The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa

Top News

October 9, 2012

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

CLINTON — Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

1. WHEN SANDUSKY LEARNS HIS SENTENCE

Even his lawyers say the 8 a.m. hearing will likely result in a penalty that sends the ex-Penn State assistant coach to prison for the rest of his life.

2. "EL LAZCA" APPARENTLY KILLED IN MEXICO SHOOTOUT

Heriberto Lazcano was a founder of the Zetas drug cartel, which carried out some of the country's bloodiest massacres.

3. WHAT NASA HOPES TO LEARN FROM A SKYDIVER'S JUMP

Felix Baumgartner's 23-mile free fall, scheduled for 10 a.m., could lead to ways to help astronauts survive accidents.

4. WHERE ROMNEY, OBAMA CAN BE FOUND TODAY

Both candidates return to Ohio, with the president speaking at Ohio State at 4 p.m. and his Republican challenger campaigning in Akron at 6:25 p.m.

5. HOW WORLD HUNGER FIGURES WERE SKEWED

The number is actually 870 million, not 1 billion, the U.N. said, correcting an error blamed on flawed methodology and poor data.

6. A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR EGYPT'S PROTESTERS

The decree could benefit more than 1,000 demonstrators, but some lawyers say the wording is vague and doesn't immediately set anyone free.

7. WHY PROTESTANTS ARE NO LONGER THE MAJORITY IN THE U.S.

More Americans have no religious affiliation and there's also a growing number of nondenominational Christians, a study found.

8. WHO'S MOST AT RISK IN THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK

Although 13,000 people received the suspected steroid shots, those who got them in the back for pain are more likely to be infected.

9. U.S., FRENCH SCIENTISTS SHARE NOBEL PRIZE FOR PHYSICS

David Wineland and Serge Haroche were honored for inventing and developing methods for observing tiny quantum particles without destroying them.

10. MAN DIES AFTER WINNING ROACH-EATING CONTEST

Edward Archbold downed dozens of the bugs, but an entomology professor says the insects are normally safe to eat unless someone has an allergy to them.

Text Only
Top News
  • Flood buyouts could cost millions extra CEDAR RAPIDS -- More than 100 victims of the 2008 Iowa floods could receive buyouts well above their property's assessed value before the disaster struck. Those buyouts -- some more than $1 million above pre-flood assessments -- are in line to cost t

    June 18, 2013

  • Second TIF district eyed FULTON, Ill. -- Development discussions for the 112 acres of land purchased by the city of Fulton last month has begun. The city council met Monday to review a presentation from SB Friedman Senior Project Manager Geoff Dickenson for a new potential

    June 18, 2013

  • Some not wild about hogs CLINTON -- No decision has been made on a proposal for a hog confinement operation in rural Clinton County. This facility would be located approximately 7 miles southeast of Elwood and 5 to 6 miles northwest of Welton. The Clinton County Board of Sup

    June 18, 2013

  • Ex-Iowa teacher receives prison for sexual contact ALLISON -- A former math teacher at a rural Iowa high school headed to prison Monday after a judge sentenced her to up to five years for engaging in sex acts with three male students. Ashley Nicole Anderson's sentence was shorter than the term of up

    June 18, 2013

  • Prospect Avenue questions to be answered

    CLINTON — The city of Clinton will host a public meeting regarding Prospect Avenue construction Wednesday at Clinton City Hall. The public information meeting will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Council chambers at Clinton City Hall. The

    June 18, 2013

  • organ-transplant.jpg Facebook's organ donor status sends registrations soaring

    Facebook's addition of a way for its users to tell people their organ-donor status helped boost the number of people who registered as donors 21-fold in one day.

    June 18, 2013 1 Photo

  • 6-18-13 1B-Clinton softball - fielding error Queens nearly nip Wildcats CLINTON -- In every conceivable way, there was seemingly no chance Clinton would bounce back from a 12-0 opening loss to Davenport North in Mondya's doubleheader. The first game lasted less than an hour; the Wildcats cranked two home runs in one inni

    June 18, 2013 4 Photos

  • teacher-abuse.jpg Caught on tape: Fla. teacher accused of beating autistic child

    A surveillance video shows David Baier, a former special needs teacher in Davie, Fla., picking up a 12-year-old autistic student by his hair and then pushing him to the floor.

    June 18, 2013 1 Photo

  • Homemade Fast Food photo New goal: Make processed foods look more natural NEW YORK -- Here's the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection. When stretching out the dough for its premium "Artisan Pizzas," Domino's workers are instructed not to worry about making the rectangles too perfect: The pies are su

    June 18, 2013 1 Photo

  • Union Pacific routes money back into community CLINTON -- Five Clinton-area non-profit organizations were awarded grants from the Union Pacific Foundation on Monday. Big Brother Big Sisters, the Friends of the Clinton Public Library, Mercy Medical Center, the River City Municipal Band and the Un

    June 18, 2013

AP Video