Friday, June 17, 2011

Computer glitch disrupts United Airlines flights

Computer glitch disrupts United Airlines flights


Computer glitch disrupts United Airlines flights

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:12 PM PDT

A failure in United Airlines' computer system has led to widespread delays at several U.S. airports, leaving many travelers stranded on flights or sitting in terminals.

Report: S. Korea fires on civilian plane

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 08:42 PM PDT

The South Korean military fired at a civilian plane near the Yellow Sea border with North Korea, mistaking it for one of the North's military planes, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Saturday, citing a military source.

Captured soldier gets 2nd promotion

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:51 PM PDT

Bowe Bergdahl, 25, was a private first class when he disappeared in June 2009 after finishing his guard shift in southeastern Afghanistan.

Suspect linked to Mexico massacre

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:36 PM PDT

Federal police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for coordinating the kidnappings of more than 70 migrants later found dead in northern Mexico last year, authorities said Friday.

U.S. explores Syria war crimes charges

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:43 PM PDT

The United States is collecting information on possible war crimes by Syrian security forces amid a violent crackdown on opposition protesters, a senior Obama administration official said Friday.

Saudi women defy driving ban

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 04:13 PM PDT

Women put keys in ignitions today in Saudi Arabia to challenge the conservative Islamic kingdom's ban on female drivers.

U.N. passes 1st gay rights resolution

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 04:00 PM PDT

The U.S.-backed resolution supports equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation. The issue is now "squarely on the U.N.'s agenda," a U.S. official says.

Big changes as Greece fights debt crisis

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 10:50 AM PDT

Prime Minister George Papandreou scrambles to prevent his government collapsing, as an intensifying economic crisis threatens the eurozone's stability.

Missing Vietnam War vet's remains ID'd

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 04:57 PM PDT

It has been more than 40 years since Air Force 1st Lt. David A Thorpe was declared missing in action from the Vietnam War. Now his family will finally receive some closure.

Rep. Giffords to visit family in Tucson

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 07:23 PM PDT

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords touched down in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona, on Friday to see her family for the weekend, according to her congressional office.

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