Practice News story #6 Speech

Posted: 4:45 MST, Feb. 22, 2007

President Lincoln spoke yesterday afternoon, Nov. 19, at 4:00 p.m. to dedicate the commemorative cemetery being built in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This moving speech was given on the rural grounds were the new cemetery will be built. His speech gave comfort to those who have lost loved ones in the war; President Lincoln has said that, “these dead shall not have died in vain.”

In his speech he also exclaimed, “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” These words will surely give hope to our nation in our war torn state. His enthusiasm and trust in our nations resiliency and determination was made apparent throughout his speech our nation is fortunate to have such strong leadership in this time of great trial. His inspired words will not soon be forgotten but rather will be remembered for generations to come.

Practice News Story #5- obituary

In a tragic loss for the entertainment world the king of pop, Michael Jackson, has died. He was pronounced dead at 11:37 a.m., yesterday, Feb. 14, 2007. The cause of death has been determined to be complications with anesthesia preceding a breast augmentation at the UCLA medical center in Las Angles.

Michael, or as his fans call him, MJ, has been entertaining for nearly his whole life. His eccentric nature and antics have made him fodder for ridicule along with making him as popular and fascinating as he is. His album “Thriller” still holds the record for best selling album and has had several number one hits. He will be missed internationally having sold 170 million albums world-wide. MJ is best known for always wearing white socks with black shoes, his signature dancing with dances like the moonwalk and his moves to the “thriller”. He also often wears a single sequenced glove and often says “hee, hee” in his songs.

He was survived by his former spouses Debbie Rowe, Lisa Marie Presley, and his two children from his marriage to Debbie Rowe. As well as his parents Katherine and Joe Jackson and all of his siblings, Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy and Janet. As well as millions of fans who will dearly miss him.

Practice News story 4: Court

Posted: 4:50 p.m. MST, Feb. 7, 2007

Suspect in LDS Church Break-in Faces Serious Charges


LOGAN, Utah— Earlier this morning a preliminary hearing was held in the 1st superior court of Cache County regarding the recent apprehension of the suspects involved in the LDS church break in on Wednesday of last week.

Defense attorney, Robbie Cochran, who will be defending the suspect, Jim Micheals, has said, “My client…is not guilty of the crimes to which he has been charged. Jim Micheals is one suspect in this case, however, being that the other is a minor no information has yet to be released about him. Micheals’ is being charged with Misdemeanor charges of breaking and entering, Misdemeanor charges of vandalism, and felony charges of burglary.

Micheals’ has posted his 5000-dollar bail and is awaiting trial which will be held Judge Allen Mayfield on Mar. 21, 2007. The District attorney, Noel Mayfield, has said that the defendant could face 6 months to a year in jail and could ultimately face up to 5000 dollars in fines. The DA has also stated that they have overwhelming evidence, including, fingerprints, criminal history, and interviews, which will ensure a guilty result.