expecting twins.She told the New York Post she was secretly married in Atlanta in April.The babies are due in January, according to the Post article.Grace plans to tell the whole story Tuesday night on her Headlines News show.The new husband is David Linch, an ...
Dancing With The Stars, New ABC Shows, ABC Summer Screening Hits Atlanta
ABC Television Network, WSB-TV, wsbtv.com and B98.5 FM hosted an “ABC Red Carpet Screenings” event Monday night complete with a couple dancers from the hit show "Dancing With The Stars" and a preview of two new ABC shows.Channel 2’s “Hot Topics” Kimberley Kennedy helped host the evenings festivities. The night ...
Karen Minton's Tuesday Forecast
A few thunderstorms fired up early this morning near Athens.They contained some lightning and heavy downpours.The atmosphere is unstable, and moist so you can expect thunderstorms to develop early today.I will be tracking those storms on Storm Tracker 2 HD as they develop, and will monitor Storm Tracker 2 3-D ...
Statements From Wrestling Officials
Officials at the WWE issued this statement Monday night:"Chris was beloved among his fellow Superstars, and was a favorite among WWE fans for his unbelievable athleticism and wrestling ability. He always took great pride in his performance, and always showed respect for the business he loved, for his peers and ...
Stories for Monday, June 25
Wrestler Benoit Had Tragic Family Secret
An attorney for World Wrestling Entertainment says that in the days before the deaths of Chris Benoit, his wife and seven-year-old son, the couple argued over whether he should stay home more to take care of the mentally retarded boy. Jerry McDevitt said care for the boy -- who had ...
Forsyth County Man Killed By Lightning
Forsyth County officials said a man who was hit by lightning Monday afternoon, died at Northside Hospital in Forsyth County.Thunderstorms moved through metro Atlanta Tuesday, creating a lot of lightning.Authorities told Channel 2, a 27-year-old man was hit by lightning inside a house under construction. He and other workers took ...
Lake Drained Leaving Dead Fish, Foul Odor
The fish are floating, the buzzards are circling and the stench is undeniable.The 40 acres of Taylor Lake, homeowners said, is now a foul-smelling wasteland -- splattered with pools of dead fish.Richard Brogan's home looks over what used to be the lake. It was drained over the weekend after homeowners ...
Things Consumers Need To Know
The owner of the site BetterBidding.com e-mailed our consumer team about what he thinks consumers need to know before they bid on a hotel room. Here are his recommendations. Written for WSBTV by:Betterbidding.Com: 1) Re-bidding is the most important trick to understand when using Priceline in order to get the ...
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