July 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic
A pair of Mitchell natives is raising money to continue decorating the graves of South Dakotans who died in Italy during World War II.
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March 21, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Dear Shirley, I never knew I had so many friends. They are coming out of the woodwork now that Anderson Cooper surprised me when I was in New York last week. At the end of his interview that was shown Tuesday, he said Celebrity Cruises is going to fly me and a friend to a 12-night luxury voyage along the Mediterranean. It would be aboard Celebrity Silhouette. Can you believe all this that has happened since I went viral, Shirley? Continue Reading
March 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
His musical roots were in jazz, but his songs ranged from folk to pop to classical to opera, creating a soundtrack beloved by generations of Italians. Continue Reading
February 23, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Though austerity measures are the main pillar in Europe’s strategy to fight the debt crisis, they are clearly hurting the economy in the short-term Spain and Italy are expected to sink into recession this year as their governments cut debt aggressively. Continue Reading
February 22, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Divers searching the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship off a Tuscan island found eight bodies today on one of the passenger decks, including that of a missing 5-year-old Italian girl, authorities said. Continue Reading
February 13, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Authorities say 15 people remain missing and are presumed dead after the ship hit a reef Jan. 13 when the captain made an unauthorized maneuver. Seventeen people are confirmed dead. Continue Reading
February 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
A thin film of oil spread from the Costa Concordia cruise ship as waves battered its wreckage off Italy’s coast today, adding to fears of an environmental disaster in the area’s sensitive, pristine waters. Continue Reading
January 31, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Italy’s Civil Protection agency said today that technical studies indicated the deformed hull of the ship created too many safety concerns to continue the search within it. Relatives of the missing and diplomatic officials representing their countries have been informed of the decision, it said in a statement. Continue Reading
January 29, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro held numerous prestigious posts before becoming Italy’s ninth postwar president, a position that is largely ceremonial but carries the significant role of moral compass for the country. Continue Reading
January 27, 2012 in West Central Tribune
ROME (AP) Costa Crociere SpA offered uninjured passengers $14,460 apiece Friday to compensate them for lost baggage and the psychological trauma they suffered after their cruise ship ran aground and capsized off Tuscany. Continue Reading
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