Saturday,
26 May 2012
Johnson
Millionaire's Daughter Jailed For Riots Role (1)
Millionaire's daughter Laura Johnson has been jailed for two years for
driving looters on a late-night crime spree during last summer's riots.
University educated Johnson, 20, chauffeured the group through London on
August 8 in her black Smart car.
As they cruised around the capital, her passengers leapt from the car clad
in hooded tops, bandanas and balaclavas to loot.
More to follow...
Senators seek to name bison 'national mammal' (2)
By Matthew Brown
Associated Press / May 25, 2012
BILLINGS, Mont.-Western lawmakers are seeking to elevate the plains bison
to a status similar to that of the iconic bald eagle with legislation to
declare the burly animal America's "national mammal."
Bison advocates launched a "vote bison" public relations campaign Friday to
coincide with the bill.
The National Bison Legacy Act introduced in the Senate is backed by
England call up little known Butland (1)
Reuters/London
England's third choice goalkeeper John Ruddy was ruled out of Euro 2012
yesterday after breaking a finger in training, leaving little known Jack
Butland to be promoted to the squad.
Birmingham City's uncapped Butland, who was previously on the standby
list, will join up with the squad next week despite never having played in
the top two English divisions.
"We've given a chance to the young Under-21 goalkeeper Jack Butland who is
Gas costs up as holiday nears; refinery's return may offer relief (1)
JOHN GILLIE | Staff writer Modified May 24, 2012
JOHN GILLIE
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If you thought the motivation for an at-home holiday stay-cation died out
in 2010, you haven't visited your local service station lately.
Gasoline prices, already at near record highs, are again headed upward in
the South Sound as the Memorial Day holiday approaches.
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