Videos for June 2012

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States behind on setting up insurance exchanges, marketplaces

A key part of the heath care law requires states to create an exchange, or marketplace, where individuals can buy insurance. But many are behind in setting theirs up, some intentionally so, and may be in danger of missing the 2014 deadline.

Colorado firefighters fight exhaustion along with fire

Firefighters battling a massive blaze in Colorado say while they are exhausted they will not give in until the wildfire is contained and extinguished.

Mark Gross and his personal space

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/JOHN SYKES JR. - Mark Gross at his home for the personal space column.

Students take part in Camp Can Do

The ceremony at the end of the Camp Can Do on Friday. The camp is for English as a Second Language students to improve their english skills.

Tesla coils play at Museum of Discovery

Twin harmonic Tesla coils "played" several songs, including Led Zeppelin, today at the Museum of Discovery during a test of the upcoming display. The coils produce varying electrical currents, and the vibrations can be arranged to play familiar songs.

Thea Art Project

Alondra Munoz, 6, joins other children in painting a mural at the Thea Foundation in North Little Rock Thursday. They were attending a class that infuses history with art.

High court finds Eric Holder in contempt

The House has approved a precedent-setting resolution to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in criminal contempt of Congress. It was the first time a sitting Cabinet member has been held in contempt. (June 28)

Where do the ducks go?

If The Peabody Hotel in downtown Little Rock is sold, the famous ducks will go along with it. Hotel General Manager Monte Hansen tells us what the process will be if that happens.

Reaction to health-care law in LR

Varying opinions on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the health care act were evident Thursday in Little Rock.

Making snowballs to beat the heat

With summer in full swing, eating a snow ball is the perfect way to cool off.

Artists create 'The Waves'

Spencer Zahrn, of Little Rock, presses a section of glass tiles into place during the creation Wednesday of The Waves, a Mosaic tile artwork created by Maribeth Anders, an art teacher at Pulaski Technical College and Zahrn, one of her students. The piece is one of several in the Bernice Gardens at S. Main and W. 14th streets in Little Rock.

Plantation Workshop

Park Ranger Lydia White instructs a work shop for teachers at the Plantation Agriculture Museum in Scott on Wednesday. The work shop is to give teachers ideas for activities to do with their students at the museum.

Moroccan weavers show off skills in New Orleans

Carpet weavers from a rural village in Morocco gathered driftwood from the banks of the Mississippi River and built large looms which they're using to show American weavers traditional techniques as part of a month-long U.S. tour. (June 27)

Fire at Ya Ya's Euro Bistro

Authorities responded to a fire at Ya Ya's Euro Bistro, 17711 Chenal Parkway, about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.

Bank in west LR robbed

Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in west Little Rock Wednesday afternoon.

Colorado resident: 'Packed and ready to go'

A Colorado resident told the AP that she is prepared to evacuate if needed. Smoke and flames are getting close to her neighborhood northwest of Colorado Springs. (June 26)

Arkansas Teen College at Pulaski Tech

Instructor Allison Stodola Wilson (right) teaches dance steps to students Tuesday morning at Arkansas Teen College on the Pulaski Technical College campus in North Little Rock. The classes are taught by college instructors and include performing arts, photography and film and art classes. Students work, including a short performance featuring scenes from "Grease", will be on display Friday night in the RJ Wills Lecture Hall on the second floor of the Campus Center.

Zoo animals beat the heat

Animals and families enjoy the day at the Little Rock zoo on tuesday.

Tuesday at the Farmer's Market

Activity at the Farmer's Market in the River Market of Little Rock on Tuesday.

Debby douses Fla., state of emergency declared

Tropical Storm Debby raked the Tampa Bay area with high wind and heavy rain Monday in a drenching that could top 2 feet over the next few days and has already led to flooding. (June 26)

Playful puppy chases crab

A two-year-old dachshund named Madeline discovered a new playmate on the beach in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The rescue dog playfully chased a crab until it got close enough to the water where a wave quickly washed it out to sea.

Morsi moves into Mubarak's old office

Egypt's new president Mohammed Morsi has moved into Hosni Mubarak's old office, starting the work of forming government.

SUV crashes into LR post office

No injuries were reported when an SUV drove through the front doors of a west Little Rock post office.

Raw Video: Okla. train wreck

Two freight trains collided in the Oklahoma Panhandle on Sunday, sparking a huge diesel fire. (June 25)

Debby's slow march drenches Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Debby is moving very slowly off the Florida Coast and pounding the area with heavy rain and rough surf. It could drop more than two feet of rain some places. (June 25)

Toll from Colorado wildfire raised to 248 homes

The total number of homes destroyed by a two-week old wildfire in northern Colorado was raised to 248 on Sunday as residents of a subdivision near Fort Collins learned that 57 more homes in their neighborhood had been lost, authorities said. (June 25)

Gleaning supports hunger relief

More than 20 inmates worked for hours in the hot Arkansas sun Friday on Bill Landreth’s farm on U.S. 67 near Newport, picking corn that wasn’t able to be sold - a process called gleaning. They gathered 6,200 pounds.

Bouldering

Patrick Small demonstrates bouldering techniques.

Civil War re-enactors fire cannon to remember soldiers

Two Civil War re-enactors fire a cannon Sunday in remembrance of 19 dead soldiers, who remained tombstones for as long as 150 years at Mount Holly cemetery.

Colorado Governor: Fire Situation Is 'So Volatile'

At least seven fires are burning across Colorado as the state battles one of the most severe wildfire seasons in recent memory. The state's governor says officials across the country recognize that it'll take a big push to get the blazes under control. (June 24)

Debby forms in Gulf on Saturday

Tropical Storm Debby formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, interfering with oil and gas production and putting officials on alert for flooding and strong winds from Texas to Florida. (June 23)

Turkey, Syria debate plane shooting

Syria said Saturday that it shot down a Turkish military jet because the aircraft had violated its airspace, but Turkey threatened retaliatory action as it searched for its two missing pilots.

Hot air balloons illuminate city's skyline

Hot air balloons dotted the city's sky tonight as pilots drifted above crowds in the park. The balloons floated over War Memorial Park, tethered to trucks or vans, as a band played. At dusk, the balloons performed a balloon glow, the burners illuminating the aircraft in an overhead light display.

Police, fire compete in annual blood drive

Little Rock police and fire agencies are competing against North Little Rock counterparts Friday as part of the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive. The blood drive continues through 6 p.m. at the Junior League of Little Rock Banquet Hall at 401 Scott Street.

Bus monitor bullied on video won't seek charges

Verbal abuse of a bus monitor captured in a 10-minute cellphone video by Western New York middle schoolers and posted to YouTube has garned more than 2 million views and prompted a police investigation. (June 21)

Taliban storm Afghan hotel in deadly attack

Taliban insurgents stormed a hotel north of the Afghan capital Kabul, killing at least 18 people and holding hostages. Afghan forces needed 12 hours to clear out the attackers and end the long standoff midday Friday. (June 22)

Champs! James' triple-double lifts Heat to title

The Miami Heat topped the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to win the NBA Championship. LeBron James was named playoff MVP. (June 22)

Prosecutors ask for psychiatric care for Breivik

Norwegian prosecutors have asked judges to give confessed mass killer Anders Breivik psychiatric care, not prison. His 10-week trial is due to end Friday.

Bryson Resigning as U.S. Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary John Bryson says he is resigning after suffering a seizure earlier this month in the Los Angeles area. (June 21)

Raw video: Zimmerman took police to scene

A newly released video shows Florida neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman at the scene of Trayvon Martin's fatal shooting a day later giving police a blow-by-blow account of his fight with the teen. (June 21)

Obama, GOP clash over 'Fast & Furious' probe

President Obama is asserting executive privilege for the first time, but a House panel has still voted to cite AG Eric Holder for contempt of Congress over its demand for documents on the bungled "Fast and Furious" Mexican gun-running sting. (June 20)

Brush fire in west Little Rock

Authorities are currently fighting a brush fire in west Little Rock. Officials got the call around 3 p.m. and while they have yet to evacuate anyone in the area, have many residents on watch. The fire is said to be encompassing a 5-6 acre area.

DJ Baxendale - Wednesday Post Practice

Arkansas pitcher DJ Baxendale talks about the Razorbacks' consecutive days off and upcoming game in the College World Series.

Dave Van Horn - Wednesday Post Practice

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn announces Randall Fant will start Thursday's game in the College World Series.

Omaha Children's Hospital Visit

Arkansas' baseball team visited the Children's Hospital and Medical Center of Omaha on Wednesday.

Plaza Towers residents move back in

Residents of the Plaza Towers Apartments were allowed to move back in on Wednesday afternoon after a fire destroyed several units in the complex off Markham Street. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire that killed one person.

People, Animals Flee Floods in Minnesota

Floods fed by a steady torrential downpour have forced residents to evacuate their homes and animals to flee their pens at a zoo in a northeast Minnesota city. (June 20)

Cmte. poised for contempt vote against Holder

A House committee is poised to vote on whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over more Justice Department documents on a flawed gun-smuggling probe. (June 20)

UK: Assange beyond our reach in Ecuador embassy

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is beyond the grasp of British authorities as long as he is holed up in Ecuador's London embassy, the government said Wednesday. But he faces arrest if he steps outside. (June 20)

Mubarak said to be in a coma, off life support

Security officials say Hosni Mubarak is in a coma but off of life support and his heart and other vital organs are functioning. (June 20)

River Market music

A band performs Tuesday morning in the River Market in Little Rock.

Dave Van Horn - Tuesday Post Practice

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn speaks following the Razorbacks' practice on Tuesday in Omaha, Neb.

Dimon: JPMorgan trusted methods before loss

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon tells the House Financial Services Committee that the bank trusted its methods for assessing risk and the models used provided the best information at the time.

Police: July 4 celebratory gunfire prohibited

Firing guns to celebrate is not only dangerous, it's also illegal. In an effort to curb celebratory gunfire, local police will have more officers on duty patrolling this upcoming Fourth of July.

Women earn their concealed carry licenses

Area women go through the process of earning their concealed carry weapons licenses.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette introduces Plus app

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette introduces Plus, a news app designed to bring to life content in the newspaper, on your smart phone and mobile device. Material can be seen with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Plus software on any camera-equipped iPhones, iPod Touches, iPads, Android phones and tablets. The software is free and available from Apple Inc.'s App Store and Google Play.

Taekwondo championships kick off in LR

Martial artists demonstrate their skills as American Taekwondo Association officials and Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola talk about the organization's weeklong World Championships in Little Rock.

Rodney King, whose beating led to LA riots, dies

Rodney King, the black motorist whose 1991 videotaped beating by Los Angeles police officers was the touchstone for one of the most destructive race riots in the nation's history, has died. The 47-year-old was found unresponsive in his pool. (June 17)

Webb Simpson outlasts field to win US Open

Webb Simpson has won the U.S. Open for his first major title. Simpson saved par on the hilly 18th hole with a chip from the rough, closing with a 2-under 68 to hold off Graeme McDowell and Michael Thompson at The Olympic Club on Sunday. (June 18)

Tech Spotlight: Adobe Lightroom

Monday's Tech Spotlight explores updated features in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, including the ability to remove that funky color fringe from your photos.

Romney won't say he'll overturn immigration order

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says President Barack Obama's decision to stop deporting some younger illegal immigrants will make it harder to solve the country's larger immigration problems.

Rodney King dies at 47

Rodney King, the black motorist whose 1991 videotaped beating by Los Angeles police officers was the touchstone for one of the most destructive race riots in the nation's history, died Sunday. He was 47.

Ryne Stanek - Sunday Post Practice

Arkansas pitcher Ryne Stanek previews the Razorbacks' upcoming game against South Carolina in the College World Series.

Dave Van Horn - Sunday Post Practice

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn previews the Razorbacks' upcoming game against South Carolina in the College World Series.

Matt Reynolds - Sunday Post Practice

Arkansas third baseman Matt Reynolds previews the Razorbacks' upcoming game against South Carolina in the College World Series.

Class car auction held in North Little Rock

Bidders look at some of the nearly 140 cars in the Salmon Brothers Collection on Friday morning during a preview for today's auction. All the cars will be sold at no reserve.

Obama interrupted during statement

A man in the Rose Garden asked Obama while he was speaking, "Why do you favor foreigners over American workers?" Obama responded that "this is the right thing to do."

Dominic Ficociello - Friday Post Practice

Arkansas first baseman Dominic Ficociello speaks following the Razorbacks' practice Friday in Omaha, Neb.

DJ Baxendale - Friday Post Practice

Arkansas pitcher DJ Baxendale speaks following the Razorbacks' practice Friday in Omaha, Neb.

Surveillance captures puported harassment

A Conway man is accused of secretly aiming a digital camera up a female shopper's skirt and recording video. Surveillance footage provided by Conway Police Department.

Friday Practice in Omaha

Arkansas' baseball team went through its final practice on Friday prior to playing in the College World Series.

14-year-old youngest to ever play in U.S. Open

Andy Zhang is believed to be the youngest player in championship history. He was born in China and has lived in Florida since 2008. Zhang lost in a playoff at a sectional qualifier and was an alternate until Paul Casey withdrew with injuries.

State Fair to stay in Little Rock

The Arkansas Livestock Show Association committee voted unanimously in a Thursday morning meeting to keep the Arkansas State Fair at its current location at the State Fairgrounds Complex in Little Rock.

Hogs Arrive in Omaha

Arkansas' baseball team arrived at TD Ameritrade Park around noon on Thursday and had a team photo taken in front of Omaha's most famous statue.

Fishing derby at Camp Aldersgate

Children with special needs fished during a program Wednesday at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock.

Glass recycling kicks off in River Market

The River Market on Wednesday announced it has started a new glass recycling program.

Mock sword fighting in the park

Students battle in a mock sword fight during a Shakespeare intensive acting camp Wednesday afternoon at Wildwood Park for the Arts in Little Rock.

Inside Fox Pass Pottery with Jim Larkin

Potter Jim Larkin works in his Fox Pass Pottery studio in Hot Springs Tuesday morning. He and his wife Barbara have been producing thrown and hand-built pottery pieces at their studio since 1973.

Toddler survives ejection from car in chase

A toddler survived after being thrown from an SUV during a rollover crash. KCBD in Lubbock, Texas reports police were chasing the vehicle at the time of the wreck. The four teens in the SUV, who were wanted in connection with a robbery, were arrested.

ACH unveils new wing

Arkansas Children's Hospital held a grand opening to the facility's new south wing on Wednesday afternoon. The three-year project will open its doors to patients in early July.

UA unveils new football uniforms

The University of Arkansas on Wednesday unveiled its new football uniforms.

Colby Suggs - College World Series Preview

Arkansas relief pitcher Colby Suggs previews the Razorbacks' trip to the College World Series.

Brandon Moore - College World Series Preview

Arkansas relief pitcher Brandon Moore previews the Razorbacks' trip to the College World Series.

Dave Van Horn - College World Series Preview

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn previews the Razorbacks' game against Kent State in the College World Series.

Car bombs targeting Shiites kill 65 in Iraq

A wave of car bombs struck Shiite pilgrims in several cities across Iraq on Wednesday, killing at least 65 people and wounding more than 200 in one of the deadliest attacks since U.S. troops withdrew from the country. (June 13)

Plaza Towers sustains fire damage

Investigators are expected to return Tuesday to a high-rise apartment building across from Park Plaza Mall after a blaze there injured multiple people and spurred a building-wide evacuation.

Beebe speaks on school issues, economic development

Governor Mike Beebe met with the media after the announcement of Goodwill Industries expansion into southwest Little Rock on Tuesday morning. Among the topics were the state's takeover of the Dollarway School District and the upcoming decision in the state supreme court on lethal injection.

Goodwill expands in Little Rock

Officials with Goodwill Industries announced along with elected officials on Tuesday afternoon the expansion of the company into a 576,000 square-foot facility at 7400 Scott Hamilton Drive.

Fire at Park Plaza Apartments

Capt. Randy Hickmon talks about a fire at the Park Plaza Apartments off University Avenue that left several residents injured Monday night. The blaze started around 8 p.m.

Apple delivers new products, developers react

Apple made several product announcements at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

Two injured in wreck on Woodrow St.

Two people were injured, one taken to the hospital by an ambulance, when they're car left the roadway and came to rest in the backyard of a home and against the wall of a house on Woodrow St.

Griffin named head of Human Rights Campaign

Chad Griffin, an Arkadelphia native, was recently named the head of the Human Rights Campaign. Griffin spent time with area citizens at the Clinton School of Public Service on Monday afternoon to discuss his organizations fight for equal rights for those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual community.

Commerce Sec. Bryson purportedly hits two cars

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson is under investigation, for allegedly causing two car accidents within minutes in the Los Angeles area Saturday night. Authorities say Bryson was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. (June 11)

Canoes, kayaks race

Paddlers race 5.5 miles in the Arkansas River June 2 for the ninth annual Arkansas Canoe and Kayak Race.

Clintons return to LR to open new exhibit

Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton returned to Little Rock to open a new exhibit honoring Chelsea's grandmothers: Dorothy Howell Rodham and Virginia Clinton Kelley.

Kris Allen meets fans, signs albums

Kris Allen met fans and signed albums the Friday before Memorial Day weekend at the Wal-Mart Supercenter on U.S. 65 North.

Osborne estate collectibles up for sale

The liquidation of philanthropist and businessman Jennings Osborne's estate continues with today marking its fourth day. His personal collections--binders full of autographed celebrity photographs, Disney posters, slot machines, arcade games and more-- all filled a warehouse in North Little Rock, where bidders scrambled for the items Saturday morning.

Man gets DUI on wheelchair

Police in Utica, Mich. roll up on a man operating a stolen motorized wheelchair while drunk. But 55-year-old Raymond Kulma has a history with police; this is his seventh drunk driving arrest.

I'll Have Another scratched from Belmont, retired

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner I'll Have Another was taken out of Saturday's Belmont Stakes after trainer Doug O'Neill and staff found tendinitis in one of the thoroughbred's legs. As a result, O'Neill said they'll retire the horse as well.

Osborne personal items auctioned off

Home and furnishing items out of the Osborne household were auctioned off at a North Little Rock warehouse on Friday afternoon. The various pieces were bid on in order to pay some business debts owed by the late philanthropist Jennings Osborne and his medical research company.

Debris from Japanese tsunami reaching US

More than a year after a tsunami devastated Japan, killing thousands and washing millions of tons of debris into the Pacific Ocean, neither the U.S. government nor West Coast states have a clear plan for how to clean up the floating rubble. (June 8)

40 years after the 'napalm girl' photo

AP 'napalm girl' photo from Vietnam War turns 40. In the picture, the girl will always be 9 years old and wailing "Too hot! Too hot!" as she runs down the road away from her burning Vietnamese village.

Greek politician assaults woman on TV

A far-right extremist Greek politician slapped a left-wing Communist party official live on TV Thursday. The incident shocked the country, with some people expressing the hope that it would cost Golden Dawn votes.

Osborne horse farm bought for $847,000

The second day of the Jennings Osborne estate auction started with the family horse farm selling for $847,000 and continued with bidders vying for items ranging from old tractors to Osborne's famed Arkansas Razorback grill, Big Frank.

Raw Video: School Bus Crashes Into Home

Surveillance video from a school bus in Indiana shows the driver bouncing out of his seat as his bus goes off the road and crashes into a house last month. The driver wasn't wearing his seat belt, and he has resigned from his job. (June 6)

Ryne Stanek - Baylor Preview

Arkansas pitcher Ryne Stanek previews the Razorbacks' upcoming series against Baylor.

DJ Baxendale - Baylor Preview/MLB Draft

Arkansas pitcher DJ Baxendale previews the Razorbacks' upcoming series against Baylor and recaps being selected in the 10th round of the MLB Draft.

Matt Reynolds - Baylor Preview/MLB Draft

Arkansas third baseman Matt Reynolds previews the Razorbacks' upcoming series against Baylor and recaps being selected in the second round of the MLB Draft.

Ray Bradbury, Author of 'Fahrenheit 451,' Dies

Ray Bradbury, the science fiction-fantasy master transformed his childhood dreams and Cold War fears into telepathic Martians, lovesick sea monsters, and the high-tech, book-burning future of "Fahrenheit 451." (June 6)

Rare spectacle: Venus travels across the sun

Crowds were flocking to look at the rare sight of Venus passing in front of the sun Tuesday and Wednesday, depending on the location of their vantage point. The next transit of the planet isn't set to take place until 2117. (June 6)

Walker calls for cooperation after win

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is promising to bring legislative Republicans and Democrats together, after his win in the state's recall election. (June 6)

Dave Van Horn - MLB Draft

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn talks about the Razorbacks' players and signees taken in the 2012 MLB Draft.

Dave Van Horn - Baylor Preview

Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn previews the Razorbacks' upcoming series against Baylor in the NCAA Waco Super Regional.

Gas leak forces evacuation of area in downtown LR

A gas leak caused when construction workers punctured a large gas pipe caused the evacuation of a four-block area in downtown Little Rock on Tuesday afternoon. Little Rock Fire Department spokesman Capt. Randy Hickmon said the area, including the streets, will be shut down for quite some time.

Children uninjured after fire on daycare van

Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Lt. Carl Minden and an employee who helped extinguish a fire in a daycare van talk about the incident.

Analyst: Credibility Key to Sandusky Trial

Jury selection begins Tuesday in the sexual abuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. AP's Mark Scolforo is covering the trial, and says the case could hinge on the credibility of Sandusky's accusers.

Clinton slams Romney

Former President Bill Clinton says it's essential for the nation to re-elect President Obama. Clinton and Obama appeared together at a fundraiser in New York Monday night. (June 5)

Beatles Tribute Band 1964

Beatles Tribute Band, "1964, The Tribute' rocked the packed Golden Nugget' showroom in December 2011. This tribute band has been touring the world for 27 years, including 11 performances at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. Video produced by Lew Steiner, Publisher, Atlantic City Weekly and ACWeekly.com.

Former officers charged with aiding drug trafficking released

Mark Anthony Jones and Randall Tremayn Robinson, the two former Little Rock Police Department officers charged with conspiracy to and attempting to aide and abet the transportation of several large shipments of marijuana, were released to their families pending trial. Magistrate judge Jerome Kearney determined the two men were not flight risks, nor do they present a threat to those in their community before the two men are to be tried in Federal court on the charges.

Burlsworth Camps Enter Second Decade

The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation recently completed its 11th year of football camps for youngsters in Harrison and Little Rock.

Raw video: Two cars collide on Broadway Bridge

Two people were taken to the hospital after a wreck Monday on the Broadway Bridge.

Zimmerman back in jail

Attorneys for George Zimmerman want a new bond hearing, after the former neighborhood watch volunteer's bail was revoked. Zimmerman returned to jail on Sunday.

Crews search for bodies after plane crash in Nigeria

A commercial airliner crashed into a densely populated neighborhood in Nigeria's largest city on Sunday, killing all 153 people on board and others on the ground in the country's worst air disaster in nearly two decades.

Two dead after attempted hit-and-run

Two teens are dead after the driver of a silver Chrysler struck both, then hit a blue Chevrolet Impala and came to rest in a yard before attempting to flee the scene around 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. He was apprehended.

Hall looking toward the future under Stinson

In his first season as head coach, Rod Stinson guided Little Rock Hall to wins in its first two games before eight straight losses. Those are results the second-year head man is hoping for less of in 2012.

Bear crashes graduation ceremony

A black bear wandered onto school property in Bakersfield, California, briefly interrupting an elementary school graduation party. The bear was caught and taken to the wild soon afterwards. (June 1)

Mistrial declared in Edwards case

A knowledgeable law enforcement official says it is unlikely that the Justice Department will retry John Edwards.

Little Rock Christian dealing with youth

Graduation is a part of high school sports. Every team must make up for the talent that leaves on a year-to-year basis. Little Rock Christian has that problem, and then some, with a lot of youth making up this year's roster.