Thursday, July 3, 2008
News Morning headlines
Posted by Russell McLendon on Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:57 PM
WALK IN THE FARC: The Colombian military infiltrates FARC rebel leadership, tricking the guerillas into handing over hostages who had been held in the jungle for more than five years.
MCCAIN: Accused by fellow Republican of getting hot under the collar during a 1987 negotiation with Nicaraguan guerillas, then grabbing one by his collar, "like he was throwing him up out of the chair to tell him what he thought about him or whatever."
OXENDINE: Bars a California insurance company from doing business in Georgia after concluding that it violated rules against selling misleading or unsuitable life insurance policies to military personnel.
BATTLE OF KETTLE CREEK: Archaeologists uncover evidence that changes the story of the 1779 Revolutionary War battle in Wilkes County between 350 Patriots and 700 Loyalists.
CUMBERLAND BLUES: The Cumberland Island wildfire is still going despite rains, but visitors continue to visit the island.
TERRAPIN STATIONARY: Dylan the sea turtle, who was recently released into the wild, hasn't traveled far, now exploring the waters off Cumberland Island, according to an online tracking map.
DENIM CRISIS: Women's Wear Daily reports on the toll the Blue Jean Bandits are taking on metro Atlanta's premium denim dealers.
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