News Backpacks

Dec

Glen Campbell considering more live shows in 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Glen Campbell may be wrapping up a goodbye tour but that doesn’t mean he’s done with the stage.Campbell is considering scheduling more shows next year after playing more than 120 dates in 2012.The 76-year-old singer has Alzheimer’s disease and has begun to lose his memory. He put out his final studio album, “Ghost on the Canvas,” in 2011 and embarked on the tour with family...

Jewel parent says sale talks proceeding

Label: Business

Exterior of Jewel-Osco's first "Green Store" located at 370 N. Desplaines in Chicago. ...

Nov

Missouri Powerball winner verified; Arizona's a mystery

Label: World

Sometimes it's better to dream, particularly when reality means you're not an instant multimillionaire. Bob Kangas realized...

Producer sues Pythons over ‘Spamalot’ royalties

Label: Lifestyle

LONDON (AP) — It’s no joking matter.A producer of the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is suing the British comedy troupe over royalties from the hit stage musical “Spamalot.”Producer Mark Forstater wants a bigger share of proceeds from the show, which is based on the Pythons’ 1975 movie spoof of the legend of King Arthur.Lawyers for Monty Python are contesting Forstater’s claim and will present...

Hockey Coaches Defy Doctors on Concussions, Study Finds

Label: Health

Despite several years of intensive research, coverage and discussion about the dangers of concussions, the idea of playing through head injuries is so deeply rooted in hockey culture that two university teams kept concussed players on the ice even though they were taking part in a major concussion study. The study, which will be published Friday in a series of articles in the journal Neurosurgical...

Jewel parent says sale talks proceeding

Label: Business

Exterior of Jewel-Osco's first "Green Store" located at 370 N. Desplaines in Chicago. ...

Nov

Winning Powerball tickets sold in Arizona, Kansas City area

Label: World

The winning numbers for the record Powerball jackpot were drawn Wednesday night. The...

Lindsay Lohan arrested on assault charge in NYC

Label: Lifestyle

NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested Thursday after police said she hit a woman during an argument at a New York City nightclub.The “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” star was arrested at 4 a.m. and charged with third-degree assault.She left a police precinct nearly four hours later with a black jacket pulled over her head. She was wearing leggings, a green mini skirt and high-heels, and...