Oscar Pistorius
Catonsville High students' editorials appear on New York Times website
Two Catonsville High School juniors' editorials were recently published on the New York Times' website.
Eric Vogt wrote one of 10 winning essays in the newspaper's Editorial Contest titled, "Cutting it Short", while Hannah Llorin received an honorable mention for her essay, "The Murky Ethics of Athletic Prosthetics."
Both were among 45 students recognized from 5,000 students across the country for their participation in the contest, according to a Baltimore County Public Schools press release.
The contest asked students to: choose a topic they care about, gather evidence from both New York Times and non-New York Times sources, and write a concise...
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London Olympics
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius takes off from the starting blocks in the first round of the men's 400-meter race at the London Olympics. Pistorius became the first double-leg amputee to ever compete in the Olympics.
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Catonsville High students' editorials appear on New York Times website
Two Catonsville High School juniors' editorials were recently published on the New York Times' website.
Eric Vogt wrote one of 10 winning essays in the newspaper's Editorial Contest titled, "Cutting it Short", while Hannah Llorin received an...
Pistorius and South Africa's culture of fear
As details continue to emerge about the killing of Reeva Steenkamp by the Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, one fact appears to be certain: The man known as the "Blade Runner" did fire four bullets through a bathroom door in his South African...
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Men's Health names Michael Phelps 'Fittest of All Time'
As if Michael Phelps needed another feather in his already over-stuffed cap, Men's Health has just named him the fittest man of all time.
There are folks on the list like the incredibly hunky Daniel Craig, the inspiring Oscar Pistorius, even Charles...
Who has emerged as star of the Olympics?
Bolt a stunnerDiane PucinLos Angeles TimesIt hurts to say this because I've been with Gabrielle Douglas from her emergence at the U.S. nationals as a sparkling star, through her turn at the Olympics trials where she brushed off a fall...
SAfrican judge denies appeal for harsher Pistorius sentence
A South African judge on Friday dismissed an appeal by prosecutors for a harsher sentence against Oscar Pistorius who was found guilty of murder for killing his girlfriend in 2013. Judge Thokozile Masipa said the state's appeal to extend the six-year...
Pistorius treated at South African hospital; back to jail
Oscar Pistorius was treated for minor wrist injuries at a hospital and has been returned to a South African jail where the Olympian is serving a six-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, prison officials said Sunday. The report of...
Pistorius injures wrist in jail, denies suicide attempt
Oscar Pistorius was treated for minor wrist injuries at a hospital and has been returned to a South African jail where the Olympian is serving a six-year sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, prison officials said Sunday.
The report of...
Prosecutors to appeal Pistorius' 6-year jail sentence
South African prosecutors announced their intention to appeal against Oscar Pistorius' six-year jail sentence for murder on Thursday, calling it "shockingly" lenient and a decision that could bring the country's justice system into...
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in prison for murder
Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympian described by a judge as a "fallen hero," was sentenced on Wednesday to six years in a South African prison for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a ruling viewed by some as too lenient....
From Olympics to prison, the marathon of covering Oscar Pistorius' fall from grace
Ten years ago, a young man turned up at a Pretoria athletic field and trotted around the track a few times with casual ease. This must be the man I was waiting for.
His name was Oscar Pistorius, and he was running on carbon fiber blades.
I had an...
The life of Oscar Pistorius: Triumphs and trials
Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a fall from grace for the world-famous disabled Olympian once held as an inspirational figure. The 29-year-old Pistorius was led away to prison...
Pistorius to hear new sentence for murder
A South African judge is expected to announce Oscar Pistorius' new sentence on Wednesday, with the double-amputee Olympic runner facing a possible 15-year jail term after his conviction was changed to murder for shooting girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in...
Oscar Pistorius says the girlfriend he killed would want him to be free
Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee Olympic track star who was convicted in the shooting death of his late girlfriend, believes she would not want him to be imprisoned for the crime.
Pistorius, who is awaiting sentencing for killing Reeva Steenkamp on...
Guide to world sports bodies judging Russia's doping case
Russia's ban from Olympic track and field for alleged doping is being investigated and judged by an alphabet soup of world sports leaders. The IOC on Tuesday will host a meeting to assess an IAAF decision that was based on a WADA investigation and could...
Pistorius family reports threats ahead of murder sentence
Oscar Pistorius and other relatives have been threatened in an extortion attempt ahead of the former track star's sentencing on July 6 for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius' family said Monday. South African police said they are...
Pistorius walks on stumps for judge, sentencing on July 6
Oscar Pistorius removed his prostheses and hobbled on his stumps in front of a judge in a South African courtroom Wednesday, part of his defense team's attempt to show that the double-amputee Olympic athlete, convicted of murdering girlfriend Reeva...
Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder on July 6
A judge says she will announce Oscar Pistorius' sentence for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on July 6.
Prosecutors have called for a 15-year jail sentence for Pistorius, the minimum sentence for murder in South Africa. However, a judge can...