Storms Kills 22 Across US Storms Kills 22 Across US
May 12, 2008 Picher, Oklahoma - Powerful storms killed 22 people in three states over the weekend. At least 15 people died in Missouri, six in Oklahoma, and one in Georgia. Several people were also injured. Officials... Read More
Member of Lackawanna Six Released from Prison Member of Lackawanna Six Released from Prison
May 8, 2008 Buffalo- The first member of the so-called "Lackawanna Six" to plead guilty to attending an al-Qaida training camp has been moved from prison to a halfway house in Detroit.Faysal Galab, 32, was transferred ... Read More
Obama Wins North Carolina, Clinton Indiana Obama Wins North Carolina, Clinton Indiana
May 7, 2008 Raleigh, North Carolina - Barack Obama has scored a clear win in the North Carolina primary, while Hillary Clinton has narrowly won the Indiana contest. The results are highlighting are highlighting an incr... Read More
US Contractors Accused in Abu Ghraib Torture Suit US Contractors Accused in Abu Ghraib Torture Suit
Los Angeles- Employees from US military contractors helped torture Iraqi civilians detained at Abu Ghraib prison five years ago, according to a federal lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Monday. Lawyers for Emad Al-Janabi... Read More
Myanmar Cyclone Death Toll More Than 10,000 Myanmar Cyclone Death Toll More Than 10,000
May 5, 2008 Yangon- The death toll from the Myanmar cyclone is more than 10,000 people, Myanmar's Foreign Ministry office said. Diplomats were summoned to a government briefing Monday as the reclusive southeast Asian ... Read More
US Releases Terror Watch List US Releases Terror Watch List
May 1, 2008 Washington, D.C. - In its annual terrorism report released on Wednesday, the Bush administration said al-Qaida has rebuilt some of its pre-September 11th capabilities from remote hiding places in Pakistan. ... Read More
Tornadoes Tear Through Virginia Tornadoes Tear Through Virginia
April 29, 2008 Suffolk, Virginia - Virginia faces a massive cleanup project today after at least three tornadoes damaged dozens of homes, and injured more than 200 people. The injured were mostly from Suffolk, Virgini... Read More
AP Poll: Clinton Better Suited Against McCain AP Poll: Clinton Better Suited Against McCain
April 29, 2008 Washington, D.C. - A new poll adds support to Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's claim that she will do better against Republican John McCain, than her fellow Democratic presidential runner... Read More
Rev. Wright Speaks at National Press Club Rev. Wright Speaks at National Press Club
April 29, 2008 Washington, D.C. - Senator Barack Obama's former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, touched of another firestorm of controversy. Speaking before the National Press Club, Rev. Wright responded to criticism... Read More
UN To Establish Food Task Force UN To Establish Food Task Force
April 29, 2008 New York City, NY - Efforts are underway by The United Nations to establish a task force to tackle the global food crisis. The organization’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that it would avert "wides... Read More
Obama's Former Pastor Speaks Out Obama's Former Pastor Speaks Out
April 28, 2008 Detroit, MI - Barack Obama's former pastor is back in the news after saying he is being descriptive not divisive when he speaks about racial injustices. Speaking in front of 10,000 people at an N.A.A.C.P... Read More
Millions Wasted in Iraqi Reconstruction Projects Millions Wasted in Iraqi Reconstruction Projects
April 28, 2008 Baghdad, Iraq - An audit of U.S. funded reconstruction projects for Iraq finds millions of dollars have been wasted, because many schemes have never been completed. The Special Inspector General for Ira... Read More
UN to Investigate N Korea-Syria Nuclear Link UN to Investigate N Korea-Syria Nuclear Link
April 25, 2008 Washington, D.C. - The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says it will investigate U.S. claims that Syria was building a secret nuclear reactor with North Korean help. But senior intelligence officials later said ... Read More
Pentagon Still Paying for Absent Soldiers Pentagon Still Paying for Absent Soldiers
Washington, D.C. - A pentagon audit shows that Iraq's government is still paying thousands of injured or absent policemen and soldiers. It’s apparently a way to compensate or care for their families. The reports have... Read More
Cops Cleared in 50-shot Slaying of Groom Cops Cleared in 50-shot Slaying of Groom
April 25, 2008 New York- Three detectives were acquitted of all charges Friday in the 50-shot killing of an unarmed groom-to-be on his wedding day, a case that put the NYPD at the center of another dispute involving all... Read More
NYPD to Patrol Subways with Rifles, Dogs NYPD to Patrol Subways with Rifles, Dogs
April 25, 2008 New York- NYPD officers armed with submachine guns and a bomb-sniffing dog named Clipper will now patrol the city subways, part of a stepped-up counter-terrorism effort in high profile areas. The special... Read More
Gaza Fuel Embargo Blocks Vital UN Aid Gaza Fuel Embargo Blocks Vital UN Aid
April 24, 2008 Gaza City- The United Nations warned that aid distribution would end in the Gaza Strip on Thursday unless Israel allows new fuel supplies, but Israel blamed Hamas for the shortages. "We are hours away fr... Read More
Rights Groups Press Saudis for Reform Rights Groups Press Saudis for Reform
April 24, 2008 Riyadh- The Saudi government should abide by international obligations and abolish polices that "grossly" discriminate against women, a report by a leading human rights group said. In the report released ... Read More
Former Terror Suspect on Hunger Strike Former Terror Suspect on Hunger Strike
April 24, 2008 Portsmouth-  An ex-University of South Florida professor once suspected of financing terrorism is on a hunger strike and suicide watch in a Virginia jail, officials say.Sami Al-Arian had hoped to be ... Read More
Honest Cabbie Returns $4m Violin Honest Cabbie Returns $4m Violin
April 24, 2008 Newark- A New Jersey taxi driver will be honored by the city next week after reuniting a violin left in his back seat with the musician who left it there. What's the big deal? The instrument is more than ... Read More
Rice Rationing for Major US Retailers Rice Rationing for Major US Retailers
April 24, 2008 Washington DC- The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, is restricting sales of rice at one of its chains - the latest sign of a global shortage of the staple food. Sam's Club, Wal-Mart's cash-and-carry ... Read More
Global Food Crisis Described As Silent Tsunami Global Food Crisis Described As Silent Tsunami
April 23, 2008 Washington DC- More than 100 million people are being driven deeper into poverty by a "silent tsunami" of sharply rising food prices, which have sparked riots around the world and threaten UN-backed feed... Read More
Saudi Blogger Responds to Anti-Islam Film Saudi Blogger Responds to Anti-Islam Film
April 23, 2008 Riyadh- A Saudi man has created a response to films criticizing Islam, in a video which portrays Christianity as a religion of violence. The film, entitled Schism, was made by Raed al-Saeed. It splices ... Read More
FDA Under Fire for Contaminated Drug FDA Under Fire for Contaminated Drug
April 23, 2008 Washington DC- Under the cloud of contaminated heparin deaths, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach received a rude welcome from Congress Tuesday, accused by Rep. John Dingell,... Read More
Congress Fights for Fair Pay Congress Fights for Fair Pay
April 23, 2008 Washington DC- Senate Republicans are planning to block a House bill overturning a Supreme Court decision limiting how long workers can wait before suing their employers for pay discrimination. Presiden... Read More
US Veterans Suing Government US Veterans Suing Government
April 22, 2008 San Francisco, CA - U.S. veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are suing the government, claiming inadequate care is leading to an increase in suicides. A San Francisco court will hear the class ... Read More
US Bill Plans to Fingerprint Foreign Travelers US Bill Plans to Fingerprint Foreign Travelers
April 22, 2008 Washington, D.C. -A new plan is creating some debate here in the U.S. The Bush Administration is expected to propose fingerprinting international travelers to the U.S. Within 24 hours after the travel... Read More
Clinton, Obama in Key Showdown Clinton, Obama in Key Showdown
Philadelphia- White House hopeful Hillary Clinton needs a big victory in Tuesday's crucial Pennsylvania primary election as she aims to regain ground on Barack Obama in the race for the Democratic Party's U.S. presidenti... Read More
Carter: Hamas Will Accept Israel Carter: Hamas Will Accept Israel
April 21, 2008 Jerusalem- Former US President Jimmy Carter has said that Hamas is prepared to accept the right of Israel to "live as a neighbor next door in peace". After meeting Hamas leaders last week in Syria, he c... Read More
DNA Testing Starts for Polygamist Compound Kids DNA Testing Starts for Polygamist Compound Kids
April 21, 2008 San Angelo- All 416 children taken into state custody from a polygamous community in West Texas will begin undergoing DNA testing today to determine who their parents are and if any are victims of sexual... Read More
Clinton, Obama Trade Jibes Ahead of PA Primaries Clinton, Obama Trade Jibes Ahead of PA Primaries
 April 21, 2008 Johnstown- Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama waged a furious war of negative attacks Monday, as tensions boiled on the eve of their next crunch Democratic presidential primary in Pennsylvania. On S... Read More
Kidnapped Pakistani Ambassador Appears in Video Kidnapped Pakistani Ambassador Appears in Video
April 21, 2008 Dubai- Pakistan's envoy to Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin, who went missing in February, appeared on Saturday in a video aired by Al-Arabiya news channel in which he said that he was held by the Taliban. "... Read More
New Yorkers React to Papal Visit New Yorkers React to Papal Visit
April 18, 2008 New York City, NY - The pontiff will hold a mass in the historic Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in midtown Manhattan. He will also hold a parade down fifth avenue. Thousands are expected to line up the stree... Read More
Democrats Prepare For Crucial Primaries Democrats Prepare For Crucial Primaries
April 18, 2008 Washington DC - After a six-week break in voting in their hard-fought Democratic presidential battle, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton square off on Tuesday in Pennsylvania -- the biggest state remaining... Read More
Pope Address UN General Assembly Pope Address UN General Assembly
April 18, 2008 New York - The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has told the UN in New York that member states should solve the world's crises together. In his speech on the final leg of his six-da... Read More
Clinton, Obama Face Off in Pennsylvania Clinton, Obama Face Off in Pennsylvania
April 17, 2008 Philadelphia- Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama set off on dueling five-day dashes through Pennsylvania Thursday, courting wavering Democrats ahead of a crucial presidential primary next week. Campaign a... Read More
Pope Asks Catholics to Help Sexual Abuse Victims Pope Asks Catholics to Help Sexual Abuse Victims
April 17, 2008 Washington DC- Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday again acknowledged the pain the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal has caused, and urged all Catholics to help heal the wounds. Celebrating Mass under bl... Read More
JFK & LAX Getting New Screen Test JFK & LAX Getting New Screen Test
April 16, 2008 New York City, NY - Travelers at key airports in New York and Los Angeles may be put through machines that see through clothing, and provide a detailed image of a person's body. This is the first expans... Read More
State Dept. May Order Diplomats to Iraq State Dept. May Order Diplomats to Iraq
April 16, 2008 Washington DC- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday defended the commitment of the nation's diplomats, despite recent resistance by many foreign services officers to a proposal to require tours... Read More
Students Push for Right to Bear Arms on Campus Students Push for Right to Bear Arms on Campus
April 16, 2008 Washington DC- April 16 marks the one-year anniversary of the worst school shooting in U.S. history: the Virginia Tech tragedy, which took the lives of 27 students, five faculty members and the shoo... Read More
Virginia Tech Remembers Shootings Virginia Tech Remembers Shootings
April 16, 2008 Blacksburg- Students and staff at Virginia Tech have begun a day of mourning for those killed in the massacre by an armed student on 16 April last year. Twenty-seven students and five staff died when 23... Read More
Red Carpet Welcome For Pope to US Red Carpet Welcome For Pope to US
April 16, 2008 Washington DC- A smiling Pope Benedict XVI arrived in the United States on Tuesday afternoon to start the six-day, two-city journey that will take him from the White House to the halls of the United Nati... Read More
Polygamist Mothers Cry Out for Their Children Polygamist Mothers Cry Out for Their Children
April 15, 2008 El Dorado, TX - Members of the media get a rare glimpse inside that west Texas polygamist compound and mothers of the children recently taken from the ranch speak out for the first time. On April 3rd, Ch... Read More
Pope Benedict XVI Arrives to U.S. Pope Benedict XVI Arrives to U.S.
April 15, 2008 Washington, D.C. -Pope Benedict the sixteenth has arrived in Washington Today, his first visit to the United States as Pontiff. President George Bush greet the Pope at Andrews Air Force Base, ... Read More
Obama Lashes At Clinton Criticism Obama Lashes At Clinton Criticism
April 14, 2008 Washington DC- Barack Obama on Monday accused Democratic foe Hillary Clinton of political pandering, after she pounced on his remark that some Americans turned to guns and religion because they were "bit... Read More
Plea For Urgent Food Crisis Action Plea For Urgent Food Crisis Action
April 14, 2008 Washington DC-  The World Bank has issued an urgent call to rich nations to help stem rising food prices, warning that social unrest in poor countries is spreading and that 100 million people are at... Read More
Angry Activists Plan Papal Visit Protests Angry Activists Plan Papal Visit Protests
April 14, 2008 New York- Angry Catholic activists are planning protests during this week’s papal visit to help highlight their causes including gay rights and equality for women. Various groups have planned vigils, de... Read More
Polygamy Case Poses Logistical Nightmare for Court Polygamy Case Poses Logistical Nightmare for Court
April 14, 2008 San Angelo- A judge was set to determine Monday how to handle the custody battles of 416 children taken earlier this month from a polygamist sect in central Texas. Dozens of lawyers -- including those r... Read More
Storms Hit the Midwest Storms Hit the Midwest
April 11, 2008 San Angelo, Texas - A line of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even snow pounded the nation's heartland on Thursday. That’s flooded nearly 200 roads in Missouri, closed schools in Arkansas and ripped... Read More
American Airlines Cancels 900 More Flights American Airlines Cancels 900 More Flights
April 10, 2008 Washington DC- American Airlines canceled more than 900 flights Thursday as it continued to perform safety inspections on certain jets. It's the third consecutive day of cancellations for American Airli... Read More