Police seizure of American flag signaling distress may result in legal action

By Calvin Palmer
An American flag flown upside down to signal the distress of a businessman who was refused a liquor license for his restaurant by a Wisconsin village may result in legal action after police officers seized the flag before a Fourth of July parade.
Vito Congine Jr began flying the flag upside down outside the restaurant [...]

Science teacher charged with attempted murder of student

By Calvin Palmer
A science teacher was charged with attempted murder today after an incident at his school on Wednesday.
Peter Harvey, 49, of Mansfield, is accused of attacking 14-year-old Jack Waterhouse.
Harvey an experienced and well respected teacher, is said to have “snapped” and lost control after the teenager allegedly swore at him during a physics lesson.
It is believed [...]

Led Zeppelin star awarded royal honor

By Calvin Palmer
Robert Plant, former lead singer with Led Zeppelin, was presented with his CBE (Commander of the British Empire) by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace today.
Plant said the experience was humbling to take part in a ceremony alongside “very selfless” military heroes and community volunteers.
With his long hair tied into a ponytail [...]

Driver of car hit by train had suspended license

By Calvin Palmer
The driver of a car hit by an Amtrak train yesterday at a rail crossing near Detroit, resulting in his death and the death of the four passengers, was driving with a suspended license.
Sgt Mark Gajeski said Dan Broughton, 19, of Woodhaven, had a number of traffic violations, including speeding and disobeying a [...]