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In Ethiopia, African Union celebrates 50 years

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:55:12 -0400

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Dozens of African leaders are meeting in the Ethiopian capital to mark 50 years since the founding of the African Union, a continentwide organization that helped liberate Africa from colonial masters.

Man shot outside Houston-area bar fight dies

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:26:23 -0400

HOUSTON - A man who was shot outside a Houston-area bar following a birthday party and then driven to a relative's home has died.

KC man celebrates 102nd birthday flying high

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:26:35 -0400

GARDNER, Kansas - A Kansas City, Missouri, vintage airplane enthusiast celebrates his 102nd birthday by taking a short flight in a plane he owned years ago.

An old horse gets the carrot ... cake

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:22:22 -0400

BIRDSBORO, Pennsylvania - The old horse sported colorful strands of yarn lovingly tied to his mane and a bright green wrap around his tail.

Cincinnati zoo celebrates elephant's 40th birthday

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:04:34 -0400

CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Zoo's oldest Asian elephant is celebrating her 40th birthday with a special pachyderm-sized cake and a serenade.