Monthly Archives: February 2009

SoCal robbery suspect tries to become policeman

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California say a man wanted for a store robbery was arrested when he showed up to take a test to become a police officer….

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Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s old shows up for sale

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — An Atlanta investment banker is auctioning off more than 15,000 videotaped episodes of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s iconic Christian talk show….

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Bruce Willis being sued for $4 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Bruce Willis and his production company are being sued in Los Angeles for $4 million for breach of contract….

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French film honors Hoffman, Penn

PARIS-The French film industry honored Dustin Hoffman and saluted Sean Penn Friday during a ceremony that saw its coveted Cesar for best film going to Martin Provost’s “Seraphine.” In all, “Seraphine” took seven Cesars, the French equivalent of the Oscars. … Continue reading

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