Local trio helps Owls makes history (Cy-Fair Sun)

Rice defensive tackle Todd Mohr stood on the Reliant Stadium grass, reveling in the Owls’ historic Texas Bowl victory.

Top stories: Fireworks explosion unforgettable (Daily News Journal)

Murfreesboro firefighters fought a blaze at Fireworks Supermarket on South Church Street in October that, at times, fought back.

Death toll in Thai nightclub blaze rises to 64 (Thailandnews.net)

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thai police say the death toll in a New Year's Eve nightclub fire in Bangkok, Thailand, has reached 64 after two of those injured died.

Spoleto '09 (The Post and Courier)

Like other festivals across the nation, Spoleto Festival USA is having to tighten its belt, but festival officials say the high quality of performances will remain the same. Tickets are on sale for the 17-day comprehensive arts festival to be held here May 22 through June 7, says Paula Edwards, festival marketing and public relations director.

Russian int.: USA participating in Israeli War (Scoop.co.nz)

MOSCOW, (PIC)-- American aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean Sea are assisting the Israeli occupation forces in the military campaign on Gaza Strip, a well informed source in the Russian intelligence said on Wednesday.