Friday, November 25, 2011

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Pakistan military officials: NATO attack leaves 8 dead

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 10:26 PM PST

NATO helicopters opened fire on a Pakistani check point late Friday, killing eight soldiers, two Pakistani military officials said.

Grandfather injured, arrested in Walmart brawl

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 09:34 PM PST

An Arizona man lay handcuffed and non-responsive on the floor of a Walmart on Black Friday, as his emotional grandson stood nearby.

Oregon's death penalty halt merciful and right

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:13 PM PST

Some found it shocking when Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber granted convicted double-murderer Gary Haugen a reprieve Tuesday, setting aside Haugen's scheduled December 6 execution. Haugen, who killed another prisoner while serving a life sentence for a previous murder, had waived all appeals.

Want jobs? Encourage immigration

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:53 PM PST

If we want to create jobs in America, we must welcome foreign-born innovators. "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses of immigrant entrepreneurs yearning to breathe free": This is the message we need Lady Liberty to shine forth into the world.

Egyptian officer suspected of being 'The Eye Hunter,' shooting protesters

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:45 PM PST

Egypt's general prosecutor on Friday ordered a police officer to submit to questioning regarding his suspected role in shooting protesters in the eyes during recent clashes in Cairo's Tahrir Square.

Canadian border city has first homicide in 26 months

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:05 PM PST

In his 60 years, Arnold Blaine has known only two people who've owned a gun: one a hunter, the other a nightclub owner.

Diplomat: Syria risking Arab League sanctions

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 06:28 PM PST

Syria's failure to respond to Friday's deadline for it to allow Arab League observers into the country to monitor the government's response to civil unrest moves the country a step closer to economic sanctions from its neighbors, a senior Arab League diplomat said.

Pregnant woman kidnapped in Cairo, husband says

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 05:57 PM PST

The 25-year-old pregnant wife of a Syrian TV anchor in Egypt was kidnapped in Cairo on Friday, her husband said.

Feds open 'formal safety defect' probe into Chevy Volt

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 05:17 PM PST

Federal safety regulators announced Friday that they have opened "a formal safety defect investigation" into the Chevrolet Volt over concerns the electric car's battery may pose a significant fire risk.

Khmer Rouge legacy: Land disputes

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 05:03 PM PST

In a week where three top surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime stand trial for crimes against humanity, the legacy of that era is still creating upheaval more than 30 years later.

A travel nightmare: Man stands throughout 7-hour flight

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:38 PM PST

Air travelers usually are prepared for the occasional hectic and overcrowded flight. But all are hoping they'll at least be able to sit down.

Violence mars Black Friday

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:25 PM PST

Violence marred Black Friday shopping in at least seven states, including California, where police say a woman doused fellow shoppers with pepper spray in a bid to snag a discounted video game console.

Ganzouri regains PM job amid rival protests in Cairo

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:13 PM PST

Kamal Ganzouri, who once served as prime minister under President Hosni Mubarak, regained the post Friday as competing protests drew tens of thousands of demonstrators in the capital.

Attorney: 3 U.S. college students released from police custody

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 03:47 PM PST

Three American college students detained in Cairo since Monday night were released from police custody Friday and were headed to the airport to return to the United States, an attorney for one of the men said.

FAMU band leader fights to keep job

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 03:43 PM PST

An attorney for Florida A&M University's longtime band director, Julian E. White, said his client has demonstrated "exemplary" anti-hazing leadership and should not be dismissed following the death of a drum major.

Peruvian murder trial for van der Sloot set for January

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 03:19 PM PST

Joran van der Sloot will stand trial beginning January 6 on robbery and murder charges related to a 21-year-old woman's death, a Peruvian court announced Friday.

Hate crime charges filed in Amish beard cutting

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:55 PM PST

Seven members of a breakaway Amish group in eastern Ohio were arrested on federal hate crime charges for allegedly shaving the beards and cutting the hair of individuals who refused to support their leader, according to a criminal complaint released Wednesday.

Ireland's McIlroy and McDowell share halfway lead at World Cup in China

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:50 PM PST

Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell shared the lead at the halfway stage of golf's World Cup in China after a second round four-under-par 68 Friday.

Borussia Moenchengladbach go top after win over Cologne

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:49 PM PST

Borussia Moenchengladbach hit the top of Germany's Bundesliga with a superb 3-0 win Friday at local rivals FC Cologne.

Morocco holds first parliamentary elections since protests

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:42 PM PST

Moroccans went to the polls Friday in the country's first parliamentary elections since adopting a new constitution following mass protests over unemployment and corruption.
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