Articles written by Laura Smith

A group of black students in Monroeville, Alabama are accusing their school of racist treatment towards them. This town is the same depicted in Harper Lee's famous novel.

May 25, 2008 - Laura Smith

A 15-year-old girl from Dearborn, Michigan has sold over 17,328 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. The money made from the sales will be used to finance a trip to Europe.

May 17, 2008 - Laura Smith

One website has used data from local governments to point out the cities with the greatest air quality. Meanwhile, the AML has a list with the dirtiest air in the US.

May 10, 2008 - Laura Smith

Due to the popularity of reality TV, memoirs are recent big sellers in the book industry. People are interested to read true stories while experts are pushing fiction.

May 4, 2008 - Laura Smith

A new exhibit will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art featuring 32 of George Lois' 92 Esquire covers dated between 1962-1972.

Apr 27, 2008 - Laura Smith

Eric Thompson, the owner of a gun company who sold guns to Seung-Hui Cho and Steven Kazmierczak was invited to Virginia Tech by Students for Concealed Carry group.

Apr 27, 2008 - Laura Smith

A Catholic priest from Brazil disappeared on April 20th after floating away on hundreds of balloons. Rescue efforts are growing dim in hopes of finding him.

Apr 26, 2008 - Laura Smith

The Army is trying out a portable polygraph machine with its soldiers to question captured enemies. Some support the new technology while others strongly oppose its use.

Apr 12, 2008 - Laura Smith

The popularity of organic foods is rising despite their already high prices. At the same time, people are weighing their options as to which organic foods to buy.

Apr 6, 2008 - Laura Smith

Jacyi Yaeger lost her battle with terminal cancer a day after her jailed father visited her bedside. Family and supporters had been fighting to fulfill Jacyi's last wish.

Mar 30, 2008 - Laura Smith

New studies being conducted all over the world are coming close to proving that those with post traumatic stress or depression associate smells with negative memories.

Mar 29, 2008 - Laura Smith

A recent report has come out regarding the general safety of activities that concern children including playground equipment, cross walks and helmet and booster seat use.

Mar 23, 2008 - Laura Smith

John Gonsalves was killed on March 20 when his home caught fire. Gonsalves still had $1 million to claim on a $5 million win. His is one of many tragic lottery stories.

Mar 23, 2008 - Laura Smith

A team of four spelunkers were found on the afternoon of Fri. March 21 after failing to return home at the appointed time. The rescue is said to take 8-10 hours.

Mar 22, 2008 - Laura Smith

Researchers have recently found evidence pointing to at least two unmarked graves in the area surrounding one of the Manson's family's ranches and are now looking to dig.

Mar 16, 2008 - Laura Smith

Grad student Katie Moriarty was on a mission to photograph weasels in the Sierra Nevada when she came across a wolverine, thought to have left the region years ago.

Mar 11, 2008 - Laura Smith

A year old interview with Marion Cotillard talking about a 9/11 conspiracy recently surfaced online after her Oscar win, forcing her to apologize for her comments.

Mar 9, 2008 - Laura Smith

In 1958, African writer Chinua Achebe brought African culture to the US with his novel "Things Fall Apart." This year, the novel celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Mar 1, 2008 - Laura Smith

Winter storms along the Pacific coasts have uncovered several types of artifacts buried in Oregon including shipwrecks, ghost forrests, canons, and iron deposits.

Feb 26, 2008 - Laura Smith

Suzanne Wangler was a local TV news anchor in Lansing. She had resigned the Thursday before she was found dead and a day after she was charged with embezzlement.

Feb 24, 2008 - Laura Smith

The stress and hormonal changes of becoming a new mother has shown in a recent study to cause pregnant women to be more forgetful when learning new facts and multitasking

Feb 22, 2008 - Laura Smith

Couples who sign up with uTango spend online and get cash back each year for spending habits as well as larger bonuses for every 10 years they stay married.

Feb 20, 2008 - Laura Smith

An explanation as to why honeybees are vital agricultural tools, what Haagan-Dazs is doing to find a reason behind the problem, and some facts about the honeybee.

Feb 18, 2008 - Laura Smith

Mention of the latest death that has occurred at the grand canyon as well as previous accidents that have made headlines.

Feb 17, 2008 - Laura Smith

Newark New Jersey, a city with high homicide rates, has gone over a month without a reported murder. Because of this, billboards pleaing for peace are being taken down.

Feb 16, 2008 - Laura Smith

Outlines the results of CDC research related to the choking game and lists warning signs that a teen is participating in the game.

Feb 15, 2008 - Laura Smith

Briefly examines how Asia, Africa, and North America celebrate Valentine's Day. Also mentions countries that ban the holiday versus the commercial appeal in the US.

Feb 14, 2008 - Laura Smith

Details the murder scene of the respected New York psychotherapist and explains the philosophy of her treatment of patients throughout her 20-year career.

Feb 13, 2008 - Laura Smith

Provides detail of Green family's charitable donation to pay off debts of Oral Roberts University and the motivations behind the family's charitable history.

Feb 12, 2008 - Laura Smith

Marvel book reveals that sidekick Bucky Barnes has taken over as Captain America after Steve Rogers was assassinated last year. Article also recalls history of the hero.

Feb 11, 2008 - Laura Smith

A brief history of Nickelodeon, the children's TV network, especially, the 1980's and 90's programs and how grown fans today honor the network's past.

Feb 10, 2008 - Laura Smith

Provides details of Sanchez's new contract and recaps his previous years with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Feb 10, 2008 - Laura Smith

Run through of past and current hollywood issues of Hollywood magazine including this year's cover featuring ten young up-and-coming actresses.

Feb 6, 2008 - Laura Smith