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Jul 30, 2007 7:36 AM CDT

'Best Little Whorehouse' Crusader Dies

Texas sheriff turned journalist inspired musical

(Newser) - Crusading Texas journalist Marvin Zindler, whose successful efforts in shutting down a brothel inspired the play and film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, died yesterday from pancreatic cancer. He was 85. He began his journalism career at the age of 51 after he was fired from a Texas...

US Airports Warned of Terror Attack Rehearsals

Jul 25, 2007 5:10 AM CDT

US Airports Warned of Terror Attack Rehearsals

Suspicious materials seized in 4 cities linked to 'dry runs'

(Newser) - Airport security teams have been warned to be on the lookout for terrorists attempting to carry explosive components onto planes as part of a dry run for future attacks, the AP reports. The TSA issued the alert last week after four passengers were caught with clay, wire, pipes, switches and...

Wrestler and Family Killed in
Murder-Suicide

Jun 26, 2007 4:37 AM CDT

Wrestler and Family Killed in Murder-Suicide

Bodies of wife and young son found in dead champion's home

(Newser) - A professional wrestler was found dead yesterday with his wife and 7-year old son in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide. Investigators believe Chris Benoit, 40, killed his family over the weekend in their secluded Georgia home before committing suicide yesterday. A neighbor alerted police, who discovered the bodies in...

Astros Demote Closer After
Two Games

Apr 9, 2007 10:02 PM CDT

Astros Demote Closer After Two Games

Brad Lidge busted to middle reliever; Dan Wheeler promoted

(Newser) - After just two woeful outings, Astros closer Brad Lidge has been demoted to middle reliever. His close friend Dan Wheeler will take his place as Houston's ninth-inning man. This will feel like deja vu to Lidge; he lost his closer's job twice last year as well.

Texans Release Carr, Williams

Mar 25, 2007 5:30 PM CDT

Texans Release Carr, Williams

Huston waives its two best-known players

(Newser) - The Houston Texans released their two best-known players today, quarterback David Carr and running back Domanick Williams (formerly Davis), after years of disappointing performances.

Texans Acquire Schaub for
Draft Picks

Mar 25, 2007 5:07 PM CDT

Texans Acquire Schaub for Draft Picks

$48 million deal for Matt Schaub as starter

(Newser) - Former second-string Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Schaub will earn up to $48 million as starting quarterback for the Houston Texans the next six seasons. The Texans, meanwhile, are looking to shop David Carr, who had been the team's starter. In five years, Carr's QB rating was 75.5, and he...