US elections: All the Presidents' girls (Independent)

6 September 2008, 4:43 pm

What is it about the daughters of America's elected monarchs and monarchs-in-waiting, when they arrive in Washington DC? Go through the 16 men who have been either president or vice-president since 1961 – from the era of John F Kennedy to that of George W Bush – and their sons actually outnumber... read more

Dickerson convicted in slaying (The News & Observer)

6 September 2008, 10:38 am

A jury finds that the Raleigh man acted with premeditation in the beating death of Brenda Fox.... read more

Former Oakland watchdog group director arrested for embezzlement (Oakland Tribune)

5 September 2008, 6:42 pm

Police believe former operations director at PUEBLO plundered group for at least $200,000... read more

Former Hawkeye charged with armed robbery in Detroit (The Des Moines Register)

5 September 2008, 12:53 pm

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former University of Iowa football player charged with armed robbery last month in a Detroit suburb.... read more

Two Iowa City Police Officers Injured in Arrest (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)

5 September 2008, 12:02 pm

IOWA CITY (AP) - Iowa City police say two officers have been injured while arresting a man suspected in a hit-and-run accident. David Merrick was arrested early Friday and faces charges of drunken driving and interference with official acts causing injury.... read more

Court reverses indecent exposure conviction (The Des Moines Register)

5 September 2008, 9:08 am

A Des Moines man should not have been found guilty of indecent exposure, even though Ankeny police caught him masturbating with baby oil on his hands outside two bedroom windows of women who heard him moaning, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled today.... read more