Past Articles by Korva Coleman
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Top Stories: IRS Chief To Speak; Russian Ships And Syria Also: A hitchiker who became famous online for stopping an assault is now accused of murder; The National Weather Service now says 16 tornadoes struck Texas this week; Venezuela is forced to import toilet paper; and Candice Glover wins American Idol, she's the first woman to do so in six years. |
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Top Stories: Deadly Texas Twisters; Suicide Blast In Afghanistan Also: Turkey's prime minister will discuss Syria with President Obama at the White House; congressional panels OK cuts to the federal food stamp program; the formerly obscure Arctic Circle gains new member countries; and nobody has yet won the Powerball jackpot. |
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Nigeria Declares State Of Emergency In 3 States Nigeria has been accused of doing "too little, too late" to stem militant Islamist violence, and President Goodluck Jonathan has acknowledged he's not fully in control. |
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Get In Line! Enormous Powerball Jackpot Up For Grabs There's at least $360 million up for grabs, the third largest jackpot in the lottery's history. And your chance to claim the winning ticket has improved — though it's still not great: 1 in 175 million. |
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Get In Line! Enormous Powerball Jackpot Up For Grabs There's at least $360 million up for grabs, the third largest jackpot in the lottery's history. And your chance to claim the winning ticket has improved — though it's still not great: 1 in 175 million. |
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Top Stories: IRS Scandal; When Are Reporters' Records Taken? Also: Nigeria declares a state of emergency in states where Islamists often attack; a House panel will review potential cuts to the federal food stamp program; the sun ejects at least four massive solar flares, with more on the way; and the third largest Powerball jackpot is up for grabs tonight. |
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Top Stories: Bangladesh Survivor; FBI Shared Bombing Suspect Data Also: The International Space Station has a minor leak; Pope Francis meets Coptic Pope Tawadros II; GOP senators deluge EPA nominee Gina McCarthy with questions; and American Idol judge Randy Jackson is leaving the show. |
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Need A Lift? See Japan's New 'Branomics Bra' A lingerie company says the bra has a "growth strategy" to help bust Japan's inflation problem. |
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Need A Lift? See Japan's New 'Branomics Bra' A lingerie company says the bra has a "growth strategy" to help bust Japan's inflation problem. |
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Top Stories: Cleveland Kidnappings; Boston Bombings Latest Also: The death toll from the Bangladesh building collapse rises while a new factory fire kills more people; fewer U.S. homes enter the foreclosure process; Wrigley stops selling caffeinated gum; and a Young and the Restless soap star dies. |
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The state news agency said the near-20 hour outage was caused by problems with a fiber optics cable. |
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Top Stories: Kidnapping Latest; Influential Soccer Coach Leaving Also: The Justice Department's chief environmental crimes officer is stepping down; a House panel holds a hearing on Benghazi; a ship hits a tower in a deadly Italian port collision; and a Grammy-winning rocker is arrested in an alleged plot to kill his estranged wife. |
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Top Stories: Kidnapped Women Free; Bombing Suspect Burial Site? Also; Defense Secretary Hagel furious over officer's sexual assault charge; a volcano erupts in the Philippines, killing at least five; N.J. Gov. Chris Christie has weight loss surgery and drops pounds; and there's a report that Steve Carell may make a cameo on the final episode of "The Office". |
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After Socking The Rockies, Snowstorm Moves East A rare May storm is pouring record snowfall in parts of the Plains and the Upper Midwest. And there's concern that snowflakes could fall as far south as Alabama and Mississippi. |
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After Socking The Rockies, Snowstorm Moves East A rare May storm is pouring record snowfall in parts of the Plains and the Upper Midwest. And there's concern that snowflakes could fall as far south as Alabama and Mississippi. |
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Send Your Haiku To Mars! NASA Seeks Poets NASA is looking for three haiku to include on a DVD that will travel to Mars aboard a spacecraft this fall. And everyone who submits a poem will have their name included. |
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Send Your Haiku To Mars! NASA Seeks Poets NASA is looking for three haiku to include on a DVD that will travel to Mars aboard a spacecraft this fall. And everyone who submits a poem will have their name included. |
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Top Stories: Book Forthcoming On Boston Suspects; Rapper Dies Also: A May snow storm that's dumped well over a foot of snow on western states aims for Minnesota and Wisconsin; a wildfire scorches 3,000 acres in California; and NASA wants your haikus. |
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Snow In May? The Nation's Midsection Bundles Up The National Weather Service says some parts of the Rocky Mountains could see double-digit inches of snow today, and weather forecasters warn the wintry weather is moving east, and will affect states as far south as Texas. |
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Snow In May? The Nation's Midsection Bundles Up The National Weather Service says some parts of the Rocky Mountains could see double-digit inches of snow today, and weather forecasters warn the wintry weather is moving east, and will affect states as far south as Texas. |
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Top Stories: Boston Bombing Latest; Arms For Syrian Rebels? Also: The FDA changes the age restrictions on buying the Plan B emergency contraceptive; Venezuelan lawmakers brawl over election results; Colorado starts civil unions for same-sex couples; historic Wounded Knee site faces a sale deadline. |
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Just In Case: Cruise Line Insured Against Loch Ness Monster Jacobite Cruises is now insured against damage, however unlikely, from "Nessie." |
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Just In Case: Cruise Line Insured Against Loch Ness Monster Jacobite Cruises is now insured against damage, however unlikely, from "Nessie." |
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4-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies In India A 4-year-old child in India who was raped and hospitalized has died. Two suspects have been arrested. |
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4-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies In India A 4-year-old child in India who was raped and hospitalized has died. Two suspects have been arrested. |
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Top Stories: Boston Investigation Widens; Netherlands' New King Also: Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford debates rival Elizabeth Colbert Busch; armed men surround two Libyan ministries; the FDA will investigate caffeinated foods; and a Scottish cruise line takes out insurance against the Loch Ness monster. |
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Tarantino's Stolen 'Pulp Fiction' Chevy Found After 19 Years Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's red convertible used in "Pulp Fiction' was stolen in 1994; officers believe they recovered it this month in the Oakland area. |
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Tarantino's Stolen 'Pulp Fiction' Chevy Found After 19 Years Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's red convertible used in "Pulp Fiction' was stolen in 1994; officers believe they recovered it this month in the Oakland area. |
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Several Arrests In Deadly Bangladesh Factory Collapse Bangladeshi authorities arrest at least seven people linked to the collapsed building's owner; a day before the accident, he had insisted the building was safe and people should return to work. |
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Several Arrests In Deadly Bangladesh Factory Collapse Bangladeshi authorities arrest at least seven people linked to the collapsed building's owner; a day before the accident, he had insisted the building was safe and people should return to work. |
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Several Arrests In Deadly Bangladesh Factory Collapse Bangladeshi authorities arrest at least seven people linked to the collapsed building's owner; a day before the accident, he had insisted the building was safe and people should return to work. |
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Top Stories: New Taliban Offensive; Lobbying For Gun Control Also: The body of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev lies unclaimed; eight people are arrested in connection with the collapse of the Bangladesh factory building; Obama calls on Congress to replace the sequester; and a rare blue diamond sells for more than $9 million at auction. |
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Honoring Film Critic Roger Ebert — With A Conga Line Actress Tilda Swinton kicks off a conga line at the 15th annual Ebertfest, a film festival named for the late film critic. |
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Honoring Film Critic Roger Ebert — With A Conga Line Actress Tilda Swinton kicks off a conga line at the 15th annual Ebertfest, a film festival named for the late film critic. |
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Top Stories: Boston Bombing Suspect Moved; Deadly Russian Fire Also: The Senate votes to end air furloughs of air traffic controllers; building permits are questioned in the Bangladesh factory collapse; a software glitch delayed Thursday's opening of the Chicago Board of Trade; and nobody picked linebacker Manti Te'o in the first round of the NFL draft. |
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Have You Seen Me? Giant Styrofoam Head Found A huge plastic foam head floated up to a startled Marist College crew team practicing on the Hudson River this week. No one has come forward to claim it. |
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Have You Seen Me? Giant Styrofoam Head Found A huge plastic foam head floated up to a startled Marist College crew team practicing on the Hudson River this week. No one has come forward to claim it. |
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Top Stories: Boston Bombing Latest; Bush Library Dedication Also: Fuel barges in Alabama explode, injuring three; the death toll in the Bangladesh factory explosion rises; Congress is looking at ways to ease flight delays due to federal spending cuts; and a Chinese chef wreaks havoc by mistakenly adding pesticide to a sauce. |
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Midwest Rivers Crest As Towns Wait To See Some Relief The Mississippi River continues to rise, overtopping small levees north of St. Louis. But some of the bigger problems are in Illinois, near the town of Peoria. |
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Top Stories: Boston Developments; Same-Sex Marriage In France Also: A garment factory in Bangladesh collapses, killing dozens; rivers continue to flood in the Midwest; former CIA Director David Petraeus will become a college professor; and poet Maya Angelou is recovering at home after a hospitalization. |
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Second Child Of Philadelphia Faith-Healing Couple Dies A Philadelphia couple whose infant son died last week reportedly told police, "Our religion tells us not to call a doctor." They were on probation after choosing prayer over medical care for a son who died in 2009. |
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Top Stories: Boston Latest; Immigration Debate Also: There's a report that Syria used chemical weapons in the civil war; France's embassy in Libya is bombed; a hearing continues today for the suspect in the ricin letters case; and the beloved oaks at Auburn University can't be saved from poisoning and must be cut down. |
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Boy Scouts Propose Ending Ban On Gay Youth The organization will submit a proposal to members of its National Council that would lift the ban on young Scouts, but keep it for gay adult leaders. |
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Texas Authorities Confirm 14 Dead In Fertilizer Plant Blast The Texas Department of Public Safety says the bodies of 14 people were recovered after the Wednesday night explosion, and 200 people are hurt. Rescuers are still searching houses for victims. |
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Former Pakistani Leader Musharraf Arrested The former military dictator was taken into custody and returned to a courtroom a day after he ran away from another one to avoid arrest. He's been placed into custody for 48 hours as new terrorism charges are filed against him. |
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Iconic Gospel Singer George Beverly Shea Dies The Grammy-winning baritone toured with Billy Graham for more than 60 years; his best-loved song was "How Great Thou Art". |
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New Zealand Lawmakers Pass Same-Sex Marriage Law New Zealand lawmakers approve same-sex marriage law; despite opposition from some religious and social organizations, gay and lesbian couples will also be able to jointly adopt children. |
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Top Stories: Latest In Boston Bombings; Margaret Thatcher Funeral Also: Latest on toxic letter mailed to U.S. Senator; Denver gets another snowstorm; New Zealand approves same-sex marriage; NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall and gospel singer George Beverly Shea die. |
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Minor Quakes Shake Oklahoma Overnight Five tremors rock Oklahoma early today; there are no reports of damage or injuries. |
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Six Years After Shooting, Virginia Tech Remembers Virginia Tech is holding a series of events to remember the students and faculty shot to death on April 16, 2007. |
